Performing a MicroShow in Minneapolis carried with it a bit of history for the legendary New Orleans jazz outfit. 'The first time that the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ever played a show outside of New Orleans was here in Minneapolis in 1963,' bandleader and bassist Ben Jaffe told the audience before the group launched into a grooving, journeying three-number set.

On Sept. 23, 2017, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with Josh Ritter, who performed at the Clown Lounge within the Turf Club in St. Paul. Ritter performed a number of songs from his latest album, 'Gathering,' which was released just one day before this MicroShow was recorded.

Beth Ditto performed a special acoustic concert for the latest MicroShow from The Current. Hear the entire show, and watch a video for the break-out single 'Fire.'

Use this form to enter The Current's Beth Ditto #MicroShow giveaway between 12:30 p.m. CDT on Monday, June 5 and 11:59 p.m. CDT on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

On May 16, 2017, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with Father John Misty, who performed at Icehouse in Minneapolis. Listen to the songs and see performances from that intimate gig here.

Use this form to enter The Current's Father John Misty #MicroShow giveaway between 12:30 p.m. CDT on Monday, May 1 and 11:59 p.m. CDT on Sunday, May 7, 2017.

In April, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with Craig Finn, who performed at St. Paul's James J. Hill House. Listen to the songs from that intimate gig here.

In November of 2016, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with Mike Doughty, who performed at St. Paul's James J. Hill House. Listen to the songs and see performances from that intimate gig here.

In April of 2016, The Current hosted a #MicroShow with Bob Mould at the Turf Club in St. Paul. On the same day that Prince passed away, Mould shared a blistering and cathartic eleven-song set from his time in Sugar and his work as a soloist. Listen to songs from that performance on our website.

The Current hosted a #MicroShow with Ben Folds at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Minn., back in November of 2015. Ben played some older songs as well as songs from his new album, 'So There.' Listen to the songs and watch video from the performance.