Nick Elstad of the band Winona band Sleeping Jesus spoke with host Nilufer Arsala about the fourth annual Sleepy Weekend Festival, happening Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Hook & Ladder in Minneapolis.

The Monkees released their movie 'Head'; Gram Parsons' body was stolen; Dylan recorded two classic songs in Nashville; Aerosmith played their first gig; Soft Cell broke a U.K. charts record; Pearl Jam had a fast-selling album; Taylor Swift's album sold even faster; and the Sex Pistols debuted, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that appeared in a film would you like to hear?

'The Nat King Cole Show' was the first on U.S. TV hosted by an African American; Elvis played at the old Met Center in Bloomington, Minn.; the Beach Boys had a film-fueled hit with 'Kokomo'; Garbage kicked off a world tour at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis; and Ryan Adams was born 41 years ago Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists with red hair would you like to hear?

Donita Sparks of L7 spoke with host Jill Riley about the band’s legacy, the recent passing of bassist Jennifer Finch, and The Last Hurrah Tour.

Jackie Wilson made his singles chart debut; the Beatles played for the Queen; Johnny Nash saw his way clearly to the top of the singles chart; Roxette had another hit in America; and Prince debuted his backing band, The Revolution, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what favorite songs of the year would you like to hear?

Courtney Barnett was born; Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs for Election Day would you like to hear?