Welcome to the online home of Warren Nelson - Songwriter, Musician, Entertainer, Poet, Historian, Radio Host and a Tent-show "Man of the Cloth" with a career in show business lasting over 40 years.
A Fairmont, Minnesota native, Warren is the founder of Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua and has led a team of talented musicians, actors, researchers and technicians in the creation of numerous large-scale, historical musicals since the 1970's.
For full information regarding upcoming performances, be sure to visit the Media page for times and contact information. If you would like to be informed of my future appearances and plans, please send your email address to: info@warrennelson.com
Greetings Wide Awake Citizens!
January 7, 2026
Wide Awake Citizens! Hope the new year brings you happiness and good fortune. For the past several months I have been working on compiling a book of my song lyrics. Many people have been asking for this for several years. My career as a song writer began in 1964 and I have written nearly four hundred songs. The plan is to have it released by early summer or fall at the latest.
We are making changes to our performance schedule at Harbor Table in Washburn. Previously we played at the Harbor Table in Washburn on Fridays beginning a 4 pm, however that didn’t work for many people. Beginning in January we will present our concerts on Saturdays starting at 4:00. Looking forward to seeing you there. You can see the schedule for the first part of this year on this site to the left.
Our core performers are Ed Willett on cello, Otis MeLennon on harmonica and Rowan Nelson-Ferris on banjo and guitar along with myself. You will also see Phil Anich and Tom Mitchell in some of these shows.
Thanks as always for your interest and support of our music.
Warren
