Month: January 2015

• January 21, 2015

  Episode #33 – Jan. 21, 2015

  

  Episode #33 takes a tour of the musical projects of Minneapolis multi-instrumentalist Mark Ritsema that begins and ends with his playful gender-bending alter ego, Suzie. Other musical excursions along the way include Domino Records trio Night Moves, in addition to celebrated, yet now-defunct groups Mouthful of Bees and The Battle Royale.   Caught between a love for sleazy, […]
• January 7, 2015

  Episode #32 – Jan. 7, 2015

  

  Episode 32 is focused on Winona blues musician Mike Munson’s recent live album, which successfully incorporates many of the desirable qualities of live recordings and very few of the downsides. Solid audio quality, impassioned performances, new arrangements, extended versions, delightful improvisation, a cohesive choice of songs that includes previously unreleased tracks, and a masterfully tasteful dose of ambiance […]