WatchLucinda Williams performs a Microshow at The CurrentZach McCormick • May 4, 2026The celebrated singer-songwriter performs songs from her latest album, ‘World’s Gone Wrong,’ alongside other selections from her catalogue.
WatchChatham Rabbits talk about a new children's book based on their song, 'Abigail'Mike Pengra • Apr 17, 2026North Carolina duo Chatham Rabbits visited The Current studio to talk to Mike Pengra about their most recent album and about their latest creative work, a new children’s book inspired by their song, ‘Abigail.’
WatchCaamp: Tiny Desk ConcertKara Frame • Mar 19, 2026Led by Taylor Meier's soft, raspy voice, the folk band shares a range of material, including an old song that still rings true a decade later.
PhotosPhotos: Jesse Welles plays first of two consecutive nights at First AvenueLaura Buhman • Mar 13, 2026Thursday in Minneapolis, Welles performed both solo and with his band. Kentucky singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman opened the show.
News and InterviewsOn her new album, Kacey Musgraves returns home, to the 'Middle of Nowhere'Jewly Hight • Mar 11, 2026Before making her upcoming sixth album, the country star returned to her small-town Texas home and discovered the power of in-between spaces. "I found a lot of clarity there," she says.
WatchBuddy Guy: Tiny Desk ConcertMitra I. Arthur • Feb 27, 2026With a little help from his Sinners co-star Miles Caton, the near-nonagenarian legend gives the Tiny Desk a history lesson in the blues.
PhotosPhotos: Chris Thile steps out solo at Pantages TheatreTony Nelson • Jan 20, 2026The mandolin virtuoso of Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers fame put on a solo “An Evening With” show in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18.
WatchThe Wildwoods play songs from 'Dear Meadowlark' for Radio Heartland at The CurrentMike Pengra • Dec 19, 2025The trio from Lincoln, Nebraska, released their fourth album, ‘Dear Meadowlark,’ in April.
WatchCaitlin Canty plays songs from her new album at The Current for Radio HeartlandMike Pengra • Dec 17, 2025Canty’s latest album, ‘Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove,’ released on October 2.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: a cut from Bonnie Raitt's 'Luck of the Draw'Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 5, 2025Just like with her 2022 album, ‘Just Like That…’, Bonnie Raitt won three Grammy Awards on the merit of her 1991 album, ‘Luck of the Draw.’
