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Minneapolis rock legend Chan Poling releases cast album for acclaimed 'Glensheen' musical

Jim Bessman

Jan 15, 20194 min read

Minneapolis rock legend Chan Poling releases cast album for acclaimed 'Glensheen' musical

'Glensheen' Chan Poling is best known nationally as keyboardist/vocalist for legendary Minneapolis rock band The Suburbs, as well as the...

'Hee Haw' alumni revisit fabled Kornfield Kounty at APAP showcase

Jim Bessman

Jan 14, 20196 min read

'Hee Haw' alumni revisit fabled Kornfield Kounty at APAP showcase

From left: Misty Rowe, Buck Trent, Jana Jae and Lulu Roman Celebrated old acts and exciting new ones make up the annual Association of...

Terrance Simien to the rescue at Ken Waldman's APAP showcase

Jim Bessman

Jan 13, 20194 min read

Terrance Simien to the rescue at Ken Waldman's APAP showcase

Terrance Simien at Don't Tell Mama (Photo: Michael Kornfeld/AcousticMusicScene.com) It might be atypical to call an acoustic music...

Songwriters Hall of Fame announces 2019 inductees

Jim Bessman

Jan 12, 20191 min read

Songwriters Hall of Fame announces 2019 inductees

Clockwise from top left: Dallas Austin, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, John Prine, Jack Tempchin, Missy Elliott and Tom T. Hall The Songwriters Hall...

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