ReviewsPhotos: First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2021Cecilia Johnson and Sara Fish • Mar 7, 2022Minnesota artists from Papa Mbye to Durry performed at First Avenue’s showcase.
ReviewsSolid Gold unveil new songs at the Turf ClubCecilia Johnson and Emmet Kowler • Feb 22, 2022Minneapolis synth-rockers Solid Gold delighted a sold-out audience on Friday at the Turf Club.
ReviewsPhotos: Hippo Campus are not-so-secret guests at Blossom benefit showcaseDarin Kamnetz and Cecilia Johnson • Oct 20, 2021Hippo Campus headlined a benefit showcase called Blossom with Gully Boys, DNM, Raffaella, and Ivers.
PhotosCoffee Break: 2021 State Fair Grandstand bandsJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Jul 8, 2021Yesterday the Minnesota State Fair announced the 2021 Grandstand lineup. What songs by by bands playing this year do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
PhotosVenues wait for live music's returnEmmet Kowler • Feb 15, 2021Emmet Kowler shares photographs and a few thoughts on the empty venues of the Twin Cities.
Photos50 astounding images of First Avenue, inside and outNate Ryan • Apr 3, 2020In celebration of First Avenue's 50th anniversary, we are sharing 50 of our favorite photos from our coverage of the celebrated club.
PhotosVelvet Negroni finds freedom in The Current studioAndrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Sep 3, 2019Jeremy Nutzman has been a man of many stage names, but he seems to have found a special sound as Velvet Negroni. Stopping by The Current on a break from tour, he performs three songs from his album Neon Brown and shares a conversation with Local Show host Andrea Swensson.
PhotosPhotos: Soundset 2019 stars Lil Wayne, SZA, and moreCecilia Johnson • May 29, 2019After the blazing heat last Memorial Day weekend and tornado watches in years past, Soundset finally enjoyed a sunny, 75-degree day. About 30,000 people attended the State Fairgrounds just outside St. Paul to see Lil Wayne, SZA, and more.
PhotosPhotos: Eaux Claires IV fills the woods with songNate Ryan, Cecilia Johnson and Emmet Kowler • Jul 9, 2018Eaux Claires IV took place at Foster Farm in Wisconsin last weekend, and The Current took pictures.
PhotosPhotos: Eaux Claires IV kicks off with a sense of wonderCecilia Johnson and Emmet Kowler • Jul 7, 2018Eaux Claires IV kicked off with a mellow, spacious day of exploration. See it for yourself through Emmet Kowler's photos.
