The Gig List for Thursday, November 7

Her son President Nelson says she died at a hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn. A cause of death was not immediately available. 

This month’s edition features new music from L.A. Buckner & BiG HoMie, Turn Turn Turn, Dua Saleh, Ozone Creations, and more.

Hear a special in-studio session and interview with alternative rock icons Soul Asylum, our Artist of the Month. Vocalist David Pirner and guitarist Ryan Smith perform songs from their new 13th studio record Slowly But Shirley. Also, check out new music from harmonizing root Americana band Turn Turn Turn, soul-pop extraordinaires Nunnabove, indie rock band WHY NOT, indie-pop songwriters anni xo and Emily Rhea and more.

Get your freak to some Halloween-themed music by some Minnesota Favorites this Sunday on The Local Show – and stay informed about what local artists are performing Halloween shows and where. Also, hear song debuts from Mark Mallman, Shredders, Tahjer, Muun Bato, Typsy Panthre, Nina Luna, Harlow, and more. And just after 9 p.m. hear our next local live session featuring your 7th favorite rapper NUR-D performing at Inbound Brew Co. during The Current's Happy Hour series.

Chameleonic Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mark Mallman is back with a new song and music video ahead of Halloween. You can sink your teeth into this exclusive premiere of “Velvet Vampire.”

Here’s a closer look at 10 of the biggest Halloween-themed shows around the Twin Cities, plus a guide to more than a dozen other parties and shows celebrating the spooky season.

Hear local live/in-studio performances recorded by The Current over the last 20 years.

Papa Mbye's second EP, PARCELLES 16, emerged from a trip to Senegal and The Gambia. Mbye spoke with The Current about the experience and how it profoundly influenced the direction of the lyrics and music.  

Hear Diane's interview with our new Artist of the Month Papa MBye. The alternative pop musician talks about his creative new record Parcelles 16 and more. Hear new music from Sister Species, The Cactus Blossoms, The Nunnery, Happy Apple, and Taylor James Donskey. And just after 9 pm check out our next Local Live session featuring MAKR AN ERIS at Fitzgerald Theater.