Live Music

Jealous Brother is an original rock & roll band based in Southeast Minnesota. Jealous Brother features James Rechs, Jon Sailer and Jessica Daly as alternating and harmonizing vocalists, quirky song lyrics from lead writer Jon, and proficient lead playing from guitarist James and violinist Jessica. Jealous Brother draws from influences...

Tim Dallman is a Rochester-based guitarist and vocalist who writes and performs his own songs, as well as a variety of covers. His melodic original songs blend lyrical and musical storytelling with elements of rock, pop and Americana styles. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza,...

Joel Ward is a soul singing, acoustic guitar pickin’, lyric writing, fool for music out of Winona, MN. He’s defied stereotypes and genres all over the country playing an original blend of roots, soul, folk, and rock n roll. His live performances are filled with an emotion to match the...

The D'Sievers is a jazz group featuring John Sievers on trombone. They have been performing in the tri-state region for decades and have participate din regional festivals like the Twin Cities Jazz Fest, The Minnesota Original Music Festival, and The Rochester City Jazz Fest. Music on the Plaza brings live...

Mark is a Rochester, MN based singer/songwriter who performs a mix of originals and covers with keyboard, bass and synthesizers. His sound could best be described as lounge singer meets 70’s rocker with a flare for transient moments of surrealism and tranquil ambience. “A living velvet painting” is the best...

Clay Fulton is a singer-songwriter from Rochester, MN. With his songwriting falling under the genres of Americana and Roots Rock, he draws his influence from classic folk singers up to more modern Indie Rock bands. He balances smart storytelling with serious but playful musical arrangements to support them. Clay wants...

Triple Berry Pie is a trio of women singing three-part harmony. Each performance features a variety of genres from The Indigo Girls to the The Andrew Sisters, modern pop to 1960's classics. Anjanette Bandel, Ruth Casper and Karen Masbruch have been singing together since 2016. They are accompanied by Susan...

Oliver Books is a songwriter and musician with a love for warm, vintage sounds and honest, reflective lyrics. His music is shaped by 60s and 70s pop and folk influences. He also plays with a 7-piece band called The Big Big World, where his songs come to life with layered...

Hi! I’m is a singer/ songwriter based in Rochester, MN. At my show, you’ll hear well-loved covers and thoughtfully-crafted originals. I’ll see you soon and I hope you enjoy!

Sothea Lam of Push and Turn plays music that consists of beatboxing and adding layers of guitar and bass that will have you grooving in your seat. The music exploits positivity, and attendees appreciate the inclusive and danceable approach. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza,...

Eleanor Sievers is a 17-year-old singer songwriter. She’s been performing solo shows around Rochester Minnesota for nearly three years at local venues and events. Her songwriting style is self-reflective and nostalgic, transporting listeners with its pop-folk fusion. She released her debut self-titled EP independently in November of 2023, and her...

Ted Eckhardt, also known by his stage name, Peacock Coyote is a local singer and guitarist. With his sound rooted in classic rock and jam band influences, Eckhardt puts on a one man show by adding layers to the music and solos to extended jams. Music on the Plaza brings...

Dianna Parks loves songwriters. Her performances include music by all of the very best, plus a few of her own. From classic rock, pop, and country to beautiful ballads, every song has a great story to tell, performed by one of the area’s finest vocalists. Music on the Plaza brings...

Triple Berry Pie is a trio of women singing three-part harmony. Each performance features a variety of genres from The Indigo Girls to the The Andrew Sisters, modern pop to 1960's classics. Anjanette Bandel, Ruth Casper and Karen Masbruch have been singing together since 2016. They are accompanied by Susan...

Becky Schlegel Wake is an award-winning singer-songwriter, who combines, classic country, contemporary folk, and Bluegrass influences to craft a modern Americana sound that is uniquely her own. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday...

The D'Sievers is a jazz group featuring John Sievers on trombone. They have been performing in the tri-state region for decades and have participate din regional festivals like the Twin Cities Jazz Fest, The Minnesota Original Music Festival, and The Rochester City Jazz Fest. Music on the Plaza brings live...

