The esteemed singer-songwriter, performer, actor and activist checks in with The Current’s Zach McCormick ahead of her upcoming visit to Minneapolis.

The Avett Brothers and Trampled By Turtles collaborated on a lively and generous program Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, treating the audience to nearly three hours of music.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that fix a broken heart would you like to hear?

White performed a hastily announced show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The intimate performance included songs from his newly released No Name, as well as a satisfying tour through his solo career and favorites by the White Stripes and the Raconteurs.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference food — or songs by bands with food names — would you like to hear?

Chameleonic Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mark Mallman is back with a new song and music video ahead of Halloween. You can sink your teeth into this exclusive premiere of “Velvet Vampire.”

Throughout Wednesday, Oct. 23, special programming on The Current will enhance Public Radio Music Day. Tune in for live sessions and performances by Sierra Ferrell, Guster, Black Pumas, Bartees Strange and more.

Here’s a closer look at 10 of the biggest Halloween-themed shows around the Twin Cities, plus a guide to more than a dozen other parties and shows celebrating the spooky season.

The Texas singer-songwriter brought the Leon Tour with opener Hermanos Gutiérrez to Armory in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

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