2024 MOMF Season is Getting Closer!
The Minnesota Original Music Festival (MOMF) is a network of free concerts, workshops, and events hosted by Minnesota artists in the heart of St. Peter, MN. The festival offers unique opportunities for audiences to dialogue with artists through special sessions and performances during the weeklong festival leading up to the culminating concerts at Minnesota Square Park on Saturday and Sunday. The Minnesota Original Music Festival seeks to create an environment where audiences can be inspired to pursue their own artistic interests.
Festival is July 15-21, 2024
The 2024 Minnesota Original Music Festival ends with concerts and all-day events Saturday/Sunday, July 20 – 21, 2024. Additional events, workshops and fun start that full week of July 15th, 2024. Follow our Facebook page Minnesota Original Music Fest for up-to-date information.
Artist Announcements for Our 2024 Season
The Big Wu – Sunday Concert Series Closer
The Minnesota Original Music Festival is pleased to have this iconic Minnesota rock jam band perform at Minnesota Square Park, St. Peter, MN.
The Big Wu’s blend of rock, jazz fusion, and progressive rock continues to resonate with fans, making them a cherished part of the jam band scene.
About the Band – A long History
The band was founded in 1992 at St. Olaf College by students Chris Castino (guitar), Terry VanDeWalker (vocals), and Jason Fladager (guitar). Their debut gig took place on February 14, 1992, in the Lion’s Pause at St. Olaf College. During this memorable performance, they covered songs by the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and the Allman Brothers. The Big Wu quickly became a sensation on campus, with posters plastered across both Carleton and St. Olaf. Their first original song, “Silcanturnitova,” made its debut at the Terminal Bar in Northeast Minneapolis on October 28, 1995. Over the coming years, they penned a slew of new tracks, including “Bloodhound,” “Red Sky,” “Precious Hands,” “Kangaroo,” and “Puerto Rico.” The current members are Al Oikari, Andy Miller, Chris Castino, Mark Joseph Grundhoefer & Terry VanDeWalker
We are excited to announce the music performances for the Saturday and Sunday free concert series.
- The Big Wu
- Jordan Johnston and the Elevation
- Orange Goodness
- Waking Hours
- New Variant
- Blue Earth Collective
- Foxby
- Eleanor Sievers
- More announcements on the way.
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