Chris Riemenschneider

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• Are we in another "golden age" of local music?

  MPR’s Chris Roberts reports there's a growing feeling that another golden age in local music might be upon us. Segment includes interviews with venues, music editors, artists, and fans.

  May. 17, 20128 minSave
• Minneapolis' Solid Gold poised to take on the next level

  MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Solid Gold, a Minneapolis-based indie rock band with an electronic pop and R&B sound. Roberts speaks with band members about experimenting with pop music formulas. Roberts also interviews local music critic about band’s ascension.

  Nov. 13, 20097 minSave
• House of Mercy Band offers it's own view of redemption

  Members of St. Paul’s House of Mercy Band think there's nothing hypocritical about parking on a bar stool on a Saturday night and then sliding into a church pew the following Sunday morning. MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with founder C.P. Larson, who says they're comfortable in both worlds.

  Jan. 30, 20086 minSave
• Chris Riemenschneider on a look back at the first year of The Current

  Local music critic Chris Riemenschneider joins Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer to talk about what makes The Current different from other radio stations. Riemenschneider discusses the revolutionary and eclectic nature of the initial playlists.

  Jan. 23, 20066 minSave
• Locals hopeful KCMP will be a boost for Minnesota grown music

  Minnesota Public Radio's new radio service KCMP launched this morning January 24, 2005. Nicknamed "The Current," the station's format features an eclectic array of music, including local bands that may have received limited airplay on commercial and other Twin Cities public radio stations.

  Jan. 24, 20054 minSave
• Songwriting and social work merge in Honeydogs' "10,000 Years"

  MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Honeydogs founder and songwriter Adam Levy about bands’ CD “10,000 Years," a concept album which tells a futuristic story while examining society's ills. Levy says the main inspiration came from his day job. He's a social worker in St. Paul.

  Mar. 24, 200414 minSave