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Recent stories from The Current
November 27, 2014

Lizzo and Caroline Smith, the local dynamic duo are at #1 for the third time and are set to be inducted to the Chart Show Hall of Fame next week. Robert Plant is inducted to the Hall of Fame for the first time ever. Hozier's "Jackie and Wilson" is the highest new entry at #6.

The Chart Show: Lizzo and Caroline Smith back at #1, Robert Plant inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Lizzo and Caroline Smith back at #1, Robert Plant inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Nov 27, 2014

Lizzo and Caroline Smith, the local dynamic duo are at #1 for the third time and are set to be inducted to the Chart Show Hall of Fame next week. Robert Plant is inducted to the Hall of Fame for the first time ever. Hozier's "Jackie and Wilson" is the highest new entry at #6.

The Current's Time Machine Weekend

The Current's Time Machine Weekend

Nov 26, 2014

As the nation gives thanks, The Current is going back in time! Starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, we'll feature a different year each hour throughout the Thanksgiving weekend, before we jet back to the present with the Local Show on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. Tune in to enjoy multiple blasts from the past.

What we're thankful for in 2014

What we're thankful for in 2014

Nov 26, 2014

It's Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on what we're grateful for. The Current's staff share some of the music moments from the past year for which they are grateful. Feel free to add yours to the list.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Nikki Lane - Gibson LG-1

The Current's Guitar Collection: Nikki Lane - Gibson LG-1

Luke Taylor • Nov 26, 2014

When Nikki Lane was in The Current's studio for a live session, she played a brand-new, shiny, black guitar. Asked about the instrument, Nikki shares a great story that involves a tour of the guitar factory and a great deal of respect for Johnny Cash.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Nov 26, 2014

With travel on the minds of many of us, we thought we'd have a travel tie-in for today's 9:30 Coffee Break. What songs with planes, trains or automobiles do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Thanksgiving Hacks

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Thanksgiving Hacks

Nov 26, 2014

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton chatted with Steve Seel and Jill Riley about Thanksgiving hacks.

Cube Critic: 'Foxcatcher'

Cube Critic: 'Foxcatcher'

Euan Kerr • Nov 26, 2014

Thanksgiving weekend is a big time of year for film releases and viewing; as such, MPR News Arts Reporter and Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about 'Foxcatcher', a new film starring Steve Carrell. "This is not a comedy," Euan explains. "This is one of the creepiest films that you're likely to see this year."

Today in Music History: Anarchy Arrives In the U.K.

Today in Music History: Anarchy Arrives In the U.K.

Nov 26, 2014

Johnny Cash had his first hit, Miles David got married, and The Sex Pistols caused some anarchy Today in Music History.

First Avenue’s annual Replacements tribute to spotlight Don’t Tell a Soul

First Avenue’s annual Replacements tribute to spotlight Don’t Tell a Soul

Brenda Tran • Nov 26, 2014

This Friday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m., First Avenue will present “A Tribute to the Replacements,” an annual show featuring a slew of local artists performing Replacements hits. The show will take place in both the Mainroom and the Entry. This year’s concert will feature the Melismatics, Two Harbors, BNLX, Stereo Confession, and Black Diet, among others. The…

This town is becoming like a ghost town: Rich Mattson releases song about his disappearing Iron Range home

This town is becoming like a ghost town: Rich Mattson releases song about his disappearing Iron Range home

Austin Gerth • Nov 26, 2014

The small town of Sparta, Minnesota, is disappearing, and folk-rockers Rich Mattson and the Northstars have written a song about it. Much of the town, which is located in the Iron Range, is built on land owned by a mining company. The land has been, until recently, leased out to the local residents. However, this…

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