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September 19, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a planned pop-up nightclub at Mystic Lake, a St. Paul reunion for Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley, and more details on David Bowie's involvement with 'Twin Peaks.'

Music News: Pop-up nightclub to host big acts at Mystic Lake during Super Bowl 52

Music News: Pop-up nightclub to host big acts at Mystic Lake during Super Bowl 52

Jay Gabler • Sep 19, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a planned pop-up nightclub at Mystic Lake, a St. Paul reunion for Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley, and more details on David Bowie's involvement with 'Twin Peaks.'

Rochester works to cultivate its music scene

Rochester works to cultivate its music scene

Catharine Richert • Sep 19, 2017

Despite Rochester's reputation as something of a cultural backwater with a 'buttoned-up' culture, entrepreneurs are finding a strong music scene to spotlight.

Coffee Break: Dance moves

Coffee Break: Dance moves

Sep 19, 2017

Today in 1960, former chicken plucker Chubby Checker went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "The Twist". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention dancing - with special bonus points for songs that mention specific dance moves?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Nile Rodgers

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Nile Rodgers

Sep 19, 2017

Nile Rodgers was born; Chubby Checker twisted; Simon and Garfunkel reunited; Steppenwolf got wild; and Gram Parsons passed away, Today in Music History.

Grant Hart memorial will take place in ‘a few months,’ associated event to support women artists

Grant Hart memorial will take place in ‘a few months,’ associated event to support women artists

Jay Gabler • Sep 19, 2017

In the wake of Grant Hart’s recent death, many have been wondering about plans for a memorial service or tribute concert. Although Hart didn’t expect such a tribute, one will take place, says his widow — but not for a few months. The delay is, in part, to allow for the organization of a charity…

Music News: Beyonce 'Lemonade' vinyl pressed with Canadian punk album

Music News: Beyonce 'Lemonade' vinyl pressed with Canadian punk album

Jay Gabler • Sep 18, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a Canadian punk album being mis-pressed on copies of Beyonce's 'Lemonade'; and the announcement of tribute shows honoring Chester Bennington and Leonard Cohen.

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Sept. 18, 2017

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Sept. 18, 2017

Luke Taylor • Sep 18, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night TV, and this week's lineup includes the Killers, Blondie, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

Party fiend Andrew W.K. announces new album

Party fiend Andrew W.K. announces new album

Jade and Cecilia Johnson • Sep 18, 2017

Tonight, Andrew W.K. brings his 'The Party Never Dies' tour to First Avenue. Before the show, he stopped into The Current to announce his first new album since 2009.

Enter for a chance to see Rhiannon Giddens at the O'Shaughnessy

Enter for a chance to see Rhiannon Giddens at the O'Shaughnessy

Sep 18, 2017

Rhiannon Giddens is touring in support of her 2017 album, 'Freedom Highway,' a nominee for Album of the Year at this year's Americana Festival. Radio Heartland is giving away two pairs of tickets to Giddens' concert at the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium in St. Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Enter by noon Wednesday for your chance to win.

Coffee Break: Title first

Coffee Break: Title first

Anna Reed • Sep 18, 2017

This morning we played Har Mar Superstar's "Lady You Shot Me", which starts loud and proud with the lyrics "Lady you shot me". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that start with the title first in the lyrics?

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