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June 28, 2014

The legendary singer rose to prominence with such hits as "Lookin' For A Love," "Across 110th Street" and "It's All Over Now."

Soul Singer Bobby Womack Dies At 70

Soul Singer Bobby Womack Dies At 70

Scott Neuman • Jun 28, 2014

The legendary singer rose to prominence with such hits as "Lookin' For A Love," "Across 110th Street" and "It's All Over Now."

Gary Louris of the Jayhawks on revisiting the “Smile” era

Gary Louris of the Jayhawks on revisiting the “Smile” era

Jay Gabler • Jun 27, 2014

On July 1, the Jayhawks albums Sound of Lies (1999), Smile (2000), and Rainy Day Music (2003) will be reissued in deluxe editions with new liner notes and bonus tracks. The Jayhawks’ Gary Louris as well as PD Larson—archivist and one of the producers of the reissue project—stopped by the Current’s studios this week to talk with David…

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Friday Five: Har Mar teams with Trampled by Turtles and more new Minnesota music videos

Andrea Swensson • Jun 27, 2014

Happy Friday! This week’s selection of videos really runs the gamut, from a new song from Trampled by Turtles to the latest from our state’s biggest Top 40 pop artist of the moment to a complete newcomer who just released their debut album. In other words, business as usual here in Minnesota… Trampled by Turtles Need further…

PRIDE Weekend: A Conversation with Dot Belstler

PRIDE Weekend: A Conversation with Dot Belstler

Jun 27, 2014

This weekend TC Pride will host the 42nd annual Pride Festival in Loring Park. Steve Seel sat down with the organization's Exective Director, Dot Belstler.

Cube Critic: 'Transformers 4: Age of Extinction'

Cube Critic: 'Transformers 4: Age of Extinction'

Euan Kerr • Jun 27, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter and Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Steve Seel and Jade to talk about Michael Bay's latest installment in the Transformers franchise.

Theft of the Dial: Dan Savage

Theft of the Dial: Dan Savage

Jun 27, 2014

It's Pride Weekend! Dan Savage of the It Gets Better Project had a radio show on what is now KEXP from 1994-1997, so when he came to our studios, the political activist dug up his radio roots and gave us a taste of his music mind for a Theft of the Dial.

Har Mar Superstar - Tall Boy

Har Mar Superstar - Tall Boy

Jun 27, 2014

Har Mar Superstar - Tall Boy

Today in Music History: Honoring The Who's John Entwistle

Today in Music History: Honoring The Who's John Entwistle

Jun 27, 2014

MCA bought Motown Records, A gun went off at a Fugees show, and The Who's bass player was chosen as the best Today in Music History.

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…

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