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  • Billy Bragg Off the Record

    Billy Bragg Off the Record
    8 Jul 2026
    WXPR Music Host Susan Spangenberg speaks with singer and songwriter Billy Bragg about protest music in the U.S., the issues that continue to inspire his work, and his current North American tour.
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    20 min
  • Off the Record with Erik Koskinen

    Off the Record with Erik Koskinen
    20 Mar 2026
    Erik Koskinen is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own while heavily influenced by American roots music. The rhythmic integrity and musical tone is as important as the lyrical content and the artistic intent. Koskinen has reverently entered the anthology of uniquely crafted wry songs with the likes of Woody Guthrie and Ry Cooder while speaking as plainly as your neighbor.The Minneapolis Star Tribune calls Koskinen “the real deal” and “The best country songwriter in Minnesota”
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    36 min
  • Off the Record with Darren Thompson

    Off the Record with Darren Thompson
    3 Sep 2025
    Native American Flutist Darren Thompson grew up in Lac du Flambeau and now travels the country sharing his music.He’ll be performing in Minocqua this Friday at the Community Gym at the Minocqua Public Library.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen spoke with Thompson as he was in between shows at the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota.
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    11 min
  • Off the Record with Webb Wilder

    Off the Record with Webb Wilder
    15 Jul 2025
    Webb Wilder was blending roots rock, country, blues, and rockabilly before “Americana” had a name. A true original and a member of Roots Rock royalty, the Hattiesburg, Mississippi native has carved out a nearly 40-year career defined by high-energy performances, sharp songwriting, and a sound he proudly dubs “Uneasy Listening.”WXPR Volunteer Host Susan Spangenberg caught up with Webb to talk about his roots and his music.
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    39 min
  • Dessa talks music, poetry, and different outlets of expression ahead of Project North

    Dessa talks music, poetry, and different outlets of expression ahead of Project North
    17 Sep 2024
    Dessa is a rapper, singer, and writer that NPR World Café called “One of the most anomalous artists in music today.”She’s headlining Project North this Saturday, September 21st.
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    14 min
  • The Cactus Blossoms: Off the Record

    The Cactus Blossoms: Off the Record
    18 Jan 2024
    Brothers Page and Jack of The Cactus Blossoms talk about the band's origins from busking on the street and at farmers markets to going on national and international tours. They also discuss their latest projects and more.
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    11 min
  • New Salty Dog: Off the Record

    New Salty Dog: Off the Record
    12 Jun 2023
    Owen and Jacob Mahon of New Salty Dog talk about using poetry in collaborative songwriting, moving to Duluth in their youth, solidifying the band during the pandemic and more in this edition of Off The Record.
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    14 min
  • The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys: Off the Record

    The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys: Off the Record
    7 Feb 2023
    Bluegrass Saturday host, Randy Burl, had an opportunity to talk with Josh Rinkel, singer and guitarist of the award-winning and GRAMMY nominated band, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys.
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    10 min