Becky Schlegel, VFW Post 1215, Rochester, MN- 4/17/26

Becky Schlegel
VFW Post 1215
Rochester, MN
Apr. 17th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS413)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks as always to Becky for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.beckyschlegel.com/

Set 1

1. Gone Like the Wind
2. So Embarrassing
3. Travelin' Soldier (Bruce Robison cover)
4. Sad Songs on the Radio
5. Christmas in Prison (John Prine cover)
6. Spanish Pipedream (John Prine cover)
7. Me and Bobby McGee (Kris Kristofferson cover)
8. Laramie
9. Lifeboat

Set 2

1. ?
2. ?
3. Climbing High
4. ?
5. Come on Over to Saint Paul (The Buck-Fifty Boys cover)
6. Never Mention Your Name
7. Lonesome
8. If We Make It Through December (Merle Haggard cover)
9. Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash cover)

Becky Schlegel- Vocals, Guitar
Anthony Ihrig- Banjo, Vocals
Eric Christopher- Violin, Mandolin, Vocals
Kevin Rowe- Bass, Vocals

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Songstress Becky Schlegel's music is original, drawing on the influence of classic country, bluegrass, folk, and her own thoughtful spirit. Becky's incredible voice floats, whispers then soars above music of the highest quality. She takes her listeners on a musical journey, exploring new places and meeting new people in every song.

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Tapers notes: This was originally supposed to be a SBD/AUD mix, but before the show Becky let me know she wasn't certain about having me plug in as she's had recordings like that not turn out all that great. So, I had to improvise and set up right in front of the speaker and hope for the best. Unfortunately it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped, and that was my fear with a last second adjustment. But when an artist is so open to me taping them, I will always adibe by what makes them feel comfortable, and I'm grateful to Becky for being so open to it in the first place. That being said, I pulled out every mastering technique I could think of and I think it's actually a pretty listenable recording with some flaws here and there. Musically the band and Becky were top notch as always, this is easily one of the best musical acts going right now in the state, so I felt lucky to be in attendance and capture the music. I've got 3 more dates on the schedule for Becky, so I'm hopeful to get a better quality recording at those shows.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Pieta Brown, Oak Center General Store, Lake City, MN- 4/11/26

Pieta Brown
Oak Center General Store
Lake City, MN
Apr. 11th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS412)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks to Pieta for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

Liz Draper

https://lizdraper.bandcamp.com/

1. Intro
2. ?
3. ?
4. Groningen Nevel

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Liz Draper: classically and jazz-trained versatile bassist, has performed, recorded and/or toured internationally with such groups as the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, Soul Asylum, Charlie Parr, The Rose Ensemble, Ben Weaver, Orkestar Bez Ime, and Davina and the Vagabonds. A professional musician since age 16, Liz has performed in an astonishing array of musical genres and ensembles, from jazz and classical to folk, metal, improvisational, experimental, Balkan, and chamber strings.

Pieta Brown

https://www.pietabrown.com/

1. Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies (Trad.)
2. Wishes Falling Through the Rain
3. Calling All Angels
4. Roll and Tumble Blues (Hambone Willie Newbern cover)
5. Ask for More
6. In My Mind I Was Talking to Loretta
7. No Not Me
8. I'm Gone
9. Rosine
10. Painter’s Hands
11. Other Way Around

Pieta Brown- Vocals, Guitar
Liz Draper- Bass, Harmony Vocals
Jeremy Ylvisaker- Guitar, Harmony Vocals

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Pieta Brown: Hailed as a “self-styled poetess, folk goddess, and country waif” by the BBC, Pieta Brown first came to international prominence with the release of her self-titled debut in 2002. Since then she has released multiple highly critically acclaimed albums, EPs and singles, with much attention being paid not only to her distinct sound and style, but also the power of her singing and songwriting, including fan favorite, Paradise Outlaw, which Bon Iver mastermind Justin Vernon has called his “favorite recording made at our studio.” Brown has toured worldwide with artists such as John Prine, Amos Lee, Brandi Carlisle, JJ Cale, Ani DiFranco, Mavis Staples, and Calexico among others.

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Tapers notes: After catching the Cat Clyde show in Davenport, IA on Friday night, I stopped at "The World's Largest Rest Stop" in Walcott, IA for the night, and headed out in the morning for Lake City for this show. I was definitely feeling the effects of being in the car for 24 of the last 30 hours, but once the show started it was all worth it. Liz Draper opened the night with a stand-up bass set, which was really beautiful, and Pieta closed out the night with a sublime set of her own. I tried a different spot for recording than I have in the past, and I was thrilled with the results.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home

Cat Clyde, Raccoon Motel, Davenport, IA- 4/10/26

Cat Clyde
Raccoon Motel
Davenport, IA
Apr. 10th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS411)

Lineage: Zoom H2 internal mics

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

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Boy Golden

https://www.boygolden.ca/

1. New Orleans
2. Mountain Road
3. Those Memories of You (Alan O’Bryant cover)
4. Smoke on the Breeze
5. Suffer
6. Like a Child
7. Eyes
8. Bad Habits

Liam Duncan- Vocals, Guitar
Austin Parachoniak- Guitar
Fontine- Hamrony Vocals, Tambourine

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From stoner-boy to country-boy, blue-boy to a golden-voiced-man, Boy Golden has embodied them all. Now, as our guide, Boy Golden leads us through this next experience with kindness and humour, straight down Highway 5 and headlong into For Eden. Ten stories told from his heart, his dreams and his real life, For Eden is about searching for things - like dreams, love and better versions of himself, all wrapped up in some idea of a perfect place, be it real or imagined. But Paradise isn’t an outer realm; it’s the peace Boy Golden’s found within.

