Musicians Corner House Concerts
PRESENTS: MOORS AND McCUMBER
Saturday, August 9, 2025 6 P.M. Picnic Dinner/7 P.M. Show
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Musicians Corner House Concerts
John and Marla Simmet
6470 Lynn Way
Woodbury, MN 55129
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About The Picnic:
The dinner is a byopd (bring your own picnic dinner) so bring your own picnic basket filled with your favorite foods and some good beverages to enjoy. It is so fun to have a picnic in a beautiful garden setting. You don’t have to come for the picnic you can just come for the show if you like.
About The Show:
Suggested Donation: $20+ per person
This is and OUTDOOR show if it does not rain. If it rains show will be moved indoors.
There will be a donation basket. All money goes to the performers. We love supporting independent musicians who bring live music into our backyards and homes! This is a BYOB so bring your favorite beverage and a lawn chair. (There are some chairs available if you don’t have or forget).
About Moors and McCumber:
A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making, Moors & McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans - they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present-day Americana, they write heartfelt songs directly inspired by life’s experiences. With their latest record, released in 2023, 'Wired to the Moon,' they have created some of their most compelling work to date.
The sound of Moors & McCumber is adventurous, eclectic, and endlessly creative. Borrowing from rock, pop, blues, folk, and world music, the two multi-instrumentalists defy common logic and embrace spontaneity to bring their stories and songs to life. Their strong vocal harmonies and unconventional instrumentation combine to create a mesmerizing experience. At the center of it all is their evocative songwriting.
Prior to the duo’s formation, James Moors, based in Wisconsin, and Kort McCumber, based in Colorado, each led prolific careers as solo artists. They had both already released six solo studio albums and had begun developing fanbases of their own. The two met at a music festival in 2005 and quickly bonded over their shared passions. James and Kort began performing together as something of a side project, but it immediately became apparent they were meant for much bigger things.
While “more than the sum of their parts” has become a bit of a cliche, there is no better phrase to describe Moors & McCumber. James is a gifted singer and songwriter, while Kort specializes in creating vocal harmonies and captivating arrangements through inventive instrumentation. With their voices combined, they create a truly special sound. As Grammy award-winning producer Lloyd Maines says, “They bring it all to the stage and deliver in a big way.”
One of the most notable things that separates them from the crowd is their “Moors & McCumber Adventures.” These music themed travel tours to international destinations such as Ireland, Scotland, and Mexico give fans an opportunity to directly engage with the artists while sharing cultural expeditions.
In 2023, Moors & McCumber recorded their tenth full length studio album, 'Wired to the Moon.' Recorded at Blue Rock Studios in Wimberley, Texas, and at Flowers Studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this album features ten new songs showcasing the ever-evolving talents of Moors & McCumber. Produced by Patrick Conway and Moors & McCumber, Wired to the Moon includes guest musicians Dees Stribling, Peter Anderson, Patrick Conway, Kris Johnson and The Fiddle Case.
What People Are Saying About Moors and McCumber Music:
I know from personal experience the magic of finding that perfect musical partner. It is a very rare bird indeed. For most it never happens, and if it does it creates musical magic...music that goes beyond the personal gifts of the individuals...it creates a third person, one who transcends and expands. James and Kort complete each other...they fill in each other's blanks and that makes for really really great music. Sophisticated yet simple, deceptively crafted, beautifully played, and written with inspiration.
- Gary Louris, The Jayhawks
For the last 10 years, James Moors and Kort McCumber have been touring, writing, and making community with their music. Recently, something very special has been happening and I call it "critical mass." Enough of us have become aware of their work and are excited about it. I saw them perform at Kerrville Folk Festival about a year-and-a-half ago and immediately knew it was time to put them on our stage here. There is a landmark now, a rite of passage, and it is a concert that they recently did here at Blue Rock Artist Ranch and Studio, which was recorded, released and titled "LIVE from Blue Rock." This is a community effort. It is about friends who love music, the songs and each other. And, with Kort and James, that's what we get…
- Billy Crockett, Songwriter/Artist/Producer, and Creative Director, Blue Rock Artist Ranch and Studio
Listen to Moors and McCumber here:
Moors & McCumber - Nothing Is Free
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Moors & McCumber - What Would Love Do Now
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Moors & McCumber - Marjorie
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