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August 30, 2012

For Labor Day weekend this year, The Current will feature another edition of Block Rockin' Weekend, featuring three-song blocks from all of your favorite bands.

Block Rockin' for Labor Day 2012

Block Rockin' for Labor Day 2012

Aug 30, 2012

For Labor Day weekend this year, The Current will feature another edition of Block Rockin' Weekend, featuring three-song blocks from all of your favorite bands.

Random Vinyl: Deep Purple - Who Do We Think We Are (1973)

Random Vinyl: Deep Purple - Who Do We Think We Are (1973)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Aug 30, 2012

Deep Purple recorded this album using The Rolling Stones' Mobile Studio. The big hit was "Woman From Tokyo." Or--as the album sleeve reads, "Woman From Tokayo."

New sounds and old masters: 5 new tracks you'll hear on The Current

New sounds and old masters: 5 new tracks you'll hear on The Current

Peter Valelly • Aug 30, 2012

The State Fair is the center of attention this week, and with good reason, but we've also quietly been adding some great, varied new music to our mix on The Current. Check out new songs from Bob Dylan, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Muse, and more!

YourClassical

School of Rock gives aspiring musicians the real-world rock experience

Andrea Swensson • Aug 30, 2012

Program teaches students ages 7-18 to perform out in Twin Cities rock clubs

The Cactus Blossoms perform at the Minnesota State Fair

The Cactus Blossoms perform at the Minnesota State Fair

Andrea Swensson, Mary Lucia and The Cactus Blossoms • Aug 30, 2012

The Cactus Blossoms sat down with Mary Lucia for a chat and performed for the fans at the Minnesota Public Radio booth.

Random Vinyl: The Buckinghams - Greatest Hits (1969)

Random Vinyl: The Buckinghams - Greatest Hits (1969)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Aug 29, 2012

With a name like The Buckinghams, you'd think they were British. Nope, they are from Chicago, but took on the name to fit in with the British Invasion craze in the mid-60s.

YourClassical

Prince’s St. Paul concert postponed indefinitely

Andrea Swensson • Aug 29, 2012

A few days ago, news leaked that the City of St. Paul was in talks with Prince to produce a day-long event, tentatively slated for September 15. But after a few days of speculation, we have learned today that the event will not be happening after all. “We would love to host another great concert…

Brother Ali performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Brother Ali performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Mary Lucia, Brother Ali and Scott Olstad • Aug 29, 2012

Brother Ali visited the MPR booth to chat with Mary Lucia and perform for the crowd.

Random Vinyl: Fat Boys - Coming Back Hard Again (1988)

Random Vinyl: Fat Boys - Coming Back Hard Again (1988)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Aug 29, 2012

Who remembers Fat Boys? As much of a novelty act as the seemed to be, Prince Markie Dee, Kool Rock-Ski and The Human Beat Box are considered early pioneers of hip hop.

YourClassical

365 Music Project blog celebrates a year of new music discovery

Andrea Swensson • Aug 28, 2012

A year ago today, Minneapolis-based advertising manager Brandy DuToit set out to accomplish a seemingly simple task: Blog about a new, non-commercial song for 365 consecutive days. But as the project progressed and DuToit dug further into the area music scene, she realized that posting one song a day wasn’t enough. Soon, she found herself…

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