Original Music Videos for Emerging Local & Regional Musicians

Presented by Eli Gardiner of Gardiner Productions, in partnership with Adventures in Americana

The North Country Song Sessions merge Eli’s two passions: visual storytelling and songwriting. Live music is fleeting, a moment in time. These sessions capture that magic in a unique location of the artists' choosing. Call them field recordings, call them stripped-down performances—it’s all about the song.

Eli Gardiner 10/26/22 Eli Gardiner 10/26/22

Nick Hensley

For the third video in the North Country Song Sessions, I got to hang out with Nick Hensley on the sidewalk outside his St. Paul home, where he played me a new song near a tiny, roadside library. Watch the music video for his single “Second Hand Love”.

Eli Gardiner 9/28/22 Eli Gardiner 9/28/22

Sarah Morris

In this second edition of Season 1, North Country Song Sessions, local Sarah Morris shares a new song under a willow tree in her backyard from her upcoming album, to be released in early 2023. Her next show in the Twin Cities is Friday, October 14 at kj’s hideaway, supporting Amanda B. Perry’s album release. Join me for what will definitely be an excellent show by one of the Twin Cities’ own!

Eli Gardiner 8/31/22 Eli Gardiner 8/31/22

Clare Doyle

Local singer-songwriter, videographer, and new content contributor for Adventures in Americana, Eli Gardiner met up with Clare Doyle on the back porch of her house in Saint Paul Minnesota on a breezy summer day. The storm clouds were coming in fast as we set up, having to take shelter on her porch as a brief summer rain storm passed over. We hope you enjoy this first edition of the North Country Song Sessions music video series!