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Welcome to our little corner of the Black Hills where we keep our finger on the pulse, our ear to the ground and our eyes on the stage. The shows, the openings, the late-night sets, the tucked-away venues, and the artists shaping the culture of our community. We’ll be out there taking notes so you don’t miss what matters. If it’s unfolding locally and worth talking about, you’ll find it here.
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Maul, Slaggg, and Windchimes Hit Aby’s Sunday
Rapid City’s metal scene gets a jolt this Sunday as touring death metal band Maul launches their latest run right here in the Black Hills. The Fargo, North Dakota group has been…
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Field Notes
Field Notes: A Weekend Moving Through the Black Hills Music Scene
THURSDAY Murphy’s Pub | Zac Conger with Matt BuehnerThursday night started at Murphy’s with Zac Conger, joined by Matt Buehner from Outside Kids. Murphy’s continues to be one of the best rooms…
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Backstage
MoonCats Bring Their “Americonscious Campfire Folk” Back to Lost Cabin in the Black Hills
March 12, 2026 • 5:00 pm @Lost Cabin Beer Co Some touring bands pass through the Black Hills once and move on, while others thers keep finding their way back. For the North Dakota…
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News
BHCT’s City of Angels Plays Out in Two Worlds on One Stage
The noir musical moves between a screenwriter’s Hollywood reality and the black-and-white world of the detective he created. When: March 13, 14, 20, 21 at 7:00pm; March 15, 22 at 2:00pmWhere: Historic…
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All for One: Seraphim’s Three Musketeers Brings Big Adventure to a Small Stage
Some theatre companies wait for the right stage to exist. Others build it themselves. What began as a small independent company has grown into its own performance space and a reputation for…
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Roots and Rhythm at 707
Tuff Roots and Camp Comfort bring a night of reggae and roots rock to Rapid City Reggae doesn’t show up on the Rapid City calendar every weekend, which is part of what…
[ read story ]Dahl Emerging Artists Spotlight Delivers Blues, Groove, and Family Harmony
The Dahl Emerging Artists Spotlight once again proved why these events have become a staple of the local music scene—an evening defined by talent, range, and a genuine sense of community. Mark…
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Field Notes
Feb 20–22: from Blue to Brass
Friday Night:The Alchemist: Lumi at the Dahl Arts Center We arrived around 5:30 thinking we would make a quick pass through the gallery, but the room was full and engaged, younger than…
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Tyler Bills
Tyler Bills is a Black Hills-based musician who performs both solo and with the Tyler Bills Trio, bringing a mix…
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