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Rollie D Interviews Matt Niskanen on the WEVE Morning Show
Matt Niskanen was recently announced as the new head coach for the Rock Ridge Wolverines Boys Hockey team, and will be coaching the team this upcoming season. If you didn't know, Niskanen grew up here on the Iron Range, playing for the Virginia Blue Devils. He would then go on to play hockey at the college level, and...
Aug 16, 2024
Interview with Phillip Phillips
This morning on WEVE, I had the pleasure of chatting with Phillip Phillips. He'll be taking the stage at Fortune Bay Resort & Casino in Tower on Friday, August 16th. We chat more about the upcoming show, and about his music and songwriting adventures!
Jul 26, 2024
Laura Dowling Interview: Extended Edition
This week I had the honor of talking to Laura Dowling, who will be making an appearance as one of the featured guests at the upcoming Arrowhead Home & Builders' Show from April 4th-7th at the DECC in Duluth. Laura was the Chief Floral Designer for the White House from 2009-15, has published several books, and seek...
Mar 29, 2024
WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: Huey Lewis & The News
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was Huey Lewis & The News ! Hitting the airwaves around the same time as 80's mainstays Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, and others, Huey Lewis and his band were one of many great musical acts around in the 80's, and beyond. The band has released ten al...
Jun 10, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: KC & The Sunshine Band
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was KC & The Sunshine Band! This blast from the past disco, funk, and rhythm and blues band is sure to get anyone dancing at any given time! The band has released 15 albums, the most recent one releasing in 2015. Some of the hits you've heard on WEVE inclu...
Jun 03, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist Of the Week: Pat Benatar
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was Pat Benatar! I was first introduced to her music as a young child, with "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" being one of many classic rock songs I heard. Other hits such as "We Belong", "Love Is A Battlefield" and "Invincible&q...
May 27, 2022
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Extended Interview with Paul Lemanger From The Duluth Transit Authority
I had an absolute blast chatting with Paul Lemanager, one of the lead singers from Duluth-based Chicago tribute band The Duluth Transit Authority. They will be preforming at Mike's Pub off Howard Street in Hibbing tomorrow evening at 7:30pm. It's an outdoor concert on their patio, but come rain or shine! We talked ab...
May 27, 2022
WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: AJR
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was AJR! The band is comprised of Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met, who are all brothers and love making music! They started when very young, covering songs on YouTube, eventually getting into releasing their own content, which led to the release of their first offic...
May 20, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: The Verve Pipe
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was The Verve Pipe! This band was formed in the 1990's in Michigan, and they've been rocking ever since, with album releases as recent as last year and several very popular songs on Spotify! The Verve Pipe have released seven albums, two EPs, and two "fam...
May 13, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: P!nk
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was P!nk! Getting her start in the early 2000's and continuing through to today despite several hardships, P!nk combines beautiful melodies with events that may sometimes be hard for others to encounter. P!nk has released eight albums, and spawned multiple hit...
May 06, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: Men At Work
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was Men At Work! Coming out of Australia in the late 70's and early 80's, the band spawned many hits that still see success today! Men At Work have released three albums, and spawned many hits. Some of those hits include songs you frequently hear on WEVE, inc...
Apr 29, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: The Police
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was The Police! Forming in England in 1977 and emerging as part of the British New Wave Era of music, this rock band from across the pond has delighted fans for over 40 years, including us here at WEVE! The Police have released five albums, and spawned many hi...
Apr 22, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: Florence & The Machine
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was Florence & The Machine. Forming in London in 2007 and centered around frontwoman Florence Welch and her powerful vocals, this rock band from across the pond has delighted fans for 15 years, including us here at WEVE! Albums released by Florence & T...
Apr 15, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: Lola Marsh
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was Lola Marsh. Hailing from Tel Aviv, Israel and getting their start in 2013 as two friends just looking to make music, Lola Marsh have done just that, with their work appearing on the popular AMC series "Better Call Saul" Albums released by Lola Ma...
Apr 08, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: Lita Ford
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was Lita Ford. Born to English and Italian parents across the pond in the UK before moving over to the US at age 4 and picking up the guitar at a very young age, Lita Ford is well known and loved by many! Lita Ford has released many albums, but her most popula...
Apr 01, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: Maggie Rogers
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was Maggie Rogers. Originally from Maryland, she got her big break when Pharrell Williams heard her song "Alaska" during a Masterclass presentation in 2016. She's been nominated for a Grammy and is currently in school for her master's degree, which ...
Mar 18, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: Lord Huron
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, our Artist of the Week was Lord Huron. Getting their start in Michigan before becoming a well known band around the globe, this band is a a folk/pop band that have released four studio albums and several EPs and singles in addition. Their music sounds similar to artists such as Van...
Mar 11, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: The National Parks
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, The National Parks were our Artist of the Week. Hailing from Utah, The National Parks are a folk/pop band that have released four studio albums and several EPs and singles in addition. Their music sounds similar to artists such as Vance Joy, more recent Taylor Swift work, and Echos...
Mar 04, 2022
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WEVE Morning Show Artist of the Week: Anderson East
This week on The WEVE Morning Show, we debuted a new segment titled "Artist of the Week". This segment is going to spotlight music discovery. Songs from artists you've never heard before, deeper cuts from the artists we all know and love, and some treasures from the back catalogue of the one hit wonders of ...
Feb 25, 2022
Full Interview With Freedom In A Can
I recently interviewed David Hutchinson and Shari Galiardi from Freedom In A Can. They have been traveling around the US in a solar powered travel trailer since Fall 2012, and are scheduled to present at the Duluth Sport Show, happening today through Sunday at the DECC in Duluth, MN. I was delighted to be able to cha...
Feb 17, 2022