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June 04, 2015

There was a moment at Wednesday’s Rolling Stones show at TCF Bank Stadium that summed up the whole thing better than anything else that night. It came about halfway through the show, during one of Mick Jagger’s many jaunts up and down the catwalk that cut through the center of the crowd. Jagger was somehow dancing,…

The Rolling Stones make sure Minneapolis gets what it needs

The Rolling Stones make sure Minneapolis gets what it needs

Andrea Swensson • Jun 4, 2015

There was a moment at Wednesday’s Rolling Stones show at TCF Bank Stadium that summed up the whole thing better than anything else that night. It came about halfway through the show, during one of Mick Jagger’s many jaunts up and down the catwalk that cut through the center of the crowd. Jagger was somehow dancing,…

The Chart Show: My Morning Jacket snag No.1 spot ahead of two big Northrop gigs

The Chart Show: My Morning Jacket snag No.1 spot ahead of two big Northrop gigs

Mark Wheat • Jun 4, 2015

My Morning Jacket snag the top spot ahead of two big Northrop gigs, with supporting local act Hippo Campus at No.2; Tame Impala see a boost; five new entries comes from Dawes, the Decemberists, JD McPherson, Benjamin Booker and Blur; Belle and Sebastian and Hozier are inducted to Hall of Fame.

Today’s Music News: New earbuds let you control the EQ at live concerts

Today’s Music News: New earbuds let you control the EQ at live concerts

Staff • Jun 4, 2015

Savvy concertgoers have long sought the perfect ear inserts to protect their hearing while minimizing musical distortion. A new set of electronic earbuds takes that a step further. Here Active Listening system earbuds connect to a mobile app that allows you to adjust the sound balance that hits your ears—even adding or eliminating effects like…

Music at Grand Old Day 2015: Here are the bands along the Avenue

Music at Grand Old Day 2015: Here are the bands along the Avenue

Hailey Colwell • Jun 4, 2015

On Sunday, June 7, St. Paul’s Grand Avenue will once again become a maze of street food, paraders, and, most of all, music. Grand Old Day, the Grand Avenue Business Association’s yearly start to the summer, is now in its 19th year. All along the avenue, more than 15 local bands will perform on six stages (plus a…

After Hours with jazz-inspired soul group Nooky Jones

After Hours with jazz-inspired soul group Nooky Jones

Andrea Swensson • Jun 3, 2015

Nooky Jones mix jazz-influenced grooves with smooth soul vocals in this second installment of Andrea Swensson's new jazz series, After Hours.

Win VIP passes to Festival Palomino 2015 from The Current

Win VIP passes to Festival Palomino 2015 from The Current

Jun 3, 2015

Here's your chance to win a pair of VIP passes to the second annual Festival Palomino featuring performances by Dr. Dog, Father John Misty, Laura Marling, Trampled by Turtles and more at Canterbury Park on Saturday, Sept. 19!

Mandolin Orange perform in the Radio Heartland studio

Mandolin Orange perform in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra and Mandolin Orange • Jun 3, 2015

North Carolina-based duo Mandolin Orange stopped into the Radio Heartland studio to play some songs and to talk about their career thus far.

Rolling Stones at TCF Bank Stadium: Everything you need to know

Rolling Stones at TCF Bank Stadium: Everything you need to know

Jay Gabler • Jun 3, 2015

The Rolling Stones are often described as “the biggest band in the world,” and if you combine their continued drawing power with their towering musical significance, it’s true that they’re without peers among active rock groups. Accordingly, Minnesota is going absolutely bananas for their show tonight at TCF Bank Stadium—their first local show in ten…

9:30 Coffee Break: The Rolling Stones

9:30 Coffee Break: The Rolling Stones

Jade and Sean McPherson • Jun 3, 2015

The Rolling Stones play tonight at the TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Rolling Stones songs do you want to hear? Send us your requests.

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: New Liquor Laws and 'The 375'

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: New Liquor Laws and 'The 375'

Jun 3, 2015

Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk about a liquor law that passed during the whole Sunday liquor-sales debate. 'Do you like tiny bottles of liquor, Minnesota? They're coming your way,' Dara says. And if you have a better name for 'the 375', please share your idea.

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