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Alaska's Fresh Catch (week of 4/22/24)
From: Dave Emmert
Series: Alaska's Fresh Catch
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This week we catch up with AK band, Sundog, while on tour in Seattle! We get a tour update and a preview of what's coming up in 2024 for the band! ...

Bought by KHNS, KNBA, KTNA, KMXT, and Raven Radio


  • Added: Apr 22, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Alaska's Fresh Catch (week of 4/1/24)
From: Dave Emmert
Series: Alaska's Fresh Catch
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This week are are diving into a big ol stack of new music from the likes of St. Vincent, Local Natives, The Mavericks, Royel Otis, and more!

Bought by KHNS, KNBA, KTNA, KSTK, and KMXT


  • Added: Apr 01, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Ancia Saxophone Quartet Showcases its New CD in Upcoming Performances
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: Ancia Saxophone Quartet, Credit: Leslie Shank
The Ancia Saxophone Quartet showcases its new CD in upcoming performances. This Thursday, February 22, the show is at 12 noon, at Landmark Center i...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2024
  • Length: 08:00
Alaska's Fresh Catch (week of 1/22/24)
From: Dave Emmert
Series: Alaska's Fresh Catch
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This week we are chatting with FBX born & ANC based singer/songwriter Caleb Aronson, about what he has been up to and what's on the horizon. Plus a...

Bought by KHNS, KNBA, KTNA, KSTK, KMXT and more


  • Added: Jan 22, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Embracing Tech for Seniors: Lisa Cini Unveils 'BOOM's Guide to Independent Living & Aging in Place
From: Paul VOGELZANG
Caption: The Not Old Better Show
Enjoy our show this week on PRX Radio as we dive into a realm where the future meets the familiar, where technology not only serves the young but b...

  • Added: Nov 10, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
Dance-Punk and the Genre Series
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we discussed the new book "Dance-Punk," part of a new series of "Genre" books from 33 1/3. We discussed the history of dance-punk ...

  • Added: May 20, 2023
  • Length: 28:29
Larry McDonough and Joel Shapira Perform Works by Bill Evans and Jim Hall at the Dakota next Monday Night
From: KBEM
Caption: Larry McDonough and Joel Shapira, Credit: Andrea Canter
Pianist Larry McDonough and guitarist Joel Shapira are known for their complementary duet style. It’s much like that of pianist Bill Evans and guit...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
Boats & Bluegrass '21: Chicken Wire Empire
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
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Tonight on The Live Feed we're heading back to the Boats and Bluegrass festival to hear from Wisconsin based band, Chicken Wire Empire. The group s...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2022
  • Length: 52:45
Karate Camp 2021: Sleeping Jesus
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
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On this episode of The Live Feed we headed to Karate Camp to hear from Winona's own, Sleeping Jesus. The band has made quite a name for themselves,...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2022
  • Length: 01:10:22
Variety is the Spice of Life for the Delphia Cello Quartet
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: Delphia Cello Quartet, Credit: Kate Wilson
The Delphia Cello Quartet plays a mix of classical music and pop and folk songs, all arranged for 4 cellos. Phil Nusbaum asked manager Julia Flober...

  • Added: Oct 15, 2019
  • Length: 08:00
Originality is Key for Ticket to Brasil
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: Ticket to Brasil, Credit: Andrea Canter
Pavel Jany has led Natania and Ticket to Brasil for decades. The group does bossa nova and related styles old and new. But the group values origina...

