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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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Get to know: Abbey Leach
The first time I heard Abbey Leach play, she was part of a backyard concert with three other women. They took turns with the songs. One would play, then the next, then…
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Deadwood Jam
Deadwood Jam Brings Two Days of Free Music to Outlaw Square Ian Munsick, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and a wide-ranging lineup take over Deadwood Friday and Saturday. Deadwood Jam returns to Outlaw Square…
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Listening Night in Sturgis
Black Hills Original Music Gets a Listening Night at Iron Horse Saloon Rekall Studios Sturgis hosts a September 12 listening party and donation drive benefiting children served by Children’s Home Society. The…
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Synesthesia: Three Nights of Music and Art
Synesthesia Brings Three Nights of Electronic Music and Art to Bulldog Creek The camping festival fills two stages near Sturgis with electronic music, interactive art, workshops, flow activities and a late-night silent…
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KatmanDoozie This Weekend
KatmanDoozie Kicks Off Its First Year This Weekend KatmanDoozie takes over Katmandu Campground Friday, Aug. 28 and Saturday, Aug. 29. The festival is free and open to the public, with camping, RV…
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Four Winds Fest
Four Winds Opens Doors for Local Bands The all-ages weekend connects Black Hills artists with national touring acts. The festival will take over 707 Nightlife on Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug….
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Lost Cabin After Dark – More Than Just Bar Shows
Lost Cabin After Dark Music Series Is More Than Just Bar Entertainment By Left of the Dial Radio Lost Cabin Beer Company has been known for their beer-brewing prowess since they poured…
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2026 Sturgis Rally Events & Live Music Guide | Black Hills Art Beat
Browse 200+ Sturgis Rally events, concerts, bike shows and nightlife across the Black Hills. Filter the 2026 schedule by date, town, venue and event type.
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My Second Rodeo
My Second Rodeo is a Black Hills rock band blending classic rock songwriting with a modern bar-band energy, built around…
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