News and InterviewsHow music venues can make concerts more accessibleDarby Ottoson • Jun 9, 2023Minnesota musicians and members of disability communities describe what it would take to create more welcoming live music spaces.
ReviewsThe Cure dig deep to deliver spellbinding Xcel setJoel Swenson and Steven Cohen • Jun 9, 2023The band’s first Twin Cities visit since 2016 was a love-fest for the performers and fans alike.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs to celebrate the end of the school yearJill Riley • Jun 9, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs to mark the end of the school year should we play?
PhotosFirst look: Uptown Theater debuts as a music venue Jun 8, 2023Now under new ownership, the Uptown is now a live entertainment venue after spending more than 80 years as a movie theater.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for National Best Friends DayJill Riley • Jun 8, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about best friends should we play?
In MemoriamGeorge Winston, pianist of pastoral scenes, has diedMichael J. West • Jun 7, 2023Winston's successful albums for Windham Hill Records made him one of the first stars of new age music.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for Prince Celebration 2023Jill Riley • Jun 7, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Prince should we play?
In MemoriamAstrud Gilberto, 'Girl from Ipanema' singer, has diedElizabeth Blair • Jun 6, 2023One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs by Cynthia WeilJill Riley • Jun 6, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by legendary songwriter Cynthia Weil should we play?
PhotosPhotos: Scenes from Grand Old Day 2023Bump Opera • Jun 5, 2023Grand Old Day made a thrilling comeback to St. Paul on Sunday, June 4. The Current’s Grand Stage was a feature attraction with performances by the Jayhawks, Bad Bad Hats, Sophia Eris & MAKR, and DJ Shannon Blowtorch.
