Lila Ammons sings at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis, Sunday March 8 from7 till 9 PM. Lila is known for her vocal interpretations of Jazz and Blues of the 1920’s, 1930s and 1940s, and that is the era Lila and her trio will perform at the Hook and Ladder show. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Lila told why she maintains this type of focus.

Lila Ammons sings at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis, Sunday march 8 from7 till 9 PM. Lila is known for her vocal interpretations of Jazz and Blues of the 1920’s, 1930s and 1940s, and that is the era Lila and her trio will perform at the Hook and Ladder show. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Lila told why she maintains this type of focus.

Joy Ann Parker’s tribute show for Patsy Kline is a long term success. The show replays iconic country songs of the 50s and 60s but with Joyann’s special interpretive abilities. And she does it at Crooners, Wednesday March 4 at 7:30. Joyann talked with Phil Nusbaum about both Patsy and singing Patsy’s songs.

AchieveMpls is holding mock interviews for students. College & Career Center manager Tiffany Enriquez talks about how you can help prepare students for their future careers.

Stephen Rueff pays tribute to pianist Peter Schimke who passed away earlier this week.

The new principal at North Community High School, where our KBEM studios are located, stopped by the Morning Show to talk about the school.

Singer Lucia Newell sings Carnaval! A Night in Brazil, Tuesday night at Crooners Supper Club with Clea Galhano on recorder, Joan Griffith on guitar and Gordy Johnson on the bass.

Pert near Sandstone has not only minted its own brand of string band music, but has become a mover and shaker, too. Its yearly Winter String Band Gathering comes to the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis Friday and Saturday February 28 and 29, with doors opening at 7 and performances beginning at 8. On Friday night, Cascade Crescendo is also on the bill, and the Jon Stickley Trio on the 29. Justin Bruhn of Pert Near Sandstone got together with Phil Nusbaum, and the conversation opened with Justin talking about his favorite songs from his career with Pert near Sandstone CD.

Cedar Commissions Presents Outstanding New Work this Friday and Saturday at the Cedar in Minneapolis

Saturday night Feb 22, starting at 7PM Jazz at the Black Dog in St Paul is curated by Chris Bates. Chris’ new piano trio with pianist Joe Strachan performs along with Alpha Consumer. When Chris got together with Phil Nusbaum, he first addressed the direction of his new trio, and then the curatorial focus for the Black Dog shows he curates.