Ahead of the Curve

Face The Music

This week I chill with Casey Graff, drummer for Vendetta Spoken. We cruise back to his first ride a 91 Oldsmobile Achieva and his days as a wild punk kid growing up in Northern Minnesota. Casey opens up about dealing with anxiety and stage fright, how he first fell in love with drumming, and rejoining Vendetta Spoken to record a brand new EP after a 10 year hiatus. We reminisce about simpler times, dive into the lasting value of physical media, and our dependence on electronic devices.

Sweet Somethings

Holly Duffy the voice for 2 Blind Mice and DDS comes by to talk about her first car a 1962 Studebaker Lark and reflects on the good old days of dirt roads and small towns. We char about life choices that send us down different paths, friends that last, and ones you have to leave behind. We talk about her inspirations to pursue music tech and working with musicians in Minneapolis. She talks about the loneliness of touring and chaos of being in a rock band. Holly expresses her need for sunshine, meaningful conversation, and creative expression.  A few stories of car accidents and some close calls.   Have a memorable first car story or just want to reach out for more info? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at saveourscene@live.com

Tall Tales

Kevin Kyes drops by to relive the glory days of his first ride, a poo brown 82 Ford Fairmont featuring a stereo system expertly secured with cardboard engineering. At 6'6 Kevin shares the struggle of folding himself into spaces clearly not designed for giants. We dive into travel stories, whiskey collecting, and art involving wieners. Somehow we get surprisingly philosophical about what makes life worth sticking around for.   Have a memorable first car story or just want to reach out for more info? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at saveourscene@live.com

Break a Lig...ament

Greta Sandel joins me to share her beginnings starting with her first car a 67 Chevy truck and her deep roots in the local arts scene. We reminisce about the early days at Screaming Bean and Green Earth Cafe, as well as her fathers time in the band Fire and Shame. Greta began acting at just nine years old with Dakota Stage and discovered her passion for theater and dance. Since then she's done acting, dance, improv, choreography, ballet, sketch comedy, and costume work. We also talk about her standout performance in Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, her experiences working in Chicago, and her insight into the world of theater.   Have a memorable first car story or just want to reach out for more info? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at saveourscene@live.com

Van of Doom

Mick Stevenson joins the show to relive the legend of The Van of Doom. The 94 Dodge Caravan that hauled gear, beer, and his peers. So iconic it was stolen twice. Mick shares his punk rock beginnings, chaotic touring stories, and the consequences of living the party life. We reminisce about making DIY merch and playing house shows. Now 4 years sober Mick is still making music and a lot more alive.   Have a memorable first car story or just want to reach out for more info? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at saveourscene@live.com