LATEST NEWS: Michael L. Bjerke, Chris Robert Johnson and Lisa Ryan recorded a full length acoustic record entitled "Acoustic Tapestry" which has been released on all major platforms. Please search "Michael L. Bjerke" on all major platforms.
Bjerke & The Ripsters will release "Devil in Disguise" and "Spank da Bootie". Stay tuned!
Upcoming LIVE shows:
*** May 5, 2026, 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm, The Ripsters "Unplugged" feat. Mike Bjerke and Chris Johnson at The Crystal Bar & Grill, Mora, MN, an acoustic show.
*** May 23, 2026, 6 pm- 9 pm, The Ripsters "Unplugged" feat. Mike Bjerke and Chris Johnson at Northern Hollow Winery, Foley, MN, an acoustic show especially for the winery.
*** June 19, 2026, 8:30- 11:30 pm, Bjerke & The Ripsters at Froggy's Bar & Grill, Pine City, MN 55063. FULL BAND SHOW!
*** June 20, 2026, 5- 9 pm, Bjerke & The Ripsters at Spring Brook Golf Course, Mora, MN. FULL BAND SHOW!
*** July 11, 2026, 6- 9 pm, Bjerke "Unplugged" at Hinckley Softball Fields for the Rod Sycks' Memorial Softball Tournament, Hinckley, MN. SOLO ACOUSTIC SHOW!
*** July 25, 2026, TBD, Bjerke & The Ripsters at the Mud Bog and Biker Party, Bruno, MN. FULL BAND SHOW!
*** August 14, 2026, 7:00- 9 pm, Bjerke "Unplugged" at Pine City Country Club, Pine City, MN 55063. Solo acoustic show immediately following the "Putts for Paws" golf tournament!
*** August 29, 2026, 7- 11 pm, Bjerke & The Ripsters at Askov Town Festival aka the Rutabaga Festival, Askov, MN. FULL BAND SHOW!
