Concerts, Workshops, Open Stages, Theme Jams…
If it’s on the schedule at Autumn Preserves Acoustic Music Gathering, you’ll find it here.
- Some activities require advance sign-up —Band Scramble, AMG Live, Songwriter Showcase, and Bluegrass Karaoke. Some Workshops may have limited participants, and could also require signing up in advance.
- The schedule is sorted by date/time/room. You can use the filter menus to drill down to the events you’d like to participate in.
- Additional information about who is performing, where and when will be added as the schedule is confirmed, and sign-ups are done.
- Tickets are required to participate in all events. All activities and concerts are included in ticket price. 2-Day passes are non-transferrable.Â
All events are in the Celtic Junction/Center for Irish Music complex. CJ=Celtic Junction, CIM=Center for Irish Music.
Festival Schedule
Show by Location
Show by Event Type
Friday
Location
Description
Event Type
5:00pm
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2), CJ - Lobby, CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Welcome Reception
Social
Join us for a Welcome Reception in the lobby, Main Hall and Ballroom. Grab a drink, some food, and get ready for a great weekend of music
Hosted by: Ross Willits
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2), CJ - Lobby, CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Welcome Reception
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Room Available for Open Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
6:00pm
CJ - Library
Intermediate Bluegrass Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Dan Soneson
CJ - Library
Intermediate Bluegrass Jam
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Old-Time Jamming
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Room Available for Open Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
6:30pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
Open Stage Set
Acoustic Music Gathering Live Set
Hosted by: Doug Chasar
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
CJ - Library
Intermediate Bluegrass Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Dan Soneson
CJ - Library
Intermediate Bluegrass Jam
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Old-Time Jamming
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Room Available for Open Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
7:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
Open Stage Set
Acoustic Music Gathering Live Set
Hosted by: Doug Chasar
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
CJ - Library
Intermediate OT Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Caleb Hall
CJ - Library
Intermediate OT Jam
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Old-Time Jamming
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Room Available for Open Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
8:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Double Down Daredevils Concert
Concert
The Double Down Daredevils are Tom Peschges, Nathan Fjeld, Phil Nusbaum, Brin Peterson, Mary Ellen Fox & Tim Wankel. They're known for great original songwriting, tight harmonies and sharp picking.
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Double Down Daredevils Concert
CJ - Library
Island of Misfit Toys Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Mark Johnson
CJ - Library
Island of Misfit Toys Jam
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Room Available for Open Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
8:30pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Double Down Daredevils Concert
Concert
The Double Down Daredevils are Tom Peschges, Nathan Fjeld, Phil Nusbaum, Brin Peterson, Mary Ellen Fox & Tim Wankel. They're known for great original songwriting, tight harmonies and sharp picking.
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Double Down Daredevils Concert
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Honky Tonk Jump Dance Party
Dance
Western swing band, Honky Tonk Jump perform for your swing dance pleasure!
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Honky Tonk Jump Dance Party
CJ - Library
Island of Misfit Toys Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Mark Johnson
CJ - Library
Island of Misfit Toys Jam
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Room Available for Open Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
9:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Double Down Daredevils Concert
Concert
The Double Down Daredevils are Tom Peschges, Nathan Fjeld, Phil Nusbaum, Brin Peterson, Mary Ellen Fox & Tim Wankel. They're known for great original songwriting, tight harmonies and sharp picking.
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Double Down Daredevils Concert
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Honky Tonk Jump Dance Party
Dance
Western swing band, Honky Tonk Jump perform for your swing dance pleasure!
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Honky Tonk Jump Dance Party
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
Open Stage Set
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
CJ - Library
Irish Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Matt Jensen
CJ - Library
Irish Jam
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Room Available for Open Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
10:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
Open Stage Set
Acoustic Music Gathering Live Set
Hosted by: Doug Chasar
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Honky Tonk Jump Dance Party
Dance
Western swing band, Honky Tonk Jump perform for your swing dance pleasure!
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Honky Tonk Jump Dance Party
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
Open Stage Set
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Old-Time Jamming
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Room Available for Open Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
11:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
Open Stage Set
Acoustic Music Gathering Live Set
Hosted by: Doug Chasar
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Old-Time Jamming
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Old-Time Jamming
Books for Africa
Late Night Jam at Books for Africa
Open Jam
Roger Anderson is hosting a late-night jam Friday and Saturday nights at Books for Africa, located across the street and down the block from Celtic Junction.
Hosted by: Roger Anderson
Books for Africa
Late Night Jam at Books for Africa
CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Room Available for Open Jamming
CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Saturday
Location
Description
Event Type
10:00am
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10:30am
CJ - Library
How to Jam/Jam Etiquette
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Graham Sones
CJ - Library
How to Jam/Jam Etiquette
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Crafting Effective Setlists
Workshop
Setlists that tell a story and pull the audience through a whole experience create long-term fans. Boom shares tips, tricks and ideas for effectively drawing audiences into your performance.
Hosted by: BOoM
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Crafting Effective Setlists
CJ - Classroom
Clawhammer Banjo—Intermediate
Workshop
Hosted by: Mikkell Johnson
CJ - Classroom
Clawhammer Banjo—Intermediate
12:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Bluegrass Karaoke
Open Stage Set
Lake Monsters Bluegrass Band are the house band for this fun event. Sign up to sing and/or play one or more songs with the Lake Monsters backing you!
