June 06, 202310 Minnesota musicians with new and noteworthy material, including KC Rae, Big Cats, Lucy Michelle, Willow Waters, and more. Save This Story
10 Minnesota artists bringing the heat in JuneDiane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jun 6, 202310 Minnesota musicians with new and noteworthy material, including KC Rae, Big Cats, Lucy Michelle, Willow Waters, and more.
Prince fans: "7" is the magic number at Celebration 2023Sofia Haan • Jun 6, 2023On the week of Prince’s birthday, fans remember the legend at Paisley Park June 8-11.
Astrud Gilberto, 'The Girl from Ipanema' singer, dies at 83Elizabeth Blair • Jun 6, 2023One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.
Coffee Break: Songs by Cynthia WeilJill Riley • Jun 6, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by legendary songwriter Cynthia Weil should we play?
Photos: Scenes from Grand Old Day 2023Bump Opera • Jun 5, 2023Grand Old Day made a thrilling comeback to St. Paul on Sunday, June 4. The Current’s Grand Stage was a feature attraction with performances by the Jayhawks, Bad Bad Hats, Sophia Eris & MAKR, and DJ Shannon Blowtorch.
Interview: Dave King discusses the transformation of The Bad PlusDiane • Jun 5, 2023Local Show host Diane talks with drummer/composer Dave King of The Bad Plus about their latest record and new lineup, featuring tenor sax and electric guitar. They also discuss his many side projects, and The Bad Plus’ upcoming show at First Avenue with Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog and Al Sparhawk.
Jess Williamson delivers honesty and depth at Turf ClubSofia Haan • Jun 5, 2023One half of Americana duo Plains returned for a solo show in St. Paul.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs deliver explosive set at sold-out Armory showJoel Swenson and Sara Fish • Jun 5, 2023The band’s first Twin Cities performance in a decade featured Perfume Genius as the opening act.
Coffee Break: Songs to celebrate Black Music MonthJill Riley • Jun 5, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Black artists that shaped the history of music should we play?
Album of the Week: Foo Fighters, "But Here We Are"Jade • Jun 5, 2023Agony and suffering - in all its cathartic messiness - is laid out in their eleventh album and their first after the death of beloved drummer Taylor Hawkins.