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September 20, 2016

Today's music news headlines include freshly unearthed footage from a new wave dance club in the '80s, news of a possible new Prince compilation, and a retirement announcement from AC/DC's bassist.

Music News: Watch this amazing footage from a new wave dance club in the '80s

Music News: Watch this amazing footage from a new wave dance club in the '80s

Sep 20, 2016

Today's music news headlines include freshly unearthed footage from a new wave dance club in the '80s, news of a possible new Prince compilation, and a retirement announcement from AC/DC's bassist.

Music News: Minnesota Orchestra honors Prince at Vikings halftime

Music News: Minnesota Orchestra honors Prince at Vikings halftime

Sep 19, 2016

Today's music news highlights include a Minnesota Orchestra tribute to Prince, indications that Husker Du rarities may be released soon, and a rentable record store.

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Matt Pinfield's 'All These Things That I've Done'

The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club: Matt Pinfield's 'All These Things That I've Done'

Jay Gabler • Sep 19, 2016

In his new book 'All These Things That I've Done," MTV veteran Matt Pinfield tells amazing stories and shares his love of music.

Coffee Break: Country-rock

Coffee Break: Country-rock

Sep 19, 2016

Today in 1973, Gram Parsons of the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers died of an overdose. He liked to refer to his sound as "Cosmic American Music", but for today's Coffee Break, let's generalize it a little. What country-rock songs do you want to hear?

Buying Prince tribute tickets at the Xcel Energy Center box office

Buying Prince tribute tickets at the Xcel Energy Center box office

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 19, 2016

If you ask me, buying concert tickets at a venue’s box office is the way to go. I do it whenever I can; not only does it feel great to talk with an attendant who won’t ask if you’re a robot, box-office buyers skip online fees and a fair bit of stress. The only thing you have to do is…

Review and photos: Festival Palomino broadens its horizons for a successful third year

Review and photos: Festival Palomino broadens its horizons for a successful third year

Lillian Speakman • Sep 19, 2016

This year marked the third anniversary of Festival Palomino, the Americana festival orchestrated by none other than Duluth’s beloved Trampled By Turtles. This year marked several changes for the young festival, which has quickly grown in popularity. Featuring the largest lineup in its history, Festival Palomino once again served as a showcase of the large…

Today in Music History: Remembering Gram Parsons

Today in Music History: Remembering Gram Parsons

Sep 19, 2016

Chubby Checker twisted; Simon and Garfunkel reunited; Steppenwolf got wild; and Gram Parsons passed away, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Car Seat Headrest, 'Teens of Denial'

Album of the Week: Car Seat Headrest, 'Teens of Denial'

David Safar • Sep 19, 2016

Will Toledo's Matador Records debut exhibits a rugged individualism underneath a preppy swagger that comes through on songs that are completely unapologetic. The album invokes a DIY aesthetic reminiscent of the early '90s, without being contrived or overtly trying to sound like grunge.

Music News: 'Jeopardy!' takes inspiration from Prince

Music News: 'Jeopardy!' takes inspiration from Prince

Sep 19, 2016

Today's top music news headlines include a 'Jeopardy!' board inspired by Prince, the announcement of Lizzo's major-label debut, and Emmys results.

Plague Vendor stops by The Current studio

Plague Vendor stops by The Current studio

Sean McPherson • Sep 18, 2016

After opening Rock the Garden earlier this summer, California rockers Plague Vendor returned to the Twin Cities for a show at the Turf Club. Ahead of their St. Paul appearance, the band stopped by The Current studio to talk with Sean McPherson.

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