Monday, November 30, 2015

Solaris 4 Brings Otherworldly Vibes to Studio 5!


Solaris 4 released a few ethereal wails last Wednesday in the studio, complete with some ferociously upbeat rockabilly and pre-metal rhythms, some crusty and crackin’ string smackin’, and the above-and-beyond badass Nicole Jean Rowdy at the helm of co-host. The band laughed, lolled, shimmied, shook, screamed, stomped, and rocked the hell out for a solid two hours, all while maintaining their classic yet cooky composure. With Bill on lead vocals and acoustic strings, Phil on bass, Tracy on guitar, and the wonderful Lady T on the drum kit, it’s truly hard to beat this band in anything badass related.


From L-R Tracy Petterson, Phil Lady T, Bill Marshall & Nicole Jean Rowdy


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(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

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-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette


Sunday, November 22, 2015

Shawn Vougeot Definitely Doesn't Have Issues in Studio 5


Shawn Vougeot and her band She Has Issues laid down some sounds this week in Studio 5. With an ultra hip vibe and an optimistic outlook to rival that of Mahatma Ghandi, Shawn and her band present a positive sound with a powerful message. Shawn’s lyrics motivate the soul, spreading the feel-good vibe of loving one’s self and seizing the day; in essence, she is the embodiment of that old Latin phrase "Carpe Diem".
  



Her beloved band consists of keys, percussion, bass, and guitar, and Shawn even whipped out a violin for a brief spell. All in all, this band is exactly what you need to get you out of bed without hitting the snooze button, actually make it to the gym before work, or even to cure a monster hangover. You’ll be feelin’ good vibrations baby. Allllll day.




Be sure to support your local “Fresh Air” Radio Station, KFAI! We are a non-profit organization, so we need your help as the listener to keep this amazing radio station alive and running, so as to deliver a wide-array of music for years to come!

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Online donation: http://kfai.org/node/46434

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(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

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-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette

Friday, November 13, 2015

Andra Suchy & Tim Belden Present Americana At Its Finest



Snappy strumming infused with serendipitous squeeze boxing, singer/songwriter Andra Suchy and accordionist Tim Belden dropped by for a jam in Studio 5 last Wednesday. The duo laid out some milky-smooth roots tunes, with heavenly melody and sublime instrumental grace. Raised on a beef and wheat farm by her musical parents, Suchy has kept the cozy aesthetic alive by expressing her optimistic and romantic nostalgia via zephyr-esque tales of rural beauty, simple living, and life in bloom. Having moved to the Twin Cities from North Dakota in 1996, with a guitar on her back and a sanguine glint in her eye, she has since established herself as a prominent Americana artist.


No stranger to stardom, Suchy has shared performances with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley, and Mindy Smith. She released her first full-length album, Patchwork Story, in 2006, and her follow up, Little Heart, through Red House Records in 2012.

A link to Andra Suchy’s website has been provided below:
Website: http://www.andrasuchy.net/


Be sure to support your local “Fresh Air” Radio Station, KFAI! We are a non-profit organization, so we need your help as the listener to keep this amazing radio station alive and running, so as to deliver a wide-array of music for years to come!

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Online donation: http://kfai.org/node/46434

If you missed the original broadcast you can still listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here: Andra Suchy Archive  (It starts off with the last minute of the show before it.)

You can see the Flickr pix from that show here:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/kfai-fm/albums/72157661136120355


-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette
    

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Fairfax, AK Lay It Down In Minneapolis, MN

  

Fairfax, AK (the band, not the city) laid it down in the studio this week, cutting loose with a thumping folk explosion layered between subtle rock riff-age and a sweetly serenading melodic ease. Singer Pat Dougherty’s delicately towering vocals are only matched in prowess by his august demonstrations on the six-string. Collectively, Dougherty presents a passionate and forcible performance, taking leaps between sincere fragility and cathartic aggression whilst belting his heart out. Kit-hitter Corey Bertelsen provided snappy and super-tight rhythmic works amidst the low drone of cellist Tim Binger and keyboardist Dave Afdahl’s chimerical precision.







    Fairfax, AK’s Americana influence is as genre-encompassing as it is innovative, dabbling in folk, blues, R&B, rock, and more to make one viciously sexy musical amalgam. Case and point, these dudes are worth your time. The foursome’s most recent record, Love Stories & Picture Shows, is a shining example of their dominance. I seriously recommend that you check it out.






Links are provided below to Fairfax, AK’s website and Facebook page (Love Stories & Pictures Shows is available for download via their website):

Website: http://www.fairfaxak.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fairfaxak/timeline

Be sure to support your local “Fresh Air” Radio Station, KFAI! We are a non-profit organization, so we need your help as the listener to keep this amazing radio station alive and running, so as to deliver a wide-array of music for years to come!

If you would like to make a donation, simply call us at 612-341-3144, or donate online!

Online donation: http://kfai.org/node/46434

If you missed the original broadcast you can still listen at ANY time from ANYWHERE on the planet on our FOREVER archives just by clicking here:

(Archive also contains interview with Live From Studio 5!’s blogger, Seth Hynes-Marquette)

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You can see the Flickr pix from that show here:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/kfai-fm/sets/72157658583082034


-Article by Seth Hynes-Marquette