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Sounds Explores First Avenue in Minneapolis

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

First Avenue in Minneapolis

First Avenue is an iconic live music venue that has served Minneapolis and St. Paul for nearly 40 years. The biggest names in music have graced the stage and the surrounding community embrace this club as a landmark. From the storied history that includes playing Prince’s backdrop in Purple Rain to those recognizable stars on the exterior of the building, Sounds explores one of the most renowned music venues in the country.

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Tags: first ave, first avenue, first avenue minneapolis, prince, purple rain, sounds of the re:union, Twin Cities
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Sounds of the Re:Union – For the Record: The Louisiana Music Factory

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Going Above and Beyond for the Local Music Community

For the Record: The Louisiana Music Factory

Sounds of the Re:Union visits the Louisiana Music Factory, a New Orleans record store that goes above and beyond to serve their local music community. From in-store performances to an extensive selection of local artists CDs, no one nurtures NOLA musicians like LMF. Host Brenton Crozier speaks with owner Barry Smith, as well as musicians Cyril Neville and Kermit Ruffins about the impact LMF has on the community.

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Tags: barry smith, brenton crozier, cyril neville, for the record, kermit ruffins, lmf, louisiana music factory, sotru, sounds of the re:union, State of the Re:Union
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Sounds of the Re:Union – The Milwaukee Ukulele Club

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Hear How This Little Instrument Is Changing Lives

Sounds of the Re:Union - The Milwaukee Ukulele Club

The ukulele typically evokes thoughts of a Pacific island paradise, but as we found out, it’s all the rage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Ukulele Club consists of a group of people who come together to play the small instrument and find a meaningful, positive social outlet that creates a unique sense of community in their lives.  We spoke with the club’s founder and leader Lil Rev, as well as members Nina and Cheryl Ann. (more…)

Tags: Al Letson, brenton crozier, lil rev, milwaukee ukulele club, sotru, sounds of the re:union, State of the Re:Union
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Crabtree Farms in Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, Tennessee, is nicknamed the Scenic City for a good reason. With breathtaking vistas of the Appalachian mountains and the Tennessee River flowing through it, the city is rich with outdoor beauty. To add to its resume, Forbes ranked Chattanooga as the eighth most affordable city in America in 2009. But Chattanooga hasn’t always had [...]

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