Imagine Martin presents This Songs for You, a singer/songwriter series held at The Hive: Community Art Studio & Gallery 105 W. 1st Street, Downtown Fairmont in the Michael & Elizabeth Garry Building. Inspired by Imagine Martin’s mission of “Inspired to Create,” this series celebrates the power of music, songwriting, and storytelling to bring people together and encourage artistic expression.

Held in an intimate, welcoming space, the series is designed to inspire local musicians, songwriters, and aspiring artists to explore their talents, share their songs, and tell the stories behind their music.

Whether you're a musician, an aspiring songwriter, or simply someone who loves music, Inspired to Create a Song invites you to experience the passion, creativity, and personal stories that make every song unique.


Tickets are $20 per show, with a special $15 price for Friends of The Hive. Seating is limited, so purchase tickets at Community Information Hub & Gift Shop (The Hub), 103 W. 1st Street, Downtown Fairmont, SOON.

Nov 1st 2026

Radoslav Lorković is a Croatian-born and classically trained folk and blues musician, known in particular for his flair on the piano and accordion. He has six solo studio recordings, three live albums and has recorded and performed with numerous artists including Odetta, Asleep at the Wheel, Jimmy LaFave, Shawn Mullins, Greg Brown, Richard Shindell..


Dec 6th - 7PM

Charlie Roth is a songwriter, song finder, consummate showman, storyteller, world-traveling troubadour, and a man of a thousand songs. With over 40 years of honing his craft on guitar and harmonica, Charlie continues to share his love of music with audiences. Playing from the heart, he brings laughter, tears, and memories of good times, often all in the same set. His music has a way of touching the soul and bringing a little healing along the way.


January 3rd - 7PM 

Erik Koskinen is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own while heavily influenced by American roots music. The rhythmic integrity and musical tone is as important as the lyrical content and the artistic intent. Koskinen has reverently entered the anthology of uniquely crafted wry songs with the likes of Woody Guthrie and Ry Cooder while speaking as plainly as your neighbor. The Minneapolis Star Tribune calls Koskinen “the real deal” and “The best country songwriter in Minnesota”


February 7th -7PM

David Stoddard is a composer, songwriter, producer, educator, and music theory lover based in Minnesota, USA. He's also a successful songwriter.  He's a Kerrville New Folk winner and has taken top writing honors at the Minnesota Folk Festival, the South Florida Folk Festival, and the Tucson Folk Festival.  He tours throughout the US and Canada.  Although, admittedly, it doesn't tell you much about his own music (and he's loath to name-drop), it seems like some kind of obligation to let you know that he's performed with a huge number of lovely people, including Karen Mal, Dan Navarro, Leon Russell, Juice Newton, Cheryl Wheeler, Cliff Eberhardt, Robin and Linda Williams, Trout Fishing in America, The Arrogant Worms, Drew Nelson, Ronny Cox, David Olney, Beth Wood, Dan Hicks, and Michael Johnson.


March 7th - 7PM

Minnesota songwriter Kelley Smith blends whimsical, haunting melodies with poetic lyrics and wry charm. Inspired by the north country where she grew up, her music weaves together stories of family, love, and life.

A mother of four, Smith released her debut album, Moon Child, in 2022 and has collaborated with artists including Charlie Parr, Kelly Hunt, and Dave Simonett. Her highly anticipated sophomore album, Flowers, explores the stories of generations, universal sorrows, and the enduring power of love. Flowers will be released November 6, 2026, on Liatris Records.