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There are always big names making their way to some of the bigger cities around Minnesota and beyond, but if you're looking for that vibey, small town charm, here are some events around the state you can check out while traveling around the land of 10,000 lakes throughout the rest of May:

When: Friday, May 16

Where: Mahnomen Shooting Star Casino

Cost: Tickets are available online at or from the casino box office.

Information: The iconic California band known as The Beach Boys will be giving an 8 p.m. concert in the event center at Mahnomen's Shooting Star Casino.

When: May 16

Where: St. Cloud

Cost: $28 plus fees

Information: Mason Dixon Line will perform country hits from George Strait, Keith Urban, Shania Twain, Zach Brown, Alabama, Gretchen Wilson, Johnny Cash, Eric Church and everything in between. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Place on Fifth. Tickets are available online at 111rockpioneerplaceonfifth.thundertix.com.

When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17

Where: Green Lantern Bar and Grill, 13184 County Road 8 SE, Brainerd

Cost: $32.70. For tickets, visit

Information: Two-day outdoor music festival with camping featuring Songs of the South - Alabama Tribute, Mitch Gordon Band and more.

When: May 17

Where: Park Rapids

Cost: Free

Information: The Park Rapids Area Community Band, under the direction of Adam Tervola-Hultberg and Dr. Russell Pesola, will present its spring concert at 4 p.m. in the Park Rapids Area High 歪歪漫画 Auditorium. For more information, visit

When: 5-7 p.m. May 17

Where: Bucks Mill Brewing, downtown Detroit Lakes

Cost: $25

Information: Popular local musician Tim "Off Duty" Eggebraaten will be performing for a fundraiser benefiting Detroit Lakes' Marshmallow Animal Shelter, which will also include the chance to enjoy 3 different craft beers paired with delicious donuts from Vergas's MW Pastry. Marshmallow will be offering a "meet and greet" with some adorable, adoptable dogs during the festivities as well. Tickets may be purchased at the shelter, the reception desk at Midwest Bank or on

When: May 17

Where: St. Cloud

Cost: $35 plus fees

Information: Andrew Walesch presents a new show celebrating Tony Bennett with all-new custom-commissioned arrangements for his 10-piece orchestra. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Place on Fifth. Tickets are available online at

When: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 18

Where: Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, 602 S Fifth St., Brainerd

Cost: For tickets, visit

Information: Concert with Grammy and Dove award winning superstar Michael W. Smith. This event benefits Rising Hope Foundation, which provides long-term recovery to girls freed from the abuses of Human Trafficking.

When: 7 p.m., Monday, May 19

Where: Wadena Memorial Auditorium, 216 Dayton Ave. SW.

Cost: $15 at the door

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When: May 20

Where: St. Cloud

Cost: $13.50 to $28.50

Information: Sean Altman and Jack Skuller celebrate the Everly brothers, featuring鈥�"Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," "Cathy鈥檚 Clown," "All I Have To Do Is Dream," "When Will I Be Loved," "Crying In The Rain," "Love Hurts," "Bird Dog," "Claudette," "Walk Right Back" and more hits and rarities in concert. The concert begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Tickets are available online at

When: May 20-22

Where: St. Cloud

Cost: $50 plus fees

Information: The Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious will come together to seamlessly blend their talents to recreate the timeless sound of the Eagles. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Place on Fifth. Tickets are available online at

When: May 22

Where: St. Cloud

Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students and free for children, plus fees

Information: Experience 鈥淎 Night at the Movies鈥� with the St. Cloud Municipal Band this spring. Come hear the sounds of the big screen as the band presents music from a great variety of film scores. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Tickets are available online at

When: May 23

Where: Mahnomen Shooting Star Casino

Cost: Tickets are available online at as well as at the casino box office.

Information: Steven Adler, drummer for the iconic rock band Guns 'N Roses will be performing an 8 p.m. concert in the event center at Mahnomen's Shooting Star Casino.

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25

Where: Amphitheater stage at Lake Bemidji State Park

Cost: No charge, but a Minnesota State Parks permit is required for park entrance

Information: It all starts on Sunday, May 25, when young singer Natalie Corcoran takes the amphitheater stage at Lake Bemidji State Park to kick off the Music Under the Pines concert series. And it will wrap up on Sunday, Aug. 31, with the final Music Under the Pines concert featuring Donna and Greg Gaston. In between, at least 40 more performances are planned from Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront, the Bemidji Area Community Band and the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra.

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29

Where: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center

Cost: No set charge

Information: The Cultural Center is offering a "pay as you're able" model for its spring concert series this year, which means that everyone, regardless of financial barriers, can enjoy the concert, thanks to a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council. Doors open at 7 p.m., and all are welcome to enjoy an evening of stories and songs from a folk artist who has been compared to icons like Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins.

When: 10 a.m.-midnight on May 30; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 31

Where: Outdoor stage on Holmes Street in downtown Detroit Lakes

Cost: No charge.

Information: The 25th Annual Street Faire at the Lakes will include continuous live music on the Holmes Street Stage, along with "wandering musician" Paul Imholte (on Friday only). Featured performers will include Rachael Ianiro, Eric Reitan, Pat Lenertz & Friends and Get Over It (for the Eagles Street Dance) on Friday, and Island Time, Hardwood Groove and Adios Pantalones on Saturday. More information is available online at

When: May 30

Where: St. Cloud

Cost: $30 plus fees

Information: Featuring their critically acclaimed new album Retrograde, this performance channels the rebellious, soulful spirit of rock legends like The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, and Heart, all with a modern twist. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Place on Fifth. Tickets are available online at

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31

Where: Detroit Lakes Public Library

Cost: No charge (with funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund)

Information: An entertaining afternoon of Scandinavian music from Project: Constellation, including Norwegian and Swedish songs performed in their original language as well as classical music, Eurovision-winning songs and more.

When: May 31

Where: St. Cloud

Cost: $30 plus fees

Information: Dust 'N Bones presents a tribute performance featuring the music of Guns 'N Roses. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Place on Fifth. Tickets are available online at