Clarinetist Tony Balluff talks about the upcoming Louis Armstrong Night presented by the Southside Aces at the Dakota on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Tjarnblom plays with a nychelharpa, cello, mandolin and harmonium. It isn’t the usual lineup for a Nordic Band. But this is no ordinary Nordic band. Tjannblm reflects the rich legacy of Swedish and Finnish music, plus the creativity of group members. Catch Tjarnblom at the lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis Sunday July 14 at 2pm. When Phil Nusbaum talked with Cheryl Paschke and Joe Alfano of the group, the conversation turned to the Tjarnblom repertoire.

Cornbread Harris is perhaps Minnesota’s most iconic musician. He’s still going strong at 92 years old, playing shows around town. Cornbread's quintet, including 6-9 PM every Friday when Cornbread’s quintet provides dinner music at the Loring in Minneapolis. Cornbread's given name is James Samuel Harris. But where the name Cornbread came in came out in a conversation with Phil Nusbaum.

Michael Hauser has been playing flamenco guitar in the Twin Cities for over half a century. A great place to catch him is at brunch at the Loring, every Saturday, like this Saturday July 7, from 11-2. Recently Michael talked to Phil Nusbaum about Spain and flamenco creation.

Mia asks Shalom about Journalism class at Olson Middle School.

Michael McDonald talks about his upcoming performance at Mystic Lake Showroom with Chaka. He also talked about working with Steely Dan, and what if feels like to be still working into his 60's.

Michael McDonald talks about his upcoming performance at Mystic Lake Showroom with Chaka. He also talked about working with Steely Dan, and what if feels like to be still working into his 60's.

Students in the Journalism class at Olson Middle School interview classmates and teachers about some of summer school offerings.

Students in the Journalism class at Olson Middle School interview classmates and teachers about some of summer school offerings.

Gwen Matthews sings a tribune to Roberta Flack with Robert Robinson singing Donny Hathaway at Crooners Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.