Lake Wobegon Brass Band

Anoka, Twin Cities metro

Anoka-based British-style brass band known for a dark, mellow tone.

Lake Wobegon Brass Band is a British-style brass band from Anoka, Minnesota, known for a dark, mellow tone. Its name comes from Garrison Keillor's radio show A Prairie Home Companion. The band, led by Dr. Matthew George, has played concerts in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas and toured Great Britain twice. It is a veteran performer at Northfield's Vintage Band Festival, including in 2025.