Posts Tagged Music

Keri Noble – Singer, songwriter and A.M co-host on Cities97

Posted by on Thursday, 20 September, 2012

Hello to all of the #MNMOtv followers! Today’s guest is singer/songwriter and a co-host on @Cities97radio, @KeriNoble1. Lets welcome her!

Keri:    Super excited. My very first “Twitterview”!

Glad to have you as a guest! Tell us a little bit about your background. Where you grew up & childhood interests.

Keri:    I was born in Ft Worth, Tx. We moved from TX to IL, b4 moving back to TX.

Eventually, when i was in 2nd or 3rd grade, we moved (& settled) in Detroit, MI

I was home-schooled ’til 4th grade.

I was home-schooled ’til 4th grade. My mom was a teacher at the school, and my dad was a southern baptist pastor.

I spent most of my time, as a kid, at church. Choir, Sunday School, Bible studies, etc.

When i finally went 2 school, took me a while 2 b comfortable, but by 6th grade, i discovered boys & being social.

Later, i got super involved in the drama program, & was certain i was gonna b an actress!

At what age did you start writing your own songs, and what kinds of music did you listen to?

Keri:    Music’s always been a part of my family/life. Mom was a choir director, i took piano lessons, sang in the choir, etc

But i didn’t start writing ’til i was a freshman in college, after hearing Joni Mitchell’s “Blue”

That was a game-changer 4 me. B4 that, i listened to contemp. christian music as a kid, and R&B/hip hop as a teen

Once i discovered Joni, i devoured any singer-songwriter i could get my hands on Shawn Colvin Carol King Patty Griffin

I’d listened 2 music my whole life but hearing singer-songwriters made me want to actually create music 4 the 1st time

Something about that music made it feel safe 4 me to express things i wasn’t sure i could say in real life

That’s a great list! In addition to singing and songwriting, what musical instruments do you know how to play?

Keri:    Piano’s my main instrument. I can play a little guitar. Not well, but i can hack it if i have to!

Some people write music from personal experience, others write from observations. What moves you to write?

Keri:    Always personal experience. Not necessarily something that happened directly 2 me, but maybe someone close 2 me

Sometimes i can write like crazy & other times i have nothing 2 say. Has everything 2 do w/what’s going on in my life.

More than anything, my songs have been directly related to whatever i’m feeling/going through

When writing a new song, can it be difficult to, in a sense, edit your feelings? To make the lyrics work better.

Keri:    The goal is NOT 2 edit, if possible. U can edit l8r. The writing process should b as pure/unfiltered as possible.

Nearly impossible 2 turn the internal critic off, but if u can get in2 a zone w/no distractions & a quiet mind…gold!

2 many details/specifics can yank a listener out of the “painting” that they’ve created, so i do try to avoid that

for example, i don’t need 2 mention names, eye color, the city, what we were eating, etc. 1 or 2 details is plenty

People connect when they can picture themselves in songs. That’s what i try 2 do. Tell a story but not get in the way.

For sure! Shifting gears, your BIO says that you’re a Detroit loyalist. Has it been tough watching their hardships?

Keri:    Heartbreaking.

It’s not hard to cheer for Detroit. There’s SO much history. It’s made up of fighters. Don’t count ‘em out yet!

My family’s still in D, so i go home several times a year. It’s hard to see the pain, but there’s a lot of beauty, too.

They seem to be working at innovative things to revive the area. Lastly, lets talk about your @Cities97radio gig…

Keri:    YES! Let’s talk about my @cities97radio gig! I’m having a blast!

Had you ever done radio before and did you know who @BrianOake was?

Keri:    I have the BEST partner/co-host IN THE BIZ! @BrianOake

@BrianOake He had interviewed me several times as an artist at Oake on the Water. We always had a good time.

I was doing the @PowerTripKFAN on @KFAN1003 for the last year b4 joining @cities97radio in April of this last year.

