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October 18, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a message of congratulations from Bob Dylan's alma mater; new David Bowie recordings; and the latest on Prince's estate.

Music News: Hibbing High congratulates Bob Dylan

Music News: Hibbing High congratulates Bob Dylan

Oct 18, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a message of congratulations from Bob Dylan's alma mater; new David Bowie recordings; and the latest on Prince's estate.

Mary Lucia: You can't put your arms around a memory

Mary Lucia: You can't put your arms around a memory

Mary Lucia • Oct 18, 2016

This week, Mary Lucia reflects on the time she lost her entire record collection due to a burst water pipe. 'My lifetime collection of vinyl was now floating in sewage,' Mary writes. 'I felt like I had taken a tire iron to the side of my head. I couldn't even bring myself to unlock the padlock and inspect the carnage right away.' Read more about Mary's experience and the feelings it provoked.

Holidae perform in The Current studio

Holidae perform in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, Leah Garaas and Holidae • Oct 18, 2016

With the recent release of their debut album, Minneapolis' Holidae stopped by The Current to perform in-studio and to chat with host Andrea Swensson of 'The Local Show.'

Chuck Berry's 90th Birthday Present: A New Album

Chuck Berry's 90th Birthday Present: A New Album

Bob Boilen • Oct 18, 2016

Chuck Berry, the father of rock 'n' roll, gives us a new album announcement for his 90th birthday. CHUCK will be his first in 38 years.

Coffee Break: It's the final countdown

Coffee Break: It's the final countdown

Anna Reed • Oct 18, 2016

It's the final day of the fall member drive - let's celebrate with a coffee break. What songs would you like to hear that feature the words "final", "last" or "end"?

Today in Music History: Adele appeared on iconic SNL episode

Today in Music History: Adele appeared on iconic SNL episode

Oct 18, 2016

John Lennon appeared in a film without the other Beatles; Carl Perkins went on tour; Chuck Berry celebrates his birthday; and Adele appeared on SNL, Today in Music History.

2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees include Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Chic (again)

2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees include Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Chic (again)

Jay Gabler • Oct 18, 2016

Sorry, Replacements fans: the local heroes aren’t on the ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2017. Though they’re perennial hopefuls, their aspirations aren’t as longstanding as those of Chic — who set a record with their 11th ballot appearance. This could be the year for Chic, as well as for…

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?

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