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April 30, 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.

Music on TV this week: Lord Huron, Leon Bridges, Jack White, Childish Gambino

Music on TV this week: Lord Huron, Leon Bridges, Jack White, Childish Gambino

Luke Taylor • Apr 30, 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.

I'm With Her dazzle an intimate audience for Virginia Street Church #MicroShow

I'm With Her dazzle an intimate audience for Virginia Street Church #MicroShow

Apr 30, 2018

Watch bluegrass supergroup I'm With Her perform in the historic, Cass Gilbert-designed Virginia Street Church.

Coffee Break: Banjo

Coffee Break: Banjo

Anna Reed • Apr 30, 2018

The latest Album of the Week is Trampled by Turtles 'Life is Good on the Open Road'. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the banjo? (See if you can transcend just the bluegrass genre.)

Album of the Week: Trampled by Turtles, 'Life is Good on the Open Road'

Album of the Week: Trampled by Turtles, 'Life is Good on the Open Road'

Andrea Swensson • Apr 30, 2018

Duluth-based Trampled by Turtles are back with their latest release, 'Life is Good on the Open Road' and it's our Album of the Week.

Today in Music History: Remembering Bobby Vee on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Bobby Vee on his birthday

Apr 30, 2018

Elvis got the whole cell block dancing; The Young Rascals were lovin' it; The Who's Keith Moon probably didn't earn any hotel points; Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen paired up for a big hit; and Minnesota-based 1960s pop icon was born, Today in Music History.

Photos: Mid West Music Fest 2018 fills Winona with music for a ninth year

Photos: Mid West Music Fest 2018 fills Winona with music for a ninth year

Jay Gabler • Apr 30, 2018

Compared to other festivals, there’s something different about the interactions you have with people at the Mid West Music Fest (MWMF). Whether you’re posting up next to someone at a stage or just passing them on the street, people greet you with a smile — as though you might be a friend, because you probably…

Music News: Bob Dylan getting into whiskey business

Music News: Bob Dylan getting into whiskey business

Jay Gabler • Apr 30, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Bob Dylan getting into the whiskey business, the death of Charles Neville, and George Clinton planning to retire from touring.

Coffee Break: Full names

Coffee Break: Full names

Anna Reed • Apr 27, 2018

Thanks to Loran for writing in with today's theme suggestion. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have a person's first and last name in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Happy 70th birthday to Kate Pierson of The B-52's

Today in Music History: Happy 70th birthday to Kate Pierson of The B-52's

Apr 27, 2018

Little Peggy March had a No. 1 hit at age 15; Ringo Starr got married; Oasis packed Man City's old ground; an iconic radio voice was born; Joe Cocker was feelin' alright on national television; and Kate Pierson, Today in Music History.

Music News: Kate Bush tribute to Emily Bronte to be engraved in stone

Music News: Kate Bush tribute to Emily Bronte to be engraved in stone

Jay Gabler • Apr 27, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Kate Bush penning a tribute to Emily Bronte, Janelle Monae coming out as pansexual, and information on Avicii's death.

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