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Works Progress Administration on Radio Heartland
Three members of Works Progress Administration perform on Radio Heartland.December 19, 2009
Minnesota artists cover the Beatles
"Minnesota Beatle Project" is a new CD that features 16 Minnesota-based artists interpreting Beatles songs. One of the more intriguing tracks in the collection is a version of "Norwegian Wood" by Jeremy Messersmith and Zach Coulter. This is the first time they have recorded music together. Messersmith is a solo artist and Coulter is a member of the band Solid Gold. They spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the creation of their unique version of the song.December 16, 2009
Sarah Hicks, Minnesota Orchestra pops conductor
Classical orchestras have long featured popular music or pops to broaden their audiences. The recently appointed pops conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra talks about how she sells new music to audiences young and old.Midmorning, December 14, 2009
Minnesota blues brought home
Local singer Paul Metsa has performed and worked in music for nearly 30 years. He credits his upbringing in the Iron Range and his love of folk for inspiring his songwriting and his bluesman ethos.Midmorning, November 20, 2009
U of M confirms date with U2 next summer
U2 will perform at the University of Minnesota's new TCF Bank Stadium on June 27, 2010.November 16, 2009
Minneapolis' Solid Gold poised to take band to the next level
Following the release of its latest cd, "Bodies of Water," Minneapolis buzz band Solid Gold has spent the year mesmerizing critics and fans with its electronic pop. The band will cap off a breakthrough year tonight with a show at First Avenue.November 13, 2009
Project Trio on Radio Heartland
Project Trio performs live in the Radio Heartland studios.November 11, 2009
Willie Murphy refuses to be pigeonholed
Minneapolis rhythm and blues living legend Willie Murphy has a new double CD coming out Tuesday. However, he uses the word new in quotes, for some of the material was recoded 30 years ago.November 10, 2009
Willie Murphy on Radio Heartland
Twin Cities music legend Willie Murphy talks about his new album, "A Shot of Love in a Time of Need"November 4, 2009
The cast of the musical "Buddy" on Radio Heartland
The cast from the History Theatre's production of "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" performs on Radio Heartland.October 23, 2009
The Pines on Radio Heartland
The Pines perform in the studio for Radio Heartland.October 16, 2009
Young Owatonna musician finds success on pop charts
A young musician from Owatonna who recorded his album on a computer in the basement of his parents' house is finding big success in the music business.October 14, 2009
How to make a rock guitar documentary
When Oscar-winning director Davis Guggenheim persuaded Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, U2's the Edge and the White Stripes' Jack White to meet for an electric guitar summit there was potential for complete disaster, but it seems Guggenheim's gamble paid off.September 17, 2009
Aerosmith cancels tour, including St. Paul stop
Rock band Aerosmith announced this week it will cancel the remaining part of its summer tour -- including a concert in St. Paul -- after lead singer Steven Tyler fell from a stage earlier this month.August 14, 2009
40th anniversary of Woodstock
It was billed as three days of peace, love, and music, but it turned out to be much bigger than anyone expected. Forty years after the great gathering on Max Yasgur's farm, a nation reflects on the music and the meaning of Woodstock.Midmorning, August 7, 2009