9 O'clock Meltdown

Kevin Buck is a local musician, who has had an extensive career in music, teaching, and an entrepreneur. He currently resides in Duluth MN, where you can find him playing at multiple venues. Kevin also teaches music. You can find more about him here: https://www.kevinbuckmusic.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Robert is a Duluth musician, known as Northern Acoustics. He is currently recording and working on his album, which is due next month. Robert writes from his life and more darker emotions; "Music has helped me get through some dark times." You can check out Northern Acoustics here: http://northernacoustics.org This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...

Tiffany is an online at home, do it yourself fitness instructor. I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with her about her fitness journey, her goal to lift fellow women up and to be their best selves. "I want us; as women, to lift each other up and not down." Tiffany started out by teaching herself how to lift weights and to get into shape. "After I had my son, I had a new set of goals." She...

Beth is the owner and innkeeper of the Merryweather Inn, located in Duluth MN. She is also a pilot. At a young age Beth had a love of large homes and history. Then in the mist of the Pandemic she bought and is slowly restoring what is now Merryweather Inn. The home itself was built during the railroad boom era in Duluth's history. Merryweather is a host too many events and rental spaces. You can c...

Heidi; lead and lyricist from the Duluth band; Babie Eyes. Heidi started out in music at a young age, singing in choir and musical theatre. She talks about her experiences throughout her musical career and how you can fall into the trap of jealously. But with a new band and new outlook, she is back at it and ready to take the town. You can check out Babie Eyes here: https://www.facebook.com/BabieE...

Severio Mancieri is an Iowa born; Duluth based singer-songwriter. He started out at a young age on piano but soon graduated onto saxophone, guitar, and vocals. Severio has played in numerous bands throughout his musical career; however, he has found space and audiences for his solo acoustic act. He has released one EP; and is working on another to be released next year. Severio tours relentlessly...

God's Holy Blood is a metal stone-core band born out of Rock N Roll Kamikaze. The band formed right before the pandemic and shut down happened of 2020. Now, the band has a self titled album due out later this summer, and they have nothing but shows lined up. Starr; lead singer says the band is about full on expression, makeup, and putting on a show. You can check out their work here: https://www.f...

Tom Smouse is an avid photographer, podcaster, writer, and music fan. Smouse got his start in the Minneapolis music scene by taking photographs; from concerts to intimate venues. From there, Tom has launched a blog, recording studio, podcast, and does a lot of promotional work for artists and corporations alike. You can check out his work here: https://www.facebook.com/smouseinthehouse This is a p...

Ernest Howard is a Minneapolis based, musician, comedian, barber, and actor. Ernest got this start by entering the Minneapolis music scene, under Enosense. Later on; he stepped away from music and opened a barber shop. Since he was telling jokes to his clients, they encouraged him to take on open mic nights. Ernest has been doing comedy professionally for the last several years. His latest endeavo...

Bruce Fummey is a stand up comic and tour guide, located Scotland. Bruce started out as a school teacher; but then jumped ship into comedy. Durning the 2020 pandemic, Bruce's wife encouraged him to create videos using his tour guide business as the back drop. Since then his videos have become very prominent on YouTube. Bruce continues to create videos, do stand-up, and give tours. You can check ou...

Rachel Babcock is back; but this time with her own company. She's recently opened up; Rachel B Company out of her home, a consulting firm where she works with companies and people to come up with creative and innovate ways to help with Human Resources. Rachel has been on the show perviously talking about her memoir which she has taken a break from. You can reach out to her here: https://www.rachel...

Bryan Gatten is back with a new album and new sound. Bryan wrote and recorded his new album durning quarantine and has released it to the world. "I wrote this album for me; and if people like it great, if not..." Bryan moved to Duluth from the East Coast, where he studied guitar. He can be seen playing many of Duluth's local places and is known for his jazz guitar style. Check out Bryan's work her...

Lokish Lavish is a group project by Frank A and Smash, both South African musicians. Both have a love of jazz music and the improvisation it brings. Lokish Lavish try to incorporate that into their funk-beats and lyrics. Both Frank and Smash have come from musical households, with jazz surrounding them at an early age. They hope to promote community, togetherness, and bring about conversations thr...

