Minnesota State FairNew Minnesota State Fair foods for 2024: Adventurous international and cultural foodsAli Elabbady • Jul 9, 2024Shepherd’s Pie, Wild Rice Bowls, and a pork-free take on the Monte Cristo, are among some of the new bites this year.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of Taste of Minnesota 2024Tony Nelson • Jul 8, 2024Morris Day & the Time, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Sounds of Blackness, and more entertained a huge crowd in downtown Minneapolis on the second day of Taste of Minnesota 2024. Attendees also enjoyed plentiful food options, a F1rst Wrestling exhibition, and zip lining on the sunny Sunday.
In MemoriamZuzu's Petals frontwoman Laurie Lindeen has diedReed Fischer • Jul 2, 2024The writer and musician died due to a brain aneurysm on Monday, July 1. She was 62.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota musicians with songs that pop for JulyDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jul 2, 2024Welcome to The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by our local music team. If you like these picks, check out The Local Show on Sundays from 7 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Diane. In April 2024, The Current compiled the first Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report with votes from the local music industry.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of Blue Ox Music Festival 2024Tony Nelson • Jul 1, 2024Pert Near Sandstone’s annual folk and Americana music festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, marked its 10th year with an incredible lineup.
New music from Scrunchies, Faith Boblett, Mark Mallman; Local Live featuring KC RaeDiane • Jun 30, 2024Hear a number of song debuts by some local favorites including pop-Americana singer Faith Boblett, alt rock luminary Mark Mallman, and punk trio Scrunchies also hear exciting debut music from newcomers like Luverne & Griswald, middleson, Cryote, Dilly Alley Alley and more. Preview some of the best local concerts to check out this Summer – including spots to hear music in the sun. And just after 9pm hear our next local live session featuring indie pop artist KC Rae (of Now, Now), recorded live at Fitzgerald Theater during Minnesota Music Month.
PhotosPhotos: Clare Doyle delights at Milk & Honey CidersBump Opera • Jun 28, 2024The Current’s Happy Hours hit the road for St. Joseph on Thursday, June 27, for an event featuring rising Americana talent Clare Doyle and her band.
News and InterviewsDuluth jam band Saltydog tighten their groove on new recordMark Nicklawske • Jun 27, 2024The band just released their second studio album, ‘Pepper,’ and will perform at the Blue Ox Music Festival.
News and InterviewsAfter backing up others, Trash Date find their own truth on debut album Macie Rasmussen • Jun 27, 2024A supergroup of Twin Cities musicians used to playing supporting roles now has an outlet for complete creative freedom.
ReviewsThe Revolution and the Fam Commune with Prince’s Spirit at First AvenueMichaelangelo Matos • Jun 24, 2024The 40th anniversary of ‘Purple Rain’ show at First Avenue featured music by none other than Prince’s band, The Revolution, with additional vocal support by Judith Hill and by a passionate audience.
