Jan
17
th
Jan
17
th
2026
First Avenue
Saturday
Jan
17
th
2026
First Avenue
93X, Cities 97.1, City Cast Twin Cities, The Current, KFAI, KFAN, KVSC, Radio K, and WMCN present
First Avenue’s
Best New Bands of 2025
featuring Chutes • GR3G • LASALLE • Maygen & The Birdwatcher • Mother Soki • Sallyforth • Sophie Hiroko
hosted by Diane (The Current) • Krista Wax (KFAI) • Sean McPherson (City Cast) • Silver Ouimet (Radio K)
★ Local Show ★
Doors Open
6:30PM
Show Starts
7PM
Ages
18+
Performers
Maygen & The Birdwatcher
Maygen & The Birdwatcher weave a rich tapestry of Americana, blending folk and country with an eclectic twist. Lead singer-songwriters Maygen Lacey and Noah Neumann began as a duo and...
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Mother Soki is among a generation of new artists forging their paths and creating music that attracts fans seeking a soul connection. That creativity led her to sign with independent...
Read MoreSallyforth
Sallyforth is a Twin Cities-based Alt-Americana band. Leading ladies Hattie Peach (violin, vocals) and Emma Jeanne (rhythm guitar, vocals) began experimenting as co-writers as college students in their Duluth dorm...
Read MoreSophie Hiroko
Sophie Hiroko is a singer/songwriter native to Duluth, MN, and a daughter of Lake Superior. She describes the genre of music she creates as “tender bubble grunge” which aims to...
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Diane (The Current)
Diane Miller is the host/producer of 89.3 FM The Current’s Local Show see also: Diane
Read MoreSean McPherson (City Cast)
Sean McPherson is the Afternoon Host and Music Director at Jazz88. He was previously a full-time host on The Current and Purple Current. McPherson is the co-founder and bassist with...
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