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November 23, 2018

Last year, Red Wing opened the doors of its theaters, bookstores, and wine shops for the first year of Big Turn Music Fest. Today, Big Turn announced its headliners for the 2019 festival, which will take place Feb. 22 and 23. Over 100 bands will perform over the festival’s two days. Similar to last year,…

Dessa, Charlie Parr, Chastity Brown, Porcupine, and more to play second annual Big Turn Music Fest in Red Wing

Dessa, Charlie Parr, Chastity Brown, Porcupine, and more to play second annual Big Turn Music Fest in Red Wing

Colleen Cowie • Nov 23, 2018

Last year, Red Wing opened the doors of its theaters, bookstores, and wine shops for the first year of Big Turn Music Fest. Today, Big Turn announced its headliners for the 2019 festival, which will take place Feb. 22 and 23. Over 100 bands will perform over the festival’s two days. Similar to last year,…

Coloring page: Twin Cities Turkey 2018

Coloring page: Twin Cities Turkey 2018

Corey Sweeter • Nov 22, 2018

Twin Cities illustrator Corey Sweeter shares his annual music-themed coloring page.

The Chart Show: Thanks To You...

The Chart Show: Thanks To You...

Mark Wheat • Nov 22, 2018

A safe and peaceful Thanksgiving to you all, especially our members AND The voters on our Chart Show, who participate in making us a home for great radio!

Mac Wilson reflects on the Beatles' 'White Album' on its 50th anniversary

Mac Wilson reflects on the Beatles' 'White Album' on its 50th anniversary

Mac Wilson • Nov 21, 2018

When the Beatles' albums were reissued on CD in 2009, The Current staff reviewed each of their albums. Mac Wilson was asked to review their self-titled album, commonly known as 'the White Album.' On the 50th anniversary of the release of the White Album, we're republishing Mac's thoughts from 2009 -- along with some new thoughts from Mac in 2018.

Music News: Here are the world's highest-paid women in music

Music News: Here are the world's highest-paid women in music

Jay Gabler • Nov 21, 2018

Forbes has listed the highest-paid women in music. Who's number one? Also in the news today: 'Mandy' songwriter Scott English dies at 81, Questlove curates Michelle Obama's book tour playlist, Swedes remember Avicii with EDM in church, Mandy Moore weds Taylor Goldsmith, Aaron Carter is going to be a dad, and Ice-T finally eats a bagel.

Storyhill perform at Radio Heartland

Storyhill perform at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Nov 21, 2018

It's been four years since Storyhill decided to go on hiatus. Since then, Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson have both released solo projects, but it was difficult to keep them apart. Now, the duo are back with a new live compilation, 'Stages,' and a mini tour. Along the way, Storyhill stopped at Radio Heartland to play some songs and to chat with Mike Pengra.

Giveaway: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' soundtrack

Giveaway: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' soundtrack

Nov 21, 2018

Enter for a chance to win a copy of the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' soundtrack, featuring stand-out Queen songs and a ton of live tracks.

It's The Current's Time Machine Weekend

It's The Current's Time Machine Weekend

Nov 21, 2018

Gather round the radio and hop into the Time Machine this weekend and relive years past and present through music. We set the dials and take a musical trip through a specific year each hour. It's a Time Machine Weekend, starting Wednesday morning at 10 and running all throughout the holiday weekend. Happy Thanksgiving from all your friends at The Current!

Giveaway: Brandi Carlile's 'Girls Just Wanna Weekend' trip

Giveaway: Brandi Carlile's 'Girls Just Wanna Weekend' trip

Nov 21, 2018

Enter for a chance to win a trip to Puerto Aventuras, Mexico for a getaway concert weekend with Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Indigo Girls, Margo Price, Patty Griffin, Lucius, KT Tunstall, The Secret Sisters, and Ruby Amanfu.

Coffee Break: All things Thanksgiving

Coffee Break: All things Thanksgiving

Anna Weggel • Nov 21, 2018

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and we want to say a huge and heartfelt thanks to all of YOU for making our mornings so special. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that remind you of Thanksgiving? The food, travel, family, thankfulness, sleepiness, all of it.

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