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The lineup: Plenty to rock to at Daze & Knights Festival
On Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, four live musical acts will dazzle the main stage at the 2026 St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival.
Shane Martin will break in the festival main stage Friday evening from 5:30-8:30 p. m. with a unique blend of modern country rock.
Shane Martin and his full band deliver a high-energy country rock experience that keeps audiences on their feet, dancing, and singing along from start to finish. Based in the Minneapolis area, the group blends modern country with classic and contemporary rock and pop, creating a dynamic sound that appeals to a wide range of fans. Martin has shared the stage with numerous national acts and captivated crowds at festivals and packed venues alike. Performing over 200 shows annually, Shane Martin is quickly becoming one of the Midwest’ s premier live acts, leaving audiences wanting more at every turn.
Later, pull up a lawn chair to see The Fabulous Armadillos perform. Listen to country, heavy metal, 1970s soft rock and beyond live Friday night, 8:30 to 11:30 p. m. This eight-person group will bring back memories, playing songs just like audience members recalled them in their heyday.
The band began performing in St. Cloud in 2006 and has now played countless regional venues in the Midwest and has even performed in Mexico. Come out of your shell and don’ t miss out on The Fabulous Armadillos. There will be a $ 10 cover charge and all ages are welcome( with adult supervision). Learn more about the band at fabulousarmadillos. com.
On Saturday, Aug. 8, Lakefront will perform from 5:30 to 8:30 p. m. Lakefront is a Minneapolis-based band led by Austyn James that blends modern country, pop and rock. This band uses melodic hooks, storytelling and festival-ready energy to captivate their audiences. All ages are welcome to this free performance.
Taking the stage from 9 p. m. to midnight will be the band Mason Dixon Line.
Mason Dixon Line is a country-rock outfit. Formed in 2018,
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Knights Festival)
AT RIGHT: The Shane Martin Band kicks off the main stage musical acts. The band performs on Friday, Aug. 7, from 5:30-8:30 p. m. at the St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival.
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