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July 01, 2019

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 to plan your TV viewing around music.

Music on TV this week: Patty Griffin; Steve Earle; encores from the Killers; Sting; Bonnie Raitt; Middle Kids; Mumford and Sons

Music on TV this week: Patty Griffin; Steve Earle; encores from the Killers; Sting; Bonnie Raitt; Middle Kids; Mumford and Sons

Luke Taylor and Kayla Song • Jul 1, 2019

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 to plan your TV viewing around music.

Sam Beam and Joey Burns on Iron & Wine and Calexico's latest collaboration, 'Years to Burn'

Sam Beam and Joey Burns on Iron & Wine and Calexico's latest collaboration, 'Years to Burn'

Colleen Cowie • Jul 1, 2019

Joey Burns and Sam Beam talk about Iron & Wine and Calexico's latest album, "Years to Burn," writing new material together for the first time in fourteen years, and the friendship that fuels their collaboration.

Drummer Janet Weiss leaves Sleater-Kinney

Drummer Janet Weiss leaves Sleater-Kinney

Lars Gotrich • Jul 1, 2019

'The band is heading in a new direction and it is time for me to move on,' Weiss writes.

Coffee Break: Rock me on the water

Coffee Break: Rock me on the water

Anna Weggel • Jul 1, 2019

It's the first day of July - and the first day of MPR's Water Month. This year we're celebrating getting outside on Minnesota's beautiful lakes and rivers and announcing a new app called "Outside in Minnesota". It makes it easy to get outdoors with weather updates, event listings, and how-to guides.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Debbie Harry

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Debbie Harry

Jul 1, 2019

Elvis sang 'Hound Dog' on TV; Bowie began filming his first starring film role; birthdays for Debbie Harry and Dan Aykroyd; and the Band released their debut album, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Big Thief, 'U.F.O.F.'

Album of the Week: Big Thief, 'U.F.O.F.'

Mac Wilson • Jul 1, 2019

Adrianne Lenker, at her best, is almost without peer in contemporary American music, and U.F.O.F. is another striking showcase for her talents.

Rock the Garden 2019: A stunning day of music with the National, Courtney Barnett, X, Heart Bones, deM atlaS, Bad Bad Hats, Adia Victoria, and the Beths

Rock the Garden 2019: A stunning day of music with the National, Courtney Barnett, X, Heart Bones, deM atlaS, Bad Bad Hats, Adia Victoria, and the Beths

Colleen Cowie • Jun 30, 2019

Eight bands heated up Rock the Garden's two stages on June 29 at the Walker Art Center. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden provided a lush backdrop for the festival's music. The sun was out, and so were the thousands of people who came out to see the National, Courtney Barnett, X, Heart Bones, deM atlaS, Bad Bad Hats, Adia Victoria, and the Beths. Colleen Cowie recaps the fun, with 89 incredible images by our team of staff photographers.

Giveaway: Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue CD box set

Giveaway: Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue CD box set

Jun 28, 2019

Enter for a chance to win the monumental 14CD Box Set, including five complete Bob Dylan sets from Rolling Thunder Revue Concerts, rehearsal performances, rarities and more.

Lizzo calls out 'racist bigot' security guard following Milwaukee show

Lizzo calls out 'racist bigot' security guard following Milwaukee show

Luke Taylor • Jun 28, 2019

After a performance at Milwaukee's Summerfest on Thursday night, Lizzo says a security guard at the festival attacked members of her production team, calling him a 'racist bigot' on Twitter. The festival issued a statement to say it is investigating.

Coffee Break: Let's rock

Coffee Break: Let's rock

Anna Weggel • Jun 28, 2019

Rock the Garden is tomorrow and we're so excited we can hardly think about anything else. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say "rock" in the title or chorus?

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