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July 16, 2018

Just days after the release of their latest album, 'Back Roads and Abandoned Motels,' the Jayhawks stopped in The Current studio for a session hosted by Mary Lucia.

The Jayhawks perform in The Current studio

The Jayhawks perform in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Jul 16, 2018

Just days after the release of their latest album, 'Back Roads and Abandoned Motels,' the Jayhawks stopped in The Current studio for a session hosted by Mary Lucia.

Music on TV this week: Beth Ditto; Jim James; Beck; Brandi Carlile; Janelle Monae

Music on TV this week: Beth Ditto; Jim James; Beck; Brandi Carlile; Janelle Monae

Luke Taylor • Jul 16, 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.

ABBA: a Swedish perspective

ABBA: a Swedish perspective

Luke Taylor • Jul 16, 2018

In the same week as the Ordway launches its production of 'Mamma Mia!' and the film 'Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again' is released, Swedish-born ABBA fan Martin Bertilsson shares a number of facts and stories about the band in a series of videos for The Current.

Huey Lewis’s favorite Prince song is ‘Diamonds and Pearls,’ and other things we learned at the Starkey Gala

Huey Lewis’s favorite Prince song is ‘Diamonds and Pearls,’ and other things we learned at the Starkey Gala

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • Jul 16, 2018

The Starkey Hearing Foundation’s So the World May Hear Awards Gala draws celebrities of all kinds to St. Paul’s RiverCentre every year. Although Lin-Manuel Miranda had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict, attendees at yesterday’s gala still included music legends like Alice Cooper, Gloria Gaynor, and Paul Williams. The Starkey Hearing Foundation is…

Coffee Break: Songs for France

Coffee Break: Songs for France

Anna Reed • Jul 16, 2018

France is celebrating today as they are the champions of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, winning 4-2 against Croatia yesterday in the final match of the series. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from French artists?

Three new Twin Cities venues bring live music to unexpected places

Three new Twin Cities venues bring live music to unexpected places

Hanna Bubser • Jul 16, 2018

There are many distinctive places to see live music in the Twin Cities, and three new venues are adding colorful options to that list. Can Can Wonderland Can Can Wonderland is located in the old American Can Company factory on Prior Avenue in St. Paul. Open Thursday through Sunday, this unique spot is home to an…

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform in the Forum at MPR

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform in the Forum at MPR

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Jul 16, 2018

Having released one of the most acclaimed albums of 2017, 'The Nashville Sound,' Jason Isbell, along with Amanda Shires and Sadler Vaden of the 400 Unit, stopped at The Current for a session performed before a live audience in the Forum at MPR.

Today in Music History: Remembering Desmond Dekker

Today in Music History: Remembering Desmond Dekker

Jul 16, 2018

Desmond Dekker was born; the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records; Sean Cassidy had his one and only No. 1 hit; and the White Stripes played their shortest concert ever, Today in Music History.

‘Power of Love’: Minnesota all-stars contribute to benefit album for youth experiencing homelessness

‘Power of Love’: Minnesota all-stars contribute to benefit album for youth experiencing homelessness

Erianna Jiles • Jul 16, 2018

Twin Cities musicians including jeremy messersmith, Haley, and Cecil Otter have come together for Power of Love, an album benefiting LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. This 10-track album is set to be released on July 24. Power of Love was created by Ryan Berg, author of the award-winning book No House to Call My Home and program manager for the…

Music News: Bluegrass Hall of Fame announces grand opening

Music News: Bluegrass Hall of Fame announces grand opening

Jay Gabler • Jul 16, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the planned grand opening of the new Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum; hints of what's to come from Prince's estate; and Beth Ditto making a statement of support for the trans community.

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