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July 24, 2014

We're playing dinosaur songs for today's Coffee Break. What do you want to hear?

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Dinosaur

Jul 24, 2014

We're playing dinosaur songs for today's Coffee Break. What do you want to hear?

Weekend Arts Roundup: Performance Art Abounds

Weekend Arts Roundup: Performance Art Abounds

Marianne Combs • Jul 24, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about three events that engage the community through performance art.

Today in Music History: One Of The Worst Music Movies In History Opens

Today in Music History: One Of The Worst Music Movies In History Opens

Jul 24, 2014

Led Zeppelin played their last show in the US, Oasis' Liam Gallagher got into trouble with the law, and The Beatles made a horrible movie Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: Jack White gets memed, and more

Today’s Music News: Jack White gets memed, and more

Staff • Jul 24, 2014

Jack White attended a Cubs game on Tuesday night, and the Internet has become obsessed with a screengrab of the rocker looking distinctly unimpressed. (A.V. Club) Angelo Adkins, infant son of Adele, has been awarded a five-figure settlement from Corbis Images UK, which the child’s parents say has invaded their child’s privacy by posting paparazzi…

The Chart Show: Broken Bells ring in at #1 ahead of big State Theatre gig

The Chart Show: Broken Bells ring in at #1 ahead of big State Theatre gig

Mark Wheat • Jul 24, 2014

Broken Bells bounce back right to the top this week as many of you tried to win tickets to their Aug. 3 show at the State Theatre. This is their second stop here this year in support of After the Disco; their tour kicked off back in Feb. with a sold out show at First Avenue.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Waltz

Jul 23, 2014

What songs in 3/4 time should we play for our waltzes Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Fusion Food

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Fusion Food

Jul 23, 2014

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton chatted with Jill Riley and Steve Seel about his favorite fusion and multi-ethnic restaurants.

Today in Music History: The Jackson 5 Record Their Demo For Motown

Today in Music History: The Jackson 5 Record Their Demo For Motown

Jul 23, 2014

Frank Sinatra went to No. 1, The Clash found inspiration, and The Jackson 5 audition for Motown Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: Beetles vs. a Beatle, and more

Today’s Music News: Beetles vs. a Beatle, and more

Staff • Jul 23, 2014

All things must pass: in a wince-worthy development, a George Harrison memorial tree planted in Los Angeles in 2004 has been killed by an infestation of—yes, beetles. A city councilmember says that the tree will be replanted. (Los Angeles Times) Dave Eggers, watch your back: Jack White‘s Third Man Records are going into the book…

First Listen: Bear In Heaven, 'Time Is Over One Day Old'

First Listen: Bear In Heaven, 'Time Is Over One Day Old'

Tom Moon • Jul 22, 2014

The Brooklyn band writes inventive epics that behave like highly concentrated energy shots. You have to pay attention, because key elements arrive and depart in a blink.

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