Triple Falls Productions

31/10/2024

Over the last 60+ years Bobby Drengler has been involved in playing music, recording music, creating spaces for live music to be enjoyed. From Two Fish Studios in Mankato which has a storied history in the Mankato music scene. He calls himself a producer and in that role he's worked with a number of artists from Ron Arsenault to John Denver and many more that we were excited to discover.

In this episode we explored Mankato's music history accross a few recongnizable event space formats; ballrooms, bars, studios, and more like the outdoor annual people's fair in Mankato, MN which took place over the course of 30 years.

There's lots of name drops and location IDs in this episode for those looking to dive a bit deeper. We were delighted that Bobby joined us and shared such a neat map of the history of live music in the area.

24/10/2024

We interviewed Dylan Mock on the Podcast and learned about d.mo, BDE Boys, and Mock Production Studios based in Mankato, MN.

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We talked music production, finding creative voice, mn hip hop, and some from Dylan's experience launching a recording studio in Mankato. He and his team are al

24/10/2024

If you're looking to keep up with EDM & DJ Shows in the area make sure to follow EDM Mankato page and keep an eye out for events & updates.

24/10/2024

Dylan Mock joined us on the podcast! We talked music production, finding creative voice, mn hip hop, and some from Dylan's experience launching a recording studio in Mankato - Mock Production Studios. He and his team are also hosting a regular Open Mic event in Mankato which offers musicians of all kinds an opportunity to get stage experience and try out music.

d.mo is 1/4 of the BDE Boys and a solo artist in his own right. In Summer 2023 the BDE boys got a chance to open for Flo Rida at the Mankato Ribfest.

24/10/2024

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Alaena is a fashion designer and founder of Orinlaen and the co founder of Altelier which is a Saint Peter based hand made small batch custom clothing shop. Alaena runs the shop with her mother and focus on using eco friendly materials and timeless styles. We chatted about fast & slow fashion as wel...

22/10/2024

Ben shares an update from their collaboration with Kathy Werzer. From Foxby to The Orange Goodness, MN music has a lot to offer. Tune in for more exciting updates and performances from our favorite local bands!

18/10/2024

Show tonight at Mankato Brewery! Hold Each Other Close: A DUAL ALBUM RELEASE! Kaleb & The Nightingale Band X Poor Lemuel

💜🕯️❤️🍄👐’The Things You’ve Kept, You’ll Keep Until….’ by Kaleb & The Nightingale Band is OUT NOW👐🍄❤️🕯️💜

It has been a wild road getting here, but here we are. The whole album is ready for you! It always feels so crazy and weird and exhilarating, and terrifying to finally get to release day.

The album is available on CD and all the usual streaming places
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/254iO3B7auCKTuQECV1Vvj?si=FxRr6MBBR4GRq_HK_cIocA
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-things-youve-kept-youll-keep-until/1769491770
YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mpOKYzZJrr_Dx4N-pA9Ipi4Joq8NZNUS0&si=fv9vkyGlN19N02o5
Other Places
kalebbraun-schulz.hearnow.com/the-things-you’ve-kept-you’ll-keep-until…
CDs will be available at all of my future shows, Tune Town in Mankato, and you can also order them directly from me!

Here are 10 songs about a bunch of stuff. It’s a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. From optimistic peaks and looking toward the future (Someday is a Long Long Time), to sitting down with mistakes and hard truths (Unbeatable), to journeys to a slightly surreal countryside (Willow Hill), to feeling like the devil in the deep blue (One Arm Free, No Legs Free), and lots of other happy/sad/weird/nostalgic business. These sets of lyrics are brought to life by the Nightingale Band, an eclectic band that plays with genre and instrumentation. The seven piece ensemble put in so much work from the inceptions of these songs to the stage and studio. It’s so fun to see songs grow up as everyone gets comfy with ‘em and lends their musical voices.

This bad boy was recorded with Colin Scharf at his Gold Mine Studios in Mankato, MN. I must say it was quite the honor and joy to work with someone like Colin. He brought so much to the table. The guy is the real deal in every sense. He was never shy to present new ideas that would help bring the songs to new places. I think our musical palettes were just similar enough and just different enough to make something really cool and maybe unexpected. Colin does so much cool stuff in so many different aspects of our community. I’m so grateful to have had the experience of diving into this album with him.

