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December 23, 2019

Fresh off her solo debut album 'Pang,' Caroline Polachek visited The Current studios to hang out with Jade and perform "Door," "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings," and "Ocean of Tears."

Caroline Polachek goes solo in The Current studio

Caroline Polachek goes solo in The Current studio

Jade and Cecilia Johnson • Dec 23, 2019

Fresh off her solo debut album 'Pang,' Caroline Polachek visited The Current studios to hang out with Jade and perform "Door," "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings," and "Ocean of Tears."

Music on TV this week: 'Austin City Limits' honors Buddy Guy, Shawn Colvin and Lyle Lovett; holiday encores

Music on TV this week: 'Austin City Limits' honors Buddy Guy, Shawn Colvin and Lyle Lovett; holiday encores

Luke Taylor • Dec 23, 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 for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Watch the Cactus Blossoms' Microshow performance

Watch the Cactus Blossoms' Microshow performance

Dec 23, 2019

On a snowy December evening, the Cactus Blossoms' Page Burkum, Jack Torrey and Jacob Hanson serenaded a small audience inside St. Paul's Virginia Street Church. With their timeless melodies and perfect harmonies, the Cactus Blossoms performed songs from their 2019 album 'Easy Way' as well as some back-catalogue gems.

Coffee Break: Happy Hanukkah

Coffee Break: Happy Hanukkah

Anna Weggel • Dec 23, 2019

Hanukkah began last night - a Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication that is observed for eight nights and days. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Hanukkah, light or miracles?

Today in Music History: Remembering Honey Lantree

Today in Music History: Remembering Honey Lantree

Dec 23, 2019

Honey Lantree passed away, Cat Stevens formally changed his name to Yusuf Islam, Beach Boy Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown, Phil Collins went No. 1 with 'Another Day In Paradise', and Eddie Vedder was born, Today in Music History.

New all-ages music venue coming to St. Paul’s East Side

New all-ages music venue coming to St. Paul’s East Side

Youa Vang • Dec 23, 2019

Late on a December school night, Maude Lorr, a sophomore at Central High School, found herself onstage at a restaurant in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood on St. Paul’s East Side. Lorr wasn’t there to perform with her band, RiGBY, a punk quartet that got their start through School of Rock. Along with the rest of Twin…

Album of the Week: Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra, 'Sound the Bells'

Album of the Week: Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra, 'Sound the Bells'

Andrea Swensson • Dec 23, 2019

It shouldn't be surprising that a multidisciplinary talent like Dessa would conceive of such an ambitious, large-scale collaboration, but listening to Sound the Bells, recorded live at Orchestra Hall earlier this year, it's clear that by taking on challenges like this one, she's pushed her artistry to new heights.

Watch Lizzo's performances on 'Saturday Night Live'

Watch Lizzo's performances on 'Saturday Night Live'

Luke Taylor • Dec 22, 2019

On Saturday, Dec. 21, Lizzo made her 'Saturday Night Live' debut, appearing as the musical guest on a new episode hosted by Eddie Murphy. Lizzo performed 'Truth Hurts' and 'Good As Hell.'

Watch the Jayhawks live in concert at the Palace Theatre

Watch the Jayhawks live in concert at the Palace Theatre

Dec 21, 2019

Following on the success of their 2018 album, 'Back Roads and Abandoned Motels,' the Jayhawks play a homecoming concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, Dec. 21. The Current provided live video of the concert; the archived video is posted here.

'The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show' revives a classic holiday tradition

'The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show' revives a classic holiday tradition

Scott Simon • Dec 21, 2019

The country star thought it 'would be a fun way to bring my old Christmas album back in the form of those old Christmas specials that we love.'

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