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May 02, 2014

Watch one of the year's most exciting bands in a full concert, webcast live online from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. The webcast will begin at approximately 8:45 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 1.

Future Islands, Live In Concert at the 9:30 Club

Future Islands, Live In Concert at the 9:30 Club

Future Islands • May 2, 2014

Watch one of the year's most exciting bands in a full concert, webcast live online from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. The webcast will begin at approximately 8:45 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 1.

The Current Beer EP: Free MP3 Downloads to pair with Schell's The Current Beer

The Current Beer EP: Free MP3 Downloads to pair with Schell's The Current Beer

May 1, 2014

Want some music to go along with your 4-pack of Schell's The Current beer? Download (or stream) the tracks from 'The Current Beer EP.'

9:30 Coffee Break: Wild

9:30 Coffee Break: Wild

May 1, 2014

Let's put together a celebratory playlist of "wild" songs. What should we play with "wild" in the title?

Weekend Arts Roundup: May Day and Plays

Weekend Arts Roundup: May Day and Plays

Marianne Combs • May 1, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about the May Day Parade in Minneapolis's Powderhorn neighborhood as well as two can't-miss plays.

Minnesota teen Molly Kate Kestner goes viral with original song “His Daughter”

Minnesota teen Molly Kate Kestner goes viral with original song “His Daughter”

Ellie Fuqua • May 1, 2014

The weeks leading up to graduation are a momentous time for any high school senior, but for Austin, Minnesota teen Molly Kate Kestner, this excitement has grown exponentially. On April 20, Kestner posted a YouTube video of herself emotively performing “His Daughter,” an original song, accompanying herself on piano. The video now has over 1.4…

The Awful Truth’s Brent Colbert on moving to Minneapolis and opening for Angel Olsen

The Awful Truth’s Brent Colbert on moving to Minneapolis and opening for Angel Olsen

Andrea Swensson • May 1, 2014

Although singer-songwriter Brent Colbert has been performing as the Awful Truth since 2008, he is a relatively new act on the Twin Cities scene. This month marks the one-year anniversary of Colbert moving to Minneapolis from his previous homebase of Salt Lake City, Utah, and he’s celebrating tonight by playing his biggest show to date…

Northfield rocks! St. Olaf College supports student bands with studio sessions

Northfield rocks! St. Olaf College supports student bands with studio sessions

​Carolyn Bernhardt​ • May 1, 2014

St. Olaf College has long been a front-runner in the world of choral music. However, the liberal arts college in Northfield is now also lending a hand to student rock bands on campus by providing them with various resources. With everything from folk and rock groups to individual singer-songwriters, campus bands have begun to take…

Today in Music History: The Stones Release "Brown Sugar"

Today in Music History: The Stones Release "Brown Sugar"

May 1, 2014

Pink Floyd got banned, The Clash cause a riot, and "Brown Sugar" was release by The Rolling Stones Today in Music History.

Bob Dylan’s handwritten “Like a Rolling Stone” lyrics could fetch $2 million at auction

Bob Dylan’s handwritten “Like a Rolling Stone” lyrics could fetch $2 million at auction

Jay Gabler • May 1, 2014

Update: At yesterday’s sale, the New York Times reports, Dylan’s handwritten lyrics sold for $2,045,000—a sum above even the upper limit estimated for the lyrics’ value. This isn’t your ordinary music memorabilia auction, and it isn’t your ordinary collectible. 1965’s “Like a Rolling Stone” is the definitive song by Bob Dylan, the Hibbing native who’s widely…

The Chart Show: Broken Bells chime in at #1

The Chart Show: Broken Bells chime in at #1

Mark Wheat • May 1, 2014

roken Bells are back at the top for the second week. After starting their tour here at First Avenue back in Feb., they've just announced additional dates including the State Theatre on Aug. 3 and Austin City Limits Festival which we'd love to send you to see because when you make a contribution to Minnesota Public Radio before May 7, you'll be entered for a chance to attend ACL this fall!

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