I hope we were able to make something that resonates with you. Maybe it makes you smile, maybe cry, maybe dance, maybe reflect, could be anything. The Nightingale Band & I are so grateful for all the support we’ve received throughout this process. Thank you all. We love you so much and are sending hugs 🥰

Credits:

All songs written and performed by
Kaleb Braun-Schulz & The Nightingale Band
Recorded and mixed at Gold Mine Studios in Mankato, MN by Colin Scharf
Produced by Colin Scharf & Kaleb Braun-Schulz
Asst. Engineering by Tyler Vaughn and Kadin Bartlett
Mastered by Jon Bumhoffer

Kaleb Braun-Schulz - Vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar, bass (6), aux percussion (1, 3, 6,).
Cooper Fuller - Electric Guitar, acoustic guitar (5), backing vocals, pump organ (2, 5), aux percussion (5)
Peter Jacobs - Piano, organ, mellotron flutes (10)
Braeden Gatchell - Bass
Noah Christ - Drums
Ryan Shirk - Trombone
Brent Ekstrom - Trumpet, cello (5)
Colin Scharf - Aux percussion (1, 3, 6, 10)
Pete Klug - Electric guitar on “Turned Out To Be True”
Trace Hafner - Electric guitar on “Fountain Street.”
Andrew Braun - Co-writer for “For Tomorrow”
Jenn Melby-Kelley - Co-writer for “Willow Hill”

1. Someday is a Long Long Time
2. Early Phases
3. One Arm Free, No Legs Free
4. Unbeatable
5. Vanilla Candle Scene
6. Fountain Street
7. Debts
8. Turned Out to be True
9. For Tomorrow
10. Willow Hill

Cover Art by Taylor Weir
Interior and disc Art by Lydia Helder
Photography by Digital Alchemy Photography

This whole process was so cool and I am such a happy camper. There were so many people, organizations, and businesses that helped make this happen. Thank you to Arts Center of Saint Peter, KMSU at Minnesota State Mankato, Triple Falls, Copycats Media, The Free Press of Mankato MN, MSU Reporter, Mankato Brewery, Shelley Pierce, Timothy Lind, Mal Murphy, Laura Christine, Marne Stover, Mark Braun, Poor Lemuel, Christina Donley, Neely Prenzlow, and of course the Minnesota State Arts Board.

We wouldn’t have been able to make and release this record in this way if not for the Minnesota State Arts Board taking a chance on us by giving us a Creative Individuals Grant. It is so incredible to live in a state that invests in the arts and offers opportunities like these grants. Receiving this honor has allowed us to give back to the larger community in ways we typically aren’t as able to.

Kaleb Braun-Schulz is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

We really really really hope you enjoy!
🌸 Kaleb

18/10/2024

💜🕯️❤️🍄👐’The Things You’ve Kept, You’ll Keep Until….’ by Kaleb & The Nightingale Band is OUT NOW👐🍄❤️🕯️💜

It has been a wild road getting here, but here we are. The whole album is ready for you! It always feels so crazy and weird and exhilarating, and terrifying to finally get to release day.

The album is available on CD and all the usual streaming places
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/254iO3B7auCKTuQECV1Vvj?si=FxRr6MBBR4GRq_HK_cIocA
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-things-youve-kept-youll-keep-until/1769491770
YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mpOKYzZJrr_Dx4N-pA9Ipi4Joq8NZNUS0&si=fv9vkyGlN19N02o5
Other Places
kalebbraun-schulz.hearnow.com/the-things-you’ve-kept-you’ll-keep-until…
CDs will be available at all of my future shows, Tune Town in Mankato, and you can also order them directly from me!

Here are 10 songs about a bunch of stuff. It’s a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. From optimistic peaks and looking toward the future (Someday is a Long Long Time), to sitting down with mistakes and hard truths (Unbeatable), to journeys to a slightly surreal countryside (Willow Hill), to feeling like the devil in the deep blue (One Arm Free, No Legs Free), and lots of other happy/sad/weird/nostalgic business. These sets of lyrics are brought to life by the Nightingale Band, an eclectic band that plays with genre and instrumentation. The seven piece ensemble put in so much work from the inceptions of these songs to the stage and studio. It’s so fun to see songs grow up as everyone gets comfy with ‘em and lends their musical voices.

This bad boy was recorded with Colin Scharf at his Gold Mine Studios in Mankato, MN. I must say it was quite the honor and joy to work with someone like Colin. He brought so much to the table. The guy is the real deal in every sense. He was never shy to present new ideas that would help bring the songs to new places. I think our musical palettes were just similar enough and just different enough to make something really cool and maybe unexpected. Colin does so much cool stuff in so many different aspects of our community. I’m so grateful to have had the experience of diving into this album with him.

