News and InterviewsInterview: Stephen TobolowskyJill Riley and Stephen Tobolowsky • Oct 10, 2013Accomplished actor Stephen Tobolowsky talks to The Current's Jill Riley about his career and about his sold-out show tonight in the UBS Forum, The Tobolowsky Files, a storytelling series about life, love and Hollywood.
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Black Joe Lewis, custom Squier TelecasterLuke Taylor • Oct 9, 2013The Current's Guitar Collection is a look at some of the instruments that have been played in The Current's studios. This week, Black Joe Lewis tells us about his custom-built, bright red guitar.
News and InterviewsInterview: Chris Ryding, founder, Minneapolis Underground 'zineJade • Oct 9, 2013Chris Ryding, founder of Minneapolis Underground 'zine and Compilation Volume One, talks to Steve Seel and Jill Riley about launching a fanzine and digital album in support of local bands known for playing smaller venues. Minneapolis Underground has its release party planned for Thursday, Oct. 10, at Lee's Liquor Lounge in Minneapolis.
News and Interviews#Current15: Live Current, Volume 9 (2013) Oct 1, 2013Live Current is a yearly collection of some of the best in-studio sessions and live performances recorded in a given year. Listen to Volume 6, featuring songs from 2013, including Michael Kiwanuka, Alabama Shakes, JD McPherson, and more!
News and InterviewsOn the Ball with Mark WheatMark Wheat • Sep 30, 2013On the Ball with Mark Wheat is a new Monday feature on The Current that celebrates the connections between music and soccer, with an eye to the past weekend's results. This week, Mark looks at West Brom's 2 - 1 defeat of Manchester United in the Premier League.
News and InterviewsBill DeVille's musical postcard from NashvilleBill DeVille • Sep 29, 2013The Current's Bill DeVille recently visited Nashville, Tenn., to attend the Americana Music Conference — very fitting for the host of United States of Americana! Read about and see photos of Bill's experiences in "Music City."
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Anthony Harty of The Selecter, Fender Telecaster customLuke Taylor and Anthony Harty • Sep 25, 2013Anthony Harty is a Grammy-winning guitarist currently touring with The Selecter. When The Selecter were visiting The Current's studios, Harty spent some time to tell us about his specially designed guitars.
News and Interviews?uestlove And Elvis Costello On Writing TogetherNPR Staff • Sep 23, 2013Costello has teamed with hip-hop legends The Roots for one of the more unusual, invigorating musical partnerships of the year. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Costello and Roots bandleader Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson about the new album Wise Up Ghost.
News and InterviewsAnother city, another story: Chicago's take on The ReplacementsLuke Taylor • Sep 15, 2013The Replacements' final gig happened in 1991 in Chicago's Grant Park. Now reunited for RiotFest, the Replacements' first U.S. date happens in the Windy City. Ahead of the Replacements' gig in Chicago this Sunday, we talked to some Chicagoans about their memories of and thoughts about the band.
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Max Kakacek of Smith Westerns, Fender Blacktop Jazzmaster HSLuke Taylor • Sep 11, 2013The Current's Guitar Collection is a look at some of the instruments that have been played in The Current's studios. Many times, there's a good story behind a guitar, often known only to the person who plays it. This week's guitar belongs to Max Kakacek of Smith Westerns.