Grassroots Finale Concert!

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025—ERIK KOSKINEN www.erikkoskinen.com

 American singer-songwriter Erik Koskinen takes the stage for Grassroots Concerts at the Live Well Nightclub and Coffee Bar in the Journey Church, Nisswa, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 25.

“Writes like Dylan, looks like Hank Williams, walks like John Wayne, smokes like James Dean, and plays like no one else.”

— Spinout Records

The Minneapolis Star Tribune calls Koskinen “the real deal” and “the best country songwriter in Minnesota.”

He is a multi-instrumentalist.

Koskinen’s six albums are a lyrical and musical metaphor of America’s theaters of war, history, relationships, and reflections in the mirror. His most recent recording, “Down Street/Love Avenue,” was released in 2024. Samples of songs can be found at www.erikkoskinen.com.

His 2019 release, “Burning The Deal,” was produced by Koskinen and Bernie Larsen (Melissa Etheridge, Jackson Browne) and recorded by Jason Mariani (Mumford & Sons, Kenny Loggins) at Brotheryn Studios in Ojai, Calif.

Heavily influenced by American roots music, the rhythmic integrity and musical tone of his songs are as important as the lyrical content and the artistic intent. Koskinen has reverently entered the anthology of uniquely crafted wry songs with the likes of Woody Guthrie and Ry Cooder while speaking as plainly as your neighbor.

Grassroots Concerts, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization begun in 1988, charges $15 at the door for adults and $5 for children under 12 with listening attention. Seat yourself comfortably in this general-admission, cozy venue.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. in the Journey Church, 5459 Lakers Lane (next to the school in Nisswa). Your nonperishable food, cash, or check donation to a local food shelf is welcomed.