Cast Category: MusicCast
Jeremy Messersmith discusses Letterman, Star Wars, and Caprese Salad with KVSC
Minneapolis-based singer songwriter Jeremy Messersmith played a laid back set of music to a sold out crowd at the Pioneer Place Theatre on May 21st, 2015. Prior to the show Messersmith spoke on the phone with KVSC Music Director Samantha “Sammich” McIntosh. McIntosh and Messersmith talk about several of Messersmith’s recent endeavors following the release of […]
Springtime Carnivore altar ego Greta Morgan talks about her debut album with KVSC Music Director Sammich
Los Angeles-based musician Greta Morgan has played in several bands over the past decade including The Hush Sound and Gold Motel. Morgan is now performing under the solo project Springtime Carnivore, for which she released her debut self titled album out on Autumn Tone Records on October 31st, 2014. KVSC Music Director Samantha “Sammich” McIntosh […]
Molly Rankin from Indie pop band Alvvays talks about their rise to #1 on the CMJ charts
Toronto indie rock band Alvvays released their debut album on Polyvinyl Records in July of 2014. Their self titled album rose to number one on the CMJ charts on August 5th, 2014. The album was recorded at fellow Canadian artist Chad VanGaalen’s home studio. Alvvays crafts a sound that combines ‘60s surf pop with some […]
Unicus Harry and Natalie Fine of More Than Lights About Headlining the May Day Jam & Jive Concert
Minneapolis band More Than Lights have garnered a strong fan base by creating songs that span different genres such as blues, hip hop, and jazz. Their last album “Sights & Sounds” was released in 2012, and the band is currently working on their follow up. KVSC Music Directors Sammich McIntosh and Mitch Brosteau spoke on […]
Lucy Michelle Shares Inspiration and Details on Her New Band Field Trip
KVSC presented Minneapolis singer-songwriter Lucy Michelle to a sold-out audience at Pioneer Place on Fifth December 3, 2014. Prior to the show Lucy spent time with John Drake to talk about playing the Granite City Radio Theatre and with house band Collective Unconscious. She performed songs from her first solo recording “Attack of the Heart” […]
Tony Glover Discusses Legacy Set And Memories of Dave Ray
St. Paul-based Red House Records released “Legacy,” a 3 CD retrospective on Minnesota blues guitarist Dave Ray, that was released in late October 2014. The music for “Legacy” was pulled from rare, unreleased performance tapes and out-of-print studio recordings, which were expertly compiled by Ray’s musical partner for 40-plus years, Tony Glover. Glover played harmonica […]
ACHILLES WHEEL’s PAUL KAMM SPINS TALES WITH JOHN DRAKE
Northern California band Achilles Wheel independently released their second CD, “Stones To Sand” in the summer of 2014. Although the band is relatively new, individual members have been contributing to Sierra Nevada mining town bands for many years. One of Achilles Wheel’s founding members, guitarist Paul Kamm, best known for duet work with his wife […]
Soundset 2014 Rap Up with Toki Wright, Big Cats, Big Quarters & KVSC
With 2014 already shaping up to be a great year for Minnesota Hip Hop, Soundset returned to make history. From its humble beginnings in a South Minneapolis Warehouse to selling out all of the 30,000 tickets, Soundset has become one of the premier Hip Hop festivals in the country. This year fans were spoiled by […]
Bluesman Ray Bonneville Shares His Story with KVSC’s Bridget
Song ‘n groove man Ray Bonneville discusses parts of his musical career with the Root Cellar host Bridget in May 2014 as his touring schedule brought him through Minnesota once again. Canadian born and Austin based, Ray is out with a new album released April 2014, Easy Gone, and has found a nice home with […]
KVSC’s Music Department Interviews Har Mar Superstar
Music Director Dr. Beard and Derek team up to interview Har Mar Superstar. They discuss his latest album, Bye Bye 17, how former Minneapolis Mayor, R.T. Rybak, honored him with his own day and what he considers sexy. They also discuss Har Mar Superstar’s upcoming show at the Red Carpet Nightclub on April 10, 2014 with […]
