I Am Woman Hear Me Roar shines lights on great women artists of the past 50 years or so, 7PM this Friday night at the Belvedere at Crooners in Minneapolis. Lori Dokken is the great motivator of this event which includes Patty Peterson, Judy Vinar, and Rachel Holder. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Lori told why she wanted to put together I Am Woman Hear Me Roar.

When Thomas Bruce is touched by a song, he wants to sing it to others. He’s sharing some great ones at Crooner’s Dunsmore Room Friday evening June 11 at 5:30. One of Thomas’ early influences was Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life.” Thomas told Phil Nusbaum of his inspiration to sing the song.

River is three women, Deb Brown, Sara Renner and Jana Anderson who present memorable songs by Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simons. When Phil Nusbaum got together with Deb Brown, he asked Deb how to narrow down a set list when there are so many great songs to choose from.

Lila Ammons performs Saturday night June 5 at 7 at the Granada in Minneapolis. Twin Cities music fans know Lila Ammons for her renditions of blues and historic jazz, but the pandemic has caused Lila to think about a new emphasis. She talked to Phil Nusbaum about it.

This Saturday night, Jennifer Grimm sings Judy Garland in front of 7 horns newly arranged by Todd Matheson. Jennifer told Phil Nusbaum that she has always identified with Garland because of their similar biographies.

Monica LaPlante was gaining momentum in the Minneapolis music scene and beyond, but then came Covid. However, Monica adapted to the circumstances, and living through the pandemic actually sharpened her music skills. Monica’s music is on display Friday night May 28 at an Under the Canopy concert the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis. Muun Bato and Warcake also perform in a show that begins at 7PM. Monica spoke with Phil Nusbaum.

Sarah M Greer and other Minnesota artists and Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, Inc present a program commemorating the 1920 lynching of three black men in Duluth. The concert is at 6:30, with a pre-show discussion with T. Mychael Rambo hosted by Walker|West Music at 6PM. It is all available only via stream, Friday May 21 at 6:30 PM. Sarah talked with Phil Nusbaum about the event and addressed why it is called Remembrance, Reflection, Resilience.

Tou Saik is known for addressing youth. He mixes the wisdom of his late grandmother with hip hop, and is releasing a CD that adds to the videos he has already released. In just a second, we will hear an excerpt of Tou’s grandmother’s poetry, then Tou’s conversation with Phil Nusbaum.

Davina of Davina and the Vagabonds is known for her singing and her songwriting. But sometimes the band performs so frequently that she finds it difficult to write new songs. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Davina first addressed those times when words and melodies just don’t come.

Jesse Whitney creates music on an electronic device known as a synthesizer. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Jesse told of his music creation and style, and also about the modular synthesizer.