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October 09, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Jessica Lea Mayfield canceling tour dates in the wake of a car crash, Shania Twain returning to the top, and Bon Jovi reunion rumors.

Music News: Jessica Lea Mayfield cancels tour dates to recover from car crash

Music News: Jessica Lea Mayfield cancels tour dates to recover from car crash

Jay Gabler • Oct 9, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Jessica Lea Mayfield canceling tour dates in the wake of a car crash, Shania Twain returning to the top, and Bon Jovi reunion rumors.

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Oct. 9, 2017

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Oct. 9, 2017

Luke Taylor • Oct 9, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night TV, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. There's something every day this week, and highlights include Phoenix, Liam Gallagher, Wolf Parade, Vance Joy, Anderson East and The Pretenders.

DJ Pick of the Week: Superorganism, 'Something For Your M.I.N.D.'

DJ Pick of the Week: Superorganism, 'Something For Your M.I.N.D.'

Jade • Oct 9, 2017

Starting the conversation in music forums, eight music fans spanning across the world came together to form Superorganism. The result is trippy, loopy, and totally new.

#MicroShow: Josh Ritter showcases songs from 'Gathering'

#MicroShow: Josh Ritter showcases songs from 'Gathering'

Oct 9, 2017

On Sept. 23, 2017, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with Josh Ritter, who performed at the Clown Lounge within the Turf Club in St. Paul. Ritter performed a number of songs from his latest album, 'Gathering,' which was released just one day before this MicroShow was recorded.

Coffee Break: Same song title

Coffee Break: Same song title

Anna Reed • Oct 9, 2017

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have the same title?

Cedar Cultural Center cancels musical residency due to Aar Maanta visa delays

Cedar Cultural Center cancels musical residency due to Aar Maanta visa delays

Adrian Williams • Oct 9, 2017

The Cedar Cultural Center was disappointed to announce last week the cancellation of a month-long musical residency, due to visa delays. The showcase, arranged through their Midnimo program, was slated to feature London-based Somali musician Aar Maanta and his band, the Urban Nomads. Despite being hosted by the Cedar twice in the past, Maanta, the…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, PJ Harvey

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, PJ Harvey

Oct 9, 2017

PJ Harvey was born; Ray Charles had a hit with 'Hit the Road, Jack'; Glen Campbell did some session guitar work for the Beach Boys; Sean Lennon was born on his dad's birthday; Beethoven inspired a disco hit; and John Lennon was born in Liverpool 75 years ago Today in Music History.

Watch Bob Mould dedicate ‘Never Talking to You Again’ to Grant Hart at Cal Jam

Watch Bob Mould dedicate ‘Never Talking to You Again’ to Grant Hart at Cal Jam

Adrian Williams • Oct 9, 2017

This past Saturday, Oct. 7, at Cal Jam 17 in San Bernardino, Calif., Bob Mould opened his set by paying tribute to Grant Hart. Mould performed Hüsker Dü’s “Never Talking to You Again.” The song, written by Hart, comes from the 1984 album Zen Arcade. Prior to starting the song, according to attendee John Loughney,…

Music News: Jason Aldean covers Tom Petty on 'Saturday Night Live'

Music News: Jason Aldean covers Tom Petty on 'Saturday Night Live'

Jay Gabler • Oct 9, 2017

Today's top music news headlines include Jason Aldean making a surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live.'

Chris Thile joyfully launches into second season of 'Prairie Home'

Chris Thile joyfully launches into second season of 'Prairie Home'

Luke Taylor • Oct 8, 2017

Host Chris Thile was positively buoyant as he returned for his second season hosting the public-radio mainstay. Thile promised the audience that 'A Prairie Home Companion' has '26 shiny new shows lined up for you,' and the season opener was certainly a shimmering jewel.

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