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MHB – GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! This episode features some of the best female songwriters from Minnesota including Sarah Morris, Vicky Morrison, and Annie Fitzgerald. And we share what breweries make the Top 50 sales list in the USA. All on MHB!

(Aired 04/15/2021)


New memoir reflects on being part of Minnesota country music scene from 1950s through the ’90s

Jan Sherman is a Minnesota singer and musician who was part of the country music scene starting in the 1950s through the ’90s. She’s written a wonderful memoir about her experiences called “Tales of a Country Showgirl.” Jan joined Ann on The Roadhouse to tell us more.


An expert talks the many feelings surrounding vaccines

People have been feeling many different emotions about the issue of vaccines. Will spoke with Dr. Sophia Albott, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Minnesota Medical School, to learn more about vaccine anxiety, guilt, and shame.


Joan Hutton Craves Variety

If variety is the spice of life, that’s Joan Hutton. Joan loves composing for varied types of instrumental combinations and playing in varied groups. Her recent conversation with Phil Nusbaum started with Joan talking about one of her favorite instruments.


Joan Hutton Jazz Project Streams from the Dakota this Coming Thursday

Joan Hutton loves composing for varied types of instrumental combinations and playing in varied groups. The Joan Hutton Jazz project has a streaming show Thurs April 22 at 7pm at the Dakota. Her recent conversation with Phil Nusbaum started with Joan talking about one of her favorite instruments.


Red Lake Solar Project: Promising a Bright Future

The Red Lake Solar Project is a comprehensive energy initiative with potential to change the energy game for the Red Lake Nation while creating local jobs as well as appeal for new industries to move to the region. Bob Blake is Executive Director of Native Sun Community Power Development. He’s a member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe and owner of Solar Bear, a solar installation company based in the Twin Cities. He joined the morning show to discuss the progress and promise of the Red Lake Solar Project and he explained how it’s a modern day progression of traditional Ojibwe culture and tradition.


Minnesota Music Notes Featuring John Magnuson

This week on Minnesota Music notes Brett Carter features Minnesota singer songwriter John Magnuson. John Magnuson released Barely Noticeable, a 13 song album in November of 2020. As part of his musical journey, Magnuson played guitar with Twin Cities band The Carpetbaggers when they toured with Son Volt and shared stage with bands like Los Lobos, Alison Krauss and the Gear Daddies.


Centerstage Minnesota, April 9, 2021

Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Miriam Tell, Sarah Morris, Benjamin Miller, Chastity Brown, Dessa, Bad Bad Hats, Alicia Corbett and more.


Nashville musican Caitlin Evanson joins Roadhouse

A few weeks ago we spoke with Jerry Vandiver about his role as “Jerry Berry” on his new kid’s album, “Let’s Go Outside!”


Thunder Bay’s first roundabout to feature a medicine wheel design

A new roundabout in Thunder Bay will be designed like a medicine wheel. WTIP’s Rhonda Silence spoke with Thunder Bay City Councilor Shelby Ch’ng about the roundabout and the importance of the design.


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