Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers, Live at Earth Rider Fest, Superior, WI- 8/16/25

Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers
Earth Rider Fest Grounds
Superior, WI
Aug. 16th, 2025

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS493)

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 Molly for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://mollymaher.com/

1. Reconsider Me (Margaret Lewis cover)
2. Shook Down
3. Cry Baby
4. Somewhere Down the Road
5. Merry Come Up
6. Bird Song (I'll Follow You)
7. Run Run Run
8. Chicken/No Bone
9. Find the Shepard
10. Blinded By Love
11. Monkey With a Tambourine

Molly Maher- Vocals, Guitar
Erik Koskinen- Guitar
Richard Medek- Drums
Stephen Murray- Bass
Paul Bergen- Guitar

Archive.org / Google Drive

Molly Maher is a captivating force in the realm of Americana, seamlessly traversing the rich landscapes of these genres with her unique voice and formidable guitar skills. Influenced by the evocative storytelling of Lucinda Williams, the soulful depth of Bonnie Raitt, and the gritty flair of Tony Joe White, Molly crafts music that resonates with authenticity and emotional weight.

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Tapers notes: Part of Earth Rider Fest. Recording is a bit hissy, not sure why. It was a windy night, so that might have something to do with it.

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

Molly Maher & Erik Koskinen- Live at Isanti Spirits Distillery, Isanti, MN- 8/18/22

Molly Maher & Erik Koskinen
Isanti Spirits Distillery
Isanti, MN
Aug. 18th, 2022

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS246/247)

Lineage: Audience Recording using Zoom H2 internal mics > SD Card > PC > Mastered in Adobe Audition > Track splitting using CD Wave Editor > Compressed to FLAC Level 8 using dBpoweramp > Tagged with MP3 Tag

-Feel free to re-master, share freely anywhere else, convert to MP3, just never ever sell it. Also, if you like this show, please support the artist by buying/streaming their music, buying a ticket to a show or buying merch.

More pictures here: Link

Molly Maher & Erik Koskinen

https://mollymaher.com/

https://erikkoskinen.com/

1. Intro
2. Rick Schneider - Long Black Veil (Lefty Frizzell cover)
3. Rick Schneider - Laughing River (Greg Brown cover)
4. Soul of a Man
5. Reconsider Me (Margaret Lewis cover)
6. Shook Down
7. 3200 Mile
8. Run Run Run
9. Chicken/No Bone
10. Find the Shepard
11. Bird Song (I'll Follow You)
12. StormCloud

Molly Maher- Vocals, Guitar
Erik Koskinen- Harmony Vocals, Guitar

Archive.org / Google Drive

Erik Koskinen

1. Intro
2. Devil's Blues
3. Will You Feel My Love
4. First Time in Years
5. Broke Down
6. Losers Like Me and You
7. This Is Hip (John Lee Hooker cover)
8. Long Drive
9. Keep My Baby With Me
10. Six Pack of Beer and a Pack of Cigarettes (w/ Michael J)
11. I Don't Like to Get High (But I Do It Anyways) (w/ Michael J)

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: Great show as always from Molly and Erik. The first two songs are the owner of the venue, Rick Schneider, then it goes in to Molly's set. This was my first time at this venue, and it was very intimate, maybe 50 people at most, so hardly any background noise/distractions.

Various Artists-Live at Blue Boat, Mankato, MN- 5/6/22

Molly Maher, Ron Arsenault & Paul Mayasich
Blue Boat
Mankato, MN
May 6th, 2022

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS204)

Lineage: Audience Recording using Zoom H2 internal mics > SD Card > PC > Mastered in Adobe Audition > Track splitting using CD Wave Editor > Compressed to FLAC Level 8 using dBpoweramp > Tagged with MP3 Tag

-Feel free to re-master, share freely anywhere else, convert to MP3, just never ever sell it. Also, if you like this show, please support the artist by buying/streaming their music, buying a ticket to a show or buying merch.

