DW on MN Public Radio’s “Wits” with Fred Willard, John Moe

5-06-12
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(Above: Fred Willard and John Moe) I had the good fortune to perform on MPR’s live radio sketch comedy (with music) show, “Wits,” last week. It was nerve-wracking and way outside my comfort zone even to hit my mark and …

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Ant Island

1-07-12
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What leads a colony of ants to land in a clump on the surface of a swimming pool? How did they get there? Are they crawling on something, some carcass or object? Or is the island entirely made of ants? …

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Dobie Gray Passes Away, Joy of “Drift Away” Remains With Us

12-11-11

Listening to various versions of “Drift Away” this morning and thinking about the late Dobie Gray… remembering Semisonic practicing the song in John Munson’s parents’ basement around 1994… We just learned it from childhood memories, we didn’t refer to the …

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Gabe Dixon & DW singing “My Favorite” on Jimmy Kimmel Live

9-09-11
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From left, Michael Chaves, Gabe Dixon, Aaron Sterling, me, Curt Schneider, Zac Rae. What a band to play with. After “My Favorite,” Gabe also sang “Running On Fumes.” I love it when he shreds on the piano. Gabedixon.com…

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Harmony with Gabe Dixon on Jimmy Kimmel This Thursday 9/8

9-06-11

Here’s me singing with Gabe Dixon on his new single, “My Favorite,” which we wrote together. We’ll be doing it again on The Jimmy Kimmel Show this Thursday 9/8. Gabe’s fantastic new album, “One Spark,” is streaming here. …

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