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October 26, 2017

Today's top music news series include an expansion of Southwest Airlines' in-air concert series, a Bob Dylan guitar going up for sale, and U2 planning a Third Man single.

Music News: Southwest Airlines adds live concerts to in-flight amenities

Music News: Southwest Airlines adds live concerts to in-flight amenities

Jay Gabler • Oct 26, 2017

Today's top music news series include an expansion of Southwest Airlines' in-air concert series, a Bob Dylan guitar going up for sale, and U2 planning a Third Man single.

Friday Five: Al Church, John Maus and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Al Church, John Maus and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 26, 2017

Al Church, “Tambourine Feel” Al Church and his band dive feet-first into “Tambourine Feel” — in more ways than one, since the video for this single was filmed underwater. Watch for Church’s new album Night Games later this year. John Maus, “Touchdown” Minnesota native John Maus must be the encouraging sort. “Go for the touchdown,” he…

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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to curate ten days of free concerts for 2018 Super Bowl

Jay Gabler • Oct 26, 2017

The Star Tribune reports that Minnesota music legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will be standing next to a giant “LII” ice sculpture in the IDS Center’s Crystal Court tomorrow to kick off the 100-day countdown to the 2018 Super Bowl — and to announce that they’ll be curating ten days of free concerts to…

Coffee Break: Minneapolis sound

Coffee Break: Minneapolis sound

Anna Reed • Oct 26, 2017

This Saturday, Local Show Host Andrea Swensson will be launching "Got to Be Something Here: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound" which traces the Minneapolis Sound through two generations of political upheaval, rebellion and artistic passion. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that showcase the classic Minneapolis sound?

Review and photos: Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile explore their wonderful friendship at the Palace Theatre

Review and photos: Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile explore their wonderful friendship at the Palace Theatre

Youa Vang • Oct 26, 2017

When Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile are onstage together, their musical conversation parallels their friendship and working relationship. Much of last night at the Palace Theatre was about letting things evolve and finding the natural groove rather than forcing it. Perhaps that’s why Barnett and Vile fit so well together; they allow each other to…

Today in Music History: Fats Domino is awarded the National Medal of Arts

Today in Music History: Fats Domino is awarded the National Medal of Arts

Oct 26, 2017

Fats Domino wins a big award; A Berlin concert by Bill Haley and his Comets sparked a riot; The Rolling Stones cut their first demo; the Beatles were awarded MBEs; Ozzy broke his foot; Andy Taylor left Duran Duran; and bassist Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati in 1951, Today in Music History.

Review: Bob Dylan and Mavis Staples blow different winds through the Xcel Energy Center

Review: Bob Dylan and Mavis Staples blow different winds through the Xcel Energy Center

Jay Gabler • Oct 26, 2017

The Xcel Energy Center audience were firmly asked not to use phones — at all — so it was a darkened mass of fans who surrounded the simply lit stage at one end of the arena. There were also no video screens, so all faces were turned directly towards the man at the piano, testing…

Happy Halloween, there's a song about vampires in the basement!

Happy Halloween, there's a song about vampires in the basement!

Mark Wheat • Oct 26, 2017

The Killers make their debut in the Chart Show Hall of Fame, and LCD Soundsystem are inducted for the fourth time. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit also debuted in a timely manner with a vampire themed track.

Music News: Stars pay tribute to Fats Domino

Music News: Stars pay tribute to Fats Domino

Jay Gabler • Oct 25, 2017

Today's top music news stories include tributes to the late Fats Domino, a new Eno/MBV collaboration, and Kate Nash biting back at BuzzFeed.

Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett bring their friendship and music to The Current

Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett bring their friendship and music to The Current

Jade • Oct 25, 2017

Having shared mutual friends, an overlapping touring schedule and shared musical interests, it seemed inevitable Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile would become friends. The friends quickly became musical collaborators, and their resulting album, 'Lotta Sea Lice,' is evidence of their productive cross-pollination. Ahead of a sold-out show at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Kurt and Courtney stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Jade.

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