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November 30, 2017

We saw three inductions into the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week, with entries from Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile, Robert Plant, and Minnesota's Hippo Campus.

The Chart Show: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile rule over everything, but create a dilemma!

The Chart Show: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile rule over everything, but create a dilemma!

Mark Wheat • Nov 30, 2017

We saw three inductions into the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week, with entries from Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile, Robert Plant, and Minnesota's Hippo Campus.

Music News: Whiskey Junction, Minneapolis bar and music venue, to close

Music News: Whiskey Junction, Minneapolis bar and music venue, to close

Jay Gabler • Nov 29, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the closing of Whiskey Junction, the auctioning of a historic venue in Texas, and word on a new Courtney Barnett album.

The OK Factor capture the holiday spirit in the studio

The OK Factor capture the holiday spirit in the studio

Mike Pengra • Nov 29, 2017

The holiday season has begun in earnest on Radio Heartland this week. We had the pleasure of hosting local string duo, The OK Factor, in the studio to play some tunes from their new album, 'Have Yourself an OK Christmas,' which releases Friday, Dec. 1.

Prince estate launches first official merch store, as an online pop-up

Prince estate launches first official merch store, as an online pop-up

Jay Gabler • Nov 29, 2017

Just in time for holiday gift shopping, the Prince estate has launched a “Hit N Run” online store that it describes as a “pop-up store” that represents “the first offering of official and authorized merchandise from The Prince Estate.” The store, which will be active until Dec. 3 according to its header, features a dozen…

Coffee Break: Grammy nominees

Coffee Break: Grammy nominees

Anna Reed • Nov 29, 2017

The nominees are out for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. Which songs from Grammy-nominated artists do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Nick Cave: Mercy On Me'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Nick Cave: Mercy On Me'

Jay Gabler • Nov 29, 2017

Reinhard Kleist, the graphic novelist who worked magic with his book about Johnny Cash, turns his art to another man in black: Nick Cave.

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Today in Music History: Remembering Tiny Tim

Nov 29, 2017

Tiny Tim died on stage in Minneapolis; Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was thought to be missing; John and Yoko's double album was released; and George Harrison passed away, Today in Music History.

Alcohol permit sought for events at Prince's Paisley Park

Alcohol permit sought for events at Prince's Paisley Park

The Associated Press • Nov 29, 2017

Operators of Prince's former home and recording complex in Minnesota are seeking a special permit so they can serve alcohol during the week of the Super Bowl.

Music News: Lorde's 'Melodrama' gets hung in the Louvre

Music News: Lorde's 'Melodrama' gets hung in the Louvre

Jay Gabler • Nov 28, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Lorde's 'Melodrama' actually being hung in the Louvre, the death of Tokens member Mitch Margo, and Malcolm Young being laid to rest.

Coffee Break: Motown

Coffee Break: Motown

Anna Reed • Nov 28, 2017

Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, turns 88 today. So for the 9:30 Coffee Break, what Motown songs do you want to hear?

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