Michael Perry

If Mike is out plowing snow, it's a given he's listening to Moose Country and Jay Moore. But sometimes late at night he gets to spinning the internet dial, and one evening he discovered a radio station broadcasting out of a tiny town in Nevada. You won't have to listen long to realize this isn't a conglomerate situation, this is just some folks playing songs you don't hear so often. Anyways, if you like a mix of homegrown sound, bluegrass, country, folk, and just a generally folksy approach, you might enjoy listening to a little radio station out of Goldfield, Nevada: Radio Goldfield-KGFN. If you are not within reception of their radio transmission, you can stream their signal: https://www.kgfn.org. And if you listen long enough, you might even catch a Sneezing Cow reference...

Check out Mike hosting Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua's Tent Show Radio. This week’s episode features Salute To Glen Campbell.

During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.

On this episode of Tent Show Radio, experience a heartwarming presentation of Glen Campbell’s biggest hits and the stories behind them, delivered by the music legend’s band leader and guitarist of 15 years, Jeff Dayton.

Nashville artist Jeff Dayton’s career is a success story built on hard work, faith and professionalism. The Minnesota native grew up heavily influenced by the music of guitar greats like Eric Clapton, Jerry Reed, Jimi Hendrix and, naturally, Glen Campbell. He formed the Jeff Dayton Band in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980. With a regional #1 hit under his belt, they opened shows for countless artists and major tours that passed through the city, eventually catching the eye of Glen Campbell who would quickly change his career forever.

Dayton became Glen Campbell’s right-hand man, spending 15 years as the legendary musician’s guitarist and band leader. From the 1980’s to the 2000’s, they toured around the world and across all 50 states, performed at the White House, and appeared together on The Today Show and Glen’s PBS special with the South Dakota Orchestra. In the years that followed, Dayton had the honor of backing artists including Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, Buck Owens, Tracy Byrd, Bo Diddley, Dizzy Gillespie, Gene Autry, Mac Davis and would tour with megastar Kenny Chesney, Lee Greenwood, Sarah Darling, Tammy Cochran and others. After Glen Campbell’s passing in 2017, Jeff got so many requests for a show of the icon’s music that he launched “Salute to Glen Campbell,” an intimate, upbeat presentation of his hits and the first-person stories of their years together.

Dayton has created a truly uplifting and sentimental first-person tribute to one of the greatest artists of all time; he shares the stories behind the songs, the records Glen played on as a member of the Wrecking Crew in his LA studio days, and of course, some of Campbell’s classic country humor. Jeff Dayton continues to lead the band, which includes original drummer Tom Benton, as they perform to sold-out crowds across the country, playing hits like “Wichita Lineman,” “Gentle On My Mind,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” and all the rest, just as they were performed with Glen Campbell.

You can watch, stream or listen on the radio. More details here:
https://sneezingcow.com/2024/01/05/this-weeks-tent-show-radio-a-salute-to-glen-campbell/

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Saturday – 2.3.24: An Afternoon with Michael Perry at The Tarlton Theater in Green Bay, WI – sponsored by Lion’s Mouth Bookstore - https://mailchi.mp/3644994ada6e/an-afternoon-with-michael-perry-at-the-tarlton-theater-in-green-bay-wi-sponsored-by-lions-mouth-bookstore

Tomorrow, Michael Perry joins The Culture Buzz with John Busbee Wednesday, 01.03.24, at 11:00 AM. The show can be heard live on the radio in the Des Moines, IA area on KFMG 98.9 FM and streamed live online at www.kfmg.org. THE CULTURE BUZZ with John Busbee Wednesday, 01.03.24, at 11:00 AM. The show can be heard live on the radio in the Des Moines, IA area on KFMG 98.9 FM and streamed live online at www.kfmg.org.

11:00 AM – Michael Perry is a masterful storyteller, whether in performance, on one of his albums or in the wonderful essence of humanity he captures in his books. Peaceful Persistence is a gem of a read. Listen as Mike shares some insights into this career, and his path for this book.

