Squid City Slingers is a high-energy trio blending bluegrass, folk, country and gypsy jazz. Based in Minnesota, they’ve built a strong following in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports with driving stand-up bass, fiery fiddle, and flat-picking guitar. Their mix of heartfelt originals and handpicked covers delivers foot-stomping energy and rich harmonies.
SCS has played renowned venues like Bent Paddle, Earth Rider, Gunflint Tavern, and Cloudland Theater while making waves at major events. In 2024, they headlined Bluegrass on the Black Festival and SquidFest and played the MN Musician Showcase at Mall of America. In 2025, they’ll hit Jackson MN’s Rhythm of the River Bluegrass Festival, Bayfield WI’s Apple Fest, Copper Trail Brewing Oletober Fest, St. Peter MN’s Rock Bend Folk Festival, ND’s Kota Ray Dam Music Festival, and River Falls WI’s Bluegrass Festival, expanding their reach into WI, IA, and ND.
SCS also plays private events and weddings, with many booked for 2025. Their upcoming EP, "Harbors & Highways", drops in Summer 2025, with their first 3 singles already released. SCS has appeared on TV (KEYC news), Radio (WTIP North Shore, 90.1 KSRQ-FM, 89.7 KMSU), VoyageMN Magazine, Mankato Free Press newspaper articles and online video performances, and NPR’s “The Great American Folk Show” podcast hosted by ND's folk legend Tom Brosseau. With new music and growing demand, Squid City Slingers are on the rise as one of the Midwest’s most exciting new acoustic acts.
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