Women in Music: mini festival event day honoring female musicians

Showcasing original music from the Midwest with performances by the songwriters, special tribute sets to superstars, and an MSUM cover band
About this Event

Celebrating Women in Music

Join us at TAK Music Venue on March 14, 2027, beginning at 1:00 PM (Central Time) for a fun afternoon featuring local performers rocking both original tunes and your favorite covers. It’s all about celebrating the amazing women making waves in music right here in our community. Bring your friends and the whole family to enjoy great vibes and support some awesome talent!

This year's event at TAK will feature Deb Jenkins, Skarlett Woods, and Kari Marie (who will be performing a solo set as well as channeling her inner Gwen Stefani). New to the lineup this year are TBD trio and Silver Winds Flute Quartet. A student band from local Minnesota University Moorhead State will be featured as well.

To start off the event, culinary delights from Deb's Corner Foods are available for purchase! Deb returns as the official vendor for the evening, serving delicious meals and snacks to please the palates of carnivorous and vegetarian/vegan attendees alike. Deb's concessions will be available as soon as the doors open. The venue will also have a variety of cold beverages available for purchase, including plenty of options for adult libations at the full-service bar (with proof of ID).

All ages are welcome at this show! Children under 7 are admitted for free.

All General Admission ticketholders will have access to a table for enjoying the social hour and performance, available on a first-come-first-served basis.

• General Admission: $20 - This ticket includes access to the tables closest to the back; seats are unassigned
• ADA Admission: $20
• Reserved GA Table: $88 - For those that enjoy peace of mind, reserve a table in the front of the general admission section. Will comfortably sit up to 4 concertgoers. Price of the table includes admission to the event.
• VIP Admission: $30 - For those that enjoy sitting during a show, this ticket includes the tables closest to the front in the VIP section; seats are unassigned
• VIP Table: $132 - Small round table reserved in the VIP section. Will seat up to 4 concertgoers. Price of the table includes admission to the event.
• FRONT ROW TABLES: $150 - small round table reserved in the front row closest to the stage. Will seat up to 4 concertgoers. Price of the table includes admission to the event.

STUDENTS: Show your valid school ID to receive $15 admission at the door!!! This includes Elementary, Junior/Senior High, College/University student identification cards.

Any remaining general admission tickets will be sold for $30 at the door (cash price; credit card fees apply to all at-the-door ticket sales)

Huge thanks to the show sponsor, CultureRat, for their generous and continued support of this event.

Thank you for supporting live & local music! All sales are final.

Skarlett Woods

Duluth-based Singer-Songwriter and guitarist Skarlett Woods can only be placed in one musical category: powerful. Her original work can be daring and Jazzy like early 1970's Joni Mitchell, poetic like Bob Dylan, sweet and sexy like Norah Jones or laced with Americana like Brandi Carlile. Skarlett has opened for acts such as Stephen Stills, Judy Collins and the Blues Traveler. Hailed by Dave Franklin, (Dancing About Architecture), as a “worthy successor to the likes of James Taylor, Joan Baez or His Bobness”.

Now, while the term “eclectic” might conjure notions of disarray or disconnection, it’s the restlessness of her creative spirit that truly defines the essence of this musical journey. Skarlett deftly weaves together the rich tapestry of quintessentially American sounds—folk, roots, rock ‘n’ roll, and alt-country, the very strands that comprise the vibrant fabric of Americana music—blending and merging them into a sonic tapestry that mirrors her own restless soul.

Kari Marie

Originally from the Minneapolis area, Kari began studying piano in 1993 and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Concordia College in 2009. She performed in jazz band through junior and senior high school, and served as the principal pianist for the Dakota Jazz Big Band in Fargo, ND, from 2021-2025. Starting in 2021, she has been featured as the annual holiday piano performer for West Acres Mall. In 2025, Kari was hired at Minnesota State University Moorhead as a collaborative pianist for vocal students, as well as for the church choir at Olivet Lutheran in Fargo in 2026.

Kari's early performance career began as a solo singer & songwriter, playing in the Minneapolis circuit from 2006-2009 and in Fargo regularly since 2012. She organized and presented an annual Carole King tribute called "Raspberry Jam" from 2015-2019 featuring prominent local musicians, which has been revived post-pandemic in 2023. Other local bands that Kari has performed with include: The Human Element (rock), Gina Powers Band (country rock), Kari Marie Trio (originals & unique piano covers), Willie Waldman Project (live improvisation), Blue Wailers (traditional blues), Pastime Activity (System of a Down cover band), The Mardi Gras Kings (New Orleans traditional jazz), and Dat Funk Band (iconic soul).

Deb Jenkins is a Registered Nurse and Breast Cancer survivor twice. She is the mother of two adult children, grandmother to two beautiful grandchildren, and married to keyboard player Mike Jenkins for 50 years. She is the founder of Celebration of Women, a notorious music event that ran for 25 years and influenced the lives of numerous young female musicians.

Deb is a powerful vocalist and has been a cornerstone of the Fargo music scene since the 1970s. Preferring to sing the blues, she has an inclusive repertoire spanning from The Beatles, Joan Armatrading, Peggy Lee , and Billie Holiday. She has performed in outdoor Fargo music festivals, night clubs, and fundraisers for virtually every type of audience. Deb recorded two albums with her bands, Down Home Blues and Deb Jenkins Freedom. She currently continues her business, Deb’s Corner Foods and Catering , which has been in the FM area for over 25 years.

TBD (not to be confused with “to be determined”) is an American acoustic trio composed of longtime best friends Tony Peterson, Bailey Krusen and David Triptow. Hailing from Fargo, ND, TBD is known for their creative three-part harmonies and blend of folk and pop styles. Rooted in genuine friendship and shared love of music, their heartfelt performances are equal parts fun and soulful. TBD puts its own stamp on well and lesser known songs giving them a fresh and unique twist.

The Silver Winds Flute Quartet is a professional flute ensemble, formed in 2002 by four talented flutists in the Fargo-Moorhead area (Erika Tomten, Peggy Hammerling, Deb Haarsager, Kirstin Carlson). Their love of music brought them together to perform quartet music written for various combinations of C flute, piccolo, alto flute and bass flute. They have performed regularly as a group for a variety of occasions and events including recitals, weddings, receptions, parties, religious services, corporate events and community gatherings. The Silver Winds Flute Quartet is dedicated to providing the best variety and quality flute ensemble music in the area.