Jazz Artist and piano virtuoso Kavyesh Kaviraj stopped by to chat with Dave about his first concert experience in his native India, his move to the US and his new album that will be released in a few weeks! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://star.bank)…

Thommy Chase (Chase and Ovation), LA Buckner, John "Bongo" Haga and Dessa retell their first concert memories on this 3rd Best Of episode! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://star.bank)Talk North

Remy Maxwell and Weasel from Jack FM, Kevin Lynch, Mary Tan and Brad Madson retell their first concert memories on this 2nd Best Of episode! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://star.bank)Talk North

Steve Heckler (Twin Cities Jazz Fest) joins Dave to talk about his first concert experience, the love of prog rock and how he came about to the Jazz genre. Steve was the main event organizer for the TC Jazzfest for the last 25 years until he retired last year! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https:…

Emmy award winning artist/ vocalist of the Rondo community in St.Paul PaviElle French joins Dave to chat about her first concert, her theater life as an artist. composer and vocalist and much more! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://star.bank)Talk North

Minneapolis transplant and saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento (Pitbull) joined Dave to chat about her first concert experience by seeing Joe Satriani in her native Lima, Peru. They also chatted about playing with Pitbull and her music and playing on recording sessions here in the Twin Cities! New episode of the New Minneapolis Sound Series! Sponsored by A…

MN Music Historian and former Concert Promoter Neal Bond joins Dave to chat about his first concert by seeing Gene Autry when he was 5 years old. They also chatted about the MN Music History Channel on Facebook and his past work as a concert promoter! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://star.b…

Monet Sabel from the musical "Beautiful" stopped by to chat with Dave about her first concert experience by seeing Pink, her career and much more! Watch Monet perform at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://star.bank)…

Freshly Minnesota Music Hall of Famer and repeat guest Pamela McNeill (Rick Astley) joins Dave to chat about her first concert experience by seeing Rush, and they also chatted about getting recently inducted in the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://star.bank)…

Part 2 of Minnesota Music Hall of Famer Ricky Peterson's (Stevie Nicks, Prince) conversation with Dave. More stories from his career including a little gem about Bruce Willis! Another great episode for the MN Music History series! This is Part 2 of 2! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://star.b…

Minnesota Music Hall of Famer Ricky Peterson (Stevie Nicks, Prince) from the Peterson Family joins Dave to chat about this first concert by seeing either "Three Dog Night" or the "Guess Who"....Of course Ricky talked about his incredible and outstanding career from the humble beginnings playing Rhodes in High School, Prince, Fleetwood Mac and recen…

As Dave is wrapping up his stay in Florida, he wants to re share and highlight parts of two episodes with Jearlyn Steele and Bill Scherer, which he did early on of this podcast! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://starbank.net)Talk North

Ian Allison (Dessa, Jeremy Messersmith) tells Dave how his mother dragged him to see Bon Jovi when he was 10 years old. Of course Dave asked him about his career here in the Twin Cities and playing with artists like Dessa and Jeremy Messersmith! This is another episode for the New Minneapolis Sound series! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https…

Journalist Chris Long (KSTP Ch 5) joined Dave to chat about his first concert by seeing "The Boss" at RFK Stadium in his native Maryland. They also chatted about other great concerts he's witnessed over the years and much more! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://starbank.net)…

Chase from Prince's Tribute band "Chase and Ovation" joins Dave to chat about his first concert, by seeing Elton John at the old Met Center in Bloomington MN. Of course they chatted about his experience and career in Prince's tribute band. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://starbank.net)…

Joey Finger (Donny Osmond) joins Dave to chat about his first concert experience by seing a very young guitar player named Prince before he was Prince. They also chatted about his career playing for artists such as Donny Osmond, Debbie Gibson and Bryan White. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https:…

On this episode, Dave is joined by DJ Dime (Timberwolves, NFL) to chat about her first concert memory by seeing Janet Jackson! DJ Dime also chats about her work as an Associate Educator for KBEM Jazz88 teaching students her art of DJing, and her shows events at Timberwolves games or more recently at the Superbowl in Las Vegas DJing at the NFL Playe…

Former Gopher and LA Clipper Bob Martin and Vikings Executive Director Brad Madson join Dave to chat about their first concert experiences by seeing Debbie Gibson on her original Electric Youth tour, They also chatted about other Debbie Gibson encounters and other great concerts! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com…

