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March 06, 2014

Almost one year exactly after their debut record Funeral released, Arcade Fire made their second Twin Cities stop in Minneapolis for a sold out show in First Avenue's mainroom. The Current was there to roll tape, and now you can relive one of the most talked about shows among Arcade Fire fanatics nearly 10 years after its recording.

Arcade Fire, live from First Avenue, Sept. 29, 2005

Arcade Fire, live from First Avenue, Sept. 29, 2005

Brett Baldwin and Arcade Fire • Mar 6, 2014

Almost one year exactly after their debut record Funeral released, Arcade Fire made their second Twin Cities stop in Minneapolis for a sold out show in First Avenue's mainroom. The Current was there to roll tape, and now you can relive one of the most talked about shows among Arcade Fire fanatics nearly 10 years after its recording.

The Chart Show: Phantogram fans 'Fall in Love'

The Chart Show: Phantogram fans 'Fall in Love'

Mark Wheat • Mar 6, 2014

Phantogram's Voices album was released just last month, they made their TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel last week and this week — for the first time in Chart Show history — they're at #1!

The Current's Guitar Collection: Peter Lalish of Lucius, 1960s Silvertone

The Current's Guitar Collection: Peter Lalish of Lucius, 1960s Silvertone

Luke Taylor • Mar 5, 2014

Lucius guitarist Peter Lalish took some time to tell us about how he enjoys finding vintage gear to help him create a '60s garage sound with authenticity. He also explains why he loves Minnesota so much -- you just might come think of him as a local musician once removed.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Album Ruiners

Mar 5, 2014

Let's have a conversation this morning. What songs do you think ruined an otherwise great album? Give us your reasoning for why and we'll play a few of your suggestions for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

Eating and Drinking with Heartland Table's Amy Thielen: Gather at The Walker

Eating and Drinking with Heartland Table's Amy Thielen: Gather at The Walker

Mar 5, 2014

This week Amy spoke to The Morning Show's Jill Riley about her residency this month at the Walker Art Center.

Black Lips - Boys in the Wood

Black Lips - Boys in the Wood

Mar 5, 2014

Today's Song of the Day is from Black Lips' forthcoming release 'Underneath the Rainbow.' Download a free and legal MP3 of "Boys in the Wood"

YourClassical

Today in Music History: Honoring Patsy Cline

Mar 5, 2014

The Beatles recorded "From Me to You," Andy Gibb was born, and Patsy Cline was in a fatal plane crash Today in Music History.

Where Grant Hart meets Bud Grant: The Rock N Jock Expo

Where Grant Hart meets Bud Grant: The Rock N Jock Expo

Ellie Fuqua • Mar 5, 2014

Over a casual conversation, longtime friends Tommy Dehler and Shaun Hagglund came to the same conclusion: their businesses cater to fans. Dehler runs the Rock N’ Roll Music Sale about three times a year. Hagglund owns Fan HQ, a sports apparel and collectibles store in Ridgedale Mall. Dehler and Hagglund decided to merge their operations…

Jeremy Messersmith: March's Artist of the Month

Jeremy Messersmith: March's Artist of the Month

Jim McGuinn • Mar 5, 2014

Imagine growing up without rock and roll in your house. It would seem unlikely that you'd end up becoming our state's preeminent songwriter of the past decade - unless you're Jeremy Messersmith.

P.O.S. gets a kidney

P.O.S. gets a kidney

Bob Collins • Mar 4, 2014

For more than a year, Stefon Alexander, the Twin Cities rapper who performs as P.O.S., has been looking for a kidney. His musician pals, DoomTree, crowdfunded the cost, raising more than $47,000 for the procedure, well over the initial $25,000 goal. Most musicians don’t have health care. All he needed then was a kidney. The…

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