Caption: Sonny Johnson
Sonny Johnson 

Centerstage Minnesota: Sonny Johnson

From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE
Series: Centerstage MN
Length: 58:55

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Sonny Johnson's presence became unmistakable to many as a result of his performances in the past two editions of the Great Northern Radio Show on Northern Community Radio. Featured this week is an interview Charlie Pulkrabek conducted recently with Sonny Johnson. We also hear music from Willie Murphy, Leo Kottke, and Barb Ryman. Read the full description.

Sonnyjohnsonlg_small Sonny Johnson's presence became unmistakable to many as a result of his performances in the past two editions of the Great Northern Radio Show on Northern Community Radio. Featured this week is an interview Charlie Pulkrabek conducted recently with Sonny Johnson. We also hear music from Willie Murphy, Leo Kottke, and Barb Ryman.

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Caption: No Grass Limit

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Caption: Ryan and Jesse Dermody of Brothers Burn Mountain

Centerstage Minnesota: Ryan and Jesse Dermody of The Brothers Burn Mountain join Amy Clark (59:00)
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Caption: Alicia Corbett of Tea and Sympathy

Centerstage Minnesota: Alicia Corbett of Tea and Sympathy joins Charlie Pulkrabek (59:00)
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Caption: Nikki Matteson of Nikki and the Ruemates

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Caption: Monroe Crossing, Credit: Jamey Guy

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Caption: Mary Bue, Credit: Sarah Holden

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Caption: Shannon Selberg (Cows, Heroine Sheiks)

Centerstage Minnesota: Shannon Selberg of The Cows talks to Charlie Pulkrabek (59:00)
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE

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Caption: Breanne Marie

Centerstage Minnesota: Breanne Marie talks with Amy Clark (59:00)
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE

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Caption: Reina del Cid

Centerstage Minnesota: Reina del Cid talks to Charlie Pulkrabek (59:00)
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE

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Caption: Dave King

Centerstage Minnesota: Jazz drummer Dave King joins Charlie Pulkrabek (59:00)
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Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Endless Sleep Leo Kottke The Leo Kottke Anthology. Rhino Records 1997 00:00
The Green Mossy Ground Monroe Crossing The Green Mossy Ground. Monroe Crossing 2003 00:00
The Truth Is On the Streets The Bitter Spills The Bitter Spill Sing Folk Songs Vol. 4. Sparta Sound 2009 00:00
Stars Look Down Urban Hillbilly Quartet The A List, 1996-2001: The Best of Urban Hillbilly Quartet. Fundamental Records 2003 00:00
Born In A Snowstorm Barb Ryman Falling Down To Heaven. Renegade 2002 00:00
Discipline of Rain Peter Himmelman Unstoppable Forces. Himmasongs Records 2004 00:00
Round The Bend Sonny Johnson Sonny Johnson. Sonny Johnson 2012 00:00
Men Should Not Wear Tight Clothes Sonny Johnson Live performance. Sonny Johnson 2012 00:00
The Electric Prescription... More Than Lights The Electric Prescription For All Your Funky Illz. More Than Lights 2009 00:00
Big Chief Willie Murphy I Got A Secret. Muff Ugga Records 2002 00:00
Eat the Lunch You Brought Janiva Magness Bury Him At the Crossroads. Northern Blues Music 2004 00:00
We Write It Down The Ericksons Middle of the Night. The Ericksons 2008 00:00