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September 26, 2012

German female singer who had most of her success in the 1960's. She changed her name from Doris to Manuela for a more exotic appeal.

Random Vinyl: Manuela - Manuela (1969)

Random Vinyl: Manuela - Manuela (1969)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 26, 2012

German female singer who had most of her success in the 1960's. She changed her name from Doris to Manuela for a more exotic appeal.

Musicheads Essentials: Led Zeppelin III

Musicheads Essentials: Led Zeppelin III

Mark Wheat • Sep 25, 2012

Led Zeppelin's influence on modern music is undeniable but... which of their LPs is essential? 1970's "III" was the last breath taken by a band who were still mere mortals, mates from the Midlands trying hard to make a career out of this fledgling rock industry.

YourClassical

Jeremy Messersmith offers up new ambient album

Andrea Swensson • Sep 25, 2012

It isn’t the new Jeremy Messersmith album, but it is a batch of fresh songs from the busy singer-songwriter that should tide us over as he winds his way through America’s living rooms on his latest tour. Titled Paper Moon, the new six-song Messersmith EP is tagged as “ambiant folk,” and features the mixing work…

YourClassical

Local Gig List: September 24-30

Andrea Swensson • Sep 25, 2012

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house this week? Here’s a list of options we’ve compiled that will allow you to support some local music while you’re at it. See you out at the shows. Tuesday, September 25 The ValdonsFifth Element, Minneapolis6 p.m., free, all agesMiss the sold-out Secret Stash Twin Cities…

Random Vinyl: The Limeliters - The Slightly Fabulous Limeliters (1961)

Random Vinyl: The Limeliters - The Slightly Fabulous Limeliters (1961)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 25, 2012

A live record from this 1960's New York folk-trio. They also did some commercial work for Coca-Cola and a cigarette brand.

Local Music Exchange: Radio Milwaukee

Local Music Exchange: Radio Milwaukee

Sep 24, 2012

We've partnered with Radio Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wis., to swap five of each city's favorite bands and play them on the air. Tune in at 6:30 p.m. every day this week to hear the exchange, and stream and download the tracks online!

YourClassical

Actual Wolf brings full band to the stage for vinyl release

Andrea Swensson • Sep 24, 2012

Grand Rapids native Actual Wolf has been omnipresent in the Twin Cities these past few months, playing a well-received month-long residency at Amsterdam Bar & Hall last month amid a smattering of other area dates. On Friday night, at one of his biggest Twin Cities shows to date, Actual Wolf’s summer of hustle paid off…

YourClassical

Hot Cheetos & Takis stars Y.N.RichKids make rare live appearance

Andrea Swensson • Sep 24, 2012

It’s been quite the year for internet memes in Minnesota. Last month, over 10,000 people gathered on the Walker Art Center’s lawn for the first-ever Internet Cat Video Film Festival, while a group of aspiring young rappers from North Minneapolis started burning up the internet with their irresistable ode to snacks, “Hot Cheetos & Takis.”…

Random Vinyl: Chase - Chase (1971)

Random Vinyl: Chase - Chase (1971)

Jill Riley • Sep 24, 2012

Jazz-rock fusion anyone? Chase was very trumpet heavy, lead by Bill Chase. They made three records in the early 1970's, but ceased to exist after Bill Chase was killed in a plane crash in Jackson, MN. The band Chase's first record had one charting single called "Get it On."

Mumford & Sons: Finding Balance In 'Babel'

Mumford & Sons: Finding Balance In 'Babel'

NPR Staff • Sep 24, 2012

Marcus and the gang explain how they balanced out their new record "Babel."

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