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August 29, 2014

This week at the Minnesota State Fair, members of the local emcee collective Doomtree will be stopping by the MPR Booth on the corner of Judson and Nelson. On Thursday, P.O.S. performed live and chatted with host Mary Lucia about what he's been up to the last few months and what's in store for him and the Doomtree crew in the near future.

P.O.S. performs live at the Minnesota State Fair

P.O.S. performs live at the Minnesota State Fair

Mary Lucia, P.O.S. and Leah Garaas • Aug 29, 2014

This week at the Minnesota State Fair, members of the local emcee collective Doomtree will be stopping by the MPR Booth on the corner of Judson and Nelson. On Thursday, P.O.S. performed live and chatted with host Mary Lucia about what he's been up to the last few months and what's in store for him and the Doomtree crew in the near future.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: MN Music on a Stick

Aug 29, 2014

What songs from our MN Music on a Stick bands (Cactus Blossoms, Bob Mould, Cloud Cult, Har Mar Superstar, Doomtree, Brother Ali) should we play this morning?

Friday Five: The Ericksons, Tickle Torture, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: The Ericksons, Tickle Torture, and more new Minnesota music videos

Andrea Swensson • Aug 29, 2014

I have a bunch of goodies for you today, including some brand-new music from sister duo the Ericksons and Tickle Torture, two dramatically different but equally talented acts who have albums coming out next month. There’s also a cut from rapper Longshot, a new track from the rock band the Persian Leaps, and a glimpse…

Movie Maven: 'Frank'

Movie Maven: 'Frank'

Stephanie Curtis • Aug 29, 2014

MPR's Movie Maven Stephanie Curtis joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about a new music-based comedy from director Lenny Abrahamson.

Photos: The Cactus Blossoms, Dead Man Winter help reopen the Turf Club

Photos: The Cactus Blossoms, Dead Man Winter help reopen the Turf Club

Andrea Swensson • Aug 29, 2014

You know it’s a historical night when every concert attendee is handed a commemorative poster on their way out the door—not to mention when their only option to exit said door is to sidestep the city’s mayor, who is there grinning ear to ear. The newly raised ceilings and freed-up walkways came in handy last night as hundreds…

Today in Music History: The Kinks Release "Lola"

Today in Music History: The Kinks Release "Lola"

Aug 29, 2014

Fats Domino was rescued from the flood, Michael Jackson was born, and The Kinks meet "Lola" Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: Bruce Springsteen writes a children’s book

Today’s Music News: Bruce Springsteen writes a children’s book

Staff • Aug 29, 2014

Bruce Springsteen is joining the ranks of the Talking Heads (“Up All Night”); Woody Guthrie (“New Baby Train”); Peter, Paul and Mary (“Puff the Magic Dragon”); Bob Dylan (“Blowin’ in the Wind”); Bob Marley (“One Love”); and Simon and Garfunkel (“At the Zoo”): the Boss is having a song of his turned into a picture…

Talking about the State Fair with The Ericksons

Talking about the State Fair with The Ericksons

Luke Taylor • Aug 28, 2014

The Ericksons will perform on MPR Day -- Friday, Aug. 29 -- at the Minnesota State Fair in Carousel Park at 10 a.m., in a performance co-hosted by Barb Abney and Mike Pengra. Ahead of the show, Jenny Kapernick of The Ericksons shared her thoughts about the State Fair.

Mike Mictlan performs live at the Minnesota State Fair

Mike Mictlan performs live at the Minnesota State Fair

Mary Lucia, Leah Garaas and Mike Mictlan • Aug 28, 2014

This week at the Minnesota State Fair, members of the local emcee collective Doomtree will be stopping by the MPR Booth on the corner of Judson and Nelson. On Wednesday, Mike Mictlan performed live and chatted with host Mary Lucia about what's in store the crew in the coming months.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Getting Older

Aug 28, 2014

What songs should we play that talk about getting older? Give us your suggestions and we'll play a few for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

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