Forest Folk Presents: Collapsing Stars Live at Pete's Candy Store

Collapsing Stars (Minneapolis, MN, USA)

2026 Woodford Folk Festival Performer (AUS)

2026 Dorrigo Folk Festival Performer (AUS)

Named a top 100 SXSW Artist by NPR Music, Minneapolis based Collapsing Stars shaped their distinctive sound touring through the American West. In recent years they have blossomed into an internationally acclaimed touring act performing on global stages. Blending folk, blues and Americana sounds with beautifully interlaced cello and vocal harmonies, comparisons range from Iron & Wine and Gregory Alan Isakov, to Nick Drake and early Bon Iver. When the pandemic shuttered music venues, they launched the popular web series Forest Folk Sessions – intimate performances in a breathtaking natural setting. In 2026, they completed a sold out tour of Australia including performances at Woodford Folk Festival and Dorrigo Folk Festival.

"Collapsing Stars' languid folk songs are punctuated by forceful stabs of bluesy guitar — and, in the case of "The Storm," a few appropriate nature sounds. The effect can be whispery and beautiful, but the band's music maintains a welcome undercurrent of reflection, doubt and even dread." - Stephen Thompson, NPR Music