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Luke asks a special guest three personal music questionsairing at 8 a.m. every Friday on Northland Morning.Back Tracks is sponsored by: MPECU

Back Tracks: Three Music Questions with Mike Smíšek

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Michelle Bennett, Wolfskull Creative

For Mike Smíšek, visual design and creating music have some commonalities. As the owner of Šek Design Studio and the core musician behind Slope City, Mike has an investment in both creative endeavors. Slope City is on stage this Saturday night with Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners at Bent Paddle Brewing in Duluth.

Mike's first album purchase was a parentally-unapproved schoolyard deal. His first concert included several notable musicians that helped define the 90s. And his guilty pleasure song comes from a musician that has had multiple resurgences during their decades-long career. "It's just a very memorable song, and obviously it's a very catchy hook."

Back Tracks receives support from Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union. You can hear Back Tracks every Friday at 8am on Northland Morning.

Luke Moravec is the host for Northland Morning on The North 103.3. He’s also a local actor, musician and writer. He loves puzzles, riddles and fun mysteries.
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