Paul Metsa in Celebration of his book alphabet Jazz: Poetry, Prose, Stories and Songs

This Music & Storyteller Session will be in two parts. In the first set, Paul will be joined in conversation with music journalist Andrea Swensson, who will also moderate some questions from the audience. In the second set, Paul will play solo, as well as be joined by his longtime musical compatriots Sonny Earl and Mari Harris.

Paul Metsa is a legendary musician and has been called "the other great folk singer from Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range." He has played over 5,000 professional gigs, has won eight MN Music Awards, released 12 original recording projects played at and produced hundreds of benefits, and hosts a weekly radio and television show. He is celebrating his new book Alphabet Jazz- Poetry, Prose, Stories, and Songs. It is a collection of work that was written between 1984-2022. He describes it as "my valentine to the City of Minneapolis, where over 40 years I…