The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Eric Earley of Blitzen Trapper, Gibson SGLuke Taylor • Oct 17, 2013When Blitzen Trapper stopped in for an in-studio session at The Current, we asked front man Eric Earley about his vintage Gibson SG. Here's what he had to say.
News and InterviewsInterview: Chris KluweSteve Seel, Jill Riley and Chris Kluwe • Oct 17, 2013Steve Seel and Jill Riley talk to their favorite punter about his NFL career, about his writing and music pursuits, and about what's annoying him right now. Kluwe is part of the cast in tonight's Wits season premiere.
News and InterviewsInterview: San Fermin's Ellis Ludwig-LeoneDavid Safar and Leah Garaas • Oct 15, 2013Ellis Ludwig-Leone, the mastermind behind brass-heavy Brooklyn-based band San Fermin, stopped by The Current studios after shooting a music video in Minnesota to chat with New Hot host David Safar about the self-titled debut, the band's elaborate live show and what the name San Fermin means to him.
News and InterviewsInterview: Bonnie RaittBill DeVille and Bonnie Raitt • Oct 13, 2013To call Bonnie Raitt "accomplished" is an understatement, yet after 19 albums and 10 Grammy Awards, Raitt continues to work just as hard as ever. She recently chatted with The Current's Bill DeVille about her music and about her many connections to Minnesota.
News and InterviewsInterview: John Oliver of The Daily ShowSteve Seel and John Oliver • Oct 11, 2013Comedian John Oliver took time off from filming The Daily Show and Community to have a lighthearted chat with Steve Seel of The Current's Morning Show about the latest news in Washington, D.C., about filling in for Jon Stewart over the summer and about his show at the State Theater on Saturday, Oct. 12.
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.