Rhythms on the Root is Lanesboro Arts’ outdoor summer music series. The series activates the vibrant asset of Gateway Park as a place for the Lanesboro community and visitors to gather and celebrate with live music on the banks of the Root River. The series offers an infectious range of musical genres from regionally acclaimed bands.
2026:Mae Simpson
Tickets for 2026 are on sale now:
Early bird tickets: $20
Day of Tickets: $30
Children 12 and under: Free Admission but please still reserve a ticket
Tickets are available for purchase here
About Mae Simpson:
Mae Simpson leads with her powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence, then brings the audience to their feet with driving horns and drums. The Minneapolis-based singer songwriter weaves elements of funk, soul, pop, rock and country into her sound. Mae and her bandmates leave it all on the stage. Their high-energy show creates a powerful connection with the audience. Hailing originally from South Carolina, Mae has been passionate about singing and creating music for as long as she can remember. Her broad and soulful voice and deep well of creative energy are complemented by the musicianship and passion of the band. The band has released two EPs, Feel It Comin’ in 2018 and Did You Make it Back in 2020. Mae released their Debut album “Chandelier & Bloom” in September 2023.
“Her raspy, dynamic voice is larger than life,” said Helen Teague of Minnesota Public Radio, “but not as large as her uncontainable energy that radiates from the stage.”
Simpson has opened for acts including Dermot Kennedy, Grace Potter, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Robert Clay, Ike Reilly, Langhorn Slim, RubbleBucket, and Pert Near Sandstone. She has performed multiple times on the iconic First Avenue main room, The Fillmore in Minneapolis, the Basilica Block Party, Live On King Street in Madison, Wisconsin, and the Blue Ox Music Festival. If you are a fan of artists like Alabama Shakes, Lake Street Dive and Bruce Springsteen, Mae Simpson is right up your alley.
Seating will be first come, first served general admission. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket to sit on in the park. In the event of inclement weather, Rhythms on the Root will be moved to the St. Mane Theatre (206 Parkway Avenue North).
The Rhythms on the Root series 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.
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