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
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.
Artists and Art Lovers Gather for the Art Fair in the Gardens [VIDEO]
Artists and Art Lovers gathered at Munsinger Clemens Gardens for the 9th Annual Art Fair. I met two artists who are displaying their work this year, one for the first time and one was an art fair veteran. The Art Fair in the Gardens goes until 7:00 p.m.
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.
The New Seats Are In And Ready For A Show [VIDEO]
The new Paramount Theater seats have been installed and are ready for their debut. A total of 806 news seats were installed with updated and new amenities for theater guests. Executive Director Bob Johnson says everyone who worked on the project did a great job.
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.
.38 Special Headlining Sauk Rapids Fire Department Fundraiser
.38 Special will be headlining this year's benefit for the Sauk Rapids Volunteer Fire Department. The show is this Saturday night with the music starting at 5:00 p.m. This is an outside performance at Rollies Rednecks and Longnecks in Sauk Rapids.
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.
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.
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.
Free Summer Concerts at Barden Park
There are multiple free concerts this summer including three performances by the St. Cloud Municipal Band at Barden Park in St. Cloud. One of the nights features David Seutter evaluating antiques brought in by the audience. All of the concerts will also have Root Beer Floats.