Pert Near Sandstone

Name: Pert Near Sandstone
Start: 2026-11-12
End: 2026-11-13
Location: Merleyn

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 · — Fri, 13 Nov

Merleyn, Nijmegen · € 18,50

concert Folk party

American band Pert Near Sandstone takes the stage at Merleyn in Nijmegen. Their music is rooted in folk and rock.

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About: Pert Near Sandstone

This Minnesotan string band has been playing roots music with a distinctly Midwestern edge for over two decades, ranging from Appalachian old-time to contemporary bluegrass songwriting. Co-founders of the Blue Ox Music Festival and regulars on the American festival circuit, they bring their 2026 album Side by Side to European stages this year.

~20K

monthly listeners on Spotify

~10K

followers on Spotify

released studio and live albums

2015

founding of Blue Ox Music Festival (as co-founder)

What's new

2026-02
On February 27, 2026, Pert Near Sandstone released their ninth studio album Side by Side, independently recorded and co-produced with Ryan Young of Trampled By Turtles.
2026-05
In May 2026, the band performed live in the studio of The Current (89.3 FM Minneapolis) and gave an interview about the new album.
2025-07
In July 2025, Pert Near Sandstone performed at the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival in Rotterdam.

Tour

RotterdamEau ClaireSt. PaulSioux FallsSuperiorScandiaMadisonSt. CloudGlenwood CityWinonaPrincetonOmahaDenverFort CollinsIowa CityCumberland

Tracks

Pipe DreamOpening track of Side by Side (2026), also released live

Side by SideTitle track of the ninth studio album (2026)

Appalachian GirlOne of the most well-known songs from their discography

Ruben's TrainPopular song from the album Paradise Hop (2011)

Waiting DaysFrom the album Waiting Days (2023)

Recent shows

Sep 11, 2026 56 Brewing, Minneapolis (US)
Jul 30, 2026 Mears Park, St. Paul (US)
Jun 27, 2026 Main Stage, Eau Claire (US)

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