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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Caption: Timbre Ghost, Credit: John Heino for KUMD
Duluth native Dustin Tessier spent time in his hometown music scene before moving to the Twin Cities in 2002. After playing in a band called Lazer ...

  • Added: Dec 04, 2018
  • Length: 43:48
Caption: Cuckoo Bees, Credit: John Heino for KUMD
Self-described "percussion nerds" Cory Coffman and Mikayla Haynes met in the percussion section at University of Wisconsin, Superior and formed The...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2018
  • Length: 29:25
Caption: Gaelynn Lea, Credit: John Heino for KUMD
The past two years have been a whirlwind for this Duluth native. After winning the NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Contest in 2016, she's toured nation...

  • Added: Nov 26, 2018
  • Length: 39:55
Caption: Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners, Credit: John Heino for KUMD
In May this Duluth country band went to Nashville to record 5 songs for their new EP, Salt in the Snow. They released the EP on November 21st at Be...

  • Added: Nov 26, 2018
  • Length: 19:46
Caption: Zenith City Groove Collective, Credit: John Heino for KUMD
Todd Garland, Jake Jonker, Keith Bower, and Nick Glass have been laying down jazz grooves in the Twin Ports for the past year. Garland found his wa...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2018
  • Length: 26:46
Caption: Brothers Burn Mountain, Credit: John Heino for KUMD
Brothers Ryan and Jesse Dermody make up this duo, who've been playing music together for nearly two decades. Their expansive, blues-and-folk-influe...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2018
  • Length: 24:35
Caption: Satic Panic, Credit: KUMD
This Minneapolis trio released its debut EP, Chrome, this year. Their soulful synth-pop grooves recently landed them on the City Pages annual "Pick...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2018
  • Length: 28:49
Caption: Aby Wolf & Champagne Confetti, Credit: KUMD
This Twin Cities performer and composer joined us in the studio on October 22 on the first-day of her week-long residency in Duluth that culminate...

  • Added: Oct 23, 2018
  • Length: 28:06
Caption: John Mark Nelson, Credit: Mike Mayou for KUMD
This St. Paul-based indie folk singer/songwriter is working on a new project set for release in 2019. He joined us in the studio on October 5 for a...

  • Added: Oct 09, 2018
  • Length: 28:42
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
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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. ...

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  • Added: Sep 24, 2018
  • Length: 25:03
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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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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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
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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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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