I was the “Girl Around Town”, talking about what was happening in the Twin Cities.

@Chawk1003 producer of @PowerTripKFAN was the 1st person 2 give me a chance on the radio.Wouldn’t b here w/out him

@LMac97 gave me my BIG break on @cities97radio & @BrianOake & i have been having a blast ever since.

@BrianOake Oake’s been a radio staple here in the TC for a long time. It’s really an honor 2 share the mornings w/him.

With both radio programs being in the morning, I’m guessing that you’re a “morning person”? No on-air chemistry issues?

Keri:   Oddly enough, i love mornings. don’t get me wrong-i’d love to sleep in a little l8r, but…

i get up at 2:45 most mornings 2 hit the gym b4 coming in to work. helps me get my head clear & ready 4 the day.

I still pop over 2 the @PowerTripKFAN every Mon/Fri @ 8:30 just 2 give ‘em a hard time.

“on-air chemistry issues” LOL! @BrianOake & i spar every morning, but its brother/sister teasing that makes it so fun!

Joel:    The @PowerTripKFAN needs a rough time. :) Thanks for your time today and Tweeting some of your thoughts on #MNMOtv. Good work!

Keri:    Thanks for being my 1st ever Twitterview! Anytime!


Dylan Hicks – author and musician

Posted by on Tuesday, 12 June, 2012

Welcome everyone to the #MNMOtv Twitterview with @dylandhicks. A classmate of mine from Jr. High. :) Lets get started!

Dylan:    Okay, I’m here.

So to get things started @dylandhicks, share a little about where you grew up and what interests you had.

Dylan:    I was born in Austin, Texas, and spent my early boyhood in North Dakota, Idaho, and Illinois. My family came to Mpls. in ’83

As a boy and a teenager, I was almost single-mindedly interested in music.

So from being a teenager up until today, how did you go about pursuing your interest in music?

Dylan:    Sorry, I got distracted. Anyway, as a teen I collected records, read a lot about music. My ambition was to become a pop critic.

I wrote a bit about music as kid, and, I suppose, studied it. I was given piano lessons (I wasn’t an prodigious student).

My stepfather plays guitar, so he taught me some of the basic chords, and I learned some other things out of instruction books.

But I was a rather inept instrumentalist. I wrote some mostly satirical songs, and got some nice responses to those.

Eventually, I made a cassette of my own songs, sent it to local critics. I started playing in clubs in early ’91.

Then made singles and CDs during the ’90s, had some regional and scattered national success.

Oh, I also served as a teenage volunteer DJ on KFAI, which is where I met my wife. I did jazz, hip hop, and rock shows there.

So really a self-taught musician! You’re also an author, as brought out in the MAY @MNMOmag. How did that start?

Dylan:    Well, I had those piano lessons and my friends and family, but largely self-taught.

I wrote infrequently in my twenties, then starting writing freelance journalism in 2002. I worked an an editor and City Pages.

During the ’00s I started to miss making stuff up, and drifted into writing fiction in ’06.

I started working on my novel in late ’07. I wrote some songs to accompany the book, and have released a companion album to it.

I still write freelance journalism, but I’m mainly focused on writing fiction now. And essays that I never finish, or start.

I see. What is the title of your book and the album that accompanies it? Have you done a “set” like this before?

Dylan:    The novel is called “Boarded Windows,” it companion album “Dylan Hicks Sings Bolling Greene.”

It’s my first book, and the first time I’ve tried to combine music and writing in this way.

The premise of the album is that one of the book’s characters has written the songs, or most of them.

And when earlier I wrote “it companion album,” I meant “its companion album.”

At readings, then, I’ll sometimes be playing a few songs as well. But at concerts, I’ll rarely read.

n fact, for concerts I rarely even read the contract or the set list.

Can you provide some dates for your book/album tour?

Dylan:    Sure. We happen to be playing tonight the Amsterdam. And I’m performing and talking with James Everest tomorrow at the Whole.

