Live Music Archive
WTIP regularly hosts live in-studio music. We feature local musicians, groups and bands as well as musicians and bands visiting the area.
Bughouse rocks The Roadhouse
-Local faves Bughouse! (Al Oikari, piano & slide guitar; Rod Dockan, guitar; John Mianowski, bass) called themselves Country Bug and were joined in Studio A by Nashville singer-songwriter-actress Caitlin Nicol-Thomas for a delightful session of music and laughter.
Dusty Heart brings gorgeous harmonies to Studio A
-Songwriters Barbara Jean and Molly Dean make up the recently-formed duo, Dusty Heart. They stopped by The Roadhouse on their way to perform at the ninth annual Radio Waves Music Festival.
The Thunderheads return to The Roadhouse
-The Thunderheads, Minneapolis blues/rock/jam band, joined Dave and Dick for great music in Studio A. You can learn more about the band's music and schedule here.
Pete K rocks the Roadhouse
-Favorite local musician Pete K stopped by the studios to share a great mix of originals and covers. You can learn more about Pete's music and schedule here.
Singer-songwriter Jim McGowan makes return visit to The Roadhouse
-Musician Jim McGowan brought his guitar to Studio A last week for delightful music and fun chatter. You can often hear him at Cascade Lodge Pub in Lutsen.
Local favorite Michael Monroe returns to The Roadhouse
-Longtime favorite Michael Monroe stopped by Studio A recently to chat about what he's up to lately, and play both original tunes and covers. You can learn more about Michael's music, schedule, and log cabin concerts here.
Hovland duo Red Dirt Girl makes radio debut
-New musical duo Red Dirt Girl (Michele Miller & Amymarie Schmidt) made their radio debut on The Roadhouse last week. Look for them to play around town this summer.
Rich Mattson & the Northstars bring cosmic folk to Studio A
-Rich Mattson and the Northstars stopped by The Roadhouse to talk and share their unique brand of original music. In studio were Rich, Germaine Gemberling, Kyle Westrick, and Curtis Mattson, and hosts Dave TerSteeg & Berta Bauer. You can learn more about Rich's music and his recording studios, Sparta Sound, here.
Jerry Vandiver & Amberly Rosen make beautiful music on The Roadhouse
-Award-winning Nashville songwriter Jerry Vandiver and his fiddle partner, Amberly Rosen, stopped by The Roadhouse for what's become an annual visit. They played several songs from Jerry's latest CD, "Mixed Dry Bag," and chatted with Dave and Ann. You can learn more about Jerry's music, workshops, and performance schedule here.
Makina Loca blends Afro-Cuban rhythms, African styles, for unique & joyous sound
-Ricardo Lemvo and his band, Makina Loca, play music that's a mix of many styles, cultures, and languages. They visited Studio A to chat about their music and preview their performance the next evening. You can learn more about the L.A.-based band here.