This week Dave chatted with pianist, composer and arranger Ady Yeshaya (Prince, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston) about his first concert attendance in his native Israel with his parent, working with Prince and Aretha and much more! This is the 16th episode of the MN Music History series! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://www.propane.com ) - and is recorded ...
Nov 10, 2023•50 min•Ep. 71
Dave invited some of his award winning Broadcast News Journalists (WCCO, AP, Peabody), Steve Murphy, Denny Long, Eric Eskola and Bruce Hagevik to chat about their first concert experiences and the many concerts and celebrities they have encountered over the years! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://www.propane.com ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Serv...
Nov 03, 2023•56 min•Ep. 70
This week we are presenting a "Best Of Bob Dylan" talk, highlighting the guests that were involved with Bob Dylan's music career, including Willard "Billy" Peterson, Rick Shefchik, Marc Perkansky and Matt Steichen. This is the 16th episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://www.propane.com ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Ho...
Oct 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 69
Jason Peterson DeLaire (Michael Bolton) reveals his first concert memories to Dave by seeing the Doobie Brothers here in Minneapolis. Dave also chats with Jason about his career as a touring musician, starting with Richard Marx, Prince, Carmen Electra and for 20 years with Michael Bolton. This is the 15th episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane A...
Oct 20, 2023•54 min•Ep. 68
This week Dave welcomes Willard "Billy" Peterson (Bob Dylan, Steve Miller Band) to talk about his first concert memories by seeing Jimi Hendrix at the old Minneapolis Auditorium, his role in the famous Bob Dylan's recording session for "Blood on the Tracks" album and his career that included playing for the Steve Miller Band for more than 20 years. This is the 14th episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 67
American Novelist Rick Shefchik and Dave continue to chat about another book Rick authored called "About the Bird", a book about the Rock N' Roll scene in Minnesota in the 1960s and much more. This is the 13th episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://www.propane.com ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio! Ch...
Oct 06, 2023•51 min•Ep. 66
American Novelist Rick Shefchik joins Dave to chat about his first concert memories by seeing the Beach Boys in his native Duluth. This first part of two episodes focuses on his latest release of "Blood in the Tracks", a book he co-authored about the famous Minneapolis sessions of Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks". This is the 12th episode of the MN Music History series.
Sep 29, 2023•55 min•Ep. 65
On this episode, Dave is joined by Minnesotan drummer and producer Pete Johnson, drummer for Manhattan Transfer, and others. They chatted about his first concert by seeing Procal Harum, his encounter with Paul McCartney having him as a spectator and manny more stories related to the hopping MN Music scene. This is the 11th episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucar...
Sep 22, 2023•54 min•Ep. 64
On this episode, Chicago native saxophonist Steve Cole (Buddy Guy, Larry Carlton) chats with Dave about his first concert experience (Lionel Richie), his career as Jazz Artist and the release of his new album, and his contributions to the MN Music History! When he's not on the road you can find him teach at the University of St.Thomas as Head of the Music Industry Studies and Recording Arts. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.n...
Sep 15, 2023•55 min•Ep. 63
On this episode Dave is chatting with Chris Wright, former President of the Timberwolves and Lynx and the architect of bringing MLS soccer team FC Minnesota United to St.Paul. Chris shared stories like his first concert experience by seeing the Hollies in his native England, his connection with Elton John and how they almost got Oasis reunited! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane A...
Sep 08, 2023•54 min•Ep. 62
On this episode Dave is welcoming Wendy Blackshaw (CEO MN Sports and Events) to chat about her first concert memories about Elton John and the upcoming US Team gymnastics trials for next year! Of course they also talked about other concerts and events at those concerts! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquar...
Aug 25, 2023•44 min•Ep. 61
On part two of this podcast, Marc Percansky and Matt Steichen, who co-authored "Bob Dylan in Minnesota", are back chatting with Dave with more Bob Dylan stories. This is the 10th episode of the Minnesota Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio! Chanhassen Dinner T...
Aug 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 60
Dave is joined by book authors Marc Percansky and Matt Steichen, who co-authored "Bob Dylan in Minnesota". In this two part podcast Marc and Matt not only share their "My First Concert" experiences by seeing, The Rolling Stones for Marc and Joe Diffie for Matt, but foremost their inside stories about Bob Dylan. This is the 9th episode of the Minnesota Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https...
Aug 14, 2023•41 min•Ep. 59
Jazz 88.5 Music Director and "Afternoon cruise" radio host, Sean McPherson chats with Dave about his first concert memories by seeing the Australian band INXS with the legendary singer Michael Hutchinson, that passed away way too soon. Sean also talks about his band "Heiruspecs", with whom he shared stages ,and the start of his radio career! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Asso...