Then the book launch is on May 10 at Open Book, followed on May 12 by two music sets at the Bryant-Lake Bowl.

And there are many others, here and out of town, and a few more in the works. Most are listed on http://dylanhicks.com.

Since you wanted to be pop critic, what’s your view of #AmericanIdol and #TheVoice when it comes to talent?

Dylan:    I fear this will make me look snobby, but I’ve never seen those programs.

I have liked one or two songs by Kelly Clarkson and Fantasia, both winners, I think.

Do you feel show like those 2, YouTube and MySpace have helped “unknowns” have a better chance at “making it”?

Dylan:    I guess there are some talent-show-hatched celebs who might have had trouble getting attention in other ways.

And yeah, user-fueled sites have certainly helped many unaffiliated acts with catchy songs and self-promotional acumen.

Since you’ve been in the music business, what was your take on the special Album Day last Saturday. Good idea?

Dylan:    Record Store Day has been a real boon for my friends who run or work at record stores, whose survival I’m very much rooting for.

When I was a young, I spent an improvident amount of money on records, but I’ve cut back considerably.

Joel:    Thanks for your time today with #MNMOtv! All the best for you with your new book and album. Good to catch up with you. :)

Dylan:    Thanks much, Joel. We should close with the Folwell Jr. High song, but I’m not sure there was one.


Twitterview with Vera Sweeney

Posted by on Monday, 28 November, 2011

Good morning everyone! Lets start off the day with a Twitterview with a #CyberQueen like @VeraSweeney. Time for the fun to start! #jectv

Q – #1    So to begin @VeraSweeney, please share with us where you grew up and went to High School?

Vera:    I grew up in Astoria Queens – and went to St. John’s Prep

Q – #2    I see, so what was your next “life step” after High School? What interested you as far as job opportunities?

Vera:    I went to college in Albany and became a business consultant for both Accenture and Ernst and Young

I loved it but I wanted to do more coding and they kept putting me in front of the client.

Q – #3    Interesting. So how long did you stay on that course until you shifted to @imnotobsessed and other cyber ventures?

Vera:    After 9/11 I decided that I didn’t want to stay in a job that I didn’t LOVE. It took me a year, but I finally quit

Ended up teaching computers to K-8 at a local school in Queens. Did that for a few years and was happy

But then I got pregnant, was placed on bedrest, and then eventually became a stay at home mom

After 3 months or so of being home, I started to look for outlet. That’s when @imnotobsessed was born

It started out as a hobby – but then it just really caught on. Thats when I started to take it seriously

Q – #4    Great story! So about how many regular followers do you have for @imnotobsessed? An entertainment or gossip blog?

Vera:    I think we get about 5 million views a month on @imnotobsessed

Uniques are around 1.5 million

we write about gossip but it’s always PG rated

that was important for me because – as a mom – I never wanted to feel bad about my gig

Q – #5    Good for you! :) What is your source or sources for photos and info that you post? What has trended lately?

Vera:    I buy all my photos from WENN, FAME, and FLYNET

And after 6 years of blogging, I’ve ended up on a TON of PR blasts. I get most of my info from my email.

whats trending lately? Anything Twilight, pregnancies, Lohan, and Kardashian lol!

Q – #6    Is there any person or couple that you’re just TIRED of hearing about at this point?

Vera:    lol @JoelECarlson I dont want to insult anyone. There are some die hard fans out there. I never write negatively about celebs

Q – #7    I understand. Have you been able to parlay your @imnotobsessed blog to other biz opportunities or star connections?

Vera:    Ive had some great opportunities – done a few red carpet events, got a trip to costa rica to be on set for reality show

I’m so thankful @JoelECarlson ive been very blessed. It’s been a great ride. And I hope I have a few more years in me

Truthfully, these days most of my event invites come from http://ladyandtheblog.com though…

Q – #8    When you’re not taking care of your family and working on @imnotobsessed, what other interests take up your time?

