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June 17, 2016

Rock the Garden, "the real start to summer" as Jill Riley calls it, is tomorrow. Let's spend today's Coffee Break looking back at some of your favorite performances from past Rock the Gardens.

Coffee Break: Your favorite Rock the Garden moments

Coffee Break: Your favorite Rock the Garden moments

Anna Reed • Jun 17, 2016

Rock the Garden, "the real start to summer" as Jill Riley calls it, is tomorrow. Let's spend today's Coffee Break looking back at some of your favorite performances from past Rock the Gardens.

Today in Music History: Carole King went No. 1 with 'Tapestry'

Today in Music History: Carole King went No. 1 with 'Tapestry'

Jun 17, 2016

Col. Tom Parker became Elvis's boss; Andy Gibb had a singles-chart first; NKOTB scored their first No. 1 hit; Springsteen proved he is a marathon man; and Carole King had a huge album hit, Today in Music History.

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Friday Five: Haley Bonar, the Counterfactuals, and more Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jun 17, 2016

Haley Bonar, “Kismet Kill” Haley Bonar‘s new video, directed by Nicole Brending, tells the story of a prom queen grown old. Pale pink, black, and metallic shades suit this song perfectly, teasing Bonar’s new album Impossible Dream, due August 5. The Counterfactuals, “Every Turn You Take Is Right” “I didn’t set out to write a song…

Rock the Garden 2016: Essential Info

Rock the Garden 2016: Essential Info

Jun 16, 2016

One day, two stages, eight bands on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Here is all you need to know to have a blast at Boom Island!

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Music News: Prince tribute art planned for Glastonbury, Chanhassen

Staff • Jun 16, 2016

Art in tribute to Prince is planned for Glastonbury — and, reportedly, Chanhassen. The Glastonbury grounds next week will feature a 13-foot sculpture of “a giant glittery hand carrying a purple crown with a white dove flying from the top”; Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) will also play a DJ set in honor of Prince. Sculptural tributes to David…

Coffee Break: Garden songs!

Coffee Break: Garden songs!

Anna Reed • Jun 16, 2016

Rock the Garden is TWO DAYS AWAY! You'll be hearing some festival-themed programming leading up to the event, so let's take an offshoot on the theme this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention gardening, plants or vegetables?

Today in Music History: New York Dolls perform together for the first time since 1975

Today in Music History: New York Dolls perform together for the first time since 1975

Jun 16, 2016

Dylan recorded 'Like a Rolling Stone'; the Jackson Five enjoyed a summer TV variety show on CBS; the New York Dolls performed together for the first time since 1975, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Har Mar Superstar inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Har Mar Superstar inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Jun 16, 2016

BORNS, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Glass Animals make debuts; Radiohead makes a big move up the chart; Rock the Garden performers land in the top two spots; and Har Mar Superstar is inducted to the Hall of Fame.

Adia Victoria performs in The Current studio

Adia Victoria performs in The Current studio

Mark Wheat and Adia Victoria • Jun 15, 2016

Adia Victoria, now touring in support of her debut album, 'Beyond the Bloodhounds,' visited The Current's studio ahead of her show at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis. Victoria first fell in love with making music when she was a young girl. 'It made me feel empowered to stand before people and sing a song, versus just speaking,' she says. 'I felt a connection with people that I didn't feel otherwise. I felt alive.'

The Avett Brothers perform in The Current studio

The Avett Brothers perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson and The Avett Brothers • Jun 15, 2016

In town for a show at Target Center with Brandi Carlile, the Avett Brothers stopped in The Current's studio for a session, during which they played some songs from their forthcoming album, 'True Sadness.' Watch two videos and hear the entire session.

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