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Tuesday November 9, 2021

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Mitski, 'The Only Heartbreaker'

November 9, 2021 • "The Only Heartbreaker" enlists an '80s sound in classic "Take On Me"-style that emphasizes the histrionics of intentionally sabotaging something or someone.

Wednesday November 8, 2017

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Dan Wilson On Mountain Stage

November 8, 2017 • The songwriter and producer performs some of his famous collaborations, including Adele's "Someone Like You" and The Dixie Chicks' "Not Ready To Make Nice."

Dan Wilson On Mountain Stage

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Sunday September 24, 2017

Watch Live Performances By Dan Wilson, Son Little, Martin Sexton Trio And More

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Watch Live Performances By Dan Wilson, Son Little, Martin Sexton Trio And More

September 24, 2017 • Stream performances from a diverse group of songwriters as they celebrate fall with Mountain Stage, live at the Culture Center Theater.

Friday August 25, 2017

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Dan Wilson On World Cafe

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August 25, 2017 • The frontman and songwriter for Semisonic talks about co-writing with artists like Adele, Dixie Chicks and Gabe Dixon, and performs songs from his album Recovered.

Dan Wilson On World Cafe

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Wednesday October 29, 2014

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Dan Wilson On Mountain Stage

October 29, 2014 • The hit-making songwriter and former Semisonic frontman performs new solo songs and an old favorite.

Dan Wilson On Mountain Stage

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Friday April 25, 2014

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Dan Wilson On World Cafe

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April 25, 2014 • If Wilson's name doesn't ring a bell, trust us: You'll know at least a few of his songs.

Dan Wilson On World Cafe

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Tuesday January 29, 2008

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Dan Wilson: From Semisonic to Solo

January 29, 2008 • Dan Wilson is best known as the primary singer and songwriter for the Grammy-winning rock band Semisonic, though his collaboration with the Dixie Chicks also won him and the band many accolades. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.

Dan Wilson: From Semisonic to Solo

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