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April 30, 2023

17,000 fans turned up to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert by Willie Nelson and his famous friends. Owen Wilson, Helen Mirren, Ethan Hawke and Jennifer Garner all did the introductions.

Neil Young and Snoop Dogg joined Willie Nelson on stage for a 90th birthday concert

Neil Young and Snoop Dogg joined Willie Nelson on stage for a 90th birthday concert

The Associated Press • Apr 30, 2023

17,000 fans turned up to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert by Willie Nelson and his famous friends. Owen Wilson, Helen Mirren, Ethan Hawke and Jennifer Garner all did the introductions.

Watch Durry perform at The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge

Apr 28, 2023

Durry headlined The Current's Winter Dig Out at the Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Watch Durry’s concert performance.

90 songs that define Willie Nelson's career

90 songs that define Willie Nelson's career

Joel Swenson • Apr 28, 2023

As the country music and cultural icon turns 90, we’re taking a journey through his entire catalog.

Watch Semisonic perform in concert at First Avenue

Apr 28, 2023

Semisonic helped The Current celebrate its 18th anniversary with a concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Watch the complete performance.

Coffee Break: music from the North Country

Coffee Break: music from the North Country

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 28, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by musicians from northern Minnesota do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: three songs return to the Chart

The Chart Show: three songs return to the Chart

Apr 27, 2023

This week, a tight battle is on for the No. 1 spot while songs by Gorillaz, The National, and Everything But The Girl all make returns to the chart.

New music from Low Cut Connie, Thundercat and Tame Impala, The Last Dinner Party, PJ Harvey, Killer Mike, and 12 Rods

New music from Low Cut Connie, Thundercat and Tame Impala, The Last Dinner Party, PJ Harvey, Killer Mike, and 12 Rods

Jade • Apr 27, 2023

This week, hear the newest songs from Low Cut Connie, PJ Harvey, and Killer Mike. Plus, check out a new collaboration between Thundercat and Tame Impala; discover London band The Last Dinner Party, and rediscover Minneapolis indie rockers 12 Rods.

Coffee Break: House Party

Coffee Break: House Party

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 27, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands would you book or what songs would you play at a house party?

Homegrown Music Festival celebrates 25 years of rocking the North Shore

Homegrown Music Festival celebrates 25 years of rocking the North Shore

Mark Nicklawske • Apr 26, 2023

The 25th annual Homegrown Music Festival will feature 175 acts performing in Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis., at more than 30 stages across eight days from April 30 to May 7.

Coffee Break: the music of Giorgio Moroder

Coffee Break: the music of Giorgio Moroder

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 26, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music by Giorgio Moroder do you want to hear?

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