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The Replacements in 1985, left to right: Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, Bob Stinson, and Tommy StinsonUnderneath the 'Mats
During the new-wave 1980s, four lovable losers who embraced classic rock somehow were signed to a major label. Today on Soundcheck: the story of one of the sloppiest, most beloved bands in rock: The Replacements. And later: Dar Williams is best known as an acoustic folk and pop songwriter, but she's not afraid of the occasional Pink Floyd cover. Williams joins us for a live performance in our studio.
An Oral History of the Replacements
Their legend is entrenched in rock history: Three neighborhood friends form a band in a Minneapolis basement, recruit a 12-year-old brother to play bass, and become one of the most critically acclaimed rock acts of the 1980s. Along the way there's comedy, tragedy -- and a lot of beery folklore. Longtime Twin Cities music critic Jim Walsh joins us to share his oral history, "The Replacements: All Over But The Shouting."
More about Jim Walsh
"All Over But The Shouting" is available for purchase on Amazon.com
Princeton's Got a Brand New Bag
James Brown's career and cultural contributions are the subject of a two-day symposium at Princeton University. Daphne Brooks joins us to talk about the program for "Aint That A Groove: The Legacy of James Brown."
Dar Williams
Over 15 years, Dar Williams has become a mainstay among folk singer-songwriters. She's also written two books for young readers and undertaken a side career as an activist. She joins us to talk about her new live DVD, "Live at the Bearsville Theater." And, she performs live in our studio.
More about Dar Williams
"Live at the Bearsville Theater" is available for purchase at Amazon.com
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See Tori Amos Live!
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
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