Legendary Twin Cities musician, James Samuel 'Cornbread' Harris Sr. stops by and proves that, at the age of 93, there is still nothing more important than music for our souls and our mutual future. Cornbread has been playing music longer than you or I have been alive. He's part of the beginning of MN's Rock Legacy, the father of Jimmy Jam (Flyte Tyme) and a man of no small insight into the current human condition. Enjoy!
Xenia Sandstrom-McGuire joins us to talk about life as a warrior bassist, a single mother trans woman and the transfigurative, universal importance of Rock N Roll. Praise Dio!!
Jim Walsh joins us to discuss the end of City Pages. There is anger. There is sadness. There is gratitude for what was. Also, F Glen Taylor!
Richard Gill, the Program Director of Sound Unseen Film Festival joins us in studio. Sound Unseen is an annual film festival that focuses on music documentaries. You'll hear some great tracks on this episode. Buy your virtual festival passes at SoundUnseen.com
This time we are joined by podcast regular Katy Vernon and fellow Dissonance board member Karen Folman. Dissonance is a great group and resource for local creatives and the creatively adjacent. The next Storywell gathering is approaching and we could all use a little HOPE. Plus. Katy graces us with a brand new LIVE song!! Enjoy, friends. And remember to VOTE!!
Little Man! This time, we're joined by Chris Perricelli. He is a believer in Maximum Rock N Roll! We talk all about his latest album, his new video and the desperate starvation of the Artist/Music Fan symbiosis we are all suffering from these days. Plus, he shreds LIVE in the studio. This one goes to 11. Enjoy!
For Episode 100 (!!!), we welcome back MN musician Mary Bue. She has a live streaming album release show tomorrow night from the Hook & Ladder for her new album 'The World Is Your Lover'. The show will also feature live performances by Turn Turn Turn and Alan Sparhawk. Mary is a ray of light. Talented, funny and very present. Buy her record and catch the live stream. Enjoy! And thanks to everyone that has helped us get to 100 episodes!!
Minnesota music legend Matt Wilson (Trip Shakespeare, Twilight Hours, et al) joins us for a rousing discussion of snowstorms, music during COVID and having a plan to vote. Plus some brilliant music from his newest project. Enjoy!
Our guest this go 'round is Rob Sheeley, fellow Southsider and proprietor of Mill City Sound, the best record store in the upper Midwest. He is a deeeep well of music knowledge. He's also a wizard-level record collector and vinyl enthusiast. Listen and learn. Cheers!
This episode, we do a deep dive into the history of Power Pop with drummer and music historian Ric Menck (Velvet Crush, Matthew Sweet). Get a pen and paper because Ric has so damn many excellent Power Pop recommendations!! This guy is a music encyclopedia. I love picking his brain. Enjoy!
Our guest this go round is Mpls' very own Man About Town, Ian Rans. A star of Screen, podcast and too many bars to count. We talk competitive bocce ball, krautrock and the ineffable cool of Rod Serling. Living with COVID sucks, this podcast does not. Enjoy!
The one and only John Munson, bass player for Semisonic, Trip Shakespeare, The New Standards, etc, etc., joins this episode to talk about every single band he's ever been in. No, seriously. Every single one...including his new collaboration with Dylan Hicks, Munson-Hicks Party Supplies. They have a new album and a live streaming show from the Hook & Ladder Friday Oct 2 to celebrate its release. You're gonna love this one.
This go 'round, we're joined by MN comic and Country Music Legend, Chris Maddock. We talk comedy, outlaw country and the potentially serious negative consequences of drinking on the job. We also talk about his new comedy album coming out Friday, Oct 2nd. Enjoy, y'all!
Episode 93! MN musician JOUR joins us to talk about her music, and being a part of the #MeTooMpls music collective and the big livestresam event that she and 16 other amazing MN women having coming up Sept 24th from the Hook & Ladder. Enjoy!
Ep 92 features the amazing Mary Bue. City Pages has named her The Best Songwriter of 2020! Mary is one of 17 women performing next Thursday for the #MeTooMpls live stream, an incredible event to support sexual assault survivors and benefit Planned Parenthood. She tells us about her journeys as a yogini, her own story of surviving sexual assault and we go deep on her great new album 'The World Is Your Lover'. Enjoy!
