Sunset Sessions scheduled for this Saturday in Lansing ...

Red Barn Campground and Restaurant in Lansing will be hosting another Sunset Sessions this year, scheduled for Saturday, September 13. This will be the second year for this unique musical event, and tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.com. The gates open at 2 p.m. and youth songwriters will take the stage at 3 p.m. From 4-4:30 p.m. there will be games, food, drinks and more. At 4:30 p.m., the featured artists will take the stage for singing, storytelling and some laughs. At 7 p.m., the lighting of the bonfire will take place, with campfire songs led by local musician JayR Brink beginning at 7:15 p.m.

This year’s featured artists include International Blues Challenge winner Hector Anchondo; Iowa’s Renaissance Man Chad Elliot; songwriter, storyteller and co-lead singer of The Nadas, Jason Walsmith; and American roots songwriter and co-founder of the Avey Grouws Band, Jeni Grouws.

This event is open to all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. No outside food or beverages are allowed in, but there will be food and drink available for purchase at the event. Camping is also available. Parking for the event is free. For more information, see the advertisement on Page 11 of this week’s edition of The Standard, or visit https://www.redbarncampgroundandrestaurant.com or Eventbrite.com and enter Sunset Sessions 2025 in the search bar. Photo by Julie Simiele, Decorah.