Duluth's Best Kept Secrets. Plus, Gaelynn Lea On Her Debut Memoir

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Today we are revisiting a conversation about what makes Duluth punch so far above its weight in music and arts. We’ll head north with Kristi Olson, publisher of the biweekly print zine On the Record, who maps out the Duluth arts scene and shares what's worth catching this summer. Then, Duluth fiddle artist and NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn Lea joins to talk about her debut memoir “It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect”, a candid look at music, disability, and life as a touring artist. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect (Gaelynn Lea) On the Record Zine (Kristi Olson) Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Magic Smelt Parade (Visit Duluth) Become a City Cast Twin Cities Neighbor Learn more about the sponsors of this August 18th episode: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Science Museum of Minnesota Xcel Energy Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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