Pioneer 90.1 is proud to present a free concert by Twin Cities soul musician and “The Voice” finalist Nicholas David, Friday August 1, 8PM, at Hartz Park in Thief River Falls.

For more than a decade, Nicholas has composed alternative soul music that connects with people worldwide on a deeply human level. Prior to his unforgettable 2012 run with Team CeeLo on NBC’s The Voice, Nicholas had already recorded five critically acclaimed albums, experienced national radio airplay and participated in multiple charity and collaborative projects.

Fans of “The Voice” were introduced to his soulful and storied career during this time where he struck a chord with America and finished a fan favorite in the top three. Nicholas recently returned to The Voice as a guest artist to unveil his new original single, titled “Say Goodbye,” and the eponymous EP.

The response was astounding; within 24 hours the EP hit #1 on the iTunes Alternative Chart and #2 on the iTunes overall Top Album Chart. Minneapolis’ own Star-Tribune heralded the release as “versatile country soul.”

The concert is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. It’s part of RiverFest, a Thief River Falls community celebration marking its fifth year in 2014.

On this edition of Rasslin Memories, George Schire and Glen Braget are joined by Tim Corvin, author of Pioneers of Professional Wrestling: 1860-1899.

Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! New artist this week: Paul Folwell & Court Babcock, and new songs by Wayne Hamilton, Barbara Jean, Jon Manners, Doug Millaway, Erik Koskinen, and many more. Plus we celebrate fair week here in Thief River Falls!

1st Hour

Going to the County Fair – Woodpicks (J. Kezar)
Hombres – Tim Hildebrandt
Bristlecone Pine – Cathy English (H. Prestwood)
The Messenger – Roger Sweet & Chan Poling
I Think It’s Time – Ruby Nordby
New Day – Adam Hammer
Whatshername – Wayne Hamilton
The Fog – Barbara Jean
Wish I Could Fish – Bob Muscovitz
One More Taste of Wind – Steve Kaul & the Brass Kings
Frankie Said – Jon Manners
Almost – Alison Scott
Women Rule – Doug Millaway
Six Pack of Beer and a Pack of Cigarettes – Erik Koskinen

2nd Hour

The Physical Kind – Court Babcock
Slept Through the Winter – Danielle Diamond
Tail Lights – Ericksons
Hollow Part – Jasper Lepak
Fated to Fade – Jack Schauer
Jam Til the Day I Die – Nigel Egg
My Love Will Keep – Jonathan Edwards
Working in Conjunction – Germaine Gemberling
A Little Like This – Anna Marie Mitchell
Witness to Greatness – Ash St. John
Download Me – Dale Menten
Oh My Dear – Little Winter
What You Don’t Know – Paul Folwell (D. Millaway)
Sam – Castaways (R. Folschow)

Ron West is joined by Matt Wallace from the North Dakota Museum of Art to recap the “Concert in the Garden Series” performance by “Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds” from last Tuesday evening and then previews the next performance, Tuesday, July 29th, featuring “St. Paul and the Broken Bones.”

• The 2014 Summer Concert in the Garden Series continues next Tuesday, July 29th at the North Dakota Museum of Art, as “St. Paul and the Broken Bones” will be performing on stage at 7:00 pm. “St. Paul and the Broken Bones”, next Tuesday night at the NDMOA.

• The Pennington County Fair runs this weekend, through Sunday in Thief River Falls. Among the events, there’s a bull ride Friday and Saturday evening, live music and a demolition derby Sunday afternoon.

• “RiverFest” is this weekend, through Sunday, in Drayton, North Dakota. Saturday’s events include a parade at 11 am, free swimming, a rib dinner and fireworks. Sunday’s events include a horseshoe tournament.

• The Kittson County Fair runs this weekend through Sunday in Hallock, Minnesota. Live entertainment on the free stage includes the Cathy Erickson band.

• “Art in the Park” will be held on Sunday, July 20th in Roseau, Minnesota, at the Pioneer Farm from 10 until 5.

• The Roseau County Fair runs next week, from Sunday, July 20th through Friday, July 25th in Roseau, with live entertainment and music, a rodeo, demolition derby and carnival.

• Greater Grand Forks “SPA”, the summer performing arts group, present “Peter Pan”, Friday, July 18th through Tuesday, July 22nd at Red River High School in Grand Forks. Performances times are 7 pm with a 2 pm Sunday matinee.

• The Greater Grand Forks “Art and Wine” walk will be held on Saturday, July 19th from 1 to 5 pm in downtown East Grand Forks and Grand Forks.