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October 14, 2016

In support of their new album 'Sooner or Later,' Sonny Knight and the Lakers stopped by The Current to perform live in-studio and to chat with host Andrea Swensson of 'The Local Show.'

Sonny Knight and the Lakers perform in The Current studio

Sonny Knight and the Lakers perform in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, Leah Garaas, Sonny Knight and The Lakers • Oct 14, 2016

In support of their new album 'Sooner or Later,' Sonny Knight and the Lakers stopped by The Current to perform live in-studio and to chat with host Andrea Swensson of 'The Local Show.'

André Cymone, Judith Hill, and more stun at Prince’s family’s afterparty

André Cymone, Judith Hill, and more stun at Prince’s family’s afterparty

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 14, 2016

And here I thought five hours of music would be enough. Last night’s Prince tribute at the Xcel Energy Center blew me away. Mixed bag or no, any concert where Luke James, Judith Hill, and Stevie Wonder can make me shiver is one for the history books; 3RDEYEGIRL slayed, the hits kept coming, and it…

Dosh plays with puppets, inaugurates In the Heart of the Beast concert series

Dosh plays with puppets, inaugurates In the Heart of the Beast concert series

Nicholas Trahan • Oct 14, 2016

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre will be starting a new series next Thursday, Oct. 20: Music Animated. These events combine puppeteering and live music to create a truly immersive experience. The inaugural run of shows will feature local multi-instrumentalist Dosh. Dosh is an accomplished solo artist from the Twin Cities, adept at manipulating both…

Caydence Records & Coffee opening in St. Paul

Caydence Records & Coffee opening in St. Paul

Nicholas Trahan • Oct 14, 2016

Music and caffeine enthusiasts alike will be delighted to know of a new record store opening on the East Side of St. Paul tomorrow. Caydence Records & Coffee is located in the up-and-coming restaurant district of Payne Avenue. It aims to become a creative watering hole for its artistic community, serving locally-roasted Bootstrap Coffee as well…

Coffee Break: Poetic lyricists

Coffee Break: Poetic lyricists

Oct 14, 2016

This week, Bob Dylan won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. It goes without saying that it is very unusual in the pop world for a musician to be recognized with such an honor, but Dylan truly changed the nature of the narrative. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what poetic lyricists do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Thomas Dolby

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Thomas Dolby

Oct 14, 2016

The Everly Brothers had their first No. 1; Michael Jackson had his first solo No. 1 hit; Def Leppard broke sales records; Leonard Bernstein passed away; Eric Clapton got caught speeding; and musician, producer and professor Thomas Dolby was born in London, Today in Music History.

Prince tribute brings pop stars, purple family together for five-hour marathon at Xcel

Prince tribute brings pop stars, purple family together for five-hour marathon at Xcel

Andrea Swensson • Oct 14, 2016

It wouldn’t be a true Prince show if there wasn’t some last-minute drama and uncertainty leading up to the main event. With news that Christina Aguilera and Anita Baker wouldn’t actually appear breaking just as doors opened (joining John Mayer, who canceled on Tuesday), and an elongated soundcheck that kept fans pinned in the hallways…

Music News: Dave Pirner to play new MSP airport venue opening

Music News: Dave Pirner to play new MSP airport venue opening

Oct 13, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a new live music venue at the MSP airport, reactions to Bob Dylan's Nobel win, and a memoir announcement from Elton John.

The Xcel Energy Center and Minnesota Wild put Prince jersey on display

The Xcel Energy Center and Minnesota Wild put Prince jersey on display

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 13, 2016

First, the Minnesota Wild changed their goal song to “Let’s Go Crazy.” Today, the Xcel Energy Center unveiled a permanent Prince memorial display, which the official tribute page says includes a “replica Minnesota Wild jersey with Prince’s glyph that was presented to the artist in 2004.” The memorial can be seen at Gate 1 of…

7 questions to test your Prince knowledge, day seven

7 questions to test your Prince knowledge, day seven

Oct 13, 2016

For seven days we'll be posting quizzes to test your Prince knowledge. As the week goes on, the difficulty of the questions will increase.

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