Joshua Akkerman

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.

Free Trolley During Summertime By George

Summertime by George kicks off tomorrow night. The St. Cloud Metro Bus Trolley will once again be providing free rides to and from Lake George. It will run every Wednesday night.

Jeremiah Korfe Talks Summertime by George & His New Music [AUDIO]

Jeremiah James Korfe will be taking the stage tonight at 6:30 p.m. He says he will be playing his new single "Work" as well as some songs from his upcoming album. Todd Hurst and his band "The Whiskey Three" will be opening the show starting at 5:00 p.m.

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.

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.

.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.

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.