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.

The Weekender: The Great Minnesota Get Together, Music, & More

One of the best times of the year the Minnesota State Fair kicks off the weekend and will run through Labor Day. Also there are a couple music in the park series coming to and end this weekend so be sure to check those out.

Come On Down – St. Cloud Man To Appear On Popular Game Show [AUDIO]

A St. Cloud man recently earned the opportunity to stand on The Price is Right stage along side Drew Carey. Duane Bible played the game Side by Side. Hear what he had to say about the experience.

Chris Hawkey Is Bringing New Music To Summertime By George

This is Chris Hawkey's fourth time headlining Summertime by George, and this time he is bringing some of his new music to the stage. His latest album, Country Underneath, just came out this year and Hawkey says he'll be playing every song off that album at the concert. He'll be taking the stage at 6:30 p.m.

The Weekender: Sizzling Summer Art Crawl, Don’t Hug Me, & More

This weekend features the annual Sizzling Summer Art Crawl. All of the artists and businesses will be flooding St. Germain Street. The fifth installment of the Don't Hug Me Musical series is also making it's St. Cloud premiere. There's more in The Weekender.

The Beatles Abbey Road Comes to Summertime by George [VIDEO]

Collective Unconscious has been playing the music of The Beatles since the band started. Performing the entire album was actually one of their first performances after they released their first album. Singer Jeff Engholm says you'll be hearing this great music, and more at tonight's Summertime by George.

The Weekender: Benton County Fair, Illusionist Dan Sperry, & More

This weekender features fair food, rides, and more at the Benton County Fairgrounds. If you're looking for a great magic show, Illusionist Dan Sperry is is town for one night only. There's also more music for everyone's taste this weekend.

A&W Raises Money For Wounded Warrior Project and Hands Out Free Root Beer Floats [VIDEO]

Sartell A&W was handing out free root beer floats today as part of National Root beer Float Day. They were also raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Pamela McNeill Takes The Stage With Rumours & Dreams [VIDEO]

Pamela McNeill isn't new to the Summertime by George stage, but this is the first time she is taking the stage with one of her own shows. She also has the pleasure to perform to the Lake George crowd twice this year since she will be performing with The Fabulous Armadillos later this month.

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.

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.

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.

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.