Come to the Empire’s Music Box August 22nd, 2026!

The Empire's monthly Music Box features 3 local acts, as well as an open-to-the-public jam at the start of every show. If you're interested in live, local music, the Music Box is the place to be! Come for the music, stay for the good vibes(and the free popcorn).

This month, our featured artists are DeziLou, Mediocre at Best, and Maura Fergusen!

Doors open at 6:00 PM, open-jam starts at 7:00 PM

The Music Box is one of the only venues in Grand Forks that allows artists to play what they want, and our Music Box stage helps to give any musician a platform to perform, regardless the genre or experience.

Tickets available by donation at the door. Recommended Donation of $10. The Music Box is supported through our sponsor, Rydell GMC and through donations from our community.

Meet the Artists!

Don’t let the name fool you… or maybe do. Mediocre at Best is a husband-and-wife acoustic duo putting a stripped-down spin on pop-punk favorites. We play acoustic covers of songs you probably know, tell a few jokes along the way, and don’t take ourselves too seriously. We can’t promise perfection, but we can promise you’ll leave with a smile… and hopefully an earworm!

Maura Ferguson has a big voice, an autoharp, and an array of covers that span a wide variety of genres. Every set is different based on the vibe, and you never quite know what’s next, and that is part of the adventure. Punk, folk, new wave, indie, musical theatre, even old children’s favorites are on the menu, all with Maura’s signature spin. 

DeziLou is an artist from the Fargo/Moorhead area. More info to come!