This summer, the History Theatre’s Glensheen will return for a second run. Acclaimed local playwright Jeffrey Hatcher and the Suburbs’ Chan Poling wrote the book and music (respectively) for the show, which premiered in October. According to the History Theatre, the reprise comes by popular demand — the show’s original run was nearly entirely sold out, breaking…

Nominations for this year’s Brit Awards — commonly regarded as the British equivalent of the Grammys — have been announced. Leading the nominees are Adele, James Bay, and Years & Years — each of whom nabbed four nominations. The awards will be presented in London on Feb. 24. (Billboard) We are remembering the life and music of David Bowie in…

Teenage Moods: Select Buds Teenage Moods are set to release Select Buds at the 7th Street Entry on Friday. The Moods are one of the more notable surf-psych bands in the Twin Cities scene, but their shows have been few and far between since their 2014 full-length Rosebuds. The band haven’t released any tracks off of…

After hearing of influential saxophonist Morris Wilson’s passing last weekend, we wanted to take some time to look back at his impact in the Twin Cities through his music and social work. Wilson, known as one of the greatest Twin Cities saxophonists, was a key player in the rhythm and blues, funk and jazz scenes,…

Before local act Gramma’s Boyfriend bring all their force to The Current’s 11th Birthday Party on Saturday, Jan. 23, take some time to get acquainted with the quirky quintet known for their energy and danceable sound. Here are six fun facts about Gramma’s Boyfriend, and you can click below to hear frontwoman Haley Bonar talk with Mac Wilson…

Run-D.M.C. will be the first rappers ever to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Recording Academy announced on Wednesday that the iconic trio will be this year’s recipients of the award previously presented to the likes of Jefferson Airplane, Herbie Hancock, and Linda Ronstadt. (Billboard) We are remembering the life and music of David Bowie in a series of…

This week feels like a special show for me, because I have been following Holly Hansen’s career, interviewing her, and listening to her music for almost the entire time that I’ve worked full-time as a professional music journalist in the Twin Cities. I’ve probably seen her perform with her band Zoo Animal about a dozen times, and…

Natalie Cole was laid to rest on Monday with a memorial service at the Church of God in Los Angeles. Among those in attendance at the service were Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, and Chaka Khan. “I feel so blessed to have called you my friend, and my buddy, and many times my confidante,” said Robinson. “You are…

10. Decorated with what looked like the cheapest decorations you could get at Party America, France Camp’s release show was fantastically weird. Jay, pictured above, failed in his coordination of a raffle to let a crowd member smash a guitar. He then handed the guitar off to a friend who gladly destroyed it. This was…

Each week on the Local Show, we’ll meet a new person from the Minnesota music community who has some fresh discoveries to share in a feature called “Ask a Cool Person.” These people will come from all corners of the scene, including record store clerks, recording studio engineers and producers, artists, writers, bookers, photographers, and…