BACKROADS SEASON 2500 PREMIERE: Thursday, February 10, 2022
10 30-minute weekly episodes, Thursdays @ 19:30
DESCRIPTION: Backroads is a locally produced music program for Lakeland PBS showcasing an array of talented musicians from around the state, some traveling many hours to perform on Backroads . Performances were closed to audiences but still recorded at the beautiful and authentic Rail River Folk School (RRFS) in Bemidji in November 2021. IMPACT: Backroads fulfills the goals of Legacy funding by exposing the citizens of north central Minnesota to local musicians they might not otherwise be familiar with. Musicians featured on Backroads have noted that the exposure gained through the broadcasts has helped them promote their performances and increase awareness of their recorded work. By providing a broadcast platform to showcase the musical artistic expression of area Minnesotans, it connects the viewer at home to an expanse of arts and culture they would otherwise not be able to experience. [favorite show] Backroads - love hearing the variety of local musicians, especially since I can’t get out to see live music like I used to since I’m home with my children - MPTA Legacy Survey Recipient DISTRIBUTION: Broadcast, lptv.org, YouTube, PBS app, social media Total broadcast hours: 192.6 hours (from 209 airings on L-Prime and L-Plus; & 208 airings on L-MN) ● Mary Cutrufello | 2501 St. Paul based rock singer-songwriter Mary Cutrufello has been a mainstay in the Americana scene here and in Texas for thirty years. Hailed by USA Today as "a fierce guitarist with a blistered-throat voice", Cutrufello mixes original songs and classics of American music (think Willie Nelson and Steve Earle) into a captivating, heartland-proud musical stew all at once, timeless and immediate. ● Jon Arthur Schmidt | 2502 Jon Arthur Schmidt is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist. His unique sound resonates with the tones and colors of his midwest upbringing in a rural MN farming community and stems from his traditional folk roots. Jon’s songwriting contains a penetrating quality, weaving together compelling melodies that espouse the stories being told, which are often honest portraits of his life, while creating a sonic bridge between classic and modern forms of musical expression. ● Christopher David Hanson Band | 2503 The Christopher David Hanson Band is known for shows that bring out the dancers, fellow musicians and live music lovers of all ages. Roots rock with a twist of throwback country flare, eclectic swing, and beautifully penned story lyrics sum up this energetic northern Minnesota three piece. Christopher on vocals, Jim Pietila on drums and Shane Kingsland on bass. ● New Salty Dog | 2504 New Salty Dog is a Northwoods funk jam band based out of Duluth, MN. ● Severio Mancieri | 2505 Severio Mancieri is a regional touring musician based in Duluth, Minnesota. Born in Duluth, he moved to Iowa for the majority of his childhood and school, but moved back to Duluth in 2017. He released his debut album "Can I" onto all streaming platforms last December. He's been a featured artist in The Duluth Reader. "Virtuoso guitar player with a resonant voice." ● Lanue | 2506
MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
LEGACY REPORTING: JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022
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