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Coffee Break: Festivals!

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

February 04, 2025

Music fans enjoying Chappell Roan's performance on the main stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
Music fans enjoying Chappell Roan's performance on the main stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Madison Poppen for MPR

Believe it or not, festival season is right around the corner! There is much to be excited about — including the return of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival (now with one more day!), and Iowa’s Hinterland Music Festival.

More from The Current: A guide to music festivals in Minnesota (and nearby) in 2025

Today, let’s look ahead to warm weather and good times. Let’s put together a playlist of bands we can’t wait to see!

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands playing an upcoming festival would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Charlie Parr- Over The Red Cedar
Alabama Shakes- Hold On
Soul Asylum- Tied To The Tracks
Indigo Girls- Closer
Gigi Perez- Sailor Song
Margo Price- A Little Pain

Coffee Break: Festivals!