Ten years ago, The Hook & Ladder opened its doors with a simple belief: music and community belong together. Join us for a two-day outdoor celebration filled with live music, great food, old friends, and the people who have helped make this neighborhood venue what it is today.

Each day offers a unique musical experience. Friday night is curated by Alan Sparhawk, showcasing an incredible lineup of Duluth artists, while Saturday is curated by Firehouse Performing Arts Center, celebrating some of Minnesota's' finest musicians. Whether you come for one day or join us for the whole weekend, A DECADE is a chance to celebrate the artists, volunteers, staff, neighbors, and fans who have shaped the first ten years of The Hook & Ladder.Ten years ago, The Hook & Ladder opened its doors with a simple belief: music and community belong together. Join us for a two-day outdoor celebration filled with live music, great food, old friends, and the people who have helped make this neighborhood venue what it is today.

Each day offers a unique musical experience. Friday night is curated by Alan Sparhawk, showcasing an incredible lineup of Duluth artists, while Saturday is curated by Firehouse Performing Arts Center, celebrating some of Minnesota's' finest musicians. Whether you come for one day or join us for the whole weekend, A DECADE is a chance to celebrate the artists, volunteers, staff, neighbors, and fans who have shaped the first ten years of The Hook & Ladder.

Come hungry! Enjoy classic community picnic favorites including hot dogs, brats, potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, and ice cream, with concession proceeds supporting Firehouse Performing Arts Center.

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FRIDAY: Black-Eyed Snakes, Willem Dafoe Fan Club, & Entheos Enclave

SATURDAY: Nicholas David & The Feelin' Band, Potluck String Band, West Bank Social Club, The Silent Treatment

The Black-eyed Snakes is an American blues rock band from Duluth, Minnesota.[1] Since releasing their debut album "It's the Black-eyed Snakes" in 2001, the band has toured the U.S., including with Charlie Parr, among others.

Willem Dafoe Fan Club is a slowcore/shoegaze band with Hollis Sparhawk, Noah Ruona, Angel Marshall, and Kenny Bressler.

Entheos Enclave is a Duluth based original band fronted by Inga Weis. This Nordic fusion of indie/crossover prog and world music comes from both deep love and deep grief, while embracing the joy of artistry.

Nicholas David is a soulful singer, songwriter, and pianist from St. Paul, Minnesota, who gained international fame as a third-place finalist on season 3 of The Voice. Fronting his backing group, The Feelin' Band, he blends American R&B, country-driven gospel, blues, and New Orleans rock.

For the last 10 years, Minneapolis based Potluck String Band has been entertaining music lovers across the greater Midwest with their unique Americana/New Grass sound. Known for having up to 9 musicians on stage at times, PSB delivers an energetic, artfully blended String Band sound in support of their powerful and tightly woven 4 Part vocal harmonies. PSB released their first album, “Americana Underground” in September 2022.

Bobby J’s West Bank Social Club brings a mix of Vocals-Driven New Orleans dance music and more, paying tribute to artists such as Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstine, Dr John, Leon Redbone, C.W. Stoneking, Rodrigo Amarante, Leroy Jones, Dave Bartholemew, and The Squirrel Nut Zippers; as well as intrumental works from Sydney Bechet, Al Hirt, Kenny Ball, Hugo Montenegro, and even John Williams.

The Silent Treatment is Keely Lane on drums, Dave Randall on bass, Rob Sells on guitar, and Claire Luger on vocals.

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.