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Minnesota Music Day: All-local, all day

Kerry Alexander of Bad Bad Hats plays at The Current's 11th birthday party at First Avenue in January
Kerry Alexander of Bad Bad Hats plays at The Current's 11th birthday party at First Avenue in JanuaryNate Ryan/MPR

by Jay Gabler

May 21, 2016

Every spring, on the Saturday of Art-A-Whirl, The Current celebrates Minnesota Music Day: we go all-local, all day long. Tune in on this sunny Saturday as we celebrate the music of our great state.

Below is the schedule of our hosts on The Current. Starting at 7:00, Sean McPherson will host a special all-local Radio Free Current — get your requests in! Those of you who are Art-A-Whirling can see lots of live local music, too; click here to see a guide.

12-2 a.m.: Jade
2-4 a.m.: Brian Oake
4-6 a.m.: Jill Riley
6-8 a.m.: Andrea Swensson
8-10 a.m.: Teenage Kicks with Mark Wheat
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Bill DeVille
3-7 p.m.: Mac Wilson
7 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Radio Free Current with Sean McPherson

Wondering what you're hearing? Check our playlist. Want to keep the party going? Our Local Current stream will meet your Minnesota music needs 24/7/366.