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September 27, 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. Thanks to all the Random Vinyl listeners for help in researching this artist!

Random Vinyl: Manuela - Manuela (1969)

Random Vinyl: Manuela - Manuela (1969)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 27, 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. Thanks to all the Random Vinyl listeners for help in researching this artist!

Brandi Carlile ticket presale

Brandi Carlile ticket presale

Sep 27, 2012

Don't miss Brandi Carlile's show at Varsity Theater on December 30, 2012, presented by 89.3 The Current. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, September 28, but The Current is offering special access to buy your tickets early.

The Head and the Heart perform in The Current studio

The Head and the Heart perform in The Current studio

Mark Wheat, The Head and the Heart and Scott Olstad • Sep 27, 2012

From opening act at First Avenue a year ago to headlining back-to-back shows this week, The Head and the Heart have had a big year. They stopped by The Current studio to debut a new song.

YourClassical

Tapes ‘n Tapes frontman Josh Grier on the band’s impending hiatus and his new solo project

Andrea Swensson • Sep 27, 2012

Tapes ‘n Tapes are heading up to Fergus Falls next week to participate in the traveling Minnesota music showcase Caravan du Nord. It’ll be the first time they’ve played since last April’s set in Winona, Minnesota for the Mid West Music Fest, and the last time they’ll play together in quite some time. The band…

Theft of the Dial: Molly Ringwald

Theft of the Dial: Molly Ringwald

Jill Riley, Scott Olstad and Molly Ringwald • Sep 27, 2012

We're no stranger to rock star visitors here at The Current, but the excitement around the office was palpable the day Molly Ringwald stopped by for Theft of the Dial.

When Bob Dylan met the Replacements: The New Yorker unearths a priceless decades-old anecdote

When Bob Dylan met the Replacements: The New Yorker unearths a priceless decades-old anecdote

Andrea Swensson • Sep 26, 2012

Bob Dylan’s new album Tempest has been stirring up all kinds of thought-provoking, in-depth coverage this month (including a must-read Rolling Stone interview with Dylan himself conducted by Mikal Gilmore), but this little slice of storytelling just might take the cake. In this month’s issue of the New Yorker, Tempest engineer and longtime record producer…

YourClassical

Local Radar: Brute Heart, Bora York, and VANDAAM

Jon Schober • Sep 26, 2012

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

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…

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