Blues

  • LNZ Band

    LNZ Band performs a mix of rock, pop, blues and country. Vocalists Ellyn and Ellen lead the group, joined by Clayton Hartley and Richard Szameit on guitar, Jason Twite on bass, and Darren Matthes on vocals and drums.

  • Nice Shot

    Nice Shot is a local 4-piece rock cover band based right here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They are known for bringing energy to the local nightlife scene by playing a diverse blend of classic rock, blues, pop, modern rock, and country. Rather than sticking to a single subgenre, the band plays a high-energy mix…

  • Brian Hanegan

    Dr. Brian Hanegan is an internationally-touring saxophonist, composer, and bandleader from Sioux Falls, SD. As an Associate Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at the Augustana University School of Music, Hanegan directs the Northlanders Jazz Ensemble, Blues & Gold Jazz Combo, teaches studio saxophone, jazz improvisation, and the history of jazz, blues, and rock. In…

  • Jesse Christen

    Jesse Christen is a Sioux Falls-area guitarist whose music draws from blues, jazz, and rock. His performances and recordings showcase an expressive electric-guitar style and improvisational influences.

  • Dan Mahar

    Dan Mahar is a Sioux Falls-based singer-songwriter, guitarist and guitar instructor. He performs original music and cover songs, drawing on blues, country and rock influences at venues across the region.

  • Gabriel Michael

    Gabriel Michael is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter performing a mix of soul, blues and rock. His original work includes live recordings made at Levitt at the Falls, including the EP Live at the Levitt, and upcoming releases recorded live with his band. His solo shows feature piano, and he’s worked with various dueling pianos…

  • Frankie Torres

    Frankie Torres is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music draws from blues and rock. A longtime live performer, she appeared on season 26 of NBC’s The Voice.

  • Don McKenna

    Don McKenna is a longtime Sioux Falls-area singer and musician who performs guitar and harmonica. He leads the Eclectic Americana ensemble, appearing in duo, trio and full-band formats. His repertoire includes country, rockabilly, folk-rock, blues and original songs.