Bought by WOUB


  • Added: Oct 13, 2019
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ticket to Brasil Celebrates New Recording at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Sunday November 3
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Ticket to Brasil, Credit: Andrea Canter
Next, Phil Nusbaum talks to Pavel Jany about the release of a new CD by Natania & Ticket to Brasil. The release party will be at the Dakota in Minn...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2019
  • Length: 08:00
Blues America 180 - Screaming Jay Hawkins pt. 1
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Author Steve Bergsman talks about his new book, I Put a Spell on You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Prairie Public, KMUW, GCR (Global Community Radio), Raven Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 10, 2019
  • Length: 57:55
  • Purchases: 8
Blues America 170 - Charley Crockett
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Charley Crockett hails from the same Texas border town as Freddy Fender and has a unique talent for naturally mixing country with blues.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Prairie Public, WSLR, Raven Radio, WLPR and more


  • Added: Mar 08, 2019
  • Length: 01:56:08
  • Purchases: 12
Blues America 168 - Christone Kingfish Ingram
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Alligator Records hottest new artist who gained internet fame prior to releasing his first studio single, Fresh Out, featuring Buddy Guy.

Bought by Prairie Public, KMUW, Raven Radio, WLPR , Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Mar 01, 2019
  • Length: 58:04
  • Purchases: 11
Blues America 167 - Thaddeus Krolicki
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Thad is a young guitar player on the Chicago blues scene who has performed with some of the areas most recognized legends.

Bought by Raven Radio, Public Radio East, WEAA, RadioFreePalmer, WCPN and more


  • Added: Feb 15, 2019
  • Length: 58:07
  • Purchases: 8
Blues America 165 - Westcoast Johnny
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Johnny Burgin is a renowned bluesman who has established himself as a major player on the scene since arriving in Chicago for college during the ea...

Bought by Raven Radio, Public Radio East, WEAA, RadioFreePalmer, WCPN and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2019
  • Length: 58:05
  • Purchases: 8
Blues America 163 - 2018 Rewind Show
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Blues America Rewinds the tape to hear what 2018 sounded like with some of the best guests, music and features.

Bought by WEAA, Public Radio East, GCR (Global Community Radio), WOUB, WLPR and more


  • Added: Jan 10, 2019
  • Length: 58:13
  • Purchases: 7
Blues America 162 - Thornetta Davis
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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The Queen of Detroit Blues shares her story

Bought by KMUW, WEAA, WCPN, RadioFreePalmer, Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Dec 28, 2018
  • Length: 58:32
  • Purchases: 10
Blues America 161 - Christmas Show
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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A BBQ smothered Christmas special featuring various artists, including Oklahoma’s blues elder and reigning queen of the blues, Dorothy Ellis, bette...

Bought by WJAB, WJAB, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, WEAA, WSGE and more


  • Added: Dec 14, 2018
  • Length: 58:09
  • Purchases: 14
Blues America 160 - Lindsay Beaver
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Lindsay Beaver is a multi-instrumentalist from Halifax, Nova Scotia who is the most recent young talent to sign with Chicago-based Alligator Record...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , KDLG, KBBI Alaska, WEAA and more


  • Added: Nov 30, 2018
  • Length: 58:12
  • Purchases: 12
Blues America 158 - Death of Johnny Ace
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Johnny Ace is one of the first black artists to cross-over into the white pop charts and is widely regarded as an integral part of the advent of R&...

Bought by WYAP, WCPN, Public Radio East, WEAA, KDLG and more


  • Added: Oct 26, 2018
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 10
Blues America 157 - Whitney Shay
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Whitney Shay is a talented upcoming blues talent from Southern California with 2-San Diego Music Awards under her belt.

Bought by WLPR , WCPN, Public Radio East, RadioFreePalmer, WEAA and more


  • Added: Oct 12, 2018
  • Length: 58:14
  • Purchases: 10
Blues America 156 - Sugar Brown
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Dr. Kawashima is an Asian-American multi-instrumentalist traditional Chicago blues talent who is recognized under the moniker, Sugar Brown. He cut ...

Bought by WLPR , WCPN, KDLG, WSLR, WEAA and more


  • Added: Sep 21, 2018
  • Length: 58:23
  • Purchases: 12
Blues America 154 - Harrison Kennedy
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Canadian-born Harrison “Sweet-Taste” Kennedy is a multi-instrumentalist and a founding member of the famed Detroit R&B-Pop band Chairmen of the Boa...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, WLPR , WCPN, WSLR and more


  • Added: Sep 07, 2018
  • Length: 58:04
  • Purchases: 13