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Julmarknad - Solo
Date: December 7, 2024, 12:30 - 1:30 Location: American Swedish Institute: Ballroom The sights and sounds of the holiday market, or Julmarknad, come to ASI during the first weekend in December at one of the largest handcraft markets and holiday festivals. Renee Vaughan performs solo in the Mansion Ballroom. |
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McNordiquemas at Julmarknad
Date: December 7, 2024. 2:00 - 4:00 Location: American Swedish Institute: Tapestry McNordiques return to Julmarknad for their annual McNordiquemas, a holiday tradition since 2018. Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Dan Newton (accordion), and Tom Klein (cittern and Irish pipes) bring a lively mix of Nordic, French and and Celtic tunes, and some holiday favorites. Julmarknad, is one of the largest handcraft markets and holiday festivals, they fill the air with festive sounds. |
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Julmarknad with Nordstär Ensemble
Date: December 8, 2024, 10:00 - 12:00pm Location: American Swedish Institute: Tapestry The sights and sounds of the Julmarknad, ASI's holiday market, fill the air during the first weekend of December, making it one of the largest handcraft markets and holiday festivals. Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Sarah Pradt (hardingfele), Paul Sauey (guitar), and Laura MacKenzie (wind-powered instruments) will provide live music, adding to the festive atmosphere with traditional Nordic tunes. |
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Julmarknad - Solo
Date: December 8, 2024 12:30 - 1:30 Location: American Swedish Institute Ballroom The sights and sounds of the holiday market, or Julmarknad, come to ASI during the first weekend in December at one of the largest handcraft markets and holiday festivals. Renee Vaughan performs solo in the Mansion Ballroom. |
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Private Holiday Party
Date: December 13, 2024 Location: The Acerage at Osceloa Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Sarah Pradt (hardingfele), and Paul Sauey (guitar) join forces for an intimate performance of traditional Nordic tunes and holiday favorites. Their harmonies and festive repertoire promise a cozy and memorable musical experience for the season. |
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Nordic Holiday Music
Date: December 20, 2024 Location: Augustana, Mpls. Experience the magic of the holidays with a unique blend of traditional Nordic tunes and beloved American favorites. Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Sarah Pradt (hardingfele) and Kyle Gray Young (guitar and vocals) |
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McNordiques House Concert
Date: January 3, 2025 Location: Email for details Join McNordiques for a house concert featuring music from French, Celtic, and Scandinavian traditions. Renee Vaughan on nyckelharpa, Dan Newton on accordion and Tom Klein on cittern and pipes, and will kick off the year with tunes that span continents and cultures. More details coming soon! |
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Nordic Social Dance
Date: January 12, 2025 Location: Tapestry Folkdance Center Join us every Second Sunday of the month for dancing to live music from the Nordic countries. Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Sarah Pradt (hardingfele), Erin Walsh (cello), Laura MacKenzie (wind-powered instruments), and Paul Sauey (guitar) will play energetic and danceable tunes from the Nordic Countries. |
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Nordic Soundscapes Festival
Date: January 17, 2025 Location: Minnesota Orchestra Hall Renee Vaughan with Sarah Pradt and Ponyfolk bring traditional Swedish folk tunes and selections from other Nordic traditions to the Minnesota Orchestra’s Nordic Soundscapes Festival. This ensemble features Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Paul Sauey (guitar), Clif Nesseth (fiddle), and Sarah Pradt (hardingfele). Their performance of traditional folk music highlights the unique rhythms of Nordic culture and sets the stage for an evening of orchestral works, including Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt. |
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Opening for Skye Consort
Date: January 31, 2025 Location: American Swedish Institute On January 31, 2025, we’re excited to open for Skye Consort at the American Swedish Institute! Our ensemble--Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Sarah Pradt (hardingfele), Erin Walsh (cello), Laura MacKenzie (wind-powered instruments), Paul Sauey (guitar), Dan Newton (accordion) and Tom Klein (cittern, pipes) —will perform tunes from the Nordic countries, with a few Celtic and French pieces to complement Skye Consort's music. It's a night you won't want to miss! |
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Minnesota State Fiddlers Association
