Family inspires the work of visual artists Seitu Jones and his granddaughter Hunter Powell. We catch up with Emmy-Award winning composer Steve Heitzig at his home in St. Paul to learn the secrets of his songwriting process. There is a science to Marilyn Garber’s watercolor botanical art. And singer/songwriter Peter Himmelman performs songs from his newest album.

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Minnesota Music in this Episode:
Big Quarters “Intro” & “Good Look” — http://bigquarters.blogspot.com/
Grant Dawson “Looking Back” — http://www.grantdawsonmusic.com/
Bill Banfield “And What Would You Like To Hear Little Lady” — http://billbanfield.com/home.html
Greg Herriges “Lady” — http://www.gregherriges.com/
James Buckley Trio “Cover Art” & “Puerile Song”- http://www.myspace.com/jamesbuckley
Jason Shannon “Slow Down Love” — http://www.jasonshannonmusic.com/
Jeremy Messersmith “Novocain” — http://www.jeremymessersmith.com/