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May 15, 2014

Jackson Browne taught us about “Lawyers in Love,” Belle and Sebastian know a good “Legal Man,” and George Harrison played the “Sue Me, Sue You Blues,” but now it’s time for some local lawyers to sing their own songs. On Friday, May 16, the Crooked Pint Ale House will play host to the 2014 Attractive…

Rocking the bar, in two senses: Barristers amp up for the Attractive Nuisance Tour

Rocking the bar, in two senses: Barristers amp up for the Attractive Nuisance Tour

Mallory Guinee • May 15, 2014

Jackson Browne taught us about “Lawyers in Love,” Belle and Sebastian know a good “Legal Man,” and George Harrison played the “Sue Me, Sue You Blues,” but now it’s time for some local lawyers to sing their own songs. On Friday, May 16, the Crooked Pint Ale House will play host to the 2014 Attractive…

Art-a-Whirl 2014: Music schedules at 331 Club, Indeed Brewing, 612 Brew, Grumpy’s NE, and more

Art-a-Whirl 2014: Music schedules at 331 Club, Indeed Brewing, 612 Brew, Grumpy’s NE, and more

KT Lindemann • May 15, 2014

The Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association’s annual art festival—Art-a-Whirl—is back for its 19th year this May 16-18. While you’re out browsing the famed neighborhood’s galleries, you also have plenty of opportunities to catch your favorite local acts live throughout the day. Plan your weekend with these music schedules from five Northeast venues. 331 club Friday, May…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Unique Voices

May 15, 2014

What musicians with unique voices should we play for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

Movie Maven: 'Million Dollar Arm'

Movie Maven: 'Million Dollar Arm'

Stephanie Curtis • May 15, 2014

MPR's Movie Maven and Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about a new sports film starring Jon Hamm.

Local Music to Celebrate the St. Paul Saints

Local Music to Celebrate the St. Paul Saints

May 15, 2014

The Morning Show's Steve Seel sat down with The Saint's Assistant General Manager, Scott Bush, to discuss the upcoming season and their big push for the inclusion of local musicians.

Today in Music History: Brian Eno Is 66

Today in Music History: Brian Eno Is 66

May 15, 2014

Pink Floyd killed fish, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney worked together, and Brian Eno was born Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: St. Vincent announces new coffee blend, perks up the Chart

The Chart Show: St. Vincent announces new coffee blend, perks up the Chart

Mark Wheat • May 15, 2014

Just when you thought she's done it all: soccer tricks, impersonating Kurt Cobain and her own custom coffee, St. Vincent goes and gets the #1 spot on this week's Chart! Delighted to see St. Vincent delightfully twisted pop at the top.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Valerie June, Martin dreadnought

The Current's Guitar Collection: Valerie June, Martin dreadnought

Luke Taylor • May 14, 2014

Valerie June visited The Current's studio on August 10, 2013, to play a few songs and to chat with Mac Wilson. After the session, the Memphis singer-songwriter took some time to talk about her then-new acoustic guitar and the mystical connection she felt with it. Valerie June plays Rock the Garden on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

Hippo Campus emerge from the bustling underground all-ages scene

Hippo Campus emerge from the bustling underground all-ages scene

Andrea Swensson • May 14, 2014

Maintaining a healthy all-ages scene can be a challenge for any community, but over the past few years the Twin Cities’ ratio of talented high school bands to respectable all-ages performance spaces seems especially skewed. In just the last two years, some of our most celebrated young acts—Bomba de Luz, John Mark Nelson, Observer Drift,…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Bits and Pieces

May 14, 2014

What songs that feature bits and/or pieces in the title should we play for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

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