# Event Details - **Event Name**: Puuluup w/Ponyfolk - Live in the Twin Cities - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: “Puuluup are true originals with a cult following. They are doing something pretty unusual, pushing obscure folk material towards the mainstream with a whole lot of panache.” – SONGLINES Puuluup was formed in 2014 by two talharpa enthusiasts Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson. Ramo Teder is a multi-instrumentalist and has been known for his long solo project Pastacas. He is also a looping pioneer in Estonia and has mastered these skills for twenty years already. Marko Veisson has a background in anthropology and his fieldwork in Northern Ghana as well as his love for West-African music have influenced Puuluup’s style. They play their own compositions on talharpas – traditional bowed lyres, popular in Northern Europe since the early Middle Ages and played on Western Estonian islands until the beginning of 20th century. Puuluup directs the vibrations of the talharpas' horsehair strings through effect blocks and looper, using alternative bowing and drumming techniques and sounds. The mellow sighs of the talharpa are paired with electronically amplified echoes, knocks, creaks and crackles, while still maintaining the instrument’s natural sound. Puuluup plays with music as they play with words, sometimes creating their own language. As the band states: “We draw inspiration from Vormsi nights, trams in November, junkies in love, criminals from Odessa and Antonio Vivaldi”. As a side dish, when giving live concerts they also offer choreographic flittering which emerged on its own during the numerous days these two men spent in the rehearsal rooms. Because of their unique approach to this traditional instrument Puuluup has received several music awards in Estonia and their popularity abroad is rapidly growing, with performances in Canada, USA, China, Chile, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Macedonia, Hungary, Slovenia, Ukraine, Taiwan among others. Ponyfolk is the collaborative project of multi-instrumentalists Clifton Nesseth and Paul Sauey. Weaving together interests in folk, rock, jazz and orchestral music, the duo is known for intricate arrangements, vocal harmonies and layers of strings and keyboards. Formed as a duo in 2014, Ponyfolk performs in a variety of configurations, deftly transitioning between a traditional Nordic group and a folk-rock band depending on the occasion. In 2025, Ponyfolk released their debut traditional album "the woods have shown us", which held the #2 spot on the Folk DJ-L chart in July. In early 2026, they will be releasing their sophomore record. --------------- TICKETS $40 Standard / $30 Economy / Members: $35/$25 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hopkins/puuluup-w-ponyfolk-live-in-the-twin-cities/200029849688814 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 20 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Hopkins - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, United States, Minnesota 55343 - **lat**: 44.92464 - **long**: -93.41458 - **full address**: 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, United States, Minnesota 55343 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Puuluup w/Ponyfolk - Live in the Twin Cities - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1a800be0100becae92a385f21243f5974484b85a1f5c87802a0b9a8a3ae876a5-rimg-w820-h462-dc111b17-gmir?v=1777507504 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Puuluup w/Ponyfolk - Live in the Twin Cities being held? - **A:** Puuluup w/Ponyfolk - Live in the Twin Cities takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, United States, Minnesota 55343. - **Q**: Who is organizing Puuluup w/Ponyfolk - Live in the Twin Cities? - **A:** Puuluup w/Ponyfolk - Live in the Twin Cities is organized by Hopkins Center for the Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Puuluup w/Ponyfolk - Live in the Twin Cities 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 Hopkins, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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