Mike Diechman is the Founder and CEO of Akasha Civita which aims to bring more electronic music to Mankato to help create opportunity for transformational experiences. He's creating raves by collaborating with lighting, audio, visual, and laser technicians to surprise and delight his audiences. RAVE | Radical Audio Visual Experience. In this episode we discussed the last shows that happened in the area and a bit about what people can expect for the upcoming events. Mike has promoted 9 events bringing bass & edm to Mankato since the launch of Akasha Civita on 11/11 in 2021. He also has big plans for the future that we explored a bit in this episode. Mike has also been DJing as Alienboi. We talked inspiration for the project and some sounds he's excited about. Find Upcoming Akasha Civita Events & Buy Tickets Online https://ac-edm.com/

Kaleb just finished recording an album with the Nightengale Band, 'The Things You've Kept, You'll Keep Until', will be released on OCTOBER 18!, there's an upcoming release show on October 18th where you can get a copy of the album with entry to the show! Learn what Kaleb has been up to, the upcoming show, and the behind the scenes on the album release.

Ben Scruggs is a guitar player and songwriter for the Mankato based band called "Poor Lemuel". After recently finishing up the recording for his next album, Ben is getting ready for a release party concert collaboration with Kaleb Braun Schulz on October 18th. During this episode Ben played a few songs from the upcoming album. We were thrilled to get this update with Ben and learn about what went into the making of the latest album.

Alex joined us to introduce Teenage Superman and discuss what went into his recent album "Endless Innocence". Alex has been developing his music and performance style at open mic and through some recording sessions with Mock Production studios in Mankato.

The Minnesota Original Music Festival was a fantastic experience, filled with creativity and collaboration. From the 48 Hr Band Challenge to the engaging workshops, the festival offered something for everyone. Triple Falls Productions was thrilled to be part of it all, providing sound, lighting, and livestreaming to bring the magic to a wider audience. One of the festival's standout events was the 48 Hr Band Challenge, held at Patrick’s on Third. Seeing musicians form new bands and create original music in just two days was nothing short of incredible. The energy was palpable, and the performances were outstanding. We were particularly impressed by the winning band, whose tunes thrilled both the judges and the crowd. On Sunday, we were proud to host the Triple Falls Interactive Stage at MN Square Park, Despite a bit of rain, the sessions were lively and insightful. We had great conversations and jams with local artists, and the stage was a hub of creativity. Special thanks to Michelle Roche, who managed our side stage with grace and courage, even when the weather didn't cooperate. The festival also featured a variety of valuable workshops. Eli Hoen, the festival organizer, did an excellent job curating sessions that offered musicians practical skills and inspiration. Workshops like Music Notation with Jeff Ford and Kelly Coyle, and Songwriting with Nate Boots, provided attendees with tools to enhance their craft. Michelle Roche played a crucial role in organizing these workshops, ensuring everything ran smoothly and attendees had a great experience. A huge shout-out to all the venues that hosted events, especially Paddlefish Brewing for the Band Draft and Patrick’s on Third for the contest night. Your support helped make the festival a success. To everyone who attended, performed, or tuned in via our livestream, thank you for being part of this amazing event. The festival brought together a community of musicians and music lovers, and we were honored to be part of it. Until next time, keep the music alive and stay tuned for more exciting events!

Daniel Lloyd and Dakota Davis joined us to share the latest from their multimedia project called Rise of the Clockwork, which includes music, and several other elements that help tell the story of the characters in the world.