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24 Minnesota music acts (4 per day) to see for free at the State Fair


24 Minnesota music acts (4 per day) to see for free at the State Fair

Robb Henry Trio: Since his days as a teen rocker with the Surfers in the western suburbs in the 1960s, this guitar star has played blues with Mojo Buford and gypsy jazz with the Parisota Hot Club. He offers a little bit of everything to showcase his elegant picking talents with his trio. (12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, West End)

28 and 29 August

The Cedar Cultural Center presents the Global Get-Together: Organized by Minneapolis’ major nonprofit venue, the Cedar Cultural Center — which specializes in world music — the two-day showcase includes performances by Celtic folk duo Doolin’ on Aug. 28 and jazz drummer Abinnet Berhanu’s funky Ethiopian music group Ahndenet (translation: Unity) on Aug. 29. (8 p.m., International Bazaar)

Corey Medina and brothers: Guitarist Medina grew up in the Navajo tribe in New Mexico and has become a well-known figure in northern Minnesota, at blues festivals and in Native American music circles with his fiery blues-rock band, which recently expanded from a trio to a quartet. (8 p.m., West End)

Maurice Jacox & We Still R: Jacox was part of Minneapolis’ influential funk and soul scene in the ’60s and ’70s and is best known for Willie & the Bees, the Soul Tight Committee, Butane’s Soul Revue and many others. In this new group he sings soul and R&B classics. (3:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., International Bazaar)

PK Mayo Band: Another great blues offering of the day: Paul “PK Mayo” Mayasich has been exploring the sounds of the Delta blues since his childhood in the Iron Range. He used to back Big John Dickerson and Big Walter Smith, but has long been a bandleader and songwriter in his own way. (12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., West End)

30 and 31 August

First Avenue goes to the fair: Now in its fifth year, the revue features the rising stars and old favorites of the legendary Minneapolis rock club, all backed by a house band led by Al Church. The August 30 lineup includes Lars Pruitt of Yam Haus, the Foxgloves, Fanaka Nation, Student 1 and members of Pit Stop. On August 31, you’ll see Ashley Ackerson of the Mood Swings, Pop Wagner, Reiki, Ava Levy and Anderson Daniels. (8pm, West End)

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