The Current Music NewsMusic News: Prince Sign O the Times boots sell for $75KJay Gabler • Sep 28, 2017Today's top music news stories include the sale of some Prince memorabilia, plans for a Cher musical, and the impending release of George Martin orchestral works.
Local Current BlogPrince items from Susannah Melvoin and others go up for auctionHanna Bubser • Sep 22, 2017Yet another Prince auction is upon us, and this roundup includes items once belonging to Susannah Melvoin, who was long close to Prince and is sister to Wendy Melvoin of the Revolution. Other offerings include items from Prince’s former horn player Eric Leeds, assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds, and costume designer Helen Hiatt. Currently, it…
Local Current BlogPaisley Park announces new exhibits, first anniversary celebrationJay Gabler • Sep 21, 2017Paisley Park has announced plans to celebrate the first anniversary of opening its doors as a museum, which happened a year ago on Oct. 6. As of that date, “visitors will see all new artifacts and installations representing iconic periods in Prince’s career, including new pieces from the Under the Cherry Moon, Diamonds and Pearls,…
Local Current BlogWith New Power Soul, Prince’s brother is bringing Paisley Park’s studios back to lifeAndrea Swensson • Sep 21, 2017After sunset on a Tuesday evening, purple lights shine on the white tiles that line Paisley Park and there are only a few cars left in the rear parking lot. The building’s public tours have shut down for the day, and the merch booths and cash registers are shrouded in purple fabric, all the lights…
Local Current BlogWhere can you watch Prince’s five officially released movies?Simone Cazares • Sep 12, 2017There’s no doubt Prince is best known for his contributions to the music industry, but there’s another side to his career. While Prince released countless music videos, filmed many of his live concerts and composed music for TV shows and movies, he also did some acting of his own, guest-starring in a couple of shows…
Local Current BlogJoan Osborne talks about covering Dylan and meeting PrinceJay Gabler • Sep 8, 2017Given how famously idiosyncratic his songs are, it’s remarkable how well Bob Dylan translates to cover versions. That’s been clear since the ’60s, when performances by Joan Baez, the Mamas & the Papas, the Byrds, Judy Collins, and other artists helped make the mercurial singer-songwriter a household name. The latest artist to put her stamp…
Minnesota State FairPrince honored in State Fair seed artLuke Taylor • Sep 1, 2017The Minnesota State Fair has hosted a seed art competition every year since 1965. In 2016 and 2017, portraits of Prince have been numerous in the show. 'I believe that because of the following that Prince had, we're probably going to see those kind of things continue,' says Ron Kelsey, Superintendent of Crop Art at the State Fair. Read more about the seed art and view a photo gallery.
Minnesota State FairState Fair Grandstand guru almost booked PrinceTim Nelson • Aug 30, 2017Grandstand shows are a highlight of the Minnesota State Fair, and it's Renee Alexander's job to bring in those shows every year. Looking back on the many acts she's successfully booked, Alexander considers Prince 'the one that got away.'
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Petitioners want a Prince statueJay Gabler • Aug 28, 2017Today's top music news stories include a petition to replace a Christopher Columbus statue with a statue of Prince; an upcoming Bob Dylan documentary; and Tim McGraw playing a private gig on Lake Minnetonka.
Local Current BlogPaisley Park announces battle of the bands finalists, including four Minnesota actsJeyca Maldonado-Medina • Aug 23, 2017Pho, iLLism, Radiochurch, and Purple Funk Metropolis will all be representing Minnesota at a Paisley Park battle of the bands being held Aug. 31 – Sept. 3. Nine finalists were chosen in total, the rest coming from around the country. The finalists will compete for studio time at Paisley Park, a mentorship from members of…
