Cisco Skanson is a singer/performer based in Maple Grove, MN that specializes in solo live acoustic entertainment for bars, private parties and corporate events. His performances have ranged from the coasts of Florida to the shores of Lake Minnetonka…from the pubs of the Twin Cities to the lakeside decks of Northern MN. Whether it’s a beach or a backyard, a full stage or a garage, he brings LIVE. ACOUSTIC. FUN. to his audience. He features the acoustic sounds of Eric Church, Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Neil Diamond, Zac Brown, U2, Poison, Prince, Springsteen, Jimmy Buffet, Guns-n-Roses, Gear Daddies, and many more!
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Mark Stary is primarily a full time musician (live loop one-man band, singer/songwriter, guitar, harmonica) in the Twin Cities, MN, metro area (since approx. 2004). He performs 250 + shows annually and has also released 9 original albums under “Mark Stary & The Whiskey Roses” and “Mark Stary”. Musical genres include: rock n’ roll, blues, funk, pop, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, classic country, etc.
Mark has previously signed multiple single-song contracts in Nashville, TN, auditioned at Capitol Records and has opened for numerous national acts such as: Pat Green, JoDee Messina, Travis Tritt, Kentucky Headhunters, The Knack, etc.
Mark is also the creator and host of the popular “Minnesota Music Shakedown Podcast” (prev. “Mark Stary Music Podcast” est. 2015) which is available on all podcast platforms.
GardenStreet is a Twin Cities based quartet that explores blues, rock and grunge and puts a variable setlist together, mixing original songs with covers. Lead singer Troy Kittinger uses his raspy voice to give the band a very unique sound. He’s accompanied by Andrew Guerin on guitar, Brian Engel on drums, and Felipe Herrera on bass.
Matt Hannah is a Minneapolis-based folk Americana singer-songwriter. His sophomore album Dreamland (2017) was noted by the Star Tribune and City Pages and called “inspired” by BABYSUE. His third full-length studio album House of Illusion (March 2022) charted on NACC 200 and was lauded as a “standout album” by WVIA Host George Graham. His music faithfully blends his love of Americana songwriters with a passion for the riff-based intensity of 90s rock.
Cisco Skanson is a singer/performer based in Maple Grove, MN that specializes in solo live acoustic entertainment for bars, private parties and corporate events. His performances have ranged from the coasts of Florida to the shores of Lake Minnetonka…from the pubs of the Twin Cities to the lakeside decks of Northern MN. Whether it’s a beach or a backyard, a full stage or a garage, he brings LIVE. ACOUSTIC. FUN. to his audience. He features the acoustic sounds of Eric Church, Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Neil Diamond, Zac Brown, U2, Poison, Prince, Springsteen, Jimmy Buffet, Guns-n-Roses, Gear Daddies, and many more!
