Duluth-based artist Austin Castle said he has “three chords and stories to tell.” He was the winner of Duluth Dylan Fest’s singer-songwriter contest in 2024 and performed at Country Fest in 2023. Castle sings his original Americana/country tunes and accompanies himself on acoustic guitar, supported by Cole Mikel Gewerth on electric guitar, Ashe Berton on bass, and “Big Case” Casey Gillard on cajon and/or drums. He has released two albums — Northwoods in 2022 and Seasons in 2023. A third is planned for later this year.