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June 26, 2014

Prince is funny. That may sound like too basic a descriptor for one of the most iconic, eccentric, and enigmatic pop artists of our time, but after spending several hours with him last night at Paisley Park I was left thinking that he is really, really funny. It’s rare that more than five minutes goes by without Prince…

Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL share new music at late-night Paisley Park rendezvous

Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL share new music at late-night Paisley Park rendezvous

Andrea Swensson • Jun 26, 2014

Prince is funny. That may sound like too basic a descriptor for one of the most iconic, eccentric, and enigmatic pop artists of our time, but after spending several hours with him last night at Paisley Park I was left thinking that he is really, really funny. It’s rare that more than five minutes goes by without Prince…

Current Music Blog®: Cause Spirits and Soundbar announces plans to close

Current Music Blog®: Cause Spirits and Soundbar announces plans to close

Jay Gabler • Jun 26, 2014

Update 7/9: Vita.mn reports that the space currently occupied by Cause will become the Iron Door Pub, expected to open on or near September 1. The new owners “plan to knock out the wall separating the bar and venue side, add plenty of TVs and bump up tap beer offerings from six to 24.” Cause Spirits and…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Ball Songs

Jun 26, 2014

What ball songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Weekend Arts Roundup: Pride, Biennial and Shakespeare

Weekend Arts Roundup: Pride, Biennial and Shakespeare

Marianne Combs • Jun 26, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about a production that celebrates Pride Weekend, about the Minnesota Museum of American Art's 2014 Biennial, and how to catch a Shakespeare play in a park.

Today in Music History: Cher Divorces Sonny

Today in Music History: Cher Divorces Sonny

Jun 26, 2014

Elvis played his last live show, Stone Roses fans were dissapointed, and Cher divorced Sonny Today in Music History.

Review: Mason Jennings alights in London

Review: Mason Jennings alights in London

Selena Carlson • Jun 26, 2014

“Where’s he from again?” I heard amongst the audience. “Minnesota!” another cheerfully replied. This was the first I’d heard mention of my humble home since I arrived in London over a month ago. In the basement of the Borderline on Saturday night, Mason Jennings made a name for our great state across the globe. I…

The Chart Show: Black Keys get their own burger, hold on to #1

The Chart Show: Black Keys get their own burger, hold on to #1

Mark Wheat • Jun 26, 2014

The Black Keys hold on to the top spot again this week, which might pale in comparison to another sign of their success: Umami restaurant chain in California has honored the band with its own burger! For every purchase, $1 will be donated to the Black Keys Alfred McMoore Memorial Endowment Fund.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Favorite Michael Jackson Moments

Jun 25, 2014

Share your Michael Jackson memories with us for today's 9:30 Coffee Break as we remember the King of Pop.

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Iced Coffee

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Iced Coffee

Jun 25, 2014

This week Dara spoke to The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about iced coffee.

Today in Music History: The Beatles Perform Live Via Satellite

Today in Music History: The Beatles Perform Live Via Satellite

Jun 25, 2014

Prince released Purple Rain, Michael Jackson passed away, and The Beatles preformed in the first global broadcast Today in Music History.

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