My First Concert featuring Dave Lee: Recent Episodes
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Remember the first concert you attended? Most of us do & HOF broadcaster Dave “The Daver” Lee is joined by a wide variety of concert goers who share their stories, including our listeners.
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)
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)
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://star.bank)
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)
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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 recently Stevie Nicks! Another great episode for the MN Music History series! This is Part 1 of 2!
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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)
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://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://starbank.net)
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/),
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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 Players Association's party! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://starbank.net)
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/),Star Bank (https://starbank.net)
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 3rd episode of the New Minneapolis Sound Series! Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),
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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. Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/),Star Bank (https://starbank.net)
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/),
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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://aquariushomeservices.com/),
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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.
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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.
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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 Channhassen Dinner Theatre.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today Dave brought back some great concert stories for you to revisit! With Tim Pawlenty, Tim Mauer and John Maher...
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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. This is the 14th episode of the MN Music History series.
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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.
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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 MN Music History series.
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 History series.
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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 the Music Industry Studies and Recording Arts.
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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!
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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.
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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 Minnesota Music History series.
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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!
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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 the region, that is currently hosting "The Jersey Boys" directed by Michael himself!
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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 series.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 work with Miles Davis. This is the fourth episode of the MN Music History series.
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This week Dave is joined by baseball Twins player Nick Gordon. When Nick is not playing 2nd base for the Twins, he writes, records and performs as “G Cinco”. Nick also shares his first concert memories with Dave.
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Dave is joined by former bassist and singer for the iconic MN rock band Chameleon, Dugan McNeill. Chameleon launched the careers of Yanni, Charlie Adams and Dugan himself. He will tell all of these stories along with his memories of his first concert when he saw Alice Cooper! This is the third episode of the MN Music History series.
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Steve Wiese, owner of historic studios Creation Audio in Minneapolis, joins Dave to share his first concert memories, his work with Janet Jackson and Steve Miller Band and the history of Creation Audio studios that started mid 50s. This is the second episode of the MN Music History series.
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The Daver talks with two lifelong Tom Petty fans and concert goers, Marc Ryan & Keith 'Havs' Haverland, with over 20 shows each under their belt.
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The Daver talks with friend, former Gopher and NBA player, current Bally's Timberwolves analyst, as well as huge music fan, Kevin Lynch.
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The Daver is joined by great friends, award winning reporter now public relations guru and animal rescuer, Mary Tan, and also by former Executive Director for Community Relations for the Minnesota Vikings, Golden Gopher, and lifelong music fan, Brad Madson.
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The Daver is joined by radio legends, Jack FM's Remy Maxwell and Weasel, to talk lifelong careers in broadcasting, a love of music, and the countless concert stories they have between them.
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The Daver is joined by Deb Young and mutual friend, HOF Twin Cities journalist, Eric Eskola. She shares life lessons learned at multiple Rolling Stones concerts, working in record stores, as well as her love of live music. Longtime friends, Deb and Eric, have also been to plenty of concerts over the years together, with plenty of stories to go along with them!
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The Daver is joined by longtime friend, Rob Hahn, who is a journalist, producer and filmmaker as well as host of the podcast, 'Rock Conversations.' They talk about the many different concerts he's attended over the years as a lifelong fan.
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The Daver is joined by lifelong friends & South St. Paul Boys, Police Chief Nick Francis & Adam Carter of WCCO Radio. They talk about their early concert experiences, as well as shared ones they've had together, as well as their love for the art of karaoke.
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The Daver talks with long-time friend and retired managing director of Eckerline Wealth Management, where he regales us with all kinds of stories from the VIP section.
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The Daver is joined by longtime friend and musician, Billy Scherer. They talk about his experience as a member of many bands throughout the years, including The Fabulous Armadillos. He also has a hard time recollecting which was the first concert among so many live music memories.
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The Daver is joined by MSHSL Preps Guru and Talk North podcast host, John Millea. They talk his first concert back in Iowa and other memorable musical experiences, along with his love of the MSHSL!
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In this very special episode of 'My First Concert,' The Daver talks with an old friend, Chris Clouser. Who, in another life was Senior Officer of Northwest Airlines & President of the Association of Tennis Professionals.
But it seems Chris brought some old friends of his own, they talk to founding member of The Rascals, Felix Cavaliere, & long-time saxophone player for Billy Joel, producer & musician, Richie Cannata.
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Dave Lee is joined by old and new friends in Nick Halter, Torey Van Oot, & Audrey Kennedy of Axios Twin Cities Daily Newsletter. They talk first concerts, favorite music experiences, celebrity sightings in unexpected places, and a love of telling stories through the news.
