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July 09, 2015

Beck and the Staves make Chart Show debuts; Catfish and the Bottlemen are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Brandi Carlile nabs the yellow jersey, er, No.1 spot.

The Chart Show: Brandi Carlile eyes No.1 spot ahead of Cabooze show

The Chart Show: Brandi Carlile eyes No.1 spot ahead of Cabooze show

Mark Wheat • Jul 9, 2015

Beck and the Staves make Chart Show debuts; Catfish and the Bottlemen are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Brandi Carlile nabs the yellow jersey, er, No.1 spot.

The Swede sound of Hagstrom Guitars

The Swede sound of Hagstrom Guitars

Luke Taylor • Jul 8, 2015

The American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis is highlighting music this summer with an exhibit of guitars by legendary Swedish guitar-maker, Hagstrom, whose instruments were played by David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, Elvis Presley and others. The ASI is also hosting a number of concerts with local musicians, including Mark Ritsema and his band, Suzie, during which Ritsema will play one of the exhibited guitars.

Today’s Music News: Justin Vernon talks about the future of Bon Iver, and his whiskey-ad regrets

Today’s Music News: Justin Vernon talks about the future of Bon Iver, and his whiskey-ad regrets

Staff • Jul 8, 2015

As he prepares for the upcoming Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver spoke at length with Grantland. Among the topics discussed: the future of Bon Iver (“As far as putting a record together, I don’t really know what’s happening. Our show is our main focus. We don’t have anything booked after this. We…

First Listen: 'Nina Revisited... A Tribute To Nina Simone'

First Listen: 'Nina Revisited... A Tribute To Nina Simone'

Salamishah Tillet • Jul 8, 2015

The tribute, which strives to update Simone's ability to capture the hope and rage of the '60s for a contemporary audience, features six songs performed by Ms. Lauryn Hill.

After Hours with the mind-blowing 18-member jazz band Adam Meckler Orchestra

After Hours with the mind-blowing 18-member jazz band Adam Meckler Orchestra

Andrea Swensson • Jul 8, 2015

The sprawling 18-piece big band Adam Meckler Orchestra perform in the Current's studio for the third installment of Andrea Swensson's new jazz series, After Hours.

9:30 Coffee Break: Not Just for Kids

9:30 Coffee Break: Not Just for Kids

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Jul 8, 2015

In light of a new coloring-book trend among adults, for today's Coffee Break, we're wondering what songs you want to hear that are equally enjoyable for kids and grownups? Send us your requests.

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Scratch Diners

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Scratch Diners

Jul 8, 2015

Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk about scratch diners -- those places where they make everything from scratch. One of the places Dara describes is Nighthawks, which recently opened in Minneapolis. 'Everything from scratch, it's a real diner, the hash browns are beautiful,' Dara says. 'It's so good.'

Today in Music History: Prince doesn't want to stop

Today in Music History: Prince doesn't want to stop

Jul 8, 2015

Elvis Presley's 'That's All Right' got a debut spin on a Memphis radio station; the RIAA issued its first Gold Record; Bill Withers had a No. 1 hit with 'Lean on Me'; and Prince kept playing until Minneapolis Police told him to stop, Today in Music History.

Brute Heart’s Jackie Beckey helps preserve local music’s legacy at the Minnesota History Center

Brute Heart’s Jackie Beckey helps preserve local music’s legacy at the Minnesota History Center

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 8, 2015

Jackie Beckey, a Minnesota Historical Society reference librarian and Brute Heart violist/vocalist, is the kind of person you’d want at your next dinner party. Relaxed and approachable, she can talk about anything from rock music to classic films; she laughs often and shares stories. Recently, I sat down with Beckey and learned about her interests…

Today’s Music News: James Bond musical heading to Broadway (or just straight to Vegas)

Today’s Music News: James Bond musical heading to Broadway (or just straight to Vegas)

Staff • Jul 7, 2015

Country songwriter Jay Henry Weisz has been tapped to write the music and lyrics for James Bond: The Musical, a new show based on Ian Fleming‘s iconic character. The James Bond musical is scheduled to open in 2017 or 2018, either on Broadway or in Las Vegas. (Playbill) Producer Jerry Weintraub has died of a heart attack at age 77. Though…

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