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9 O'clock Meltdown
by Crystal Abernethy
Crystal Lynn Abbs Is a Poet, Author, Podcaster, Photographer, and Theater buff.She has been working in radio for over 12 years and has hosted the 9 O’clock Meltdown for over 10.Crystal could previously be heard on KUWS FM, as well as commercial radio stations around the Northland.She can now be heard wherever you get your podcasts. crystalabernethy.substack.com
Episodes
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Erika Adams Interview 2/21/26
Author Erika Adams joins us again to talk about her book Allie’s Adventures. Erika has won multiple awards since we last spoke and has taken Allie to the next level. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Between Howls
Nick and Ren Howl are back with a new sound and act. Between Howls is an acoustic husband-and-wife duo formally from California. Nick and Ren were the driving force behind One Less Guest in Duluth, MN, before departing for southern CA. But now, they are back in Duluth, MN with a new sound and…
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Garage Dolls
Garage Dolls is a new band out of Duluth, MN. Fronted by Jade and Anya, they have taken their passion for creating music to a new level. With an EP and several singles out, the girls are working on another EP with a more acoustic feel. Check them out on iTunes or Amazon today! This is a public...
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Kelly The Edge Magazine July 2024
Kelly is the newest general manager of The Edge Magazine out of Minneapolis. "The magazine is about spiritual practices and stories." Kelly first got in touch with the magazine years ago and then became a part of it. "I send out each hard copy, address them, and mail them." Kelly also hosts a...
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Katy Vernon June 2024
Katy Vernon is a Minneapolis-based musician. “I write honest songs but accompany myself on the ukulele; it's a bouncy, fun instrument. And I’msinging about alcoholism and mental health.” Katy started writing music at a young age. “I started writing poems and songs when I was twelve; it was a way...
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Gaelynn Lea May 2024
Gaelynn Lea is a violinist, vocalist, composer, and activist. She’s played in a few bands in Duluth, including Murder of Crows (with Allan Sparhawk of Low), Sobarn, and her own solo projects. She started playing violin in school and continued into adulthood. “I hold it like a cello.” Gaelynn…
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Greg Schneider April 2024
Greg Schneider is a longtime photographer out of California. Originally based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Greg’s family moved to CA when he was five. “My father owned a window washing business with his brother…So I’ve always had a squeegee in my hand.” ”My family came over right before World War 2,...
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Severio Mancieri Jan 2024 6.29.05 PM
Severio is back with a new album and a fresh sound. "I made this album with Brothers Burn Mountain, they have a studio." Servrio is also hitting the touring and road hard. "I've been lucky enough to do this for a few years now, I'll be headlining a show in Kentucky this summer." You can check out...
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Wendy Up North Nov 2023
Wendy is an event organizer and entrepreneur. She has been active in the arts promotion scene and event organization for more than ten years. Wendy hosts multiple events throughout the year, opening up opportunities for artists to showcase and sell their work. She also writes a blog, and…
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Karen Jean Ghetto Girl Travels Nov 2023
Karen Jean is travel blogger from Detroit. She grew up hearing the sounds of early 60's rock. "When the British Invasion happened, I at least knew of England and Liverpool." But growing up in the projects, Karen never thought traveling outside the USA would happen for her. Through hard work,...
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Erika Ghost Baby Fitness Oct 2023
Erika is a Barre Fitness instructor out of LA. She started her journey with wanting to be a ballerina. "I decided I didn't want to be a ballerina anymore when I was eighteen." After years of trying to find her calling. Erika started and founded Ghost Baby Fitness. Ghost Baby classes can be found…
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Vern Williams August 2023
Vern Williams is a multi-talented entrepreneur, he has run sound for countless bands and events. Vern is now getting into Leather Smith work, with his newest endeavor Gaelic Leather Works. "I retired Tubular Studios, for wedding events; but Gaelic Leather Works is under that website umbrella."…
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Rafael Xuan Wing Chun August 2023
Rafael Junco has been taking Wing Chun seriously for the past several years. "Bruce Lee, made it famous but Wing Chun has been around for centuries." Rafael's Sifu (Teacher/Father) brought him and his class to China, where they had the opportunity to study even more traditional ways. Rafael…
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Greg Connor August 2023
Greg Connor is back with another album, Lake Superior. His smooth Bob Ross voice lures you in, along with guitar and harmonica brings you to the edge of the Big Lake. You can check out Greg's work here: https://mnsongwriters.org/members/greg-connor/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to...
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Har Di Har August 2023
Har Di Har August 2023 by Crystal Lynn Abbs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit crystalabernethy.substack.com/subscribe
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Lynette: Wild Things: A Trans Glam Punk Rock Love Story May 2023
Lynette is an author, teacher, activist, and wife of musician Venus De Mars. She finally put pen to paper; and wrote about her life and partnership in the late 80's/early 90's. This memoir takes you through; struggles, understanding, and joy of marriage; but marriage with a twist. Lynette is...
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Simply Ballroom With David And Kristen May 2023
Simply Ballroom is owned and operated by a husband/wife duo; David and Kristen from St. Louis MO. They recently moved their business and themselves to Duluth in the height of the pandemic. "We moved from one St. Louis to another." "There is such a vibrate art scene here." Simply Ballroom offers...
