Lutsong Music Festival

03/06/2026

In addition to writing and performing gorgeous songs, our Lutsongs: A Songwriters Retreat instructor Michaela Anne co-hosts the fantastic podcast* 'The Other 22 Hours' with her husband Aaron Shafer-Haiss. After taking a few weeks off, they are back with brand-new episodes, and it's a great way to get excited for our retreat!
which is only 7 weeks away!!!

There are a handful of spots for the retreat available, so go ahead and get yours today!

https://www.theother22hours.com/

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*it's so reliably GOOD friends. Wise, inspiring, compassionate, all the things!
- Sarah Morris, who wrote this post, on behalf of Lutsongs: A Songwriters Retreat!

The reality of the work. Artist-to-artist conversations about navigating the quiet, the doubt, and the persistence required to sustain a creative life. Hosted by MICHAELA ANNE + AARON SHAFER-HAISS Listen now. Powered by RedCircle An exploration of the creative life, lived in the in-between. A sanctu...

02/18/2026

Have you heard Humbird's gorgeous new single, February? 🤩

We're listening to it on repeat, here in the month that shares it's name, while looking forward to APRIL, when Humbird will be one of our two instructors at Lutsongs: A Songwriters Retreat. Join us for 3 days of songs and community at Cascade Lodge and Restaurant, on the spectacularly special North Shore.

See you there 🤩

02/17/2026

Lutsongs: A Songwriters Retreat is around the corner! Do your current-self a favor and give a listen to 'Two Pianos' -- the brand-new single from Michaela Anne, one of our two instructors.
Then, do your future-self another favor and snag one of the few remaining spots for your new favorite weekend of music and community 🤩

See you there ☺️🎶🌲🌊
tickets and info: https://www.lutsongmusicfestival.com/lutsongs-writers-retreat

01/22/2026

We are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Lutsongs Songwriters Retreat!

Tickets are on sale now for 3 days and nights of learning, exploring, community, and songs songs songs. Led by our fantastic instructors: Michaela Anne and Humbird (Siri Undlin)

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We'll spend 3 days and nights by the gorgeous North Shore, at and we'd love to have you join us for the magic!

Details and tickets here: https://www.lutsongmusicfestival.com/lutsongs-writers...
stay warm, friends ❤️

08/07/2025

Hey everybody! Lutsong has been nominated in the Best Music Festival (Entertainment + Leisure) category for Minnesota Monthly’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Survey!
Thanks Minnesota Monthly!
https://www.minnesotamonthly.com/win/readers-picks/

Please place your vote if you love us!

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08/04/2025

Adventures in Americana you beautiful chronicle. Thank you for “seeing us” and all the incredible music/ians. Captain!

The intimate gathering on Lake Superior’s North Shore was an enchanting experience and a reminder to share art and savor life.

07/13/2025

From team Lutsong: thank you for your beautiful vibes all weekend. For giving us your valuable attention and time. Big love to Dave, Kara and Tom for making the sounds sound great. To the big hearted musicians that brought us all here to hear , thank you. We still for one more guitar pull at 7:30 if you’re still on the hill. Until we meet again next year , the second weekend in July, you all rock. 🤘