The Scene Projects

 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and The Scene Project is shining a spotlight on one of our own—Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter and MCMO member, Katy Tessman. 

Katy has a powerful story to share. Diagnosed with breast cancer at just 39, she bravely underwent a double mastectomy on her 40th birthday and has been cancer-free ever since. In 2013 she published a book for children about breast cancer and in 2022, she started sharing her original music through outreach events: https://www.katytessman.com/outreach.html Stories and songs truly heal and her aim is to evoke laughter and tears, spread smiles, while fostering a sense of hope and togetherness.

She’s celebrating the incredible 15-year cancer free milestone with a special show at Icehouse in Minneapolis on Friday, October 18, alongside the talented Laura Hugo, raising funds for Gilda’s Club – MN, a place that offers support to those navigating the cancer journey. 

Last October, Katy released her album Fly, which received a starred review in RnR Magazine, calling it "a quietly inspiring pleasure." Her music is all about celebrating life’s triumphs and challenges—just like her journey through breast cancer.

Let’s come together, share this event far and wide, and support a truly wonderful cause. This night is sure to uplift spirits and bring a warmth that goes beyond words!

Advance Tix: tinyurl.com/october182024

Support the Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/share/kq4eijYe5WkRuyNj/

And don’t miss Katy’s heartwarming music video for "Treasure Trove," which perfectly captures the spirit of the night—cherishing life’s true gifts. Music Video: youtu.be/tAPBZQZeG-k?si=8MAstvHWY7DAsNw1

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #KatyTessman #FlyAlbum #TreasureTrove #GildasClubMN #Fundraiser #MCMO #MusicForACause #15YearsCancerFree

Gabriel Michael, the lead singer/guitarist for one of our favorite bands in South Dakota Funk-UH-Fried, joined Tasha Husaboe for the Songwriter Showcase. 

Gabriel is a smooth singing, wise cracking powerhouse of a musician whose talent is only exceeded by his personality. You get to hear plenty of it in the episode and in his original material. 

He can be found fronting Funk-UH-Fried with friend of the show Chris Garcia all over the greater Sioux Falls area and Im sure they will be making a lot of noise across the midwest next summer. 

Check out all things Funk-UH-Fried at https://funkuhfried.com/

Blake Rave took a night before continuing his international tour in the United Kingdom to sit with us in Sioux Falls and share his songs with us. I really appreciated getting to know Blake and truly enjoyed his songs. 

This was our first video episode of the Songwriter Showcase filmed at The Den in Sioux Falls, SD. We are thrilled to be bringing the video footage to our YouTube channel every week. 

Check out everything Blake Rave here

https://blakerave.com/

Jordan Beem from the great state of Iowa sat down for a few minutes to talk about his new single Slow Down and a busy summer he had playing shows all over. 

Check out all of his music online and follow his tour here

https://jordanbeemmusic.com/

We are celebrating the announcement of The Scene Projects Songwriter Showcase Festival happening May 24 & 25, 2025 at Katmandu Campground in Sturgis, South Dakota. This episode was our first ever showcase event on the property with Haven Rae August 2024 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 

Haven is a talented young songwriter from northeast South Dakota. We got to know the twenty something singer while we were all camped out with our friends at Katmandu Campground. She's a special talent and you will be seeing and hearing a lot more from her on The Scene.

The sitting Director of Membership for the Midwest Country Music Organization Nikki Muhlbauer joined The Scene for a chat. She did an amazing job planning and executing the MCMO Awards Show this year and will perform admirably in her new role. We talked about the direction of the org and where we go from here. Plans for next years award show taking place on April 12, 2025 at the Rooftop Garden Ballroom in Arnold's Park, IA. 

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Three very special songwriters from three different states today on Love Noise. Please support our sponsors and help grow The Scene by sharing the show!! listen.to/thesceneprojects

Jordan Beem is a multiple time guest on the show and first time featured on Love Noise. He is busy playing shows all over the great state of Iowa and has a big one coming up September 20 at Shotgun Betty's in Des Moines, IA. 

Katy Tessman is a future guest from Minnesota. She sent us her beautiful song Treasure Trove. If you get the opportunity in the Twin Cities make sure you go and check her out. Voice is absolutely lovely. 

Dubbsy, aka Wilson Trent, is our new friend and filled in admirably with Startz and Endz, my band last weekend. Loved being able to feature his music here and get some new sounds happening on the show. He's gonna be performing with us more often and I hope to include more of his original music and personality moving forward. 

Thanks for tuning in....make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share our content and help us spread the word about these amazing individuals!!

Our good friend Tyler Joe joins The Scene Projects and our Songwriter Showcase for the first time. Hosted by Bubba Startz at The Den 909 West Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Tyler Joe is a songwriter from South Dakota and has been one of our fastest growing internet sensations!! We hope fans of Tyler love this in depth dig into his original music and new fans can appreciate the trip down memory lane as we visited songs written years ago. I had a lot of fun hanging out with Tyler and we hope you love this episode.

Tyler is always booking and looking for new people to meet. He can be reached thru his management and a partner of ours here at The Scene Projects, Tasha Husaboe and her agency Chevy Girl Advertising and Booking  

If you are interested in booking her artists of becoming one or just looking to play a gig in South Dakota we highly recommend working with Tasha and her team.

Founder and host of The Scene Projects and the band Startz and Endz is interviewed by co host Genneca Houser. This is a glimpse behind the curtain of what the future of The Scene Projects and our lives in general will look. We are building a community of artists from the Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains and connecting the midwest thru music. 

I hope you enjoy this conversation and find value in what we are providing. If you love what we are doing please jump on our Patreon page patreon.com/thesceneprojects

Love Noise Episode 5 

Phil Tittle - I Wish I Knew

Samantha Grimes - The Manor

Joshua Sinclair - Summer in a Small Town

Three great songs from great midwest songwriters!

Phil Tittle friend of the show and former guest sent us his song I Wish I Knew. Phil is a great American and we thank him for his service and his music. Find Phil 9/14 and 10/19 at Port Washington, WI Farmers Market

Samantha Grimes is the 2024 ISSA Gold Entertainer of the Year and you can click to her website to see her incredible journey!!

Watch her live in Center City, MN September 14

Joshua Sinclair became an instant friend when we had him on the show, check that episode out here, Check out his album White Trash Recipes and go see him live September 19 at DM Biergarten in Des Moines, IA