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Shane Nelson April 2023
Shane Nelson has devoted his life to music, and providing entertainment for others. "I started playing when I was a kid, and now at thirty I'm still at it." Shane has released one album and is working on realizing another this year. He constantly tours Duluth/Superior. You can check out his music...
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Keely Zynda Photographer Oct 2022
Keely started out in photography when she was little. "Capturing moments is what I love." Zynda currently is a photographer in Duluth Minnesota, but she travels throughout the Northland doing festivals and events. You can reach her and check out her work here: https://www.keelyzynda.com This is a...
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Anya Boz April 2023
Anya Boz is the creator of Room Guardians. They are beautiful and at times very interging art dolls. Anya started by creating her own art doll when she was in high school, and the demand; plus her art style grew from there. Boz now lives in Boston, and creates dolls for a living. You can check…
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Jess Morgan April 2023
Jess Morgan is a photographer, poet, wedding dj, and president of the Duluth Poetry Chapter. What can't they do? Turns out, nothing! Jess just released their poetry book; Too Many Hats. I sat down and talked to Jess about their many endeavors. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
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NVR TGTHR March 2023
NVR TGTHR is a Duluth rock band formed by Chandler, Derrick, Jesse, Nikki, and Ryan (formally of Social Animals) All have been in the Duluth music scene for quite sometime. NVR is a dark dance pop group, with vocals to match. "it started without being able to meet because of the pandemic. So…
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Haley March 2023
Haley McCallum; formally known as Haley Bonar, is releasing another album. Haley's career began in Duluth MN and hasn't stopped since; talking with me about life, music, her beginnings and roots; as well as some spiritual mantras. You can check out her work and tour dates here:...
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Chris The Witcher Safehouse Feb 2023
Chis is known as the Minnesota Witcher. He is a cosplay artist, video game connoisseur, and activist for loving what you do. Chris started his journey into Cosplay by watching others, then going to Renaissance Festivals. Chris believes that you should be able to be any character you want…
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Rob Nelson Feb 2023
Rob Nelson hasn't let time pass him by. It's been a few years since he was last on the program, but he has been using that time to write a new album. "I was struck by a book I was reading, and used that has the base for this album." You can check out Rob's work here: https://lagasongs.com This is…
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Kevin Buck Feb 2023
Kevin Buck is a local musician, who has had an extensive career in music, teaching, and an entrepreneur. He currently resides in Duluth MN, where you can find him playing at multiple venues. Kevin also teaches music. You can find more about him here: https://www.kevinbuckmusic.com This is a…
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Robert Of Northern Acoustics Jan 2023
Robert is a Duluth musician, known as Northern Acoustics. He is currently recording and working on his album, which is due next month. Robert writes from his life and more darker emotions; "Music has helped me get through some dark times." You can check out Northern Acoustics here:...
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Fit Tiff Nov 2022
Tiffany is an online at home, do it yourself fitness instructor. I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with her about her fitness journey, her goal to lift fellow women up and to be their best selves. "I want us; as women, to lift each other up and not down." Tiffany started out by teaching...
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Beth Innkeeper Merryweather Inn Sept 2022
Beth is the owner and innkeeper of the Merryweather Inn, located in Duluth MN. She is also a pilot. At a young age Beth had a love of large homes and history. Then in the mist of the Pandemic she bought and is slowly restoring what is now Merryweather Inn. The home itself was built during the...
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Babie Eyes - Heidi Oct 2022
Heidi; lead and lyricist from the Duluth band; Babie Eyes. Heidi started out in music at a young age, singing in choir and musical theatre. She talks about her experiences throughout her musical career and how you can fall into the trap of jealously. But with a new band and new outlook, she is…
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Severio Mancieri Sept 2022
Severio Mancieri is an Iowa born; Duluth based singer-songwriter. He started out at a young age on piano but soon graduated onto saxophone, guitar, and vocals. Severio has played in numerous bands throughout his musical career; however, he has found space and audiences for his solo acoustic act.…
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God's Holy Blood Interview April 2022
God's Holy Blood is a metal stone-core band born out of Rock N Roll Kamikaze. The band formed right before the pandemic and shut down happened of 2020. Now, the band has a self titled album due out later this summer, and they have nothing but shows lined up. Starr; lead singer says the band is...
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Tom Smouse April 2022
Tom Smouse is an avid photographer, podcaster, writer, and music fan. Smouse got his start in the Minneapolis music scene by taking photographs; from concerts to intimate venues. From there, Tom has launched a blog, recording studio, podcast, and does a lot of promotional work for artists and...
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Ernest Howard Feb 2022
Ernest Howard is a Minneapolis based, musician, comedian, barber, and actor. Ernest got this start by entering the Minneapolis music scene, under Enosense. Later on; he stepped away from music and opened a barber shop. Since he was telling jokes to his clients, they encouraged him to take on open...
