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August 22, 2021

Half of one of the most popular and influential duos in rock history, Don Everly wrote songs including "Cathy's Clown" and was an inaugural member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Don Everly of the Everly Brothers dies at 84

Don Everly of the Everly Brothers dies at 84

Jay Gabler • Aug 22, 2021

Half of one of the most popular and influential duos in rock history, Don Everly wrote songs including "Cathy's Clown" and was an inaugural member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

New at the Minnesota State Fair: Ten 2021 highlights

New at the Minnesota State Fair: Ten 2021 highlights

Jay Gabler • Aug 22, 2021

No event has as many cherished Minnesota traditions as the State Fair — and yet, every year the first thing fairgoers ask is, “What’s new?” The Fair’s website has a complete rundown of what’s on deck this year, but that’s a lot of information to digest, so here are my personal picks for ten can’t-miss…

Music at the Minnesota State Fair 2021: Ten top sets to see

Music at the Minnesota State Fair 2021: Ten top sets to see

Staff • Aug 22, 2021

Aside from all the other superlatives, the State Fair is Minnesota’s largest annual music festival — and most of the live performances are free with Fair admission. For the biggest icons (say, Meghan Kreidler and Kevin Costner), Grandstand performances understandably come with an extra ticket charge. If you’re going to the fair this year, be…

Country singer Tom T. Hall, writer of 'Harper Valley PTA,' dies at 85

Country singer Tom T. Hall, writer of 'Harper Valley PTA,' dies at 85

The Associated Press • Aug 21, 2021

Hall was known as 'The Storyteller' for his unadorned yet incisive lyrics. Hall composed hundreds of songs and sang about life's simple joys as country music's consummate blue-collar bard.

Interview: Ani DiFranco on 'Revolutionary Love'

Interview: Ani DiFranco on 'Revolutionary Love'

Jill Riley • Aug 20, 2021

Ani DiFranco joins Jill Riley from The Current to talk about the making of her new record, 'Revolutionary Love,' as well as her recent memoir 'No Walls and the Recurring Dream'.

Coffee Break: Iconic voices

Coffee Break: Iconic voices

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Aug 20, 2021

Happy birthday to one of the most iconic voices in rock, Robert Plant! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what iconic voices do you want to hear?

Friday Five: Summer-ready Minnesota music videos from Ka Lia Universe, Gully Boys, and more

Friday Five: Summer-ready Minnesota music videos from Ka Lia Universe, Gully Boys, and more

Maddie Schwappach • Aug 20, 2021

The Friday Five isn’t a weekly feature any more, but we bring it back on special occasions — like today, marking the approaching end of a summer season that’s produced more than its share of memorable Minnesota music videos. Ka Lia Universe- “I’ve Been Thankin'” Ka Lia Universe is one of the more than 100…

Lorde, now fully adulting, embraces a folksy analog on 'Solar Power'

Lorde, now fully adulting, embraces a folksy analog on 'Solar Power'

Victoria Whitley-Berry, Phil Harrell and A Martinez • Aug 20, 2021

The pop star has spent the four years growing up and slowing down -- she speaks to Morning Edition about her new album and sound, including using her synesthesia like a creative scythe.

Hear new songs from Lizzo, The Killers, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lorde, PinkPantheress and VIAL

Hear new songs from Lizzo, The Killers, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lorde, PinkPantheress and VIAL

Jade • Aug 19, 2021

Listen to huge drops this week from Lizzo (feat. Cardi B), The Killers (feat. Phoebe Bridgers), Nathaniel Rateliff (back with the Night Sweats) and Lorde. Plus, discover England's PinkPantheress and Twin Cities buzz band VIAL.

Coffee Break: Great bass lines

Coffee Break: Great bass lines

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Aug 19, 2021

Today is John Deacon's birthday, one of the great bass players of our time. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what great bass lines do you want to hear?

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