Arts & Culture
Jazz guitarist Briand Morrison plays Studio A
-Bob and Buck welcomed Grand Portage musician Briand Morrison back to The Roadhouse Dec. 16 for more of his gorgeous jazz guitar.
Artist Betsy Bowen on her latest projects, including "Twelve Owls" with birder Laura Erickson
-Buck and Bob welcomed Grand Marais artist Betsy Bowen Dec. 16 to talk about her recent projects, including "Twelve Owls," "Burr and Hamilton," the winter solstice pageant, and more.
Of Woods and Words: A Season of Diversions
Ada Igoe-For many people, making it through the long Minnesota winter is all about diversionary tactics. In my opinion, the holiday season comes far too soon after winter’s beginning to do much good.
Of Woods and Words: The Deer Hunters Round-Up
Ada Igoe-In those dark pre-WTIP days, my brother and I used to listen to commercial radio from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Community Christmas Concert: Rehearsals & Reflections
-This year’s performances of the annual Community Christmas Concert in Grand Marais drew capacity crowds, December 4 & 5th. In this feature, WTIP volunteer Mark Abrahamson talks with conductor and composer Bill Beckstrand, now in his second year as director. Mark also recorded parts of the final rehearsal and spoke with orchestra and chorus members.
Gabriel Ayala, 2011 Native American Artist of the Year, on his unique guitar style
-Bob spoke Nov. 25 with Gabriel Ayala, recently named 2011 Artist of the Year at the Native American Music Awards for his album “Passion, Fire and Grace.” Ayala is a classical guitarist and has developed a new genre he calls ‘jazzmenco’.
Behind The Work: Joan and Bob Burrows
-Joan and Bob Burrows work at the Dockside Fish Market in Grand Marais each fall during the herring roe harvest.
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Of Woods and Words: Deeply Rooted
Ada Igoe-The other day, while I waited to check out at one of the local grocery stories, I noticed a familiar mug resting in the coffee corner. It was just an ordinary beige coffee mug, the 12-oz.
Keith Secola
-Native folk and blues rocker Keith Secola is an accomplished artist: award-winning musician, master guitarist and native flute player; singer, songwriter, composer and producer.
Two Many Banjos plays Studio A
-Marc Gartman, bouzouki & banjo, Lefty Johnson, percussion, and Matt Mobley, upright bass, make up Two Many Banjos. They joined Buck and Bob Nov. 11 during membership drive.
