Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
Guitarist Jeremy Ylvisaker and drummer JT Bates are two of the most high-caliber musicians in the Twin Cities music scene, both with over two decades of experience and countless credits on records over the years from both local and national artists. Ylvisaker has previously played with The Suburbs and collaborated with Andrew Bird, while Bates is currently performing with Bonny Light Horseman. The two came to Grand Marais as part of the Unplugged 2022 event at North House Folk School, and chat with Will Moore about their musical beginnings, interests, and inspirations.
Mack, who describes herself as a hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin with a severe cheese dependency, has performed all over the country and on television, radio and podcasts as well as in animated programs on Fox and Hulu.
Mack joined the Area Voices program on KAXE Friday morning to discuss how she started in comedy, why the Northland provides so much fodder for her sets and her changing experiences as a woman over two decades in the industry.
Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! It’s our monthly NEW ARTISTS’ show, featuring tunes by Chicago’s River Road Trio, Garden Tigers, Debbie Anthony, Peter Klug and others. And we share exciting news that Junkyard Brewing is opening a 2nd location in West Fargo–all on MHB!
(Aired 2/23/2023)
Minnesota’s Hmong population lost a Secret War Veteran this month after Saint Paul Police shot and killed him in his apartment complex. The man, Yia Xiong, who only spoke Hmong and was hard of hearing, died when he did not respond to commands made by police. The crew finds themselves, yet again, talking about the unnecessary loss of a BIPOC person at the hands of the police, and are joined by community organizer Marsha Allen as the community continues to demand answers and action. Guest: Marsha Allen, Justice for Yia Xiong
Today on Area Voices producer Katie Carter has a conversation with Bemidji High Schools activities director Kristen McRae. They talk about her work and about being a woman in this male dominated field. Kristen also talks about the 50th anniversary of Title IX and gender equality in activities and sports.
Phil Cook is a Wisconsin-born multi-instrumentalist residing in Durham, North Carolina who’s been a frequent contributor to bands like Megafaun, Bon Iver, and Hiss Golden Messenger. Following a deep love of gospel and the roots of American musical styles, Cook plays bluesy and soulful tunes on both guitar and piano, including his most recent album of solo piano entitled All These Years from 2021. He joins Will Moore on The Scenic Route to talk about his musical upbringing in Chippewa Falls, WI, and how it sparked a deep love of Southern gospel that’s led to a record label, a successful career, and amazing musical relationships.
Phil Cook will be part of the annual Unplugged concert at North House Folk School this Thursday and Friday, Sept. 22-23.