Date: February 22, 2025, 10:00-11:00 Location: Zoom Online Explore how Swedish musicians who immigrated to the Upper Midwest in the late 1800s - early 1990s adapted their music, influencing regional traditions with fiddles, accordions, nyckelharpas, and bagpipes. Learn about their enduring legacy in both Minnesota and Sweden. |
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Midwinter Folk Festival
Date: March 2-3, 2025 Location: American Swedish Institute Join us for a dynamic weekend of Nordic folk music, where we will be one of many exciting performances, offering a blend of contemporary and traditional tunes. Alongside our ensemble of Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Sarah Pradt (hardingfele), Erin Walsh (cello), and Laura MacKenzie (wind-powered instruments), you'll experience a full schedule of concerts, workshops, and classes designed to dive deep into Nordic music and culture. Whether you're here to listen or to learn, this weekend promises a vibrant celebration of Nordic traditions. |
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Nordic Social Dance
Date: March 8, 2025 Location: Tapestry Folkdance Center, Minneapolis Join us every Second Sunday of the month for dancing to live music from the Nordic countries. Renee Vaughan (nyckelharpa), Sarah Pradt (hardingfele) Dan Newton, (accordion) Elizabeth Rowan (accordion & washboard and Elise Peters (nyckelharpa) will play energetic and danceable tunes from the Nordic Countries. |
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Døtre av Norge International Convention
Date: July 19, 2025 Location Souix Falls, SD The International Daughters of Norway convention in Sioux Falls, SD brings together women from across the country who are passionate about preserving Norwegian traditions. I'll be sharing tunes from Norway, including those from my heritage in Årdal and Finnøy in Rogaland, as well as some Norwegian immigrant tunes that were popular in the Upper Midwest. Special guest Bill Peterson, tradition bearer of upper-midwest fiddling. |
American Swedish Institute
Norsk Høstfest
KFAI Radio
Minnesota History Center
Mall of America
Morphy Hall
Vesterheim Norwegian Museum
St. Mane Theater
Norway House
Hjemkomst Festival
Minnesota State Fair
Scandinavian Fest New York
Nisswa-stämman
Duluth-stämman
Gammelgården Spelmanstämma
MN Bluegrass Festival
Milwaukee Bastille Days
Celtic Junction
Mounds Theatre
Pangea Festival
String Festival
Danish Sisterhood of America
IKEA
Folklore Village
Norsktoberfest
Waldmann's
Ginko Coffeehouse
St. Paul Central Library
Live from Studio J
Mindikirkin
Target Center
Danish American Center
Landmark Center
Alliance Française
Gingko
Roseau County Historical
East Side Freedom Library
Duluth Folk School
Underground Music Cafe
University of MN
Macalester College
Isanti Historical Society
St. Croix Riverboat
Music Forrest Cafe
Twin Cities Nordic Ball
Hosmer Library
Stoughton Opera House
Java River Cafe
Julebyen
Nordic Julemarket
LogJam 7
Englewood Underground
Norwegian Am. Geneaology
Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar
Nordic Culture Clubs Gala
Daughters of Norway Int.
Sons of Norway, Mpls.
Contented Cow
Dunn Bros. on Grand
331 Club
Eagle's Club
Saint Paul Farmer’s Market
Menahga Midsummer Festival
Alexandria Art in the Park
Flekkefest
Swedish Cultural Heritage Sciety
Alliance Française
Saga Klubban
Christmas in the Fort, Alexandria
Runestone Museum
Galleria, Edina
Hallinglag of America
House of Mercy
Alexandria Community Center
Aamodt’s Apple Farm
Finnish Bistro
Dubliner
Caydence Records
Linnea Garden
Trotter's Cafe
Claddagh Coffee
Good Templar Hall
Norsk Høstfest
KFAI Radio
Minnesota History Center
Mall of America
Morphy Hall
Vesterheim Norwegian Museum
St. Mane Theater
Norway House
Hjemkomst Festival
Minnesota State Fair
Scandinavian Fest New York
Nisswa-stämman
Duluth-stämman
Gammelgården Spelmanstämma
MN Bluegrass Festival
Milwaukee Bastille Days
Celtic Junction
Mounds Theatre
Pangea Festival
String Festival
Danish Sisterhood of America
IKEA
Folklore Village
Norsktoberfest
Waldmann's
Ginko Coffeehouse
St. Paul Central Library
Live from Studio J
Mindikirkin
Target Center
Danish American Center
Landmark Center
Alliance Française
Gingko
Roseau County Historical
East Side Freedom Library
Duluth Folk School
Underground Music Cafe
University of MN
Macalester College
Isanti Historical Society
St. Croix Riverboat
Music Forrest Cafe
Twin Cities Nordic Ball
Hosmer Library
Stoughton Opera House
Java River Cafe
Julebyen
Nordic Julemarket
LogJam 7
Englewood Underground
Norwegian Am. Geneaology
Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar
Nordic Culture Clubs Gala
Daughters of Norway Int.
Sons of Norway, Mpls.
Contented Cow
Dunn Bros. on Grand
331 Club
Eagle's Club
Saint Paul Farmer’s Market
Menahga Midsummer Festival
Alexandria Art in the Park
Flekkefest
Swedish Cultural Heritage Sciety
Alliance Française
Saga Klubban
Christmas in the Fort, Alexandria
Runestone Museum
Galleria, Edina
Hallinglag of America
House of Mercy
Alexandria Community Center
Aamodt’s Apple Farm
Finnish Bistro
Dubliner
Caydence Records
Linnea Garden
Trotter's Cafe
Claddagh Coffee
Good Templar Hall