WCCO News anchor Frank Vascellaro joins The Daver and chats about his first concert, and other memorable shows he’s been to. Bonus: his wife (Amelia Santaniello tells her version of some stories on another episode of the podcast. Out now! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), & Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Apr 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 41
The Daver is joined by legendary outdoorsman, writer, and singer (in his own mind,) Ron Schara to talk about his first few memorable concerts. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), & Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Mar 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 40
The Daver chats with his friends Jay Dailey & Peter Johns about their first and most memorable concerts. Sponsored by UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ,) Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), & Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Mar 17, 2023•43 min•Ep. 39
The Daver chats with Minnesota Twins President, Dave St. Peter, about seeing his first official concert, having concerts at Target Field, and much more! Sponsored by UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ,) Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), & Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Mar 09, 2023•36 min•Ep. 38
The Daver chats with former baseball player and current broadcaster Ron Coomer about his first concert, and a few other notable shows (with some interesting companions,) as well. Sponsored by UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ,) Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), & Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Mar 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 37
The Daver talks with Tim Russell of broadcast and Prairie Home Companion fame. Working on numerous creative Twin Cities' projects over the years, the stories are endless! Sponsored by UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ), Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Feb 23, 2023•41 min•Ep. 36
The Daver talks with longtime friends in the Twin Cities' music scene, Gordy Jones, writer at the Pioneer Press and concert promoter, Guy McDonald. Sponsored by UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ), Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Feb 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 35
The Daver talks with an old friend that he's happy to have, celebrated financial mind and Minnesotan, Pete Najarian. He regales with his incredible first concert story and few other memorable ones along the way. Sponsored by UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ), Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Feb 08, 2023•52 min•Ep. 34
The Daver is joined by friend and colleague from WCCO, man all about this Twin Cities town, Dave Mona. They talk his long and storied career in sports as well as music reporting, along with his journey as a lifelong live music fan. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Jan 29, 2023•46 min•Ep. 33
The Daver is joined by longtime friend and colleague, Don Shelby of legendary WCCO broadcasting fame. They talk his love of music as well his many great interview and concert experiences. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Jan 17, 2023•59 min•Ep. 32
The Daver is joined by the Godfather of Fantasy Football, Paul Charchian, who is also a huge music and concert fan. They talk his most memorable experiences as well as the unspoken social faux pas of attending a live show. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Jan 08, 2023•56 min•Ep. 31
The Daver is joined by two longtime friends and Xcel Energy Center behind the scenes movers and shakers, Kelly McGrath & Jora Bart, to talk about their greatest backstage and concert memories. (Audio issues resolve within 2 minutes of the show, thank you for your understanding.) Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ )....
Dec 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 30
The Daver talks with an old friend and colleague, the Emmy award winning local meteorologist at WCCO, Chris Shaffer. He talks joining the ranks of the KISS Army at an early age and the power of live music bringing people together. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ )....
Dec 16, 2022•46 min•Ep. 29
The Daver talks with longtime friend and colleague, the award-winning Minnesota journalist, Pat Kessler. A lover of music and a storyteller by nature, he doesn't leave out any details of the all the memorable concerts he's attended over the years. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ )....
Dec 09, 2022•45 min•Ep. 28
The Daver talks with two lifelong Tom Petty fans and concert goers, Marc Ryan & Keith 'Havs' Haverland, with over 20 shows each under their belt. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ).
Nov 24, 2022•53 min•Ep. 27
The Daver talks with friend, former Gopher and NBA player, current Bally's Timberwolves analyst, as well as huge music fan, Kevin Lynch. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ).
Nov 17, 2022•57 min•Ep. 26
The Daver is joined by great friends: award winning reporter now public relations guru and animal rescuer, Mary Tan, and also by former Executive Director for Community Relations for the Minnesota Vikings, Golden Gopher, and lifelong music fan, Brad Madson. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ )....
Nov 07, 2022•45 min•Ep. 25
The Daver is joined by radio legends, Jack FM's Remy Maxwell and Matt Weasel, to talk lifelong careers in broadcasting, a love of music, and the countless concert stories they have between them. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ )....
