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April 10, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the closing of a St. Paul institution, a new all-star 7" series, and the opening of a Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville.

Music News: Arnellia's, 'St. Paul's Apollo Theater,' to close

Music News: Arnellia's, 'St. Paul's Apollo Theater,' to close

Jay Gabler • Apr 10, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the closing of a St. Paul institution, a new all-star 7" series, and the opening of a Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville.

In Pictures: Rock The Cradle 2017

In Pictures: Rock The Cradle 2017

Nate Ryan and Luke Taylor • Apr 10, 2017

Nearly 10,000 kids and their grown-ups turned out for the 12th installment of Rock the Cradle, a day of music and fun at Mia and the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis. View highlights from the day in a photo gallery by The Current's Nate Ryan.

Ben Folds performs #MicroShow at the Turf Club in St. Paul

Ben Folds performs #MicroShow at the Turf Club in St. Paul

Apr 10, 2017

The Current hosted a #MicroShow with Ben Folds at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Minn., back in November of 2015. Ben played some older songs as well as songs from his new album, 'So There.' Listen to the songs and watch video from the performance.

DJ Pick of the Week: Marty Stuart, 'Time Don't Wait'

DJ Pick of the Week: Marty Stuart, 'Time Don't Wait'

Bill DeVille • Apr 10, 2017

Bill DeVille has the DJ Pick of the Week for April 10, and he's selected 'Time Don't Wait' off Marty Stuart's latest album, 'Way Out West.' The song features the Byrds-like jangly guitar, a sound Stuart is unabashedly fond of.

Coffee Break: Animal farm

Coffee Break: Animal farm

Anna Reed • Apr 10, 2017

April 10th is National Farm Animals Day, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break what songs do you want to hear that mention farm animals?

From crocheting to making music: Deap Vally perform in The Current's studios

From crocheting to making music: Deap Vally perform in The Current's studios

Brian Oake • Apr 10, 2017

When Julie Edwards and Lindsey Troy first met in a crocheting lessons, they would have never thought of starting a band together, but after getting to know each other, they came together to form Deap Vally. Now, after the release of their second album, the duo stopped by The Current's studio before playing a sold-out show at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

Today in Music History: Kate Bush becomes a Commander

Today in Music History: Kate Bush becomes a Commander

Apr 10, 2017

Marvin Gaye recorded a hit; Jim Morrison pulled out all the stops in Boston; Peter Frampton came alive in the album charts; and Kate Bush was awarded a CBE, Today in Music History.

The Current and First Avenue to celebrate Prince with Memorial Street Party and more

The Current and First Avenue to celebrate Prince with Memorial Street Party and more

Jay Gabler • Apr 10, 2017

On April 21, 2016, we suddenly learned we’d lost a music legend who proudly called Minnesota home. At The Current, as we mourned along with fans around the world, we played a steady stream of Prince on the air and collaborated with First Avenue to host a street party paying tribute that night. As the one-year…

Album of the Week: The New Pornographers, 'Whiteout Conditions'

Album of the Week: The New Pornographers, 'Whiteout Conditions'

Mac Wilson • Apr 10, 2017

The latest album from the New Pornographers features some personnel changes, yet it is another gift from a terrific band.

Music News: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts new class, remembers Prince and Chuck Berry

Music News: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts new class, remembers Prince and Chuck Berry

Jay Gabler • Apr 10, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, a lawsuit over a Prince picture, and a release date for Kendrick Lamar's next album.

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