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June 17, 2019

On Friday, June 14, singer-songwriter Father John Misty (aka Josh Tillman) and his band performed in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis. The Current was on hand to record the set on live video, and you can watch the complete concert.

Watch Father John Misty perform in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis

Watch Father John Misty perform in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis

Jun 17, 2019

On Friday, June 14, singer-songwriter Father John Misty (aka Josh Tillman) and his band performed in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis. The Current was on hand to record the set on live video, and you can watch the complete concert.

Watch Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform in concert in Minneapolis

Watch Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform in concert in Minneapolis

Jun 17, 2019

On Friday, June 14, award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit performed in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis. The Current was on hand to record the set on live video, and you can watch the complete concert.

Watch Jade Bird perform a live set at the Armory in Minneapolis

Watch Jade Bird perform a live set at the Armory in Minneapolis

Jun 17, 2019

On Friday, June 14, U.K. singer-songwriter Jade Bird performed a set of tunes at the Armory in Minneapolis. The Current was on hand to record the energetic set on live video, and you can watch the complete concert.

Watch Father John Misty, Jason Isbell and Jade Bird live from the Armory

Watch Father John Misty, Jason Isbell and Jade Bird live from the Armory

Jun 14, 2019

Father John Misty and Jason Isbell co-headlined a concert at The Armory along with opener Jade Bird on Friday, June 14, and The Current has live video of each act.

Friday and Saturday: live broadcasts from Bonnaroo

Friday and Saturday: live broadcasts from Bonnaroo

Jun 14, 2019

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., is one of the big musical highlights each June. The Current's Jade returns to Bonnaroo this year for live broadcasts and spontaneous interviews with the artists performing at Bonnaroo. Listen Friday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT, and again on Saturday, June 15, 12 to 4 p.m Central.

Coffee Break: Songs about fathers

Coffee Break: Songs about fathers

Anna Weggel • Jun 14, 2019

Sunday is Father's Day, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that explore a father/child relationship?

Today in Music History: Patsy Cline tops the charts

Today in Music History: Patsy Cline tops the charts

Jun 14, 2019

Boy George was born; Paul McCartney wrote the most recorded song; Dylan recorded his electric sound; and Patsy Cline topped the charts, Today in Music History.

Turf Club brings Black Rock Matters back for round two: Queer Edition

Turf Club brings Black Rock Matters back for round two: Queer Edition

Kayla Song • Jun 14, 2019

Tim Dooley, frontman for the band Timisarocker, hasn’t stopped moving since his first Black Rock Matters show brought the band into the spotlight in February. Being a rocker, a drag queen, a podcast host, an ordained minister, and recently becoming a standup comedian, Timisarocker has been busy to say the least. And now that Pride…

Friday Five: Red Lake Nation Students, Lena Elizabeth, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Red Lake Nation Students, Lena Elizabeth, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jun 14, 2019

Red Lake Nation Students – “Stand Proud” Seventh-graders at Minnesota’s Red Lake Middle School promote truth, respect, and courage in “Stand Proud.” The Anishinaabe students yell “skoden,” a Native slang term derived from the phrase, “Let’s go, then.” Lena Elizabeth – “Nobody Wants You” Femmes deal with unwanted attention at the 331 Club in Lena…

Playlist: Aar Maanta Youtube hits

Playlist: Aar Maanta Youtube hits

Colleen Cowie • Jun 14, 2019

YouTube has become an indispensable tool for Somali artists to share their music and create an online community. To give you a sense of the music and stories that exist on London-based Somali musician Aar Maanta's channel, we put together a list of some of the singer-songwriter's videos.

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