“A collection of brief essays on memorials and mercy, storms and farewells, family and fowl, barnyard ballets, the Sunday night sads, the wisdom of roadies, cucumbers and kindness, quotidian asparagus, appropo malaprops, pickleball, sushi boats and weird TV, the poetics of garlic, contrails, Mobius mind-grooves, quietude, Christmas tree injuries, cats, waffle houses, puffy partridges, bonfire bonhomie, dating in a hearse, and a weird evening involving Neil Gaiman, the aforementioned sushi, and Suze Orman.”

More details here:
https://sneezingcow.com/2024/01/02/michael-perry-on-the-culture-buzz-wednesday-january-3-2024/

NOTE FROM MIKE: Every time I do another interview for what I’ve taken to calling “this little book,” it takes on new dimensions and makes new connections. I hope it does its subject justice. Thank you to Karen Endres for this thoughtful discussion.

Real-Life Farming Struggles: Bestselling Author Michael Perry’s Latest Work Draws Upon Stories of Rural Life. The episode can be streamed here: http://tinyurl.com/3dwss4nf

40 Acres Deep is a tale of farmer Harold facing a long winter alone. In his small rural community, many farmers and small businesses have left, and the good old days are now just memories. On this episode of the Rural Realities podcast, Michael Perry talks with Karen Endres of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), sharing about his book, background as a writer and Wisconsinite, connection to farming, and the topic of mental health in rural Wisconsin. Michael, who has written “20-plus” books, calls himself an “accidental” New York Times bestselling author. He is a humorist, singer/songwriter, amateur snowplow driver, and a playwright from New Auburn, Wisconsin. You can stream the episode here.

Experiencing a challenge with a change on the farm? Contact DATCP’s Wisconsin Farm Center! With more than 100 years of collective agriculture experience, the Wisconsin Farm Center team offers free and confidential programs including financial and transition planning services, conflict mediation, veterinary diagnostic analysis, and more. They can be reached at 800-942-2474 or [email protected]. More information on programs and services is available at farmcenter.wi.gov.

If you are experiencing increased stress, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or just need a welcoming ear to talk to, please contact the free and confidential 24/7 Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Helpline at 888-901-2558 for immediate support. In-person and tele-counseling sessions are also available by request.

Check out Mike hosting Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua's Tent Show Radio. This week’s episode features Rodrigo y Gabriela.

During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.

Originally from Mexico City Rodrigo y Gabriela, the acoustic guitar duo of Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero, met as teenagers while playing in a thrash metal band called Tierra Acida. By 2000 the formally became a duo act and moved to Dublin Ireland, where with the support of musician Damian Rice, the talented pair participated in the renowned Oxegen music festival in Ireland, where they attracted significant attention. From the beginning, their reputation as killer musicians – Rodrigo with the faster-than-lightning lead guitar and Gabriela with her unique, rhythmic, strumming-and-drumming style – started to spread across the country.

The high-energy international duo’s music harnesses the flash, power, and speed of death metal filtered through the passion, soul, technique, and discipline of nuevo flamenco. Their showy, emotional sound is marked by Quintero’s syncopated, hooky, percussive rhythms and rapid-fire strummed vamps framing Sanchez’s incendiary, melodic, single-and dual-string leads. Following a successful live album in 2004, their debut self-titled studio album, produced by John Leckie of Radiohead and Stone Roses fame, was released by Rubyworks in February 2006 and charted at Number One on the Irish national charts, keeping the Arctic Monkeys off the top spot. Having established themselves in their adopted home, the duo started to spread their magic across the rest of the world. They headlined the Jazz World stage at Glastonbury in 2007, which was broadcast live on BBC TV. The Rodrigo y Gabriela album went on to sell over 100,000 records in the UK. This episode features recordings from the acclaimed duo’s 2019 performance at Big Top Chautauqua.
You can watch, stream or listen on the radio. More details here:
https://sneezingcow.com/2023/12/29/this-weeks-tent-show-radio-rodrigo-y-gabriela-2/

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Check out Mike hosting Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua Tent Show Radio. This week’s episode features Shakey Graves.

During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.

Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist Shakey Graves returned to Big Top following the celebratory reissue of his acclaimed debut album of Roll The Bones X. With his breakthrough debut album, Roll The Bones, self-released in 2011, Shakey Graves quickly developed a cult following, and began his extensive touring career, sharing stages with artists like Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Mumford & Sons and Old Crow Medicine Show. Roll The Bones, catapulted the singer/songwriter into national visibility and led to the artist signing to Dulatone Records for future studio releases which included 2014's And The War Came and 2018's Can't Wake Up. In subsequent years, Shakey Graves has continued to experiment with his approach to the songwriting process and has explored more expansive full-band sounds while venturing into more psychedelic territory through many smaller EP releases including Look Alive, released in 2021.

His knack for storytelling and an enigmatic stage presence immediately draws listeners into his strange narrative world. The musician has captivated audiences and critics alike with his gnarly composite of blues and folk, variety of idiosyncratic techniques, drastic register shifts, and his off-kilter lyric sensibility masked with old-timey Western imagery, the Austin native is truly a one-man-band of epic sonic proportions.

This episode features recordings from Shakey Grave's 2022 performance at Big Top Chautauqua.

You can watch, stream or listen on the radio. More details here:
https://sneezingcow.com/2023/12/23/this-weeks-tent-show-radio-shakey-graves-3/

This Week's Tent Show Radio: Shakey Graves - SneezingCow.com Check out Mike (Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Threads) hosting Tent Show Radio. This week's episode features Shakey Graves. During intermission Michael

Throwback to that time I found out how it goes if you fight a wildfire while wearing cargo shorts under your gear. Safe, but sooty. Man, I loved being part of the New Auburn Area Fire Department.

February 22, 2024: Michael Perry returns to the Stoughton Opera House - https://mailchi.mp/7ab71441ba77/february-22-2024-michael-perry-returns-to-the-stoughton-opera-house

Michael Perry joins THE CULTURE BUZZ with John Busbee Wednesday, 12.20.23, between 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CT. The show can be heard live on the radio in the Des Moines, IA area on KFMG 98.9 FM and streamed live online at www.kfmg.org

At 12:11 PM (CT) – Author, humorist, and musician Michael Perry returns to chat about his album, The Clodhopper Monologues, an irreverent, thought-provoking, mirth-filled collection of short sketches sure to make anyone delight in his pastoral observations.

“With an unspoken homage to the humor of Mark Twain, and a rustic elegance in his delivery, Michael Perry continues to shine as an ambassador and connecting point between city and country, and diverse folks across the country.” – The Culture Buzz

“Through his life immersed in country living, and a Mark Twain-like gift for putting experiences into words, Michael Perry delivers a tour de force in Forty Acres Deep. A soul-nudging journey.” – The Culture Buzz

Home - KFMG 98.9 FM At the top of each hour we say: "KFMG is a 'listener-supported' service of The Des Moines Community Radio Foundation." That means that a significant portion of our revenues comes from people just like you. People who listen to KFMG and love what we do. Please consider helping KFMG to continue as "Y...

Check out Mike hosting Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua Tent Show Radio. This week’s episode features Lake Street Dive.

During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.

Since forming in 2004, Lake Street Dive have matched their sophisticated musicianship with a fearless refusal to limit their sound. As shown on their most recent album, 2021’s critically acclaimed Obviously, the Boston-bred band also possess a keen talent for combining socio-political commentary with immediately catchy pop gems. Over the years, they’ve captivated massive audiences at such esteemed festivals as Newport Folk Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Toronto Jazz Festival, in addition to headlining tours all across the globe and sharing stages with acts like Brandi Carlile and Sheryl Crow. And through their fierce commitment to constantly elevating their artistry, Lake Street Dive have ultimately emerged as one of the most compelling voices in alternative music today, both reliably sublime and thrillingly unpredictable. With their current lineup comprised of founding members Rachael Price (vocals), Bridget Kearney (bass), and Michael Calabrese (drums)—as well as keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss and touring guitarist James Cornelison—Lake Street Dive continue to create joyously soulful rock & roll with equal parts ingenuity, intelligence, and irresistible abandon.

In recent years, Lake Street Dive have brought even more boldness to their kaleidoscopic sound while deliberately expanding their songcraft. To that end, Obviously finds the band examining such complex matters as gender inequality (on “Being a Woman”) and the monumental challenges faced by younger generations (on “Making Do”), shaping each track with a profound intentionality and ineffable mastery of melody and groove—a process Price refers to as “putting these messages into three and a half minute snippets, dropping whatever truth we can and hoping it’s the type of thing that people want to ruminate on.” Made with producer Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Mary J. Blige), the result is an endlessly illuminating body of work that’s earned praise from the likes of Rolling Stone (who noted that “at a moment when pop strives for lo-fi, solitary-world intimacy, the jazz-pop whatever band refuses to think small”).

