Lanesboro Arts presents the progressive folk-rock band, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, at the St. Mane Theatre at 7 pm on Saturday, November 15th!

This special concert features opener MoonCats starting at 6:15 pm!

Tickets are on sale now for $25 General Admission, $22 Lanesboro Arts Members.

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 quickly grew into a 5, 6, sometimes more-piece band that crafts a fresh take on bluegrass-infused folk. It’s a hyphenated hybrid that can come only from a seasoned—and tightly knit—band.

With a sound that’s both familiar and innovative, Maygen & The Birdwatcher have garnered accolades like Album of the Year, Americana Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year from the Midwest Country Music Organization, and have had their songs featured in Spotify’s Indie Bluegrass and New Grass playlists, Minnesota Monthly, 89.3FM The Current, and many others. They have toured the country and shared stages with the likes of Sierra Ferrell, Old Crow Medicine Show, Grace Potter, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Indigo Girls, Yonder Mountain String Band, Molly Tuttle, Lindsey Lou, The Last Revel and more.

Their latest offering, Leap Year (released August 2, 2024), invites listeners into a contemplative journey inspired by the celestial themes of 2024, reflecting their unique blend of instrumentation and vocals. Meanwhile, they’re gearing up to start releasing music from their sophomore full-length album The Americana Dream. That will be a whole other adventure of sound, including horns, kazoos, accordion, and saxophone. The Americana Dream is expected to be released this fall 2025, with singles set to start hitting airwaves in May. As Maygen & The Birdwatcher continue to evolve, they leave fans eager for more of their original, captivating music.

MoonCats have kept the fun in North Dakota’s music scene for all ages since 2018.  After countless shows and several tours across the region and country, this tuned-in trio prides itself on singalong originals and the occasional cover. Using a mix of American roots instruments, Slinger, Danny, and Sky paint a picture of the plains and sing of the times. They are a fiery and fuzzy 3 piece stomping up acoustic roots remedies with a meaningful message. A soul filled sound that can tap into the oldest hickory on the farm and a youthful presence that will get the youngest toe tappers a talking! Come and enjoy new and old time music on banjo, washboard, upright bass, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, and more LIVE with the MoonCats!

This event is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

Please note:

• The St. Mane Theatre box office will open at 6:00 p.m. the day of the event. Tickets will also be sold in person beginning at that time.
• Each ticket purchased with a bank card will be charged an additional processing fee of $0.99. Patrons can avoid this processing fee by paying via cash or check in the Lanesboro Arts Gallery, or before the event in the St. Mane Theatre lobby.
• If you are unable to purchase tickets online or need additional assistance, you may try calling 507-467-2446 to purchase a ticket over the phone during business hours. Tickets are also sold in person during business hours at Lanesboro Arts Gallery.
• We will have a list of the ticket buyer names at the box office beginning at 6:30 p.m. If the buyer and their guests arrive together, no physical receipt or proof of purchase is needed to be admitted to the event–we will have a list!
• Alternatively, attendees can present a printed copy of the ticket PDF that was e-mailed to the ticket buyer or present it on a smart device.
• Lanesboro Arts is committed to accessibility for all people. Learn more about our access services.

A special thank you to our Performing Arts Sponsors who made the 2025 Performing Arts season possible.

2025 Season Sponsor: Poet Refinery

2025 Concert Sponsors: Amish Experience & E2 Boutique, High Court Pub, Krage Insurance & Preble Farmers’ Mutual Insurance, Preston Foods IGA

 

2025 Community Sponsors: Estelle’s Eatery, VIS Plumbing, Stonemill Suites, Pedal Pushers Cafe, Granny’s Liquor, Kingsley Mercantile, Batstone CPA & Cottage House Inn

   

2025 In-Kind Sponsors: O’Learys Bed and Breakfast, Thompson House Bed and Breakfast