All fall we’ve been featuring look-backs at our Americanafest Day Stage, taped at East Side Bowl and presented by WMOT, World Café, and NPR Music. New this week is the Minneapolis brother duo The Cactus Blossoms, featuring their songs "Powder Blue" and "Something's Gotta Hold." Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum were late bloomers in music, launching their band when in their 30s. A residency in St. Paul helped them hone their sound, and by 2016 they had a deal with the area’s famous folk label Red House Records.
On Sept. 20, we heard Jack and Page dial in their blend of Everly Brothers, Chris Isaak, and Buddy Holly as they tapped their 2024 album Every Time I Think About You for superb songs that linger in the memory.
Watch clips from their performance below or on our new YouTube channel, where you can find the full-length performance and Day Stage livestream.
