The Twin Cities is a literal melting pot of amazing musicians and singers. 

                                   Here are some of my friends and artists that I am a fan of:

Margaret Cox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJKn85Fd1p8

The late Steve Raitt (Bonnie's brother) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSZ0icz-TGw

Patty Peterson and Debbie Duncan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwyels5dFIY&feature=related

Paul Peterson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4U7b9XTrHc 

Kenny Holmen, Dave Barry and Donnie Lamarca, Shaun Labelle, Stokley Williams, Daryl Boudreau with Jeff Lorber http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ab0VEc2qok

Stevie Greenberg and Lipps Inc (Funkytown)  http://www.funkytown.com/

Rocket Club: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6Wk91Om3hs  North Country, killer tune

Jodie Sellers: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jsellers 

Renee Austin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw7gsR-OJcA 

Mark Lichteig: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uPxPr1csUM

Mick Sterling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix3vm6WXYow

Andy Kotz, killer guitarist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPvsgWGov0&feature=related

Lisa Keith: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcdxo2EBvwg

The late Doug Maynard with Geoff Bouchier, (guitar) Bobby Vandell, (drums) Dik Hedlund, (bass) John Della Selva,  (guitar) Melanie Rosales and Margaret Cox (BV)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkheKvGGXMY