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Wednesday, December 04, 2024

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Emma joined us on the podcast to share a bit about her recent musical adventures from playing with some of Mankato's own City Mouse, to writing music and going to school at Minnesota State University Mankato to study Music Industry. Emma Josephine played at the Vetter Stone Mankato Ribfest 2024 side stage with some of City Mouse members. She was also a featured songwriter on the 2024 Minnesota Original Music Festival songwriter showcase. Emma has big plans for the future and we're excited to keep up with her music and catch an upcoming show in the area.

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Friday, November 01, 2024

Over the last 60+ years Bobby Drengler has been involved in playing music, recording music, creating spaces for live music to be enjoyed. From Two Fish Studios in Mankato which has a storied history in the Mankato music scene. He calls himself a producer and in that role he's worked with a number of artists from Ron Arsenault to John Denver and many more that we were excited to discover. In this episode we explored Mankato's music history accross a few recongnizable event space formats; ballrooms, bars, studios, and more like the outdoor annual people's fair in Mankato, MN which took place over the course of 30 years. There's lots of name drops and location IDs in this episode for those looking to dive a bit deeper. We were delighted that Bobby joined us and shared such a neat map of the history of live music in the area.

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

We talked music production, finding creative voice, mn hip hop, and some from Dylan's experience launching a recording studio in Mankato. He and his team are also hosting a regular Open Mic event in Mankato which offers musicians of all kinds an opportunity to get stage experience and try out music. D.MO is 1/4 of the BDE Boys and a solo artist in his own right. In Summer 2023 the BDE boys got a chance to open for Flo Rida at the Mankato Ribfest.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Alaena is a fashion designer and founder of Orinlaen and the co founder of Altelier which is a Saint Peter based hand made small batch custom clothing shop. Alaena runs the shop with her mother and focus on using eco friendly materials and timeless styles. We chatted about fast & slow fashion as well as how clothing is produced and developed as well as the materials that make up our clothing. We enjoyed learning more about clothes and getting to know more about what's available in our region. Orinlaen and Altelier 216 S. Minnesota Ave. St. Peter Mn

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Thursday, October 03, 2024

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/

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

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.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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.

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Thursday, September 05, 2024

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.

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Friday, August 09, 2024

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!

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

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.

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Thursday, July 04, 2024

Janii Sudan is an emerging talent in the hip-hop scene from Mankato who writes about real life and hopes music can bring build a better life for him and his family. In This Episode: In our conversation with Janii Sudan, we dive deep into a variety of topics, including: Upcoming Music: Get the inside scoop on Janii's latest projects and what fans can expect from his new releases. The Process: Learn about Janii's creative process, from writing lyrics to producing tracks, and how he brings his artistic vision to life. Don't Miss Janii Sudan Live: Janii Sudan will be performing live at our upcoming hip-hop concert in Mankato. Tune in to this episode of the TF Cast for an engaging discussion with Janii Sudan, and get ready to experience his music live at our next show featuring Nur-D and the BDE Boys at the Mankato Brewery!

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Wednesday, June 05, 2024

Scott Yonke is the talented bassist and songwriter for JoJo Green, a jazz fusion project from Minneapolis. Known for his versatile playing style, Scott blends jazz with elements of rock, funk, and soul, creating an energetic and dynamic sound. JoJo Green is a band that mixes traditional jazz with contemporary influences, resulting in an eclectic and show. Scott's bass lines and melodic songwriting are key components of the band's sound. Scott has been part of the Minnesota music scene for years, drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres and artists. His ability to combine different musical styles has made him a standout musician. Whether in intimate venues or on big stages, Scott and JoJo Green deliver engaging and memorable performances. Their music features tight arrangements and spontaneous improvisation, making each show a unique experience. Join us to learn more about Scott Yonke’s musical journey, his role in JoJo Green, and his approach to songwriting and performance.

