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July 22, 2016

Fingerpicking guitar player and singer-songwriter Cary Morin is almost always on the road, except when he's busily working on his latest album. Despite his busy schedule, Cary was able to stop in to the Radio Heartland studio to play a few songs and to talk about his latest project.

Cary Morin performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Cary Morin performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra and Cary Morin • Jul 22, 2016

Fingerpicking guitar player and singer-songwriter Cary Morin is almost always on the road, except when he's busily working on his latest album. Despite his busy schedule, Cary was able to stop in to the Radio Heartland studio to play a few songs and to talk about his latest project.

Coffee Break: Beer for  breakfast

Coffee Break: Beer for breakfast

Anna Reed • Jul 22, 2016

Oake & Riley is currently broadcasting live from Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth, and in preparation for All Pints North tomorrow, and our various beer-related guests today, let's devote our Coffee Break to the topic. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what beer songs do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Prince's 'Batman' goes No. 1

Today in Music History: Prince's 'Batman' goes No. 1

Jul 22, 2016

Three members of the Rolling Stones were fined after being caught short; Elvis Costello released his debut album; Johnny Cash hit No. 1 in the album charts posthumously; Rufus Wainwright was born; and Prince had a hit album based on a superhero, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Holidae, Sa-Roc, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Holidae, Sa-Roc, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 22, 2016

Holidae, “Darkest Shade” Holidae‘s first music video is a sci-fi novel, dance routine, and musical performance wrapped up in one. What could tie all those things together? Ashley Gold, her facial recognition software-defying make-up, and Gold and Garrett Neal’s song “Darkest Shade.” Sa-Roc, “Queen Ting” Rhymesayers’s new signee, Sa-Roc, is dropping a video every week in a series…

The Current Goes to Duluth July 20-23

The Current Goes to Duluth July 20-23

Jul 22, 2016

The Current is going to Duluth! Yeah, we already have a real-life radio signal up there (finally), but we're actually going to Duluth. Yep! This July 21, 22 and 23 will make the trip up north for a weekend full of fun.

Coffee Break: Hot hot hot Part 2

Coffee Break: Hot hot hot Part 2

Jul 21, 2016

An excessive heat warning continues today into tomorrow morning, and we're feeling the heat. Today might be the hottest day of the year in Minnesota, and thanks to some severe storms this morning, many will go without power and A/C. Yesterday we played six "hot" and "heat" songs for you, let's do more for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Today in Music History: The Beatles 'came together' to work on a new song

Today in Music History: The Beatles 'came together' to work on a new song

Jul 21, 2016

Jim Croce had a hit about a fictitious 'bad, bad' character; Guns N' Roses released their successful debut album; Oasis played their first U.S. show; and Carole King earned a Gold Record for 'Tapestry' and The Beatles came together to work on a new song, Today in Music History.

Video tour: Lowertown’s Black Dog shines after remodel

Video tour: Lowertown’s Black Dog shines after remodel

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 21, 2016

Lowertown is known as one of the Twin Cities’ most up-and-coming areas, but Black Dog is already a neighborhood mainstay. Owners Sara, Stacy and Andy Remke have called 308 Prince Street their business’s home since 1998. Even old favorites can use freshening up, though, so the Remkes recently snapped up the former Clouds in Water Zen Center space next door…

Emily King to play the Cedar – and was set to play Paisley Park too

Emily King to play the Cedar – and was set to play Paisley Park too

Jay Gabler • Jul 21, 2016

NYC-based Emily King has been wowing fans with her smooth pop-soul blend for over a decade, opening for the likes of John Legend, Nas, Chaka Khan, and Alicia Keys. Now, she’s come into her own with the polished and powerful sophomore album The Switch, a long-awaited follow-up to her Grammy-nominated J Records release East Side Story (2007). King will…

The Chart Show: Chance The Rapper reaches No.1 for the first time

The Chart Show: Chance The Rapper reaches No.1 for the first time

Mark Wheat • Jul 21, 2016

Margaret Glaspy is back after a week's hiatus; Car Seat Headrest, Glass Animals and Cage the Elephant makes debuts; and Chance The Rapper reaches No.1 for the first time.

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