Brother Wallace — Let's Get Together (Live at the Forum at Minnesota Public Radio)

Why It Matters

The concert demonstrates how live, community‑centric content can boost public radio’s audience engagement and attract sponsors, reinforcing its role as a cultural hub.

Key Takeaways

• Brother Wallace performed "Let's Get Together" live at MPR Forum.
• Song emphasizes unity, love, and community participation for all.
• Audience response included applause, cheering, and energetic engagement.
• Performance showcases MPR's commitment to local arts programming.
• Live streaming expands reach, reinforcing public radio's cultural relevance.

Summary

Brother Wallace took the stage at Minnesota Public Radio’s Forum, delivering a live rendition of his upbeat anthem “Let’s Get Together.” The performance, streamed and recorded for MPR’s audience, blended gospel‑inflected vocals with a driving band, creating a festive atmosphere.

The song’s lyrics revolve around unity, love, and collective celebration, repeatedly urging listeners to “get together” and “thank we are free.” The crowd responded with enthusiastic applause, cheering, and spontaneous clapping, underscoring the track’s infectious energy.

Signature lines such as “what a time, what a time” and the call‑and‑response “you and I” punctuated the set, while the host’s brief interjections encouraged audience participation. The repeated refrain served both as a rallying cry and a memorable hook that resonated throughout the venue.

Beyond entertainment, the event highlights MPR’s strategic investment in local music programming, which drives listener loyalty and opens avenues for sponsorships. By broadcasting live community‑focused concerts, public radio reinforces its cultural relevance and creates new revenue streams for both artists and the station.

Original Description

Watch Brother Wallace and his band perform "Let's Get Together" live

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Georgia singer-songwriter Chris Wallace — known artistically as Brother Wallace — has been a choir director and music teacher, but his musical acumen led him to a connection and collaboration with U.K. band The Heavy. It was from that friendship that Brother Wallace's career as a soul and R&B artist got underway. "You got one life," Wallace says. "You might as well live it to the fullest."

Brother Wallace's debut album, Electric Love, releases on May 8, 2026, on ATO Records. Now touring in support of the album, Brother Wallace and his band visited the Forum at Minnesota Public Radio to play a live set before a studio audience. Between songs, Brother Wallace chatted with The Current's Bill DeVille about his life and career so far. Watch a performance of "Let's Get Together" above.

Musicians

Christopher Wallace – vocals, keyboards

Ian Newberry – guitar

Travis Murphy – bass

Jordan Manley – drums

Credits

Guest – @brotherwallaceofficial

Host – Bill DeVille

Producer – Derrick Stevens

Audio – Derek Ramirez; Erik Stromstad

Video – Josh Sauvageau; Tom Campbell; Sean Belcher

Graphics – Natalia Toledo

Digital Producers – Reed Fischer, Luke Taylor