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Bruce - Scotland History Tours Jan 2022
Bruce Fummey is a stand up comic and tour guide, located Scotland. Bruce started out as a school teacher; but then jumped ship into comedy. Durning the 2020 pandemic, Bruce's wife encouraged him to create videos using his tour guide business as the back drop. Since then his videos have become…
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Rachel B Company Dec 2021
Rachel Babcock is back; but this time with her own company. She's recently opened up; Rachel B Company out of her home, a consulting firm where she works with companies and people to come up with creative and innovate ways to help with Human Resources. Rachel has been on the show perviously…
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Bryan James Gatten Nov 2021
Bryan Gatten is back with a new album and new sound. Bryan wrote and recorded his new album durning quarantine and has released it to the world. "I wrote this album for me; and if people like it great, if not..." Bryan moved to Duluth from the East Coast, where he studied guitar. He can be seen...
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Lokish Lavish Nov 2021
Lokish Lavish is a group project by Frank A and Smash, both South African musicians. Both have a love of jazz music and the improvisation it brings. Lokish Lavish try to incorporate that into their funk-beats and lyrics. Both Frank and Smash have come from musical households, with jazz…
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Max Sadkin Oct 2021
Sadkin is the brain child of Max; a Minneapolis musician who now resides in Duluth MN. Max started playing piano at a young age and quickly graduated to other instruments: today he is a multi-instrumentalist. After some family loss, Max bought a boat and traveled; durning that time of deep soul...
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Ryan Tischer - Photographer Sept 2021
Ryan Tischer is a landscape photographer and gallery owner. His work has taken him from festival circuits to running a full time business. Ryan got his start in high school, then took his passion for photography to college; where afterwords he embarked on the journey to becoming a photographer…
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Kelli Rae Tubbs Sept 2021
Kelli Rae Tubbs has been a percussionist and drummer since she was a little girl. Her love of drums has taken her across country; and she performed on multiple albums. Kelli's latest endeavor; a book on drums and its rich history; is co written with a fellow drum enthusiast. Kelli currently…
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Holly MoonBoi Designs August 2021
Holly is owner, creator, and entrepreneur for Moon Boi Designs. She launched her clothing line in March of 2021, and it's been flying off the shelves. Holly is working on her third installment for Moon Boi Design. She is also a model, hairdresser, and artist. You can check out Moon Boi Designs...
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Sonja Feeding Leeroy August 2021
Sonja; one half of the Feeding Leroy duo joins the 9 O'clock Meltdown to talk about the bands begins and where they are headed. Sonja and Lee began Feeding Leroy as Next of Kin; but soon changed the band name due to their dog, Leroy. Feeding Leroy has been a staple in the Duluth Music Scene for...
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Bodhi - North Port 1999 August 2021
Bodhi Werner is back and his time he's in the depths of his novel North Port 1999. "A fictional reimagine of Duluth Minnesota" as Bodhi calls it, with a huge and horrific twist. Bodhi started writing this story several years ago as short film, but with some encouragement from his mother (Claire...
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Aurora Baer March 2021
Aurora Baer is back with a second EP; Out Of My Mind. She first started playing music when she was a teen, and hit the Duluth music scene over a decade ago. Since then she has released one EP, and played with countless acts. In this new EP Aurora takes a different approach; speaking about mental...
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Ian Alexy March 2021
Ian Alexy is back, with his new album Troubadour 21st Century. Ian is an independent artist and has been "making music since the CD era." We talk about the change his music has had over the years; and the change in how music is made and produced; with a few jokes along the way. Check out Ian's…
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Jennie McNulty March 2021
Jennie McNulty is an actor, comedian, and creator of the Walking Show. She got her start as a college grad student attending comedy open mic nights. Since then she has had an extensive career as a comedian. Jennie's latest endeavor "The Walking Show" is out now. You can check out her work here:...
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Ryan Van Slooten March 2021
Ryan Van Slooten is a Minnesota musician, workout instructor, and studio owner. His new single Angry Voices is out now. Ryan talks about his studio, Off Avenue Production; which he uses to mix and master other musicians recordings. He also works with Beach Body; an online work out and fitness...
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Tori Franco March 2021
Tori Franco is a YouTube personality, Social Media Influencer, musician and podcaster. She started out as a musician; adding vocals and lyrics to EDM music. Since then, she has put music on hold to focus on bringing people together and starting a discussion focusing on community and topics of...
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Alexander P Gutterman March 15 2021
Alex Gutterman is a Duluth based filmmaker. His episodic release of The Hunter; has pulled many into the Duluth film community. Alex got this start in off-Broadway plays as a child, and his love of art and self expression hasn't stopped. Alex also has the third installment of his indie films in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Crystal Lynn Abbs Is a Poet, Author, Podcaster, Photographer, and Theater buff.She has been working in radio for over 12 years and has hosted the 9 O’clock Meltdown for over 10.Crystal could previously be heard on KUWS FM, as well as commercial radio stations around the Northland.She can now be heard wherever you get your podcasts.
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Crystal Lynn Abbs Is a Poet, Author, Podcaster, Photographer, and Theater buff.She has been working in radio for over 12 years and has hosted the 9 O’clock Meltdown for over 10.Crystal could previously be heard on KUWS FM, as well as commercial radio stations around the Northland.She can now be...
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