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October 30, 2022

Parton says that although she has no intention of ever going on a full-fledged tour again, she plans to perform at special shows and festivals in the future.

Dolly Parton says she likely won't tour again, but may play live from time to time

Dolly Parton says she likely won't tour again, but may play live from time to time

Juliana Kim • Oct 30, 2022

Parton says that although she has no intention of ever going on a full-fledged tour again, she plans to perform at special shows and festivals in the future.

Album of the Week: Trampled by Turtles, "Alpenglow"

Album of the Week: Trampled by Turtles, "Alpenglow"

Jade • Oct 28, 2022

With their 10th album, Alpenglow, Minnesota’s own Trampled by Turtles are showing that they are masters of their craft.

Jerry Lee Lewis has died at age 87

Jerry Lee Lewis has died at age 87

Blake Farmer and Anastasia Tsioulcas • Oct 28, 2022

The iconic rock 'n' roll pioneer and last living member of the "Million-Dollar Quartet" — whose meteoric rise collapsed almost as quickly as he ascended, thanks to scandal — has died at age 87.

Leslie Jordan’s surprise musical legacy

Leslie Jordan’s surprise musical legacy

Luke Taylor • Oct 28, 2022

Building on a long and successful acting career — as well as more recent success on Instagram and as a memoirist — the late entertainer Leslie Jordan also made his mark in the music industry.

Coffee Break: Frankenstein Friday

Coffee Break: Frankenstein Friday

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 28, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention monsters do you want to hear?

It's Show-vember! Sign up for a chance to win tickets to upcoming shows

It's Show-vember! Sign up for a chance to win tickets to upcoming shows

Oct 27, 2022

Enter here for a chance to win tickets to see Bartees Strange, Tegan and Sara, Amanda Shires, Trampled By Turtles and more. 

Photos: Ondara performs a MicroShow at the Hook and Ladder

Photos: Ondara performs a MicroShow at the Hook and Ladder

Steven Cohen • Oct 27, 2022

At Tuesday’s MicroShow, Ondara performed for a small crowd at The Hook and Ladder, fresh off the release of his latest album, Spanish Villager No. 3.

Sounds of Blackness relive career highs and perform new music

Sounds of Blackness relive career highs and perform new music

Diane • Oct 27, 2022

Minneapolis-St. Paul ensemble Sounds of Blackness performed a stellar, uplifting three-song set for The Current and spoke to The Local Show Host Diane about the group’s prestigious history.

Hear new songs by Andrew Bird, Young Fathers, Taylor Swift, Graveyard Club, Hannah Jadagu, and NxWorries

Hear new songs by Andrew Bird, Young Fathers, Taylor Swift, Graveyard Club, Hannah Jadagu, and NxWorries

Jade • Oct 27, 2022

This week, we see new music from Scottish trio Young Fathers and from Minnesota’s Graveyard Club, as well as collaborations between Andrew Bird and Phoebe Bridgers; Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey; and Anderson .Paak (as NxWorries) and H.E.R. We also share a new song from New-York-by-way-of-Texas artist Hannah Jadagu.

Coffee Break: '1999' Bonus tracks

Coffee Break: '1999' Bonus tracks

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 27, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what gems from Prince’s album 1999 do you want to hear?

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