From the lyrics, to the music, to the accompanying behind the scenes stories and newsletters, Boy Golden’s honesty and clarity are magnificent. At times they magnify small wells of sadness, bringing forth the tears; other times they widen smiles, decimate guilt and fear, and others still, his songwriting eases the boundaries between folk, bluegrass, Americana and pop music.

Cat Clyde

https://catclydemusic.com/

1. Where Is My Love
2. My Love
3. Everywhere I Go
4. Real Love
5. The Gloom
6. Wild One
7. Hold My Hand
8. Mystic Light
9. Wanna Ride
10. The Man I Loved Blues
11. Man’s World
12. Papa Took My Totems
13. Cowboy Dreams (Boy Golden cover) (with Boy Golden)
14. Press Down (with Boy Golden)
15. All the Black
16. Dark Back
17. So Cold
18. Night Eyes
19. Another Time
20. Yer Blues (The Beatles cover)
21. The River (Cat Clyde solo)

Cat Clyde- Vocals, Guitar
Michael Bayer- Drums
Aaron Khawaja- Bass
Sam Peterson- Guitar

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Cat Clyde is a singer/songwriter based out of rural Ontario, Canada. A combination of driven, soulful blues and sweet, folk-tinged, dulcet tones that carry a particular sense of familiarity provide the structure on which she creates her unique sound. With influences ranging from Patsy Cline and Lead Belly to Karen Dalton and Bobbie Gentry, this patchwork of musical significance, when stitched to her modern approach, fits like a well-tailored, corduroy-road cloth. Cat is currently finishing up her next album to be released in 2026 on Concord Records, with one song being released so far,“Wild One”.

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Tapers notes: I had seen Cat Clyde before I had ever heard her, back in 2019 when she opened for J.S. Ondara at the same venue (different building at the time though), and have ultimately become a bigger fan of Cat over the years. She has a new album out that is fantastic, so I was thrilled to see she was coming to the midwest. She played a show the night after this in Minneapolis, but since I already had tickets to another show that night, I made the decision to take the trek to Davenport. It was worth every minute, this was a fantastic show, and I was riding high the whole next day while driving to the next concert. Audio is pretty good here, I had tested some external mics with another recorder, but it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped, thankfully I brought the old reliable H2 just in case. The setlist here is great, I think she hit just about every song I was hoping to hear. During "Real Love" there was a marriage proposal on stage by someone from the crowd, so it was cool to be able to document that.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Bob Dylan, La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI- 3/27/26

Bob Dylan
La Crosse Center
La Crosse, WI
Mar. 27th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS410)

Lineage: Zoom H1Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

https://www.bobdylan.com/

1. To Be Alone With You
2. Man in the Long Black Coat
3. All Along the Watchtower
4. I Contain Multitudes
5. False Prophet
6. Black Rider
7. Love Sick
8. Goodbye Jimmy Reed
9. I Can Tell (Bo Diddley cover) (followed by band introductions)
10. I've Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You
11. Crossing the Rubicon
12. When I Paint My Masterpiece
13. Forgetful Heart
14. Soon After Midnight
15. Nervous Breakdown (Eddie Cochran cover)
16. Every Grain of Sand

Bob Dylan - Vocals, Electric Keyboard, Harp
Tony Garnier - Electric and Standup Bass
Anton Fig - Drums
Bob Britt - Acoustic Guitar
Doug Lancio - Acoustic Guitar

Google Drive

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Tapers notes: Another great Bob Dylan show, at least in my opinion. I hear and read a lot about how dissatisfied people are that Dylan doesn't "play the hits", and he doesn't talk to the audience, and while I can understand that point of view, I don't agree with it. I go to see him play what he wants to play, he's not a human jukebox or a nostalgia act. He's also not a speaker or hosting a Q & A, here's there to play music, and that's what I'm there to see him do. I've always said I would take Dylan's style, where he doesn't talk to the audience, over a musician who banters too much, then you lose out on potential songs because they are talking too much. Bob is not for everyone, but for those who go in with an open mind, there aren't many better experiences.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Bob Dylan, Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN- 3/24/26

Bob Dylan
Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN
Mar. 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS409)

Lineage: Zoom H1Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

https://www.bobdylan.com/

1. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
2. Man in the Long Black Coat
3. All Along the Watchtower
4. I Contain Multitudes
5. False Prophet
6. Black Rider
7. Love Sick
8. Key West (Philosopher Pirate)
9. I Can Tell (Bo Diddley cover)
10. I've Made Up My Mind to Give Myself To You
11. Crossing the Rubicon
12. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
13. When I Paint My Masterpiece
14. Soon After Midnight
15. Nervous Breakdown (Eddie Cochran cover)
16. Every Grain of Sand

