Cast Category: MusicCast
Jun 26, 2025
Backstages: What the Zine?
In this KVSC original, Johnny takes us through the wild world of zines.
May 15, 2025
Backstages: Concerts Cost Too Much
Johnny breaks down the LiveNation/Ticketmaster controversy and talks with Minnesota music artists about their struggles working in the performing economy
May 5, 2025
Backstages: Oreos and Bourbon — My Conversation with Dessa
KVSC’s very own John Drake talks with the multi-talented performer Dessa
Mar 27, 2025
Backstages: Come On and Slam
In this KVSC special report, Johnny introduces us to the world of Slam Poetry, and a few of the names and voices coming out of the Minnesota slam scene.
Feb 6, 2025
Backstages: Your Time Starts Now
Taskmaster Minnesota is a fan-made game show based on the hit comedy panel show from the U.K.
Nov 21, 2024
The Untold Story of Surahoolies Part 2
In this Untold Story of Central Minnesota, KVSC Music Consultant John Drake talks with St. Cloud based guitar player Mark Hasbrouck and bassist J Ellingson—two members of the band Surahoolies. […]
Nov 14, 2024
The Untold Story of Surahoolies Part 1
In this episode of Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, KVSC Music Consultant John Drake talks with St. Cloud–based guitar player Mark Hasbrouck and bassist J Ellingson, two members of the band Surahoolies. This is part one of a two-part feature.
Oct 10, 2024
Backstages: Ballad of the First Ave Staff
KVSC Production Director Johnny provides on-the-scene reporting about the ongoing unionization effort for First Avenue employees.
Sep 12, 2024
Backstages: The One About Dial Tone
In the first installment of the “One About” series on KVSC’s BACKSTAGES, we get to know the Minneapolis indie band Dial Tone.
Jul 22, 2024
Backstages: How to Win the Rock Lottery
In this episode of BACKSTAGES, KVSC Production Director Johnny goes behind the scenes of First Avenue’s Rock Lottery, in which 25 local musicians are drafted into 5 new bands and […]