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October 17, 2016

Read Two Harbors' Chris Pavlich reflection on two moments that remind him of Be Here Now, which is the center of Oasis' third and final installment of their Chasing the Sun reissue campaign.

My unforgettable connection to Oasis as they reissue 'Be Here Now'

My unforgettable connection to Oasis as they reissue 'Be Here Now'

Chris Pavlich • Oct 17, 2016

Read Two Harbors' Chris Pavlich reflection on two moments that remind him of Be Here Now, which is the center of Oasis' third and final installment of their Chasing the Sun reissue campaign.

Music News: First Avenue proposes riverfront amphitheater in North Minneapolis

Music News: First Avenue proposes riverfront amphitheater in North Minneapolis

Staff • Oct 17, 2016

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal reports that First Avenue is joining with two developers to propose a new amphitheater on a piece of riverfront property in North Minneapolis. The proposal, which will be publicly unveiled on Nov. 3, reportedly pitches a 15,000- to 20,000-seat amphitheater for “music and performing arts festivals” as part of the…

Policy and a Pint: Moving Our Mental Health System Forward

Policy and a Pint: Moving Our Mental Health System Forward

Steve Seel, Dr. Bruce Sutor, Rev. Alfred Babington-Johnson and Sue Abderholden • Oct 17, 2016

Policy and a Pint: Moving Our Mental Health System Forward asks what are the barriers to meeting the demand for mental health treatment and supports when parity, funding, and the needed workforce is in short supply? And what can we do about it?

Coffee Break: Musicians with iconic instruments

Coffee Break: Musicians with iconic instruments

Oct 17, 2016

This past weekend Jack White appeared on the new season of A Prairie Home Companion hosted by Chris Thile, and he brought with him a set of vintage aluminum instruments. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from musicians with iconic instruments?

Today in Music History: The Beatles appear on British TV for the first time

Today in Music History: The Beatles appear on British TV for the first time

Oct 17, 2016

The Kinks were finally welcomed to the US; Sid and Nancy was released; and The Beatles appeared on British TV for the first time, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Conor Oberst, 'Ruminations'

Album of the Week: Conor Oberst, 'Ruminations'

Bill DeVille • Oct 17, 2016

There is something about the human voice and simple accompaniment in its unadorned form with no electronic enhancements, and it works particularly well on Conor Oberst's solo album, 'Ruminations,' a poetic batch of songs that appear to focus on the darker and more fragile side of the human condition.

Music News: Paisley Park responds to concerns about fans touching Prince’s instruments

Music News: Paisley Park responds to concerns about fans touching Prince’s instruments

Staff • Oct 16, 2016

Prince fans have been expressing concerns about the fact that some VIP tour attendees at Paisley Park have been taking liberties while posing for photos with a purple piano and guitar played by Prince. In some photos, fans are seen lying on the piano, putting their feet up a la Jerry Lee Lewis, fingering the frets on the…

Music History Spotlight: Blaze

Music History Spotlight: Blaze

Jackie Renzetti • Oct 16, 2016

Whether it was setting a drum set on fire or covering the Plasmatics, Blaze built a reputation for boldness throughout the Midwest. With fierce lead singer Wendy Engler, bassist Ralph Benicke, guitarist Nick Baca, keyboardist Mike Case and Matt Batchelor on drums, the band captivated audiences with a set infused with new wave and dark…

Jack White helps Chris Thile feel right at 'Prairie Home'

Jack White helps Chris Thile feel right at 'Prairie Home'

Leah Garaas • Oct 16, 2016

With a bounce in his step and a mandolin under his arm, Chris Thile walked across the Fitzgerald Theater stage as host of A Prairie Home Companion on Saturday, his first show as Garrison Keillor's successor.

Giant Steps conference celebrates creative entrepreneurship and Prince

Giant Steps conference celebrates creative entrepreneurship and Prince

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 15, 2016

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…

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