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A member of the internationally acclaimed family, The Steeles, Jearlyn Steele has performed all over the world, and has been featured on TPT's award winning political show Almanac as well as A Prairie Home Companion all while maintaining her Sunday night radio show, Steele Talkn’ on WCCO Radio 830AM. She shares some of these incredible stories with The Daver.
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Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is the Emmy and Gracie Award winning Business Analyst for CBS News. Jill appears on CBS radio and television stations nationwide covering the economy, markets, and investing, she is currently writing her second finance book. However, she has had a lifelong passion for music, and she shares that with The Daver on this episode.
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The Daver talks in the first half with Head Football Coach of St. Thomas University, Glenn Caruso about his first concert experience back East where he was born and bred.
In the second half, Dave talks to old friends, Ginnee Berg and Susie Jones, who are Twin Cities broadcast professionals, but music fans first. They recap their intriguing music experiences that are destined to have you smiling or laughing out loud.
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Pamela McNeill is an accomplished vocalist, musician & songwriter. She began her career as a backup singer with Rick Astley in England, eventually moving to Minnesota and has developed an impressive following including a long-time stint with The Fabulous Armadillos. Her now husband, Bruce Helmer saw her in concert and not only became a fan, it was love at first sight.
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Dave talks with old friends and band mates, Bill McReavy, founding member of the band, 'Red Stiletto,' & 'St. Paul' Peterson, known for his collaboration and work with Prince, The Time, Peter Frampton & Steve Miller Band to name a few, about their music memories and what they're both working on now.
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Katie is like so many of us, a music lover attending dozens of concerts over the years. Her mother, a former American Bandstand dancer, shared her passion for music when Katie was very young. She shares some terrific memories on the podcast and updates us on her current concert lists.
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Vice President & General Manager of St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center, Jack Larson, joins to discuss his decades spent in the live music business. He's seen and met just about everyone you can imagine, from Bruce Springsteen, to Slipknot, to Taylor Swift. He talks with Dave & Brianne about some of his best stories as well as his love for presenting great shows to Minnesota audiences.
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Talk North's 'Podfather' & legendary Twin Cities sports writer, Jim Souhan, joins Dave Lee to discuss his incredible first concert lineup, the origin story of a basement musician, and plenty of Sid Hartman recollections.
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Steve Simpson is an award-winning broadcast journalist and a very knowledgeable music fan who has experienced his fair share of concerts including his coverage of arguably the best halftime show in a Super Bowl, with an even more memorable press conference! He revisits the day when the musician was the newsmaker and more.
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It's a two-for-one special on this episode, Tim Maurer, local concert security legend, tells of all the concert opportunities he got while working security for some of the biggest acts of the 80's and 90's and Amy Mauzy, long time local radio Promotions Department 'mover & shaker' shares her stories of the 'golden age of radio' and all the characters she got to meet along the way. Together on this because, they happened to be at the same concert and witnessed the same 'Prince in the wild' tale. You won't want to miss it!
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A former Governor and a former Major League Baseball pitcher, best friends, and together sharing some great stories of first concerts and others along the way. Tim Pawlenty and Dana Kiecker talk from the Backstreet Boys to AC/DC, on My First Concert.
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Jim Brunzell Jr. was a professional wrestler and former AWA World Tag Team Champion, he was mentored by Verne Gagne and trained with his friend Ric Flair and many others. Having played football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, he is an author as well. Jim is also a dedicated music fan, striking up a friendship with Bruce Springsteen. Listen along as he weaves his music tales around some wrestling ones too with Dave and Brianne.
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The day the music died was in 1959, Don McLean chronicled it in his 1971 classic “American Pie”. Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens were headed to a concert at the Moorhead Armory, they never made it. Despite the tragedy of the plane crash, the show had to go on. Local bands Terry Lee and the Poor Boys, along with Bobby Vee, national star, Dion, and others took on the job of performing for a full house, despite the circumstances. Terry Lee, whose real name is Bobby Becker tells the story of being a performer that evening from his perspective on today's show.
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Ever wondered about the story behind the music video for 'Dancing in the Dark' by Bruce Springsteen? Well, you can get the inside story from someone who was there for the entire filming of it. John Maher, Vice President of Brand & Broadcast Production with the Minnesota Wild, joins The Daver to talk the details of that memorable event as well as all the other concert experiences that John's been keeping a record of.
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A Roadie from a very famous entertainer’s band once passed along some unique advice and today’s guest, Hall Of Fame Broadcast Journalist and current Public Television personality, Eric Eskola, delivers that story and many other entertaining nuggets as he joins The Daver to discuss his first concert and several other intriguing incidents along the way, including some great Sid Hartman memories.
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