Members of Joe Tougas and the Associates performing at the first Women of Kato festival in September, 2025, in Mankato, Minnesota.

Musician Kat Baumann plays guitar as part of Joe Tougas and the Associates in Mankato, Minnesota.

Minnesota musician Chastity Brown performing at a house show in Mankato, Minnesota.

Musicians perform at a flamenco dance event in Saint Peter, Minnesota, in August 2025.

A performer in the group, The Real Chuck NORAD, plays at the 2025 Minnesota Original Music Fest in St. Peter, Minnesota.

The sunset shines around the pavilion in Minnesota Square Park in St. Peter, MN.

Musician Cary Morin performs at St. Peter’s Bluesfest in June, 2025.

Laura Karels plays at the Wine Cafe in Mankato, MN, with the sunset lighting up the windows.