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Cory Kent is playing Saturday night at Lakes Jam 2025 (Brainerd, MN) —  September 27, 2024   — Rising star Cory Kent will be performing on the Busch Light Main Stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 27th, 2025. Cory burst onto the major-label scene in 2023 with his debut album, Blacktop. His breakthrough Platinum-certified single “Wild as Her” hit #1 on the Mediabase country radio chart. It also earned

Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts News Release (Mankato, MN) — August 23rd, 2024  – The Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts announces its fall Performance Series schedule of visiting artist concert events. In addition to the professional artist series, the Department of Performing Arts will offer a number of student ensemble concerts and faculty recitals over the course of the fall semester. Events are made

  The Suburbs drop funky new anthem “Buckle My Head” (St Paul, MN) —  June 10, 2024 — Readers of Rake Magazine counted The Suburbs front-man and principal songwriter among their list of “Favorite Minnesota Rockers,” right alongside those famous names. The Minnesota Music Awards concurred and bestowed upon Poling the POP Award (Perpetually Outstanding Performer). The Minneapolis Star-Tribune included Poling and The Suburbs in their round-up of the “100

  The stars align as Mark Mallman’s new release drops the day its zodiac namesake begins. It’s essential to be emotional when you’re creative. I feel lucky. Yes, we cry a lot, but we’re also kind and happy.” — Mark Mallman (Minneapolis, MN) —  May 28, 2024  — This June 22nd marks the beginning of the zodiac sign Cancer—it also is the release date for the single “The Cancer” from

Photo by Neil Schooner     New single “(Br)other” from new duo (BR)OTHERS (featuring Michael Bland and Sonny T of The New Power Generation) drops 4.19.24 (Minneapolis, MN) — March 20, 2024  — Michael Bland and Sonny T spent 7 years from 1989 to 1996 playing and recording with Prince & The New Power Generation. They’ve remained close friends and worked together on numerous projects ever since. From the French

  Newly launched podcast — HUMANATY — seeks to elevate impactful voices who encourage kindness, connection, vulnerability and community through their work. I believe any act of kindness, even a small thing like helping someone across the parking lot, can truly make an impact in a person’s life.” — Diane S. Cross, Fraser President and CEO (Richfield, MN) —  February 13, 2024  — Newly launched podcast — HUMANATY — seeks

(Fridley MN) — February 22nd, 2023 — Prepare to be serenaded by the timeless melodies of Burt Bacharach as Elevator Pop sensation RetroFizz hosts “A Look Bacharach” at Crooners Lounge & Supper Club on May 3. Bacharach, a titan of American popular song, left an indelible mark on the music industry with scores of hits that continue to resonate today. This tribute, spearheaded by local group RetroFizz, promises an evening

  Photo by Wilson Webb The ghosts of our past serve to remind us of how we’ve grown” — Mark Mallman (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 13, 2024 — One of TikToks most esteemed music historians, Minneapolis rock legend, Mark Mallman, embodies a Goth Bob Dylan on his stellar new single “Seen My Own Ghost.” The Minneapolis legend drops his first single with new indie label Hygh Tension Records, street date:

    “See me like you see you.” Brilliance! a musical animation ~ “See me like you see you.” (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 19, 2024  — “Brilliance! A Musical Animation” – A Groundbreaking Project by Philip Agustin Gonzales Now Ready for Pre-Production. In an industry first, the feature-length project, “Brilliance! a musical animation” has been announced ready for pre-production. This exceptional package, meticulously crafted by the visionary composer and writer

(Waite Park, MN) — The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park will play host to the Beach Boys on July 10th, 2024. This is an outdoor venue with accommodations for up to 6000 people. The last time the Beach Boys played Minnesota was at Treasure Island in 2019. The Ledge will also host other shows this summer including, Jason Mraz, Three Dog Night, Jewel and Melissa Etheridge. Tickets for all shows

(Worthington, MN) — February 3rd, 2024 — The shores of Lake Okabena in Worthington are set to come alive with the exhilarating combination of windsurfing prowess and eclectic music as the annual Worthington Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival returns for another thrilling edition. This event, which has become a staple on the calendars of windsurfing enthusiasts and music lovers alike, promises an unforgettable weekend of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit.

