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Andrea Swensson

@slingshotannie

Author, podcaster, music lover, otter enthusiast, mom about town. She/her.

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Almanac (@tptalmanac) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At 97 years old, James "Cornbread" Harris continues to captivate audiences with his distinct piano style. But have you ever wondered how he got his nickname? Author Andrea Swensson dives deep into his life in her new biography, shedding light on the story behind the name.

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Read about happy ending after 50-yr estrangement between Twin Cities musicians Cornbread Harris & ⁦Jimmy Jam⁩, thanks to author Andrea Swensson (⁦Andrea Swensson⁩). Book event & concert tonite ⁦The Cedar Cultural Center⁩. ⁦Star Tribune Going Out⁩ app.startribune.com/twin-cities-au…

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Meet the new duo Cornbread & Jam. After a nearly 50-year estrangement, piano men Cornbread Harris and Jimmy Jam put their world back together with joy The Cedar Cultural Center thanks to Cornbread biographer Andrea Swensson. Read The Minnesota Star Tribune review. Star Tribune Going Out startribune.com/cornbread-harr…

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Cornbread Harris—an unsung hero of Minneapolis rock and soul—is the subject of a new biography and compilation from Andrea Swensson, a name no doubt familiar to Prince enthusiasts. 💜 theseconddisc.com/2024/08/19/cor…

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Check out the award winning documentary Don’t Turn Your Back On Friday Night! The film chronicles the life and songs of the Midwestern Folk Punk rocker Ike Reilly . I’m the Executive Producer and it’s streaming NOW on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Google

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What a fun and fitting way to salute Bernadette Anderson, the late “neighborhood mom” on the Northside by renaming part of Russell Av N after her. Fantastic event organized by her son ⁦André Cymone⁩ and fam. Funky music w all star band featuring Sue Ann Carwell.

What a fun and fitting way to salute Bernadette Anderson, the late “neighborhood mom” on the Northside by renaming part of Russell Av N after her. Fantastic event organized by her son ⁦<a href="/andrecymone/">André Cymone</a>⁩ and fam. Funky music w all star band featuring Sue Ann Carwell.
Andrea Swensson (@slingshotannie) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New York friends! Jimmy Jam and I are coming your way and doing a pop-up book event at CAVEAT this Wednesday. Tickets include a copy of my new book, which details Jimmy’s reunion with his 97-year-old musician father Cornbread Harris. 💙 caveat.nyc/events/jimmy-j…

New York friends! Jimmy Jam and I are coming your way and doing a pop-up book event at <a href="/caveatnyc/">CAVEAT</a> this Wednesday.

Tickets include a copy of my new book, which details Jimmy’s reunion with his 97-year-old musician father Cornbread Harris. 💙

caveat.nyc/events/jimmy-j…
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Come out to support Andrea Swensson and her new book, Deeper Blues about Jimmy Jam's father Cornbread Harris, if you're in the tri-state area! Jimmy Jam will also be in the house! A DO NOT MISS conversation!💜

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THANK YOU to author (and former Fetoid!) Andrea Swensson for signing copies of Deeper Blues, her emotional, epic story of James “Cornbread” Harris Jr. The book features an afterword by Jimmy Jam. Look for these in our gift dept and online here: electricfetus.com/UPC/9781517915…

THANK YOU to author (and former Fetoid!) <a href="/SlingshotAnnie/">Andrea Swensson</a> for signing copies of Deeper Blues, her emotional, epic story of James “Cornbread” Harris Jr. 
The book features an afterword by <a href="/flytetymejam/">Jimmy Jam</a>. Look for these in our gift dept and online here:
electricfetus.com/UPC/9781517915…
Down in the Valley (@downnthevalley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

These 3 amazing book titles landed this week! Alex Van Halen, Judas Priest albums by album, and Andrea Swensson's new one on Cornbread Harris! Golden Valley and Maple Grove.

These 3 amazing book titles landed this week! Alex Van Halen, Judas Priest albums by album, and <a href="/SlingshotAnnie/">Andrea Swensson</a>'s new one on Cornbread Harris! Golden Valley and Maple Grove.
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Saw Nick Cave in Paris recently at the Accor Arena and I was really struck by that song Joy where he sings “We’ve all had too much sorrow, now it the time for joy.” I was thinking to myself, yeah that’s about right.