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April 24, 2014

Listen to a bootleg of The Replacements play Feb. 14, 1984 Cabooze Bar Minneapolis, MN.

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Audio: The Replacements, Feb. 14,1984 Cabooze Bar Minneapolis, MN

Apr 24, 2014

Listen to a bootleg of The Replacements play Feb. 14, 1984 Cabooze Bar Minneapolis, MN.

The Chart Show: Messersmith inducted to Hall of Fame, goes out on top

The Chart Show: Messersmith inducted to Hall of Fame, goes out on top

Mark Wheat • Apr 24, 2014

Jeremy Messersmith is inducted into the Chart Hall of Fame this week, ending his run back at the top! He's one of the acts that we announced for Rock The Garden this year — tickets are now available. De La Soul are also on the bill and they're one of three new entries this week.

Everything you need to know about the Replacements’ just-announced Midway Stadium show

Everything you need to know about the Replacements’ just-announced Midway Stadium show

Andrea Swensson • Apr 23, 2014

After spending almost a full calendar year of festivals in other cities (and countries!), the Replacements have just announced a much-anticipated hometown date at Midway Stadium on Saturday, September 13. Update, May 2: The Hold Steady and Lucero have just been announced as openers for this show. Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn is a huge Replacements fan,…

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AUDIO: The Replacements - Sept. 5, 1981, 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN

Apr 23, 2014

Audio from The Replacements show at the 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis, MN on Sept. 5, 1981.

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AUDIO: The Replacments - July 17, 1980, Jay's Longhorn Bar, Minneapolis, MN

Apr 23, 2014

Audio from The Replacements show at Jay's Longhorn Bar in Minneapolis, MN on July 17, 1980.

Turf Club to close for two months for renovation and repair

Turf Club to close for two months for renovation and repair

KT Lindemann • Apr 23, 2014

St. Paul’s “best remnant of the 40s” is about to get a few updates. The Star Tribune reports that the landmark venue will close temporarily during June and July, as they will be “installing the fire suppression system, repairing the bars, putting a new roof on, replacing all of the HVAC” and undergoing a new…

The Current's Guitar Collection: G. Love, Gibson J-45

The Current's Guitar Collection: G. Love, Gibson J-45

Luke Taylor • Apr 23, 2014

When G. Love stopped in to The Current's studio to play some songs off his new album, 'Sugar', he had a few moments to tell us about his guitar before heading off to First Avenue. It turns out G. Love's guitar is more than an instrument; it's his autograph collection.

9:30 Coffee Break: Shakespeare

9:30 Coffee Break: Shakespeare

Apr 23, 2014

Let's put together a historical and literary version of the Coffee Break. What songs should we play that were inspired by Shakespeare?

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Bees

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Bees

Apr 23, 2014

This week Dara spoke to The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about bees and the upcoming Policy and a Pint on the topic.

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Today in Music History: Celebrating Roy Orbison

Apr 23, 2014

The Ramones released their debut, Sex Pistols covered Ol' Blue Eyes, and Roy Orbison was born Today in Music History.

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