The Solid Rock Show this week is on Wednesday evening from 7pm and the show will feature an interview with K G Miles about his latest collaborative work titled Bob Dylan in Minnesota: Troubadour Tales From Duluth, Hibbing and Dinkytown and published by McNidder & Grace. The book was released recently on 26th April, 2023.

Rock show host Steve Ashwell first met Keith Miles and Jackie Lees during lock down in 2020 to talk about the first in the Troubadour Tales series based on London. Keith returns to talk about the fourth book in the series about Bob Dylan. Keith collaborates on this occasion with a musician and TV host (Paul Metsa), a resident and promoter of the Duluth Dylan Fest (Ed Newman), a concert promoter in Minnesota (Marc Percansky) and a fellow Dylan author (Matt Steichen).

Bob Dylan was born in Duluth in Minnesota, grew up in Hibbing,Minnesota and cut his musical teeth in the folk scene of Dinkytown, Minnesota. The book brings together wonderful stories from each of these key locations and provides detailed information about the roots and the early life of Bob Dylan. True to the other titles in the series, the book is an easy read and no heavy academic tome.

Join Steve and Keith as they chat about the book and some of the stories and people it reveals. Solid Rock Show - Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 7-9pm
https://leightonbuzzradio.co.uk/2023/05/07/solid-rock-show-weds-10-may-2023-7-9pm/

Tracklist
(00:01) Introduction - Steve Ashwell
(01:05) Idiot Wind  - @BobDylan © 1974
(08:50) Interview - K G Miles
(20:27) Tangled Up In Blue - @BobDylan © 1974
(26:05) Interview - K G Miles

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McNidder & Grace:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bob-Dylan-Minnesota-Troubadour-Dinkytown/dp/0857162349/
https://mcnidderandgrace.com/kgmiles
https://mcnidderandgrace.com/paul_metsa 
https://mcnidderandgrace.com/ednewman 
https://mcnidderandgrace.com/marcpercansky 
https://mcnidderandgrace.com/mattsteichen 
https://mcnidderandgrace.com/k-g-miles-bobdylanminnesota

K G Miles:
https://www.amazon.com/K-G-Miles/e/B08W5D76S7/
https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Dylan-London-Troubadour-Tales/dp/0857162144/
https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Dylan-Big-Apple-Troubadour/dp/0857162209/
https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Dylan-Thomas-Two-Dylans/dp/0857162322/
https://twitter.com/barberville

Magic Marc Productions:
https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Dylan-Minnesota-Troubadour-Dinkytown/dp/0857162349/
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bob-dylan-in-minnesota-k-g-miles/1143340861?ean=9780857162342
https://electricfetus.com/UPC/9780857162342
https://www.magersandquinn.com/product/Bob-Dylan-in-Minnesota-Troubadour-Tales-from-Duluth,-Hibbing-and-Dinkytown/25155074
https://www.nextchapterbooksellers.com/book/9780857162342
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/the-minnesota-profile-forever-bob-dylan 
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/blog/2023/2/19/bob-dylan-in-minnesota-troubadour-tales-from-duluth-hibbing-and-dinkytown
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/blog/2023/3/19/bob-dylan-in-minnesota-information-sheet
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/blog/2023/5/13/bob-dylan-in-minnesota-planting-stories-in-the-press

Bob Dylan in Minnesota: Troubadour Tales from Duluth, Hibbing and Dinkytown

Blood On The Tracks

K G MILES - SOLID ROCK SHOW

ELLIOTT MURPHY - INFINITY - 08 - Night Surfing

Inspired by his love of punk and garage band music of the 1980s, Jon Clifford started a hair salon by Loring Park in Minneapolis in 2011. It’s a funky, one-of-a-kind place helmed by a funky, one-of-a-kind guy filled with music and Minnesota music memorabilia. Jon later added a record store with John Kass, focusing on local music, next to the salon; hence the name HiFi Hair and Records with “the best waiting room in the city.”

A welcoming place for a hair cut, the salon is filled with Jon’s craftsmanship, humor, quirkiness, creativity, and a feel good sense of community. 

This episode was written and produced by Dixie Treichel. Erika Janik is the managing editor of MinneCulture. Support for MinneCulture on KFAI is provided by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.


A Rock ’n Roll Hair Salon

Surprise Surprise

Celebrate a Minnesota music legend! Paul Metsa, acclaimed musician, songwriter, and author, is marking his 70th birthday with a special benefit show for AM950. It takes place Sunday, November 2 at 7 PM at the Aster House in Minneapolis. The evening also serves as a CD release party for his latest record, Songs of Resistance and Respect, a 12-track compilation of politically charged songs spanning 1984–2025. Joining Paul on stage will be the Cats Under The Stars Trio and his new Duluth-based backup singers, The Tilt Town Titanettes. With over 5,000 professional performances and eight Minnesota Music Awards under his belt, Paul continues to captivate audiences—The Huffington Post calls him “the other great folk singer from Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range.”

Guests can enjoy the full Aster House menu at all tables and the bar, with the best arrival time roughly 90 minutes before showtime to savor the full dining experience. Vintage stadium-style theater seats are also available for those who want to relax with cocktails while enjoying the music. Tickets range from $25–$40 per person, with premium “Front Row” options including a CD and meet-and-greet with Paul for an up-close experience. All proceeds benefit AM950.

Get your tickets now at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/83991706/songs-of-resistance-and-respectpaul-metsa-70th-birthday-and-cd-release-partybenefit-for-am-950-minneapolis-aster-house

Paul Metsa is a legendary musician and songwriter from Minnesota. Born on the Iron Range, he has been based in Minneapolis since 1978.

He has received seven Minnesota Music Awards and has played more than five thousand gigs, including forays to Iceland and Siberia.

Paul Metsa with Matt - October 16, 2025

This is my first attempt at a protest song. Please download it and share with friends.

DIGITAL CONTROL

Matt is joined by Minnesota music legend Paul Metsa! They talk about his his 70th birthday that's also a special benefit show for AM950. It takes place Sunday, November 2 at 7 PM at the Aster House in Minneapolis. Find tickets and details at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/83991706/songs-of-resistance-and-respectpaul-metsa-70th-birthday-and-cd-release-partybenefit-for-am-950-minneapolis-aster-house


Matt McNeil with Paul Metsa (10/31/25)

A Case Of You

A Case Of You (Live at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival)

Paul Metsa commemorates the anniversary of the JFK assassination with a compelling look back at the tragic events of November 22, 1963. The conversation delves into the historical significance of the day and examines the lingering questions that continue to haunt the American consciousness.

#PaulMetsa #WallOfPower #JFK #History #Radio #Minneapolis #Politics #November22 #Dallas #Assassination

Wall of Power Radio Hour - November 22, 2025

Tracks recorded between '92 and '96 featuring Seth Baer on drums.

Out There

Sally Kirkland

I am an independent author, concert, music and event promoter based in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul, Minnesota area.

I am interested in creating unique, one of a kind, once in a lifetime, never to be forgotten events!

I am open to all ideas, suggestions, and comments for any kind of artistic endeavor.

Please feel free to email me with your thoughts.

Thank you.

Marc Percansky

marc@magicmarcproductions.com

K G MILES - SOLID ROCK SHOW

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