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.

Sponsors:

This and every episode of the Podcast is sponsored by Triple Falls Productions, an a/v company based in Mankato MN that specializes is sound, lighting, and multi-camera Livestreaming solutions.

Extras:

Watch Ben's previous appearances on the Podcast.

Band Members: Ben Scruggs - Guitar/VocalsKrista Okins - Keys/VocalsCooper Fuller - GuitarKaleb Braun-Schulz - BassBrent Burg - DrumsKen Markham - PercussionBuy Poor Lemuel Music on Bandcamp - https://poorlemuel.bandcamp.com/

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.

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.

Be sure to keep an eye out for any opportunity to see them live and follow along online to keep up with the tales of the clockwork.

Infernum Album releases 8/6/2024

Upcoming debut album called Act I: Infernum. This is a concept album that takes place in a sci-fi/dystopian/steampunk universe where a society has been taken over by mechanical versions of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses.

This first album is part of a larger story arc and narrative that will take place across multiple albums and productions.in this episode, we uncover the inspiration behind the project and their vision for the future of the storyline.

We hope this serves as an introduction to the project and would direct anyone looking for more to the accounts for Rise of the Clockwork.

https://youtu.be/s8qbd3rpW28

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: Exciting news! Janii Sudan will be performing live at our upcoming hip-hop concert in Mankato. Don’t miss the chance to see him bring his dynamic energy to the stage and perform some of his freshest tracks.Tune in to this episode of the TF Cast for an engaging and inspiring 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!

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.

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.

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.