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.
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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 groundbreaking production features women singing Neil Young and the rest of your favorite male artists from the 70’s. Acoustic hits and deep tracks by Neil Young, CSN, America, The Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel, Seals and Crofts, and more. You will hear stunning three part harmonies by female vocalists, Carin Vagle, Karen Paurus and Heather Moen. Internationally reknowned wind-instrument artist Laura MacKenzie provides a Celtic flair adding whistles, flutes, concertina and bagpipes. Patrick Nelson (drums), Dan Ristrom (bass), Billy O (percussion), Nathan Wilson (fiddle/mandolin), Lisa Z. (piano), and acoustic guitar by Billy McLaughlin.
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August
01aug7:00 pm9:00 pmThe Historic Auditorium - St. Croix Falls, WI
Event Details
SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an
Event Details
SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
August 1, Saturday 7:00pm – St Croix Falls, WI
The Historic Auditorium
210 N. Washington Street,
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024
Venue website
Tickets on sale now!
Time
August 1, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CT(GMT+00:00)
September
27sep6:30 pm5th Annual Harvest At The Parkway Theater - Minneapolis, MN
Event Details
5th Annual Harvest At The Parkway Show! Harvest at The Parkway – Neil Young’s 1972 Harvest and 1992 Harvest Moon albums sung by women. Sure to blow your mind…and
Event Details
5th Annual Harvest At The Parkway Show!
Harvest at The Parkway – Neil Young’s 1972 Harvest and 1992 Harvest Moon albums sung by women. Sure to blow your mind…and any nearby clouds away!
If you couldn’t make it last year you missed out on the 300 “MoonPie” snacks we gave away as folks walked out under the full Harvest Moon! We bought 400 Moon-Pies for this year!
Only at the Parkway on the full Harvest Moon!
September 27, Sunday 7:00pm – Minneapolis, MN
The Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55417
Venue website
$55 ($68.07 w. taxes/fees) VIP Seating (includes premium seating and pre-show reception from 5:30-6 pm)
$45 ($55.38 w. taxes/fees) Preferred Reserved Seating
$35 ($43.85 w. taxes/fees) Advance General Admission
$40 ($46 w. taxes/fees) At The Door
Doors open at 6pm
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Time
September 27, 2026 6:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
December
04dec7:30 pmLakeville, MN - Lakeville Area Arts Center
Event Details
Friday, December 4, 7:30pm – Lakeville, MN Lakeville Area Arts Center 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville MN 55044 Venue website / 952-985-4640 $45 Doors open at 7:00pm TICKETS ON SALE NOW! —————————— 23rd Annual
Event Details
Friday, December 4, 7:30pm – Lakeville, MN
Lakeville Area Arts Center
20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville MN 55044
Venue website / 952-985-4640
$45
Doors open at 7:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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23rd Annual Christmastide Tour – SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin
For over 20 years, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has been bringing light to the darkest days of the year by putting the message of peace, joy and goodwill at center stage. Coming into year 23, we are as passionate as ever to send everyone home feeling like shepherds who have just met the angels. Remarkable arrangements will bring the listener a new appreciation of even the most familiar carols and hymns. And you just might get a Christmas cookie during intermission too!
Angelic voices:
Carin Vagle
Karen Paurus
Heather Moen (also fiddle/piano)
Celtic wind instruments:
Laura MacKenzie
Ornamental percussion:
Billy Oehrlein
Bass:
Enrique Toussaint
Piano:
Lisa Z
Acoustic guitar:
Billy McLaughlin
Exceptional sound and lights:
TJ Jensen
Les Walstein
Time
December 4, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
06dec6:30 pmAlbert Lea, MN – First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea
Event Details
Sunday, December 6, 6:30pm – Albert Lea, MN First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea 301 W Clark St., Albert Lea, MN 56007
Event Details
Sunday, December 6, 6:30pm – Albert Lea, MN
First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea
301 W Clark St., Albert Lea, MN 56007
Venue website / 952-985-4640 / Email
$35 adult advance / $45 door
$15 student (high school and younger) advance / $25 door
TICKETS COMING SOON!
In-person tickets available at First Lutheran church office.
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23rd Annual Christmastide Tour – SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin
For over 20 years, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has been bringing light to the darkest days of the year by putting the message of peace, joy and goodwill at center stage. Coming into year 23, we are as passionate as ever to send everyone home feeling like shepherds who have just met the angels. Remarkable arrangements will bring the listener a new appreciation of even the most familiar carols and hymns. And you just might get a Christmas cookie during intermission too!
