Grand Oak Opry

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Backyard concerts at our home that feature local musicians. 100% of the proceeds to support the bands. Everyone is welcome to attend. How does it work?

The “Grand Oak Opry” combines our love of music with our love of our neighborhood. We live in the “Uppertown” or “Dousman Park” neighborhood of St. Paul, in a pre-civil war house with a double lot and a 200+ year old white oak tree. The space works really well for music performances, and the neighbors have been incredibly supportive, including volunteering their time and skills to make these concerts happen. We’re lucky to live in a neighborhood with so many creative people in so many different fields of work. Background: After hosting a neighborhood holiday party for many years, we decided we wanted to try events in our backyard that would bring neighbors and friends together to feature local musicians. Other neighbors had brought people together for small house concerts, especially in the wintertime. After trying two summertime events in 2014, we expanded to five events in 2015, relying on outreach through the “Cool Kids” page for West 7th residents on Facebook, and word-of-mouth. The structure of the concerts is pretty simple:
* The concerts are in our backyard, at 273 Goodhue Street in St. Paul.
* ANYONE is welcome. You don’t have to know us, the neighborhood, or anyone else. We hope everyone feels welcomed and able to enjoy the great music.
* Bring a chair/blanket, and anything you want to drink and eat. Alcohol is fine if consumed responsibly. Some people make a picnic out of it.
* We provide water and our bathroom is open to guests.
* Payment isn’t required, but 100% of the money from the gate and any merchandise sales (except Grand Oak Opry t-shirts) go to support the bands. We ask that all adults and kids over 16 contribute $10/person if possible, and over 95% of attendees contribute to support the musicians. (These payments are what help us get such great bands.)
* Kids of any age are welcome. Many of the kids play in the front yard during the show. Others dance with their parents or on their own.
* Local business sponsors cover our fixed costs to make the concerts happen, which don't include paying the bands. We don’t make any money from the shows. Please patronize the community businesses that make this community event possible!
* No pets at all, and no smoking in the backyard. (Our pets are kenneled in the house and go crazy when they know other pets are here.) You are free to smoke in the front yard. Contact us via Facebook if you know of potential bands for us to consider in the future, or if you have any questions. Thanks for joining us! Sean Kershaw and Tim Hawkins

09/23/2026

Fénix Dion on fire at Grand Oak Opry.

FenixDion performing January 1st, 2026 at St.Paul (MN) unique venue...

09/17/2026

Thanks to Women Winning for the great event and Monique Blakey for the INCREDIBLE music. Wow. Phenomenal artistry. Follow both for more opportunities. More on Women Winning here: https://linktr.ee/women.winning?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=0f819184-81e1-486c-8b0e-3fc445ff32f7

09/11/2026

Grand Oak Opry is excited to host a Women Winning event next Tuesday. Musical guest is Monique Blakey ! Check out the link in the comments for more information. Join us to support great candidates!

09/07/2026

Cherokee Social and Soulflower next Sunday at Amsterdam Bar & Hall. Door at 6:00. Show at 7:00.

08/31/2026

Kaat Campbell’s show was simply incredible. She’s magical, a ✨, and Marv, John, and Darryl helped her to shine. They were all so good. Huge thanks to Benny Moreno ( on Insta) for these photos. And to everyone who was there last night.

Grateful for everyone who made this season possible!

08/29/2026

A beautiful night for our last show of the season with Kaat Campbell Gate at 6:30. Show at 7:30. Arrive early for best seats. Front Porch Pies will be selling their amazing pastries, and you can buy a t-shirt! 273 Goodhue in Saint Paul!

08/28/2026

This has been a rough week for anyone who likes music. If you’re looking for an opportunity for community and some incredible music, join us for Grand Oak Opry Presents Kaatwalk, Sat. Aug. 29, 7:30pm.

Gate at 6:30. Show at 7:30. Bring anything you want to eat/drink, and a chair or blanket. Full logistics are in the event link.

Last show of the year. We hope you can join us!

08/26/2026

We are so grateful for our sponsors that make it possible for all of your contributions at the show to support the artists. Thanks to 620 Club, Claddagh Coffee, Front Porch Pies, Liquor Barrel - West 7th St. Paul, Premier Fence, Selby Acupuncture, Stogies On Grand, Waldmann Brewery, and Winged Heart Yoga!

08/22/2026

One week from today! Grand Oak Opry Presents Kaatwalk, Sat. Aug. 29, 7:30pm! Details in the link.

Our last show of 2026 will be beautiful. Join us!

Address

273 Goodhue Street
Saint Paul, MN
55102

Telephone

+16513240991

Website

http://www.grandoakopry.com/

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