If you love what you hear, mark your calendar for October 7th, the launch of the Erik Ritland isn't so Bad podcast.

In this very first segment of Midweek Minnesota, host Erik Ritland talks with Music in Minnesota writer Aaron Williams.

They discuss what they're currently listening to, recent shows they've covered, upcoming shows they're looking forward to, and more. This fascinating, wide-ranging podcast covers:

- Getting into jazz (Herbie Hancock, Clifford Jordan)
- David Berman of Silver Jews
- The Kinks, especially their songs "Strangers" and "Oklahoma, U.S.A."
- Legendary songwriter John Prine getting even better with time
- Guitar wizard Matt Sowell - The Americana of Western Centuries
- Titus Andronicus - Sheer Mag - Tame Impala - Kesha and other glittery things
- The Who going on and on and on and on
- Ringo Starr surprising with a lot of deep cuts
- A triple bill featuring Social Distortion, Flogging Molly, and The Devil Makes Three
...and more!
Thanks for listening. Visit Music in Minnesota to view both Erik and Aaron's reviews in addition to other great content. To listen to Erik's music, visit his website and his BandCamp page.