THE LONG RIDE HOME is the intriguing story of a Minneapolis soul singer doing his best to thrive in clubland. This eye opening book is penned by one of the most recognizable voices in the Twin Cities music scene, Mick Sterling, and is filled with moments of insight, surprising tenderness, dry humor and confessions from a singer who's played thousands of gigs in everything from smoky bars to huge outdoor festivals. THE LONG RIDE HOME is an introspective for everyone who enjoys live music featuring interviews from the most recognizable Twin Cities music icons. You'll never watch a band on stage in quite the same way again.

The Long Ride Home: A Life in the Minnesota Music Scene

Mick Sterling

Crotalus Publishing

An engaging book of essays about what's important in life: music, art, respect, faith, heartbreak, and humor. Mick Sterling is a very humorous and thoughtful soul. --Louie Anderson, Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, bestselling author, and St. Paul native Minneapolis music legend Mick Sterling is a natural-born storyteller and he gives us much to ponder, here: The perfect slice of toast. Cringey basement parties. Naked swimming lessons. Sharing a stage with Prince. Saying goodbye to his son. And Else. Tender moments, awkward moments, moments that make you glad to be alive, Sterling leaves it all on the page. Juxtaposing his silliest observations with his darkest heartbreak, he's formed an unforgettable anthem of life that will make you want to crank up the volume of your own life and roll the windows all the way down.

And Else: A Version of Life According to Mick Sterling

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The Long Ride Home: A Life in the Minnesota Music Scene

And Else: A Version of Life According to Mick Sterling