The Wild West Bank Sound Screening + Q&A
Advertisement
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6 pm Doors // 7 pm Screening
All Ages
The Parkway is pleased to present a new documentary from Twin Cities PBS, The Wild West Bank Sound, highlighting the artists, venues, and cultural movements that made the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood a defining force in Minnesota’s music history.
Blending archival footage, historic photography, and personal stories from musicians and community voices, The Wild West Bank Sound traces the evolution of a neighborhood that became a creative home for folk, bluegrass, reggae, rock, and more. From the studio behind acclaimed music documentaries including The Minneapolis Sound, First Avenue: Closer to the Stars, and Minnesota Hardcore, the film reveals how this cultural movement shaped both local and national music. A live Q&A with author and radio host Cyn Collins will follow the screening.
6 pm Doors // 7 pm Screening
All Ages
The Parkway is pleased to present a new documentary from Twin Cities PBS, The Wild West Bank Sound, highlighting the artists, venues, and cultural movements that made the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood a defining force in Minnesota’s music history.
Blending archival footage, historic photography, and personal stories from musicians and community voices, The Wild West Bank Sound traces the evolution of a neighborhood that became a creative home for folk, bluegrass, reggae, rock, and more. From the studio behind acclaimed music documentaries including The Minneapolis Sound, First Avenue: Closer to the Stars, and Minnesota Hardcore, the film reveals how this cultural movement shaped both local and national music. A live Q&A with author and radio host Cyn Collins will follow the screening.
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
The Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave,Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherThe Parkway Theater
