Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
MN writer Paul Radomski’s new book focuses on what is arguably Minnesota’s favorite fish, the walleye. In addition to being a writer, Paul is a fisheries biologist and lake ecology scientist. His new book is Walleye: A Beautiful Fish of the Dark. It’s a comprehensive look at the history, biology, and future of the species. We’ll hear about the walleye’s ancestral beginnings and what lies ahead for this species, as well as what makes Minnesota’s state fish so popular.
Where were you when the big one hit? when the shots were fired? when the towers came down? This week on Stay Human, Suzi McClear is evacuated from Cairo’s Arab Spring, eye-witness scenes from the end of the Cold War, and we’ll ping-pong through the recent past. History in the making, great music too, on Stay Human.
Cal Hand is lifelong dobro player known for his time playing with Twin Cities folk legends in the West Bank scene of the 60s and 70s, including bands like The Sorry Muthas, as well as performing as part of the Prairie Home Companion Show. Carl Solander and Will Moore interview Hand about his decades of playing ahead of a special performance for the Grand Marais Music Association on the Scenic Route.
Olav Luksengård Mjelva is a Norwegian musician specializing the hardanger fiddle – a traditional instrument that serves as the national instrument of Norway. His music featuring the instrument has appeared in recent major media releases like Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series, and the video game God of War: Ragnarok. He comes to Grand Marais as the field producer of the Norwegian boatbuilding documentary “Built With Love”, which debuted at North House Folk School. He speaks with Will Moore about his music and the uniqueness of his instrument on the Scenic Route.
Sonja Midtune is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who grew up in Chanhassen, MN, following her dreams of being a performer to make them a reality out West. Her freshly released new EP is entitled “Golden Girl” and is a smooth and silky style of Americana-tinged indie pop. She chats with Will Moore about her time at St. Olaf University, finding her way in LA, and the ins and outs of producing music in the age of Spotify.
On October 16th, three talented songwriters took to a makeshift stage inside the old school of Finland, MN for a memorable performance on a chilly autumn evening. Laurel Premo of Traverse City, MI, along with Creekbed Carter Hogan of Austin, TX, and McKain Lakey of Minneapolis, all performed original songs spanning folks, blues, and a new era of American old-time music. Scenic Route host Will Moore sat down with all three of them to learn about their latest musical projects and inspirations, including some exclusive live-recorded performances.
You can find the whole show as well as the individual conversations and songs below.
Derek Smith is a musician who grew up in Grand Portage and now resides in Queenstown, New Zealand on the country’s southern island. During one of his few trips back to Cook County since moving eight years ago, he sits down with Will Moore to talk about getting his musical start in this community, beginning on guitar and drums, and how it lead to his career as a musician on the other side of the world. He also talks about the New Zealand music scene and recommends some of his favorite Kiwi artists.
