Music on the Cortile

Overview

Music on the Cortile (previously known as Music from the Porch and Music in the Café) presents live performances by musicians in the picturesque Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. Taking place over four Wednesday lunch hours, these concerts offer an opportunity to hear talented local musicians. Best of all, they’re free and open to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch to enjoy during the concert.

All concerts are 12-1 pm.

At just 18 years old, Nolen Sellwood, from Prior Lake, Minnesota, made a remarkable entrance into the music world. Meeting producer John Wright in 2021, Nolen arrived scruffy and guitar in hand, eager to share his vision for a short “indie” album. Playing his original tunes, Sellwood impressed Wright, who was amazed to learn that Nick Drake heavily influenced him. Now, Sellwood and his trio, featuring childhood friends Sam Hovda on Piano and Trumpet and Owen Reinert Nash on Percussion and Bass, offer a modern take on British Isles folk music. With Nolen leading the way, they captivate audiences with their somber yet acoustic sound.