11-04-2025
'Munson Fest' will benefit Semisonic/New Standards musician's recovery from stroke
John Munson — a Minnesota musician who has played in groups like Semisonic, Trip Shakespeare, The Twilight Hours, and The New Standards — suffered a stroke in late February.
Since then, friends and fans have rallied together, raising more than $135,000 to support his recovery and medical expenses. Now, a benefit concert, dubbed Munson Fest, has been launched to continue that support. The one-night fest will take place at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul on May 1.
The concert features friends and collaborators like Chan Poling and Steve Roehm of The New Standards, Aby Wolf (Champagne Confetti), Matt Wilson and His Orchestra, The Dust of Suns, Dlyan Hicks, and more acts that will be announced in the lead-up to the show.
Tickets are on sale now — though, seating is already looking pretty limited — with prices starting at $35.