Angelic voices:
Carin Vagle
Karen Paurus
Heather Moen (also fiddle/piano)
Celtic wind instruments:
Laura MacKenzie
Ornamental percussion:
Billy Oehrlein
Bass:
Enrique Toussaint
Piano:
Lisa Z
Acoustic guitar:
Billy McLaughlin
Exceptional sound and lights:
TJ Jensen
Les Walstein
Time
December 6, 2026 6:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
12dec7:30 pmZumbrota, MN – Zumbrota State Theater
Event Details
Saturday, December 12, 7:30pm – Zumbrota, MN Zumbrota State Theater 96 E 4th St, Zumbrota, MN 55992 Venue website / Email $40 TICKETS COMING SOON! Doors open at 7:00pm —————————— 23rd Annual
Event Details
Saturday, December 12, 7:30pm – Zumbrota, MN
Zumbrota State Theater
96 E 4th St, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Venue website / Email
$40
TICKETS COMING SOON!
Doors open at 7:00pm
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23rd Annual Christmastide Tour – SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin
For over 20 years, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has been bringing light to the darkest days of the year by putting the message of peace, joy and goodwill at center stage. Coming into year 23, we are as passionate as ever to send everyone home feeling like shepherds who have just met the angels. Remarkable arrangements will bring the listener a new appreciation of even the most familiar carols and hymns. And you just might get a Christmas cookie during intermission too!
Angelic voices:
Carin Vagle
Karen Paurus
Heather Moen (also fiddle/piano)
Celtic wind instruments:
Laura MacKenzie
Ornamental percussion:
Billy Oehrlein
Bass:
Enrique Toussaint
Piano:
Lisa Z
Acoustic guitar:
Billy McLaughlin
Exceptional sound and lights:
TJ Jensen
Les Walstein
Time
December 12, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
13dec7:00 pmChristmastide at The Parkway - Minneapolis, MN
Event Details
Sunday, December 13, 7:00pm – Minneapolis, MN The Parkway Theater 4814 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55417 Venue website / 612-822-8080 5:30 pm VIP Reception 6:00 pm Doors Open $60 ($73.84 w. taxes/fees)
Event Details
Sunday, December 13, 7:00pm – Minneapolis, MN
The Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55417
Venue website / 612-822-8080
5:30 pm VIP Reception
6:00 pm Doors Open
$60 ($73.84 w. taxes/fees) VIP Seating (includes premium seating and pre-show
reception with Billy & SimpleGifts at 5:30 pm!)
$50 ($62.31 w. taxes/fees) Preferred Reserved Seating
$45 ($55.38 w. taxes/fees) Advance Reserved Seating
$50 ($58 w. taxes/fees) At the Door Reserved Seating
All seats reserved
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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CHRISTMAS AT THE PARKWAY
23rd Annual Christmastide Tour – SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin
A tradition at the Parkway going back to 2015, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has been bringing light to the darkest days of the year by putting the message of peace, joy and goodwill at center stage. Remarkable arrangements will bring the listener a new appreciation of even the most familiar carols and hymns. Billy says, “The group is as passionate as ever to send everyone home feeling like shepherds who have just met the angels.”
Angelic voices:
Carin Vagle
Karen Paurus
Heather Moen (also fiddle/piano)
Celtic wind instruments:
Laura MacKenzie
Ornamental percussion:
Billy Oehrlein
Bass:
Enrique Toussaint
Piano:
Lisa Z
Acoustic guitar:
Billy McLaughlin
Time
December 13, 2026 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Location
The Parkway Theater
Other Events
18dec7:30 pmMarine-on-St-Croix, MN - City Hall
Event Details
Friday, December 18, 7:30pm – Marine-on-St-Croix, MN Marine-on-St-Croix City Hall 121 Judd St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047 $75 vip (meet & greet + preferred seating + merch item) advance
Event Details
Friday, December 18, 7:30pm – Marine-on-St-Croix, MN
Marine-on-St-Croix City Hall
121 Judd St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
$75 vip (meet & greet + preferred seating + merch item) advance – 6:15pm arrival
$45 adult advance / $55 door
$25 student (18 & under) advance / $35 door
Online tickets available until 3:00pm day-of show; if not sold out tickets will then be available at the door.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
General admission. Doors open at 6:45pm.
All ticket sales are final.
