Special Concert. We are honored to host Michael Gulezian here at Sampaguita. Friday, July 3rd Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 7pm. This will be a rare $20 suggested donation which is not our $10 standard due to tour consistency. Everyone is welcome and suggested is just that. Please come and enjoy. I highly recommend coming early if you want a table. For those folk that are new, we do not serve food or drink but outside food and drink are welcome. Grab something from one of Aitkin's many restaurants and grab a table. All Ages. Sorry, no animals except for service animals.

https://www.timbrelinemusic.com

Michael Gulezian (gu-LAY-ze-in) is one of the most highly acclaimed solo acoustic instrumental guitarists of our time. He’s a phenomenal technical guitarist with the rare ability to transcend his own virtuosity, creating music that touches and moves people at the deepest level – boundary-free, mind-opening, emotionally imbued, radiant, horizon-expanding, spiritually inspired, conformity-crushing, fearless, genre-bending, transcendent, soulful, kickass, deliriously joyful, exquisitely gorgeous instrumental solo acoustic guitar music – music that quite literally defies description. Fred Kraus, of Minor 7th .com recently wrote that Gulezian “might be the most accomplished pure guitarist on the planet.” He’s been called the musical link between John Fahey and Michael Hedges. Artists as diverse as Michael Hedges, Willy Porter, and Henry Kaiser have claimed him as a primary musical influence; young lions Erik Mongrain, Andy McKee, and Trevor Gordon Hall are quick to acknowledge him as an inspiration. In concert, Michael is all warmth and humor … and though it’s visually breathtaking to watch him perform, a concert with Michael is more than a display of cutting-edge virtuosity – it is the passionate communion of master musician engaged with his audience in the mystery of self-revelation, creating music of atmospheric power, ecstatic joy, and haunting beauty. Michael has an online audience at Pandora of 10,000 monthly listeners, and 16 million cumulative streams. If you enjoy the artistry of musicians such as Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges – guitarists who amaze us technically but also touch the soul – then you will love Michael Gulezian

Arts and culture collective Fire in the Village, led by Anishinaabe artist and musician Annie Humphrey, is pleased to announce our Summer 2026 Mini Mobile Music Fest, the Magical Frybread Drive-in.

Frybread came from struggle and hard times for the people (Anishinaabe) who were forced off their lands and onto reservations to live on rations. Flour, lard, salt ... Frybread is a symbol of Aanishinaabe outlasting them (The industrial ruling class).

Join us at the mobile Magical Frybread Drive-in to be inspired, fed, and empowered.

There will be frybread (of course), printmaking, poets and musicians speaking and singing their truth. Thinking for themselves. Join us, let’s be coherent together!

Each Magical Frybread Drive-in is a mobile mini music festival. It starts with social time of frybread & printmaking, followed by a music / poetry / spoken word concert. The spirit of the people is what makes it magical.

“Poetry is free, as it is freeing, much like dancing.” - Brian Babb, Performer at the Magical Frybread Drive-in

“We will outlast these times we’re in… Harder times on the horizon.” - Annie Humphrey, Performer and Frybread Maker and Fire in the Village Director

Shows will take place in Minneapolis and small towns in the northland where Fire in the Village has been building relationships and real connections.

Due to life issues we will need to postpone this event. We do not have a specific date but do stay tuned. Thank you.

ELOUR! LIVE in AITKIN! Great way to kick into Midsummer and we are thrilled! Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 7pm

Aaron Tank! Coming back to Aitkin in June! Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 7pm - Outside food and drink welcome.

JPACK is BACK! You know the drill. Early = Table. Fun! Come!

MVRROW, Cryptic Derision, Grey Deer will be performing Saturday,June 6th. Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 7pm
Outside food and drink welcome.
$10 Suggested DonationVRROW will be performing June 6th. More information to follow, stay tuned.

Cameron Elijah Erickson LIVE at Sampaguita. Cameron joins us from Eli and we are excited to host a wonderful night here in Aitkin.

Eli is coming to Aitkin fresh off the release of "Silver"! Come on and check out new local music. Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 7pm. Outside food and drink welcome.

Chris J. O'Brien w/Brady Goble will be live at Sampaguita, Saturday, May 9th!
Doors @ 6PM Music @ 7PM
All Ages!
$10 suggested donation
Chris J. O’Brien is a singer, songwriter, and live performer whose music blends diverse influences into a style that is both familiar and uniquely his own. Drawing inspiration from genres like reggae, hip hop, Americana, and alternative rock, Chris creates a sound rooted in rhythm, storytelling, and authenticity. His approach to music reflects a love for exploring different styles while staying true to the spirit of honest songwriting.

Abraham is kicking off May for us. Great night of local singer/songwriter music! Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm. Outside food and drink welcome. All Ages

Friday, April 24th, Corey is back! If you missed the last time you want to make sure and make this night! Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 7pm. We do recommend coming early for this show if you want a table. Outside food and drink are welcome.

Come one, come all...and don't forget your poetry or prose! Co-sponsored by Aitkin County Friends of the Arts and Sampaguita

Ted Hajnasiewicz's first time at Sampaguita and will be joined by Leslie Rich and the Rocket Soul Choir for an incredible night of fantastic music. Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 7pm Outside food and drink welcome.

Sarah Morris is coming back to Aitkin. This time bringing a special guest. Sarah always puts on an incredibly special show and we look forward to seeing you here. More information to follow but mark it down and plan ahead. Doors at 6pm - Music at 7pm - Outside food and drink welcome.

Huge evening of local music. We are proud to host everybird with special guest Kelley Smith and Bruce Archer. This is a unique and special show and one you will not want to miss. Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 7pm. Outside food and drink welcome. All Ages!

