Live music @ NYMRCC Thursday, November 13
New York Mills, MN—November 7, 2025— The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2025 Fall Performing Arts Series continues with an unforgettable evening of jazz, Western swing, and original songwriting featuring Rue & Sabien on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!
Experience an electrifying performance by two of Minnesota’s most dynamic and seasoned musicians: Gary Rue and Randy Sabien. Together, this powerhouse duo delivers an energetic mix of jazz, Western swing, and singer-songwriter brilliance, blending masterful musicianship with witty storytelling and improvisational flair.
Gary Rue—guitarist, pianist, vocalist, and composer—has written songs recorded by artists such as Helen Reddy, Nick Lowe, and Prudence Johnson, and was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
“…these [Gary Rue] songs are a clear cut above the usual…each one features at least one major-league moment, phrase or hook…” — Minneapolis Star Tribune
Randy Sabien, a virtuoso of violin, guitar, mandolin, piano, and vocals, is known for his inventive approach to jazz in the Stéphane Grappelli tradition, weaving blues and Western swing into his unique sound.
“Rather than simply embellish a tune, [Sabien] re-conceives it, building and developing intriguing new musical motifs along the way…his playing couldn’t help but bring a smile to virtually every face in the room.” — Chicago Tribune
Expect a high-energy, improvisational performance filled with melodic surprises, sharp humor, and dazzling interplay between piano, guitar, violin, mandolin, and vocals. From classic jazz and Western swing to original compositions, Rue & Sabien promise a concert that’s both musically sophisticated and joyfully playful.
Event Details:
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Thursday, November 13, 2025 -
Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM -
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, 24 N Main Ave, NYMills -
Tickets: $12 advance / $15 at the door ($2 member discount) | Students $5 -
Cash bar + light refreshments available
Tickets are available online, by phone at 218-385-3339, or in person at the Cultural Center.
Get tickets here: https://kulcher.
By attending this concert, you help support the Cultural Center’s mission to bring live, diverse arts experiences to rural Minnesota. Performing arts sponsorships are also available to help make these events accessible to all.
For more information about the artists, visit garyrue.com/rue-and-sabien. For sponsorship inquiries, contact betsy@kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339.
Questions? Call the Cultural Center at (218) 385-3339 or visit the Center’s website at www.kulcher.org.
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About the Cultural Center
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. The Center offers visitors intimate opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, and a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Since its incorporation in 1990, the Cultural Center has been passionate about connecting people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota, celebrating the local and being a window to the world. For more information, call 218-385-3339, or visit www.kulcher.org.