Grand Old Day took over Grand Avenue in St. Paul on Sunday, June 1. The day’s musical performers included the Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys, Yonder, and FènixDion.

The Totally Gross National Party, an annual gathering of some of the most musically adventurous artists in the Twin Cities and beyond, hit Icehouse in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 31.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about or related to gardening would you like to hear?

Pride Weekend and the weeks leading up are loaded with excitement. Make the most of Pride Month with our list of over 30 live music events in the Twin Cities.

The Seattle-based band put on a duo performance at The Current’s first Happy Hour of 2025 at Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington on Thursday, May 29.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about summer would you like to hear?

Alan Sparhawk has joined forces with fellow Duluth band Trampled by Turtles on a new album, out May 30, called Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles. Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show spoke to Alan Sparhawk about the process of creating the music, friendship, and supporting loved ones while they navigate grief.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what duets or songs by two artists would you like to hear?

Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis played alongside iconic musicians in the 1970s and 1980s. His life, career and ancestors are remembered in a recent book by author Douglas Miller.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with shows in Minnesota this summer would you like to hear?