This episode features recordings from Lake Street Dive’s 2022 performance at Big Top Chautauqua.

You can watch, stream or listen on the radio. More details here:
https://sneezingcow.com/2023/12/16/this-weeks-tent-show-radio-lake-street-dive-2/

This Week's Tent Show Radio: Lake Street Dive - SneezingCow.com Check out Mike (Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Threads) hosting Tent Show Radio. This week's episode features Lake Street Dive. During intermission

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This week's mini-podcast Voice Mail from Mike is a free one (see link below):

In today’s episode the death of a childhood friend sent me back to the days of bikes with “sissy bars” and banana seats, and how the last time we saw each other it was for a funeral, but most of all how his memory is tied to the days when we neighbors would all hay together, sharing equipment and time, and—as the photo above shows—relying on each other to get unstuck.

I also mention how some folks didn’t care for what I wrote about haying and why I’m glad I did.

LINK: https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelperry/p/jimmy-and-the-haymakers?r=f7to&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Staring into my laptop to say sometimes I come to the city and work in a coffee shop because I can't just wander off after figurative squirrels and also my shy gene manifests itself in a cone of Do Not Approach.

Check out Mike hosting Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua's Tent Show Radio. This week’s episode features Jim Curry and his band performing the music of John Denver.

During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.

Since 2002, the combined talents of Jim Curry and his band have brought John Denver’s music back to thousands upon thousands of people. As a life-long fan, Curry has dedicated himself to continuing John Denver’s legacy of songs and his message of love and caring for our planet to future generations. Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver is the ultimate tribute experience. Curry’s heartfelt delivery envelops the crowd as multi-platinum hits such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Annie’s Song” and “Country Roads” fill the atmosphere. Superimposed with multi- media images of wildlife photos and videos, this show truly fills up your senses.

Jim Curry has emerged as the top performer of John Denver’s music today, often performing with Denver’s former band members, Jim Curry’s tribute is the first and only full-length John Denver tribute to headline in Las Vegas and is celebrated nationally and internationally.

This episode features recordings from Jim Curry’s 2022 performance under the tent.

You can watch, stream or listen on the radio. More details here:
https://sneezingcow.com/2023/12/08/this-weeks-tent-show-radio-take-me-home-the-music-of-john-denver/

This Week's Tent Show Radio – Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver - SneezingCow.com Check out Mike (Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Threads) hosting Tent Show Radio. This week's episode features Jim Curry and his band performing the

December what?

My friend Al and I wrote and produced this commercial in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, sometime in the early 1990s. I remember sitting on the curb between takes telling Rick Fuller (he and partner Phil Harder did the shooting and production) I wanted to be a writer. Rick said he wanted to do music videos. He wound up having his work on MTV, I wound up writing a buncha books. I remember designing the “Pie on the Fly” logo using a ruler and stencils (and maybe CorelDraw?), and spraying the pizza box with Pam to make it look greasy. The delivery guy was Russell Zook. Al did the Real Announcer voiceover, I did “Here’s yer pie!” and “Wrong house…”

The buncha books can be found here: https://sneezingcow.com/store/

https://youtu.be/YQHB2IFzcKE

Roma Pizza Ad - Michael Perry and Al Ross My friend Al and I wrote and produced this commercial in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, sometime in the early 1990s. I remember sitting on the curb between takes tel...

I’m watching at home, but the Sneezing Cow street team is IN THE HOUSE.

I’m watching at home, but the Sneezing Cow street team is in IN THE HOUSE.

Check out Mike hosting Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua's Tent Show Radio. This week’s episode features ThetanyaTucker and Molly and the Danger Band.

During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.

