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February 15, 2013

Brothers Dan and Matt Wilson have been playing together since they were kids. Now they're taking over The Current to share their favorite songs with you.

Theft of the Dial: Dan & Matt Wilson

Theft of the Dial: Dan & Matt Wilson

Barb Abney • Feb 15, 2013

Brothers Dan and Matt Wilson have been playing together since they were kids. Now they're taking over The Current to share their favorite songs with you.

Jimi Hendrix's Seven Meanest Guitar Solos

Jimi Hendrix's Seven Meanest Guitar Solos

Feb 15, 2013

Few in history could play a six-string like Jimi Hendrix. We picked seven of the nastiest guitar riffs from the mind of the master.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Is that a Meteor or Asteroid?

Feb 15, 2013

The solar system has been tossing the Earth a few shocks today. Check out the video of the meteor exploding below and then help us come up with a Coffee Break of songs for meteors and asteroids.

YourClassical

Today in Music History: "Everyday People" Is The Number One Song In The Land

Feb 15, 2013

Nat "King" Cole passed away, Sid Vicious joined the Sex Pistols, and "Everyday People" hit a chord with the nation Today in Music History.

Friday Five: P.O.S. and his weird friends, STNNNG, Niki Becker, more

Friday Five: P.O.S. and his weird friends, STNNNG, Niki Becker, more

Andrea Swensson • Feb 15, 2013

It’s been a crazy-busy week for video releases here in the Twin Cities, so much so that I just caught myself complaining about having too many awesome videos for the Friday Five. Like that’s a problem. You’re getting a little extra this go-round, and there’s nothing any of us can do about it. P.O.S. It’s…

Usonia - How Does It Feel

Usonia - How Does It Feel

Feb 15, 2013

Usonia - How Does It Feel, from the new album "What's Fresh."

Video: Wake Owl - "Wild Country"

Video: Wake Owl - "Wild Country"

Feb 14, 2013

Wake Owl's songwriter and frontman Colyn Cameron and violinist Aiden Brandt-Briscall dropped by The Current for an intimate acoustic performance of their tune "Wild Country."

Weekend Arts Roundup: Walking and Singing, Hip Hop and Greek tragedy, 'The Honeymooners' revisited

Weekend Arts Roundup: Walking and Singing, Hip Hop and Greek tragedy, 'The Honeymooners' revisited

Luke Taylor and Marianne Combs • Feb 14, 2013

This weekend brings a dance and theater production that takes a fresh look at everyday life, a mash-up of hip hop and Greek tragedy, and an innovative re-imagining of a classic TV show

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Coffee Break(up)

Feb 14, 2013

Join us for today's Coffee Break(up). Share your stories about love gone wrong and songs that you like to listen to while you drown your sorrows. We'll commiserate and play some of your requests during today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Today in Music History: Aretha Records "Respect"

Today in Music History: Aretha Records "Respect"

Feb 14, 2013

John Lennon and Yoko hosted a variety show, The Boss scored a hit, and Aretha Franklin recorded "Respect" Today in Music History.

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