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: Happy Days, Music, & Art
There's a little bit of a drive to see Happy Days: A New Musical, but it's worth it to see the popular TV series come to life. Join The Fonz and the rest of the gang as they try to save their local hangout. As for here in St. Cloud, Aimee Lee pays tribute to The Carpenters with other musicians, and The Wild Spirit Band hits the stage.
The Weekender: Music, Dance, and Theater
It's your last chance this season to catch the musical talents of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra as they perform their 1954 in America concert. It's also the second to last weekend to watch two actors portray twenty characters in the last Pioneer Place Theater production of the season.
The Weekender: A Musical Weekend
There is a wide variety of music in the St. Cloud Area this weekend. From country and folk rock, to classical works of Bach and chorale music there is plenty to listen to and enjoy for any enthusiast
The Weekender: Last Weekend of Tarzan, A Train Show, & More
The high flying aerial effects of Tarzan hit the stage for a final weekend of performances. There are two shows around the area this weekend for both work working enthusiasts, and train enthusiasts. Finally the artwork of CSB and SJU seniors goes on display for your enjoyment.
The Weekender: The Music of Broadway & Sinatra, Plus More
The Weekender is full of music from your favorite Broadway hits, as well as hits from Frank Sinatra. Also highlighting our weekend is the 22nd Annual Spring Pow Wow at SCSU, a dinner theater in Little Falls, and two special musicians performing with the CSB/SJU Orchestra.
The Weekender: Opening Art Exhibits, Music, and More
There are a few new art exhibits opening up at SCSU, and the Stearns History museum. John Gorka will be performing at BoDiddley's, and The Veranda Lounge has three free concerts. Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks also return to the Pioneer Place stage with their latest show.
Local Funny Man Hits The Stage With Steve-O [AUDIO]
Local Funny Man Adrian Washington says he has been planning to bring Steve-O to St. Cloud ever since he opened for him in Odessa Texas. You can catch both of these comedians on stage at the River's Edge Convention Center.
The Weekender: Steve-O, Adrian Washington, C. Willi Myles, and More
The Weekender is full of comedians. Steve-O, Adrian Washington, and C. Willi Myles will all be performing this Saturday in St. Cloud. But if you want something different than a comedy act, there's plenty more to do in The Weekender
The Weekender: 10 Years of Art Crawls, Music, and More
This weekend we start the year long celebration of Art Crawls in downtown St. Cloud. Saint John's Prep is also hitting the stage with the Broadway musical Oliver. A Grammy award winning string quartet is making appearances in schools, a fundraiser, and a concert, while the CSB/SJU Theatre Departments once again take to the stage.
SCSU Celebrates First National Championship [VIDEO]
St. Cloud State University celebrated the Wrestling team on their first National Championship in Atwood Memorial Center. This is also the University's first National Championship honors. Head Coach Steve Costanzo, along with wrestlers Tim Prescott, Austin Goergen, and Clint Poster spoke to the crowd of wresting fans.
The Weekender: Plays, Ballets, St. Patrick’s Day
The Weekender features a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Dance and celebrate the Irish holiday with Little Fall's own Battlelegs. Steel Magnolias is also is hitting the stage this weekend, and you can catch a ballet that's in town for one night.
The Warm Weather Brings an Early Start to the Golfing Season [VIDEO]
Boulder Ridge Golf Course opened up their driving range to the excitement to golfers. Craig Hill and Harry Stanius were a few of the golfers that took their first swings of the season.