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November 02, 2018

Last time I saw Kamasi Washington, he impressed me so thoroughly that I couldn’t decide whether or not to pick up tickets for his show at the Palace last night. If you look at it one way, Washington’s set at Rock the Garden was a superlative moment – a once-in-a-lifetime, bright-sunshiney storm of drums, horns,…

Review and photos: Kamasi Washington brings ‘Heaven and Earth’ to the Palace Theatre

Review and photos: Kamasi Washington brings ‘Heaven and Earth’ to the Palace Theatre

Cecilia Johnson • Nov 2, 2018

Last time I saw Kamasi Washington, he impressed me so thoroughly that I couldn’t decide whether or not to pick up tickets for his show at the Palace last night. If you look at it one way, Washington’s set at Rock the Garden was a superlative moment – a once-in-a-lifetime, bright-sunshiney storm of drums, horns,…

Mountain Man perform in The Current studio

Mountain Man perform in The Current studio

Jade • Nov 1, 2018

The three-piece vocal group Mountain Man released their first album in 2010. 'I had always assumed that we would probably make another record but probably when we were about 60," says band member Amelia Meath. Thankfully, Mountain Man released their second album, 'Magic Ship,' in 2018. Before their sold-out show at the Cedar Cultural Center, Mountain Man stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Jade.

Music News: Here's who's singing on floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Music News: Here's who's singing on floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jay Gabler • Nov 1, 2018

Diana Ross and John Legend are among the stars who will be (pretending to) sing in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In other news today: Aretha Franklin's house goes up for sale, Mac Miller tribute concert recap, Neil Young and Daryl Hannah are officially married, RHCP surprise schoolkids with a Halloween show, and Carly Rae Jepsen dropped a new single.

The Current brings Iceland Airwaves to you

The Current brings Iceland Airwaves to you

Nov 1, 2018

Join host Mark Wheat as he broadcasts from Reykjavik, Iceland, for the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Mark will have interviews, live performances and a few cultural insights as well.

Vicky Emerson performs at Radio Heartland

Vicky Emerson performs at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Nov 1, 2018

On Vicky Emerson's latest album, 'Steady Heart,' the singer-songwriter took on the additional responsibilities of arranging, production, mixing and promotion. The result is an excellent collection of songs that shows Emerson's growth as a songwriter and her confidence as a woman in the music industry. Emerson and her band recently stopped at Radio Heartland to play music from the new album.

Catch the 'Connie Club' hosted by Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner

Catch the 'Connie Club' hosted by Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner

Nov 1, 2018

Starting October 12, 2019, listen Saturdays at 10 p.m. Central to hear the 'Connie Club,' an hour of awesome music in a range of styles, hosted by Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner.

Minnesota Timberwolves pay tribute to Prince with new uniforms and more

Minnesota Timberwolves pay tribute to Prince with new uniforms and more

Colleen Cowie • Nov 1, 2018

Recently, photos leaked online showing the Minnesota Timberwolves’ new Prince-inspired uniforms. This morning at Paisley Park, the team officially unveiled the City Edition jerseys. The uniforms include a sleek black jersey and shorts completed with purple lettering and accents, as well as various details that nod to the Minneapolis icon. The uniforms were created through a…

Coffee Break: Royalty for Bohemian Rhapsody

Coffee Break: Royalty for Bohemian Rhapsody

Anna Weggel • Nov 1, 2018

The official release date is tomorrow, but tonight you can start screening the Freddie Mercury biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" at theaters across the country. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs and artists do you want to hear that are royalty-themed?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Anthony Kiedis

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Anthony Kiedis

Nov 1, 2018

The Beatles went to No. 1 for the 13th time; U2 set up a video link; Elvis Presley hit No. 1 for the first time in 7 years, and Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers was born, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Low's Disarray Is Here To Stay?

The Chart Show: Low's Disarray Is Here To Stay?

Mark Wheat • Nov 1, 2018

Our featured Album of the Week artist Low picks up a debut with "Disarray" from their latest release Double Negative, out now on Sub Pop Records.

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