This podcast will make it easier for people across the country to access our content and discover valuable answers to their pressing questions.” — Paul Ablack (Plymouth, MN) — November 18, 2022– Cantissimo Senior Living, a free education resource for the 55+ community, announces the launch of the Senior Lifestyles Podcast. The podcast is designed to make content accessible for anyone interested in learning about topics
(Bemidji, MN) — November 13th, 2022 — Three Bemidji State University Department of Music faculty members have released recorded works over the past months. Drs. Hilary Lowery and Miriam Webber, assistant professors of music, are scheduled to release albums spring 2023. Dr. Stephen Carlson, professor of music, released “Live in Recital,” a solo performance of various piano works from Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Joseph Haydn, Béla Bartók, Claude Debussy and
We are excited to announce the release of this one hour American musical, “Music in The Clouds.” — James Gutzman, CEO, Melody Bay Productions, LLC (Twin Cities, MN) — November 4, 2022 — MELODY BAY PRODUCTIONS, L.L.C., announces the release of the new one hour original American musical: “Music in the Clouds.”This is a fun-loving story of students returning for fall semester. Romance is in the
The New Original American Musical (Twin Cities, MN) — November 3, 2022 — MELODY BAY PRODUCTIONS, L.L.C., is excited to announce the release of the new original American musical: “PEOPLE R READY-The Musical.” This is a fun-loving story of students returning for fall semester. Romance is in the air and so is the excitement of making new friends, catching up on lost time and preparing for the Drama
(St Paul, MN) — September 26, 2022 — MUSIC-NEWS.COM | Ryan Smith ‘I’m Slipping’ video premiere Ryan Smith might be best known as the frontman of The Melismatics and Ryan And Pony, as well as the lead guitarist of Soul Asylum. But before all of that, Ryan was making solo recordings in which he played all instruments as a teenager and releasing albums on his own Hygh Tensions Records.
(Minneapolis, MN) — September 12, 2022 — Genesis is more than just the start of something. It’s the beginning of everything. After Genesis, anything is possible; before Genesis… well, there is no before Genesis. And how does the tale of Genesis commence? With a single utterance, a speech-act that transforms the cosmos. “Let there be Light,” and light is summoned into being. The rest, quite literally, is history. Singer, songwriter,
(Woodbury, MN) — The PivotPreneur Show comes to us from Woodbury. It includes a quick listen Monday Motivation segment and a longer play conversationalist episode on Thursdays. Here’s the quick synopsis from the website: The PivotPreneur Podcast with Todd Stocker helps you pivot into meaningful and purposeful work. Todd was a Pastor who pivoted into owning a multi-million dollar real estate business. His podcast can help you discover, develop, and
If you’ve been wanting to catch up with former Senator Al Franken, here is your opportunity. The Al Franken Podcast is available with a new episode weekly. Description from Website: A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. Al Franken is in the booth to talk public policy
(Minneapolis, MN) — August 11, 2022 — A new Singer Songwriter Conference is happening at the Varsity Theater September 17-18th. The event called “Find Your Stage” gives attendees a chance to interact with local musicians, record producers, and media contacts who will teach them, not only the tricks of the trade, but solid business strategies for creating and sustaining income, impact, and influence in the Twin Cities Music Scene.
(Minneapolis, MN) — Sometimes picking out a new podcast can feel like a commitment. You want to enjoy, but you feel like you are about to be asked for hours of time. Perhaps it’s time to consider “The Slowdown Show.” The Slowdown Show offers a quick thought and a short poem each weekday. Each show is around 5 minutes or less. Description from the Slowdownshow.org website: Host Ada Limón delivers
Simply Vanished is an investigative podcast about missing persons. Produced in Minnesota. Current season is about the Minnesota Missing Persons Case of Joshua Guimond. Alternating between serial and episodic format, the show digs deep to tell the stories of people who vanished. Who were they? What may have happened to them? Why hasn’t their case been solved? Join host Josh Newville in the search for answers. Newville is a civil rights
On Friday, September 2, 2022, internationally recognized artist Kiko TruRasta will release his first single, “Fake,” from his up-and-coming EP, Warriors. (Detroit Lakes, MN) — August 4, 2022 — Kiko TruRasta has partnered with artist and producer Fitzreynold ‘Noldy’ Cadet aka NoldyMusic, to share the Haitian-American experience. The single will be jointly released by Simplicity 26 Records, World Music, NoldyMusic, and TruRasta Ent. “Fake,” impeccably produced by Fitzreynold ‘Noldy’
