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

You Got Here First

 When we’re feeling hurt or rejected, we always have a choice: we can stew in bitterness and rage at the world… or we can face the pain, learn from it, and grow. So next time you’re down real bad, ask yourself: whatcha gonna do with it?


Rejection is Divine Protection

Legendary Iron Range band Cats Under the Stars are re-releasing their 45 RPM single "Louie, Louie" / "Blue Ghosts" from  1982 (recorded at the Children's Theater studio) along with a  previously unreleased rap song written by Cats guitarist Jack  Pasternacki that Paul and Jack recorded in 1984 called "Under Grey Skies in the Buffalo Zone." This  release coincides with the band's 50th Anniversary taking place at the  Parkway Theater on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The Cats studied and  played most styles of American music and were one of the first bands in  the Twin Cities to play reggae and New Orleans music, along with swing  jazz, blues, folk, and deep space improvisation. They played everywhere  from the West Bank, Moby Dick's, the Union Bar, and the Cabooze to the A Prairie Home Companion radio  show. They opened up for Ry Cooder at the Guthrie Theater and shared  stages with Flora Purim and Airto, Robert Hunter, Mose Allison, John  Hammond, Riders in the Sky, and Willie and the Bumblebees. They are also  considered to be the first "jam band" in the Twin Cities before there  was such a thing. The players include leader Paul Metsa (8 MN Music Awards), Tim O'Keefe (The Rose Ensemble), Jack Pasternacki (The Ranchtones), Joe Luoma (Alex Chilton and Del Shannon), Al Oikari (The Big Wu) and Jimmy Anton (Jonny Lang, Paul Westerberg.) They will be joined by Tom Lieberman, Sonny Earl, and the Tilt Town Titanettes. Going as long and strong as the Rolling Stones, The Cats were featured in the 1984 movie Wild Rose,  filmed on the Iron Range about the first women miners. They are also  one of the few bands with at least one portage together into the BWCA.  See below for more info on the original press materials attached below.

Tickets and more information about this special December 28 reunion concert at
 https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/cats-under-the-stars-50.

Paul Metsa with Matt - December 18, 2025

"Patriot Games" announced; Biden vs. Trump price check; Iowa US Senate candidate; Trump speech last night; man arrested for quoting Trump's own words regarding mass shooting; Lake City shooting; pregnant woman dragged across ground; updates on fraud.

The Matt McNeil Show - December 18, 2025

For Bruce Langhorne (May 11th, 1938 - April 14th, 2017) and Ruby (April 27th, 2007 - December 14th, 2020)

Marc Percansky - Vocals

Phil Little - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar

Produced by Phil Little - PAL Music © 2016

Photograph by Gamini Kumara

This is an adaptation from the original song

Old Dog - Words and Music by Bruce Langhorne © 2000

Let me be unto my Lord, as my old dog is to me.
She don't ask for nothing - she's happy just to be here,
Sitting at my feet and looking up with love,
Saying, “Oh my Lord and master, send thy grace down from above.”

Ruby has been my friend since she was just a pup.
She took care of all my needs when I was coming up.
And she comes when I call her and she does just what I say.
Won't you help me Lord in heaven just to be with you that way?

Let me be unto my Lord, as my old dog is to me.
She don't ask for nothing - she's happy just to be here,
Sitting at my feet and looking up with love,
Saying, “Oh my Lord and master, send thy grace down from above.”

Whatever path I set her on, she's not afraid to go.
She has battled through flood water and she's struggled through deep snow.
When her tail wags for the last time, she'll still be brave, I know.
She'll come running when you call her from this earthly plane below.

Let me be unto my Lord, as my old dog is to me.
She don't ask for nothing - she's happy just to be here,
Sitting at my feet and looking up with love,
Saying, “Oh my Lord and master, send thy grace down from above.”

Well we're both getting old now; we can hardly get around.
We just sit here by the window, while the world goes ‘round and ‘round.
We'll be coming soon to see you, Lord, my faithful dog and I.
We'll be pawing at the gates of your palace in the sky.

Let me be unto my Lord, as my old dog is to me.
She don't ask for nothing - she's happy just to be here,
Sitting at my feet and looking up with love,
Saying, “Oh my Lord and master, send thy grace down from above."
Saying, “Oh my Lord and master, send thy grace down from above."

Bruce Langhorne - Old Dog: http://brucelanghorne.bandcamp.com/track/old-dog
Bruce Langhorne - Old Dog: http://brucelanghorne.com/old-dog/
The Hired Hands - A Tribute to Bruce Langhorne: https://scissortail.bandcamp.com/album/the-hired-hands-a-tribute-to-bruce-langhorne
Bruce Langhorne, Guitarist Who Inspired ‘Mr. Tambourine Man,’ Dies at 78: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/16/arts/music/bruce-langhorne-dead-guitarist-with-bob-dylan.html

Phil Little - PAL Music: https://soundcloud.com/pal72739
P A - PAL with Dustin Kiel: https://soundcloud.com/pal727392
P A - PAL with Lonnie Knight: https://soundcloud.com/pal72739lk

MMP: http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/phil-little-pal-music-2016/2016/4/11/marc-percansky-phil-little-old-dog
MMP: http://www.magicmarcproductions.com/ruby-the-dogumentary

Old Dog

Marc Percansky & Phil Little - Old Dog

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

Marc Percansky & Phil Little - Old Dog

Magic Marc Productions

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