Two representatives from St. Thomas University are looking to give nearly $100k in grant money to people of color who want to be teachers and they stopped by the Morning Show to talk about it.

Bruce Henry is a song stylist beyond compare. He composes his own songs and picks great ones of others. Bruce sings in front of a 5-piece band at Crooners in Minneapolis, this Saturday night at 7:30. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Bruce first told of his early influences.

Ebb N' Flow is comprised of some of the Twin Cities' finest artists and music makers. They follow in the well known musical tradition of improvised jazz music. Catch Ebb and Flo at jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis every second Thursday of the month, including Thursday March 12 at 8PM. Percussionist Davu Seru talked to Phil Nusbaum about Ebb and Flo.

Guitarist Tom Lieberman from Rio Nido talks about the trio's upcoming gig at Crooners this weekend.

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.