Duluth native Nikki Lemire is an accomplished harpist, vocalist and songwriter who has earned widespread acclaim for her debut solo album, Live at Lakewood, released in May 2024. The album showcases deeply personal songs exploring themes of love, loss and motherhood. Lemire’s work has received regional radio play, including being spotlighted on The Current’s Scouting Report as “someone to watch.” Now living in the Twin Cities area, Lemire made her hometown solo debut at Sacred Heart Music Center in October as part of her northern Minnesota tour.