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Friday, May 17, 2024

Visit the team at FOCP and learn how they help make sure that hungry kids are provided easy to prepare meals at home and at school. We packed a few meal kits with Sheri and Lori, Holly, and the rest of the team; who also let us sample a special bourbon mix they developed. In this episode we talked about FOCP's new expansion, fundraising events, and got to see behind the scenes on their operation. We will again be working with FOCP to provide production for their upcoming Beer, Brats and Bourbon event which will feature bands Tres Osos from Duluth and the Whiskies from the Twin Cities. FOCP is an amazing non-profit organization that does a lot for the community and we're incredibly proud to be a production partner for the event. Come enjoy an event that helps make sure children growing up in Southern MN have access to the food they need. The event provides a great opportunity to try sample some bourbon, try some beer, and enjoy an evening of music. And give back to the community. Tickets are available online at https://feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/bbb. Shoutout to the FOCP TEAM! Sheri Sander-Silva Holly Dodge Lori Wollmuth Layne Boswell Josh Sorenson Stacy Spencer Thanks for having us.

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Thursday, May 09, 2024

Dave Sandersfeld has New Music on the way! We were happy to host him in the studio for a chat about the album writing process and what's coming. Dave talked about how collaborating has made a huge impact on his work this year and maybe if you're lucky you'll get to catch him perform in the next few months! Don't miss our desert island guitar pedal selects or hearing how Dave draws inspiration from artists like Jason Isbell and the other gems in this episode. Dave Sandersfeld is a singer songwriter based in the Mankato area and will be putting out some new original music in the next few months. His song "What Does It Mean?" will be available May 31st. Stay tuned.

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Thursday, May 02, 2024

A stacked episode with Josh Madson, Megan Hoogland, and Shelley Caldwell all talking about the upcoming Manifest event on May 11th 2024 where there will be many vendors, artists, interatctive creator activities, and a concert to close out the night. We're stoked to be supporting Manifest 2024 and had a blast chatting with these amazing humans. We learned about what's going on with the Community Collage and chatted about the art and entertainment featured in this year's Manifest event.

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Monday, April 15, 2024

In this episode we learned about a tattoo art show organized by Rob Foster to showcase tattoo artists' diverse artistic talents outside of tattooing. We talked about the evolution of the tattoo industry and styles, with more collaboration and sharing of ideas now. From topics like flash designs, client relationships, ignorant tattoos, and how accessibility of tools has changed things recently. Rob Foster hopes for a good turnout of artwork at the show inspired by tattoos and is allowing each artist freedom to show their stuff.

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

ARK returns to the podcast alongside our first-ever guest, crew member, and long-time host Grum to discuss their musical journey together, both as performers with their band Soul Folk Union and as a duo. They share insights into how they became intertwined musically and romantically, discussing the lessons learned from working together with different perspectives while trying to grow as artists. The duo also reveals some of their ambitions for the future and sets expectations for upcoming performances and releases. You can find them on all platforms as Soul Folk Union or reach out for booking at Soulfolkunion@gmail.com.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

We tried a few drinks at Paddlefish brewing and chatted with the owners about their visions for the bar, the beer, and the future. Learn about their unique membership programs, including the exclusive ceramic mug club and the Founders club, offering patrons the opportunity to support the brewery while enjoying special perks and privileges. So grab a pint, pull up a seat, and join us as we raise a glass to Paddlefish Brewing.

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Thursday, February 08, 2024

Tyler joins us on behalf of the Mankato Makerspace to provide updates on new programming, grants they have received, and the exciting possibility of expansion. We delve into existing programs, the benefits for members, and plans for the future. Additionally, Tyler shares personal anecdotes about his involvement with the Makerspace and the projects he has taken on as a maker himself. If you want more information about programming or becoming a member visit: https://www.mankatomakerspace.org/

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mollie Sings Her Final Show With Skitzo Fonik at the Mankato Brewery on February 24th. 21+ | $15 PRESALE DISCOUNT Get tickets online.

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