Jed LaPlant, known by most as the frontman of Minnesotan western folk rock group Wild Horses, is a singer/songwriter from Grand Rapids, MN. Being born and raised among the long winters has influenced much of Jed’s storytelling, offering an intimate knowledge of both the beauty and the brutality of life in the Northwoods. Jed carries in his music a distinct appeal to dynamics and adheres to the importance of honesty in songwriting.

Opener: Dean Batten is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and motorcycle freak. He’s from Florida.

The Reif Cozy Concert Series features Minnesota-based singer-songwriters performing their own heartfelt and original compositions. You can expect a diverse range of styles, from folk and indie to blues and Americana. Each show offers a unique opportunity to connect with artists and their music in the intimate Ives Theater at The Reif Center. These poignant, stripped-down performances are sure to capture the raw intensity of the gifted storytellers grown right here in our region.