Scenic Route

Twin Cities singer-songwriter John Mark Nelson performed at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on October 4th. The 20-year-old is already making a splash in the Minnesota music scene with his folk-pop sound. Will Moore spoke with him over the phone on The Scenic Route about his rapid success and his new album "Sings the Moon", as well as the show at the Arrowhead.

California composer Robin Eschner has been awarded a grant to compose a piece of music to accompany the 2016 John Beargrease Sled Dog Race along the North Shore. She's been up in Cook County visiting with mushers and musicians for inspiration. Will Moore spoke with her on The Scenic Route to learn more about her trip north and creative process.

On a snowy April night, a crowd of about one hundred gathered at the Cascade Lodge and Pub in Lutsen to hear local musicians pay tribute to the late drummer and vocalist for The Band, Levon Helm.