# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Leslie Rich vs Ted Hajnasiewicz at Sampaguita!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Come see proper rock and roll on a lovely Spring evening! Leslie Rich and the Rocket Soul Choir! With special opener Ted Hajnasiewicz - and the Rocket Soul Choir! $10 suggested donation. Yer gonna wanna see this one.

Leslie Rich grew up in Northern Ireland, listening to a mix of indie rock, acoustic songwriters and traditional Celtic music. Inspired by artists like Luka Bloom and Throwing Muses, Leslie became the principal songwriter, singer and guitarist for bands such as Emily Ryder, A Little Of The Ready and the Celtic folk band Hounds of Finn, recording on various labels including Immortal Recordings, Time To Be Proud Records, New Folk Records and Loud Folk Records. He founded the Rocket Soul Choir in 1994, mainly as an acoustic response to the heavy, guitar-driven, Irish bands cropping up at that time. Even while Leslie recorded solo albums, played in other projects and relocated to Minneapolis, the Rocket Soul Choir continued in various configurations over the years--always with the mission to create stripped-down rock. The band has released four albums, including the 2016 EP Kidder's Son, which received high praise on both sides of the pond, and their new album The Butcher Boy--the first featuring the current lineup. When not making music, Leslie loves to bake and cook and claims his best songs have come from picking up a guitar while waiting on a cheesecake to come out of the oven.

Ted Hajnasiewicz: 
Driven to write the perfect song, Minneapolis-born singer/songwriter Ted Hajnasiewicz (Hi-Nah-SHEV-Its) performs with a magnetizing honesty and reflective tone that speaks to the very essence of the human spirit.
​
Ted is a prolific writer that enjoys co-writing in various styles.  He loves singing solo, with his rock and roll band HebbaJebba, or with his partner Doyle Turner in the International Treasures. He also likes short walks on the beach - long walks are too long.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aitkin/leslie-rich-vs-ted-hajnasiewicz-at-sampaguita/200029584350023
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Aitkin
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sampaguita
- **lat**: 46.533667806665
- **long**: -93.706431984901
- **full address**: Sampaguita, 4 2nd St NE, Aitkin, MN 56431-1420, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Leslie Rich vs Ted Hajnasiewicz at Sampaguita! being held?
  - **A:** Leslie Rich vs Ted Hajnasiewicz at Sampaguita! takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Sampaguita, 4 2nd St NE, Aitkin, MN 56431-1420, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Leslie Rich vs Ted Hajnasiewicz at Sampaguita!?
  - **A:** Leslie Rich vs Ted Hajnasiewicz at Sampaguita! is organized by Ted Hajnasiewicz Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Leslie Rich vs Ted Hajnasiewicz at Sampaguita! is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aitkin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Leslie Rich vs Ted Hajnasiewicz at Sampaguita! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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