Lokish Lavish is a group project by Frank A and Smash, both South African musicians.
Both have a love of jazz music and the improvisation it brings.
Lokish Lavish try to incorporate that into their funk-beats and lyrics.
Both Frank and Smash have come from musical households, with jazz surrounding them at an early age.
They hope to promote community, togetherness, and bring about conversations through their music.
You can check out their work on all streaming platforms.

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Sadkin is the brain child of Max; a Minneapolis musician who now resides in Duluth MN.
Max started playing piano at a young age and quickly graduated to other instruments: today he is a multi-instrumentalist.
After some family loss, Max bought a boat and traveled; durning that time of deep soul searching, Max re-found his love of trance- electronic music.
After coming back to The Northland; Sadkin was born.
Check out their music and shows here: https://www.sadkinsound.com

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Ryan Tischer is a landscape photographer and gallery owner.
His work has taken him from festival circuits to running a full time business.
Ryan got his start in high school, then took his passion for photography to college; where afterwords he embarked on the journey to becoming a photographer full time.
Ryan now owns and operations Tischer Gallery located in Canal Park in Duluth MN.
You can check out his work here: https//www.ryantischerphoto.com

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Kelli Rae Tubbs has been a percussionist and drummer since she was a little girl.
Her love of drums has taken her across country; and she performed on multiple albums.
Kelli's latest endeavor; a book on drums and its rich history; is co written with a fellow drum enthusiast.
Kelli currently teaches drum technique, history, workshops, and has aspirations to perform with Cirque du Soleil.
You can check out her technique and teachings here: https://kelliraetubbs.com

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Holly is owner, creator, and entrepreneur for Moon Boi Designs.
She launched her clothing line in March of 2021, and it's been flying off the shelves.
Holly is working on her third installment for Moon Boi Design.
She is also a model, hairdresser, and artist.
You can check out Moon Boi Designs here: https://www.moonboi.co.uk

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Sonja; one half of the Feeding Leroy duo joins the 9 O'clock Meltdown to talk about the bands begins and where they are headed.
Sonja and Lee began Feeding Leroy as Next of Kin; but soon changed the band name due to their dog, Leroy.
Feeding Leroy has been a staple in the Duluth Music Scene for many years and they are now heading down south to gig, but don't worry they will be back in the summer.
To find out about Feeding Leroy's music and tour check it out here: https://www.feedingleroy.com

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Bodhi Werner is back and his time he's in the depths of his novel North Port 1999.
"A fictional reimagine of Duluth Minnesota" as Bodhi calls it, with a huge and horrific twist.
Bodhi started writing this story several years ago as short film, but with some encouragement from his mother (Claire Cooley) he developed into a full book.
He's been working closely with illustrators and other film creatives to bring this project to life.
For now you can find it exclusively on Patreon; however, it will be pusblished shortly.
You can check out Bodhi's book here: www.NorthPort1999.com
and his Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/BodhiTheMovieMaker

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Aurora Baer is back with a second EP; Out Of My Mind.
She first started playing music when she was a teen, and hit the Duluth music scene over a decade ago.
Since then she has released one EP, and played with countless acts.
In this new EP Aurora takes a different approach; speaking about mental health and darker stories.
"I bought an electric guitar; and started to play that more.... I never thought I'd be into Pop Music."
Aurora is also working with Kat Fox for a third EP.
You can find Aurora's music and shows here: http://www.aurorabaer.com

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Ian Alexy is back, with his new album Troubadour 21st Century.
Ian is an independent artist and has been "making music since the CD era."
We talk about the change his music has had over the years; and the change in how music is made and produced; with a few jokes along the way.
Check out Ian's new album and tour dates here: http://www.consideritcorrespondence.com

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Jennie McNulty is an actor, comedian, and creator of the Walking Show.
She got her start as a college grad student attending comedy open mic nights.
Since then she has had an extensive career as a comedian.
Jennie's latest endeavor "The Walking Show" is out now.
You can check out her work here:
https://www.jenniemcnulty.com

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