Episode 02

Episode #02: Things As They Appear

Original Recording Performed: May, 20th 2014 at at The Underground theatre in Duluth, MN

Podcast released: July 15, 2014

Synopsis: Blake and Rick talk war & whiskey. The bees get in somehow. Songwriter Brianna Lane plays a show. Mary shows up on her day off. Andy writes a new song. Zach plans a hiking adventure. And a couple enjoys “date night.”

Special Guests: Jonathan Otis of Lake Superior Honey Co., Kellie Nitz on the upright bass, Lane Prekker on washboard/percussion, and Mayor Don Ness.

Why Jon Otis is IN: Has honey.

Songs: Written by: Blake Thomas, Mary Fox, Andy Frye
 * 1) "Love Don't Live on the Highway" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake
 * 2) "Minneapolis" by Brianna Lane, vocals by Brianna Lane
 * 3) "Till and Sow" by Brianna Lane, vocals by Brianna Lane and Blake
 * 4) ["Whatcha gonna do?"] by Andy?, lead vocals by Andy Frye
 * 5) ["It's alright to say goodbye"] by Blake?, lead vocals by Blake
 * 6) In My Bones by Brianna Lane, lead vocals by Brianna Lane
 * 7) "Sittin' on top of the World" by Walter Vinson & Lonnie Chatmon, vocals by all.
 * 8) ["You are an apple that rests like a rhyme in my hand"] by Blake?, vocals by Mary and Blake
 * 9) ["I run to you light lightning"] by Blake?, vocals by Blake

Cast: Blake Thomas, Mary Fox, Andy Frye, Ryan Nelson, Andy Bennett, Katy Helbacka, Zach Stofer, Robert Lee.

Recorded and Mixed by: Nick Gosen

Edited by Nick Gosen, Blake Thomas

Firsts and Lasts
 * First appearance of The Announcer
 * First appearance of Rick
 * First musical Guest
 * First performance by Andy Bennett
 * Tied for most songs since Episode 01 (9)
 * Tied for least songs since Episode 01 (9)