
Once again, the lineup is strong and deep, with international stars and local favorites spread over 14 outdoor and indoor stages. Paul has a plethora of free musical attractions at the 25 th edition of this wonderful festival (and the final one organized by co-founder Steve Heckler).

While downtown Minneapolis will be packed this weekend with Swifties paying big bucks to see Taylor, downtown St. Fri., Somerset Amphitheater, 495 Main St., Somerset, Wis., $39 and up, ) He just dropped his 73 rd solo studio album, "I Don't Know a Thing About Love: The Songs of Harlan Howard." Definitely worth the drive to western Wisconsin. As for Willie, he just turned 90, but he's still pickin' and grinnin' like the legend he is.

We're this annual trek's kickoff date, featuring the must-see heavenly duo of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Duluth's spirited bluegrassers Trampled by Turtles, gifted guitar picker Molly Tuttle and Particle Kid, the future folkie also known as Micah Nelson. This should be titled WillieFest as Willie Nelson leads an ever-changing bill of kindred spirits.
