Versatile folk artist John Agacki specializes in Irish music, which he performs monthly at Carmody Irish Pub as “John O’Gacki.” But his music isn’t just about the Emerald Isle: Agacki also celebrates Nordic culture performing Scandinavian music at events like the Julebyen Christmas Market in Knife River. His song “Dancing My Life with You” won a 2012 contest on the nationally syndicated radio show A Prairie Home Companion. A new sea shanty album with concertina player Linda Crumpton is expected in November, as are Christmas singles with the handbell ensemble Strikepoint and the Lake Superior Youth Choir.