TF Cast // art.music.culture // Mankato

Emma joined us on the podcast to share a bit about her recent musical adventures from playing with some of Mankato's own City Mouse, to writing music and going to school at Minnesota State University Mankato to study Music Industry. Emma Josephine played at the Vetter Stone Mankato Ribfest 2024 side stage with some of City Mouse members. She was also a featured songwriter on the 2024 Minnesota Ori...

Over the last 60+ years Bobby Drengler has been involved in playing music, recording music, creating spaces for live music to be enjoyed. From Two Fish Studios in Mankato which has a storied history in the Mankato music scene. He calls himself a producer and in that role he's worked with a number of artists from Ron Arsenault to John Denver and many more that we were excited to discover. In this e...

We talked music production, finding creative voice, mn hip hop, and some from Dylan's experience launching a recording studio in Mankato. He and his team are also hosting a regular Open Mic event in Mankato which offers musicians of all kinds an opportunity to get stage experience and try out music. D.MO is 1/4 of the BDE Boys and a solo artist in his own right. In Summer 2023 the BDE boys got a c...

Alaena is a fashion designer and founder of Orinlaen and the co founder of Altelier which is a Saint Peter based hand made small batch custom clothing shop. Alaena runs the shop with her mother and focus on using eco friendly materials and timeless styles. We chatted about fast & slow fashion as well as how clothing is produced and developed as well as the materials that make up our clothing....

Mike Diechman is the Founder and CEO of Akasha Civita which aims to bring more electronic music to Mankato to help create opportunity for transformational experiences. He's creating raves by collaborating with lighting, audio, visual, and laser technicians to surprise and delight his audiences. RAVE | Radical Audio Visual Experience. In this episode we discussed the last shows that happened in the...

Kaleb just finished recording an album with the Nightengale Band, 'The Things You've Kept, You'll Keep Until', will be released on OCTOBER 18!, there's an upcoming release show on October 18th where you can get a copy of the album with entry to the show! Learn what Kaleb has been up to, the upcoming show, and the behind the scenes on the album release.

Ben Scruggs is a guitar player and songwriter for the Mankato based band called "Poor Lemuel". After recently finishing up the recording for his next album, Ben is getting ready for a release party concert collaboration with Kaleb Braun Schulz on October 18th. During this episode Ben played a few songs from the upcoming album. We were thrilled to get this update with Ben and learn about...

Alex joined us to introduce Teenage Superman and discuss what went into his recent album "Endless Innocence". Alex has been developing his music and performance style at open mic and through some recording sessions with Mock Production studios in Mankato.

Daniel Lloyd and Dakota Davis joined us to share the latest from their multimedia project called Rise of the Clockwork, which includes music, and several other elements that help tell the story of the characters in the world. Be sure to keep an eye out for any opportunity to see them live and follow along online to keep up with the tales of the clockwork. Infernum Album releases 8/6/2024 Upcoming...

Janii Sudan is an emerging talent in the hip-hop scene from Mankato who writes about real life and hopes music can bring build a better life for him and his family. In This Episode: In our conversation with Janii Sudan, we dive deep into a variety of topics, including: Upcoming Music: Get the inside scoop on Janii's latest projects and what fans can expect from his new releases. The Process: L...

Scott Yonke is the talented bassist and songwriter for JoJo Green, a jazz fusion project from Minneapolis. Known for his versatile playing style, Scott blends jazz with elements of rock, funk, and soul, creating an energetic and dynamic sound. JoJo Green is a band that mixes traditional jazz with contemporary influences, resulting in an eclectic and show. Scott's bass lines and melodic songwri...

Visit the team at FOCP and learn how they help make sure that hungry kids are provided easy to prepare meals at home and at school. We packed a few meal kits with Sheri and Lori, Holly, and the rest of the team; who also let us sample a special bourbon mix they developed. In this episode we talked about FOCP's new expansion, fundraising events, and got to see behind the scenes on their operati...

