Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Fat horns!Anna Reed • May 18, 2016For today's Vinyl Tap, Jill brought in 'Vehicle' from The Ides of March which employs a great horn section. So for our 9:30 Coffee Break, let's listen to songs featuring an impressive horn section.
Local Current BlogParker Millsap’s van stolen near MSP airportJay Gabler • May 18, 2016Oklahoma-based roots musician Parker Millsap played a show last night at the Turf Club. It was a great show, reports The Current’s Bill DeVille, who was in attendance. Unfortunately, very early Tuesday morning Millsap’s tour van was stolen from outside a hotel near the MSP airport. Millsap and his band lost property including their tour merch,…
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Kathleen Hanna covers ‘Dancing in the Dark’Staff • May 17, 2016Rock icon Kathleen Hanna covers Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” on the soundtrack to the new movie Maggie’s Plan — with an assist from actor Tommy Buck. Hanna makes a cameo in the film, which comes out Friday. (Pitchfork) Nomad about to wander West Bank landmark the Nomad World Pub is up for sale — for just shy…
Local Current BlogNomad World Pub up for sale for $995,000Cecilia Johnson • May 17, 2016The Nomad World Pub, a popular West Bank haven for live music, craft beer, and bocce ball, is on sale for $995,000. Owner Todd Smith has not disclosed exactly why he’s selling the property, but he did tell the Star Tribune that it had nothing to do with his purchase (and reopening) of Uptown’s Country Bar. Real-estate listings call…
Rock and Roll Book ClubThe Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Libby CudmoreJay Gabler • May 17, 2016Jay Gabler reviews Libby Cudmore's new novel: a mystery that turns on a mixtape.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: What's that smell?Anna Reed • May 17, 2016Over here at Oake & Riley we're charmed and a little frightened by a new way to meet people called "smell dating". Let's keep the smelly vibes going with a Coffee Break all about smells and smelling.
Local Current BlogBob Dylan, Aaron Gorton, Kari Tauring, John Mapes: This week’s Minnesota music releasesJay Gabler • May 17, 2016Bob Dylan: Fallen Angels On Friday, Northern Minnesota native Bob Dylan releases his 37th studio album — which also marks his second consecutive collection of 20th-century standards done Dylan-style. Shadows in the Night (2015) had Dylan and his crack band sharing their interpretations of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, and on the new Fallen Angels he takes…
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Sinead O’Connor safe after Chicago disappearanceStaff • May 16, 2016Sinead O’Connor is safe after disappearing in Chicago. When the singer didn’t return from a Sunday morning bike ride in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, a concerned acquaintance reported her absence to the police, who classified her as “missing suicidal” until she was located early Monday afternoon. The incident is the latest in a string…
Local Current BlogArt-A-Whirl music 2016: Where the bands are (and when)Allegra Wallingford • May 16, 2016From May 20-22, the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association will celebrate its 21st annual Art-A-Whirl. This open-studio tour remains the largest in America, featuring hundreds of artists and exhibits. It’s also become an unofficial music festival, showcasing dozens of concerts by local musicians. (What’s more, one art exhibit is entirely dedicated to Prince.) A few of…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Animal sounds May 16, 2016Today in 1966, The Beach Boys released the critically-lauded Pet Sounds. In honor of this release, let's listen to songs that feature animal noises for today's Coffee Break.