Voices of the Valley is a Cannon Valley Trail program designed to assist a visitor’s exploration and enjoyment of the Cannon River Valley.
- Topics include – Archeology, Geology, Native American Studies, Railroad History, Tree Talk, Wildflowers, or other Natural and Cultural programs.
- Local musicians share their talents.
- Programs take place on Saturdays during the months of May through September from 11am-2 pm at Cannon Valley Trail Welch Station Access.
- Please note throughout the season some Voices of the Valley programs may be cancelled/rescheduled due to inclement weather.
- Want to share your talents or knowledge with Voices of the Valley? We’re looking for people to participate by sharing their expertise in cultural or natural resources, or by showcasing a special talent. If you’re interested, contact Brenda at cvtvoicesofvalley@gmail.com or call the trail office at 507-263-0508.
Summer 2026 Voices of the Valley Schedule will be posted here! Check back!
May 30 – Live Music – Flatt & Square
Flatt & Square is a fun band from Red Wing, MN, who play a mix of Bluegrass, Old-Timey, Old Country, Folk and Celtic songs and fiddle tunes. They usually consist of Katryn Conlin, Ben Manning and David Vincent, plus the occasional MN celebrity like Bill Cagley, Mark Kreitzer or Mike Hildebrandt. They are associated with the stringed instrument repair programs at MSC Southeast in Red Wing and two of them are professional Luthiers. We sometimes use the moniker “musicians who build the instruments they play”.
June 6 – CVT Open House FREE RIDING ALL DAY! Live Music – InTandem
Everyone rides free! Fernadale Market will have some Turkey Treats available to sample. Yum!!
June 6 – Live Music – InTandem
Live music by InTandem Duo. InTandem Duo is an acoustic duo from the Cannon Valley performing a variety of folk, blues, roots, and Americana standards with vocal harmonies on guitars, mandolin, banjo, and ukuleles. Brenda Owens (Cannon Falls) and Lee Mensinger (Red Wing) have been performing for years in the Cannon Falls and Red Wing areas and have played many times on the bike trail in Welch, as well as at the Red Wing Art Fair, Hobgoblin, Sargent’s Nursery in Red Wing, and at Ferndale Market and the Cannon River Winery in Cannon Falls.
June 13 – Live Music – Tom Peschges
Red Wing area singer/songwriter Tom Peschges will perform blue grass and Americana Music. Tom has played with the Double Down Daredevils on rhythm and sang lead and harmony
June 20 – Live Music – Patty & the Reeds
Patti Drew, John Reed and Reid Hendershot blend their talents performing newer and traditional Celtic music on fiddle, guitar, flute, whistle, accordion and bouzouki. You will hear jigs and reels, horn pipes and waltzes, tender ballads and more.
June 27 – Live Music – Greg Taylor
Greg Taylor is a guitarist/vocalist from Red Wing playing percussive acoustic rock, both originals and cover songs by artists like the Beatles, Tom Petty, Eagles, & Bob Dylan. Greg has recorded several CDs. www.reverbnation.com/gregtaylor
July 4 – Live Music – Patty & the Reeds
Patti Drew, John Reed and Reid Hendershot blend their talents performing newer and traditional Celtic music on fiddle, guitar, flute, whistle, accordion and bouzouki. You will hear jigs and reels, horn pipes and waltzes, tender ballads and more.
August 8 – Live Music – Ryan Cihlar
Ryan Charles Cihlar takes his audiences all over the world; a quiet cafe in Paris, a lively wurst hall in Germany, a breezy Italian beach. Playing everything from classic European music to Midwestern folk; and singing everything from Dean Martin to Tears For Fears, Ryan will transport you to a different country- or decade- as he breathes new life into beloved classics on his 1950’s Excelsior accordion. Ryan can be found playing shows throughout the Midwest including the Twin Cities, the Minnesota North Shore, and in his beautiful home state of Wisconsin. ryancharlescihlar.com
August 15- Naturalist Display – DNR Scenic & Natural Areas Information Table
September 12 – Live Music – Patty & the Reeds
