The second annual music festival of the Soo Line schools was held Tuesday, April 8 at Makoti. About 450 students took part in the event. All the schools were represented with the exception of [...]Read More... from On This Day | Savoring[...]
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Armstrong announces opening of application period for Governor’s Band/Orchestra and Choral programs
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the application period is now open for school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota to apply to serve as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program for the 2025-2026[...]
Minot musician Chloe Raye releases new country single about growing up in the Midwest
Minot musician Chloe Raye has released her new country single, “Blame It On Where I Grew Up.” Within days, the song caught the ears of radio stations across the globe, showcasing her roots in North Dakota. Drawing inspiration from local landscapes, Raye[...]
Listen here: Chuck Suchy song proposed as official North Dakota waltz
A North Dakota House committee unanimously endorsed a bill to name a song called “Dancing Dakota” as the official state waltz. Composer and Mandan folk musician Chuck Suchy performed the song for a legislative committee last week. House Bill 1397 designates “Dancing Dakota”[...]
45 years ago, the Walkman changed how we listen to music
In 1979, a small, seemingly unremarkable blue box quietly ushered in a revolution. The Sony Walkman, born from a simple wish to listen to classical music mid-flight, reshaped how we experience sound. It took music from living rooms to pockets, making it[...]
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Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
revivalist folk music. But by 1964 Dylan was building a much larger fanbase through performing and recording his own songs. Dylan presented a solo set, mixing material he had previously recorded with some new songs. Representatives from his label, Columbia Records, were[...]
Vinyl records make a comeback, Budget Music is the Place for them in Minot!
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane with an unexpected twist—vinyl records are enjoying a renaissance. Yes, the same vinyl that once defined the 70s is now outselling CDs, mirroring a desire for something tangible and soulful in our digital age. Collectors[...]
Three Icelandic Acts Confirmed For SXSW 2025
SXSW is an Austin, Texas community-wide tech festival. In 2025, three Icelandic artists are set to make waves there. Elín Hall, Lúpína, and Sunna Margrét are bringing the unique sounds of Iceland to this global stage, showcasing their vibrant and varied music[...]
Great Performance: Playing ‘Ripple’ for Change
This summer marks the 50-year anniversary of the Grateful Dead. And though it’s been 20 years since the death of Jerry Garcia, the reaction to this summer’s reunion concert series is proof of the enduring mark the band left on the American[...]