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September 01, 2020

The Mississippi River is a magical place. So says bassist Liz Draper, and she should know. On July 20, Draper, along with fiddler Clancy Ward and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Ollah, set out for an adventure down the river for a six-day series of socially distanced pop-up performances known as the Mississippi River PonTour. Aboard their trusty…

Liz Draper looks back on the Mississippi River PonTour

Liz Draper looks back on the Mississippi River PonTour

Iman Jafri • Sep 1, 2020

The Mississippi River is a magical place. So says bassist Liz Draper, and she should know. On July 20, Draper, along with fiddler Clancy Ward and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Ollah, set out for an adventure down the river for a six-day series of socially distanced pop-up performances known as the Mississippi River PonTour. Aboard their trusty…

Virtual Session: Washed Out

Virtual Session: Washed Out

Jade • Sep 1, 2020

Washed Out join The Current's Jade for a virtual session featuring tracks from "Purple Noon."

Coffee Break: September songs

Coffee Break: September songs

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Sep 1, 2020

Can you believe it's September 1st? Let's wrap our heads around this fact with a 9:30 Coffee Break featuring September songs.

Today in Music History: Remembering Jerry Reed

Today in Music History: Remembering Jerry Reed

Sep 1, 2020

Jerry Reed passed away; Atlantic Records bought Ray Charles' contract; Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery auditioned for radio; U2 released their first record; Mick Jones left the Clash; Tina Turner had her first No. 1 hit; and influential punk and new wave act Blondie signed to Chrysalis Records, Today in Music History.

Music News: 2020 MTV VMAs and the best videos to come out of quarantine

Music News: 2020 MTV VMAs and the best videos to come out of quarantine

Jay Gabler • Aug 31, 2020

Jade and Jay talk about the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards and highlight a few of the best videos to come out of quarantine.

Coffee Break: Virtual vacation

Coffee Break: Virtual vacation

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 31, 2020

It's a rainy Monday morning, and we want to daydream about being somewhere fabulous. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's go on a virtual vacation. What songs would you like to hear that take you to somewhere you'd like to be right now?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Van Morrison

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Van Morrison

Aug 31, 2020

Angels hit No. 1 with 'My Boyfriend's Back'; Elvis played the last of the only three shows he ever played outside the U.S.; George Harrison was found guilty of 'subconscious plagiarism'; Dire Straits topped the album charts; and Van the Man was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Disclosure, 'ENERGY'

Album of the Week: Disclosure, 'ENERGY'

David Safar • Aug 31, 2020

A deluxe album clocking in at 1 hour, 22 minutes, 'ENERGY' has flavors of classic sound, R&B, modern pop, and the depth of an avant-garde jazz record.

Watch the Avett Brothers perform three songs from 'The Third Gleam'

Watch the Avett Brothers perform three songs from 'The Third Gleam'

Luke Taylor • Aug 28, 2020

On Friday, the Avett Brothers release their latest collection of songs, 'The Third Gleam.' Watch the Avetts perform three songs off the new record.

Coffee Break: Put the needle on the record

Coffee Break: Put the needle on the record

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 28, 2020

Record Store Day is looking a little differently this year than in years past as it's three Saturdays - the first being tomorrow, then Sep. 26, then Oct. 24. What songs do you want to hear that mention vinyl?

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