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September 06, 2012

On Thursday, Sept. 6, The Current's Mark Wheat became a naturalized U.S. citizen. He recently sat down to share his thoughts about his decision and about his experience of becoming an American.

Citizen Mark: DJ Mark Wheat reflects on becoming a U.S. citizen

Mark Wheat and Luke Taylor • Sep 6, 2012

On Thursday, Sept. 6, The Current's Mark Wheat became a naturalized U.S. citizen. He recently sat down to share his thoughts about his decision and about his experience of becoming an American.

Random Vinyl: Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 5, 2012

Bob Dylan has been a busy guy lately. He's got an upcoming show in November at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul and he's set to release his new record Tempest next week.

Local Gig List: September 5-9

Andrea Swensson • Sep 5, 2012

We’ve got a slightly truncated version of the Local Gig List to share due to the Labor Day holiday this week, but that doesn’t mean the concert calendar is any less crowded. In fact, fall tends to be one of the busiest times for shows by both local and national acts. Get your day planners…

The Current Presents: Mayer Hawthorne at First Ave

Mayer Hawthorne • Sep 4, 2012

On May 18, 2012, indie soul singer and producer Mayer Hawthorne stopped by First Avenue in Minneapolis for a show, and The Current has the full audio for your listening pleasure.

10 Twin Cities venues for the all-ages crowd

Andrea Swensson • Sep 4, 2012

It’s been a spell since we’ve rounded up some of the Twin Cities’ best all-ages venues, and with last weekend’s “Back to School” edition of the Local Show still fresh in our minds it seems like a good time to revisit the topic and a few more venues to the list. What young music lover…

Random Vinyl: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Deja Vu (1970)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 4, 2012

The first record by all four members David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young. This record is so solid, from start to finish. We played the title track with John Sebastian (The Lovin' Spoonful) featured on harmonica.

Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles perform at the Minnesota State Fair

Mark Wheat, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles and Scott Olstad • Sep 3, 2012

Many of you saw them open the magical evening that was Minnesota Music On-A-Stick, but for any unlucky fans who may have missed their Grandstand-worthy performance, the band decided to stop by the MPR booth again and play ANOTHER set of music for State Fair fans.

Album Review: Cat Power - Sun

Barb Abney • Sep 3, 2012

On "Sun," Chan Marshall has become the rock star we've always needed: raw, evocative, outspoken and awe-inspiring.

Bomba De Luz performs in The Current studios

David Campbell, Jon Schober and Bomba De Luz • Sep 2, 2012

Bomba De Luz only just put out their debut record "What A Heavy Weight," but the high-school band are already darlings in the local music community. With a CD release show that featured too many opening acts to count such as Brian Laidlaw, Twinkie Jiggles Broken Orchestra, Ill Chemistry and Guante, the young group is quickly finding their sound and finessing their craft.

MN Music-on-a-Stick: Photos from the Grandstand show

Nate Ryan • Sep 1, 2012

The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand filled with local music lovers last night for a six-hour marathon show that featured Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, Jeremy Messersmith, Dessa, The Jayhawks, and Semisonic. The night ended with an all-star rendition of Prince’s “Little Red Corvette.”

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