Susanne Sundfor - White FoxesJon Schober • Jul 11, 2013Susanne Sundfor - White Foxes, from the new album "The Silicon Veil."
Jim James brings solo work to the stage at First Avenue; talks AmericanaramA, PrinceJill Riley • Jul 10, 2013Jill Riley of The Current's Morning Show chatted with Jim James when his band (including a drummer he's known since 4th grade!) stopped in Minneapolis last April to perform in the First Avenue mainroom. They talked about co-producing Preservation Hall Jazz Band's latest record, touring with Bob Dylan, and his attempt to play the clarinet.
9:30 Coffee Break: Dylan Covers Jul 10, 2013To get ready for the show tonight we thought we would play some Dylan covers. What songs of Bob Dylan's covered by another artist would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
Then and Now: Prom BallroomAndrea Swensson • Jul 10, 2013Text by Andrea Swensson and Steve Cohen Research and “Now” photos by Steve Cohen Now that every address is available with a quick Google search and every concert is Instagrammed from 100 angles, it can be hard to remember a time when things weren’t so heavily documented. Even massive concerts like the Beatles’ visit to…
Eating and Drinking with Rachel Hutton: Bucket List Jul 10, 2013Today on The Current's Eating and Drinking with the Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley, Rachel Hutton shared her eating and drinking bucket list for Minnesota. Jill and Steve both shared some ideas for their bucket lists too.
The Suburbs share first single off new record, ‘Turn the Radio On’Andrea Swensson • Jul 10, 2013It’s been quite a long time since the Suburbs have released any new material—27 years, to be exact. So we’re experiencing a little slice of history today with the release of their new single, “Turn the Radio On,” the first taste of their album Si Sauvage. When I spoke with Chan Poling about the new…
Sonny and The Sunsets - Void Jul 10, 2013Sonny and The Sunsets - Void, from the new album "Antenna To The Afterworld."
Win tickets to an exclusive Father John Misty UBS Forum performance Jul 10, 2013Enter for your chance to attend an exclusive and intimate Father John Misty show at Minnesota Public Radio on July 12.
First Listen: Mayer Hawthorne, 'Where Does This Door Go'Stephen Thompson • Jul 9, 2013In the course of three studio albums, Hawthorne has transformed himself from underground indie-soul curiosity to imminent star. Hawthorne has long been a student of the music that precedes him, with skills as a composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist that take him well beyond mimicry.
Bob Dylan, My Morning Jacket and Wilco to perform at Midway Stadium July 10 Jul 9, 2013Some heavy hitters are making their way to Saint Paul's ballpark by the train yard on July 10, as part of Bob Dylan's AmericanaramA Festival.
