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March 17, 2023

It's hard to overstate the kindness and good-natured humor the U2 singer and guitarist brought to this set, where they performed reimagined songs from All That You Can't Leave Behind.

Bono and The Edge: Tiny Desk Concert

Robin Hilton • Mar 17, 2023

It's hard to overstate the kindness and good-natured humor the U2 singer and guitarist brought to this set, where they performed reimagined songs from All That You Can't Leave Behind.

Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees

Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees

Kaitlyn Radde • Mar 17, 2023

The announcement came a day after Smith shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, saying he was "as sickened as you all are" by the company's fees.

Coffee Break: Irish musicians

Coffee Break: Irish musicians

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 17, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by musicians who are Irish or of Irish decent?

Twin Ports cover bands take center stage for Ides of March Bacchanalia

Twin Ports cover bands take center stage for Ides of March Bacchanalia

Mark Nicklawske • Mar 16, 2023

The 16th annual Ides of March Bacchanalia Festival is at Pizza Luce in Duluth March 17-18 and 24-25.

Disconcé: A Beyoncé Disco bringing grooves to 7th Street Entry

Disconcé: A Beyoncé Disco bringing grooves to 7th Street Entry

Joel Swenson • Mar 16, 2023

Saturday’s event is organized by Gigi “DJ OMGIGI” Berry. With March being Women’s History Month and Beyoncé making history by smashing the record for most Grammy wins of all time, the timing for Disconcé is apt.

Coffee Break: The Women of 90s Alternative

Coffee Break: The Women of 90s Alternative

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 16, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from women of 90s alternative?

Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71

Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71

The Associated Press • Mar 16, 2023

Bobby Caldwell's smooth soul jam "What You Won't Do for Love" went to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became a long-term standard and career-defining hit for Caldwell, who also wrote the song.

Weyes Blood glows with grace at First Avenue

Weyes Blood glows with grace at First Avenue

Macie Rasmussen • Mar 16, 2023

Weyes Blood played at First Avenue on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, along with opener Vagabon.

The Chart Show: The Nude Party streak into No. 3 slot with "Ride On"

The Chart Show: The Nude Party streak into No. 3 slot with "Ride On"

Mar 16, 2023

Janelle Monáe’s song floats to the top of the chart this week, while Everything But The Girl’s first new music in 24 years debuts at No. 14, and the Nude Party’s latest debuts at No. 3.

Photo gallery: Rock the Cradle 2023

Photo gallery: Rock the Cradle 2023

Mar 15, 2023

More than 8,000 people attended The Current’s free event for children and adults on Sunday, March 12. View photos from the event.

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