Four years ago, Lakeland Public Television(LPTV) revived a beloved music program that aired decades ago. Backroads showcases northern Minnesota musicians and has become somewhat of an Austin City Limits of the northland. Each September, LPTV schedules a week's worth of concerts complete with live audiences. Beginning in November, those concerts and backstage interviews with the artists begin airing on LPTV as the Backroads season takes off.
The new season of Backroads begins filming Monday, Septemeber 16th at the Rail River Folk School in Bemidji. Andrew Dziengel produces Backroads. He stopped by the morning show to talk about the many musical acts on the schedule for the week and the impact the program has had on the careers of the artists.
The public is invited to attend every concert. Doors open at 6:15 and are locked by 6:55 so nobody interupts the recording session. Musical guests and schedule is below.
Monday, September 16th
7:00 PM - The Latelys
8:15 PM - exo/exo
Tuesday, September 17th
7:00 PM - Dennis Warner Music
8:15 PM - The Buzzardz
Wednesday, September 18th
7:00 PM - OliO
8:15 PM - The Jensen Sisters
Thursday, September 19th
7:00 PM - Classical Wind
8:15 PM - Jesse Eugene & the Regulators
Friday, September 20th
7:00 PM - Slickville
8:15 PM - WILDVIEW
Every show is FREE but seating will be first come first serve.