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July 26, 2012

The Turtles first album. "Eve of Destruction" was a protest song penned by P.F. Sloan and made famous by Barry McGuire.

Random Vinyl: The Turtles - It Ain't Me Babe (1965)

Random Vinyl: The Turtles - It Ain't Me Babe (1965)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Jul 26, 2012

The Turtles first album. "Eve of Destruction" was a protest song penned by P.F. Sloan and made famous by Barry McGuire.

YourClassical

Dawes, Brother Ali, JD McPherson slated to perform at The Current’s State Fair booth

Andrea Swensson • Jul 26, 2012

As in past years, The Current is planning to host an array of special guests and record a series of sessions at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. MPR’s booth, which will be once again located on the corner of Judson and Nelson, will be home to mini concerts with national acts Dawes and JD McPherson,…

Soul Asylum performs in the UBS Forum

Soul Asylum performs in the UBS Forum

Steve Seel and Soul Asylum • Jul 26, 2012

On the day of their sold-out show at the 7th St. Entry, Soul Asylum stopped by the UBS Forum to play a live set for Minnesota Public Radio employees and fans.

Augie Garcia: The Godfather of Minnesota Rock n' Roll

Augie Garcia: The Godfather of Minnesota Rock n' Roll

Jacquie Fuller • Jul 26, 2012

In 1955, Augie Garcia cut a single, "Hi Yo Silver," which many consider to be Minnesota's first rock and roll record. A year later, he opened for Elvis Presley, and was pulled from the stage by Presley's manager for whipping the crowd into a frenzy.

Random Vinyl: Gram Parsons - GP (1973)

Random Vinyl: Gram Parsons - GP (1973)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Jul 25, 2012

Gram Parsons is credited as being a huge influence on the alt country genre. After a short stint with The Byrds and his time with The Flying Burrito Brothers, he created a blend of rock and country music that he called "American Cosmic Music." He made two solo records in the early 70's with his singing partner Emmylou Harris. "GP" was loved by critics, but failed to break into the mainstream. Parsons died of a drug overdose in 1973 at the age of 26 at the Joshua Tree Inn.

YourClassical

High-schoolers take over the airwaves September 2

Jon Schober • Jul 25, 2012

Special Local Show episode goes "Back To School"

The Current on Slacker Radio

The Current on Slacker Radio

Jul 25, 2012

The Current has partnered with the interactive internet radio service Slacker Radio to bring you another great way to experience our unique mix of music, knowledge and personality.

Electric Guest performs in The Current studios

Electric Guest performs in The Current studios

Mac Wilson, Jade and Electric Guest • Jul 24, 2012

When Asa Taccone's brother told him to share some of the music he was working on to his friend Brian, Asa didn't think it would lead to much. But luckily for him Brian was working on other projects as Danger Mouse and liked the sound that Asa was putting together. Through Danger Mouse Asa met Matthew Compton and Electric Guest was formed.

YourClassical

Local Radar: Phantom Vibration, The Counterfactuals and Dollarstore Keyboard

Jon Schober • Jul 24, 2012

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

YourClassical

The Brick changes name to Mill City Nights, finishes remodeling

Andrea Swensson • Jul 24, 2012

It’s been a short but tough run for downtown Minneapolis’s The Brick, the AEG-owned venue that opened to poor reviews from both journalists and fans last March. The venue was initially slated to hold up to 2,000 people and had hoped to be a “next step” above the 1,500-person capacity of First Avene’s Mainroom. But…

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