PAUL BERGEN is a guitar wizard who fronts the Minneapolis-based Astronauts of Rhythm and Sound. He can be seen around town as Becky Kapell’s guitarist, and regularly shares the stage with local artists like Molly Maher and Eric Koskinen, to name a few. Paul played with Molly and the Heymakers in the 1990’s and has toured all over the world with artists like Rosie Flores and Wanda Jackson, even performing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Paul is a prolific songwriter and bandleader, leaning heavily into his own mashup of styles including rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and a touch of country.

The International Treasures

Tugging on heartstrings and bringing smiles to faces since 2020, your Minnesota neighbors have been captivating audiences throughout the Midwest with their charismatic storytelling, sweet harmonies, and transcendent songs about the universal human condition. Active performers as solo artists and involved in various musical projects, Ted and Doyle both have a solid recording catalog. The International Treasures’ debut album, Together, We Are The International Treasures will be released into the world on Sept. 17, 2023.

Ted was named the Midwest Country Music Organization’s 2022 Maverick Award Winner, a year after his video “Just For Show” won the MCMO’s 2021 Video of the Year. Doyle is a celebrated songwriter, recently having been selected as finalist in the 2023 Red Lodge Songwriting Competition.

Doyle Turner and Ted Hajnasiewicz are two gifted musicians who have come together to create something truly extraordinary. There is a palpable synergy when they appear together on stage.