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The Cactus Blossoms live in Studio One

Iowa Public Radio | By Al Schares,
Phil Maass, Tony Dehner
Published September 22, 2017 at 3:33 PM CDT
IPR/Tony Dehner
The Cactus Blossoms performing live in IPR's Studio One.

Wow! Everything anyone has said about siblings singing together is true! Check out the amazing harmony of Jack Torrey and Page Burkum of The Cactus Blossoms. They dropped by IPR’s Studio One for a short performance and some conversation with IPR’s Mark Simmet. The harmonies are really striking and are, of course, reminiscent of a couple of Iowa’s favorite sons The Everly Brothers, but these Minneapolis brothers are top-notch writers and arrangers too! All four of these tunes are from their album “You’re Dreaming” and the final tune you may recognize from the TV series Twin Peaks. Enjoy. 
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Al Schares
Al Schares is IPR's Music Program Director
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Phil Maass
Phil Maass is a two-time Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association Hall of Fame inductee and the Technical Producer for Iowa Public Radio. He holds a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College. Maass has worked for over three decades bringing the live and produced performances to IPR's audience, and is a passionate believer in the power of music and radio in your life.
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Tony Dehner
Tony Dehner is an award-winning Senior Music Producer, host and writer for Iowa Public Radio Studio One. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Dehner has worked for over two decades bringing the best AAA music to IPR's audience, and is a passionate believer in the Iowa music scene — after all, every musician was a “local musician” at the beginning of their career!
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