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August 23, 2012

American folk rockers Dawes have been touring steadily since the release of their 2011 sophomore album, "Nothing is Wrong." The group visited the MPR booth to chat with Mary Lucia and play a few songs.

Dawes performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Dawes performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Mary Lucia, Dawes and Scott Olstad • Aug 23, 2012

American folk rockers Dawes have been touring steadily since the release of their 2011 sophomore album, "Nothing is Wrong." The group visited the MPR booth to chat with Mary Lucia and play a few songs.

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Minnesota State Fair 2012: A music lover’s guide

Andrea Swensson • Aug 22, 2012

Whatever your reasons for attending the State Fair this year — the carnival rides, the seed art, the hall of giant vegetables — we’re guessing that if you’re a reader of this here blog, you’re going to seek out some live music. And we’re here to help! Between the Grandstand and all of the free…

Caravan du Nord 2012

Caravan du Nord 2012

Aug 22, 2012

The Minnesota Music Coalition and 89.3 The Current present Caravan du Nord, bringing your favorite bands to smaller cities and towns throughout Minnesota.

YourClassical

Bob Dylan returns to Minnesota for a night heavy on the hits

Andrea Swensson • Aug 22, 2012

Bob Dylan’s Never Ending Tour has taken four years to steer its way back into his home state, and Minnesota’s most famous expat seemed pleased to be back last night as he played for 7,000 fans in Rochester. These days, when a fan goes to see Dylan they mostly know what to expect — the…

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On Debussy’s 150th birthday, the spirit of his ‘Clair de Lune’ lives on

Andrea Swensson • Aug 22, 2012

Today marks the 150th birthday of influential impressionist composer Claude Debussy. Despite my strong affinity for his work, both as a listener and as a hobbyist piano player, it’s a date I probably wouldn’t have been aware of if I hadn’t started working in the Minnesota Public Radio building this year and sharing cube space…

Random Vinyl: The Turtles - Elenore (1968) 7" Single

Random Vinyl: The Turtles - Elenore (1968) 7" Single

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Aug 22, 2012

The Turtles wrote "Elenore" to stick it to their record company, it was supposed to be satire and full of pop cliches. The joke was on them because it turned out to be a pretty awesome song.

Other ways to listen to The Current

Other ways to listen to The Current

Aug 21, 2012

You don't have to tune in on your radio or come to The Current website to listen to the station -- here are a few great options for tuning into the Current on your smartphone or using the interactive web radio service Slacker Radio.

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Live from New York, it’s… the Minnesota State Fair?

Andrea Swensson • Aug 21, 2012

Minnesota expats gather in NYC for the ultimate fried food-on-a-stick bar crawl

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Local Radar: Fire In The Northern Firs, Twin Cities Funk and Soul, and Echo Kid

Jon Schober • Aug 21, 2012

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

Random Vinyl: Bamboo - Bamboo (1969)

Random Vinyl: Bamboo - Bamboo (1969)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Aug 21, 2012

This band was led by Minnesota musician Dave Ray of blues-folk trio Koerner, Ray and Glover.

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