Josie Sanken, Live at Library Square Park, Hutchinson, MN- 6/5/26

Josie Sanken
Library Square Park
Hutchinson, MN
June 5th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS543)

Lineage: SBD > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Zoom H4Essential Internals

-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 Josie for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.facebook.com/JSANKENMUSIC/

Set 1

1. I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons cover)
2. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (Whitney Houston cover)
3. Automatic (Miranda Lambert cover)
4. Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)
5. I'll Fly Away (Rev. J.M. Gates cover)
6. Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)
7. Rose Garden (Joe South cover)
8. Stand by Me (Ben E. King cover)
9. What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong cover)
10. Leaving on a Jet Plane (John Denver cover)
11. I'm Yours (Jason Mraz cover)
12. Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover)
13. Harper Valley P.T.A. (Tom T. Hall cover)
14. We Danced Anyway (Deana Carter cover)
15. Drift Away (Mentor Williams cover)

Set 2

1. No One Else on Earth (Wynonna Judd cover)
2. What I Like About You (The Romantics cover)
3. Heads Carolina, Tails California (Jo Dee Messina cover)
4. When the Stars Go Blue (Ryan Adams cover)
5. My Jesus (Anne Wilson cover)
6. Sweet Child o' Mine (Guns N’ Roses cover)
7. Stuck Like Glue (Sugarland cover)
8. Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days) (The Judds cover)
9. Radioactive (Imagine Dragons cover)
10. Wagon Wheel (Bob Dylan cover)

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: Part of Hutchinson Dairy Days. This was Josie's first show back after having a baby in February, and the first time I had seen her since December, so I was looking forward to this one for sure. Josie plays here every year, and it's kind of been the kickoff to summer for me the last few years. In fact, the day after this show I left for Oregon for two weeks, so it was good to get some good music in before the journey. Sound here is good, Josie's guitar gets a little distorted as the show goes on, I'm guessing her battery was dying, so the last few songs are marred by that unfortunately. But, it was a fun show, Josie's voice sounded great as always, and it was like she never missed a beat even though she hadn't played in about 6 months.

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

Erik Koskinen, Live at Guy Waymore's Music Emporium, Grey Eagle, MN- 5/30/26

Erik Koskinen
Guy Waymore's Music Emporium
Grey Eagle, MN
May 30th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS542)

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 Erik for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.erikkoskinen.com

Set 1

1. Intro
2. Devil's Blues
3. Long Drive
4. Red Dress Girl
5. Treat Me So Bad
6. Pocket Full of Money
7. Both of Me
8. Pony to Ride
9. It Won’t Be Long
10. Blood and Money

Set 2

1. The Unemployment Line
2. Big Plane
3. Free Money
4. Will You Feel My Love
5. Hello From the Family
6. First Time in Years
7. Six Pack of Beer and a Pack of Cigarettes
8. Gun
9. Cruising Paradise the Long Way Around
10. 4th of July

Erik Koskinen- Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Josh Gravelin- Bass Guitar
Richard Medek- Drums

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: I've only seen Erik as a 3 piece band once before, and it definitely has a different sound. Not bad, not better, just different. It seems like it allows the band to play some songs they don't usually play, as we were treated to a few rarities, and a couple new songs (to me at leaast), "It Won't Be Long" and "Hello From the Family". I would assume there is a new album in the works and these will be on it, they sounded great. Sound quality is excellent, it's always easy to get great sound at this venue.

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

Becky Schlegel, Live at Douglas Saloon & Social Club, Oronoco, MN- 5/28/26

Becky Schlegel
Douglas Saloon & Social Club
Oronoco, MN
May 28th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS541)

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/

1. Intro
2. Back Porch Swing (I Found You)
3. Climb That Mountain (Brandon Sampson song)
4. Laramie
5. Hollywood (Brandon Sampson song)
6. Never Did Fit In
7. Next Time Around (Six Mile Grove cover)
8. Cheyenne
9. Century Farm (Six Mile Grove cover)
10. Going Down the Road Feeling Bad (Trad.)
11. Out of the Woods (Brandon Sampson song)
12. Gone Like the Wind
13. Oh My Sweet Carolina (Ryan Adams cover)
14. This Morning (Brandon Sampson song)
15. Give Me One More Song
16. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (Elton Britt and The Skytoppers cover)
17. Jackson (Billy Edd Wheeler cover)
18. Back Porch Swing (I Found You)

Becky Schlegel- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Brandon Sampson- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica
Heath Loy- Banjo
Todd Owen- Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar
Eric Amundrud- Cajón
Kenny Wilson- Pedal Steel

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: This was the last show of a month long weekly residency. Becky was joined by Brandon Sampson of local band Six Mile Grove, and they complimented each other perfectly. The setlist is full of great songs, including a cover of one of my favorite songwriters, Ryan Adams. While Ryan and Emmylou's version of Sweet Carolina is impossible to top, the band did it justice here. Becky also sang an original of her's that I requested, Cheyenne, and it sounded beautiful, so thanks to Becky for that. I have another show of Becky's in the queue that I'll be working on, plus another festival she'll be appearing at in a couple weeks, so plenty of Becky to come for fans of her.

