A series of live performances and conversations, primarily featuring Northwest Minnesota musicians. Supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Arnstein Killingberg Orchestra brings sounds of Norway to Northland
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The Arnstein Killingberg Orchestra from Leksvik, North Trondelag, Norway is featured in a live broadcast from Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, MN. The event was part of the community’s celebration of Norwegian Heritage Week. About fifty percent of Thief River Falls residents are of Norwegian descent, making the community one of the United States’ most Norwegian cities.
The Arnstein Killingberg Orchestra began performing in the 1930′s, founded by Arnstein’s father, Asbjorn. Today, the orchestra includes third and fourth generation performers. Grete Killingberg is a four-time National Master Champion of the Norwegian Small Accordian and is also the Nordic National Champion.
This performance was part of the group’s sixth tour of the U.S. They have visited Canada eight times. The group’s high-spirited music and enthusiastic performances are in demand in Norway, Scandinavia, and Germany.
Pioneer 90.1 Battle of the Bands Winner Mucky Peat and the Macrophytes on “MN Arts on the Road”
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Crookston band Mucky Peat and the Macrophytes, winners of the first Pioneer 90.1 Battle of the Bands, are featured in this edition of Minnesota Arts on the Road. The show was produced by Northland New Media student Jacob Anderson.
Bluegrass Pals live at Floyd B. Olson Park
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On a hot night in June, with storm clouds rumbling ominously in the distance, Pioneer 90.1 set up its microphones in the Gazebo at Floyd B. Olson Park in Thief River Falls to record a live set with Phil Nusbaum and The Bluegrass Pals.
The weather held, and the crowd gathered to enjoy live music and an ice cream social to benefit the Pennington County Humane Society. This hour, we’ll meet the band and hear their brand of old time country and bluegrass. Minnesota Arts on the Road is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
MN Arts on the Road: Matt Ray and Those Damn Horses
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When many musicians talk about their influences, they cite acts from perhaps a generation ago. Not too many list the music of old time tent revivals and minstrel shows. That’s what makes Matt Ray and Those Damn Horses so unique. Their sound goes way back.
On this edition of Minnesota Arts on the Road, we’ll listen to a live concert from the Embarrass, MN-based group, and we’ll ask Matt what got him interested in old-time string music.
Minnesota Arts on the Road is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.