January 27, 2019Together, the women of Lula Wiles are giving folk music a new reputation with band's sophomore album, 'What Will We Do.' Save This Story
Lula Wiles flip notions about American folk on its headLulu Garcia-Navarro and Denise Guerra • Jan 27, 2019Together, the women of Lula Wiles are giving folk music a new reputation with band's sophomore album, 'What Will We Do.'
Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles perform in The Current studioBill DeVille • Jan 27, 2019Two masterful musicians, Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles - whom Chet Atkins deemed Certified Guitar Players - visited The Current studio to perform in two-part guitar and to chat with Bill DeVille.
Coffee Break: Acoustic/unpluggedAnna Weggel • Jan 25, 2019Today in 1991, Paul McCartney recorded his Unplugged concert for MTV, where he performed such Beatles songs as "Here, There and Everywhere" and "And I Love Her". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what acoustic/unplugged songs would you like to hear?
Today in Music History: Remembering Etta James on her birthday Jan 25, 2019Joy Division debuted in Manchester, Etta James was born, The Allman Brothers Band bassist Lamar Williams died of lung cancer at age 34, The Rolling Stones kicked off their "No Security Tour", and Paul McCartney recorded Unplugged for MTV Today in Music History.
Friday Five: Hippo Campus, elxina, and more new Minnesota music videosCecilia Johnson • Jan 25, 2019Outside my window, it’s -8 °F with colder air to come. Outside the usual, shutdown-related staff shortages have forced LaGuardia Airport to stop receiving flights. Outside the U.S., many countries are doing just fine, but then we see hunger strikes bombs corruption xenophobia. Pardon me for getting all “current events” on the Local Current Blog, but this winter…let’s…
Chatham Rabbits taking measured leaps forward as their music career growsLuke Taylor • Jan 24, 2019Sarah and Austin McCombie are a North Carolina duo who comprise the emerging Americana act Chatham Rabbits. Just seven months into a full-time music career, they've released a debut album and have played a string of sold-out shows. 'As we grow, we're always looking to expand our reach,' Austin says. 'We want to grow organically and be smart about it.'
Music News: Weezer drop surprise 'Teal Album' of coversJay Gabler • Jan 24, 2019If you loved Weezer's 'Africa,' you'll be glad to know there's suddenly a lot more where that came from. They have a whole new covers album, and there's also new music this week from Jenny Lewis, Vampire Weekend, Beck, I'm With Her, Foals, and a collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst.
‘Blowin’ in the wind’ for Budweiser: Here’s what we know about music in Super Bowl LIII adsKayla Song • Jan 24, 2019Whether or not you’re an avid football fan, it’s likely that you still watch the Super Bowl for the ads — and advertisers know it. Aside from the halftime performance by Maroon 5, music stars will feature in a few of those outrageous commercials. Among them: Bob Dylan, Chance the Rapper, and the Backstreet Boys.…
Low to headline benefit concert for Boomchucks’ Jamie Ness, injured in a fallColleen Cowie • Jan 24, 2019This Saturday, Jan. 26, four Duluth acts are helping north country musician Jamie Ness cover the cost of medical and dental bills after a workplace accident. The “Medical/Dental Relief Party” at the Rex Bar in Duluth’s Fitger’s Hotel will include music from Low, Jerree Small, Ingeborg Von Agassiz, and Kyle Ollah, as well as live…
Coffee Break: Sunshine pop on a cold, cold dayAnna Weggel • Jan 24, 2019This morning, Jill spun some ABBA for her Vinyl Tap pick - "Fernando" off of their Greatest Hits album. It got us in the mood for some sunshine pop on a cold day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what sunshine pop songs do you want to hear?