Upcoming Shows

(Matt’s acoustic shows not posted here.)

Matt Aakre and the Dirty Little Secret are only playing a handful of select shows throughout the year. Book early to see if dates are available for your event. We'd love to play for you! Dates start at $4,000 - $5,000 depending on the distance from Fargo, ND.

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Summer of 2025

June 27 – Private Event on Lake Lida

June 28 – Roadhouse – Comorant, MN

July 8 – Opening for Sawyer Brown at the Red River Valley Fair – Fargo, ND

July 12 – Hazen, ND

July 18 – Wahpeton, ND

August 8 – Garrison, ND

August 22 – Buckaroo – The Lights – West Fargo, ND

September 13 – Private Event – Fargo, ND

September 26 – Private Event – Fargo, ND

Looking to book Matt for his acoustic show? Contact him on his Facebook page.

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Band History

Same Old Band. Just A New Name

Matt Aakre and the Dirty Little Secret essentially started back in 2001, the band name then was another name back then. After 5 albums and 10+ years together, the original members all departed that band for personal and professional reasons. After years of not playing together, the original members are back together.

The members of Matt Aakre and the Dirty Little Secret (MADLS) are Matt Aakre, Nathan Stang, Luke Nygaard, Ryan Schmoll, Ty Taylor, and Jeb Reinhiller. Primarily a country-rock group, MADLS plays everything from hard rock and country to their own originals that people have come to love over the last 20 + years.

Ever wonder how to pronounce Aakre? You are not alone. The best way to say is like, “The Grand Ole Aakre (Opry)”