Twin Cities Song Story: Instant Songwriting

Editorial
Twin Cities Song Story is a locally produced podcast focusing on the process of how a music finds its way to the stage. This month Mark Sweeney interviews Jill Bernard about her one woman historically based improvised musical Drum Machine. Jill created the show in 2002 and has toured it internationally. She talks about how music, history and her numerous musical collaborators have influenced the show and her approach to solo improv. We also discuss finding balance between song structure and the emotional expression of her characters. The podcast ends with a song from a past performance of Drum Machine accompanied by Jack Barrett. Get more from Jill at her blog.
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Mark Sweeney
Mark Sweeney is a performer/ composer/ writer living in Minneapolis. He's recently been seen performing with Savage Umbrella, as well as at The Minnesota Fringe Festival and the Tiny Funny Women Fest. He also hosts and produces the podcast Twin Cities Song Story at noisepicnic.com