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Pictured above are the members of the Dan Nelson Trio, the quartet version. From the lower left, John Gruber playing the bass guitar, in the corner Matthew Brown playing the drum, Dan Nelson on guitar, and Martha Marnocha on keyboards. Photo courtesy of W
Pictured above are the members of the Dan Nelson Trio, the quartet version. From the lower left, John Gruber playing the bass guitar, in the corner Matthew Brown playing the drum, Dan Nelson on guitar, and Martha Marnocha on keyboards. Photo courtesy of WTIP. Inset is the cover of the book “100 Things to do in Wisconsin Before you Die” by author Dannelle Gay.

One of the few working drive-in theaters, the Apostle Island sea caves and John Dillinger’s hideout are among the attractions of northwest Wisconsin, but have you made it out to them? All of them? Dannell Gay has. She’s the author of “100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Before You Die” – and has actually visited 191. Gay joins “Simply Superior” host Robin Washington to share the highlights of her jaunts through our area.

Also, Dan Nelson has been lauded as a talented young jazz guitarist who’s recruited two veteran musicians to create the Dan Nelson Trio – or three for an occasional quartet. The three-member version joins Washington to showcase their distinctive interpretation of jazz standards that they bring to Twin Ports clubs.

Episode Credits

  • Robin Washington Host
  • Robin Washington Producer
  • Ezra Wall Producer
  • Kate Spranger Producer
  • Dannelle Gay Guest
  • Martha Marnocha Guest
  • Dan Nelson Guest
  • John Gruber Guest

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