Video for Dan the Monkey Man s I Got a Good Dog
There’s something comforting about the fact that, although this year’s Duluth Homegrown Music Festival is virtual, the traditional schedule remains intact. For kickoff Sunday, that means a Children’s Music Showcase in the morning. This year’s hour-long video showcase is a well-curated mix of music and activities, with Brian Barber’s Draw-Along Fun Time teaching kids how to draw a chicken and Bootsy Collins (because, why not?). Local kid favorite Dan the Monkey Man debuted a new song, “I Got a Good Dog” with plenty of pup footage. Chris Monroe read her book
Happy Homegrown 2021!
Today kicks off the 23rd annual Duluth Homegrown Music Festival. After having to cancel last year s festival due to COVID-19, the Homegrown committee took the intervening year to plan for a virtual festival, while welcoming unofficial live events as vaccines and warm weather are making them a more comfortable option for some.
Your best bet for keeping up on the Homegrown schedule as it evolves is to check the schedule page at duluthhomegrown.org. Performances will be livestreamed on Homegrown s web page and posted on the festival s YouTube channel.
Today s virtual events include:
Noon: Children s Music Showcase
6pm: Mayor s Reception