Vera:    I love to read (when I can), play tennis during the warmer months, TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL. My fav hobby

I spend all day on the computer – so all my hobbies are offline.

Q – #9    Now some of your FAVORITES: Restaurant, comfort food, social media platform, recent book and celeb blogger.

Vera:    Ok! @JoelECarlson Fav Restaurant – La Nonna Bella in Long Island, Rosa Mexicana in NYC, Benihana (yeah I said it), Otto in NYC

Fav comfort food @JoelECarlson : fried chicken and colombian food (steak, rice, beans, plaintains)

Fav social media platform @JoelECarlson – Facebook – I find more interaction on that tool (twitter is second)

Fav recent book @JoelECarlson The Black Dagger Brotherhood (entire series) it’s like vampire porn so watch out, and The Hunger Games

Fav celeb blogger @JoelECarlson – dont have any. Is that bad? :)

Q – #10    Nope. You are your own creative leader. Do you think @imnotobsessed will ever include videos? (YouTube)

Vera:    I embed video (trailers etc) but I dont think I do enough to have my own YouTube channel.

Q – #11    To close. If you could have a meal with any one person (dead/alive), who would you pick and why?

Vera:    aw man that is a hard one. I guess I would pick… @JensenAckles__ (just kidding… or am i?)

no seriously I would choose my grandfather – miss him dearly.

@JoelECarlson:    That’s sweet! :) Thank you very much for your time and comments today. Enjoy the rest of your week. Regards! :)

Vera:    thank you for interviewing me! had fun :)


Twitterview with Greg Swan

Posted by on Tuesday, 25 January, 2011

@JoelECarlson – Hello everyone, and welcome to the Twitterview of creative-brained-groundhog-loving @gregswan. Lets get this thing started!

Q – #1    So @gregswan, where did yo grow up? Where did you go to HS and where did you go for schooling after HS?

A: I grew up in Iowa. Attended @drakeuniversity where I studied public relations and the changing nature of journalism.

Q – #2    So after Drake U, what was your first job, and how did you end up at @WeberShandwick?

A: I’m really glad I grew up in a small rural community. Good grounding. And married my h.s. sweetheart @feebusfeet :)

While I was still in h.s. I started working at an ad agency. Was there 4 yrs. Learned a lot about branding, paid media.

It was an unrivaled experience to learn about a marketing concept at school in am then go to it in “real life” in pm

Later I wrote for what become @dmcityview then co-founded an arts mag where I was editor in chief http://bit.ly/i8cbek

My wife and I chose to move to Minneapolis, largely because of the opportunities, entertainment, music scene here

When I graduated, I sent out two resumes and got two jobs. I chose @kohnstamm, which was a fantastic experience.

Then I came over to @wsmpls / @webershandwick, and the rest is history. Almost 12 years working at agencies now.

Q – #3    Many may know about your music blog. What is it called, and when did you start it?

A: I started @perfectporridge, my music blog, about 6 years ago. It’s grown into a BEAST that demands to be fed every day.

Here’s the most recent review from this morning: “Loch Lomond get into the skin around my eyes” http://bit.ly/efJjhF

Q – #4    How has Social Media effected the “PR world” and how it helps companies?

A: Social marketing is a natural extension of the philosophy behind Public Relations as a discipline.

But in the words of Spiderman, w/ great power comes great responsibility. I wrote a post about it http://bit.ly/flOhvg

Because practically everything today is social, we must be operating in a post-social media mindset to stay relevant.

Q – #5    As part of your work, you get to do some traveling. What cities have you been to, and does SM help in your visits?

A: I travel all over for work in the 48 and as far away as Spain and Alaska. SM is great for staying in touch w/ my family

If you travel often, I recommend checking out @uppward, a new socnet for frequent flyers.

Q – #6    Great! Let now get some of your FAVORITES: Restaurant, store, winter activity, comfort food & TC’s neighborhood.

