Name: Nathan Graham w/ Mark Joseph and the American Soul at FORWARD
Start: 2025-08-20T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-20T20:00:00-05:00
Location: White Oaks Park

$Nathan Graham w\/ Mark Joseph and the American Soul at FORWARD$

Nathan Graham w/ Mark Joseph and the American Soul
Wednesday, August 20, 5:30 PM-8 PM
White Oaks Park (Ward 3)
SCHEDULE
5 PM | Get ready!
Come early to enjoy the space and to grab your spot before the show starts. Food and beverage vendors will be onsite. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and picnics are welcome.
5:30 PM MARK JOSEPH AND THE AMERICAN SOUL (Minneapolis, MN)
Mark Joseph is a genre-spanning guitarist and vocalist whose powerful voice, magnetic stage presence, and relentless touring schedule have made him a standout in the American roots music scene. Hailing from Northfield, MN, Joseph brings a gritty, soulful energy to every performance—fusing blues, country, rock, and psychedelia into a sound that’s both deeply personal and unmistakably American. With a voice that evokes the raw honesty of Chris Stapleton and the range of Gregg Allman, and guitar chops that channel Clapton, Garcia, and Delta blues greats, Joseph has built a reputation as one of the hardest-working musicians on the road today.
https://www.markjoseph-music.com/
6:30 PM NATHAN GRAHAM (CHICAGO, IL)
Nathan Graham is a Chicago-born singer-songwriter merging South Side blues with Nashville Americana to create a soulful, introspective sound. After a decade spent backing blues singers at legendary spots like Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines, he took the mic to share his own stories - Graham’s soulful, steady sound emerged—a blend of poignant lyrics, heartfelt guitar, and a warm, reassuring vocal style that captures both heartbreak and healing.
Challenging traditional assumptions of what a singer-songwriter should look like, Graham has toured internationally with major label and indie acts alike. His music revolves around universal themes of connection and inclusivity; as he puts it, “I’m writing music to connect my story to yours…and maybe help both of us feel less alone.”
https://www.nathangrahammusic.com/
FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDORS
Little Thistle
Icy Chopps
F&J Compadres
Generously supported by Mayo Clinic and KROC.
ABOUT FORWARD PARK CONCERTS
These free, Wednesday evening concerts highlight local bands and regional headliners. Concerts are held in six different walkable, pet friendly, and bike trail connected parks - one in each city ward. The music starts at 5:30 and wraps up by 8 pm. Come early to enjoy the park before the show, visit the bookmobile, and grab a coloring sheet and crayons for the kids!
Everyone is welcome! Picnic baskets, coolers, well-behaved pups, and blankets are encouraged, and here will be local food and beverage vendors on site.
Closed captioning will be available with your data-connected smart phone or tablet.
For more information on this event and Rochester Public Music, check out our website! https://www.rochestermn.gov/music
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.