Chatfield coffeehouse releases series acts

Published 7:00 am Saturday, August 11, 2018

The Chosen Bean Coffeehouse in Chatfield has named the four acts taking part in its concert bean series starting in September.

Named after the Chosen Bean Coffeehouse once located on Main Street in Chatfield, the Chosen Bean Concerts Series has garnered a reputation for presenting the best in live folk music performed by regional and national musicians who stretch the gamut from legendary icons to emerging talents.

Launched in 2011, the Series is now heading into its 15th run and continues to be presented in southeast Minnesota’s premier listening room, the American Legion Room at Chatfield Center for the Arts.

Acts

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Chuck Brodsky, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22.  

The series kicks off with singer/songwriter and modern-day bard, Chuck Brodsky, currently of Asheville, North Carolina. www.chuckbrodsky.com

Chuck Brodsky. Photo by David J. Simchock

Johnsmith, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. 

In October is regional favorite, and national/international troubadour, Johnsmith, hailing from Trempealeau, Wisconsin. www.johnsmithmusic.com

Johnsmith. Photo provided

Sara Routh, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 

November brings Iowa songbird, Sara Routh to the Chosen Bean stage. www.sararouth.com

Sarah Routh. Photo provided

Friction Farm, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1

The Fall Chosen Bean series wraps up with modern folk husband and wife team of Aidan Quinn and Christine State — Friction Farm. www.frictionfarm.com

Friction Farm. Photo provided

Chosen Bean Concert Series Tickets: Series subscriptions for all four concerts is $70 and tickets for individual shows are $20 in advance or at the door. Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is encouraged. Tickets and subscriptions are available online at www.chatfieldarts.org or by calling 507-884-7676.

Complimentary coffeehouse concessions featuring the Chosen Bean blend from Cabin Coffe-Chatfield is served at every concert. Beer, wine, soda, water and snacks also available for purchase. Doors open 45 minutes before each performance.