I grew up in southern Minnesota near the town of Austin. There I worked for a video production company, and my love for video just grew from there. I attended St. Cloud State University majoring in Mass Communications. After graduating in 2011, I moved to Duluth to take a job as a director at The Northlands Newscenter. I spent three years there, and finally decided that it was time to move back to St. Cloud, and that is how I ended up here at Townsquare Media. Outside of work I enjoy fishing, riding motorcycle, playing bass guitar, and camping with my family.
Joshua Akkerman
The Weekender: Halfway Jam, Anthony Bourdain, & More
This weekend marks the start of Halfway Jam 2015 featuring Skillet, Puddle of Mudd, Saving Abel and many more. Anthony Bourdain will also be talking about his travels at the State Theater in Minneapolis, and GRAMMY nominated John McCutcheon will performing in Sartell.
John McCutcheon kicks off Sartell’s Music in the Park
GRAMMY nominated artist John McCutcheon will be kicking off the Sartell Free Music in the Park series. He will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. There are four performers this year, and two more movies being shown at Pinecone Central Park.
Skillet Headlines Halfway Jam This Weekend [AUDIO]
Skillet replaces Buckcherry in the Halfway Jam lineup which also features Night Ranger, Autograph, Hinder, Saving Abel, and Puddle of Mudd. Halfway Jam Producer Tommy Vee says a new pre-party show was also added to the lineup.
GB Leighton Headlines Summertime by George [VIDEO]
GB Leighton isn't new to Summertime by George. The band has played here several years, and frontman Brian Leighton says they are excited for another year in St. Cloud. They will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Summertime by George kicks off at 5:00 p.m. with songwriter Julie Patchouli and guitarist Bruce Hecksel.
The Weekender: Reba, Hairball, Deuces Wild & More
This weekend is full of great music from country star Reba McEntire, rock tribute band Hairball, and the fun that is Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos. There's more in The Weekender, check it out.
Lamont Cranston Band Set To Play At Lake George
This is the Lamont Cranston Band's first time performing at Summertime by George. They are a blues band who've played with and opened for countless artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Rolling Stones, and even The Blues Brothers. Dan Aykroyd even invited the band to play at his House of Blues in Chicago, Cleveland, and Atlantic City.
Vote Now For Your Favorite Sing-Along At The Minnesota State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get Together is in need of your help. They are looking for sing-along songs to add to the Great Sing-Along playlist. Vote for your favorite sing-along and it might be sung by thousands of people at the Minnesota State Fair.
The Weekender: Tour of Saints, Avenue Q, and More
This weekend features a 50-mile bike ride through Central Minnesota, as well as some great music hitting the stage at the College of Saint Benedict and at Munsinger Clemens Gardens.
Johnny Holm Band Returns to Lake George [VIDEO]
Johnny Holm talks about where he started his band, playing at Summertime by George, and his new song "Minnesota Summer Nights". Catch the Johnny Holm Band at Summertime by George. They hit the stage at 6:30 p.m.
The Weekender: It’s the 4th of July
Lots of great events this weekender to celebrate the 4th of July. From fireworks to music there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Martin Zellar Makes Debut at Summertime by George [VIDEO]
Summertime by George is featuring a new musician to the festival tonight, but you still might recognize his name. Martin Zellar has played in St. Cloud before, but is still looking forward to playing at Lake George. He hit's the stage at 6:30 p.m.
The Weekender: A New CD, Rapids River Days, and the Lemonade Concert & Art Fair
This weekend features the release of Levi Pelzer's first album. He's having a CD Release Party at Pioneer Place. There are also two parades this weekend during Rapids River Days, and Granite City Days, which will be kicked off by the popular Lemonade Concert and Art Fair.