FuzzRD, Smash Mouth, Pop Evil, Saliva, and LIVE (Brainerd MN) —  January 24, 2024 — Lakes Jam Music Festival is thrilled to bring rock sensations Smash Mouth, Pop Evil, Saliva, and FuZZrd to the Busch Light Main Stage at Lakes Jam 2024 with Live as the headlining act. Passes are on sale now and can be purchased at https://lakesjam.com/. Lakes Jam 2024 Thursday Lineup Schedule: 3:00 PM – FuZZrd 4:30

Broken Down album cover While many artists shift focus to singles, indie pop/alternative hip hop powerhouse Reverse Mechanic defies trends with remarkable 30+ song album “Broken Down” (Minneapolis, MN) —  January 9, 2024  — Reverse Mechanic, an up-and-coming alternative hip hop and indie pop artist from Minneapolis, MN, has announced the release of a new 30+ track mega-album titled “Broken Down.” Scheduled for release in early 2024, the staggering feat

  Photo credit Heidi Bargmann AC/Rock Balladeer McNeill Wraps Up Her Most Successful Year Yet (New Ulm, MN) — December 14, 2023  — Pamela McNeill, the internationally acclaimed, profuse songwriter and performer, is set to be inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2024. The induction ceremony will take place on April 19, 2024, at the New Ulm Conference Center in New Ulm, Minn., followed by the 2024

Debra Lee Fader, widely recognized as the “queen of kindness,” and president of Diversity-USA is set to launch her inspirational podcast, “Acts of Kindness.” (Glenwood, MN) — December 11, 2023 — Debra Lee Fader, the esteemed founder and president of Diversity-USA (formerly known as Cultural Diversity Council), is set to launch her inspirational podcast, “Acts of Kindness.” Widely recognized as the “queen of kindness,” Fader has dedicated her life to

Maestro emerges as a breath of innovation in musical education, where traditional methods often fall short.”  — Lucy Bichakhchyan (Minneapolis, MN) —  December 3, 2023  — Today, Maestro, an initiative by “MAESTRO JAN” LLC, proudly introduces an app designed to redefine the way we learn music theory. With a mission to make musical education accessible and enjoyable, Maestro combines technology with the expertise of passionate educators. In a world where

That song is a perfect selection for us as it completely echo’s our mission to honor those who have served”  — Purple Heart Homes founder and CEO John Gallina (Savage, MN) —  November 30, 2023  — New Folk Records is pleased to announce that Purple Heart Homes has chosen the title track of our album “That’s Why We Stand” as their official theme song. The song was written and sung

  “Paul Metsa is America’s answer to Billy Bragg.” – NPR / “Paul Metsa is the other great folksinger from Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range.” – Huffington Post” — NPR / Huffington Post (Minneapolis, MN) —  November 8, 2023  — Award-winning songwriter, musician, author, radio host and cultural historian Paul Metsa is re-releasing his song “Jack Ruby” in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of the JFK assassination and Lee Harvey Oswald

Eddie and Ozzie Awards; Jamie Martin Named Editor of the Year and Life Time Talks is Top Consumer Health and Wellness Podcast (Chanhassen, MN) —  Oct. 26, 2023  — Experience Life, the print and digital magazine from Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, was awarded four Eddies and Ozzies as part of the 2023 FOLIO: Awards, the most prestigious recognition program in the publishing community. The awards,

    It’s not just about the challenges faced during the pandemic; it’s about the power of diversity and the strength of the human spirit to come together, find new energy, and celebrate life once again.” — James Gutzman, CEO, Melody Bay Productions, LLC (Minneapolis, MN) —  October 25, 2023  — Blue Moon Plays and Havescripts, a Virginia-based play script publisher, has picked up “PEOPLE R READY – The Musical,”

  (Bemidji, MN) —  October 19, 2023  — “Bemidji is a town about 3½ hours from Minneapolis and about 1½ hours east from Grand Forks, North Dakota,” explains our guest. “With the population at around 15,000, and the population of the surrounding area at around 50,000, I found this little town where there are pockets of markets not being served.” This is the story of Seth Tillotson. Seth Tillotson is

