9 O'clock Meltdown

Bob Tulipan is an accomplished author and has been a music promotor for many years. He's worked with acts like Cheap Trick, among many others. His book Rockin In The New World is a step by step guide to taking your band from the basement to the big time. Bob continues to work with acts from New York, California, and London.

Susanna is an accomplished jazz guitarist, she studied along the East Cost. She has released a number to albums, that launched her into musical success. Her latest endeavor, is playing jazz clubs in her native country; under Susanna Risberg Trio.

Susan Masino is an accomplished author and mother. Her career started off as a journalist for a local rock magazine in Madison WI, and that has lead her on some great adventures. Her book on AC/DC is a best seller.

Kat Fox is a Duluth Rap artist. She has recently moved to Minneapolis and is still pursuing music and writing.

The Maxi Childs Trio, came in studio two years ago, and spoke about meeting and forming the trio. Maxi is the lead singer along with her partner Steve, who makes up the guitar and rhythm parts. They've been playing the northland for many years and have put out several self made albums.

Rob and Teressa are retired artists. And their art is wearable Steampunk called; LampsnTime. They met on match.com, and they're love to create and going to Renaissance Festivals grew from there. With their work, they create pieces of wearable art from discarded pieces of 'junk' picked apart and they create something truly unique out of it. Their artwork is for sale at Duluth Antique Marketplace in west Duluth MN. You can check out there work here: www.facebook.com/lampsntime

Mourning Wood can be found at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee MN. They are a 'traveling' group of musicians whom, write and sing about death.... Not what you'd think of when visiting the festival but they turn it into good fun! Performing on weekends throughout the festival season, they can be found at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival as well as a few Comic Cons. Check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/themourningwood/

Bodhi and Clare are a mother son team; they formed Mother and Son Productions after taking a year long road trip around the US. Bodhi is a self taught filmmaker, while Clare is a self taught artist. They lived in California and now reside in Duluth MN. You can check out their work at: www.mothersonproductions.com

Mark, a Minneapolis based singer/songwriter joins by phone to talk about his upcoming album Losing Things. It will drop this September. We discuss Mark's musical process and his change from this album and his last. Check out his work here: http://www.markschirmacher.com/

James, lead singer and songwriter for the Boston band; Voquel Kemistry joins me this sunny afternoon to talk about his start in music and his drive to create a new sound. He also talks about the Boston scene and breaking out of the mold of being a cover band. Voquel Kemistry has been together for seven years, and is now on their way to creating something new. You can check out their music on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon. To see what the band is up to and to keep up with James check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Voquel-Kemistry

Soft spoken at times, artist Robert Adams has been doing college, painting and mixed mediums for 20 years. This is his farewell, art show in Duluth MN, as he and his family head back out East, but to the south side. Robert is also an accomplished musician. You can check out his work here: http://Robatoms.com/

Artist Nate Michaels joins the conversation to talk about bands, music, and being a musician turned painter. His work can be found at Comic-Cons across the USA. He also does custom work. We also discuss the downfall of the Emo music scene, and it's rebirth in the indie underground. You can check out his work here: http://www.natemichaels.net

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John of Insecta Etcetera, joins us by phone from his workshop in Carlton Minnesota. He's been collecting bugs since he was little, and now in retirement sells them to onlookers. Check out his work at: www.insectaetcetera.com

Jodi is the jewelry artist, who's works can be seen in The Supernatural TV show. She joins us over the phone to talk about what drew her to start making her own jewelry and what it takes to run a business. You can check out her work and order it here: http://eldwennesfantasy.com

Doug Spartz is a musician and storyteller. He has an expansive music career, that spans over several decades. In this interview, he shares his wisdom, intuition, and skills that create and shape his beautiful music. Check him out here: https://www.pineriverplace.com/doug-spartz-friends-2

Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank are Teague and Ian Alexy, brothers from New Jersey. They have impressive music careers in their own right but have teamed up to create a homage to their uncle; Frank. They stop in to talk about the start of their duo, and past albums including, Number One Contender. They are constantly touring, to check out their work and their solo work you can find it hear at: www.consideritcorrespondence.com

Amber Burns is an actor, director, dancer, and painter. She's worked with students and adults alike, teaching them about movement. Amber now take moment into her painting. She works on commissioned pieces as well as her own; when she's not teaching classes or being part of the Duluth Playhouse. To look at her work and contact her about a piece check out her website: www.amberburnsart.com

Actor, Musician, and Sound Engineer; Justin Powers comes on board to talk about his life and his expansive resume. Starting out with small acting gigs, he's moved onto film and running house sound for some impressive rock bands. "They call it doing the Justin, before the audition starts, I flop on the floor to get everyones attention."

Meg Hafdahl has always had an interest in horror, especially old school horror. That has lead her to create a podcast with a good friend and from there, write her own novel and several scary story's. You can find her work here: http://www.meghafdahl.com