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August 24, 2012

Local singer-songwriter Chastity Brown's blending of folk, soul, roots and rock music has created a unique and new sound for the Twin Cities.

Chastity Brown performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Chastity Brown performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Mary Lucia, Chastity Brown and Scott Olstad • Aug 24, 2012

Local singer-songwriter Chastity Brown's blending of folk, soul, roots and rock music has created a unique and new sound for the Twin Cities.

YourClassical

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic chats with The Morning Show

Aug 23, 2012

Krist Novoselic may be best known as the bass player for Nirvana, but he has spent recent years as a hobby farmer in Wahkiakum County, Washington and as a political reform activist.

Old-school funk and indie newcomers: 5 new things you'll hear on The Current airwaves

Old-school funk and indie newcomers: 5 new things you'll hear on The Current airwaves

Peter Valelly • Aug 23, 2012

Expect to hear some old-school funk from an amazing new compilation that's coming out. Plus, you'll be introduced to Swiss-German newcomers BOY and hear new music from indie press darlings the xx, famed singer-songwriter Van Morrison and wide-eyed weirdo Dan Deacon.

Random Vinyl: The Who - Who's Next (1971)

Random Vinyl: The Who - Who's Next (1971)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Aug 23, 2012

This morning's Random Vinyl was a good opportunity to remind a certain generation of music fans that "Behind Blue Eyes" is NOT a Limp Bizkit original.

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.

YourClassical

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…

YourClassical

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.

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