Local Music

photo: Jack Hughes

43rd Festival in the Park

The 43rd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night, July 16, Friday. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. The remaining days of the festival are FREE. Funds support The Matthews in continuing children’s programs and community outreach.

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Hank Harris and the Hegg Brothers

Enjoy incredible music performed by South Dakota artists during Homegrown Sessions. This series will be ongoing, so check back frequently for new concert announcements. Performing next as part of our Homegrown Sessions will be Hank Harris and the Hegg Brothers. They will be joined by special guest Jimmy Goings.

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Holidazzle Open House

On Saturday, Dec. 3, The Matthews will celebrate the Christmas season with a holiday open house for all ages! From 2-4 pm, join us in the Matthews Gallery for live music by Chris Davis and Rodney Garnett. Take in the stunning artwork on display in “Art at BHSU,” an exhibit…

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Locals Only: Adda Boyd, Randy Hedge and The String Goats

The Matthews, in partnership with Spread the Tunes, is excited to bring you Locals Only as part of our “JAM-uary” music series! Locals Only is a multi-musician event featuring local musicians Adda Boyd, Randy Hedge and The String Goats on Friday, January 6 at 7 pm. General admission tickets for…

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The Sweet Lillies

The Matthews, in partnership with Spread the Tunes, is excited to bring you The Sweet Lillies as part of our “JAM-uary” music series! The Sweet Lillies will take the stage on Friday, January 13 at 7 pm. General admission tickets for this single event are $12 in…

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The Two Tracks

The Matthews, in partnership with Spread the Tunes, is excited to bring you The Two Tracks as part of our “JAM-uary” music series! The Two Tracks will take the stage on Friday, January 20 at 7 pm. General admission tickets for this single event are $12 in…

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Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs

The Matthews, in partnership with Spread the Tunes, is excited to bring you Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs! Laney Lou and her crew will take the stage on Saturday, March 25 at 7 pm. General admission tickets for this single event are $12 in advance or…

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Songs of the Black Hills

Join us at the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center on Saturday, April 8 from 7-9 pm for “Songs of the Black Hills.” The Matthews ventures into new series of singer-songwriter pairings. Saturday evening we are hosting three amazing local musicians: Heath Johnson (Spearfish), Adda Boyd (Spearfish), and Clayton Ryan…

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Kenny Putnam and Jami Lynn featuring Jake Jackson

Kenny Putnam and Jami Lynn Featuring Jake Jackson Saturday, September 30 at 7 pm Box Office: 6 pm | House Opens: 6:30 pm No late admission to main floor. Late arrivals will be accommodated in the balcony as seats permit. Advance tickets: $30 for adults and $15 for…

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