Brother Ali visited the MPR booth to chat with Mary Lucia and perform for the crowd.

Rockabilly artist JD McPherson stopped by the MPR booth to talk with Mary Lucia and play some tunes for the crowd.

Indie hip-hop collective Doomtree are among the most influential forces in the Twin Cities hip-hop community. Founding member, P.O.S., dropped by the MPR booth to kick it with Mary Lucia and perform for the crowd.

After Caroline Smith's performance at the MPR booth last year, there's little doubt that State Fair onlookers are in for a treat once again 2012.

Local singer-songwriter Chastity Brown's blending of folk, soul, roots and rock music has created a unique and new sound for the Twin Cities.

American folk rockers Dawes have been touring steadily since the release of their 2011 sophomore album, "Nothing is Wrong." The group visited the MPR booth to chat with Mary Lucia and play a few songs.

Whatever your reasons for attending the State Fair this year — the carnival rides, the seed art, the hall of giant vegetables — we’re guessing that if you’re a reader of this here blog, you’re going to seek out some live music. And we’re here to help! Between the Grandstand and all of the free…

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Win tickets to attend "Minnesota Music On-A-Stick" with Semisonic, The Jayhawks, Jeremy Messersmith and Dessa at the State Fair Grandstand.

As in past years, The Current is planning to host an array of special guests and record a series of sessions at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. MPR’s booth, which will be once again located on the corner of Judson and Nelson, will be home to mini concerts with national acts Dawes and JD McPherson,…