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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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June 15 – Private Event

June 21 – Spiritwood Resort ND

June 22 – The Roadhouse, Cormorant MN


July 4 – Hettinger, ND

July 5 – Stanley, ND

July 13 – Private Event


Aug 16 – The Boathouse, Cormorant MN

Aug 17 – TBA

Aug 24 – Potato Days, Barnesville, MN

Aug 30 – Aakrepalooza, Rollage, MN

Aug 31 – Private Event

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

Acoustic Facebook

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)”

MADLS Music

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Old School Pics 5

February 25, 2024

Old School Pics 4

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Old School Pics 3

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Old School Pics 2

February 25, 2024

Old School Pics 1

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Aakrepalooza 2021

February 25, 2024

Windbreak 2021

February 25, 2024

Beach Bums 2021

February 25, 2024

Wimbledon 2021

February 25, 2024

The Original 2023

February 25, 2024

Music on the Mountain 2023

February 25, 2024

Roadhouse 2023

February 25, 2024

Murphy’s Pub 2024

February 25, 2024

Windbreak 2017

September 15, 2019

Hawley Street Dance 2019

September 15, 2019

Aakrepalooza 2021

Gone – Arthurs Barn

Fishin in the Dark – Arthurs Barn

Hillbilly Shoes – Arthurs Barn

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