Mississippi Music kicks off 9th season with Rich Mattson and the Northstars

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 6.jpg — Attendees dance as Rich Mattson and the Northstars perform during the first Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

By Pioneer Staff Report

June 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The ninth season of Mississippi Music got underway on Wednesday evening as music enthusiasts congregated at the Lake Bemidji Waterfront for a performance by Rich Mattson and the Northstars.

Mississippi Music concerts start at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and there is no admission charge. Food and beverage trucks will be on site and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Here's a look at the season lineup:

June 18: Sam Miltich and Clearwater Hot Club
July 9: Mike Gunther and the Total Crapshoot
July 16: Boiled in Lead
July 23: The New Havoline Supremes
Aug. 6: The Brothers Burn Mountain
Aug. 13: Known Only Locally

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 2.jpg — Attendees gather at the Lake Bemidji Waterfront as Rich Mattson and the Northstars perform during the first Mississippi Music show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 1.jpg — Rich Mattson and the Northstars perform during the first Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 4.jpg — Attendees gather at the Lake Bemidji Waterfront as Rich Mattson and the Northstars perform during the first Mississippi Music show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 7.jpg — Rich Mattson and the Northstars perform during the first Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 3.jpg — Rich Mattson and the Northstars perform during the first Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 13.jpg — Calvin Lund, of Rich Mattson and the Northstars, plays bass during the first Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 9.jpg — Attendees gather at the Lake Bemidji Waterfront as Rich Mattson and the Northstars perform during the first Mississippi Music show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 11.jpg — Chris Petrack, of Rich Mattson and the Northstars, plays the drums during the first Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 10.jpg — Attendees dance as Rich Mattson and the Northstars perform during the first Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 12.jpg — Rich Mattson and Germaine Gemberling, of Rich Mattson and the Northstars, perform during the first Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

061425.N.BP.MISSISSIPPIMUSIC 14.jpg — Rich Mattson and the Northstars perform during the first Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront show of the season on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Paul Bunyan Park.

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