Jealous Brother is an original rock & roll band based in Southeast Minnesota. Jealous Brother features James Rechs, Jon Sailer and Jessica Daly as alternating and harmonizing vocalists, quirky song lyrics from lead writer Jon, and proficient lead playing from guitarist James and violinist Jessica. Jealous Brother draws from influences...

Oliver Books is a songwriter and musician with a love for warm, vintage sounds and honest, reflective lyrics. His music is shaped by 60s and 70s pop and folk influences. He also plays with a 7-piece band called The Big Big World, where his songs come to life with layered...

Triple Berry Pie is a trio of women singing three-part harmony. Each performance features a variety of genres from The Indigo Girls to the The Andrew Sisters, modern pop to 1960's classics. Anjanette Bandel, Ruth Casper and Karen Masbruch have been singing together since 2016. They are accompanied by Susan...

Luke Hendrickson has performed in more than 40 states, as well as Canada, England, and Wales...releasing 2 full-length albums which have gathered nominations from the Midwest Country Music Organization, for awards such as "Album of the Year" and "Songwriter of the Year". Music on the Plaza brings live music to...

Nancy and her husband Dan play a wide variety of music from the 60s to current that you'll be sure to recognize. Nancy plays an electric acoustic guitar and sings, Dan lays down the Bass line. Be ready to sing along! Music on the Plaza brings live music to the...

You never know where my songs may go or what they will be about , Groundhogs to Zebras , Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss , Anchor and wings, looking for Peace of Mind or Zombie’s wanting the same. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza, encouraging passers...

Joel Ward is a soul singing, acoustic guitar pickin’, lyric writing, fool for music out of Winona, MN. He’s defied stereotypes and genres all over the country playing an original blend of roots, soul, folk, and rock n roll. His live performances are filled with an emotion to match the...

The D'Sievers is a jazz group featuring John Sievers on trombone. They have been performing in the tri-state region for decades and have participate din regional festivals like the Twin Cities Jazz Fest, The Minnesota Original Music Festival, and The Rochester City Jazz Fest. Music on the Plaza brings live...

A native of southern Minnesota, guitarist Ben Gateno earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. A versatile musician, Ben enjoys presenting solo guitar programs that feature a wide range of styles and genres, with a special emphasis on classical, country blues,...

Paul transforms pop covers from the '70s to the '00s into laid-back tunes perfect for sitting down to. Foot-tapping and singing along may occur. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday lunch and happy...

Jaggedease is a jam band that plays original music that covers numerous different genres. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza, encouraging passers by to enjoy the music of local artists over weekday lunch and happy hours, and Friday night concerts on Historic Third Street. This...

You never know where my songs may go or what they will be about , Groundhogs to Zebras , Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss , Anchor and wings, looking for Peace of Mind or Zombie’s wanting the same. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza, encouraging passers...

The D'Sievers is a jazz group featuring John Sievers on trombone. They have been performing in the tri-state region for decades and have participate din regional festivals like the Twin Cities Jazz Fest, The Minnesota Original Music Festival, and The Rochester City Jazz Fest. Music on the Plaza brings live...

Sothea Lam of Push and Turn plays music that consists of beatboxing and adding layers of guitar and bass that will have you grooving in your seat. The music exploits positivity, and attendees appreciate the inclusive and danceable approach. Music on the Plaza brings live music to the Peace Plaza,...

Jeremy Jewell is a Southern Minnesota based songwriter, singer and entertainer who accompanies his voice with acoustic and electric guitars, harmonicas and occasional foot percussion.  He writes and performs his own music and has been doing so professionally since the early 2000’s both as a solo artist as well as...

Mark is a Rochester, MN based singer/songwriter who performs a mix of originals and covers with keyboard, bass and synthesizers. His sound could best be described as lounge singer meets 70’s rocker with a flare for transient moments of surrealism and tranquil ambience. “A living velvet painting” is the best...