Jason Peterson DeLaire is a singer based in Minneapolis who is doing something about the twin menaces of violence and illness that are affecting people today. Love Can Heal the World the song will be released February 5. Love Can Heal the World is also a video and it raises money for youth music education. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Jason tells of the beginnings of the project.

Kim Miller with LSS Financial Counseling talks about how the pandemic is affecting our spending and personal finances – just as holiday credit card bills are coming due.

The five members Acoustic Concussion, JT and Chris Bates, Brad Holden, Joe Mayo and Brian do a lot of things in jazz. But when they gather to perform as Acoustic Concussion, the focus is on Sam Rivers, Ornette Coleman and Lee Konitz. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Brian Holden, one of the saxophone players, explained the reason for the focus.

Peter Schilling talks about two film series that are starting at the Heights Theater.

Guitarist/bassist Pavel Jany talks about his new album, Who's There, including performances from local and international artists.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about which films are showing as part of The Great Northern festival, and what's new on the Virtual Cinema.

Pianist/vocalist Karrin Allyson returns to Crooners for two shows this weekend. She talks about being on the road, master classes, and the late Debbie Duncan.

Atlantis Quartet is doing a live stream from the Hook & Ladder on January 29. Guitarist Zacc Harris talks about the upcoming show, returning to the stage, and his new online project.

Cia Sautter, artistic director of Storydance Theater, talks about an upcoming event, The Garden: A Refuge, featuring music, poetry and dance.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the warmer-than-average January, despite cooler temps this week.