More pictures here: Link

Molly Maher: https://mollymaher.com/
Ron Arsenault: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063520328740
Paul Mayasich: https://www.pkmayo.com/

Set 1

1. Ron Arsenault - She's a Winner (cuts in)
2. Paul Mayasich - Road of Love
3. Molly Maher - Find the Shepard
4. Paul Mayasich - Blues and Me
5. Ron Arsenault - First Time in Years (Erik Koskinen cover)
6. Molly Maher - Bird Song (I'll Follow You)
7. Paul Mayasich - Solace

Set 2

1. Intro
2. Ron Arsenault - The Love I Take
3. Molly Maher - Soul of a Man
4. Paul Mayasich - Watch Out Boy
5. Ron Arsenault - Let's Start Over Again
6. Molly Maher - Merry Come Up
7. Paul Mayasich - Somewhere Between You and I
8. Molly Maher - Be Real (Sir Douglas Quintet cover) 

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: I had never been here before, and unfortunately it was a little hard to find, so I ended up arriving about 15 minutes late. I'm guessing I missed the first 2 1/2 songs, so the first song cuts in about halfway through. The rest of the show is great though, I had a really good spot for sound, and three great musicians led to a fun night. Unfortunately the restaurant closed down a couple months after this show, which is a shame, it was a really neat spot for shows and food.

The show was being recorded on video by a local production company, and an abridged version of the show can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1093922097861317

Erik Koskinen-Live at Icehouse, Minneapolis, MN-8/28/18

Erik Koskinen
Icehouse
Minneapolis, MN
Aug. 28th, 2018

More pictures here: Link

-Audience Recording using Zoom H2 rear internal mics >SD Card>PC>Adobe Audition>CD Wave Editor (split tracks)>TLH>FLAC Level 8

-"A "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS124)

-Feel free to re-master, share on any other torrent site, convert to MP3, just never ever sell it. Also, if you like this show, please support the artist by buying their music and seeing a show next time they're in your area.

http://www.erikkoskinen.com/

Soundcheck:

1. Free Man

Set 1

1. Smile Nice and I'll Give a Kiss

2. Pretty Girls

3. Tell Me It's True (ft. Isaac Levy on guitar)

4. Pocket Full of Money (ft. Isaac Levy on guitar)

5. That's All Right (Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup cover)(ft. Isaac Levy on guitar)

6. This Is Hip (John Lee Hooker cover) (ft. Isaac Levy on guitar)

7. Slow Burn (ft. David Huckfelt on guitar & vocals)

8. Broken Hearts and Love Letters (ft. David Huckfelt on guitar & vocals)

9. First Time in Years (ft. David Huckfelt on guitar & vocals)

10. Reconsider Me (Margaret Lewis cover) (Molly Maher on vocals)

11. Monkey With a Tambourine (Molly Maher cover) (Molly Maher on vocals)

12. Stormcloud (Molly Maher cover) (Molly Maher on vocals)

13. Nothing Without You

Set 2

1. Crying on the Inside

2. Big Legs, Tight Skirt (John Lee Hooker cover) (ft. Matt Darling on trombone)

3. Make Me Feel (ft. Matt Darling on trombone)

4. Six Pack of Beer and a Pack of Cigarettes (ft. Matt Darling on trombone)

5. I Love You Maybe (ft. Matt Darling on trombone)

6. Blood and Money (ft. Jeremy Johnson on guitar)

7. Red Dress Girl (ft. Jeremy Johnson on guitar)

8. Boomtown (ft. Jeremy Johnson & Frankie Lee on guitar)

Archive.org / Google Drive

Adam Levy- Electric Guitar
Paul Bergen- Electric Guitar
Josh Gravelin- Bass
Noah Levy- Drums

Musically sprouted from the blend of American folk, country, rock-n-roll, and blues, Erik Koskinen and his top-shelf band realize a sound that is distinctive and fresh while familiar and classic. Koskinen’s albums are a lyrical and musical metaphor of American’s theaters of war, of history, of relationships, and of the reflections in the mirror. Knowing but not didactic, Koskinen channels the ways of Whitman and reverently enters 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.”  After releasing Cruising Paradise as an EP in November 2017, Koskinen has added three new songs and pressed to vinyl for a release on July 13th. Cruising Paradise follows Koskinen’s first three albums, America Theatre (2014), Live At the Real Phonic Radio Hour (2015), and Keep It to Yourself (2010).