Caption: Actual Wolf
Actual Wolf 

Centerstage Minnesota: Eric Pollard, aka Actual Wolf, talks with Travis Ryder

From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE
Series: Centerstage MN
Length: 59:06

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Eric Pollard has played as part of musical acts like Low, Retribution Gospel Choir, and the Dukes of Hubbard. Now this Grand Rapids native is striking out on his own as the creative force behind Actual Wolf. Travis Ryder recently spoke with Eric Pollard about his new project and some of his experiences as a touring musician. We also hear music from I Like You, Rhonda Laurie and Sidewalk Cafe, and Cory Chisel. Read the full description.

Actualwolf_small Eric Pollard has played as part of musical acts like Low, Retribution Gospel Choir, and the Dukes of Hubbard. Now this Grand Rapids native is striking out on his own as the creative force behind Actual Wolf. Travis Ryder recently spoke with Eric Pollard about his new project and some of his experiences as a touring musician. We also hear music from I Like You, Rhonda Laurie and Sidewalk Cafe, and Cory Chisel.

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Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Hearts On Sleeves I Like You Fall In Like. Death By Art Studios 2012 00:00
This Is How It Goes Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons Old Believers. Readymade Records 2012 00:00
I've Been Accused Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons Old Believers. Readymade Records 2012 00:00
Feel It Superior Retribution Gospel Choir The Revolution EP. Subpop Records 2012 00:00
Revolution Retribution Gospel Choir The Revolution EP. Subpop Records 2012 00:00
The Big City Blues Actual Wolf Live performance. Actual Wolf 2012 00:00
Bread Actual Wolf Live performance. Actual Wolf 2012 00:00
Minneapolis Actual Wolf Live performance. Actual Wolf 2012 00:00
Back To Me Andy Elwell Brave Soul. Andy Elwell 2012 00:00
Good Morning (Alright) The Sandwiches Rock On, Scubatron. Edible Records 1998 00:00
You Don't Know Lamont Cranston Blues Band High Fidelity. Atomic Theory Records 1997 00:00
Blue Moon Rhonda Laurie and Sidewalk Cafe Rhonda Laurie and Sidewalk Cafe. Rhonda Laurie 2012 00:00
Ray Charles Can See The Big Wu Tool For Evening. Bivco Records 2004 00:00