This episode, we are joined by MN R&B and Pop powerhouse Mayda. She is just one of more than 15 MN women to be part of the #MeTooMpls live streaming event and digital album release on Thursday, Sept 24 from the Hook & Ladder Theater in Mpls. It should be an incredible night, and the proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood. Cheers!
Once again we are joined by the inimitable Billy Morrisette (Dillinger Four, Butcher's Union). Billy has opinions, and lots of 'em. We dive in on our deep mutual love of the MN State Fair, the importance of staying focused and committed on our communities and Billy brings the Autumn Soundtrack you didn't know that you needed. Enjoy!
Minnesota musician Nick Leet (High On Stress) joins us to talk about the band's latest release, Hold Me In. We talk NoDak, being a musician in the time of COVID and the loss of yet another musician to corona virus. Sean also has a few select words for the parents of kids getting back into 'distance learning'. Enjoy!
Episode 88 is here! This time we are joined by Minnesota singer-songwriter John Swardson (Bad Blood). We get into a variety of topics including his upcoming show in St. Paul - his first live gig since February! We also find out how he came to open for Echo & The Bunnymen at First Ave. High drama! Enjoy!
This week we are joined by the always positive and delightful Kat Perkins! We discuss her rise to national attention on The Voice, growing up in remote North Dakota, the MN State Fair, Sturgis and our mutual love of John Prine. And if you're really starving for live music, she's offering mobile curb-side shows from her truck! The live music comes to you!! Kat is awesome. Listen, learn and enjoy!
This time we check in with none other than that international jet-setter and trendsetter, Har Mar Superstar! We talk COVID, Record Store Day, Minneapolis in turmoil, and lots of music (including a SUPER cool music app that you must discover). Enjoy!
This time. we're joined by the delightful Laurie Lindeen. In addition to her time singing and playing guitar in Zuzu's Petals, she is also an author, professor of writing and literature and a proud mama. She has a new book coming and hates this COVID-19 dystopia as much as anyone. She is delightful. Enjoy!
Mark Mallman is doing a live streaming performance of all Bowie tunes Friday, 8/21 @ 8p! Check it out at facebook.com/mrmarkmallman. We also talk about his forthcoming 9th album and art & love in the time of COVID. Mark is one of my all-time favorites. Listen and find out why. Enjoy!
This week we are joined by MN music legend Mick Sterling. Mick talks about the upcoming Relief Sessions Summer Concert Series, 12 days of outdoor music in Burnsville, Aug 27 through Sept 7 (Labor Day). The Suburbs, Flamin' Oh's, GB Leighton and many, many more. Socially distancing, food trucks and LIVE MUSIC! Details at thereliefsessions.com
Yes! Jon Clifford, owner of Hi-Fi Hair and records, makes a return engagement for Ep 82 of the podcast. He believes in music, Minneapolis and great looking hair. He's an important friend to this wonderful city of Minneapolis and a true believer in the revelatory power of Rock and Roll. Enjoy!
I'm baaaack! Hello, everybody. I've been gone for the last month. Where was I? Detox and treatment. My drinking ways finally caught up with me, and in a big way. Sean and I talk about alcoholism and recovery, but don't worry, we also talk about (and play) plenty of music!! ALSO! I made the annual City Pages 'Best Of' List for 2020, and the story is hilarious. Enjoy!
QAnon, COVID=19 (intentionally created and spread), Flat Earth, Big Foot? Listen and learn.
Why don't we like celebrity gossip? Get physical during COVID-19. Sturgis rally...250,000 to attend. Just breathe. Colleen did a home perm...with straws.
Colleen and Sean go guest free and discuss. Male friendships, human touch, alien demon spunk and much more.
Colleen Kruse and I are here filling in for Brian Oake. Katy Vernon is our guest and we discuss her selection as "The best acoustic performer of the Twin Cities" by City Pages. Colleen and I discuss sex and pot and micro-aggression.