Edgy. Classic. Country. A defining voice of music and a modern-day legend, GRAMMY award winner, Tanya Tucker is known for some of country music’s biggest hits such as” “Soon,” “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane,” “It’s a Little Too Late,” “Trouble,” “Texas (When I Die),” “If It Don’t Come Easy” and “Strong Enough To Bend,” Tanya has cemented herself as one the most admired and influential performers in country music. Since the auspicious start of her career at the age of 13, when released the classic country hit, “Delta Dawn,” in 1972, Tucker has amassed 23 Top 40 albums, 56 Top 40 singles, 10 No. 1 songs on the Billboard country charts, numerous accolades including two CMA’s, two ACM’s, three CMT awards, and in 2020 she won her first two GRAMMY Awards for Best Country Album.

Molly & The Danger Band started in 2006 when Molly Otis crawled onto a three foot wide ledge, hovering eight feet above a glass top bar at the Pavilion in downtown Hayward WI. You probably had heard or seen Molly Otis as the front person for Warner recording artists Molly and the Heymakers. She is a powerful vocalist and plays multiple instruments including fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Randy Wydra sings, lays down the bass lines, adds acoustic guitar and even plays drums with his feet. You could call them a rock/country/jazz/bluegrass band, but they are really an Americana band. The blending of different American roots music creates a unique musical cocktail, with a twist of Irish. From classic covers, traditional and original music, no matter what you call it, you’re bound to have a good time.

You can watch, stream or listen on the radio. More details here:
https://sneezingcow.com/2023/12/02/this-weeks-tent-show-radio-tanya-tucker-and-molly-the-danger-band-2/

Michael Perry joins THE CULTURE BUZZ with John Busbee today, 11.29.23, between 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CT. The show can be heard live on the radio in the Des Moines, IA area KFMG 98.9 FM - Des Moines and streamed live online at https://kfmg.org/resources.

At 11:37 AM (CT) – Author, humorist, and singer/songwriter Michael Perry takes a thought-provoking veering from his usual path to capture a more unfiltered perspective of rural life in Forty Acres Deep. This elegantly written book displays the depth of Mike’s understanding and capturing of rural life, giving anyone who has experienced it a voice, and those who haven’t, an understanding.

“Through his life immersed in country living, and a Mark Twain-like gift for putting experiences into words, Michael Perry delivers a tour de force in Forty Acres Deep. A soul-nudging journey.” – The Culture Buzz

Ha, new episode of Voice Mail is out and the background photo on the player is my little brother Jed looking like he's gonna put you through the mill. (This episode requires subscription): https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelperry/p/episode-187-logger-clogs?r=f7to&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Mike continues his campaign to become the Official Beer Podcast Spokesperson for teetotalers everywhere by joining Aaron Black of the BrewViews podcast courtesy of BA Brewing Company.

For episode 22, and the third Views on Tap episode, Aaron talked about NA beer and drinking culture with New York Times bestselling author, humorist, singer/songwriter, and radio show host, Michael Perry. How do you spice up an episode on NA beer? You bring on someone who has never drank a bit of alcohol in his life! But he does enjoy his NA beer. This made for some entertaining stories and conversation. Mike is originally from New Auburn, WI, which he so proudly points to on the map in the Facebook and Instagram episode post picture. His life, career, travels, and always being the sober person has given him some unique perspective and observations. Even if you care nothing about NA beer, you’ll want to check out this episode! You can find Michael Perry on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and at www.SneezingCow.com.

You can listen here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1747881/13763250

Michael Perry addressed the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire faculty and staff during the 2023 Blugold Breakfast. Michael reads “Ambulance Karma” from his collection of stories From The Top, shares how his bachelors degree in Nursing led to a career as a writer, and then closes with a reading of “Gratitude” from his book Roughneck Grace.

You can watch the talk below.

Author Michael Perry Talks About Finding Joy and Gratitude Blugold alum and New York Times bestselling author Michael Perry addressed UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff during the 2023 Blugold Breakfast.

Check out Mike hosting Tent Show Radio. This week’s episode features Lil Mike & FunnyBone

During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.

Oklahoma City brothers Lil’ Mike and Funny Bone, together known as Mike Bone, travel the world as motivational speakers, dancers, and rappers. Though both brothers stand a little over 4 feet tall, what they lack in height they more than make up for with their talent and determination. Through their powerful & inspiring music the Pawnee nation brothers strive to be positive influences for youth, promoting that a positive attitude and hard work can make dreams come true, but getting to that point hasn’t been easy. From homelessness to gang violence, to “size-ist” discrimination, the brothers have hustled and flowed their way from nothing to something.

