Minnesota’s Modern Old-World Sound
SimpleGifts combines violin, Celtic flutes and bagpipes, piano, acoustic guitar and percussion with angelic three part female vocals to create a “modern Old-World” sound.

It’s finally happening! In our 10 years of MayDay shows we’ve never landed under a full moon until now. It’s quite literally a sign from above that coincides with our return to Marine for this annual celebration. Some folks might remember we had to move the show last year due to renovations in process at our beloved Village Hall. We’re so happy to be back!
To be most accurate, the show should be titled SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin present The Young and the Rest – Mayday in Marine Concert. If you haven’t heard The Young and the Rest show it is important to know we play music of Neil Young and the Rest of your favorite acoustic artists from the 70’s.
Yes, you’ll hear Neil, Simon and Garfunkel, The Eagles, America and more “man-bands” sung by the women of SimpleGifts! It will spin your head and maybe change your heart into a Neil Young fan even if you never were one before. That’s quite a trick but we’ve been watching it happen show after show for a decade. So FUN!
Moon Pies for all after the show!
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“The Young and the Rest…” a tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite acoustic acts from the 70’s!
This production is all about women bringing new life to music made famous by men. It’s a girl-powered reboot of acoustic hits and deep tracks by Neil Young, CSN, America, The Eagles and more.