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Heatbox on the Scenic Route

Heatbox is the alter ego of Aaron Heaton, a Minneapolis based vocal performer who mixes beatboxing and acapella with a number of looping effects to create rich and complex songs with a hip hop vibe. He talks to Will Moore about his process and lets his unique personality out.

Struggling to adjust to daylight saving time? An expert explains why

Seems like the spring time change is hard for lots of people. Dr. Michael Howell, a sleep specialist, and professor at the U of MN joined Ann to talk about why exactly the time change is so difficult and what to do about it.

Jerry Vandiver talks new album made for kids

Nashville musicians Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson, also known as Jerry Berry and Camper Cait, are just out with a fun new album of music for kids. It’s called “Let’s Go Outside!”


MHB – Variety Show

Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! Lot of variety on this episode, including tunes by Two Tone, Anne Deming and Curtis & Loretta. And we report on Leinenkugel’s plan to give free beer to all vaccinated folks. All on MHB!

(Aired 04/08/2021)

Jillian Rae: Performing Virtually, Reflecting on the Year

For the first time in over a year, Jillian Rae will share a stage with her band tonight. Performing at the Chief Theater in Bemidji, she’s kicking off a virtual concert series running between now and June 3rd. Jillian joined the morning show today and discussed the past year.

Scott Keever’s April 17 YouTube Virtual Concert Features New Repertoire with Natalie Nowitzki

When Covid coops you up, you look for new things to do. Scott Keever and his wife Natalie Nowitzki are both musicians, and stretching in new musical directions that have brought them closer together in performing. Scott and Natalie told their story to Phil Nusbaum.

Kristen Anderson, Fiber Artist: Restorative Loops

Kristen Anderson’s textile exhibit called Restorative Loops celebrates the interconnectedness between the phenological elements of the natural world and the cyclical nature of human existence. She spoke with us on the morning show about her work, her influences, how the pandemic impacted her workflow and the upcoming felting workshops for both youth and adults that she’s teaching April 17th at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji.


Kat Perkins Sings from Life Experiences at Crooners, Thursday through Saturday, April 15-17

Kat Perkins writes songs, leads a music camp for kids and delivers motivational talks. All those things play into her singing, and she’s been singing her whole life, as she told Phil Nusbaum.


Kat Perkins Performs, Educates Kids and Motivates Others in a Career that Builds On Her Musical Experiences

Kat Perkins Performs, leads a music camp for kids and delivers motivational talks. It all comes from her experiences, and begins with music making which she has done her whole life, as she explained to Phil Nusbaum.

Minnesota Music Notes Featuring Jillian Rae

This week on Minnesota Music notes Brett Carter features multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter Jillian Rae. Rae’s latest album I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be, came out in March 2019. The songs range from indie pop to folk/americana to some straight up rock and roll with the song Buried Alive.

Centerstage Minnesota, April 2, 2021

Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Belfast Cowboys, Soo Line Loons, Leslie Rich and the Rocket Soul Choir, Johnson and Drake and more.

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