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June 27, 2017

Today's top music news stories include updates on a Bob Dylan musical and his amazing archive; and U2's Adam Clayton opening up about his struggle with alcoholism.

Music News: Bob Dylan musical will be set in Duluth

Music News: Bob Dylan musical will be set in Duluth

Jay Gabler • Jun 27, 2017

Today's top music news stories include updates on a Bob Dylan musical and his amazing archive; and U2's Adam Clayton opening up about his struggle with alcoholism.

Mary Lucia: Who's on your concert wish list?

Mary Lucia: Who's on your concert wish list?

Mary Lucia • Jun 27, 2017

It's summertime, and lots of concerts are being announced. Who are you excited to see? Mary Lucia shares some of the acts she's looking forward to seeing, along with a few favorites of those she has seen, including a few legendary artists.

Nooky Jones perform in The Current's studios

Nooky Jones perform in The Current's studios

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Jun 27, 2017

Ahead of their debut album release parties on June 30 and July 1 at Icehouse, Nooky Jones play "Hello," "How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore," and "Bad Girl" from their forthcoming 'Nooky Jones.'

Hüsker Dü roll out official skateboard, wristwatch, and more merchandise

Hüsker Dü roll out official skateboard, wristwatch, and more merchandise

Lillian Speakman • Jun 27, 2017

The music world was all abuzz in 2015 when it was announced that the three members of Hüsker Dü — Bob Mould, Greg Norton, and Grant Hart — had met with the intent of creating a band website. The news came as a shock for a few reasons. The first was that up until that point there…

Coffee Break: Songs made famous from a movie

Coffee Break: Songs made famous from a movie

Jun 27, 2017

This morning Jill and Brian played Paul Westerberg's "Dyslexic Heart" and fondly remembered the song's use in 1992 movie "Singles". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were made famous from a movie?

George Clinton, Hippo Campus, Pointer Sisters added to free music lineup at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair

George Clinton, Hippo Campus, Pointer Sisters added to free music lineup at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair

Lillian Speakman • Jun 27, 2017

A new evening concert lineup has been added to the already impressive list of free music at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair. While most of the free music happening this year was announced earlier this spring, six new acts were recently added as a part of the Bandshell Tonight series at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell. Unlike the other performances…

Today in Music History: Remembering Bobby Womack

Today in Music History: Remembering Bobby Womack

Jun 27, 2017

MCA bought Motown Records; The Who's bass player was chosen as the best; The Jackson 5 was at the top of the charts with "The Love You Save"; Black Flag played their final gig, and Bobby Womack passed away, Today in Music History.

Hear the first songs from all-star all-Minnesota ‘Pet Sounds’ cover album

Hear the first songs from all-star all-Minnesota ‘Pet Sounds’ cover album

Lillian Speakman • Jun 27, 2017

Twin Cities experimental synth-pop artist and producer Austin Carson — otherwise known as YYY — is working on a re-imagined Pet Sounds cover album with the help of local Minnesota artists. The project, fittingly titled A Tribute to The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, was first announced back in late May. A star-studded list of local musicians have also been…

Music News: 'Purple Rain' umbrellas from Minnesota Twins' Prince night going for $150 on eBay

Music News: 'Purple Rain' umbrellas from Minnesota Twins' Prince night going for $150 on eBay

Jay Gabler • Jun 26, 2017

Today's top music news stories include high resale prices for Prince umbrellas, a CHVRCHES guest appearance with Paramore, and chart developments.

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of June 26, 2017

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of June 26, 2017

Luke Taylor • Jun 26, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night TV. The week of June 26, 2017, includes appearances by the Lumineers, Band of Horses, HAIM and more. See the complete schedule.

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