Cast Category: MusicCast
Dave Simonet, frontman of Trampled by Turtles Lengthy conversation with us at WFF 2015
Dave Simonet, frontman of Minnesota’s favorite Duluth base band Trampled by Turtles, sits with Mike C and Bridget B for a long talk about topics ranging from creation of the band, finding their way to success, and how they keep inspiring as the band matures. Their latest album, “Wile Animals“, the style of each recording […]
The Xylouris White plays for KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Fest 2015
George Xylouris, Greek singer and lute player, and Jim White, an Australian drummer, join forces to make the duo of Xylouris White. Together their worldly influences combined into something beautiful. Something they brought to KVSC’s live audience at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. These master innovators play their music and talk about personal musical influences and touring […]
Third time winnipeg folk festival artist Matt Andersen joins KVSC tent for an interview
Canadian blues and roots singer songwriter Matt Anderson joins KVSC crew, Mike C, Bridget B, and Mitch B, at Winnipeg Folk Festival to modestly talk about his lengthy and successful career. As a third time Winnipeg Folk Festival artist, he is laid back and relaxed. His most recent album, Weightless, is a soulful production featuring musician […]
Winnipeg Folk Fest 2015 Interview with Robyn Hitchcock and Emma Swift
Our crew was lucky enough to catch up with Robyn Hitchcock together with Emma Swift at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Robyn brings humor and his eccentric style … Stage Freight
Louisiana based folk musician and cello player Leyla McCalla Talks with us at wff 2015
Leyla McCalla, a Louisiana based folk musician and cello player, stopped by the KVSC tent at the Winnipeg Folk Festival to bring her talents to our group. Leyla has played with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and now performs solo as a trained classical musician with a new musical perspective.
Jon Miller of Ginstrings talks about band’s evolution and progress on second album
KVSC Music Director Sammich spoke with guitarist Jon Miller of Minneapolis bluegrass group Ginstrings. Ginstrings will be performing at KVSC’s Charlie Squared with Gin concert at the Pioneer Place Theater on May 25th with Charlie Parr and Charlie Roth. Sammich and Jon talked about life on the road, the group’s evolution since the release of […]
Charlie Parr talks about
Over the past couple decades Duluth musician Charlie Parr has rose to become one of the prominent voices in Minnesota and folk music. His 2015 album “Stumpjumper” was his first album released on St. Paul folk label Red House Records and it was his first record to feature a full band. “Stumpjumper” was adored by […]
Eliza Gilkyson Reflects on Songwriting with John Drake
Red House Records recording artist and member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame Eliza Gilkyson played a show at Bo Diddley’s Pub and Deli in St. Cloud April 7, 2016. Prior to the concert, Eliza spoke with KVSC DJ John Drake from her home in Texas. Eliza and John spent some time talking about […]
A very enlightening discussion with Leonard Sumner
Manitoba Musician and Anishinaabe man, Leonard Sumner, joined Mike C and Bridget B at the Winnipeg Folk Festival to bring a native indigenous cultural perspective to the current music scene and some of the challenges that face their culture. Leonard also talks about how he has mixed hip-hop, poetry and country music. A very enlightening […]
Dan Mangan rebrands as Dan Mangan and Blacksmith
Vancouver, BC based musician Dan Mangan talks with KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival. We talk about his new efforts of rebranding as “Dan Mangan and Blacksmith”. We also hear Dan’s Minnesotan accent impression!