  Tyler Hubbard is the Saturday Country Headliner for Lakes Jam 2024 Lakes Jam is excited to announce Tyler Hubbard as the country headliner on the Busch Light Main Stage, Sat., June 29, 2024 at 10pm. Tickets are on sale now. (Brainerd, MN) —  September 8, 2023– Lakes Jam is excited to announce Tyler Hubbard as the country headliner on the Busch Light Main Stage on Saturday, June 29, 2024

Until recently, research priorities for spinal cord injury therapies were driven by people who knew little about living with the condition. Not any more. Anderson got the field to pose the question, ‘How is this work going to make any difference to a person with spinal cord injury?’”  — Matthew Rodreick     (Minneapolis, MN) — September 5, 2023 — Kim Anderson brought the voice of people living with paralysis

Jake Owen is Announced as the Country Headliner for Lakes Jam 2024 Lakes Jam is thrilled to announce country music sensation Jake Owen as the country headliner on the Busch Light Main Stage on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10pm. The Lakes Jam festival has become an annual highlight of the summer entertainment scene in Minnesota and the Midwest.” — Ken Lacy, General Manager (Brainerd, MN) — September 1, 2023

(Rochester, MN) — Aug. 2nd, 2023 — An annual summer tradition, Rochester Civic Music’s Down by the Riverside is a free, public outdoor music festival held on Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester along the banks of the Zumbro River. This family-friendly community event features must-see national acts as well as standout local opening artists. Down by the Riverside also features local food vendors, craft beer, and giveaways – something for

  We are bent not broken and hardened to be out of line and still survive” — Emerald Suspension (Minneapolis, MN) —  July 28, 2023 — The catchy big band swing jazz style of “Skimmer Hat” is a big departure from the experimental music typically produced by Emerald Suspension. The group has a knack of crafting unique genres to fit whatever concepts they explore for their creative projects – For

  Anti-Bullying Expert, Speaker, Lifestyle & Martial Arts Trainer, Tim Flynn, and actor, writer, and producer Bruce Nachsin, host The Breaking Bullying Podcast. Tim Flynn is recognized by The Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank, CA, as one of the nation’s leading advocates for his Anti-Bullying efforts & A Top Advocate in the US to speak against Bullying.” — Michael Matsuda     (Mankato, MN) —  June 21, 2023 —

Minneapolis Music Artist Mychael Gabriel Sets Out To Redefine Musical Boundaries – Releases Stunning New Music Video “Madam I’m Adam” …Mychael Gabriel reminds me of everything cool about Lenny Kravitz and Prince.” — Lee McVay, PD Z-Rock 96.5 KOZE (Minneapolis, MN) —  June 9, 2023 — We are proud to present an extraordinary talent emerging from the vibrant music scene in Minneapolis. Mychael Gabriel, a singer, and songwriter hailing from

    Dan Leone, Mohsin Zaidi and Dalia Iskander Set to Host New Tentpole Series Showcasing a Variety of Perspectives  (St Paul, MN)  – June 1, 2023 – APM Studios, a leading producer of public radio and podcast content, today announced a slate of podcasts scheduled for release beginning in June through October. The slate features a diverse range of voices and perspectives, including the story of two best friends

    Berry Donmark’s latest EP release provides a glorious insight into his songwriting mind. These three compositions are smoothly crafted and executed with a warm and charming ease.”   — Tom Hilton, Aldora Britain Records     (Minneapolis, MN) —  May 30, 2023 — Aldora Britain Records, based in Rothley, UK, released an EP consisting of three Berry Donmark tracks on May 30, 2023. The sampler, titled “Aldora Britain Records

(Chanhassen, MN) — May 3, 2023 — In memory of musical and cultural icon Prince, Paisley Park’s annual Celebration returns June 8-11, 2023. The star-studded event features the exclusive presentation of unreleased music from the famous Prince Vault and special appearances by and conversations with Grammy-winning artist Chaka Khan and Hip-Hop legends Chuck D, D-Nice and Doug E. Fresh (celebrating Prince and Hip Hop 50), with performances from powerhouse Minnesota gospel groups Sounds of Blackness and The Steeles, R&B star Stokley of Mint Condition,