Sadkin is the brain child of Max; a Minneapolis musician who now resides in Duluth MN. Max started playing piano at a young age and quickly graduated to other instruments: today he is a multi-instrumentalist. After some family loss, Max bought a boat and traveled; durning that time of deep soul searching, Max re-found his love of trance- electronic music. After coming back to The Northland; Sadkin...

Ryan Tischer is a landscape photographer and gallery owner. His work has taken him from festival circuits to running a full time business. Ryan got his start in high school, then took his passion for photography to college; where afterwords he embarked on the journey to becoming a photographer full time. Ryan now owns and operations Tischer Gallery located in Canal Park in Duluth MN. You can check...

Kelli Rae Tubbs has been a percussionist and drummer since she was a little girl. Her love of drums has taken her across country; and she performed on multiple albums. Kelli's latest endeavor; a book on drums and its rich history; is co written with a fellow drum enthusiast. Kelli currently teaches drum technique, history, workshops, and has aspirations to perform with Cirque du Soleil. You can ch...

Holly is owner, creator, and entrepreneur for Moon Boi Designs. She launched her clothing line in March of 2021, and it's been flying off the shelves. Holly is working on her third installment for Moon Boi Design. She is also a model, hairdresser, and artist. You can check out Moon Boi Designs here: https://www.moonboi.co.uk This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscr...

Sonja; one half of the Feeding Leroy duo joins the 9 O'clock Meltdown to talk about the bands begins and where they are headed. Sonja and Lee began Feeding Leroy as Next of Kin; but soon changed the band name due to their dog, Leroy. Feeding Leroy has been a staple in the Duluth Music Scene for many years and they are now heading down south to gig, but don't worry they will be back in the summer....

Bodhi Werner is back and his time he's in the depths of his novel North Port 1999. "A fictional reimagine of Duluth Minnesota" as Bodhi calls it, with a huge and horrific twist. Bodhi started writing this story several years ago as short film, but with some encouragement from his mother (Claire Cooley) he developed into a full book. He's been working closely with illustrators and other film creati...

Aurora Baer is back with a second EP; Out Of My Mind. She first started playing music when she was a teen, and hit the Duluth music scene over a decade ago. Since then she has released one EP, and played with countless acts. In this new EP Aurora takes a different approach; speaking about mental health and darker stories. "I bought an electric guitar; and started to play that more.... I never thou...

Ian Alexy is back, with his new album Troubadour 21st Century. Ian is an independent artist and has been "making music since the CD era." We talk about the change his music has had over the years; and the change in how music is made and produced; with a few jokes along the way. Check out Ian's new album and tour dates here: http://www.consideritcorrespondence.com This is a public episode. If you'd...

Jennie McNulty is an actor, comedian, and creator of the Walking Show. She got her start as a college grad student attending comedy open mic nights. Since then she has had an extensive career as a comedian. Jennie's latest endeavor "The Walking Show" is out now. You can check out her work here: https://www.jenniemcnulty.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscri...

Ryan Van Slooten is a Minnesota musician, workout instructor, and studio owner. His new single Angry Voices is out now. Ryan talks about his studio, Off Avenue Production; which he uses to mix and master other musicians recordings. He also works with Beach Body; an online work out and fitness studio. You can check out his work here: https://www.ryanvanslooten.com https://offavenueproduction.com Th...

Tori Franco is a YouTube personality, Social Media Influencer, musician and podcaster. She started out as a musician; adding vocals and lyrics to EDM music. Since then, she has put music on hold to focus on bringing people together and starting a discussion focusing on community and topics of mental health. Tori's podcast; The Tori Franco Show does just that. She talks about real life, real situat...

Alex Gutterman is a Duluth based filmmaker. His episodic release of The Hunter; has pulled many into the Duluth film community. Alex got this start in off-Broadway plays as a child, and his love of art and self expression hasn't stopped. Alex also has the third installment of his indie films in the works and will be coming out the next few years. You can check out The Hunter and contact Alex here:...