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MUSIC @ THE MANSION & JAMMIN' @ THE MANSION Series

2021
FREE Summer Concerts

at the Hormel Historic Home
Series made possible through the generous music appreciation grant from MarySue Hormel Harris
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Download and Print Schedule for your reference
Changes to the series due to the Covid-19 Pandemic: 

  • ​Music line up may change based on the artist ability to appear.
  • Guest size will be limited to allow for social distancing guidelines.
  • Seating instructions as well as entering and exiting guidelines will be made known.
  • The HHH will not provide any chairs - guests must bring their own chair or blanket to sit on.
  • Cash bar service will be offered.  No outside coolers allowed.
  • Inclement weather may impact the ability to host the concert.
Check back here or on Facebook for updates.
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Monday, June 7
Everett Smithson Blues
7 p.m.
Enjoy a musical journey form Brainerd to New Orleans.  Interesting original music and familiar gems.  Zydeco, Blues, Rockabilly, Tex Mex and more! 
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THUR., JUNE 17 
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JAMMIN' @ THE MANSION
7 - 9 p.m.
Jammin' at the Mansion is a unique open jam musical event for musicians and music-lovers alike.  The Ventura Highway house band will kick off the event and then invite others to share their musical passion with the crowd.

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​Monday, July 5
William & Friends
7 p.m.

MacPhail Center for Music percussion specialist, William Arnold will be joined by his percussion friends for a night of drumming excellence.
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THUR., JULY 15
JAMMIN' @ THE MANSION
7 - 9 p.m.
Jammin' at the Mansion is a unique open jam musical event for musicians and music-lovers alike.  The Ventura Highway house band will kick off the event and then invite others to share their musical passion with the crowd. 

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Monday, July 26
Dennis Warner & the D's

7 p.m. 
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Please join us for a special evening celebrating John’s music as presented by Dennis Warner & the D’s.  Warner is not an imitator or impersonator, but an accomplished performer who will share stories and explore John’s music in his own wonderful, distinctive style.  
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Monday, June 14
​Pete's Pool Hall Band​
7 p.m.

Long-time friends Wendy Larson, Bill Cagley, and Lee Bjorndal play a mix of bluegrass, old-time country and traditional music.   Their mantra is “music of all ages for all ages.”  Influenced by family traditions and bluegrass favorites these musicians will bring fun toe tapping to the Peace Garden.

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Monday, June 28
Big Epic Show
2 p.m. &  7 p.m. at the Paramount Theater

​A fully loaded production includes music, dancing and crowd interaction.  The show will entertain toddlers to teens with live comical hip-hop.  Adults bring all the energy you have for this upbeat performance that will have everyone on their feet.​​

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Monday, July 12
Lost in Austin
7:00 p.m.

Southern Minnesota  musicians Pete Jacobsen, Pete Wagner, Pete Wangen and Casey McIntyre bring their unique recipe of Americana and rock & roll to the Hormel Historic Home. 

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Monday, July 19
Community Jazz Band
7 p.m.
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New Jazz Band Director, Jacob Burkhart, will lead this local music favorite in their popular annual performance at the HHH.  Join us for classic jazz and fun arrangements performed by local musicians.

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Monday, August 2
Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
7 p.m.

Mind-Freakin' Music! A liberating melting pot of genres elevated by riff magic, hummable melodies and groovy jams all grounded in a jazz bedrock.  The bank features Lisi Wright with her aggressive "electric guitar player plays violin" style.​

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Monday, August 9
​Joey Leone: The One Hit Wonder Show  7 p.m.

In the history of popular music, there has always been one phenomena that has permeated every trend in music throughout the decades, the “one hit wonder.” Some were to become big names, and some were never to be heard from again. Joey and his ensemble perform several of these hit songs, with added commentary and comical anecdotes about the artists and songs

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THUR., Aug. 19
JAMMIN' @ THE MANSION
7 - 9 p.m.
Jammin' at the Mansion is an unique open jam musical event for musicians and music-lovers alike.  The Ventura Highway house band will kick off the event and then invite others to share their musical passion with the crowd.  

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Thursday, August 26
Blair Lawhead Tribute Fundraising Event
Details to be determined for this event celebrating the life and musical achievement of Blair Lawhead benefitting the Austin Schools music programming.

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Monday, August 16
Scott Jasmin: Small-town Songs
7 p.m.

Small-town Songs is a collection of original Americana that depicts snapshots of everyday life in an ordinary Midwestern small town.  Jasmin’s original tunes reflect the nostalgia of small town living.

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Monday, August 23
Ron & Steve Unplugged
​7 p.m.

After touring the Upper Midwest for years in a successful ‘80s tribute act, Ron Budrik and Steve Boyken decided to form Ron & Steve Unplugged to play their favorite classic rock and pop hits acoustic style.   With a catalog of songs spanning the ‘50s through the ‘80s, these guys are true crowd pleasers! 

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Monday, August 30
Bissen Family & Friends
7:00 p.m. 

One of the area’s most loved musical family (and friends) bands.  These talented and downright friendly musicians will perform your favorite classic rock tunes.  You’ll be singing along the whole time.

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 Monday-Friday 10am-4:30pm
If you are traveling from a distance you're welcome to call us to check tour hour updates as we sometimes have events who rent the historic house for special events.  We also update our social media if hours will differ.
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Hormel Historic Home
208 4th Ave. NW
Austin, MN  55912
507-433-4243
Executive Director:
Cindy Meany
cindy@hormelhistorichome.org
Operations Manager:
Amanda Barber
amanda@hormelhistorichome.org​

Community Autism Resource Specialist:

Mary Barinka
autism@hormelhistorichome.org
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