A: I live in historic downtown Chaska, which not many people know exists. It’s a century old community akin to Stillwater.

So my favorite restaurants would have to be locally owned Tommy’s Malt Shop, @puremarket and the new La Quebrada.

Since I have 3 kids four and under most of my free time is dedicated to wrestling, coloring, wrestling, and wrestling.

And @doughamlin wants me to share that I have a “You’ve Got Mail” ringtone for text messages that makes me extra cool.

Q – #7    You get “Geek Cred” for that! To end, what would you encourage people interested in getting into PR to learn about?

A: Advice to those interested in PR: get an education beyond reading books/blogs then balance with “real” experience.

And I’m off to a meeting. Someone else can spam your Twitter feed for the next hour or so. Thanks

@JoelECarlson – Thank you @gregswan for your insight and time today. I enjoyed your “Batman in Seattle” photo blog entries! Take care.


Twitterview with Katie Schutrop

Posted by on Monday, 10 January, 2011

@JoelECarlson – Happy Monday to everyone! Today’s Twitterview is with @kshoop of @MetromixTC, so lets start this party!

@kshoop - Ready to go!

Q – #1    So @kshoop, where did you grow up, where did you go to college, and what local social-media/news/blogger helped you?

A: Born and raised in St. Louis Park (Go Orioles!) and proud @MarquetteU alum…

Actually, Mr. @DerushaJ played a part in me choosing @MarquetteU. Met w/ him (a fellow alum) as a HS senior for coffee

…where he gave me all the ins and outs of the College of Comm and what to do in MKE. Thanks @derushaj! cc @marquetteu

Q – #2    Good to get insights from people! So @kshoop what did you take at @marquetteu for courses? What do you do at @metromixTC?

A: Took PR & marketing courses for my major. Also a handful of dance classes (favorite course = African dance)

At @MetromixTC I am the marketing & social media coordinator. Lots of event & content planning & managing our SM sites

Q- #3    What kinds of things do you feature with @MetroMixTC, and who are your target audience?

A: Metromix is @kare11′s arts & entertainment site. So any happenings around the cities, restaurant/concert reviews…

event photos, and a ton of other fun stuff in between. Our audience tends to focus around the 21-35 demo

Q – #4    Cool! Now in your “spare time”, you also operate a MeetUp group as well. What is the group and what’s the focus of it?

A: I organize @YPCTC which is a monthly networking group aimed at those starting out in the comm industry

The idea is to allow others in similar stages of their careers to meet, network & be a resource to one another

This month marks @YPCTC’s 1 year anniversary which is crazy to me. I’ve met some really great ppl through the events

Q – #5    Can you share any plans or ideas for upcoming @YPCTC events?

A: Yes! The next @YPCTC will be at @Trygs on Wed., January 26 from 5:30 – 8. Planning on posting the FB event 2day.

Q – #6    Lets shift gears. How long have you been using Social Media personally, and what’s your favorite platform?

A: I had a blog w/ a friend in HS. I started using FB when it was “The Facebook” in 2004. So a while!

Favorite platform? Facebook for personal use, Twitter for networking & Foursquare for stalking all of my crushes…

…JK on the stalking part (kind of ;) ) But I love foursquare for getting tips when I’m out and about

Q – #7    Casual stalking huh? :) So do you have any unique badges? Do you contribute tips on @Foursquare?

A: Unique badges? I got a Real Housewives badge once. Maybe it’s foreshadowing? I do contribute tips…the best part!

Metromix offers tips on Foursquare that we help contribute to as well. Follow us at foursquare.com/metromix

Q – #8    FAVORITES Question: Restaurant, store (1 brick/mortar & 1 online), winter activity and Twin Cities neighborhood.

A: Restaurant? Hard to say. I heart Mexican so I’ll go with Pepitos in Minneapolis. Yum!

