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March 01, 2013

The Vaccines swung through the Twin Cities on their North American tour, and they were kind enough to drop by The Current's HQ for an intimate session. Enjoy this video of them performing an acoustic take on their awesomely catchy single "Teenage Icon."

Video: The Vaccines - "Teenage Icon" (Live at The Current)

Video: The Vaccines - "Teenage Icon" (Live at The Current)

Mar 1, 2013

The Vaccines swung through the Twin Cities on their North American tour, and they were kind enough to drop by The Current's HQ for an intimate session. Enjoy this video of them performing an acoustic take on their awesomely catchy single "Teenage Icon."

Miles Davis' brilliant, pioneering fusion era

Miles Davis' brilliant, pioneering fusion era

Peter Valelly • Mar 1, 2013

1970's iconic album Bitches Brew is both a standalone masterpiece and the pivot point between two of the most fascinating periods of Miles Davis' career: his late-'60s swerve into jazz fusion and the truly out-there territory explored by his early-'70s output.

Movie Maven: 'The Gatekeepers'; Kids Film Festival

Movie Maven: 'The Gatekeepers'; Kids Film Festival

Luke Taylor and Stephanie Curtis • Mar 1, 2013

Oscar-nominated documentary 'The Gatekeepers' explores the Israeli secret service; a Kids Film Festival at Walker Art Center

A closer look at the 223 acts who entered Vita.mn’s Are You Local? competition

A closer look at the 223 acts who entered Vita.mn’s Are You Local? competition

Andrea Swensson • Mar 1, 2013

  Tonight, three finalists will face off at Mill City Nights for the latest installment of Vita.mn’s Are You Local?, an annual showcase and competition that aims to turn over new talent and send an undiscovered band to SXSW. This year, Vita.mn received 223 submissions for their contest, and ended up selecting two brand new…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Reverse Coffee Break

Mar 1, 2013

Today we're giving you a Reverse Coffee Break. We are going to pick the songs and you will have to listen and guess what the theme is. Good Luck!

Jimmy Cliff talks Grammys, a controversial ad, Bob Marley and more

Jimmy Cliff talks Grammys, a controversial ad, Bob Marley and more

Jill Riley and Peter Valelly • Mar 1, 2013

Jimmy Cliff is one of reggae's hugest icons, a living legend whose 1972 film The Harder They Come and accompanying soundtrack gave the genre its big break in the American market. Dozens of albums later, he's one of music's most respected figures worldwide.

YourClassical

Today in Music History: A Big Grammy Night For Stevie Wonder

Mar 1, 2013

Jim Morrison showed a little too much skin, Nirvana played their last concert, and Stevie Wonder made a sweep at the Grammy's.

Local Current Live: Photos of Prissy Clerks, Greg Grease, and the Ericksons at the Amsterdam

Local Current Live: Photos of Prissy Clerks, Greg Grease, and the Ericksons at the Amsterdam

Andrea Swensson • Mar 1, 2013

  Last night we celebrated the second installment of Local Current Live, a free music series curated by the Minnesota music team here at the Current. The goal of the series is to introduce fans to new music from every corner of our bustling local scene, and last night’s lineup was especially diverse: Prissy Clerks…

Astronautalis, the Big Wu, Willie Murphy headlining Mid West Music Fest 2013

Astronautalis, the Big Wu, Willie Murphy headlining Mid West Music Fest 2013

Andrea Swensson • Mar 1, 2013

Now in its fourth year, the Mid West Music Fest is set to take over Winona, Minnesota on April 18, 19, and 20. MWMF unveiled its initial lineup of headliners today, and it’s just the tip of the iceberg for a roster that will eventually include over 100 acts. Rapper and master freestyler Astronautalis, jam band the…

Van Stee - Color In The Paper Planes

Van Stee - Color In The Paper Planes

Jon Schober • Mar 1, 2013

Van Stee - Color In The Paper Planes, from the new album "We Are."

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