Let's help feed the people and reunite with friends of the iconic Lost Chord Record store.

THE BACKSTORY

The first Lost Chord Reunion was planned by Mark Weinstein/Nicki Van Stelten (former owners of the Lost Chord Record store) and friends from City Mouse, and was held on August 30, 2010 at Red Sky Lounge. It was aimed at collecting together the memories, music and people that surrounded the culture of the Lost Chord. The Reunion Party celebrated the memories, music and people that surrounded the culture of the Lost Chord and the impact this iconic record store had on the Mankato music scene and the broader cultural changes during the times of 1971 -1984.

On August 30, 2015 we lost Mark Weinstein to a rapid 17 day bout of kidney cancer and his life celebration memorial supported ECHO food shelf, because as Mark said and lived, ” NO one should go hungry.”

In August 2020, his sons Steve Neitge and David Weinstein with 35 years of community hockey connections launched the inaugural ECHO food shelf Hockey Spectacular Tournament at All Seasons Arena. Over six years, they have raised over $130,ooo to support understanding of food insecurity and ending hunger in the South Central area.

Now it’s been 15 years since the last Lost Chord Reunion and 10 years without Mark, so we kids gotta get folks together and do it again!

BENEFIT FOR ECHO FOOD SHELF

Our mission to continue supporting the ECHO food shelf and are thrilled to have you join our Hoo’s Hungry edition of the Lost Chord Reunion and look forward to an evening filled with music that celebrates the legacy of the Lost Chord.

Established in 1981 in a church basement, ECHO (Emergency Community Help Organization) has grown in size and community need. Clients are offered fresh produce, bread, perishable items, canned and frozen meat, dairy and dry goods. ECHO delivers to those that are unable to get to the food shelf, provides a Summer Feeding Program to fill the meal gap when school is not in session, formula vouchers to families with children under 1-year old, and a Thanksgiving meal in November are only a few of the ways they support south central Minnesota.

Hoo's Hungry Lost Chord Reunion 2025

Let's help feed the people and reunite with friends of the iconic Lost Chord Record store!