Dave Sandersfeld has New Music on the way! We were happy to host him in the studio for a chat about the album writing process and what's coming. Dave talked about how collaborating has made a huge impact on his work this year and maybe if you're lucky you'll get to catch him perform in the next few months! Don't miss our desert island guitar pedal selects or hearing how Dave draws...

A stacked episode with Josh Madson, Megan Hoogland, and Shelley Caldwell all talking about the upcoming Manifest event on May 11th 2024 where there will be many vendors, artists, interactive creator activities, and a concert to close out the night. We're stoked to be supporting Manifest 2024 and had a blast chatting with these amazing humans. We learned about what's going on with the Commu...

In this episode we learned about a tattoo art show organized by Rob Foster to showcase tattoo artists' diverse artistic talents outside of tattooing. We talked about the evolution of the tattoo industry and styles, with more collaboration and sharing of ideas now. From topics like flash designs, client relationships, ignorant tattoos, and how accessibility of tools has changed things recently....

Ann Fee & Joe Tougas return to chat about their upcoming event on April 13th featuring the best of Steely Dan & Joe's Garage which feature the works of Steely Dan & Frank Zappa. April 13th Kato Ballroom 2 Bands Joes Garage & Steely Ann. Tickets are only available at Kato Ballroom. Online or at door. GUEST LINKS https://joetougas.com/ https://annrosenquistfee.wordpress.com/ Trip...

We tried a few drinks at Paddlefish brewing and chatted with the owners about their visions for the bar, the beer, and the future. Learn about their unique membership programs, including the exclusive ceramic mug club and the Founders club, offering patrons the opportunity to support the brewery while enjoying special perks and privileges. So grab a pint, pull up a seat, and join us as we raise a...

Tyler joins us on behalf of the Mankato Makerspace to provide updates on new programming, grants they have received, and the exciting possibility of expansion. We delve into existing programs, the benefits for members, and plans for the future. Additionally, Tyler shares personal anecdotes about his involvement with the Makerspace and the projects he has taken on as a maker himself. If you want mo...

ARK returns to the podcast alongside our first-ever guest, crew member, and long-time host Grum to discuss their musical journey together, both as performers with their band Soul Folk Union and as a duo. They share insights into how they became intertwined musically and romantically, discussing the lessons learned from working together with different perspectives while trying to grow as artists. T...

Musician Tyler Herwig joins us to talk about his journey as a musician from changing majors in college to over a decade of heavy gigging as a cover musician to making his way onto the US alternative country charts with his single 'Living in the Last Days'. We also learn about his motivations and gain a few songwriting and marketing tips from his time on the road. You can find out more info...

Michael returns to the podcast to talk about his new magic venue and art space in St. Peter called 'Blue Moon Comedy and Magic'. We learn about the history of his work through the lens of his ongoing search for a physical space that worked well for his performances and the type of entertainment he wanted to bring to the area. Michael also shares stories from his time doing close up magic a...

Jared Willemsen returns to talk about his most recent Smilebro album 'Chapel Hill' - a collaborative concept album created during a musicians retreat in North Carolina. We explore how the limitations of working with new collaborative artists and confining production to a single week, from concept to completion, helped mold this album into a final product that, in many ways, represents a de...

Musician Mal Murphy joins us to talk about her debut EP 'Grow Up', Mal is an emerging singer songwriter who has been gigging regionally for three years. We learn about her upbringing, her journey to becoming a musician as well as some of the friends and influences that she has gathered along the way. 'Grow Up' releases December 2023 with three release shows, you can find out more b...

Nicholas returns to the show to discuss his cut-up musical project, 'I Cut People.' We delve into the project's history, approaching its 18th year with over 10 releases available on Bandcamp. Nicholas shares insights into how he finds inspiration, generates and sorts the cuts he uses, and the cultural and philosophical inspirations behind the finished products. You can listen to and do...

In reflection of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we had the opportunity to speak with Julia Hamann, the Director of Community Programming at The Committee Against Domestic Violence (CADA). CADA serves a 9-county area in southern Minnesota, including Blue Earth. During our conversation, we explore the mission of CADA, the services they provide, the communities they serve, and their funding. Juli...