Music producer, touring and session musician Isaac Levy (Todd Rundgren, Yam House) joins Dave to chat about his first concert experience by seeing Bruce Springsteen when he was 3y old. They also chat about his touring life and session work here in the Twin Cities and how his talent makes him a well sought after guitar and bass player! This is the 3…

Multi-instrumentalist David Feily joins Dave to chat about his first concert, seeing The Death (Grateful Death) in his native Maryland. They also chatted about his collaborations in local bands such as BZ3, L.A. Buckner & Big Homie and filling big shoes in the Dr. Mambo Combo at Bunkers.This is the 2nd episode of the New MInneapolis Sound series. S…

Illinois born Singer-Songwriter Lissie, who is on tour in Minnesota, joins Dave talking about her first concert by seeing Neil Diamond in the freshly opened arena in Rock Island, IL. They also chatted about her residency in Minneapolis and much more! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starban…

L.A. Buckner (Jazz Artist) joins Dave on this first of a series of episodes about the New Minneapolis Sound. L.A. chats about his first concert of course and his beginnings of his career as musician and educator and making a mark in the Jazz world with his band L.A Buckner & Big Homie! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservic…

MN music scene drummer John "Bongo" Haga (Hypsterz) joins Dave on today's episode to chat about his first concert experience by seeing a "Vox musical intstrument" concert review, his career here in the Twin Cities as a musician for the Hypsterz and a musical instrument store owner in Hopkins. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushom…

Dave welcomes back St.Paul Peterson (Prince, Kenny Loggins) to make a correction about his first concert, by actually seeing Mac Davis at the State Fair. They also chatted about the upcoming FunkFriday 200 celebration and of course his extrordinary career writing MN Music History and much more. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariush…

Mick Sterling from Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers joins Dave, revealing his first concert by seeing Elton John. They also talked about moving to Minnesota from St.Louis and building his music career to what we know it today. Mick is an essential element to the MN Music History and also tells the story where Prince crashed their show at the Cha…

WE Fest organizer and Twin Cities concert promoter Rand Levy joins Dave to chat about his first concert experience by seeing the Beatles. They also chatted about his career by bringing a lot of acts to the Twin Cities such as U2 and Genesis and much more! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://st…

Minnesota own singer and rapper DESSA, joins Dave to chat about her first concert memories, by seeing either Joan Baez or Gwen Stefani, depending who you ask. Also, Dave asked her about her career at Doomtree and playing with the MN Orchestra! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net),…

Dave was joined by Kathy Ross, event planner for Xcel Energy Center, chatting about the numerous concerts and guests she organized and attended, but Dave also wanted to know her first concert story! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net), UCare (https://www.ucare.org/) Propane Assoc…

Happy Thanksgiving! Today Dave brought back some great concert stories for you to revisit! With Tim Pawlenty, Tim Mauer and John Maher... Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net), UCare (https://www.ucare.org/) Propane Association (https://www.propane.com) - and is recorded in the Aqu…

This week Dave chatted with WCCO morning news radio host Vineeta Sawkar. The two chatted about her first concert Journey, the love for metal bands like Metallica and Megadeth and much more! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net), UCare (https://www.ucare.org/) Propane Association (h…

This week Dave chatted with pianist, composer and arranger Ady Yeshaya (Prince, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston) about his first concert attendance in his native Israel with his parent, working with Prince and Aretha and much more! This is the 16th episode of the MN Music History series! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeser…

Dave invited some of his award winning Broadcast News Journalists (WCCO, AP, Peabody), Steve Murphy, Denny Long, Eric Eskola and Bruce Hagevik to chat about their first concert experiences and the many concerts and celebrities they have encountered over the years! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (h…

This week we are presenting a "Best Of Bob Dylan" talk, highlighting the guests that were involved with Bob Dylan's music career, including Willard "Billy" Peterson, Rick Shefchik, Marc Perkansky and Matt Steichen. This is the 16th episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star …

Jason Peterson DeLaire (Michael Bolton) reveals his first concert memories to Dave by seeing the Doobie Brothers here in Minneapolis. Dave also chats with Jason about his career as a touring musician, starting with Richard Marx, Prince, Carmen Electra and for 20 years with Michael Bolton. This is the 15th episode of the MN Music History series. Spo…