Store: @clicherocks & LEN Druskin Outlet. Online: Probably ModCloth.com

Winter activity: Going to/watching hockey…college, high school & (hopefully for the 1st time this year) the @mnwild

Neighborhood: I’m an Uptown girl. That one’s easy.

Q – #9    Sure! Do you have any personal or professional goals that you’re targeting for this year?

A: One professional is to help bring @MetromixTC’s & @kare11′s SM presence to the next level. Fun projects in the works!

A personal goal is to find more of a balance between work & personal life. A tough task when so much of what I do relates to

…what I love to do outside of the office.

Q – #10    To end today @kshoop, what mantra or job-searching advice would you care to share with those following today?

A: Since I’ve been little I’ve been told you get what you pay for which has held true for me in job searching and reaching

all my other personal goals.

@JoelECarlson – Nice. Thank you @kshoop for your time today, and best wishes with your new job and the @YPCTC group!

@kshoop – Thanks much!


Twitterview with Christian Betancourt

Posted by on Friday, 17 December, 2010

@JoelECarlson – Hello everyone following, and welcome to the Twitterview of local Twin Cities PR-guy @cbetancourtPR. Lets get our Tweet on!

Q – #1    So @cbetancourtPR, where did you grow up, and what kind of schooling/training did you receive to do the work that you do now?

A: I grew up near downtown in NE Mpls and attended the University of Minnesota, where I studied PR (@umn_sjmc) and policial science.

Interestingly, I started as a poly sci major and fell into PR while working on a US Senate campaign.

While working on the campaign, I produced a love for PR and declared PR as my second major. I had an amazing experience at @umn_sjmc!

Q – #2    @cbetancourtPR So what kind of PR work do you do now, and is blogging involved?

A: Currently, I my job is charged with creating online content (blogs) for our legal clients, who are mostly law firms.

On any given week, I write 30+ blog posts on topics ranging from DUI to car accidents and drug trafficking to medical malpractice.

Additionally, my group is also exploring new ways to support law firms in other social media capacities. Never a dull moment :)

What’s great about my position is that I get to research and develop stories on various topics, like a journalist would.

Q – #3    I see. Now when you blog, are Key Words or SEO important in the making of your posts?

A: Absolutely, when blogging, this is a key consideration. Clients want interesting, original content that drives traffic to their site.

SEO is critical to my position. Being about to write creatively while mixing in SEO keywords and making them flow is key.

Im thankful for the SEO training I obtained in college, other positions and at my current job. Its an invaluable skill to have in PR.

As PR continues to be charged with online content creation and SM, SEO skills will continue to be important to the profession!

Q – #4    @cbetancourtPR Now what kind of work did you do in the past with @lulugrimm & @kmskala regarding PR locally?

A: I currently work with @lulugrimm & @kmskala on the Comm Committee for @MinnesotaPRSA.

Currently, I serve as the social media lead for @MinnesotaPRSA and I manage all the social sites for the org.

@Lulugrimm and @kmskala lead our awesome committee of bright minds and we continue to push the envelope when it comes to Social

@MinnesotaPRSA has been a great playground for us to experiment with social media.

Q – #5    Good to hear from @lulugrimm & @kmskala on your work @cbetancourtPR! What are some other groups/orgs that you are a part of?

A: In addition to @minnesotaPRSA, I serve on the marketing board for a nonprofit, ARC Greater Twin Cities.

Currently, I’m assisting ARC to create an online presence and assist in other mktg activities. They own Value Village, so its fun too

For the most part, @MinnesotaPRSA keeps me busy the most, which I love.

Q – #6    Let move you your FAVORITES: Restaurant, store, sport(s), Mpls Neighborhood & gadget.

A: Fave Restaurants: Chino Latino, Stella’s, Fogo de Chao, Cafeteria, anything Mexican :), True Thai, Pizza Luce. I know Im missing some

Fave Stores: Macys, @mallofamerica, Best Buy, Apple and any other store where I can fiddle with things :)

I live in NE Mpls and I love the stores/pubs around my neighborhood: Surdyks, Bulldog, Whiteys, Gastofs, etc.