Hosted by: Lake Monsters
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Bluegrass Karaoke
CJ - Library
LGBTQIA Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Carlos Mosbrucker
CJ - Library
LGBTQIA Jam
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter's Circle Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: John Whitehead
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter's Circle Jam
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Band Scramble Rehearsals
Reserved
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Band Scramble Rehearsals
CJ - Classroom
Bluegrass Banjo—Intermediate
Workshop
Hosted by: TBA
CJ - Classroom
Bluegrass Banjo—Intermediate
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
So You Want to Start a Band
Workshop
Hosted by: Tom Peschges
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
So You Want to Start a Band
1:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Bluegrass Karaoke
Open Stage Set
Lake Monsters Bluegrass Band are the house band for this fun event. Sign up to sing and/or play one or more songs with the Lake Monsters backing you!
Hosted by: Lake Monsters
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Bluegrass Karaoke
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
Open Stage Set
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
CJ - Library
Women's Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Jane & Nancy Conger
CJ - Library
Women's Jam
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Band Scramble Rehearsals
Reserved
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Band Scramble Rehearsals
CJ - Classroom
Learn An Irish Tune By Ear
Workshop
Hosted by: Matt Jensen
CJ - Classroom
Learn An Irish Tune By Ear
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Sound Reinforcement
Workshop
Hosted by: Doug Chasar
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Sound Reinforcement
2:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Bluegrass Karaoke
Open Stage Set
Lake Monsters Bluegrass Band are the house band for this fun event. Sign up to sing and/or play one or more songs with the Lake Monsters backing you!
Hosted by: Lake Monsters
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Bluegrass Karaoke
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
Open Stage Set
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
CJ - Library
UMFF Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Mike Sawyer
CJ - Library
UMFF Jam
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Band Scramble Rehearsals
Reserved
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Band Scramble Rehearsals
CJ - Classroom
Flatpicking Fiddle Tunes
Workshop
Hosted by: Bill Cagley
CJ - Classroom
Flatpicking Fiddle Tunes
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Effective Front Work
Workshop
Hosted by: TBA
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Effective Front Work
3:00pm
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
Open Stage Set
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter Showcase
CJ - Library
Classic Country Songs Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Jeff Wood
CJ - Library
Classic Country Songs Jam
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Band Scramble Rehearsals
Reserved
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8
Band Scramble Rehearsals
CJ - Classroom
Mandolin—Intermediate
Workshop
Hosted by: David Vincent
CJ - Classroom
Mandolin—Intermediate
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Original Fiddle Tunes
Workshop
Have you composed a fiddle tune (or several fiddle tunes)?
Do you want to share them with others?
That’s what this session is all about. Bring your tune(s) with a chord chart (if possible) and, if you like, a recording device. We’ll take turns and get through as many original fiddle tunes as we can.
Hosted by: Pop Wagner
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Original Fiddle Tunes
4:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Band Scramble Performances
Concert
Hosted by: Adelle Hyrkas
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Band Scramble Performances
5:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Band Scramble Performances
Concert
Hosted by: Adelle Hyrkas
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Band Scramble Performances
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
6:00pm
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
6:30pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
Open Stage Set
Acoustic Music Gathering Live Set
Hosted by: Doug Chasar
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Square Dance
Dance
Join us for an all-ages square dance on Saturday Night. Eric & Teresa Lind and Caleb James Hall provide the music, and Ann Carter will call the dance, too. Grab a partner, or just join in!
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Square Dance
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
8:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Roe Family Singers Concert
Concert
The Roe Family Singers are a Twin Cities institution. Led by wife and husband duo Kim and Quillan Roe, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with a punk-rock sensibility and delivery.
For over 20 years they’ve been mixing their original music with contemporary takes on old-time and traditional tunes into one rolling and rollicking river of fresh yet familiar American music. Every performance raises a ruckus.
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Roe Family Singers Concert
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Square Dance
Dance
Join us for an all-ages square dance on Saturday Night. Eric & Teresa Lind and Caleb James Hall provide the music, and Ann Carter will call the dance, too. Grab a partner, or just join in!
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Square Dance
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
8:30pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Roe Family Singers Concert
Concert
The Roe Family Singers are a Twin Cities institution. Led by wife and husband duo Kim and Quillan Roe, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with a punk-rock sensibility and delivery.
For over 20 years they’ve been mixing their original music with contemporary takes on old-time and traditional tunes into one rolling and rollicking river of fresh yet familiar American music. Every performance raises a ruckus.
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
Roe Family Singers Concert
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
MSFA Gathering & Workshops (tentative)
Social, Workshop
Join the Minnesota State Fiddle Association for a gathering and workshops
Hosted by: MN State Fiddler's Association
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
MSFA Gathering & Workshops (tentative)
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
10:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
Open Stage Set
Acoustic Music Gathering Live Set
Hosted by: Doug Chasar
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
11:00pm
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
Open Stage Set
Acoustic Music Gathering Live Set
Hosted by: Doug Chasar
CJ - Main Hall (Studio 1)
AMG Live
Books for Africa
Late Night Jam at Books for Africa
Open Jam
Roger Anderson is hosting a late-night jam Friday and Saturday nights at Books for Africa, located across the street and down the block from Celtic Junction
Hosted by: Roger Anderson
Books for Africa
Late Night Jam at Books for Africa
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
Open Jam
Open for Jamming
CIM - Room 11, CIM - Room 5, CIM - Room 7, CIM - Room 8, CIM - Scanlan Music Hall, CJ - Library
Open for Jamming
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming
Reserved
Reserved for Acoustic Music Gathering Live Performers
CJ - Classroom
Green Room—Reserved, no Jamming