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December 24, 2012

The New Standards Holiday Show has become a staple of the Holiday season in the Twin Cities, and The Current is thrilled to share their 2012 performance with you. Tune in to hear it on Monday, December 24, 2012 at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 8 a.m.

The 2012 New Standards Holiday Show

The 2012 New Standards Holiday Show

Dec 24, 2012

The New Standards Holiday Show has become a staple of the Holiday season in the Twin Cities, and The Current is thrilled to share their 2012 performance with you. Tune in to hear it on Monday, December 24, 2012 at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 8 a.m.

9:30 Coffee Break: Secular Jesus

9:30 Coffee Break: Secular Jesus

Dec 24, 2012

Just in time for the holiday, let's put together a set of music with secular Jesus references for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

The Sporting Life with Michael Rand: Ponder Marries Steel

The Sporting Life with Michael Rand: Ponder Marries Steel

Dec 24, 2012

Today Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley about Christian Ponder's secret wedding, the NHL and what the cancelation of half the season means, and the gophers getting swag for heading to the bowl game this Friday.

Today in Music History: Pearl Jam's "Vitalogy" Hits #1

Today in Music History: Pearl Jam's "Vitalogy" Hits #1

Dec 24, 2012

Chubby Checker's allowance was raised, Rubber Soul was released, and Pearl Jam scored a No. 1 album with Vitalogy Today in Music History.

YourClassical

Local Gig List: December 24-29

Andrea Swensson • Dec 24, 2012

I tried to find a little something for everyone this week, whether you feel like partying it up for the holidays or not. There are also quite a few reunions and special appearances happening this week, including the return of the Ashtray Hearts! Party on, Wayne… Monday, December 24 Jewbilee 20127th St. Entry, Minneapolis8:00 PM,…

Album Review: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - "The Heist"

Album Review: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - "The Heist"

David Safar and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis • Dec 24, 2012

In 2012, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis bridged the gap between underground indie hip-hop fans and the daytime TV audience of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

9:30 Coffee Break: It's The End of the World

9:30 Coffee Break: It's The End of the World

Dec 21, 2012

What do you want to hear for your (probably not) last day on Earth? Give us your suggestions for end of the world songs or a song that you would want to go out listening to (but you better have a good story for it).

YourClassical

Friday Five: New videos from Prof, Heiruspecs’ Felix, the Pinsch, more

Andrea Swensson • Dec 21, 2012

Happy Friday, party people! I have lots of goodies to share with you today, including videos that preview a pair of brand-new EPs that are going to sneak their way onto store shelves before the year is through. Happy holidays, and hope to see you out at the clubs.   1. Heiruspecs MC Felix steps…

Theft of the Dial: Nada Surf

Theft of the Dial: Nada Surf

Steve Seel and Nada Surf • Dec 21, 2012

Nada Surf has performed in The Current studio several times, but the alt-rock band brought their record collections instead of their instruments as they hijack the airwaves to share their hand-picked playlist.

YourClassical

Former Turf Club manager and Mammy Nuns bassist Leah Rule passes away

Andrea Swensson • Dec 21, 2012

Former Turf Club manager, St. Paul Music Club co-founder, and Mammy Nuns bass player Leah Rule passed away this morning after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 44. Leah’s husband Rob Rule broke the news on her Facebook page and Caring Bridge site today. “Early on this morning of the winter solstice, Leah left us. She…

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