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

Legendary MTV VJ Mark Goodman and former Spin and Vibe editor Alan Light (http://blog.siriusxm.com/introducing-volumes-debatable-hosted-by-alan-light-and-mark-goodman/) interview author Louie Kemp about producing Bob Dylan's historic Rolling Thunder Revue tour, the recently released Martin Scorsese Netflix film and discuss his brand new book Dylan & Me: 50 Years Of Adventures

Aired Live on Channel 106, Monday, June 17th, 2019 at 6pm EST

Intro - Hurricane (https://soundcloud.com/bobdylan / Jacques Levy © 1975)
Outro - Romance In Durango (https://soundcloud.com/bobdylan / Jacques Levy © 1975)

Louie Kemp:
https://www.dylanandme.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DylanAndMe50/
https://www.facebook.com/louis.kemp.397
https://www.instagram.com/dylanandme50/
https://www.amazon.com/Dylan-Me-50-Years-Adventures/dp/1733001212/ref=sr_1_1
https://www.amazon.com/Dylan-Me-Adventures-Hardbound-Special/dp/1733001239/ref=sr_1_1
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dylan-me-louie-kemp/1134210718?ean=9781733001212#/
https://www.netflix.com/title/80221016

Sirius XM VOLUME:
https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmentertainment
https://www.siriusxm.com/volume
https://www.facebook.com/siriusxmvolume/
https://twitter.com/siriusxmvolume

Magic Marc Productions:
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/louie-kemp-dylan-and-me/2019/6/25/louie-kemp-debatable-on-siriusxm-volume
http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/louie-kemp-dylan-and-me

Dylan & Me 50 Years Of Adventures

Hurricane / Romance In Durango

LOUIE KEMP - Debatable on SiriusXM VOLUME

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