Aug 04, 2023•48 min•Ep. 58
Artistic Director of Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Michael Brindisi talks to Dave about his first concert memories, seeing Sammy Davis Jr. in the musical Golden Boy in Philadelphia. Michael also shared his humble beginnings in the theater world, his love of the accordion and how he transformed the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre into a top music/al venue in the region, that is currently hosting "The Jersey Boys" directed by Michael himself! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservic...
Jul 28, 2023•49 min•Ep. 57
Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee Mary Jane Alm (Mary Jane Alm Band), shares her first concert memories with Dave, seeing a fellow flutist, Jethro Tull, performing at the Met Center. She also talked about her beginnings and her contributions and being a part of the Minnesota music history. This is the eighth episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Pr...
Jul 21, 2023•47 min•Ep. 56
Former Lipps, Inc and TC Jammers drummer, Bobby Vandell, joins Dave to talk about his first concert memories and his musical journey in the Twin Cities. This is the seventh episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio! Chanhassen Dinner Theater ( http...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 55
Broadcasters Hall of Famer and former Radio KS95 host and program director, Chuck Knapp, joins Dave to talk about his first concert memories and his career. This is the sixth episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Jul 07, 2023•36 min•Ep. 54
Brian Leighton from the Midwest's premier roots-rock band GB Leighton joins Dave to share his first concert experience, his career and how a resort in Mexico named itself GB Leighton. This is the fifth episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Jun 30, 2023•58 min•Ep. 53
Long time Prince saxophonist, Eric Leeds, joins Dave to talk about how he got involved in working for Prince and how he almost did not come to Minneapolis to be part of the iconic band "The Family" and work in Prince's band The Revolution. Of course, they talked about Eric's first concert experience as well and how he met James Brown and got to work with Miles Davis. This is the fourth episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 52
This week Dave is joined by baseball Twins player Nick Gordon. When Nick is not playing 2nd base for the Twins, he writes, records and performs as “G Cinco”. Nick also shares his first concert memories with Dave. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net), UCare (https://www.ucare.org/) & Propane Association (https://discoverpropanemn.com/) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!
Jun 16, 2023•32 min•Ep. 51
Dave is joined by former bassist and singer for the iconic MN rock band Chameleon, Dugan McNeill. Chameleon launched the careers of Yanni, Charlie Adams and Dugan himself. He will tell all of these stories along with his memories of his first concert when he saw Alice Cooper! This is the third episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association (...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 50
Steve Wiese, owner of historic studios Creation Audio in Minneapolis, joins Dave to share his first concert memories, his work with Janet Jackson and Steve Miller Band and the history of Creation Audio studios that started mid 50s. This is the second episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is r...
Jun 02, 2023•57 min•Ep. 49
Dave is joined by Minnesota Music Hall of Famers Linda & Patty Peterson from “Minnesota’s first Family of Music”, the Petersons. Linda is an international Jazz recording artist, songwriter, pianist and vocalist and has appeared several times at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival in Denmark. Patty is a seven time Minnesota Music Award winner as a vocalist, hosts also her own show at KBEM Jazz88 and is a mainstay in the recording industry. Both are sharing their “First Concert” memories with Dave an...
May 26, 2023•57 min•Ep. 48
This week Dave is introducing his new producer of his podcast, Davide Raso, a Swiss born Music and Podcast producer from Minneapolis. Davide shares his memories from his first concert in his native Basel, Switzerland, some new ideas for the podcast and some of the artist he was privileged to work for. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) & Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn...
May 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 47
This big hair and music-loving couple talk 1st Concert, Queen, and the local music scene! Former FOX Sports Broadcaster Lyndsay Bertie shares some of her favorite music memories, including meeting lead guitarist Paul Christenson, of Minneapolis’ own SWAG band. Paul’s longtime music career w/Conditioned Response brings memories of opening for Sammy Hager, Night Ranger, Ratt, and Joan Jett to name a few. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https:/...
May 12, 2023•44 min•Ep. 46
Ric Hollister is the guitarist and singer of the band Jackknife & the Sharps, and he shares his first concert & others, stories of legendary artists he worked with, touring with USO, and more! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100034760362203 Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) & Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home...
May 08, 2023•34 min•Ep. 45
Steve Noonan, a musician and a former recording engineer for Prince, joins the Daver to talk about his first concert, recording with Prince, and many more stories. https://stevenoonansongs.com/ Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) & Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
May 03, 2023•40 min•Ep. 44
Andrea Yoch, President and Co-Founder of the Minnesota Aurora, joined the Daver to discuss her first and most memorable concerts on the latest edition of My First Concert. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services ( https://aquariushomeservices.com/ ), Star Bank ( https://starbank.net ), UCare ( https://www.ucare.org/ ) & Propane Association ( https://discoverpropanemn.com/ ) - and is recorded in the Aquarius Home Services Studio!...
Apr 20, 2023•38 min•Ep. 43
The Daver is joined by WCCO News anchor Amelia Santaniello to talk about her first concerts, and to tell her version of her husband's (WCCO’s Frank Vascellaro) shared concert stories. 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•31 min•Ep. 42
