The Current, Carbon Sound, and Radio Heartland are excited to present Minnesota Music Month this April. We’ll celebrate on air, online, and with four shows in St. Paul, all featuring local music performances to celebrate our thriving Minnesota music community.  

In a 2019 proclamation, Gov. Walz named April as Minnesota Music Month. Minnesota Music Month recognizes the deep influence of its artists and their contributions to foster understanding of one another through music. The month is a chance to honor the creativity, energy, and rich history of Minnesota’s music scene. 

The full schedule of The Current’s St. Paul events and programming for Minnesota Music Month is below — sign up for our weekly newsletter, Cross Currents, to stay informed on all upcoming announcements regarding artists that will be performing at Minnesota Music Month events HERE! 

Minnesota Music Month show dates, locations, and information: 

Thursday, April 3 

• The Local Show in the UBS Forum, hosted by Diane 

  • Location: UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio 

  • Event Info: Live conversation and music, plus the release of the results for the second annual Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report | Doors 4 p.m. | Performance 4:30 p.m. | All Ages 

  • Tickets: This event is SOLD OUT! If you were unable to secure a pass to this event, don't worry! You'll be able to enjoy the full recording of it later in April when we air it on The Local Show. Stay tuned for more details.

Monday, April 7 

• Twin Cities PBS Presents the STAGE Premiere Party with The Current, hosted by Zach McCormick 

  • Lineup: Acoustic set of music from Kiss the Tiger 

  • Location: TPT’s Studio A in Downtown St. Paul 

  • Event Info: Doors: 5 p.m. | Performance: 6 p.m. | All Ages 

  • Tickets: The only way into this show is to win tickets. The ticket giveaway entry period has now ended. Congrats to the lucky winners! 

Thursday, April 10 

• Carbon Sound and The Current Present: Minnesota Music Month featuring papa mbye + friends 

  • Lineup: papa mbye + friends

  • Location: Amsterdam Bar & Hall 

  • Event Info: Doors: 7 p.m. | Performance: 7:30 p.m. | Ages 21+ 

  • How to attend: This is a free event with RSVP! Click this link to fill out the RSVP for to let us know you’ll be attending.

Friday, April 25 

• The Current and Radio Heartland Present: Minnesota Music Month featuring Bad Bad Hats, Gully Boys, Kiss the Tiger, and Lighter Co.

  • Lineup: Bad Bad Hats, Gully Boys, Kiss the Tiger, and Lighter Co.

  • Location: Amsterdam Bar & Hall 

  • Event Info: Doors: 6 p.m. | Performance: 6:30 p.m. | Ages 21+ 

  • How to attend: The only way into this show is to win tickets. The ticket giveaway entry period has now ended. Congrats to the lucky winners! 

Minnesota Music Month Programming: 

• Twin Cities PBS Presents STAGE with The Current:  

  • The Fourth season of STAGE – an award-winning local music series by Twin Cities PBS - kicks off in April! 

    Hear the performances and interviews Sunday nights at 9 p.m. on The Local Show and watch the entire show Monday nights at 9 p.m. on TPT 2 and streaming on the PBS App. 

    Recorded live at the 7th St Entry, each episode of STAGE pairs a beloved Minnesota artist alongside the musicians they want you to know about. 

•  Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report: 

  • The results of the second annual Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report, a poll of the local music industry celebrating the top emerging local talent, will be announced during the Forum event on April 3. 

• Minnesota Music Day (April 10): 

  • Tune-in to The Current to hear all local music, all day long. 

This activity is supported, in part, by the City of Saint Paul Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization Program, Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and sponsored by Visit Saint Paul.