The Scenic Route
Series produced by WTIP
Image by: Will Moore
Grand Marais Lighthouse
The Scenic Route is an hour long weekly program featuring the music of musicians from the north shore of Minnesota and the Lake Superior region, along with interviews and announcements of events. It gives exposure to arts and culture in our area for locals and visitors.
Music choices will often be timely with artists playing on the North Shore that week, serving as a guide for what's available for visitors to listen to. Hear a variety of genres, from folk and bluegrass to country, blues, and beyond. May include live recordings from various WTIP in-studio sessions and festivals, as well as live interviews with relevant artists and community members.
Hosted by Will Moore.
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John Mark Nelson is an acclaimed 21-year-old singer-songwriter out of the Twin Cities area who has reached new heights with his third album "I'm No...
- Added: Sep 23, 2015
- Length: 30:28
The Vecchione/Erdahl Duo are seasoned ensemble musicians who push the boundaries of classical music with the performance of unique, tailor-made co...
- Added: Sep 30, 2015
- Length: 13:46
John Gorka played at the ACA on October 11. Before his show, he came to WTIP's Studio A for a terrific live session with Will Moore. He talks about...
- Added: Nov 18, 2015
- Length: 36:36
Ginstrings is a 5 piece bluegrass and Americana band out of the Twin Cities. After a performance at the Gunflint Tavern in October, they played a l...
- Added: Nov 18, 2015
- Length: 58:09
The Jayhawks' founding member Mark Olson has a new album out, recorded with his wife Ingunn Ringvold entitled "Goodbye Lizelle". Will Moore hijacks...
- Added: Nov 18, 2015
- Length: 32:01
Mary Bue is a singer/songwriter based out of Duluth (among other places). Her latest album "Holy Bones" is a stark departure from her earlier sound...
- Added: Nov 18, 2015
- Length: 13:54
Duluth musician Teague Alexy, one half of Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, joins Will on Sidetracks to talk about his new book of folk tales "The New F...
- Added: Nov 18, 2015
- Length: 26:12
Two great bands from the Driftless area of Wisconsin join hosts Will Moore and Carl Solander for a special hour-long live session before a performa...
- Added: Jan 26, 2016
- Length: 54:08
Gabriel Douglas is the frontman of The 4onthefloor, a high energy hard rock group from the Twin Cities. He chats with Will Moore en route to Seely,...
- Added: Jan 26, 2016
- Length: 10:12
Acclaimed Duluth guitarist Charlie Parr joins Will Moore on the Scenic Route. He talks about the different approach that was taken to record his la...
- Added: Feb 04, 2016
- Length: 39:25
Craig Minowa is the lead singer of the Minnesota/Wisconsin based rock band Cloud Cult, who's new album "The Seeker" is released this month. Craig t...
- Added: Feb 09, 2016
- Length: 16:17
Alison Scott is a singer and songwriter from the Twin Cities area with jazz and soul influences. She talks with host Will Moore about her new album...
- Added: Mar 15, 2016
- Length: 09:57
The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra is an art-rock quartet with Minnesota roots. Will Moore talks to the groups' bass player and fiddler, John and Lisi W...
- Added: Apr 22, 2016
- Length: 24:21
Dusty Heart is a new Americana duo based out of Minneapolis comprised of Barbara Jean Meyers and Molly Dean. They make their WTIP debut with Will M...
- Added: May 03, 2016
- Length: 52:06
Cook County native Maria Nickolay is spending the next few years in Belfast, but before she left she recorded her debut full-length album, mixing a...
- Added: May 03, 2016
- Length: 18:16
Paul Mayasich is an Eveleth, MN-born blues guitarist with decades of experience in a myriad of genres. He is joined by Galactic Cowboy Orchestra me...
- Added: May 10, 2016
- Length: 41:47
Andy Noyes is a guitarist from the south shore of Superior, playing with Floydian Slip, The O'Bros, and other groups. He joins Will Moore on the Sc...
- Added: May 16, 2016
- Length: 23:03
Heck Yeah Holler String Band makes their debut on The Scenic Route. Band Members include Amy Wosheck Schmidt on vocals, Andy Schmidt on mandolin an...
- Added: May 26, 2016
- Length: 41:56
In a great instance of serendipity, Bill Camplin, songwriter and proprieter of the renowned Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson, WI, finds himself on the N...
- Added: May 30, 2016
- Length: 44:37
Longtime Twin Cities musician Billy Johnson comes north to Voyageur Brewing to show his talents. He speaks with host Will Moore about his various m...
- Added: Jun 14, 2016
- Length: 08:09
