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Director James Mangold reflects on Dylan’s journey in A Complete Unknown

JP Olsen  |  Thursday Dec. 19

John McEuen is bringing Nitty Gritty history to accompany exciting string music

Jim Lundstrom  |  Thursday Oct. 24

New record about to drop as Shemekia Copeland headlines day 2 of Bayfront Blues Fest

Jim Lundstrom  |  Thursday Aug. 8

Songster Peter Yarrow speaks his mind

Jill "jillybones" Fisher  |  Thursday Apr. 4

John Waters does it his way

Jim Lundstrom  |  Thursday Oct. 19

Paula Poundstone does not like to share – her audience

Jim Lundstrom  |  Thursday Oct. 12

A belated apology to Margaret Atwood for making her straddle the hump

Jim Lundstrom  |  Thursday Feb. 3

Tuck & Patti and the mystery of turning keys

Richard Thomas   |  Thursday Nov. 28

prone finds beauty, soul and fun in the machine

Richard Thomas   |  Thursday Nov. 21

Jerry Douglas on newgrass, bro-country and the Urban Dictionary 

Richard Thomas   |  Thursday Nov. 7

Jim Hall is in the moment for a half century

Paul Whyte  |  Thursday Jun. 20

Mel Annala says goodbye to the highway

Richard Thomas   |  Thursday May. 30

Aussie guitarist keeps coming back to Duluth

Richard Thomas   |  Friday Feb. 15

‘Gleahan’ raises the bar for local film industry

Richard Thomas   |  Thursday Jan. 17

Getting to Know Sheila Wonders

Paul Whyte  |  Thursday Feb. 22

Singer Mick Sterling to Attend Blues Fest for Charity

Paul Whyte  |  Wednesday Aug. 10

An Exit Interview with Chad Erlemeier

Paul Whyte  |  Wednesday Jan. 6

Matthew “Crimson” Ihle Talks About Duluth Hip-Hop

Paul Whyte  |  Wednesday Sep. 23

Electronic Rock Musician Rob Nelson Reveals His New Album to the Northland

Paul Whyte  |  Wednesday Jun. 24

Peter Yarrow From Peter, Paul and Mary Tells Us About Music and Activism

Paul Whyte  |  Wednesday Jun. 17

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