Live From The Current's Studio and EventsAzure Ray perform live in The Current studioBarb Abney and Azure Ray • Nov 5, 2010After a seven-year hiatus, the two women behind Azure Ray are back with their dream-pop sensibilities with new album "Drawing Down the Moon."
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsSomeone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin performs live in The Current studioMary Lucia and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin • Nov 3, 2010Three is the magic number. For their third stop at The Current for an in-studio performance, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltin played three songs from their third, and newest, album entitled "Let It Sway." The Springfield, Missouri pop-rock four-piece, worked with Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla on their latest effort full of trademark catchy pop gems.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsRed Pens perform in the Current studioDavid Campbell and Red Pens • Oct 31, 2010Red Pens are Howard W. Hamilton III, former member of The Busy Signals, and Laura F. Bennet. The duo met when a friend introduced them to work on an art project. Red Pens are best known for their energetic and unpredictable live shows.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsPink Mink perform in The Current studioDavid Campbell and Pink Mink • Oct 31, 2010Arzu Gokcen and Christy Hunt met shortly after high school in Minneapolis. But it wasn't until Hunt ended her two year stint on the road with the Von Bondies that the two came together to form Pink Mink.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsThe Dandy Warhols perform in The Current studioMary Lucia and The Dandy Warhols • Oct 29, 2010The Dandy Warhols formed in Portland, Ore., in 1994 and released their debut, "Dandy's Rule OK?" in 1995. Capitol Records signed the band but rejected a second album they submitted. After reconnecting with the producer of their first project, Tony Lash, the group released "Dandy Warhols Come Down" in 1997.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsThe Black Angels perform in The Current studioBill DeVille and The Black Angels • Oct 29, 2010In 2005, The Black Angels released their self-titled debut EP, and the band followed it up with their full-length, "Passover," in April 2007. The band's latest offering, titled "Phosphene Dream," was released earlier this fall.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsMumford and Sons Live at First Avenue Oct 29, 2010Selling out faster than any other city in America, Mumford and Sons played to an energetic crowd at First Avenue on October 29th, and The Current was there to record it.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsMatt Costa performs in The Current studioBarb Abney and Matt Costa • Oct 26, 2010Matt Costa, like many California boys, dreamed of becoming a professional skateboarder. After a seriousd leg injury and over a year of rehab, however, he decided to focus on songwriting and playing the guitar.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsLucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles perform in the Current studioLucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles • Oct 25, 2010Utilizing instruments from accordion to cello to ukelele, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles' unmistakably warm and folky sound has been described as "Minneapolis klezmer."
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsInterview with Damon Albarn and Paul Simonon of GorillazMark Wheat and Gorillaz • Oct 22, 2010Host Mark Wheat sat down and chatted with Damon Albarn and Paul Simonon of Gorillaz before their show a couple of weekends ago. They talked about everything from how they were able to take the concept of Gorillaz on tour to their fashion statements.