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

Andrea Lyn, Live at Jomas Hill Vineyard, Darwin, MN- 5/24/26

Andrea Lyn
Jomas Hill Vineyard
Darwin, MN
May 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS540)

Lineage: SBD > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Zoom H4Essential Internals

-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 Andrea Lyn for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.andrealyn.com

Set 1

1. Intro
2. Lodi (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)
3. Tennessee Whiskey (David Allan Coe cover)
4. Have You Ever Seen the Rain? (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)
5. Simpler Days
6. The World I Know (Collective Soul cover)
7. ?
8. Travelin' Soldier (Bruce Robison cover)
9. Hands on the Wheel (Will Callery cover)
10. Heaven (Bryan Adams cover)
11. The Story (Brandi Carlile cover)
12. Angel From Montgomery (John Prine cover)
13. Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen cover)

Set 2

1. Intro
2. Free (Train cover)
3. Homegrown
4. Drivin'
5. You and Tequila (Deana Carter cover)
6. The House That Built Me (Miranda Lambert cover)
7. Better Part of Me
8. Name (Goo Goo Dolls cover)
9. Cover Me Up (Jason Isbell cover)
10. I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton cover)

Set 3

1. Intro
2. Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover)
3. Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)
4. Suds in the Bucket (Sara Evans cover)
5. Jolene (Dolly Parton cover)
6. The Weight (The Band cover)
7. The Joker (Steve Miller Band cover)
8. Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett cover)
9. Wagon Wheel (Bob Dylan cover)
10. Oh! Darling (The Beatles cover)
11. Zombie (The Cranberries cover)
12. Breakfast at Tiffany's (Deep Blue Something cover)

Andrea Lyn- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Mik Thomas- Bass, Vocals

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Andrea Lyn and Mik Thomas are a dynamic acoustic duo, featuring music spanning generations. From classic rock anthems to the nostalgic 90s, they are classic, country, rock and more. Their original album, “The Wolves” has been featured on Bob FM, The Current, MPR and other stations, and performances range venues from intimate listening rooms to sprawling amphitheaters. Expect to hear covers from artists like Chris Stapleton, Train, GNR, Willie Nelson, Adele, CCR, and Dolly Parton, alongside their originals.

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Tapers notes: This was my first time seeing Andrea on her own, the previous time was part of a multi artist show. I really enjoy her sound, she sang mostly covers with a few originals sprinkled in, and her originals are really good in my opinion. She was super accomodating to me in terms of recording, and kind in general to me and my roommate who was at the show as well. I'll definitely be seeing her again, and I would recommend her to anyone in Minnesota looking for some great live music.

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

Greg Tiburzi & Friends, Live at Sir Benedicts Tavern, Duluth, MN- 5/20/26

Greg Tiburzi & Friends
Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake
Duluth, MN
May 20th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS539)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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 Greg Tiburzi for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://gregtiburzi.bandcamp.com

-All songs are Bob Dylan covers

Set 1 - Entire "Desire" album

1. Intro
2. Hurricane
3. Isis
4. Mozambique
5. One More Cup of Coffee (Valley Below)
6. Oh, Sister
7. Joey
8. Romance in Durango
9. Black Diamond Bay
10. Sara
11. Outro

Set 2

1. Abandoned Love
2. Golden Loom
3. Rita May
4. I Shall Be Released
5. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
6. Tombstone Blues
7. Things Have Changed
8. It Ain't Me, Babe
9. You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
10. She Belongs to Me
11. Masters of War
12. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
13. On a Night Like This

Greg Tiburzi- Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Sonja Martin- Harmony Vocals
Erin Aldridge- Violin

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: Part of Duluth Dylan Fest 2026. I always try to get up to Duluth for at least 1 day during Dylan Fest, and this show worked with my schedule. The band played the entire Desire album for the first set, and some outtakes + random tracks in the second set. Sound here is fantastic, no real flaws to speak of. Erin Aldridge is always a treat, and she plays the Scarlet Rivera parts beautifully.

