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President Donald Trump shared a video on social media of girls wearing hijabs at a St. Paul kindergarten graduation ceremony. We'll hear from an Imam who is speaking out against Islamaphobia and anti-Somali rhetoric coming from the White House. It's summertime and for ER doctors, the livin' is not-so-easy. We'll talk about how to stay safe from the many, often preventable injuries that can happen in the summer. The values of many commercial properties have plummeted. You may not think that affects you, unless you're selling an office building. We'll find out what it means for local taxes. Plus, we'll get a preview of the 20th annual Rhythm of the River Music Festival in southern Minnesota. Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Old Lady Truth” by Teague Alexy, and our Song of the Day was "Good Things” by Senn Hollow.
Duluth Singer/Songwriter/Troubadour Teague Alexy joins host Grant Glad on this weeks episode of the show to talk about his songwriting process, the beauty of music and family and love, keeping old things alive and anything else that comes to mind. This episode brought to you by Car Concierge, Willow Wood Insurance Agency, Petrichor Sound and Pulse Barre & Fitness.
Teague Alexy is a Minnesota based singer/songwriter. He and his brother Ian, got their start in music on the east coast; in New Jersey. Yet, both have made the move to Minnesota. Teague now calls Duluth home. Teague has an extensive solo career along with Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, a band he started with his brother Ian Alexy. Check out his work here: http://www.consideritcorrespondence.com/artists-ta
Duluth, Minnesota - based artists are featured on the April edition of Spotlight on the City. You'll hear from If Thousands, Cyr, Breanne Marie & The Front Porch Sinners, Charlie Parr and more! Support your local musicians
Duluth musician, columnist, and podcaster Teague Alexy visits the podcast this week to prepare us for the upcoming Homegrown Music Festival, which kicks off Sunday, April 30. Alexy also shares his new record Circuit Sessions which comes out soon and his new podcast venture titled Wisecracks and Roadside Flats.
Carmody Irish Pub in downtown Duluth is where Eric Pollard (Actual Wolf) unapologetically approached Teague Alexy about producing his new album Circuit Sessions. Pollard had a vision of a powerful presentation of Teague's poetic songs involving Steve Garrington (Low), Jake Hanson (Haley Bonar) and engineer King J-Lar. This episode features the world premiere of Where Am I Going from Teague Alexy's album Circuit Sessions available April 4 and now avail via special preorder at TeagueAlexy.com. Other music in this episode by Jim Hall, The Dukes of Hubbard and two songs by Actual Wolf. This episode is sponsored by The Hook and Ladder Theater in Minneapolis and Carmody Irish Pub in Duluth.
Teague's new song Boardwalk Anthem was written and performed in the tradition of Jersey boardwalk rock and roll as an homage to Teague's hometown of Somers Point, New Jersey. This episode features Teague's experience recording Boardwalk Anthem in Jake Larson's Duluth studio as well as some insight into Somers Point's musical history including Levon Helm and The Hawks, Eddie and The Cruisers and Teague's own band Spilled Milk. This episode features the music of Retribution Gospel Choir, Spilled Milk (live and unreleased) and Boardwalk Anthem from Teague Alexy's new album Circuit Sessions coming out April 4, 2017 and now available through special preorder at teaguealexy.com. This episode is sponsored by Bent Paddle Brewing and DuLutsen Music Festival. wisecrackspodcast@gmail.com
The debut episode is Teague's experience with the classic Bob Dylan & The Band album The Basement Tapes. Teague first hears the album on a solo road trip and later finds himself as part of a tribute show to the album in Bob Dylan's hometown of Duluth, MN. Featuring unreleased music from Teague Alexy, Marc Gartman, Sarah Krueger, Lee Martin and Veikko Lepisto covering songs from The Basement Tapes. Sponsored by Sweet Potato Kitchen and Duluth Dylan Days Festival.