KLÖ set to release new single that is sure to make summer playlists throughout the world. (Detroit Lakes, MN) — July 7, 2022 — Simplicity 26 Records and Sunai Paradise Music LLC are set to release “Sweet Luva” on July 10, 2022. The new single boasts a twist of “poppy” synthesizer keyboards, hypnotizing Haitian Konpa guitars; blended with the typical zouk love drums, percussion, and Haitian-Caribbean rhythms; “Sweet Luva”
(St. Paul, MN) — June 27th, 2022 – The Minnesota State Fair is pleased to announce the final Grandstand show for the 2022 Grandstand Concert Series sponsored by Sleep Number. Visit mnstatefair.org/grandstand/ for Grandstand information. Show details are as follows: Florida Georgia Line with special guest Bailey Zimmerman 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 Tickets: $106, $96, $75 (all reserved seating) On sale: 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30 Tickets are available
(Minneapolis, MN) — June 21, 2022 — Lisa Christianson releases another episode of her podcast, People and Places and How We Use Spaces, featuring Minneapolis restauranteur Kim Bartmann. Bartmann owns eight successful Minneapolis restaurants including the ever-popular Barbette, Red Stag Supper Club, and Pat’s Tap; she is a 3-time James Beard award semifinalist and is a titan in the restaurant scene. Bartmann shares how she got started in the
Simplicity 26 Records is pleased to announce the release of its first NFT collection on OpenSea. (Detroit Lakes, MN) — June 17, 2022 — The “OHM Collection” will include Simplicity 26’s first NFT‘s, which are the unreleased remixes of Eddie Hudson’s “Till the End” featuring Sierra Day by New York City native Mike Dominico of Muted Trax & the Italian duo M&Project. “Till the End” was produced and recorded by
In the midst of the Ukraine crisis, the pandemic, school shootings, and bad news in 2022, the Minneapolis-St. Paul artist is bringing beauty to the world. “The message is too relevant given the state of the world right now. People need to hear this.” — Reverse Mechanic (Minneapolis, MN) — June 8, 2022 — “I don’t know why God made the Devil, but He made me to believe.” – Reverse
(St. Paul, MN)– May 24, 2022 – The 2022 Minnesota State Fair free stage entertainment lineup features more than 900 shows throughout the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s 12-day run – all free with fair admission. Highlights of this year’s free stage lineup are below. Note: The full lineup of free entertainment, including additional acts, showtimes and artist information, is available at mnstatefair.org. Leinie Lodge Bandshell Tonight! sponsored by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing
Some call it ‘Chasing Dreams’ – And we are Still on the Run.” — Chris Raww & Anthony D (Minneapolis, MN) — June 1, 2022 — Proven artists Chris Raww and Anthony D have gone above and beyond with their latest creative project. Some call it ‘Chasing Dreams’, but this pair say they are “Still On The Run”. Adding a creative spin from timeless and award-winning movies, these
Conservative investigative journalist Alicia Powe begins producing a video podcast, “The Powe Report”, exclusively for CONK! News at conk.news There’s just a handful of networks willing to report the truth. I’m honored for the opportunity to work with CONK! News to deliver the unfiltered truth, facts that few others are willing to report.” — Alicia Powe, The Powe Report, CONK! News (Minneapolis, MN) — May 17, 2022 — Minneapolis-based
With a stunning blend of enriching rhythms and song writing, C.L.O.S is proving his haters wrong and making a name for himself in the Hip Hop world (Minneapolis, MN) — May 17, 2022 — A refreshing and formidable name in Hip Hop, talented powerhouse C.L.O.S. (Cold Lyrics on Site) began his musical trajectory as a driven and passionate poet. Turning his poetry into Rap, the artist delivers his
It is a privilege to be one of the performances at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, the largest performing arts festival in the Midwest!” — James Gutzman, CEO, Melody Bay Productions, LLC (Twin Cities, MN) — May 6, 2022 — Melody Bay Productions, LLC‘s CEO, Jim Gutzman, announced today that his new original musical, People R Ready-The Musical, will debut in an abridged form on stage at Stoll
(Mankato MN) — With the weather warming up the BBQ Grill comes out. If you’re into grilling culture, check out The BBQ show. Stunt and Jake take on weekly topics in regard to grilling and smoking with plenty of tips and tricks. The BBQ Show features two guys and a grill. Based in Mankato Minnesota, it covers a covers a variety of topics including: Cuts of meat Cooking materials (Charcoal,
(Minnesota) — April 13th, 2022 — Prompted by the many sources of stress affecting farmers and ranchers, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Linder Farm Network, and the Red River Farm Network (RRFN) have joined forces to expand a radio series called “TransFARMation” throughout the state. The series profiles people in agriculture who have coped with challenging situations and highlights sources of support. “Farming is a stressful business even during