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

Saltydog, Live at Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth, MN- 5/15/26

Saltydog
Sacred Heart Music Center
Duluth, MN
May 15th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS537/538)

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 Saltydog for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

Lanue

https://www.lanuemusic.com

1. Intro
2. Pull Through
3. ?
4. Song for Luella
5. What I Love the Most
6. ?
7. Fire In My Mind
8. Oil Fields
9. July
10. Sweet Multitudes
11. ?
12. Days in the Sun

Sarah Krueger (Lanue)- Vocals, Guitar
Steve Garrington- Bass
Ben Lester- Pedal Steel Guitar
Sean Carey- Drums
Paul Brandt- Piano

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Singer-songwriter Sarah Krueger founded Lanue in Duluth and released a self-titled debut album in 2021. Krueger has a knack for straightforward and earnest songwriting while maintaining a vocal delivery that sits like honey over layers of warm synths, guitars, and percussion. Ranging from confessional to nostalgic, each track is brightened by a lush lift while continuing to rest inside the framework of the folk tradition.

Krueger relocated to her hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and continues to push the Lanue sound forward.

Saltydog

https://saltydogband.com

1. Intro
2. Amazing Grace (John Newton cover) > I Saw the Light (Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys cover)
3. ?
4. Come Home Soon > You on Me
5. The Jambalamba
6. Yeehaw
7. Rodeo
8. This Land Is Your Land (Woody Guthrie cover)
9. The Cleaning
10. Then It Do
11. Throw Me in the River
12. ?
13. My Sisters and Brothers (In Christ) (The Sensational Nightingales cover)
14. ?

Jacob Mahon - Vocals, Guitar
Owen Mahon - Drums, Vocals
Sam Deters - Guitar
Calvin Lund - Bass
Bryan Johnson - Conga/Vocals
Gavin St. Clair- Keyboard

Archive.org / Google Drive

Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.

The band spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy review features Calvin (Calzone) Lund, Lefty Johnson, Gavin St. Clair, and Sam Deters.

The group released its third album “Runnin’ Again” earlier this year.

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Tapers notes: The last time I saw Lanue was 4 years ago, so I was looking forward to this show quite a bit. She sang a few new songs, which were about or for her husband who had passed away suddenly a little over 2 years ago. You could hear a pin drop during those songs, and she received a standing ovation at the end of the show. It almost felt as though the crowd was saying "we're with you", you could really see the impact it had on Sarah. The Saltydog set was definitely one of the more unique ones I've seen them play, some new songs, some songs I've never heard them play before, and a conga line led by Jacob at the end that went out the front of the building and came back in on the other side. Overall, it was a really great night, and one that reminds you why live music is so important.

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

Becky Schlegel, Live at Douglas Saloon & Social Club, Oronoco, MN- 5/7/26

Becky Schlegel
Douglas Saloon & Social Club
Oronoco, MN
May 7th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS536)

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. Hey, Good Lookin' (Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys cover)
2. Tennessee Sunrise
3. Trempealeau Lock and Dam (Taylor James Donskey song)
4. Gone Like the Wind
5. Don't Wanna Lose (Taylor James Donskey song)
6. Quincy
7. Narrow Street (Taylor James Donskey song)
8. Laramie

Becky Schlegel- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Taylor James Donskey- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Set 2

1. Today (Taylor James Donskey song) (w/ Taylor James Donskey)
2. Colorado Line
3. Happy Birthday to You (Mildred J. Hill & Patty Hill cover)
4. It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels (Kitty Wells cover)
5. Texas (When I Die) (Tanya Tucker cover) (w/ Edie Loy on vocals)
6. Wide Open Spaces (Susan Gibson cover)
7. Travelin' Soldier (Bruce Robison cover)
8. Going Down the Road Feeling Bad (Trad.)

Set 3

1. Me and Bobby McGee (Kris Kristofferson cover)
2. You Never Can Tell (Chuck Berry cover)
3. Looking at the World Through a Windshield (Del Reeves cover)
4. Rocky Top (Felice & Boudleaux Bryant cover)
5. Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)
6. Make-Up and Faded Blue Jeans (Merle Haggard cover)
7. Tulsa Time (Danny Flowers cover)
8. Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash cover)

Becky Schlegel- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Heath Loy- Banjo
Todd Owen- Guitar, Vocals
Eric Amundrud- Drums
Rich Casey- Bass

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: This was the first show of an "every Thursday in May" residency, I was able to record this one and the last one of the month. The first set is just Becky and Taylor James Donskey, the second and third are with the full band. Sound quality here is pretty good, during the first acoustic set background noise is more noticeable, but during the full band sets it's better. Becky is fast becoming one of my favorite musicians to record, she plays multiple genres with different bands, and they are all full of top notch musicians. Couple that with Becky's beautiful voice it makes for a real treat, and I'm glad to be able to capture some of her live shows.

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