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

Lucid joins us to talk about his his music, upcoming album, and fashion design , as well as his plan now that he has graduated and has extra time to focus on being creative. We also talk about philosophy and how he go his name.

Eli joins us to talk about how he started his band Captain Gravitone, our upcoming session with them, and the Minnesota Original Music Festival this summer.

Gina joins us to share her side of what its like to run and own a "local permanent popup shop" and the unfortunate sudden closing of The Union Market.

Dagger Chuck joins us to talk Dagger Radio, shares experiences growing up in the DIY punk / skate scene and stories of Edgar Burn an artist, musician and close friend who passed from cancer in 2019.

Jessica Potter joins us to talk about “Surrounded by History” a podcast about the history of blue earth county produced through the Blue Earth County Historical Society and KTOE Mankato. Check out Surrounded by History at https://blueearthcountyhistory.com/podcast/

Bassist Liz Draper joins us to talk about her solo work, move from the Minneapolis to Mankato and life on the road as a full time musician touring with Charlie Parr and Low in 2022.

Chad joins us on behalf of Cicada Killer to talk about the band and the upcoming (Nov 2021) shoot with triple falls, he also shares his perspective as a musician of over thirty years playing with; Libido Boyz, Season to Risk, Minor Mishap Marching Band and Cicada Killer along the way.

Justin joins us to talk about the upcoming dia de los muertos event in old town Mankato, his artwork and advocacy for mental health issues and diversity

Shelley Caldwell joins us to talk about her upcoming exhibition Effusive Expanse at the Carnegie Art Center as well as her life and work as an artist.

North Mankato singer songwriter Nate Boots Joins us to chat about his upcoming album, influences and life as a musician and educator

We talk with Jake about his stuggle as an artist in mankato and his work as a mixed media painter

Leah joins us at the Wine Cafe to try out some cocktails mixed with her Sweethave Tonics by Chris the host of Unamed Cocktail Show. She talks to us about her new business and her transition into the entrepreneur mindset

We talk with Jeni about the 2021 Mankato Pride Parade and stepping down as the Executive Director of South Central Minnesota Pride.

Megan shares her story from learning basic medicinal properties of plants and creating her first salve to developing Lakota Made LLC, a thriving online business with a new retail presence in Mankato. We also learn about some of her efforts as an activist and educator.

Mat joins us to talk about his new position as executive director of Twin Rivers Council for the Arts sharing some of his perspectives and philosophy on art along with upcoming plans.

Beth joins us to discuss her 410 Project exhibition "Domestic Multiplexity" along with insights into her life and work as an artist in Mankato.

Joe and Ann share with us some of their experiences and perspectives as the enter thier 15th year of playing performing together.

Aneisah joins us to share her experiences in searching for her mother who has been missing for over three years. Her mother, Wendy, has been missing since June 1st 2018 and has an open missing persons case with Mankato Public Safety.

Brian invites us into the Key City Bike shop to talk about the mission and history of the non-profit that has long been serving cyclists in the Mankato area.

Bob joins us to chat about the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Here There Be Dragons" a weekly extreme metal radio show on KMSU Mankato. He shares anecdotes and experiences from 20 years

Sam joins us to talk about his new solo album Sam Licari &The Sweet Tease, his journey as a musician and producer. We also got updates on his work with Irie Minds and his 2020 relocation to Uptown Minneapolis.

Sabrina joins us to talk about her new community yoga studio Safe Relations, the programs she offers and the path that brought her into this work.

Dana Sikkila shares her expenses working as the director of the 410 project, chats about the local art scene and the impacts of the arts on the public.

Ocho joined us to talk about his life as a working musician, business philosophies and new gigs coming out of the pandemic. Ocho joined us to talk about his life as a working musician, business philosophies and new gigs coming out of the pandemic.

Dustin joins us to talk about the Makers Space, the upcoming Makers Market and his own work as a glass blower and sculptor.