  Minneapolis musician Berry Donmark pays tribute to the singer-songwriters and folk music artists of Canada who have influenced his work. There was something about the dedication to song in Canada that really stuck with me.” — Berry Donmark (Minneapolis, MN) — April 18, 2023– Berry Donmark, a Minneapolis-based musician and songwriter, has released the single “Rain Drenched Sparrow.” The folk-rock song is an homage to the brilliant singer-songwriters and

    (Minnesota) — April 24, 2023 — The facets of music and its ever-evolving nature have given rise to a new breed of artists and musicians. Samantha Moon is a leader in the new school of contemporary artists. She is constantly pushing the envelope and reinventing herself and her sound. Samantha Moon is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and passionate entertainer. She was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica West

  Sundays 11:00 AM – Noon Dale Tondryk is an experienced retirement specialist sharing his expertise as the Retirement & Income Radio host. (Minnetonka, MN) —  April 18, 2023  — Dale L Tondryk is an experienced retirement specialist sharing his expertise as the host of Retirement & Income Radio on WWTC 1280 AM. As the host of the Retirement & Income Radio show, he is frequently approached to speak on

Mosley and APM Studios Also Set to Co-Produce New Series Set for Early 2024 (Minneapolis/St Paul, MN) — March 31st, 2023 — “Truth Be Told” Season 5, Exploring the Psychedelic Renaissance and the Black Diaspora, to Launch Thursday, April 13. APM Studios announced it has signed a distribution deal with Tonya Mosley’s award-winning podcast “Truth Be Told.” APM Studios will handle distribution, sales and marketing for the show ahead of

(Bloomington, MN)– March 22, 2023 — Howard Paster, President of Paster Properties, joins Lisa Christianson on her latest Podcast, People and Places and How We Use Spaces. When Paster Properties first began, it started out developing single-family homes for GI’s returning home from WWII. Today, the company develops several neighborhood commercial real estate properties across the Metro. Howard talks about the obstacles that come along the way while working in

  Patty Peterson hosts an eventful afternoon of inspiring stories and live music   (St Paul, MN) –March 17, 2023 – The Minnesota Historical Society is honored to host a Jazz Appreciation Month celebration event featuring some of Minnesota’s most notable jazz legends. People of all ages are invited to attend an afternoon full of live music and inspiring stories hosted by award-winning vocalist and KBEM Radio host, Patty Peterson. Patty

Tickets to Go On Sale Friday, March 17 at TIcasino.com (Welch, MN) — March 14, 2023  — Minnesota’s premier entertainment and gaming destination, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, is proud to welcome three-time Academy of Country Music (ACM) Entertainer of the Year and 8-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood to the Treasure Island Amphitheater stage for the first time on Friday, July 21. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, March 17 at 10am CST and will

  After two rock releases, Strand explores her Americana roots with one of Minnesota’s premier songwriters. (Minneapolis, MN) — March 1, 2023 — Lawyer-turned-novelist-turned-songwriter Mary Strand’s first two singles explored 1960s power pop and 1970s rock. In her third single, “I Don’t Want to Be Your Yesterday,” co-written with and featuring Minnesota singer-songwriter Sarah Morris on vocals, Strand returns to her Americana roots. While Strand’s forthcoming debut album Golden Girl

U2FP CureCast, a bi-weekly podcast about spinal cord injury research, gets major funding support from the Reeve Foundation. CureCast informs and educates listeners about research, clinical trials and the active role the SCI community plays in therapy development.”  — Matthew Rodreick     (Minneapolis, MN) — February 24, 2023  — Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP) has been awarded $18,708 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center

  As AI continues to evolve, the possibilities for music and creativity are endless.” — Mike Berens (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 21, 2023 — In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry has been on the rise. AI tools are being used to assist with everything from composing and arranging music to generating lyrics and even selecting the most effective marketing strategies. One of the most

    Minneapolis Artist Gives Fan A Legendary Valentine’s Gift. Helps Fan Surprise Wife With Personalized Love Song. (Minneapolis, MN) — February 2, 2023 — Minneapolis indie pop and alternative hip hop sensation Reverse Mechanic has done it again, this time helping a devoted fan surprise their wife with a personalized love song for Valentine’s Day. The fan reached out to Reverse Mechanic via D.M., requesting a special song that

  BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lisa Christianson releases another episode of her podcast, People and Places and How We Use Spaces, featuring Norhart CEO Mike Kaeding. Kaeding builds and manages apartment buildings and is on a mission to disrupt the construction industry. He shares how he took his small family business and transformed it into one of the largest apartment developers in the state of

