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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.

EP164 Out Came the Blues

Some historical recordings from another era.

EP163 Sweet Tea by Buddy Guy

A revisit to a great album by Buddy Guy recorded in 2001.

EP162 Stevie Ray Vaughan

Remembering one who introduced Blues to a new generation.

EP161 Kerry Kearney

A new compilation record of a great modern day slide player.

EP159 Kirk Fletcher

Blues music has been his world most of his life.

EP158 Reverend John Wilkins

A Bluesman who plays gospel as well as blues.

Annie Mack Combines Spirituality and Social Awareness in Powerful New CD

Annie Mack says that the music of the church and protest go hand in hand. You hear those influences and more in Annie’s new recording project. We’ll listen to a bit of the title song, Testify, and then Annie talks about the inspiration for the project.


Kenna Rose sings Christmas songs on Roadhouse

Cook County musician Kenna Rose joined Ann and Will virtually to perform some holiday songs. They also chat about some of their holiday traditions.

Matthew Ecklund shares an update on his sailing adventure

Matthew Ecklund is the captain of the Hjordis at North House Folk School and has built a long and interesting career combining sailing expertise and boatbuilding with education.

New book tells the story of Quetico’s longest serving interior ranger

Joe Friedrichs is just out with a book about Janice Matichuk, Quetico’s longest-serving interior ranger. The book is called Her Island. Ann spoke with Joe about the new book and the challenging process that went into putting it together.

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