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9:30 Coffee Break: Applause Morning Show

9:30 Coffee Break: Applause

We are looking for songs that feature clapping from the members of the band at the end of a studio version of a song. What songs should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

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Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Gerhard's Brats

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton told Jill Riley and Steve Seel about a new local best-practices bratwurst company called, Gerhard's Brats.

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Today in Music History: Honoring Nick Drake Morning Show

Today in Music History: Honoring Nick Drake

The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened on stage in London, Mick Jones debuted with The Delinquents, and honoring Nick Drake on his birthday Today in Music History.

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The audacity of Low: What does a band ‘owe’ us when we pay to see them perform? Local Blog

The audacity of Low: What does a band ‘owe’ us when we pay to see them perform?

Whether you attended Rock the Garden, listened to the live broadcast from home, or simply followed along on Twitter, chances are you’ve caught a few mumblings and grumblings about Low’s 27-minute-long, one-song set. As the sun peeked out and the crowd peeled off their rain ponchos, the Duluth trio launched into their song “Do You [...]

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Countdown: Artists Who Rock with Pride

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Volcano Choir premiere new single
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Volcano Choir premiere new single "Byegone"

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New Hot: three big releases from Australia, Canada and Iceland

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