In a conversation with The Local Show host Diane, the July Artist of the Month shares the ways the Minnesota music scene gives him vitality as an established working artist.

Face the Feeling is an apt title for Riccio’s second album. “I had learned that I had to become a more honest person with myself in adulthood,” she says.

Billie Holiday passed away; The Beatles released 'All You Need Is Love'; John Coltrane passed away; Simple Minds made their live debut; Virgin Records signed Keith Richards to a solo deal; Bono received the French government's highest cultural honor; and Ron Asheton was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists on the Minnesota Yacht Club lineup would you like to hear?

You could look at Foreign Tongues, the Rolling Stones' 25th album, as a tour of the group's musical variations. But it mixes reliable fun and remarkable energy with a generous attitude toward aging.

Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.

The Current’s Happy Hours at Surly Brewing Co. featuring a DJ set by a host from The Current and a live music performance from Girl Tones on Thursday, August 20 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Kitty Wells passed away; Desmond Dekker was born; the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records; Sean Cassidy had his one and only No. 1 hit; and the White Stripes played their shortest concert ever, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be ways to keep cool would you like to hear?

John Lennon suffered a tragic loss; Elton John got his first No. 1 album in the U.S.; Ray Davies temporarily resigned from the Kinks; Ian Curtis of Joy Division was born in Greater Manchester; and Prince gave free albums to U.K. tabloid subscribers, Today in Music History.