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23rd Annual Christmastide Tour – SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin
For over 20 years, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has been bringing light to the darkest days of the year by putting the message of peace, joy and goodwill at center stage. Coming into year 23, we are as passionate as ever to send everyone home feeling like shepherds who have just met the angels. Remarkable arrangements will bring the listener a new appreciation of even the most familiar carols and hymns. And you just might get a Christmas cookie during intermission too!
Angelic voices:
Carin Vagle
Karen Paurus
Heather Moen (also fiddle/piano)
Celtic wind instruments:
Laura MacKenzie
Ornamental percussion:
Billy Oehrlein
Bass:
Enrique Toussaint
Piano:
Lisa Z
Acoustic guitar:
Billy McLaughlin
Exceptional sound and lights:
TJ Jensen
Les Walstein
Time
December 18, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
19dec7:30 pmMarine-on-St-Croix, MN - City Hall
Event Details
Saturday, December 19, 7:30pm – Marine-on-St-Croix, MN Marine-on-St-Croix City Hall 121 Judd St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047 $75 vip (meet & greet + preferred seating + merch item) advance
Event Details
Saturday, December 19, 7:30pm – Marine-on-St-Croix, MN
Marine-on-St-Croix City Hall
121 Judd St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
$75 vip (meet & greet + preferred seating + merch item) advance – 6:15pm arrival
$45 adult advance / $55 door
$25 student (18 & under) advance / $35 door
Online tickets available until 3:00pm day-of show; if not sold out tickets will then be available at the door.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
General admission. Doors open at 6:45pm.
All ticket sales are final.
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23rd Annual Christmastide Tour – SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin
For over 20 years, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has been bringing light to the darkest days of the year by putting the message of peace, joy and goodwill at center stage. Coming into year 23, we are as passionate as ever to send everyone home feeling like shepherds who have just met the angels. Remarkable arrangements will bring the listener a new appreciation of even the most familiar carols and hymns. And you just might get a Christmas cookie during intermission too!
Angelic voices:
Carin Vagle
Karen Paurus
Heather Moen (also fiddle/piano)
Celtic wind instruments:
Laura MacKenzie
Ornamental percussion:
Billy Oehrlein
Bass:
Enrique Toussaint
Piano:
Lisa Z
Acoustic guitar:
Billy McLaughlin
Exceptional sound and lights:
TJ Jensen
Les Walstein
Time
December 19, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
20dec2:00 pmMarine-on-St-Croix, MN - City Hall
Event Details
Sunday, December 20, 7:30pm – Marine-on-St-Croix, MN Marine-on-St-Croix City Hall 121 Judd St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047 $75 vip (meet & greet + preferred seating + merch item) advance
Event Details
Sunday, December 20, 7:30pm – Marine-on-St-Croix, MN
Marine-on-St-Croix City Hall
121 Judd St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
$75 vip (meet & greet + preferred seating + merch item) advance – 1:00pm arrival
$45 adult advance / $55 door
$25 student (18 & under) advance / $35 door
Online tickets available until 9:00am day-of show; if not sold out tickets will then be available at the door.
General admission. Doors open at 1:15pm.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
General admission. Doors open at 6:45pm.
All ticket sales are final.
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23rd Annual Christmastide Tour – SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin
For over 20 years, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has been bringing light to the darkest days of the year by putting the message of peace, joy and goodwill at center stage. Coming into year 23, we are as passionate as ever to send everyone home feeling like shepherds who have just met the angels. Remarkable arrangements will bring the listener a new appreciation of even the most familiar carols and hymns. And you just might get a Christmas cookie during intermission too!
Angelic voices:
Carin Vagle
Karen Paurus
Heather Moen (also fiddle/piano)
Celtic wind instruments:
Laura MacKenzie
Ornamental percussion:
Billy Oehrlein
Bass:
Enrique Toussaint
Piano:
Lisa Z
Acoustic guitar:
Billy McLaughlin
Exceptional sound and lights:
TJ Jensen
Les Walstein
Time
December 20, 2026 2:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Save the date – 2026 Christmas Tour
Friday, Dec 4 – Lakeville, MN
Sunday, Dec 6 – Albert Lea, MN
Saturday, Dec 12 – Zumbrota, MN
Sunday, Dec 13 – Minneapolis, MN
Friday, Dec 18 – Marine-On-St-Croix, MN
Saturday, Dec 19 – Marine-On-St-Croix, MN
Sunday, Dec 20 (matinee) – Marine-On-St-Croix, MN
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