Good Times @ The Gardens 2024’s musical line-up included both local and regional talent in a variety of musical genres

Michael Gay, a Minneapolis-based country folk storyteller, was Good Times @ The Gardens 2024’s inaugural musical performer. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Michael Gay was inspired by the singer-songwriters of his dad’s generation–Willie Nelson, John Prine and Jerry Jeff Walker. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Good Times @ The Gardens exclusive food and beverage vendor Eclectic Culinary Concepts, serves up a limited menu of tasty food options, including street tacos with a choice of Chicken Tinga or Briarra and fresh tortilla chips with house made salsa. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

The Dan Lowinger Four, lead by Dan Lowinger (obviously), is steeped in the tradition of Western swing and classic country. He’s joined by guitarist Dan Neale, bass player Erik Lillestol, and Scott Wenum on drums. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Consider one of the most versatile guitarist, Dan Neale’s fingerpicking and flatpicking allows him to adapt to various musical genres. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

For lovers of 1920’s-1960’s jazz, Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz hit the spot at the June 19th Good Times @ The Gardens. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Accompanied on guitar by Robert Bell, Debbie Briggs soulful voice brings vintage jazz alive. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Joyann Parker and dynamic guitarist and vocalist Mark Lamoine acoustic performance incorporates both original music and handpicked cover songs. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

John Bream of the Star Tribune calls Joyann Parker’s voice, “dynamically emotional and goosebumps-inducing…” and we agree 100%. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

A veteran performer of Good Times @ The Gardens, Joyann Parker’s musical talent always brings a crowd to enjoy good music, good food and good friends. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

A little lesson in subtraction….woodfire nachos BEFORE they get to the table and AFTER guests get a hold hold of them. They are that good! Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

A storyteller singer, Tony Cuchetti’s heartfelt Americana style of music creates a laid back vibe. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

A skilled songwriter, Tony Cuchetti tries to let songs develop in a natural way. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Joshua J Schmid of Cryote Music defines the music he plays as “hand crafted, local, triple washed, organic, non-GMO, farm to table, artisanal, folk rock music”. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Cryote Music by Joshua Schmidt released his new album Transcendental Love Songs at the July 19th Good Times @ The Gardens. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Getting the crowd out of their seats and dancing is never a problem for Jeff & Greg of the Old Country Brothers Duo. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Playing the “good stuff” like Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam and Alabama, the Old Country Brothers Duo are always spot on for the Good Times @ The Gardens crowd. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Jeff of Old Country Brothers Duo keeps the crowd entertained with the great country music and fun banter. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Dan Lowinger & Ryan Otto of the Cole Diamond Band perform an unlikely concoction of vintage rock & roll and outlaw country. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Drawing on influences that range from Waylon and Willie to Brooks & Dunn, Cole Diamond delivers a modern take on a classic sound. Photo Credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

The Neverly Sisters & Friends are a 5-piece band comprised of acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, bass, drums and of course….vocals. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Rain may have been rapping on the windows while the Neverly Sisters & Friends performed, but The Gardens’ huge Wedding Reception Tent kept everyone safe, dry and having a good time. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Good Times @ The Gardens was one of the first venues to host The New Havoline Supremes, St. Paul’s newest country band by the dueling lead guitars of Dan Lowinger and writer/vocalist Mary Cutrufello. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

The New Havoline Supremes mix classic country from the 60s and 70s, a few guitar-fueled jam-outs, and their trademark in-song stories, playing it all with the swagger and virtuosity that only comes from decades of nights on the bandstand. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Southern Minnesota’s own Jeremy Poland & Lantz Dale performed original music at Good Times @ The Gardens on Aug 14th. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Singer & Songwriter Jeremy Poland’s incredible charisma and palpable talent makes for an incredible night of music at Good Times @ The Gardens. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Americana Dream featuring Debbie Briggs combined elements of various American roots music styles, including country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, Gospel, etc… Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Extremely talented and in high demand, Debbie Briggs musical flexibility ensures the crowd will always have a good times at The Gardens. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

The four man Gabe Marchán Group consists of the very talented Gabe Marchán, Dave Coldren, Matt Rhodes & Barry Knudson. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

The blues can’t be beat with Gabe Marchán Group band member Barry Knudson on drums and Gabe Marchán on lead guitar. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock

Gabe Marchán Group member Dave Coldren plays the keys with Matt Rhodes on bass and Gabe Marchán on lead guitar. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock