Martin Zellar, Adam Levy, Ben Kyle, more to play unique Americana Showcase

Photo by Stacy Schwartz

Ben Kyle at Bastille Day 2009

​The James J. Hill Library in St. Paul has announced a series of local concerts that should prove to be intimate, one-of-a-kind affairs: The Americana Showcase kicks off this Sunday, March 7 with a lineup of talented roots-based singer-songwriters. The first in a series of events that will "honor the rich musical heritage of the American Midwest," this weekend's show features Adam Levy of the Honeydogs, Ben Kyle of Romantica, Brandon Sampson of Six Mile Grove, and Martin Zellar of the Gear Daddies.

The Americana Showcase coincides with the opening of a photo exhibit by environmentalist Clyde Butcher titled America the Beautiful: The Monumental Landscape, which will be presented in the space surrounding the performances.

See below for the full lineup of performers slated to play the series, which runs through mid-May.

March 7
Adam Levy of The Honeydogs
Ben Kyle of Romantica
Brandon Sampson of Six Mile Grove
Martin Zellar

March 27
Sally Barris
Molly Maher
Erik Koskinen
Brandon Sampson of Six Mile Grove

April 9
Brandon Sampson & Barry Nelson of Six Mile Grove
Ashleigh Still and Adam Levy
Martin Devaney and Jake Hyer
Bethany Larson and one of her Bees Knees

April 30
Dana Cooper
Brandon Sampson of Six Mile Grove
David Stoddard
Dan Israel

May 16
*Season Closer*  Line Up Announced Soon

Tickets run $20-$22 per show or $75 for the entire season, and are available for order online.