Mike Munson Live at Más o Menos Joshua Tree

7pm ✨ Thursday, October 16th at in Joshua Tree ✨ Free Show!

Mike Munson (Winona, MN) plays American music in the truest sense. With over a decade of long drives to well-lit, expansive stages, tiny dive bars, and everything in between, Munson has seen plenty of the country that influences his songwriting. He is a listener first, soaking up the subtleties of stylistic differences of players from rural Mississippi to St. Paul, Minnesota. He studies the mastery of past heroes like Fred McDowell and Charlie Christian as well as living legends like Jimmy “Duck” Holmes and Leo Kottke.

Averaging a minimum of 150+ shows a year in small towns and urban areas alike, Munson loves to play music for people. His song-writing leaves much to interpretation and continues to evolve through new collaborations and the passing of time. Even he is not sure what genre best describes his work but that has not stopped others from noticing. He has been mentioned in magazines including Smithsonian, Guitar Player and No Depression. He has also been invited to appear at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and the Bentonia Blues Festival among many other notable appearances and accolades.

Building on his solo career, the Mike Munson Trio has recently gained acclaim and prestige. Formed in collaboration with bassist Nick Salisbury and drummer Lars-Erik Larson, the group has headlined regional festivals and filled stages large and small with their collective musical stylings. The band builds on Munson’s rich catalog adding modern jazz and traditional folk songs to the mix. In spring of 2025, they released four fresh singles and accompanying videos.

Also check out other Music events in Joshua Tree, Entertainment events in Joshua Tree, Festivals in Joshua Tree.