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Podcast: Making a Scene Presents
Episode: Interview with Dan Leary of Institutional Green
Description: Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dan Leary of Institutional Green
Institutional Green is a St. Paul, Minnesota rock trio that turns sharp writing, lived-in musicianship, and Twin Cities grit into what the band itself calls a kind of “heartland indie rock hot dish.” The group features Dan Leary on vocals and bass, Kevin Henretta on guitar, and Billy Dankert on drums and vocals. Their debut full-length, Deep Pockets, arrived in April 2025 and introduced a band rooted in post-pandemic reflection, local history, and the stubborn spirit of the Minnesota music community. Public profiles and coverage describe the...