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May 05, 2018

Watch Trampled by Turtles' triumphant return at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Watch Trampled by Turtles in concert at the Palace Theatre

Watch Trampled by Turtles in concert at the Palace Theatre

May 5, 2018

Watch Trampled by Turtles' triumphant return at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Review and photos: Roma di Luna host a family affair at the Cedar

Review and photos: Roma di Luna host a family affair at the Cedar

Cecilia Johnson • May 5, 2018

How does one create a sound like Roma di Luna’s? I know you can’t set out to make music so singular: with tinges of chamber pop, indie rock, and even Johnny Cash. Plus enough reverb to make aliens feel terrestrial. So I suppose the only answer is evolution. Evolve they have. From the farmer’s market…

Watch Dr. Dog live from the Palace Theatre

Watch Dr. Dog live from the Palace Theatre

May 4, 2018

Over the past 17 years, Dr. Dog have been a fan's dream band. Watch them bring their latest album, 'Critical Equation' to life on the stage at the Palace Theatre.

How Meco made 'Star Wars' music a disco sensation

How Meco made 'Star Wars' music a disco sensation

Jay Gabler • May 4, 2018

To understand just what a unique cultural phenomenon 'Star Wars' was, consider this: a disco adaptation of John Williams's symphonic score was not only recorded and released, it became a number-one hit record.

Coffee Break: Derby names

Coffee Break: Derby names

Anna Reed • May 4, 2018

The 2018 Kentucky Derby - a horse race that is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky - is taking place tomorrow. Our weekend pals Bill DeVille and Mac Wilson will be diving deep into the Kentucky Derby for this weekend's Honey Do list, but we want to do our own take on things. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear where the title could be a competing horse's name?

Today in Music History: Remembering the Beastie Boys' MCA

Today in Music History: Remembering the Beastie Boys' MCA

May 4, 2018

The first Grammy Awards were presented; Louis Armstrong had a chart-topper; ragtime music hit the top of the album charts; and MCA of the Beastie Boys passed away, Today in Music History.

Curtiss A on a life in Minnesota music: ‘I didn’t get any money, but I get to be a legend’

Curtiss A on a life in Minnesota music: ‘I didn’t get any money, but I get to be a legend’

Jay Gabler • May 4, 2018

“Before you even ask a question,” said Curtiss A, leaning forward to address my iPhone, “I’ll just make a statement that I have not prepared.” The singer-songwriter born Curt Almsted thought I had come to his St. Paul home to ask him about aliens, which was a reasonable assumption. He has a UFO story he’s…

Friday Five: Fathom Lane, Dodie covering jeremy messersmith, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Fathom Lane, Dodie covering jeremy messersmith, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • May 4, 2018

Fathom Lane – “The Queen Of All Hearts” Fathom Lane‘s latest video is a gorgeous affair of seduction and scorn, directed by Josh Becker and lead singer Michael Ferrier. They perform with Lena Elizabeth and Ghost Wagon at Icehouse on May 10. Dodie – “Everybody Gets A Kitten (jeremy messersmith cover)” “I’m not not dressed…

Album of the Week: Leon Bridges, 'Good Thing'

Album of the Week: Leon Bridges, 'Good Thing'

Bill DeVille • May 4, 2018

Leon Bridges' new album, 'Good Thing', is ambitious, bouncing all over the place musically, but in a very good way. Leon shows he is more than just a great singer. He sounds like a man on a mission to make a great album, and he may have he reached his goal.

Music News: George Harrison's first electric guitar going up for auction

Music News: George Harrison's first electric guitar going up for auction

Jay Gabler • May 3, 2018

Today's top music news stories include George Harrison's first guitar going up for auction, Ric Ocasek splitting from Paulina Porizkova, and time for memorials to come down at George Michael's former homes.

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