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December 01, 2020

'It's definitely been a struggle,' said Cynthia Knouft. 'We are a bar, but our primary business is a music venue.'

'It's deep': Ed's (No Name) Bar owners talk about COVID's impact

'It's deep': Ed's (No Name) Bar owners talk about COVID's impact

Jay 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 name

Coffee Break: Call me by my name

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 1, 2020

For 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

Announcing On-Air Fest, coming Dec. 12 and 13

Nov 30, 2020

As 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

Coffee Break: On-Air Fest

Nov 30, 2020

This 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'

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 videos

Friday Five: Dua Saleh, a new jeremy messersmith project, and more Minnesota music videos

Maddie Schwappach • Nov 27, 2020

Every 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

The Chart Show: Black Pumas & Gorillaz Hit Hall of Fame

Nov 26, 2020

This 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'

Listen to Looch: 'Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock and Roll'

Mary Lucia • Nov 25, 2020

As 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 livestream

How Hookstreams happened: Jesse Brodd of the Hook & Ladder on sustaining Minnesota music via livestream

Jay Gabler • Nov 25, 2020

Jesse 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

Join us for Time Machine Weekend

Nov 25, 2020

You 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.

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