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January 25, 2022

In just under three minutes of mid-tempo Americana, De Vitry fends off mortality wielding nothing more than generosity, spirit and soaring harmony.

Maya De Vitry, 'How Bad I Wanna Live'

Maya De Vitry, 'How Bad I Wanna Live'

Joe Kendrick • Jan 25, 2022

In just under three minutes of mid-tempo Americana, De Vitry fends off mortality wielding nothing more than generosity, spirit and soaring harmony.

Uptown Theatre becoming a concert venue? What we know

Uptown Theatre becoming a concert venue? What we know

Jay Gabler • Jan 25, 2022

If a developer’s plans proceed, Minneapolis’s Uptown Theatre will become a concert venue with a size comparable to St. Paul’s Palace Theatre.

Bluegrass and bluegrass-influenced songs for a Tuesday morning

Bluegrass and bluegrass-influenced songs for a Tuesday morning

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 25, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what bluegrass and bluegrass-influenced songs do you want to hear?

Classic and contemporary instrumentals for Don Wilson of The Ventures

Classic and contemporary instrumentals for Don Wilson of The Ventures

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 24, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break in honor of Don Wilson of The Ventures, what classic and contemporary instrumentals do you want to hear?

The Great Northern returns, bringing music, art, and outdoor athletics to the heart of Minnesota winter

The Great Northern returns, bringing music, art, and outdoor athletics to the heart of Minnesota winter

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 24, 2022

This year’s The Great Northern festival weaves art, food, and climate solutions into its celebration of winter. Programming runs Jan. 26-Feb. 6.

Album of the Week: Little Simz, 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'

Album of the Week: Little Simz, 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'

Jade • Jan 24, 2022

The Mercury Prize-nominated artist has won fans like Damon Albarn, Jay Z, and Kendrick Lamar through her previous three albums filled with thoughtful lyrics delivered with furious intensity.

Don Wilson, cofounder of the instrumental guitar group The Ventures, dies at age 88

Don Wilson, cofounder of the instrumental guitar group The Ventures, dies at age 88

The Associated Press • Jan 23, 2022

Wilson played rythim guitar for The Ventures, which with over 100 million records sold, was the best-selling instrumental band of all time.

Amos Lee performs career-spanning #MicroShow set at The Hook & Ladder

Jan 23, 2022

Singer-songwriter Amos Lee joins The Current for an intimate acoustic #MicroShow set at The Hook & Ladder in Minneapolis.

Photos: Low Cut Connie, Jade Bird, Kiss the Tiger, and Miloe light up The Current's 17th Anniversary Party

Photos: Low Cut Connie, Jade Bird, Kiss the Tiger, and Miloe light up The Current's 17th Anniversary Party

Jay Gabler • Jan 23, 2022

Low Cut Connie, Jade Bird, Kiss the Tiger, and Miloe delivered transporting performances at The Current’s 17th Anniversary Party.

Tom Smith, founding member of noise band To Live and Shave in L.A., has died at 65

Tom Smith, founding member of noise band To Live and Shave in L.A., has died at 65

Marc Masters • Jan 22, 2022

The prolific artist was a mentor to generations of experimental musicians.

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