The Current’s Music On-A-Stick at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand features Atmosphere & Friends on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.

Elvis Presley's first interview appeared in print; Moscow teens were pilfering pay-phone parts to make their own electric guitars; Mick Jagger made his acting debut; Natalie Merchant sang her last gig with 10,000 Maniacs; and Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on The Steve Allen Show, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention authors or writers would you like to hear?

The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.

The local duo of Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou performed at the northeast Minneapolis cidery’s patio on Thursday, July 24.

Beastie Boys released 'Paul's Boutique'; Thurston Moore was born; Bob Dylan disappointed fans by plugging in; The Beatles recorded the first take of a George Harrison tune; and Neil Young joins Crosby, Stills and Nash, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break what songs about water would you like to hear?

With his beard, long hair and brown felt fedora, the jazz flugelhorn player and composer cut an unforgettable figure in American culture.

Caamp reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame for the first time and end a 10-week run at No. 1 with “Let Things Go.” The Beaches and Lana Del Rey also reach Hall of Fame status.

Jennifer Lopez was born; Survivor topped the charts with 'Eye of the Tiger'; 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' the film opened; The Stones had a spot of bother in Blackpool; U2 and UB40 topped the album and singles charts, respectively, in 1993; and the Beatles met the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Today in Music History.