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December 07, 2017

Following Courtney and Kurt's entry into the Hall of Fame last week, Beck hits the top spot on the chart. Debuts also came in from Brandi Carlile, Franz Ferdinand, and Superorganism.

The Chart Show: Up All Night counting votes for Beck

The Chart Show: Up All Night counting votes for Beck

Dec 7, 2017

Following Courtney and Kurt's entry into the Hall of Fame last week, Beck hits the top spot on the chart. Debuts also came in from Brandi Carlile, Franz Ferdinand, and Superorganism.

Music News: Johnny Hallyday, 'France's Elvis,' dies at 74

Music News: Johnny Hallyday, 'France's Elvis,' dies at 74

Jay Gabler • Dec 6, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the death of Johnny Hallyday, a new streaming jazz service, and Nile Rodgers on the mend.

The Dream Syndicate perform in The Current studio

The Dream Syndicate perform in The Current studio

Jim McGuinn • Dec 6, 2017

After a 24-year hiatus, the Dream Syndicate reunited in 2012 and realized they sounded like a new band. 'We were enjoying it and we figured, well, rather than keep playing the oldies circuit, let's make a new record,' says front man Steve Wynn. The resulting record is 'How Did I Find Myself Here?', and the Dream Syndicate recently found themselves in The Current studio for a session hosted by Jim McGuinn.

Aaron Espe performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Aaron Espe performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Dec 6, 2017

Aaron Espe was born and raised in Roseau, Minn., but for the past six years, he's been making a living as a singer-songwriter in Nashville. Espe's latest album is 'Passages,' and after a recent Twin Cities gig, he stopped by to chat and play a few tunes in the Radio Heartland studio.

Coffee Break: MN references by non-MN bands

Coffee Break: MN references by non-MN bands

Anna Reed • Dec 6, 2017

Thanks to Elliott who wrote in with today's Coffee break theme suggestion - references to Minnesota by non-Minnesota artists.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Jack White's 'We're Going To Be Friends'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Jack White's 'We're Going To Be Friends'

Jay Gabler • Dec 6, 2017

In a new picture book, Elinor Blake creates images to illustrate the lyrics of the White Stripes song 'We're Going To Be Friends.'

The Rural Alberta Advantage wrap up their U.S. tour on Oake & Riley in the Morning

The Rural Alberta Advantage wrap up their U.S. tour on Oake & Riley in the Morning

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Dec 6, 2017

The Rural Alberta Advantage wrapped up a massive tour with a show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, followed by a visit to Oake and Riley in the Morning before jetting back to Toronto. 'We always enjoy coming back to Minneapolis,' says front man Nils Edenloff. 'It was really good. It was probably the best way to kind of end our U.S. tour.' Hear more from the band as they look back on their tour and play songs from their latest album, 'The Wild.'

Today in Music History: Remembering Lead Belly

Today in Music History: Remembering Lead Belly

Dec 6, 2017

Lead Belly passed away, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck was born, Led Zeppelin had their first hit in the US, and Sid Vicious lived up to his name.

Watch an elaborate ‘Purple Rain’ holiday lights tribute

Watch an elaborate ‘Purple Rain’ holiday lights tribute

Hanna Bubser • Dec 6, 2017

In Minnesota, we honor and celebrate the life of Prince all year long — December included. This holiday season, Illinois’s Park Ridge Lights is also shining a purple light (actually, thousands of them) to raise money for a good cause. Each year for the past four years, homeowners Tom and Tina Grusecki have decked the outside…

Music News: Varsity Theater announces first comeback concerts under new ownership

Music News: Varsity Theater announces first comeback concerts under new ownership

Jay Gabler • Dec 5, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the return of the Varsity Theater, the sudden hospitalization of John Mayer, and the death of Elton John's mother.

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