Hermantown Artist Announced As Opener For BlackHawk Show

Summer concert season will be here before you know it! We have already had some great concerts in the Northland and the year is really just getting started.

One of the shows people are looking forward to most this summer has got to be BlackHawk. The country duo broke into the industry back in the 90s and still have a massive following. They will be playing in Duluth this June.

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The legends will perform at DECC Symphony Hall on Thursday, June 11th of 2026. Doors for the show open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase them online now via Ticketmaster.

The show is less than three months away. You better start preparing now! You will also want to make sure you're there early because a Hermantown native will be opening the show.

Hermantown Native Rafe Carlson Announced As Show Opener

Those that follow the Northland music scene know Rafe Carlson. He went viral for his cover of The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald and has been making a name for himself in Nashville as of late.

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The DECC shared the news on Friday (March 20th) on social media. I think these two country acts are a great fit! This will be a great way to end the week and a great night of country music in the summertime.

Rafe Carlson has been in the local country music scene for awhile and has opened for other major country shows over the years. He's also consistently has released new and original music over the years.

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Today, he splits his time between touring, Minnesota and Nashville. He typically goes on a big summer tour in the midwest. He hasn't announced one for 2026 just yet but fans of his can rest assured knowing they have a chance to see him this June!