The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: National Read a Book DayJill Riley • Sep 6, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from musicians who are also authors do you want to hear?
ReviewsThe Hold Steady bring the heat to the Minnesota State FairJoel Swenson • Sep 5, 2023Despite searing temps in the 90s, the party band with deep Twin Cities affinity delivered an impressively lively set for Music On-A-Stick. Dillinger Four and the Bob Mould Band opened.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Back to schoolJill Riley • Sep 5, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that remind you about going back to school do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsAndy Summers talks music, photography, writing, and his favorite song by the Police Sep 5, 2023Andy Summers is a guitarist — probably best known for his work in the band the Police — as well as a photographer and author. Ahead of his show Wednesday night at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Summers spoke with Jill Riley on The Current’s Morning Show. Listen to the conversation.
PhotosCigarettes After Sex put on an ethereal show at the ArmoryNikhil Kumaran • Sep 1, 2023Cigarettes After Sex put on an ethereal sold-out show at the Armory on Thursday night, filling the venue not only with a supportive crowd, with their chilling vocals and trance-inducing instrumentals.
PhotosPhotos: Duran Duran lead upbeat night at Minnesota State FairDarin Kamnetz • Sep 1, 2023Nile Rodgers & Chic and Bastille filled out the Grandstand lineup on Thursday evening.
ReviewsPearl Jam stage emotional tour opener at the XcelErik Thompson and Tony Nelson • Sep 1, 2023With Eddie Vedder leading the way, Pearl Jam used this St. Paul show to openly reflect on the band’s past, the current state of the world, and pay tribute to loved ones we’ve lost.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Labor Day weekendJill Riley • Sep 1, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs associated with the end of summer do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Pearl Jam family treeJill Riley • Aug 31, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from Pearl Jam or its individual members do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Blue moonJill Riley • Aug 30, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about the moon do you want to hear?