On Friday, October 7, about 200 people gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center for Giant Steps, an one-day conference put on for creative entrepreneurs. Creative entrepreneurs? The term’s definition is a little loose, but it covers anyone who makes a living off their art (even in part), whether they may be photographers, graphic designers, chefs or…

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.'

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…

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…

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…

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?

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.

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…

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.

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…