This week on Good News on The Current, we feature a story about Coldplay — who are clearly living their commitment to community and to the environment.

Charlie Parr at The Dakota on August 3

Morris Day & the Time, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Sounds of Blackness, and more entertained a huge crowd in downtown Minneapolis on the second day of Taste of Minnesota 2024. Attendees also enjoyed plentiful food options, a F1rst Wrestling exhibition, and zip lining on the sunny Sunday.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to video games would you like to hear?

Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight Canadian musician Robbie Robertson, best known for his work playing lead guitar for Bob Dylan and for being a member of The Band, and for his collaborations with director Martin Scorsese.

GZA & The Phunky Nomads at The Dakota on July 31

Minnesota Bluegrass Festival on August 8 - 11 in Richmond, MN.

Hiatus Kaiyote at the Palace Theatre on Friday, July 12.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have titles with a kind or inspirational message would you like to hear?

The writer and musician died due to a brain aneurysm on Monday, July 1. She was 62.