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April 09, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Lindsey Buckingham parting ways with Fleetwood Mac; a 'Graceland' remix album; and Yoko Ono's rock being stolen.

Music News: Fleetwood Mac fire Lindsey Buckingham

Music News: Fleetwood Mac fire Lindsey Buckingham

Jay Gabler • Apr 9, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Lindsey Buckingham parting ways with Fleetwood Mac; a 'Graceland' remix album; and Yoko Ono's rock being stolen.

Music on TV this week: The War on Drugs; Superorganism; First Aid Kit; John Prine; Jack White

Music on TV this week: The War on Drugs; Superorganism; First Aid Kit; John Prine; Jack White

Luke Taylor • Apr 9, 2018

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox.

'Just As True': Johnny Cash's poems set to music for new album

'Just As True': Johnny Cash's poems set to music for new album

Scott Detrow and Peter Breslow • Apr 9, 2018

Johnny Cash's son, John Carter Cash, helps to immortalize his father's poems with a new album called 'Johnny Cash: Forever Words.'

Coffee Break: Weather-related band names

Coffee Break: Weather-related band names

Anna Reed • Apr 9, 2018

Julie wrote in with a great suggestion for this morning's theme. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that have weather-related names?

Aar Manta makes successful return to plan Minnesota residency after visa frustrations

Aar Manta makes successful return to plan Minnesota residency after visa frustrations

Adrian Williams • Apr 9, 2018

Representatives from the Cedar Cultural Center were relieved to inform us that Aar Manta, the London-based Somali Muslim singer, has successfully returned to Minnesota on a year-long visa to begin planning a statewide residency through the rest of 2018 and into 2019. Back in October, a residency scheduled through the Cedar’s Midnimo program was canceled when Manta…

Today in Music History: Remembering Dave Prater

Today in Music History: Remembering Dave Prater

Apr 9, 2018

The Righteous Brothers topped the charts; Macca released a big hit; Abba got their first U.S. No. 1; David Bowie had a No. 1 hit in both the U.S. and U.K.; and Dave Prater passed away, Today in Music History.

Review and photos: Built to Spill stay the course at First Avenue

Review and photos: Built to Spill stay the course at First Avenue

Youa Vang • Apr 9, 2018

The soundtrack to endless winter comes in the form of Built to Spill. Averse to flashy, lead singer Doug Martsch, sandwiched between drummer Steve Gere and bassist Jason Albertini, let the music take center stage last night at First Avenue. If it wasn’t for his guitar in his hands, Martsch is so unassuming that he…

Music News: 'Empire Records' to be Broadway musical

Music News: 'Empire Records' to be Broadway musical

Jay Gabler • Apr 9, 2018

Today's top music news stories include 'Empire Records' being developed as a Broadway musical, Q-Tip heading to NYU, and a post office being named for Merle Haggard.

Review and photos: The Decemberists and Gaelynn Lea fill the Palace Theatre with warmth and wit

Review and photos: The Decemberists and Gaelynn Lea fill the Palace Theatre with warmth and wit

Sarah Eldred • Apr 7, 2018

It’s been a couple years since the Decemberists have graced Minnesota with their wit, humor, and beautifully written songs. But this weekend, the band’s fans are filling the Palace Theatre excited to hear live renditions from the new album I’ll Be Your Girl as well as to bask in the familiar tales and Jenny Conlee…

Review and photos: Dessa brings a new energy to First Avenue

Review and photos: Dessa brings a new energy to First Avenue

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • Apr 7, 2018

I’ve been a fan of Dessa’s since I saw her at Rock the Garden in 2014. When I saw her perform for the first time I was blown away by her presence on stage and how dynamic she was. Fast-forward to 2018 and Dessa continues to evolve as an artist and bring fans of all…

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