89 DaysTwin Ports cover bands take center stage for Ides of March BacchanaliaMark Nicklawske • Mar 16, 2023The 16th annual Ides of March Bacchanalia Festival is at Pizza Luce in Duluth March 17-18 and 24-25.
News and InterviewsDisconcé: A Beyoncé Disco bringing grooves to 7th Street EntryJoel Swenson • Mar 16, 2023Saturday’s event is organized by Gigi “DJ OMGIGI” Berry. With March being Women’s History Month and Beyoncé making history by smashing the record for most Grammy wins of all time, the timing for Disconcé is apt.
PhotosPhoto gallery: Rock the Cradle 2023 Mar 15, 2023More than 8,000 people attended The Current’s free event for children and adults on Sunday, March 12. View photos from the event.
The Local Show®Christy Costello & Monica LaPlante catch up with DianeDiane • Mar 15, 2023Two household names in the Minneapolis punk/indie/underground scene - Christy Costello and Monica LaPlante - talk with Local Show host Diane about their new recordings, as well as their motivations, influences, and experiences in the DIY scene.
89 DaysSt. Patrick’s Day 2023: Twin Cities CelebrationsDarby Ottoson • Mar 14, 2023Here are some ways to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Interview with Christy Costello and Monica LaPlante; New music from Kiss The Tiger, Al Church, and moreDiane • Mar 12, 2023Rock musicians Christy Costello and Monica LaPlante talk about their latest releases, music production, navigating the pandemic, yoga, talent booking, and more. Also hear brand new music from Kiss the Tiger, Al Church, and We Are The Willows; plus a tribute to the late James “Owl” Walsh with a 1970s throwback from Gypsy.
News and InterviewsPrince highway honor is one step closer to realityTim Nelson • Mar 9, 2023A three-year campaign to name a stretch of Minnesota Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince is nearing the finish line at the Capitol.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyEnso Daiko bring Japanese drumming to MinnesotaJill Riley • Mar 9, 2023Ahead of performances at Sunday’s Rock the Cradle, taiko drummer Hiroshi Yoshino of Enso Daiko joins Jill Riley to talk about what taiko drumming is and what people can expect of Sunday’s performance.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota artists with new music to explore this March Diane and Youa Vang • Mar 7, 2023New music from Aby Wolf, Loki’s Folly, SYM1, Blu Bone, and more.
New music from Gully Boys, Aby Wolf, Hippo Campus and moreDiane • Mar 5, 2023Catch an exclusive premiere of Gully Boys’ newest gunge-pop single “Optimist”. Also hear brand new tracks from Aby Wolf, Hippo Campus, Zippy Laske, Chatham Rise, BZ3 Organ Trio, and more. Diane also recaps her experience at Big Turn Music Festival with song selections from Buffalo Weavers, NATL PARK SRVC, Dan Israel, and more.
