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Mark Mallman embarks on 78-hour music marathon

Mark Mallman embarks on 78-hour music marathon

Imagine staying awake for 78 hours straight. Now, picture yourself playing music continuously over the course of those three-plus days, and actually, playing just one song, and stopping only for bathroom breaks.
by Chris Roberts

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At Sound Unseen, a quest for the Kinks

At Sound Unseen, a quest for the Kinks

A mid-life crisis leads some people to buy expensive cars, take exotic trips, or even engage in illicit relationships. Journalist Geoff Edgers mid-life brought on a desire to try to get his favorite British band of the sixties to reform.
by Euan Kerr

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Meg Hutchinson, a musician singing to writers

Meg Hutchinson, a musician singing to writers

Singer-songwriter Meg Hutchinson says it's entirely appropriate that she's appearing at the Sinclair Lewis Writer's Conference this weekend, as she's always considered herself more of a writer than a musician.
by Euan Kerr

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Roma di Luna's new CD an 'emotional workout'

Roma di Luna's new CD an 'emotional workout'

The Minneapolis band Roma di Luna is celebrating the release of its new CD this weekend. "Then the Morning Came" follows a theme of death and new life, reflecting the grief of band members who lost relatives recently, as well as their joy at becoming parents.
by Chris Roberts

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Schubert Club in St. Paul unveils new logo

Schubert Club in St. Paul unveils new logo

Minnesota's oldest artistic organization, the Schubert Club in St. Paul, unveiled a new logo Wednesday.
by Euan Kerr

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The Blues, from the Delta to the digital age

The Blues, from the Delta to the digital age

The Blues have been a major force in American music for more than a century. But while some fans wonder about it's future, others say the spirit of the Blues will continue to work its way into other musical styles. Midmorning examines the Blues in all it's guises.

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Continuing the family trade: Rosanne Cash on Midmorning

Continuing the family trade: Rosanne Cash on Midmorning

As a professional musician, Rosanne Cash has told her story in song. In her new memoir, she writes about her struggle to find herself as an artist and emerge from the shadow of her legendary father.

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Minnesota Orchestra plays at the Proms

The Minnesota Orchestra has just finished a big concert. They just played a huge symphony, Bruckner's 4th, in a huge hall at what might be the most famous festival in the world -- the BBC Proms. Classical MPR host Brian Newhouse tells us what it was like.
by Tom Crann

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Local bands rock the fair

Local bands rock the fair

David Campbell, host of "The Local Show" on 89.3 The Current, previews some of the hot Minnesota bands that will perform at the state fair this year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Saxophonist defies smooth jazz label

Saxophonist defies smooth jazz label

Saxophonist David Sanborn has often been associated with smooth jazz, but he says his roots are in the blues. He joins Midmorning to talk about his influences and his long career.

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