Acoustic Stories

Series produced by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota

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Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice. As of July 1, 2015, Acoustic Stories will continue as Arts Review.

Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice about topics related to northern Minnesota art, culture and history.

Made possible in part by the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.

As of July 1, 2015, Acoustic Stories will continue as Arts Review.


252 Pieces

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Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - Northern Lights Music Festival 2014
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Steve Downing reviews the 2014 Northern Lights Music Festival and the performance of the opera, "Carmen".

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  • Added: Oct 02, 2014
  • Length: 03:04
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - Liza Sylvester & Joona Lee Mornes
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Steve Downing reviews the exhibits of two Minnesota artists at the MacRostie Gallery. "Elements Unheard" by Liza Sylvester and "In Praise of Natur...

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  • Added: Oct 02, 2014
  • Length: 03:03
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - Martha Larson - Jazz cello
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Steve Downing reviews a jazz performance by Martha Larson on cello and vocals with the Sam Miltich trio.

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  • Added: Oct 02, 2014
  • Length: 02:39
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - First Friday Arts Walk
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Steve Downing reflects on the growth of the First Friday Arts Walk in Grand Rapids, started in 2011.

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  • Added: Oct 02, 2014
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - 2014 Summer Concert Series
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Steve Downing reviews the 2014 Tuesday Summer Concert Series in Grand Rapids.

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  • Added: Oct 02, 2014
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - Daniel Kramer's Dylan exhibit
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Steve Downing reviews the Daniel Kramer's photography exhibit on Bob Dylan taken in the mid 1960's.

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  • Added: Oct 02, 2014
  • Length: 03:39
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - Larry Gavin
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Steve Downing discusses fly fisherman and poet, Larry Gavin and his recently published book of 34 poems, "The Initiation of Praise".

  • Added: Oct 01, 2014
  • Length: 03:06
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - Minnesota Orchestra Hall
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Steve Downing reviews the recently renovated Minnesota Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The hall is home to the Minneosta Orchestra.

  • Added: Oct 01, 2014
  • Length: 03:26
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - Mr. B's Joybox Express
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Steve Downing attended a outdoor concert by Mr. B's Joybox Express. The Joybox Express was just commencing a 2000 mile long bike ride - from Lake I...

  • Added: Oct 01, 2014
  • Length: 03:52
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - Terra Rathai
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Steve Downing reviews the photography exhibit by Minneapolis artist, Terra Rathai. Terra's website calls it "extraordinary everyday" and is her fir...

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  • Added: Sep 25, 2014
  • Length: 04:09
  • Purchases: 1
Recession Prepare
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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How to prepare for a recession, using your money wisely.

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  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 02:03
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Robert Jevne On Mother's Day - "Floating On Cold Water While More Falls From the Sky. Why?"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Robert Jevne lives, works, and talks about himself in the third person in the greater Jacobson area. This manner of speaking is most likely an outg...

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  • Added: May 14, 2014
  • Length: 01:20
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Michael Goldberg On Northern Community Radio- "Something You Can Use."
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Series: Acoustic Stories
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Michael Goldberg contributes "The Last Word," his weekly topical essay to Northern Community Radio's Between You and Me program on Saturdays.

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  • Added: May 14, 2014
  • Length: 04:40
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing On Northern Community Radio - "Bicentennials and Beginnings."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice about topics related to northern Minnesota art, culture and history. Made possible in part by the M...

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  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 04:13
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Aaron Brown On the State of Northern Community Radio - "Sometimes Radio is the Only Thing That Gets Us Out of the House."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...

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  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 03:25
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Aaron Brown On Winter's End - "Please Tell Me What You Think About This Winter, Because Nobody Else Will Talk About It."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...

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  • Added: Apr 21, 2014
  • Length: 02:36
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing On Winter - "Despair Is My Only Friend Now."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice about topics related to northern Minnesota art, culture and history. Made possible in part by the ...

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  • Added: Apr 18, 2014
  • Length: 03:05
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Michael Goldberg On Winter - "November's Embrace, March's Imbalance."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Michael Goldberg contributes "The Last Word," his weekly topical essay to Northern Community Radio's Between You and Me program on Saturdays.

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  • Added: Apr 17, 2014
  • Length: 02:44
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Michael Goldberg On Our Woods - "Property Rights Are A Small Portion of This Story."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Michael Goldberg contributes "The Last Word," his weekly topical essay to Northern Community Radio's Between You and Me program on Saturdays.

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  • Added: Mar 29, 2014
  • Length: 02:48
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Aaron Brown On the Woods - "Occasional Physical Presence Creates Opportunity For More Frequent, Less Tangible, Visits."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...

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  • Added: Mar 29, 2014
  • Length: 03:44
  • Purchases: 1