The brothers spent years making the rounds at clubs, casino’s, arena’s, and private parties as they developed their skills not just as rappers but as performance artists & motivational speakers. Through their years of hustling, they’ve produced all their music independently, got their songs on radio stations around the world, opened for internationally renowned artists, and have left their mark on popular culture with their unforgettable television appearances on programs such as America’s Got Talent and their recurring roles on Hulu’s hit series Reservation Dogs.

You can watch, stream or listen on the radio. More details here:
https://sneezingcow.com/2023/11/25/this-weeks-tent-show-radio-lil-mike-funny-bone-2/

A while back, Michael returned to chat with Andy Moore on the “8 O’CLOCK BUZZ” radio program on WORT-FM in Madison, WI. They discussed Michael’s sleeper hit novella, Forty Acres Deep.

Forty Acres Deep tells the story of Harold, a Wisconsin farmer burdened with a recent devastating loss, and his attempt to save the remains of his farm after a record-breaking snowfall. Andy and Mike delved into Harold’s simultaneously heavy and uplifting story, Michael’s inspiration for the book, and how he managed to portray the plight of rural America, “in a timeless, yet time-running-out-way.”

You can stream the episode by clicking this link: https://www.wortfm.org/forty-acres-deep-and-the-plight-of-rural-america/

https://sneezingcow.com/2023/11/11/forty-acres-deep-on-the-8-oclock-buzz-radio-show/

“Forty Acres Deep” and the Plight of Rural America - WORT-FM 89.9 In his newest novella, “Forty Acres Deep,” author Michael Perry tells the story of Harold, a Wisconsin farmer burdened with a recent devastating loss, and his attempt to save the […]

Check out Mike hosting Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua's Tent Show Radio. This week’s episode features Warren Nelson & Friends.

During intermission Michael Perry shares a humorous or heartfelt (or both) story drawn from his beloved books and offbeat life experiences.

Warren Nelson began his entertainment career playing folk music with various groups he had formed in his hometown of Fairmont, MN in the early 1960’s. His first professional experience came when his my group Nellie’s Folk played a 10-week stand in the Burning Hills Amphitheater in Medora, ND. In 1968, as they became more and more successful the group’s name was changed to The 10th Story Window. The folk group performed pop tunes of the day as well as original songs written by Nelson, and for the next few years tour extensively across the nation which included opening for acts like the Ike and Tina Turner R***e and Wayne Cochran and the CC Riders. After moving to Bayfield County, WI in 1980, Nelson performed across the Northland as a member of the Lost Nation String Band. After founding Big Top Chautauqua in 1986, Warren performed as a founding member of the Blue Canvas Orchestra, and his original productions co-created with Betty Ferris were beloved by fans and are still performed at the tent every summer season.

Tune in as Warren Nelson and his musical friends, as they celebrate the release of his new book SHOWTIME! Autobiography of a Songster, with a concert of his songs from his 55 years as a professional entertainer/songwriter and creator of musicals. Warren Nelson is joined by Blue Canvas Orchestra musicians Ed Willet, Otis McLennon, Randy Sabien, Jack Gunderson, Severin Behnen with special guests Ron Lundquist, Rex Loker, Petra Marquart, and Dave Nordby, original members of his group The 10th Story Window.

You can watch, stream or listen on the radio. More details here:
https://sneezingcow.com/2023/11/17/this-weeks-tent-show-radio-warren-nelson-friends-3/

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Thanks to everyone who joined us in Minneapolis…we had a blast.

We do all originals…except this one: “Waymore’s Blues” by Waylon Jennings, because without him, who knows. Let’er rip!

P.S. to catch us next time, be sure you’re on the mailing list, located here: https://sneezingcow.com/mailinglist/

Thank you, Rick Fuller, for the footage.

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Michael Perry and the Long Beds – "Waymore's Blues Michael Perry and the Long Beds perform their only non-original Michael Perry tune, Waylon Jennings' "Waymore's Blues" live at ICEHOUSE MPLS on November 12, ...