The Lowertown Line: Recent Episodes
The Lowertown Line
The Lowertown Line is now available as a podcast! This Twin Cities PBS music series aims to capture the depth, variety, and inventiveness of the musicians and bands that call Minnesota home. The Lowertown Line is funded by the State Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the Legacy Amendment.
Old-time Hillbilly band The Roe Family Singers perform live at TPT studios in Lowertown St. Paul. The band recalls their origin story, their fondness for circus instruments, and the economics of being modern day musicians. Taped on February 9th, 2017.
jeremy messersmith performs in front of a live studio audience, and discusses being king of wuss rock, embracing nerd culture, and his fundamentalist upbringing. Taped on March 9, 2017
Congolese-born guitarist Siama Matuzungidi performs for a live audience, and talks about growing up in a seminary, the popular musical genre known as Soukous, and his life in music. Taped on January 12th, 2017.
Hip hop artist P.O.S performs in front of a live studio audience in Lowertown, St. Paul, and discusses being a hater, kidney transplants, and growing up with a blue mohawk. Taped on November 10th, 2016.
Communist Daughter performs in front of a live studio audience at Twin Cities PBS studios in Lowertown St. Paul. Singers Johnny and Molly Solomon reminisce about how they met, their struggles with addiction and recovery, and the art of licensing music. Filmed on August 11th, 2016.
The 4onthefloor performs an energetic live show at Icehouse Restaurant in Minneapolis. Frontman Gabriel Douglas talks about playing fast, his love of relentless drumming, and making sure everyone has a good time at The 4onthefloor’s energetic live shows. This show was taped by The Lowertown Line at Icehouse on August 26, 2014.