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July 27, 2012

The sunny, surf rock band Best Coast burst onto the scene with a straightforward sound and simple lyrics. Their new album is a step-forward for the band's maturation - both in sound and perspective.

Best Coast perform in The Current studios

Best Coast perform in The Current studios

Bill DeVille, Best Coast and Scott Olstad • Jul 27, 2012

The sunny, surf rock band Best Coast burst onto the scene with a straightforward sound and simple lyrics. Their new album is a step-forward for the band's maturation - both in sound and perspective.

Random Vinyl: The Rolling Stones - Flowers (1967)

Random Vinyl: The Rolling Stones - Flowers (1967)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Jul 27, 2012

The Rolling Stones US compilation album "Flowers" came out in 1967. It included some unreleased songs like "Ride On, Baby."

Charlie Roth In Studio

Charlie Roth In Studio

Mike Pengra and Charlie Roth • Jul 27, 2012

Charlie Roth plays music from "Tartan Cactus Heart" in the studio.

YourClassical

Friday Five: Red Fox Grey Fox reunite, Now, Now’s drummer debuts new project, and more

Andrea Swensson • Jul 27, 2012

Local music notes from the week of July 23-27

YourClassical

Lydia Hoglund on fronting Bomba de Luz, collaborating with P.O.S, and finishing high school

Andrea Swensson • Jul 27, 2012

Heading into the final year of high school can be overwhelming. There’s the endless series of questions waiting to be answered; the unpaved road stretching out ahead.  For Lydia Hoglund, the budding 17-year-old songwriter who is getting ready to start her senior year at both Central High School and McNally Smith College of Music, where…

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.

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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.

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