Mike and the Long Beds will be joined by special guest Mary Cutrufello for an evening of music and humor. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Students tickets (under 18) are $5. Purchase online here or in advance at Art Beat of Hayward, 15845 W. 2nd Street.

While the music made by Perry and the Long Beds has been variously described as ‘country folk,’ ‘roughneck folk,’ ‘folk-twang,’ and Americana, they prefer the description given by an audience member after a benefit concert in Perry’s old high school gym: 'You sound just like Gordon Lightfoot… only zippier!' Nice – but there are limits.…View post

While the music made by Perry and the Long Beds has been variously described as ‘country folk,’ ‘roughneck folk,’ ‘folk-twang,’ and Americana, they prefer the description given by an audience member after a benefit concert in Perry’s old high school gym: ‘You sound just like Gordon Lightfoot… only zippier!’ Nice – but there are limits.…View post

River Falls Public Library hosts a very special evening of live music and stories with Mike, the Long Beds, and special guest Mary Cutrufello. Join us before the concert at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Perry's new book, Montaigne in Barn Boots. Schedule: 6:30 -7:00 pm: Book reading and discussion with Michael Perry 7:00 - 9:00…View post

Besides presenting other bands as host of Tent Show Radio, and writing award-winning books, Mike finds time to set life to music with his own band. Michael Perry and the Long Beds have been variously described as 'country folk,' 'roughneck folk,' 'folk-twang,' and Americana. "I was raised by farmers and preachers and tough country women,…View post

Mike and the band, joined by special guests LASKA, will play the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire, WI.  Tickets are $20 and available here. Michael Perry and the Long Beds have been variously described as ‘country folk,’ ‘roughneck folk,’ ‘folk-twang,’ and Americana. “I was raised by farmers and preachers and tough country women, and…View post

Mike and the Long Beds, featuring special guest Mary Cutrufello, will play at Viroqua Masonic Center on November 3rd.  This show is hosted by Driftless Books & Music.  Tickets are $20 and are available here. Michael Perry and the Long Beds have been variously described as ‘country folk,’ ‘roughneck folk,’ ‘folk-twang,’ and Americana. “I was raised by farmers and…View post

Mike and the band will play the Ice House in Minneapolis on November 4th. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.  Tickets $20 and are available here. Michael Perry and the Long Beds have been variously described as ‘country folk,’ ‘roughneck folk,’ ‘folk-twang,’ and Americana. “I was raised by farmers and preachers and tough country women, and…View post

Mike and the Long Beds, featuring special guest Mary Cutrufello, will play at The Root Note, in La Crosse, WI. Tickets available here.

30-Minute Music Hour begins its new season with a performance by Michael Perry & the Long Beds live in the studios of Wisconsin Public Television in Madison. If you would like to attend the live performance in our studio, please send an email ASAP to [email protected]. We'll reply with your confirmation. Attendance is free and…View post