Local Current Blog
Spot a staffer! Behind the scenes at Rock the Garden
by Jay Gabler
June 22, 2014
From on-air hosts to behind-the-scenes production staff, employees at the Current and the Walker Art Center worked hard but enjoyed their day yesterday at Rock the Garden. If you see us out and about today, say hi! All of us love having this opportunity to meet our listeners.
Barb Abney grabbed some time with her pals in GRRRL PRTY.
David Safar, the Current's music director, behind the stage on Vineland Place.
Jacquie Fuller, host of Teenage Kicks, enjoyed the day.
Jess Horwitz, of MPR's Membership team, walked out to hear Jeremy Messersmith's soundcheck.
Leah Garaas—one of my colleagues on the Current's digital team—and I were reflected in Dan Graham's mirrored-glass sculpture.
Speaking of reflections, here's digital producer Luke Taylor, captured in a thoughtful moment.
Mary Lucia and Barb Abney were live on air from our broadcast base in the Walker's cinema.
Matt Perkins of the Current's marketing team.
Rachel Joyce, on the Walker Art Center's staff, helps to make sure the legions of media who come to cover Rock the Garden have all the info they need.
Engineer Michael DeMark is recording the music for broadcast on the Current next weekend.
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