This week Dave welcomes Willard "Billy" Peterson (Bob Dylan, Steve Miller Band) to talk about his first concert memories by seeing Jimi Hendrix at the old Minneapolis Auditorium, his role in the famous Bob Dylan's recording session for "Blood on the Tracks" album and his career that included playing for the Steve Miller Band for more than 20 years.…

American Novelist Rick Shefchik and Dave continue to chat about another book Rick authored called "About the Bird", a book about the Rock N' Roll scene in Minnesota in the 1960s and much more. This is the 13th episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank…

American Novelist Rick Shefchik joins Dave to chat about his first concert memories by seeing the Beach Boys in his native Duluth. This first part of two episodes focuses on his latest release of "Blood in the Tracks", a book he co-authored about the famous Minneapolis sessions of Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks". This is the 12th episode of the M…

On this episode, Dave is joined by Minnesotan drummer and producer Pete Johnson, drummer for Manhattan Transfer, and others. They chatted about his first concert by seeing Procal Harum, his encounter with Paul McCartney having him as a spectator and manny more stories related to the hopping MN Music scene. This is the 11th episode of the MN Music H…

On this episode, Chicago native saxophonist Steve Cole (Buddy Guy, Larry Carlton) chats with Dave about his first concert experience (Lionel Richie), his career as Jazz Artist and the release of his new album, and his contributions to the MN Music History! When he's not on the road you can find him teach at the University of St.Thomas as Head of th…

On this episode Dave is chatting with Chris Wright, former President of the Timberwolves and Lynx and the architect of bringing MLS soccer team FC Minnesota United to St.Paul. Chris shared stories like his first concert experience by seeing the Hollies in his native England, his connection with Elton John and how they almost got Oasis reunited! Spo…

On this episode Dave is welcoming Wendy Blackshaw (CEO MN Sports and Events) to chat about her first concert memories about Elton John and the upcoming US Team gymnastics trials for next year! Of course they also talked about other concerts and events at those concerts! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star B…

On part two of this podcast, Marc Percansky and Matt Steichen, who co-authored "Bob Dylan in Minnesota", are back chatting with Dave with more Bob Dylan stories. This is the 10th episode of the Minnesota Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net), UCare (https://ww…

Dave is joined by book authors Marc Percansky and Matt Steichen, who co-authored "Bob Dylan in Minnesota". In this two part podcast Marc and Matt not only share their "My First Concert" experiences by seeing, The Rolling Stones for Marc and Joe Diffie for Matt, but foremost their inside stories about Bob Dylan. This is the 9th episode of the Minnes…

Jazz 88.5 Music Director and "Afternoon cruise" radio host, Sean McPherson chats with Dave about his first concert memories by seeing the Australian band INXS with the legendary singer Michael Hutchinson, that passed away way too soon. Sean also talks about his band "Heiruspecs", with whom he shared stages ,and the start of his radio career! Sponso…

Artistic Director of Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Michael Brindisi talks to Dave about his first concert memories, seeing Sammy Davis Jr. in the musical Golden Boy in Philadelphia. Michael also shared his humble beginnings in the theater world, his love of the accordion and how he transformed the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre into a top music/al venue in…

Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee Mary Jane Alm (Mary Jane Alm Band), shares her first concert memories with Dave, seeing a fellow flutist, Jethro Tull, performing at the Met Center. She also talked about her beginnings and her contributions and being a part of the Minnesota music history. This is the eighth episode of the MN Music History seri…

Former Lipps, Inc and TC Jammers drummer, Bobby Vandell, joins Dave to talk about his first concert memories and his musical journey in the Twin Cities. This is the seventh episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net), UCare (https://www.ucare.org/)…

Broadcasters Hall of Famer and former Radio KS95 host and program director, Chuck Knapp, joins Dave to talk about his first concert memories and his career. This is the sixth episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net), UCare (https://www.ucare.org…

Brian Leighton from the Midwest's premier roots-rock band GB Leighton joins Dave to share his first concert experience, his career and how a resort in Mexico named itself GB Leighton. This is the fifth episode of the MN Music History series. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://starbank.net), U…

Long time Prince saxophonist, Eric Leeds, joins Dave to talk about how he got involved in working for Prince and how he almost did not come to Minneapolis to be part of the iconic band "The Family" and work in Prince's band The Revolution. Of course, they talked about Eric's first concert experience as well and how he met James Brown and got to wor…