Live from Studio A

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Interviews and live performances from local, regional, and national musicians on KUMD in Duluth, MN. "Live from Studio A" is produced at KUMD by Christine Dean and Chris Harwood with funding provided by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

KUMD is pleased to share "Live from Studio A." Interviews and live performances from local, regional, and national musicians on KUMD in Duluth, MN. "Live from Studio A" is produced at KUMD by Christine Dean and Chris Harwood with funding provided by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Listen to audio archives at kumd.org


429 Pieces

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This native of Northern Minnesota's Leech Lake Indian Reservation has a new album combining her environmental activism and her music. The release, ...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2018
  • Length: 35:01
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This local bluegrass-influenced four-piece releases its third album, Just Can't Win in style with back-to-back shows at Pizza Luce, September 29 an...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2018
  • Length: 25:22
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Mattson has left his mark all over the Minneapolis, Duluth, and Iron Range music scenes through the years in bands including the Glenrustles and Ol...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2018
  • Length: 21:24
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Local musicians Jerree Small and Marc Gartman have been making beautiful acoustic music together as Coyote for 10 years now. Along the way they add...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2018
  • Length: 28:33
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In addition to writing and performing psychedelic rock, this Minneapolis musician is also a pro skateboarder and a visual artist. He and his band p...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2018
  • Length: 32:37
Caption: (l-r) Eli, Amri, Josie, and Audrey of the Langertsons, Credit: Christine Dean
If you've seen the Mahtowah, Minnesota country gospel band the Holy Hootenanners, you know they sometimes bring their kids onstage to contribute to...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2018
  • Length: 22:18
Caption: Superior Siren, Credit: Christine Dean
Laura Sellner debuted Superior Siren as a solo project in Duluth in 2012 expanding her atmospheric, eerie folk sound by adding cellist Rachel Gobin...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2018
  • Length: 29:06
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This local favorite joined us in the studio on January 24. He released his album Dog, back in September and gave candid interviews about how his st...

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  • Added: Jun 22, 2018
  • Length: 40:24
  • Purchases: 1
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Since moving to Duluth as a teenager just two years ago, Mahon has been drawing attention for his unique, beyond-his-years singing and songwriting ...

  • Added: Jun 25, 2018
  • Length: 22:26
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These Minneapolis transplants have been making dream pop/rock with synths and guitars since 2015. They released a debut album, Terraform, in 2017. ...

  • Added: Jun 25, 2018
  • Length: 19:10
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Superior native Erik Pearson is best known for his work as an artist (you may have seen his murals at the Red Mug Coffee Shop and the Spirit Room) ...

  • Added: Jun 25, 2018
  • Length: 22:27
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This Minneapolis singer/songwriter returned to our studios April 20. He gave us a preview of his latest album, due out in June. He had a show at Be...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2018
  • Length: 24:14
Caption: Michael Ferrier of Fathom Lane, Credit: Christine Dean
Listen to our session with Michael Ferrier of this Minneapolis indie folk/rock band from May 11, 2018. They've released three albums, most recently...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2018
  • Length: 28:02
Caption: Todd Eckart and Jimi Cooper, Credit: Christine Dean
This local entertainer is known for his charismatic performances covering everyone from Elvis to the Rat Pack to the Everly Brothers. He's now chan...

  • Added: Aug 24, 2018
  • Length: 27:42
Caption: Good Morning Bedlam, Credit: KUMD
This Minnesota acoustic trio recently released its second album, Like Kings. With an eclectic, folk-based sound that also brings in influences rang...

  • Added: Aug 28, 2018
  • Length: 23:13
Caption: Maria Nickolay, Credit: KUMD
This acoustic singer/songwriter is back in her native Northern Minnesota after returning from 2 years in Northern Ireland. She released her debut a...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2018
  • Length: 30:25
Caption: The Fish Heads, Credit: KUMD
Husband and wife team Mike Monson and Kim Curtis-Monson have been performing as the Fish Heads for over 25 years, with other musicians taking part ...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2018
  • Length: 28:34
Caption: Jim's Country Laundry, Credit: KUMD
This trio is the latest project from Duluth music scene veteran Jim Hall. The group joined us in the studio on September 5 and kicked off an every-...

  • Added: Sep 06, 2018
  • Length: 23:23
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Caption: Low at KUMD, Credit: Mike Mayou
This veteran Duluth band (which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year) continues to push boundaries with their latest album, Double Negative. ...

Bought by High Plains Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 24, 2018
  • Length: 25:03
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Cascade Crescendo, Credit: KUMD
This Portland, Oregon-based band plays jam influenced bluegrass and features former Duluthian and Tin Can Gin member Harrison Olk. The band is prep...

  • Added: Oct 02, 2018
  • Length: 28:34