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October 30, 2014

It's a big week for the ladies on the Chart Show this week! Lizzo and Caroline Smith's salute to women "Let 'Em Say" continues to dominate and hits number one for the second time. Lizzo's career is still on fire with her recent appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman!

The Chart Show: Lizzo and Caroline Smith on top, Hozier and Sylvan Esso inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Lizzo and Caroline Smith on top, Hozier and Sylvan Esso inducted to Hall of Fame

Bill DeVille • Oct 30, 2014

It's a big week for the ladies on the Chart Show this week! Lizzo and Caroline Smith's salute to women "Let 'Em Say" continues to dominate and hits number one for the second time. Lizzo's career is still on fire with her recent appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman!

The Current's Guitar Collection: Dave Hosking of Boy & Bear, 1954 Gibson J-45

The Current's Guitar Collection: Dave Hosking of Boy & Bear, 1954 Gibson J-45

Luke Taylor • Oct 29, 2014

When Sydney's Boy & Bear were in the studio for a live session, front man Dave Hosking took some time to talk about his vintage Gibson guitar. One of the things that drew him to the instrument was how "it sounded like all [his] favorite Neil Young records."

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9:30 Coffee Break: Creepy Crawlies

Oct 29, 2014

What songs about creepy-crawlies should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Autumn Pie Bracket

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Autumn Pie Bracket

Oct 29, 2014

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton chatted with Steve Seel and Jill Riley about Heavy Table's pie competition.

Interview: Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys

Interview: Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys

Jill Riley and Dan Auerbach • Oct 29, 2014

Before their big gig at the Target Center with opening act Jake Bugg, Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys chatted with Jill Riley of The Current's Morning Show backstage.

Haley Bonar on the Beeb: Minnesota singer-songwriter records session at BBC Radio 6 Music

Haley Bonar on the Beeb: Minnesota singer-songwriter records session at BBC Radio 6 Music

Brenda Tran • Oct 29, 2014

On Monday, local singer-songwriter Haley Bonar visited the BBC Radio 6 Music studios to promote the UK release of her album Last War. In an intimate conversation with Lauren Laverne, Bonar discussed a number of things including her beginnings as a musician, the making of Last War, Justin Vernon’s contribution to the record, the empowering…

Today in Music History: "Cracklin' Rosie" Goes Gold

Today in Music History: "Cracklin' Rosie" Goes Gold

Oct 29, 2014

Pink Floyd topped the charts for the longest period in history, The Stone Roses called it quits, and Neil Diamond hit gold Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: Pet Shop Boys’ Always On My Mind voted best cover song ever

Today’s Music News: Pet Shop Boys’ Always On My Mind voted best cover song ever

Staff • Oct 29, 2014

Whitney Houston‘s “I Will Always Love You” (originally by Dolly Parton) and Johnny Cash‘s “Hurt” (originally by Nine Inch Nails) made the top ten, as did two covers of songs by Minnesota artists: Sinead O’Connor‘s version of Prince‘s “Nothing Compares 2 U” and Jimi Hendrix‘s transformative take on Bob Dylan‘s “All Along the Watchtower.” The best cover version of all time, though—according…

Halloween 2014: Where to see live music in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Halloween 2014: Where to see live music in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Selena Carlson • Oct 29, 2014

As the 2014 Halloweekend approaches, the Twin Cities will be crawling with shows for every ghoul and boy. Whether you’re seeking spooktacular celebrations or refuge from incessant trick-or-treaters, there are plenty of options to make this a festive Friday night. Halloween Party & Costume Contest First Avenue, Minneapolis 8:00 p.m., $5 advance/$10 day of show/$15…

Justin Vernon-curated Eaux Claires Festival coming to western Wisconsin in July 2015

Justin Vernon-curated Eaux Claires Festival coming to western Wisconsin in July 2015

Andrea Swensson • Oct 28, 2014

The Eaux Claires Music and Arts Festival, a new outdoor event dreamed up by Justin Vernon and organized by the production team behind the independent-minded Boston Calling festival, passed through its final round of permit approvals tonight and is officially slated to take place in Eau Claire on July 17 and 18, 2015. The Bon Iver frontman tapped Crashline Productions to…

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