Oct 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 24
The Daver is joined by Deb Young and mutual friend, HOF Twin Cities journalist, Eric Eskola. She shares life lessons learned at multiple Rolling Stones concerts, working in record stores, as well as her love of live music. Longtime friends, Deb and Eric, have also been to plenty of concerts over the years together, with plenty of stories to go along with them! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane...
Oct 21, 2022•59 min•Ep. 23
The Daver is joined by longtime friend, Rob Hahn, who is a journalist, producer and filmmaker as well as host of the podcast, 'Rock Conversations.' They talk about the many different concerts he's attended over the years as a lifelong fan. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ )....
Oct 14, 2022•44 min•Ep. 22
The Daver is joined by lifelong friends & South St. Paul Boys, Police Chief Nick Francis & Adam Carter of WCCO Radio. They talk about their early concert experiences, as well as shared ones they've had together, as well as their love for the art of karaoke. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ) & Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ )....
Oct 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 21
The Daver talks with long-time friend and retired managing director of Eckerline Wealth Management, Pete Eckerline, where he regales us with all kinds of stories from the VIP section. Sponsored by Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) & Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ).
Sep 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 20
The Daver is joined by longtime friend and musician, Billy Scherer. They talk about his experience as a member of many bands throughout the years, including The Fabulous Armadillos. He also has a hard time recollecting which was the first concert among so many live music memories. Sponsored by Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) & Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net ).
Sep 22, 2022•53 min•Ep. 19
The Daver is joined by MSHSL Preps Guru and Talk North podcast host, John Millea. They talk his first concert back in Iowa and other memorable musical experiences, along with his love of the MSHSL! And be sure to check out Preps Today with John Millea & Jim Souhan at https://talknorth.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored by Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) & Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net )....
Sep 14, 2022•34 min•Ep. 18
In this very special episode of 'My First Concert,' The Daver talks with an old friend, Chris Clouser. Who, in another life was Senior Officer of Northwest Airlines & President of the Association of Tennis Professionals. But it seems Chris brought some old friends of his own, they talk to founding member of The Rascals, Felix Cavaliere, & long-time saxophone player for Billy Joel, producer & musician, Richie Cannata. Sponsored by Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropan...
Sep 07, 2022•48 min•Ep. 17
Dave Lee is joined by old and new friends in Nick Halter, Torey Van Oot, & Audrey Kennedy of Axios Twin Cities Daily Newsletter. They talk first concerts, favorite music experiences, celebrity sightings in unexpected places, and a love of telling stories through the news. To subscribe to Axios Twin Cities Daily, go to https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities . Sponsored by Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) & Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net )....
Aug 24, 2022•55 min•Ep. 16
A member of the internationally acclaimed family, The Steeles, Jearlyn Steele has performed all over the world, and has been featured on TPT's award winning political show Almanac as well as A Prairie Home Companion all while maintaining her Sunday night radio show, Steele Talkn’ on WCCO Radio 830AM. She shares some of these incredible stories with The Daver. Sponsored by Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) & Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net )....
Aug 17, 2022•46 min•Ep. 15
Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is the Emmy and Gracie Award winning Business Analyst for CBS News. Jill appears on CBS radio and television stations nationwide covering the economy, markets, and investing, she is currently writing her second finance book. However, she has had a lifelong passion for music, and she shares that with The Daver on this episode. Sponsored by Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) & Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net )....
Aug 10, 2022•53 min•Ep. 14
The Daver talks in the first half with Head Football Coach of St. Thomas University, Glenn Caruso about his first concert experience back East where he was born and bred. In the second half, Dave talks to old friends, Ginnee Berg and Susie Jones, who are Twin Cities broadcast professionals, but music fans first. They recap their intriguing music experiences that are destined to have you smiling or laughing out loud. Sponsored by Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) &a...
Aug 03, 2022•47 min•Ep. 13
Pamela McNeill is an accomplished vocalist, musician & songwriter. She began her career as a backup singer with Rick Astley in England, eventually moving to Minnesota and has developed an impressive following including a long-time stint with The Fabulous Armadillos. Her now husband, Bruce Helmer saw her in concert and not only became a fan, it was love at first sight. Sponsored by Minnesota Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) & Star Bank ( https://www.starbank.net .)...
Jul 26, 2022•48 min•Ep. 12
