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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.

The High 48s Presents its Winter Brunches Virtually in January and February 2021

2021 marks the 9th year of High 48s bluegrass brunches. It’s virtual, from 11 till noon every Saturday in January and February. The shows feature members of the high 48s plus weekly guests. Eric Christopher and Anthony ihrig of the 48s talked to Phil Nusbaum about the series. Turns out that despite the pandemic, they’ve been busy. Eric’s written a new waltz called the Waltz of the Hungry Ghosts.


MHB – ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE

Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! Our ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE SHOW features outstate artist, Rickey Stage, and new to our show, The Sardine Brothers. Enjoy!

(Aired 12/31/2020)

MHB – HOLIDAY SHOW #2

Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! Part 2 of our annual holiday shows, from Dennis Cooke to Roy Holden, newbie Chris Holm, and new tunes by Bruce Caswell & Charlie Roth. All on MHB!

(Aired 12/24/2020)

End of 2020-A Look to the Past

2020 is finally over, congratulations you made it! In this episode of Real College Podcast we take a look back at how 2020 measures up to years past, reminisce over U of M meme culture, and remember a time when we could play games together in person!

1:16- 2020&Time Magazine- Emma Morris
4:08- Campus Memes- Casey McCabe
11:22- D&D- Melody Lewis

The Scottie Miller Band is Breaking Through

Every band wants to grow. But you can’t force growth. We’re talking to Scottie Miller of the Scottie Miller Band. Scottie, this group has evolved over 16 years, and seems poised to entertain in large arenas.


Zeitgeist New Music Ensemble Performs Modern Version of an Old American Murder Ballad

Zeitgeist’s latest work is a composition commissioned to banjoist Paul Elwood, 44 Smokeless. It’s a reimagining of the American Murder ballad, Little Sadie. Phil Nusbaum spoke with Paul and to the percussionist for Zeitgeist, Heather Barringer. Heather said that the ensemble did not really know what to expect of Paul’s finished piece.


Centerstage Minnesota, December 25, 2020

Centerstage Minnesota featuring an hour of Minnesota artists performing Christmas music and the Itasca Orchestra’s Winter Program.

For Now: Painter Marley Kaul and Poet Taiju Geri Willimek

Painter Marley Kaul and poet Taiju Geri Willimek have collaborated on a visual and literary art experience they call For Now. Their new book couples 20 of Kaul’s paintings with 20 of Willimek’s poems and inspires the reader to engage in the moment, respond to the work and feel more connected, aware and alive.


Giving Episode

In this holiday themed episode of Real College Podcast we will take a look at how the University has tried to give back to the community, discuss the implications of giving with the expectation to receive, and conversations with a local bike enthusiast!

1:22-Giving Back at the U-Ethan Olson
13:18-Quid Pro Quo Giving-Emma Morris
15:45-The Bike Man-Casey McCabe

Violinist Raycurt Johnson and Guitarist Elgin Foster Have Broad Backgrounds and Broad Repertoire

The pandemic severely curtailed Raycurt Johnson’s music lessons, so he moved from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis. Raycurt met guitarist Elgin Foster by chance, started playing, enlisted Melanie Breza the singer, and the result is a new and compelling group. The conversation with Phil Nusbaum started with Raycurt telling of his relocation.

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