Scenic Route
Interview with Jeremy Ylvisaker and JT Bates on Scenic Route
Guitarist Jeremy Ylvisaker and drummer JT Bates are two of the most high-caliber musicians in the Twin Cities music scene, both with over two decades of experience and countless credits on records over the years from both local and national artists. Ylvisaker has previously played with The Suburbs and collaborated with Andrew Bird, while Bates is currently performing with Bonny Light Horseman. The two came to Grand Marais as part of the Unplugged 2022 event at North House Folk School, and chat with Will Moore about their musical beginnings, interests, and inspirations.