I hope we were able to make something that resonates with you. Maybe it makes you smile, maybe cry, maybe dance, maybe reflect, could be anything. The Nightingale Band & I are so grateful for all the support we’ve received throughout this process. Thank you all. We love you so much and are sending hugs 🥰

Credits:

All songs written and performed by
Kaleb Braun-Schulz & The Nightingale Band
Recorded and mixed at Gold Mine Studios in Mankato, MN by Colin Scharf
Produced by Colin Scharf & Kaleb Braun-Schulz
Asst. Engineering by Tyler Vaughn and Kadin Bartlett
Mastered by Jon Bumhoffer

Kaleb Braun-Schulz - Vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar, bass (6), aux percussion (1, 3, 6,).
Cooper Fuller - Electric Guitar, acoustic guitar (5), backing vocals, pump organ (2, 5), aux percussion (5)
Peter Jacobs - Piano, organ, mellotron flutes (10)
Braeden Gatchell - Bass
Noah Christ - Drums
Ryan Shirk - Trombone
Brent Ekstrom - Trumpet, cello (5)
Colin Scharf - Aux percussion (1, 3, 6, 10)
Pete Klug - Electric guitar on “Turned Out To Be True”
Trace Hafner - Electric guitar on “Fountain Street.”
Andrew Braun - Co-writer for “For Tomorrow”
Jenn Melby-Kelley - Co-writer for “Willow Hill”

1. Someday is a Long Long Time
2. Early Phases
3. One Arm Free, No Legs Free
4. Unbeatable
5. Vanilla Candle Scene
6. Fountain Street
7. Debts
8. Turned Out to be True
9. For Tomorrow
10. Willow Hill

Cover Art by Taylor Weir
Interior and disc Art by Lydia Helder
Photography by Digital Alchemy Photography

This whole process was so cool and I am such a happy camper. There were so many people, organizations, and businesses that helped make this happen. Thank you to Arts Center of Saint Peter, KMSU at Minnesota State Mankato, Triple Falls, Copycats Media, The Free Press of Mankato MN, MSU Reporter, Mankato Brewery, Shelley Pierce, Timothy Lind, Mal Murphy, Laura Christine, Marne Stover, Mark Braun, Poor Lemuel, Christina Donley, Neely Prenzlow, and of course the Minnesota State Arts Board.

We wouldn’t have been able to make and release this record in this way if not for the Minnesota State Arts Board taking a chance on us by giving us a Creative Individuals Grant. It is so incredible to live in a state that invests in the arts and offers opportunities like these grants. Receiving this honor has allowed us to give back to the larger community in ways we typically aren’t as able to.

Kaleb Braun-Schulz is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

We really really really hope you enjoy!
🌸 Kaleb

17/10/2024

Alaena is a fashion designer and founder of Orinlaen and the co founder of Altelier which is a Saint Peter based hand made small batch custom clothing shop. Alaena runs the shop with her mother and focus on using eco friendly materials and timeless styles. We chatted about fast & slow fashion as well as how clothing is produced and developed as well as the materials that make up our clothing. We enjoyed learning more about clothes and getting to know more about what's available in our region.

Orinlaen and Altelier
216 S. Minnesota Ave. St. Peter Mn89

04/10/2024

The Keepin It Local show is always Keepin an eye out for new sweet local music to play. 🎸

Share it with Ben and Chris! 🎵

Ben runs the Keepin' it Local show on KMSU.

This and more in episode 163 of the TF Cast. Join us as we explore the vibrant music scene in Mankato!

Tune in to Keepin it Local on KMSU 89.7 Thursdays at 3pm!

04/10/2024

Ben shares some highlights from his discovery through the Keepin' it Local show on KMSU.

This and more in episode 163 of the TF Cast. Join us as we explore the music scene in Mankato!

Discover how local artists are shaping their sound and find out about exciting new projects. Plus, listen to advice for musicians looking to gain local exposure.

Tune in to Keepin it Local on KMSU 89.7 Thursdays at 3pm!