Doyle Turner is coming back to Aitkin and bringing Amanda B. Perry for the first time. Two amazing vocalists will be treating us to an evening of music and story telling. Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 7pm. Outside food and drink welcome - All Ages

Sawtooth Witch is coming back. One of our favorite performer is coming back for an evening of great music. Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm.

Jeremy Jewell is coming to Aitkin! Come join us for a great evening of great music. Doors at 6pm - Music at 7pm.

Miletići: New Music From The Old CountryTickets $20 suggested, no one turned away for lack of funds!Miletići: New Music From The Old Country is Sam Miltich's newest musical project. The name Miletići is the plural of Sam and Matthew Miltich's traditional Croatian last name Miletic' and the name of the village where Matthew's father was raised as a child.This new ensemble focuses on music from Dalmatia, The Balkans, and the broader Eastern and Central European region. The band draws their repertoire from traditional Tamburica (Tamburitza) and Romani Cocek music from the Balkans, Klapa music from Dalmatia, and Jewish Klezmer and traditional Slavic folk songs from Central and Eastern Europe.The band is composed of Sam Miltich as the leader playing both guitar, tambura, and singing vocals, Matthew Miltich on upright bass and vocals, Mark Kreitzer on mandolin and guitar, and Tony Balluff on clarinet. What sets this ensemble apart from other traditional folk ensembles is that all of the band members are full time jazz musicians. Miletici puts new twists on old music by infusing the band's love of improvisation into traditional music. You might hear traditional Dalmatian Klapa music played with a latin-jazz groove, Klezmer songs played in an American-swing rhythm, or open improvised solo sections on a Romani Cocek from Macedonia. It is this spirit of improvisational exploration that truly sets this ensemble apart.We hope you will join us and enjoy a new modern take on traditional classics from the eastern half of Europe.Sam Miltich is a self-taught jazz guitarist born and raised in the woods of northern Minnesota. Sam burst on to the hot club jazz scene in his teens, joining Paul Mehling's Hot Club of San Francisco and touring internationally with the world-renowned Robin Nolan Trio. Sam's fluid and instinctive sound has graced hundreds of stages, from small towns on the Iron Range to New York's Lincoln Center. In addition to fronting his own band, the Clearwater Hot Club, Sam frequently performs solo and has recorded and performed with many of the Twin Cities' top jazz artists. His website is sammiltichmusic.com

Are you ready for another Mavens Arts Fiber Guild meeting? I know we are!
It will be held on Saturday, February 21st starting at 10:00AM, at Sampaguita in Aitkin MN. Sampaguita is just north of the stop lights.
Bring your knitting, crochet or whatever fiber project you are working on!

A social gathering focused on cultivating community, having fun, playing games, sharing good music, dancing, art, and more.

All are welcome.

Every Wednesday from 2pm-7pm at Sampaguita Live Music Venue in Aitkin Minnesota.
2-6pm: Dancing, tea drinking, and socializing
6-7pm: Dance Prty Fitness Class w/ Ericka (Zumba Style) Live Dj! $10(suggested donation)
Once a month Better Together Wednesdays turns into "Sip & Sway" a Tea and Dance Social event, where you're welcomed to let yourself groove, and learn a new group line dance each month!
Better Together Wednesdays & Sip & Sway events are brought to you by;

The Town Sage ( www.thetownsage.com ) & Big Shiv Productions ( www.bigshivproductions.com )

Located at; Sampaguita: 204 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin MN 56431

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Coming up next Friday Mike and Jan Cherry will be joining us for an evening of beautiful live music! Doors @ 5pm - Music @ 6pm

JPACK IS BACK! Friday January 30th JPACK is coming back to keep the spirits warm! You know the drill, come early for a table. Outside food/drink welcome.

Friday, January 16th, Paul Lawrence is back! we will be open all day, music is at 6pm.

Nov 1st we are proud to host Fire in the Village "Warriors and the Powerless" event right here at Sampaguita. The event is all day and night event that is truly special and one that should not be missed.

Friday, October 17th! Morningbird will be back!

Morningbird is a powerhouse quartet (sometimes trio) with an eclectic vibe. Multi-instrumentalists Jill Burkes (vocals, violin, guitar) and Josh Palmi (vocals, guitar) bring a rare chemistry to their performances. Supplemented by Shane Kingsland on Bass and Jim Pietila on Percussion, the band creates a seamless fusion of folk, rock & country stylings. Rooted in an authenticity that is both grounded and free spirited, their music has been described by critics as folk-Americana, sometimes offering a gospel edge or Appalachian harmonic structure. The group is string driven, performing traditional & original song.

“They're musicians from the Iron Range of Minnesota & right from the start their style's a refreshingly modernized throwback to duos & groups of the 60s and early 70s that carved out the more acoustic folk-storytelling songbook.”
-Americana Highways

“There's driving passion to their songs and the intertwinging vocals simply shine.”
-Americana UK

“Listening to Echoes in the Meadow, MorningBird's new long player, is like wandering through the story of roots music. At every turn, they engage in all its broad forms, are influenced by its sounds and styles, tackle all manner of sub-genre and geography, play with its history and heratage, and, as a result, also help secure its future."
-The Big Takeover

A community social event with games, dancing, art, and music!

Games, Art, Music, and More - 2pm-5pm

Dance Party Class w/ Ericka ($10) - 5pm-6pm

Social Hour - 6pm-7pm

Severio Mancieri is coming back to Sampaguita on Friday, October 10th.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC438IhjFRsDZ4mUB0-0eQag