Local Current BlogThe Brick in Minneapolis: An interactive first look at the new downtown venueAndrea Swensson • Mar 15, 2012AEG-owned space will host first concert on Monday night
Local Current BlogTwin Cities Celtic Music Showcase returns for round twoJon Schober • Mar 15, 2012The benefit will again help the Emergency Foodshelf Network
SXSWFiona Apple, Alabama Shakes among first SXSW highlightsAndrea Swensson • Mar 15, 2012Thank you, NPR Music, for conveniently lining up several of this year’s indie buzz bands on one bill. After a particularly tedious day of traveling difficulties I wasn’t feeling particularly adventurous when I rolled into Austin last night, but I was pleasantly surprised by the array of talented acts I was able to witness by…
Local Current BlogZak Sally releases Sammy The Mouse book seriesJon Schober • Mar 15, 2012He'll tour the Twin Cities and Chicago through next weekend
SXSWThursday SXSW check-insJon Schober • Mar 15, 2012Mark Wheat and Andrea Swensson call-in live from Austin
SXSWSXSW Interview: Martin Dosh and Jeremy YlvisakerAndrea Swensson • Mar 15, 2012Andrew Bird's bandmates talk about Dan Deacon and appearing on The Colbert Report
Local Current BlogThe Nomad World Pub celebrates seven years of funPeter Valelly • Mar 14, 2012Booking/sound guy Trevor Engelbrektson talks memories and local music
DuluthLow, Zoo Animal playing Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery this summerAndrea Swensson • Mar 14, 2012In addition for being the inspiration for Jeremy Messersmith’s morbid-chic pop album The Reluctant Graveyard back in 2010, the Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery in South Minneapolis is also one of Minnesota’s 10 Most Endangered Places. Messersmith himself performed a benefit concert for the cemetery last summer with Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, and the…
SXSWSurviving SXSW: A guide for those attending, and those who aren’tAndrea Swensson • Mar 13, 2012Over the next five days, you are going to hear an awful lot about the South by Southwest festival, particularly the music portion as it officially kicks off tomorrow. The Current will be journeying to Austin, Texas to report on the festival live, and I will be working alongside The Current’s program director Jim McGuinn…
Local Current BlogLocal Radar: Is/Is, Candy Breaks and moreJon Schober • Mar 13, 2012Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week