(Detroit Lakes, MN) — March 31, 2022 — The record, “mE” is a creative (lyrical) rendition of Noldy’s relationship with music and showcase of Noldy as a multifaceted artist and producer. In 1994, Noldy was introduced to music in an inspirational, connective way and this is the story shared in the single, “mE.” Noldy has Island roots which are incorporated into his compositions. “mE” follows the single titled, “Chéri
Our differences tend to make our music broadly appealing. PEOPLE-R-READY-The Musical will have you dancing in the aisle and humming long after you leave the theatre.” — James Gutzman (Minneapolis, MN) — March 31, 2022 — Twin Cities musicians, under the development arm of Melody Bay Productions, LLC have collaborated to create a new full-length musical scheduled for initial release in the Fall, 2022. PEOPLE-R-READY-The Musical is
(Minneapolis, MN) — March 8, 2022—The Object, an award-winning podcast produced by the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), begins its fourth season on Monday, March 14. Written and hosted by Tim Gihring, a writer at Mia and long-time journalist who has covered arts and culture for more than 25 years, The Object unearths the true, often surprising stories behind the artwork in Mia’s collection. Season Four of The Object opens
A health equity podcast that gets to the point (Bloomington, MN) — There is a new new podcast from Health Partners. Off the Charts: Examining the Health Equity Emergency. This diversity and inclusion podcast asks candid questions about what equity means for health care. Join hosts Kari Haley, MD, and Steven Jackson, MD – plus leading guest experts – as they: Dig into social determinants of health Examine
(Minnesota) – March 21st, 2022 — It’s finally time for America to choose the next great songwriter(s). American Song Contest premieres live on NBC tonight, March 21, kicking off an epic Eurovision-inspired competition between the 56 United States and territories. However, only one state can emerge victorious in the end, and it’s up to viewers to decide which one. Here’s how to vote for your favorite artists on American Song
(St. Paul, MN) — March 21st, 2022 — St. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota State Fair announced an additional Grandstand show for the 2022 Grandstand Concert Series sponsored by Sleep Number. 93X presents: Alice In Chains and Breaking Benjamin with special guests Bush5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25Tickets: $79 (general admission pit); $62, $53, $36 (reserved seating)On sale: 11 a.m. Friday, March 25 Tickets are available through Etix. Visit the
(Waite Park MN) — After cancelling their 2020, and then the 2021 tour, the Goo Goo Dolls get back on the road again. The tour starts in late March. Just prior to Covid, the Goo Goo Dolls wrote and recorded their twelfth full-length album, Miracle Pill [Warner Records.] Touring to support this record has been delayed until now. But during the Covid downtime, the Goo Goo Dolls did head
Minneapolis , MN March 4, 2022 — Minnesota based Southern Rock band is making major moves this year. Having just released their powerful debut album, The Revival, last year, the band is already seeing the immense payoff for their continuous hard work. They have played live show after live show, to wondrous audiences, and aren’t planning to stop anytime soon. As a matter of fact, they are gearing up to
Aspiring To Create Hip Hop That Heals – Dante Pirtle Astounds in Latest Album titled ‘The Hell I Know’ With poignant lyricism and stunning vocals, Dante Pirtle aims to heal Black trauma one song at a time (Minneapolis MN) — March 1, 2022 – Dante Pirtle is an up and coming singer and songwriter who lives in Minneapolis, MN. Originally from East Saint Louis, IL, he has been creating music
The Last Breath is my way of life and the lens through which indigenous scholarship, the nonviolent movement for social justice, storytelling, medical science, and living as a human being converge.” — Dr. Tej Khalsa (Rochester, MN) — February 14, 2022 — Tejinder Kaur Khalsa, MD relaunches “The Last Breath Podcast” today. The podcast helps listeners connect to their higher meaning and greater purpose. This month’s episode,
Two generations of Minneapolis rockers join forces on a track with a powerful message about Autism and feminism! (Minneapolis, MN)February 14, 2022 — Loki’s Folly is an indie-punk trio comprised of two young sisters and their kid brother from South Minneapolis who play their unique brand of rock that has been earning them a devoted fanbase both inside the Minneapolis music community and around the world. In the tradition of
The Minnesota-based producer/songwriter doesn’t hold back. His new song takes on both sides of the isle and makes you think while making you move. (It) don’t make sense, no defense, but it’s a smash hit. We can show the dents.” — Reverse Mechanic (Minneapolis MN) February 21, 2022 “Chicken Opperang” is the first major single on a bold new endeavor by artist Reverse Mechanic. This single confronts Reverse Mechanic’s personal
