Rachel started writing and telling stories at a young age. It wasn't until she was done with college she decided to put pen to paper and hand write a book.
She's writing all the things her mother taught her, along with some of her own life lessons.
Rachal currently lives in Minnesota with her family. And is still writing.

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Kat Mandeville is an accomplished author and poet.
She has self published two works that are available by request, and has been featured in countless other books.
She has been a staple in the Duluth Poetry and Theatre scenes.
Kat has since moved to New York City to pursue more of her literary work.
Photo by: Tae Kwon

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Women of the Forest is a women lead duo, Gwen and Kate have been playing music together since they met at open mic in Duluth MN.
Gwen does most of the lyric writing and Kate adds flare to the songs.
Their song Sister Harpy, is rich in vocals and lyric stylings.

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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

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Suzy Q is a self taught singer, this is her first project as a hip-hop artist. She put together this record using loops and royally free music, a true DIY approach.
Her smokey vocals and blues lyrics rope you in right away.
You can check out her work here: https://www.facebook.com/blackeyedsusan.sq/
Suzy has gone onto be the lead of Rooftop Fable.

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Nate is a member of the band Pert Near Sandstone. A Minnesota based band.
Pert started playing open mics and now play music festivals all over the US.
Pert Near Sandstone has made their mark in music and on Minnesota.
Check out their music here: https://pertnearsandstone.com

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Jen West is a Duluth native, she started writing songs when she was in high school, and picked up the ukulele as a dare with a friend of hers. She kept playing and teaching her self to sing.
Jen has a few solo songs out on iTunes, and went on to be member and co-writer of Space Carpet.

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Murder of Crows is a power duo consisting of Alan Sparhawk from LOW and Gaelynn Lea.
Alan reached out to Gaelynn to see about a duet, after seeing her perform; she agreed.... the name came later.
Alan Sparhawk still tours and records with LOW.
Gaelynn Lea is an international touring solo artist.

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Back in 2013 two French film directors crossed the pond to showcase their documentary about Duluth native and international musician, Charlie Parr.
This interview was done right after their showcase.
Francois-Xavier Dubois, and brother Charles Dubois, followed Charlie on his tour through the upper Midwest and finished the documentary at his home in Duluth.
You can find the DVD on Amazon.

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Head Ned is the lead of a 'Nedal' band, he founded in 2015.
They are a Ned Flanders based metal band out of Phoenix AZ.
OD just finished up touring Australia, and are now planning a US tour.
Okilly Dokilly rose to stardom on Facebook, and YouTube.
You can check out their music and tour here: www.okillydokilly.com

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