Feb. 11: Minnesota State Mankato's Performance Series Presents Martin Zellar in Concert

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Venue, 1825 Madison Ave., Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts News Release

MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Department of Performing Arts will present Martin Zellar & The Hardways in concert Wednesday, Feb, 11. The concert will take place at The Venue (the former Shopko building), 1825 Madison Avenue, Mankato at 7 p.m. Doors to The Venue open at 6 p.m. Regional favorites City Mouse will open the show at 7 p.m.

Martin Zellar first appeared on the Twin Cities music scene in the late ‘80s as the lead singer and songwriter for the alt-country band The Gear Daddies. The Gear Daddies released two albums on Polygram Records, appeared on Late Night with David Letterman and toured extensively for three years before amicably parting ways in 1992. Zellar continues to record and perform as a solo artist and with his band, The Hardways, releasing eight more albums on the Rykodisc and Owen Lee Recording labels. More than 35 years down the road from his first release, Zellar continues to make his living writing, recording, and performing music.

Advance admission for the concert is $25; tickets day of show are $30. Advance tickets are available at the Crooked Pint or online at hss.mnsu.edu/music-events or call the Performance Series office, (507) 389-5549.