Fav Gadgets: my blackberry, blu-ray player, Wii. Others I wish I owned: ipad, Macbook Air, Flip Cam.

Q – #7    For high school/college students interested in PR, what would you encourage them to do to learn/experience?

A: HS: I encourage them to shadow PR pros and really learn what we do. Its not for everyone and not everyone can do it.

College: I encourage them to be involved in #PRSSA and do as many internships you can. Invaluable experience.

Also, take some business classes. Company’s want PR pros that speak the language of business. Probably my most important advice!

@JoelECarlson – Thank you @cbetancourtPR for your time and your in depth comments today. Have a great weekend & enjoy the winter!

@cbetancourtPR – Thx!


Twitterview #129 – With @MPLSTV

Posted by on Friday, 13 August, 2010

@JoelECarlson – Hello everyone, and welcome to this weeks final Twitterview with @MPLSTV as our guest. Lets tune in and Tweet out!

@MPLSTV – tune in and tweet out! We get it.

Q – #1    So @MPLSTV, how long have you been around, and what is your purpose/focus?

A:    Yo @JoelECarlson! We’ve been around since June of 2009. Our focus is to create a living document of the wonderful culture MPLS has.

Q – #2    How did you come up with the idea for @MPLSTV, and how big of a team do you have working on your efforts?

A:    Luck. @JoelECarlson The domain happened to be available and it just felt like the right time to start something new.

We have a staff of about 10, with 4 interns, and over 150 contributors who have helped out,

Q – #3    That’s a good sized “support group”. :) So where do your topic ideas come from, and how many posts do you avg in a week?

A:    Thanks @JoelECarlson! We ideate as a group and then produce videos. We also support local video content our site like @TVTV.

We try and post a video each day but that has been a challenge for us. We hope to overcome soon with more help,

Q – #4    So are you currently hiring or looking for more interns? What kind of qualifications are you looking for?

A:    We need all the help we can it. It’s hard because none of us get paid and can’t pay people, @JoelECarlson #emotionallabor

Posted an opening for a Senior Designer, @joelecarlson More positions will be posted next week on at http://mpls.tv/contribute #

Q – #5    I understand what you’re talking about. :) So good experience and training can be had though. No price for those right?

A:    Totally.@JoelECarlson We want everyone who helps out to grow and get better at what they do. The best way to learn is to do.

Q – #5    So does one have to be a “pure-blood” Minnesotan to work at @MPLSTV, or are “others” allowed to work on the team as well? :)

A:    We’re open to everyone who is willing to help out, JoelECarlson. Two of our staff members are from Maine, coincidentally.

Q – #6    So what are some topics that you’ve covered over the past week or two to give us an idea of the flavors of @MPLSTV?

A:    Each day we try to cover a different one. Mon – Music Tues – Comedy Wed – Interviews Thur- Food Fri – Events

Q – #7    That’s a nice plan and good variety. What do you get the most interest or “clicks” on generally?

A:    Our most popular series is City of Music thanks to @danhuiting Local bands perform in unique locations all over.

Q – #8    What kinds of plans do you have for @MPLSTV in the future? How can people help @MPLSTV the most if they enjoy the product?

A:    Our future plans include more programming & viewer supported content. We accept donations. http://bit.ly/DonatetoMPLSTV

We are also in the process of moving into a 1500 sq ft office in NE MPLS. We’re excited, @

Q – #9    That’s just awesome! To end the Twitterview today, what final thought or mantra would you like to share with everyone?

A:    Do what you love, and love what you do. It will take you places you have never known. Let’s Order Tacos!

@JoelECarlson – Thanks so much @MPLSTV for your time and comments today. All the best to you and your work in providing good content!

@MPLSTV - Thank you!