03/10/2024

Mike Diechman is the Founder and CEO of Akasha Civita which aims to bring more electronic music to Mankato to help create opportunity for transformational experiences. He's creating raves by collaborating with lighting, audio, visual, and laser technicians to surprise and delight his audiences. RAVE | Radical Audio Visual Experience.
In this episode we discussed the last shows that happened in the area and a bit about what people can expect for the upcoming events. Mike has promoted 9 events bringing bass & edm to Mankato since the launch of Akasha Civita on 11/11 in 2021. He also has big plans for the future that we explored a bit in this episode.
Mike has also been DJing as Alienboi. We talked inspiration for the project and some sounds he's excited about.

Find Upcoming Akasha Civita Events & Buy Tickets Online https://ac-edm.com/

03/10/2024

With Ben Scruggs we discussed the vibrant music scene in Mankato! Discover how local artists are shaping their sound and find out about exciting new projects. Plus, listen to advice for musicians looking to gain local exposure. E163 with Ben Scruggs!

Ben Scruggs is on KMSU 'Keepin it Local' show Thursdays 3-4pm with Chris Bertrand.

02/10/2024

A clip from episode 163 where Ben Scruggs gives his tips on the bands that are worth keeping an eye on this fall. There's lots happening in the area still with Soul Folk Union and Pocket Lounge making some progress on their releases!

01/10/2024

Larry McDonough Quartet: Larry McDonough, Richard Terrill, Craig Matarrese, Dean White. The Composers Showcase explores the art of composing from the perspective of the composer. The 2024 event featured Larry McDonough and the Larry McDonough Quartet.
The Quartet will present original pieces from the project SpecAbilities, in which children with disabilities write melody fragments and we write pieces based on the melodies. Larry has composed several pieces based on melody fragments written by the children. He created harmonies and rhythmic patterns to fit the melodies.
The full session is available online.

01/10/2024

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
― Ferris Bueller
Get ready for an album release party! Poor Lemuel and Kaleb Braun-Schulz are finally ready to unveil their new music.

30/09/2024

Get ready for an album release party! Poor Lemuel and Kaleb Braun-Schulz are finally ready to unveil their new music.

27/09/2024

In this episode, we talk with Alex about his latest album, "Endless Innocence." He shares struggles with growing up, societal expectations, and the pressures of adulthood that influenced his music.
TF Cast ep.162 with Alex Lemmermann aka Teenage Superman

26/09/2024

Staying adventurous and exploring life one day at a time.
TF Cast ep.162 with Alex Lemmermann aka Teenage Superman

23/09/2024

On how to learn from your live performances.
TF Cast ep.162 with Alex Lemmermann aka Teenage Superman

20/09/2024

Alex shares his vision for the album.
TF Cast ep.162 with Alex Lemmermann aka Teenage Superman

19/09/2024

Kaleb just finished recording an album with the Nightengale Band, 'The Things You've Kept, You'll Keep Until', will be released on OCTOBER 18!, there's an upcoming release show on October 18th where you can get a copy of the album with entry to the show!
Learn what Kaleb has been up to, the upcoming show, and the behind the scenes on the album release.

19/09/2024

Alex shares a bit about what went into his latest album.

TF Cast ep.162 with Alex Lemmermann aka Teenage Superman

12/09/2024

Ben Scruggs is a guitar player and songwriter for the Mankato based band called "Poor Lemuel".
After recently finishing up the recording for his next album, Ben is getting ready for a release party concert collaboration with Kaleb Braun Schulz on October 18th.
During this episode Ben played a few songs from the upcoming album. We were thrilled to get this update with Ben and learn about what went into the making of the latest album.

Sponsors:

This and every episode of the Podcast is sponsored by Triple Falls Productions, an a/v company based in Mankato MN that specializes is sound, lighting, and multi-camera Livestreaming solutions.

Extras:
Watch Ben's previous appearances on the Podcast.

Band Members:
Ben Scruggs - Guitar/Vocals
Krista Okins - Keys/Vocals
Cooper Fuller - Guitar
Kaleb Braun-Schulz - Bass
Brent Burg - Drums
Ken Markham - Percussion

12/09/2024

Upcoming deadlines for grants!
We see lots of cool projects come out of these programs.

🎨 Calling all Artists in the region! 🌟

Apply for the $3,000 Professional Mid-Career Artist Grant, designed to help you take your art to the next level. Whether you're exploring new directions, continuing a project, or starting something that felt out of reach, this grant is here to support your growth. Applications are open to all disciplines—visual arts, music, theater, and more. Don’t miss out—apply by October 1, 2024! 💡✨

Learn more: www.plrac.org/artist-grant