December 01, 2020'It's definitely been a struggle,' said Cynthia Knouft. 'We are a bar, but our primary business is a music venue.' Save This Story
'It's deep': Ed's (No Name) Bar owners talk about COVID's impactJay Gabler • Dec 1, 2020'It's definitely been a struggle,' said Cynthia Knouft. 'We are a bar, but our primary business is a music venue.'
Coffee Break: Call me by my nameJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 1, 2020For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that call out a particular person by name?
Announcing On-Air Fest, coming Dec. 12 and 13 Nov 30, 2020As part of our Month of Gratitude this December, we'll rock your radio with some of the best live music experiences you've helped us create over the years.
Coffee Break: On-Air Fest Nov 30, 2020This morning we are excited to announce On-Air Fest, coming Dec. 12 and 13. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from On-Air Fest artists?
Album of the Week: Low Cut Connie, 'Private Lives'Jim McGuinn • Nov 30, 2020'Private Lives' reminds us that the chain that is America is only as strong as its weakest link, that we're all in it together, and need to rise together, as hard as that seems at times.
Friday Five: Dua Saleh, a new jeremy messersmith project, and more Minnesota music videosMaddie Schwappach • Nov 27, 2020Every other Friday, we highlight new Minnesota music videos on our Local Current blog. If you have a music video you’d like to be considered for an upcoming feature, send it my way! fridayfive [at] mpr.org. Dua Saleh – “angel rock” 2020 has been a big year for Dua Saleh. From releasing their remarkable EP, Rosetta, to…
The Chart Show: Black Pumas & Gorillaz Hit Hall of Fame Nov 26, 2020This week, The Chart Show Hall of Fame welcomes three new inductees with Black Pumas rocketing to #2, and Gorillaz ends their ten week run at #8 with "Strange Timez feat. Robert Smith."
Listen to Looch: 'Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock and Roll'Mary Lucia • Nov 25, 2020As we head into the long weekend for the Thanksgiving holiday, Mary Lucia shares her thoughts on a new documentary about Chuck Berry, now streaming on many platforms.
How Hookstreams happened: Jesse Brodd of the Hook & Ladder on sustaining Minnesota music via livestreamJay Gabler • Nov 25, 2020Jesse Brodd, marketing director and talent buyer for the Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge, talked about how the venue swung into action this year to stream live shows from the historic former firehouse.
Join us for Time Machine Weekend Nov 25, 2020You may not be traveling at all for Thanksgiving this year, but you can still climb aboard The Current's Time Machine. Starting Wednesday at 10 a.m. and continuing all weekend long, we'll take a trip to a different year of music each hour.