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April 10, 2014

Snowmine - Columbus

Snowmine - Columbus

Snowmine - Columbus

Apr 10, 2014

Snowmine - Columbus

The Chart Show: Messersmith clinches top seed

The Chart Show: Messersmith clinches top seed

Mark Wheat • Apr 10, 2014

Jeremy Messersmith consolidates his position at the top for the 5th week in total. It was a very tight race with only a hand full of votes separating the top 4. A nice jump for St. Vincent this week, perhaps because of her stellar show at State Theatre.

Heiruspecs perform in The Current studio

Heiruspecs perform in The Current studio

Heiruspecs and David Campbell • Apr 9, 2014

In the run-up to the April 22 release of their forthcoming album, 'Night Falls,' St. Paul's own Heiruspecs join David Campbell in The Current studio for a performance and interview on The Local Show.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Steve Harris of Gary Numan's band, Gibson Les Paul

The Current's Guitar Collection: Steve Harris of Gary Numan's band, Gibson Les Paul

Luke Taylor • Apr 9, 2014

Steve Harris, the guitarist for Gary Numan, spoke to us about his Gibson Les Paul guitar, including how he found it and the bit-crush effects he uses when playing with Numan.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Go Outside

Apr 9, 2014

Spring fever is in overdrive today. What songs do you want to hear for this great day? It can be a song about going outside, or commenting on the sunshine, or even cabin fever.

Eating and Drinking with Solo Vino's Chuck Kanski: Spring Wines

Eating and Drinking with Solo Vino's Chuck Kanski: Spring Wines

Apr 9, 2014

Today, Chuck spoke to The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about Spring wines.

Today in Music History: Bowie Hits Number One On Both Sides of the Atlantic

Today in Music History: Bowie Hits Number One On Both Sides of the Atlantic

Apr 9, 2014

Rolling Stones' bassist got engaged, Carl Perkins was born, and David Bowie had a hit on both sides of the Atlantic.

Is “crowdbooking” the future of live music?

Is “crowdbooking” the future of live music?

Gabby Coll • Apr 9, 2014

Minnesota native Jordis Unga has taken a novel approach to booking her upcoming hometown gig at the Fine Line Music Café. Showkicker is a new platform that aims to allow artists to book their own shows, with upfront pledges from fans who promise to buy tickets if a given performance is scheduled. One of the founders, Carley…

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs Nirvana Covered

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs Nirvana Covered

Apr 8, 2014

What is your favorite song from another band that Nirvana covered? They covered many songs over their tenure as a band, and we want to put together a playlist for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

MaLLy, Pert Near Sandstone, Mystery Date: This week’s Minnesota record releases

MaLLy, Pert Near Sandstone, Mystery Date: This week’s Minnesota record releases

KT Lindemann • Apr 8, 2014

Pert Near Sandstone: The Hardest Part of Leaving Minnesota roots rockers have been a productive bunch as of late, and now, bluegrass big shots Pert Near Sandstone are upon their release of their sixth studio album, The Hardest Part of Leaving, a richly developed follow-up to 2011’s well-received Paradise Hop. For the album, the band have added cajun fiddle, swing piano, and…

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