Jill Riley talked with Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, about the Chad Smith Foundation, the importance of music programs in schools, his connection to Minnesota, and more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that contain interesting sound effects would you like to hear?

In front of a packed crowd at Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Tuesday, Sept. 30, sombr performed songs from his debut album, I Barely Know Her.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from international bands or artists would you like to hear?

Ronson's memoir, Night People, is a love letter to late-night 1990s New York City. Ronson would go on to produce music for Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and other pop superstars.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about winning or coming out on top would you like to hear?

The English rockers performed in support of their fourth album, ‘The Clearing,’ on Saturday, Sept. 27, at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The show featured an opening set by Willy Mason.

Joan Osborne talked with The Morning Show’s Jill Riley about her upcoming October shows at The Dakota Jazz Club, and her most recent album Dylanology (Live), a collection of live, soulful renditions of Bob Dylan songs.

The Baltimore hardcore punk band brought the Never Enough Tour to Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Armory. Openers for the night were Mannequin Pussy, Speed, and Jane Remover.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands coming to town this Rocktober would you like to hear?