Bob Dylan - Vocals, Electric Keyboard, Harp
Tony Garnier - Electric and Standup Bass
Anton Fig - Drums
Bob Britt - Acoustic Guitar
Doug Lancio - Acoustic Guitar

Google Drive

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Tapers notes: After missing out on seeing Bob last year in Mankato, I was pleasantly surprised to see Minnesota pop up again on his itinerary, and thankfully tickets were within my budget this time. Sound here is good, I'm sure better recordings will pop up, but I always enjoy sharing my recordings regardless. The first track has a couple interruptions as people were still trying to get to their seats, but after that there is negligible crowd noise. Highlights for me were Key West, it's one of my favorite late era Dylan songs, and Nervous Breakdown, it's probably one of my favorite Eddie Cochran songs, so it was cool seeing Bob pay tribute to a fellow Minnesotan. Looking forward to seeing Bob again Friday, so look forward to that recording at some point as well.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Cornbread Harris, Oak Center General Store, Lake City, MN- 3/21/26

Cornbread Harris
Oak Center General Store
Lake City, MN
Mar. 21st, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS408)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks as always to Cornbread Harris for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://cornbreadharris.bandcamp.com/

Set 1

1. Intro
2. ?
3. Deeper Blues
4. Candy Man
5. Take the "A" Train (Duke Ellington and His Orchestra cover)
6. Organ Grinder Blues (Clarence Williams cover)
7. Intermission Riff

Set 2

1. Country Boy Blues (Lil Green cover)
2. Pennies From Heaven (Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra cover)
3. Red Top
4. When I Been Drinking (Big Bill Broonzy cover)
5. Early in the Mornin' (Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five cover)
6. Put the World (Back Together)
7. Night Train (Jimmy Forrest cover)

Cornbread Harris- Vocals, Piano
Steve Clark- Saxophone, Flute
Maurice Jacox- Saxophone, Vocals
Doug Hill- Drums
Scott Soule- Bass, Vocals
Jon Pederson- Guitar
Nathan Berry- Trombone
Jason Marks- Trumpet

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: Seeing Cornbread's name pop up on the Oak Center General Store schedule was a pleasant surprise, and the show didn't disappoint. Even at 98 years old, he puts on quite a show, and his band is superb. Audio quality here is good, some noise from the resident dogs barking, but other than that, no real flaws.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Damien Jurado, Turf Club, St. Paul, MN- 2/25/26

Damien Jurado
Turf Club
St. Paul, MN
Feb. 25th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS407)

Lineage: Zoom H2 internal mics

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

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St. Yuma

https://styuma.bandcamp.com/

1. Intro
2. Drives
3. Alone the Walrus
4. Henry
5. After Hours Mr. Rogers
6. Mr. Buchanan
7. Trout Man
8. Early Morning Riser
9. Blues Mermaid
10. Revenge of the Clock
11. Sign of the Whale

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Established in 2015, St. Yuma is the musical outlet for Seattle-based singer-songwriter Stevan Alva. Known for crafting emotionally deep music, Alva draws inspiration from indie-folk and rock artists such as Wilco, Damien Jurado, and Silver Jews.

Damien Jurado

https://damienjuradomusic.com/

1. Intro
2. Silver Joy
3. Beacon Hill
4. Over Rainbows and Rainier
5. Cloudy Shoes
6. Rachel & Cali
7. Abilene
8. Lottery
9. Hello, I’m Leaving
10. What Happened to the Class of '65?
11. Passing the Giraffes
12. Passing the Elephants
13. The Last Great Washington State
14. A.M. AM
15. Kola

Damien Jurado- Vocals, Guitar
Lacey Brown- Drums, Vocals, Guitar, Xylophone

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Damien Jurado is a Seattle-based singer-songwriter known for intimate, character-driven indie-folk and rock with a melancholic tone. Emerging in the mid-90s, he signed to Sub Pop Records before finding acclaim on Secretly Canadian, and is currently on his own label, Maraqopa Records. Often compared to a musical Raymond Carver, his prolific career spans over 20 albums, exploring themes of quiet desperation and storytelling.

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Tapers notes: To say I was looking forward to this show would be an understatement. Damien Jurado has become one of my favorite songwriters over the last 10 years or so, and I had yet to see him before this show. Late last year he said he was no longer touring the coutry, and would only be playing shows in the PNW. Although I was bummed, I am out in Oregon with some regularity, so I figured I'd just plan a trip based around a show. To my surprise he announced dates in the midwest not long after that, so I jumped on a ticket to this show immediately. As with any favorite artist, there are always songs you wish they would play, but I was completely thrilled with this setlist regardless, more than half of them I knew by heart and would put on my fantasy setlist, so the drive home I was on cloud nine! I will still make a trip to see him out in the Oregon area at some point, but I was glad to check this off my bucket list in the meantime. Sound wise I was pleased with how it came out, there is virtually no crowd noise other than applause, there was a real respect for both Damien and the opener St. Yuma, so that always makes it easier to get a good recording.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"