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June 21, 2015

It’s another blazingly hot, sunny day here at the Walker, with temperatures hovering in the high 80s as things get underway. Once again, the earlier gate time gave fans plenty of time to wander in and get situated this afternoon, and the hill was already filling up by the time Ghost of a Saber Tooth…

Rock the Garden 2015: Recap, set lists and photos from Sunday at the Walker Art Center

Rock the Garden 2015: Recap, set lists and photos from Sunday at the Walker Art Center

Andrea Swensson • Jun 21, 2015

It’s another blazingly hot, sunny day here at the Walker, with temperatures hovering in the high 80s as things get underway. Once again, the earlier gate time gave fans plenty of time to wander in and get situated this afternoon, and the hill was already filling up by the time Ghost of a Saber Tooth…

#RockTheGarden Day Two: Social Media Roundup

#RockTheGarden Day Two: Social Media Roundup

Jun 21, 2015

The two best days of summer are back! The most picturesque festival in the Twin Cities, Rock the Garden returns for two days of great music in the heart of the city. The 2015 lineup features 10 bands ranging from Minnesota punk legends and stars of Afrobeat to scions of rock-and-roll history.

#RockTheGarden Day One: Social Media Roundup

#RockTheGarden Day One: Social Media Roundup

Jun 21, 2015

The two best days of summer are back! The most picturesque festival in the Twin Cities, Rock the Garden returns for two days of great music in the heart of the city. The 2015 lineup features 10 bands ranging from Minnesota punk legends and stars of Afrobeat to scions of rock-and-roll history.

Rock the Garden 2015: Recap, set list, and photos from Saturday’s festivities

Rock the Garden 2015: Recap, set list, and photos from Saturday’s festivities

Andrea Swensson • Jun 20, 2015

Never doubt the power of Paul Huttner. The MPR News meteorologist is on site at the Walker Art Center for the second year in a row, and I’m fully convinced that his presence is what’s keeping us free and clear of rain clouds or thunderstorms at this year’s Rock the Garden. Huttner power, activated. With…

A practical guide to Rock The Garden

A practical guide to Rock The Garden

Jun 19, 2015

Because there is so much Rock the Garden activity to keep track of, we've compiled a practical guide to resources needed for either (or both!) days of Rock the Garden.

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for Sunshine

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for Sunshine

Jill Riley and Jade • Jun 19, 2015

Let's all send some positive energy out into the atmosphere as we hope for a sunny weekend for Rock the Garden. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs for sunshine do you want to hear? Send us your requests.

Cube Critic: 'Inside Out'

Cube Critic: 'Inside Out'

Stephanie Curtis • Jun 19, 2015

Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jill Riley and Jade about a new film from Disney Pixar that explores the nature of emotions. 'Inside Out' features the voices of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling and Phyllis Smith. It's directed by Ronaldo Del Carmen and Bloomington, Minn., native Pete Docter.

YourClassical

Friday Five: Craig Finn, Katy Vernon, Motion City Soundtrack, and more new Minnesota music videos

Andrea Swensson • Jun 19, 2015

Happy Friday! We’re knee-deep in one of the busiest times of year for music, with festivals ranging from Rock the Garden to small neighborhood block parties keeping bands booked solid all summer long, and artists gearing up for a dense album-release cycle this fall. Right now the theme is new, new, new, and this week’s Friday Five includes some excellent…

YourClassical

Today in Music History: Remembering Nick Drake

Jun 19, 2015

The Four Tops helped themselves to a No. 1 hit; Carole King continued a tapestry of hit singles; the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' opened in London's West End; Prince began a string of 12 sold-out Wembley gigs; and singer-songwriter Nick Drake was born Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: New Radiohead album will include ‘Bends’-era song

Today’s Music News: New Radiohead album will include ‘Bends’-era song

Staff • Jun 18, 2015

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood says that the band’s forthcoming album will include the first officially-released recording of “Lift,” a song Radiohead first performed in 1996. Greenwood suggested that the band never found the right arrangement of “Lift” until now. (Billboard) Apple has denied reports that it’s threatening to remove artists’ music from the iTunes Store if…

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