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The Real Bob Dylan: An Intimate Look with Louie Kemp
Recorded in 2019 at the Duluth Armory, this previously unreleased PBS North interview with Bob Dylan’s lifelong friend Louis Kemp offers insights into the life of the famous musician born in Duluth.
Jessie’s Duluth Drone Adventure
In this recent installment of “Jessie’s Drone Adventures,” Arizona-based video storyteller Jessie Nino dips into a little Duluth harbor history before heading up the shore to Palisade Head.
Video Archive: Monnie Goldfine on Spirit Mountain
The Spirit Mountain Recreation Area opened for skiing 50 years ago today — Dec. 20, 1974. To mark the occasion, Perfect Duluth Day dusts off a relic from the video archive featuring Duluth businessman Manley “Monnie” Goldfine presenting the concept for developing Spirit Mountain to the Twin Ports Press Club. The date of the presentation is not known, but the year is most likely 1972. (more…)
A Complete Unknown: Director James Mangold on Bob Dylan
JP Olsen of WDSE 103.3 FM “The North” interviews James Mangold, director of A Complete Unknown, a biographical drama exploring the early life of Bob Dylan. Mangold delves into the creative process, revealing how Timothée Chalamet embodied the spirit of Dylan, and discusses the enduring power of Dylan’s music and its affect on a new generation.
Alan Sparhawk, et. al. – “Vaster Than Empires”
“Vaster Than Empires,” the new Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross track featuring Duluth’s Alan Sparhawk, appears in the recently released film Queer. The version embedded here is an alternate cut.
EmbalmingEva – “Unclean”
West Duluth is ground zero for the latest EmbalmingEva music video, shot at the Jade Fountain and under the bright lights of the Korner Store.
The Slice: Utility Box Art in Duluth
The Utility Cabinet Artwork Program is a Duluth Public Arts Commission project that seeks to beautify the city’s utility boxes.
In its series The Slice, PBS North presents short “slices of life” that capture the events and experiences that bring people together and speak to what it means to live up north.
Indecent Proposal – “Glow”
The latest video from Duluth band Indecent Proposal was shot an Enger Tower and other nearby locations. It stars Rylee Kuberra and features the video work of Capture Chaos Productions. (more…)
Steve Solkela & Party Marty – “Carol of the Bells”
Accordionist Steve Solkela performs the popular Christmas song “Carol of the Bells” with Party Marty working the guitar and wine glasses.
Torment – “Die Alone”
Duluth band Torment is releasing a new EP, The Pain, on New Year’s Eve at Pizza Lucé. The “Die Alone” video was recorded and edited by Adam Tucker at Signaturetone Recording in Minneapolis.
Big Into “Tundra Monstera”
When a tropical climbing-plant monster emerges on the shores of Lake Superior, the Iron Range nerd-rock band Big Into is ready with a the musical soundtrack.
Ingeborg von Agassiz – “Over the River and Through the Wood”
Duluth’s Ingeborg von Agassiz has a new single with a Thanksgiving theme. The full version of “Over the River and Through the Wood” is available for listening and downloading on Bandcamp. The song is based on a poem written in 1844 by Lydia Maria Child.
Video Archive: Minnesota Trivia Tour, 1984
This clip from the WDIO-TV archive is from 40 years ago today — Nov. 28, 1984. It features Duke Skorich asking questions from the then-new Minnesota Trivia Tour game. (more…)
Iron Range Outlaw Brigade – “Rednecks, White Trash, and Blue Collar Blues”
Iron Range Outlaw Brigade has a new single, “Rednecks, White Trash, and Blue Collar Blues.” It’s the band’s first release with John Lamar on drums; Glen Mattson has moved from drums to guitar. The video was directed by singer/guitarist Kirk Kjenaas. The rest of the band is made up of John Peterson on 10-string pedal steel and Fred Hanson on bass.
Video Archive: Duluth Commercials from 2004
It can be intolerable to watch a two-minute commercial break in any era, during that era, but somehow watching 13 minutes of them can be moderately entertaining with the passage of time. When commercials are fresh, the cheesiness is just too close; it’s embarrassing to our humanity. As the decades pass, the novelty supersedes the shame.
And so Perfect Duluth Day dusts off the VCR to reluctantly present a thick montage of 20-year-old TV spots. (more…)
Torment – “Swallow Your Teeth”
Duluth band Torment has a new music video for the title track to its 2022 album Swallow Your Teeth. The group is releasing a new EP, The Pain, on New Year’s Eve at Pizza Lucé with special guests Southpaw, Unfit, Frag and Chippy.
Mithrandir Trail Wildlife Footage: Winter 2024
A single trail camera in Voyageurs National Park captured an array of critters from January to May during the mildest winter on record at the park (more…)
EmbalmingEva – “Mouth Open Wide”
“Mouth Open Wide” is the latest music video from the Duluth synth act EmbalmingEva. The musicians, Galalee Wright and Jesse Hatten, directed, shot, edited and performed in the video.
Tug Duluth Adventures
The DreamWorks animated television series Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, which aired from 2018 to 2019, featured a recurring character named Tug Duluth. Whether the orange-skinned, purple-nosed troll has anything to do with the city of Duluth, Minnesota, is not known, but nonetheless we present this recently released compilation reel.
Boxcar – “Freedom March”
On Election Day, Duluth band Boxcar‘s new video reminds Americans that “love of country begins with love of our countrymen and countrywomen.” The group’s second album, For Madmen Only, was released in October. The “Freedom March” video was edited by Adam Jones from public domain footage.
Alan Sparhawk – “I Made This Beat”
Alan Sparhawk launches “The White Roses Tour” this weekend with four shows in Europe followed by stops in 14 U.S. cities during the month of November. The new lyric video for “I Made This Beat” is a helpful guide to learning all four of the words in the song.
The Slice: Behind the Haunt
The 30th season of the Haunted Shack ended on Saturday. This video goes behind the scenes to see what it takes to create the scares.
In its series The Slice, PBS North presents short “slices of life” that capture the events and experiences that bring people together and speak to what it means to live up north.
Josh the Rapper – “Halloween is Coming Up Soon”
From the graveyards of Duluth, Josh the Rapper throws down about the impending holiday.
Video: Steve Solkela in the Superior Spooktacular Parade
Superior Porchfest took part in the 10th annual Superior Spooktacular Parade on Saturday, represented by musician Steve Solkela. The video was made by Bret Holland.