She's back! Ellen Stanley (Mother Banjo) is always good company. She and her band have a big show this weekend to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release The Devil Hasn't Won. We cover a lot of ground here. I hope you enjoy it at least half as much as I did. Happy Thanksgiving, all!!

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Cindy Lawson is, quite simply, the coolest. Yet another killer conversation with one the best in town. She has a brand new EP out this week! And a couple of great shows to make the release official. She also brought along a couple of very good musical selections. This one is definitely worth a listen. Cheers!

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The Hook and Ladder is a brilliant non-profit music venue in SE Minneapolis. Give To The Max day is coming up and this is exactly the sort of place music heads should support on that day. Learn more about Jesse and this important venue. Enjoy!

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Florence Chard Dacey is a celebrated Minnesota poet who has just published a book containing 50 years of her poetry. She is a soulful, thoughtful and passionate person. In this episode, she shares her history and several of her poems. They are about life as a woman, the Earth, her family and so much more. She is a dear longtime friend of Sean and his family. Please buy a copy of her book at Midwestvillages.com or get a signed book at FlorenceDacey.com. Enjoy!

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One of my newest favorite persons Andrea Storlie, founder and proprietor of Nail Ninja, is our guest. I recently got my first pedicure there, and I was so delighted that I had to know more about all the who/what/why. I found out. Listen and learn! Enjoy, my friends.

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BOO! It's our annual Shocktober Halloween Spooktacular! A little talk about costumes, candy and scary movies. A whole lot of music to get you in the sprit of the season. Enjoy!

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This time it's Michael Anschel of OA Design + Build + Architecture. We go back a ways. His firm is currently in charge of the renovation of The Pillsbury Mansion in south Minneapolis. A fascinating place full of history and intrigue (secret rooms!!). We also cover Jewish Space Lasers. Enjoy!

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Welcome back, Ben Cook-Feltz! He's got an excellent new album called 'Trucks' and a big release party (with Mary Bue) at Icehouse. He sounds very good and even plays one of his newer songs live on this episode! I hate to be the one to tell you, but this is yet another episode that should not be missed. Cheers!

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The legendary Tommy Mischke returns! He's such an amazing storyteller and is out with a brand new book called Winter's Song: A Hymn To The North. Northerners are a breed apart, and Winter is an incredibly important part of our story. There is no one more fit to tell it. Cheers, all!

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Yay! Leslie Vincent is back on the 'cast. She's exceptionally talented, has charisma for miles AND she has an extra spooky Halloween themed performance at The Granada Theater in Uptown on Saturday. She is good at conversation. This was a fun one. I hope you enjoy. Cheers!!

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This time, we're joined by the mack daddy of The Gear Daddies, Martin Zellar. He's back with a brand new solo record and a tour to support. We talk about his youth, his ascendency in local MN Music lore and what the last few years have been like. He is great. Cheers!

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I don't have the words...

The inimitable Keri Noble returns to the podcast. She's so talented, impossibly present and sharp...she's also a really good friend. She has a show coming up in a week at Crooner's. You should go see her. You should also listen to this episode. There's no one else like her. Cheers!

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Woo hoo! Katy Tessman is back! She is a wellspring of energy and thoughtfulness. She also has a whole new album on the way in 2 weeks! Listen, learn and enjoy. Cheers!!

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Before you listen, be warned: you aren't ready for this much handsome.

Fancy Ray McCloney is back on the podcast! He's got a big show coming up this weekend. We talked about a bunch of other things, as well. I just can't remember what. I'm still caught up in the afterglow. He's one of my all time favorites. You will enjoy this one.

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Wow! This time it's Mark Engebretson and Terry Isachsen. Both legendary MN musicians and both members of The Silverteens. They have a single release party this weekend and next week open at The Parkway Theater for Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Good times had by all!!

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Doug Collins and The Receptionists are going to be playing our Patreon event towards the end of the month! Doug stops by with his musical allly and long time MN musician, Randy Broughten. So many great stories, solid laughs and excellent songs. Enjoy!

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Scott McKaye The Mortgage Guy at Edge Finance is the latest sponsor for the podcast and our latest guest. He's a thoughtful dude with excellent taste in music. Enjoy!

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Our first e'er visit from Scott Wooldridge, the architect behind the Second Annual Tribute to Big Star, happening one week from tonight at The Parkway. He has a long, interesting story and some excellent insight into this great event. Enjoy!

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He's BAAAAACK! Everyone's favorite heavily-tattooed, skydiving, punk rock librarian returns to the 'cast. This guy is genuinely addicted to live music. I promise you he's seen more shows than either you or me. He's also very thoughtful and has great stories. OH!! He is also going to be an extra in Beetlejuice 2. You should listen to this one :)

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Meet Ben Quam! Ben is a founding member of Plift, a MN-based THC-infused beverage company. We talk musical misadventures, some genuine high adventures and Ben pulls out some excellent tunes. Enjoy!

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