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Ridin' The Skally Line

A Musical Journey Through Minnesota History

2026-04-16 14:00:00 2026-04-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago Ridin' The Skally Line Join your library for music and history with old-time string band The Skally Line! Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Thursday, April 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join your library for music and history with old-time string band The Skally Line!

All aboard for a high-energy trip through the heart of American roots music! Join The Skally Line, featuring the talented trio of Fred Keller, Bill Cagley and Dave Tousley, as they navigate the soulful curves and bends of early American melodies.

From the haunting echoes of Appalachian ballads to the driving rhythms of bluegrass and string band blues, this performance brings the past to life. The music is perfectly paired with forgotten, rip-roaring stories plucked straight from the wilder pages of Minnesota’s history. While this family-friendly program is geared toward adults, listeners of all ages will find something to tap their toes to.

Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Entertainment |

TAGS: | Skally Line | Music |

Detroit Lakes Public Library

Phone: 218-847-2168

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Mon, Aug 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 Closed

About the branch

The Detroit Lakes Public Library is located in downtown Detroit Lakes at the intersection of Washinton Ave. and Frazee Street. The library offers two meeting rooms, four study rooms, a legal kiosk, free Wi-Fi and much more.

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