Photo by Nicole Nelson     Mary Strand follows ’60s-inspired debut single with ’70s-style rock on “Different Kind of World.” MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lawyer-turned-novelist-turned-songwriter Mary Strand’s debut single, “Act As If,” harkened back to the power pop of the 1960s. With Strand’s second single, “Different Kind of World,” she moves into 1970s rock, drawing on influences like the Eagles and Three Dog Night. Both

  (Minneapolis, MN) — January 11, 2023  — Beautiful instrumental music has the power to both relax the listener and focus their mind, allowing for uninterrupted deep thought, prayer, and study. In recent years, relaxing music has seen a steady increase in popularity with audiences under 35 years of age seeing the fastest growth, thanks in part, to the popularity of instrumental music streaming channels on Spotify and YouTube Music.

I think we’re stronger than we’ve ever been. We’re in a better position financially having gone through all of that.”— Wesley Uthus (Bloomington, MN) — January 20, 2023  — The podcast episode was released to the public on Tuesday, January 17th. Wesley Uthus’ first love was fashion. And it was her niche. She landed her first job at Land’s End where she got a taste of the retail world and

(Minneapolis, MN) — January 6th, 2023 — US Bank Stadium has announced that Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will be in concert for the first time later this year.   Tickets for the November 10th show go on sale January 13th at 10am.    The show will only be in town for one night. According to the Ticketmaster Website, there will be presale tickets available as follows: Verizon Up Presale Tickets Starts

Apple Podcasts “All Categories” Chart with “The Catechism in a Year” at #1 and “The Bible in a Year” at #3. Both shows are hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and produced by Ascension, a Catholic multimedia publisher. Screenshot taken 1/2/23 at 12:30pm ET. For the third year in a row, a Catholic podcast is the #1 show on Apple Podcasts (Exton, PA / Duluth, MN) —  Jan. 3, 2023  —

    New Music Video by Minneapolis Artist Reverse Mechanic Says it all. This is the year… I think we’ve got something special here, and I want to move the world in a positive direction in 2023. This is the year.” — Joe Wistrcill of Reverse Mechanic (Minneapolise, MN) —  December 31, 2022  — After a tumultuous couple of years, the world looks to 2023 with hope of a brighter

(Burnsville, MN) — Dec. 20, 2022 — In the last month, Inspired Spine CMO, Dr. Hamid Abbasi, with cooperation of IS Life social marketing director Amanda Armagost, have begun the podcast series, “Essence Of” with heavy emphasis on medicine to educate the public. The podcast airs LIVE on YouTube every Friday and focuses on education. Topics include, Medicine, Science, History and Life, each week with a different focus. Since the commencement

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  December 27, 2022  — A composer, lyricist, producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist all rolled into one, Mychael Gabriel has built a career founded and guided by the element of surprise. His music constantly begs the question, “what doesn’t he do?”. With cosmic versatility and an entire ecosystem of talent—songwriting, vocals, guitar, drums, production, and more—Mychael Gabriel has constructed a discography which cannot be contained. He has also

  The podcast episode was released to the public on Tuesday, December 13. (Minneapols, MN) —  December 14, 2022 — Growing up in a house with three sisters and a stay-at-home mother, Shannon Rusk knew she didn’t want to follow a typical female track when entering college. She started her studies in Engineering – determined to forge herself into a male-dominated industry and make an impact. After accepting a position

  (Minneapolis, MN — November 30, 2022  — Mary Strand spent 16 years crafting 100-page merger agreements before shifting to novels that clock in at 300 to 400 pages. But while she still loves writing all those words, she’s found a much shorter format for them: songs. Singer/guitarist Mary Strand started writing songs in 2018 when her original songwriting hero, Rodney Crowell, first hosted a songwriting camp. But her songwriting

  To be able to sing in the studio, along with the way I feel when I am on stage, is a comfort and freedom found among musicians when they become family.”    — Thomasina Petrus     (Minneapolis, MN) — November 21, 2022 — With a voice that has moved scores of people around the world, Thomasina Petrus continues to amaze us with her beautiful music. The 30 year equity

    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