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Erik Koskinen performs songs from 'Burning the Deal'

Erik Koskinen performs songs from his new album, 'Burning the Deal,' in the Radio Heartland studio.
Erik Koskinen performs songs from his new album, 'Burning the Deal,' in the Radio Heartland studio.Mary Mathis | MPR
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by Mike Pengra

May 29, 2019

Erik Koskinen - Darlin' (Live at Radio Heartland)
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Erik Koskinen - Gun (Live at Radio Heartland)
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Erik Koskinen - Sell Out (Live at Radio Heartland)
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Erik Koskinen's latest album had a different flight plan than his previous records. Burning The Deal is being released this Friday, May 31, and contains several songs that Erik took with him to Brotherlyn Studios in Ojai, California. With the help of producer Bernie Larson, Erik rounded up some top-notch studio players including Greg Leisz, Jennifer Condos and Jay Bellarose. Erik played his new songs for them once; they rehearsed them two or three times and then recorded.

For his album release show this Saturday, June 1, Erik's excellent band will be playing the songs with him at the Turf Club. For a preview, he brought the guys into the studio for a live session on Radio Heartland.

Songs Performed


"Darlin'"
"Gun"
"Sell Out"
All songs from Erik Koskinen's 2019 album, Burning the Deal, available on Real Phonic Records/Tone Tree Music.

Personnel


Erik Koskinen - guitar, vocals
Paul Bergen - guitar
Josh Gravelin - bass, vocals
Richard Meddick - drums

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