Video for Dan the Monkey Man s I Got a Good Dog
There’s something comforting about the fact that, although this year’s Duluth Homegrown Music Festival is virtual, the traditional schedule remains intact. For kickoff Sunday, that means a Children’s Music Showcase in the morning. This year’s hour-long video showcase is a well-curated mix of music and activities, with Brian Barber’s Draw-Along Fun Time teaching kids how to draw a chicken and Bootsy Collins (because, why not?). Local kid favorite Dan the Monkey Man debuted a new song, “I Got a Good Dog” with plenty of pup footage. Chris Monroe read her book
Credit Matthew Kako for KUMD This year s Duluth Homegrown Music Festival guide documents how this musician went from being an ensemble player in the six-piece band NorShore Summit to a solo artist at the beginning of last year. Abukhodair played multiple shows throughout 2020 s outdoor music season, and is currently preparing to release her first solo album. We ll find out more when she joins Malachy for a Homegrown session on Monday, May 2 at 2pm. She ll perform at Earthrider Brewery s Starfire Unofficial Birthday Bash on Saturday, May 8.
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Homegrown Music Festival goes on(line) … and off in other directions
In addition to pre-recorded videos curated by festival keepers, unofficial Homegrown-like happenings are cropping up in living rooms. Written By: Christa Lawler | ×
Homegrown Music Festival (2015 file / News Tribune)
About this time every year, Kala Moria likes to create an extracurricular, Homegrown Music Festival-themed activity that runs adjacent to the annual showcase of local music, art and visuals.
One year she made Homegrown trading cards featuring musicians and other familiar faces from the scene. Players had eight rounds to build a dream musical lineup. Another year, the tuba player from the polka punk band Winzige Hosen assembled a marching band to play during the annual Homegrown kickball game.