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Description
Part of a weekend residency featuring two performances and a school workshop at ISD 166, the concerts will feature collaborative, improvisational performances by Mike Lewis (saxophone, bass), Jeremy Ylvisaker (guitar), and JT Bates (drums). Each musician brings decades of national and international experience, working across jazz, indie rock, experimental music, and beyond. Together, they create a dynamic ensemble that blends adventurous improvisation with deep musical connection.
- Mike Lewis is a Grammy Award–winning musician celebrated for his versatility, creativity, and collaborative spirit. Over a 30-year career, he has performed internationally, contributed to Grammy-winning and nominated recordings, and collaborated with artists from Bon Iver to the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
- Jeremy Ylvisaker is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and visual artist whose work spans Bon Iver, Jenny Lewis, Bruce Hornsby, and more, performing at venues including the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall.
- JT Bates has played on critically acclaimed records including Taylor Swift’s Folklore and Evermore, Bon Iver, Big Red Machine, and numerous other projects, bringing rhythmic innovation and improvisational expertise.
These performances encourage audience questions, extending the collaborative spirit of the music itself to the audience and inviting insight into the creative process as the musicians improvise together in real time. Attend one or both, each show will be different.
Date & Time
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue Details
North House Folk School - Upstairs loft, Yellow building
500 West Highway 61Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604
