Aksel
Krafnick
Music
Turn up the volume and amplify your next event with a professional acoustic musician
Located in Central Minnesota, Aksel offers a premium music experience for any event or gathering
Discover unparalleled music that enhances your special event to the next level
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My name is Aksel Krafnick and I’m a solo acoustic musician with over 20 years of professional performance experience, playing a wide range of genres to suit any crowd. My music creates the perfect atmosphere for cocktail parties, backyard gatherings, bars and taprooms, wedding ceremonies, fundraisers, and special events. Whether you’re looking for laid-back ambiance or engaging live entertainment, I tailor each performance to the moment.
Aksel Krafnick Music
Kraft and Cover is a powerful acoustic duo showcasing the standout vocals and musicianship of Kim Anne and Aksel Krafnick. With over 10 years of performing together, we bring classic and contemporary covers to life with our own unique twist. Our onstage chemistry shines through every song, and our easy camaraderie is guaranteed to make you smile. Perfect for cocktail parties, backyard hangouts, bars and taprooms, wedding ceremonies, fundraisers, and special events, Kraft and Cover creates an engaging, feel-good atmosphere wherever we play.
Kraft and Cover
Way Up North is a high-energy country-rock band that’s been rocking Central Minnesota for over five years. This five-piece group loves to shake things up, blending classic country, ’90s favorites, contemporary hits, and crowd-pleasing party anthems. A perfect fit for bars and taprooms, nightclubs, premier stages, and indoor or outdoor festivals, Way Up North delivers music that’ll have you stomping your feet, cutting loose, and having a great time from the first song to the last.
Way Up North
The Honey Badgers are an incredible six-piece band with deep classic and country-rock roots, known for their high energy and undeniable chemistry. Believe it or not, this group has been rocking Central Minnesota for over 20 years, bringing experience and excitement to every stage they play. Their setlist spans multiple genres—from contemporary hits to full-blown party anthems—ensuring there’s something for everyone. The Honey Badgers love to travel and are always willing to go the distance for your town, nightclub, or street dance. One thing’s guaranteed: loads of fun every time they perform.
The Honey Badgers
90’s Alt Rock Tribute Band is a premier Central Minnesota tribute show celebrating the iconic rock sounds of the 1990s. This six-piece band is packed with familiar tunes and hit songs from the decade, performed by some of Central Minnesota’s most refined music professionals. With over four years of live shows under our belt, we deliver a rocking good time that takes you back in time and down the number line. Relive your glory days and sing along to all your favorite ’90s classics as we bring the soundtrack of the decade back to life.
90’s Alt Rock Tribute
At WCPA, we believe that having something to teach and being able to motivate students are like two necessary oars in a rowboat. Without both oars, the boat will go in circles! Our teachers are highly trained professionals who love what they do — and that’s infectious. Our programs also promote a group dynamic wherever possible, and for pre-college-aged students, that’s motivating. Even the bustling sound experienced when entering the music school is part of this philosophy, inspiring students and honoring their musical lives with a beautiful facility in which to make it.
The Wirth Center
The Scotch Rockets are a high-octane grunge rock powerhouse from St. Cloud, Minnesota. This heavy-rocking four-piece cranks it up to eleven every time they hit the stage, delivering raw riffs, driving rhythms, and unapologetic volume. Never afraid of a little feedback, The Scotch Rockets embrace the gritty, unfiltered edge that defines true rock ‘n’ roll. If you’re ready for loud, intense, and in-your-face energy, this band brings it!
The Scotch Rockets
Radio Nation is a high-energy Top 40 Rock, Country, and Pop band delivering the biggest hits from the past six decades. Known for performing the songs everyone knows and loves—from yesterday’s classics to today’s chart-toppers—Radio Nation keeps the party going from the first note to the final encore. Their upbeat, polished, and entertaining show is designed to keep the dance floor packed and the crowd singing along all night long. If you’re looking for nonstop energy and wall-to-wall hits, Radio Nation brings the soundtrack.
Radio Nation
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Performances:
2/28 - Prairie’s Edge Resort and Casino - Granite Falls, MN
The Honey Badgers
3/6 - Obbink Distilling - St. Joseph, MN
Aksel Krafnick Music
3/26 - Legends - St. Cloud, MN
Aksel Krafnick Music
3/28 - The LaPlayette - St. Joseph, MN
Way Up North Band
4/17 - Obbink Distillery - St. Joseph, MN
Aksel Krafnick Music
4/18 - The Meyer Red Barn - St. Joseph, MN
Aksel Krafnick Music and Paul Lawrence Music
4/26 - The Skatin’ Place - St. Cloud, MN
The Wirth Center Presents: Student Rock Band Showcase Spring 26’
5/1 - Rollies - St. Cloud, MN
The Honey Badgers
