The Mankato Mouse will be in the House bringing a blend of country, bluegrass, country-rock and some five part acapella vocals. It’s Mother’s Day weekend – treat Mom to this Minnesota gem. 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. May 9th, 2026 Venue fully accessible with auditorium seating and onsite parking Bar serving beer, wine, water, and sodas Doors Open at 6:30PM, Showtime at 7PM Visit Widespot’s website for details, tickets and more: widespot.org, or by calling: 715-448-0536. Cash purchase tickets will be available at the door. WideSpot is supported by a number of community sponsors, including the Queenan Foundation, the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Foundation and the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council who’s activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the MN State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

A Mankato based band, City Mouse has been playing for fans in the Upper Midwest for over fifty years. The group has opened for The Beach Boys, Robert Cray, Little Feat, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and many more. The current lineup of seasoned players has been playing together since 1986, playing a musical blend of country, bluegrass, country-rock, blues and five-part a cappella vocals. The lineup consists of Billy Steiner (harp, electric guitar and vocals), Dale Haefner (piano), Ron Arsenault, (acoustic guitar and vocals), Dave Pengra (bass guitar and vocals), Mike Pengra (drums and vocals) and Tim Waters (vocals, electric guitar, banjo and pedal steel). Every member of City Mouse has been a finalist for a MN Music Award in various individual and group categories. City Mouse was inducted into the MN Rock/Country Hall of Fame in 2007.