Wall of Power Radio Hour – May 23, 2026

Wall of Power Radio Hour – July 18, 2026

Join Paul Metsa for a deep dive into Bob Dylan’s mesmerizing recent concert at the brand-new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota. He’s joined by a stellar lineup of Dylan experts and lifelong fans—musician Robbie Vee, arts curator Colleen Sheehy, and veteran journalist Martin Keller—who share their honest takeaways and favorite moments from the historic gig. From swapping incredible backstage stories about Dylan’s early days to dissecting his ever-changing live sound, it’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Wall of Power Radio Hour – July 11, 2026

Paul Metsa reconnects with longtime friend and newly retired reverend Guy Drake to swap incredible stories from his days touring alongside 70s legends like Earth, Wind & Fire, Linda Ronstadt, and Jim Croce. After four decades of writing hundreds of unreleased songs, Guy and his musical partner Tom finally have a brand new Johnson and Drake album out called We Loved Our Freedoms. [https://www.am950radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Metsa-7-14-200x207.png]

Wall of Power Radio Hour – June 20, 2026

Paul Metsa sits down with the incredibly talented Emily LaPlant and Liz Ashworth of the Americana duo LaPlant Road.  The two multi-instrumentalists share the fascinating story behind their musical roots up in Grand Rapids, how a chance encounter brought them together, and the magic of recording their debut album, Finding Home, at the legendary Pachyderm Studio. Stick around for some beautiful live acoustic performances that perfectly capture their signature blend of traditional folk, bluegrass, and rock and roll. #WallOfPowerRadioHour #PaulMetsa #LaPlantRoad #EmilyLaPlant #LizAshworth #BluegrassMusic #FindingHomeAlbum #MinnesotaMusic #FolkDuo #PachydermStudio

Wall of Power – June 13, 2026

Host Paul Metsa had a great chat with Dave Ahl (drummer) and Chris Osgood (guitarist) of the legendary Minneapolis punk band the Suicide Commandos in a salute to Steve Almaas (bass) who recently passed away on June 5th at the age of 69. They told stories of the band’s early days, playing at CBGB’s in NYC and the beginnings of the punk rock scene in the Twin Cities. They both shared heartfelt memories of Mr. Almaas and provided the Wall of Power Radio Hour with a worldwide debut of Steve’s unreleased song Fireball 500! [https://www.am950radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DSC_6249-1-200x150.webp] [https://www.am950radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/B0617C54-9A2B-4B8A-B471-7FE019B845CD-200x150.webp] [https://www.am950radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/download-200x188.jpg]

Wall of Power Radio Hour – May 23, 2026

Join Paul Metsa and renowned scholar Professor Anne Margaret Daniel for a lively, music-filled celebration of Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday. You’ll get to hear some incredibly fascinating stories about the legendary songwriter’s life, from his beloved dogs and underrated piano skills to a wild 25th birthday bash in Paris. #BobDylan #PaulMetsa #WallOfPowerRadioHour #AnneMargaretDaniel #BobDylan85 #MusicHistory #FolkMusic #Podcast #SingerSongwriter #Dylanology