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July 10, 2023

The hometown heroes and Lewis played to a packed Bayfront Festival Park crowd on Saturday, July 8.

Trampled by Turtles and Jenny Lewis deliver in Duluth

Trampled by Turtles and Jenny Lewis deliver in Duluth

Darby Ottoson and Keely Zynda • Jul 10, 2023

The hometown heroes and Lewis played to a packed Bayfront Festival Park crowd on Saturday, July 8.

First Avenue hits jackpot with inaugural Rock Lottery

First Avenue hits jackpot with inaugural Rock Lottery

Nikhil Kumaran and Laura Buhman • Jul 10, 2023

L.A. Buckner, Student 1, Mary Cutrufello, and members of Bad Bad Hats, Bathtub Cig, the Cactus Blossoms, and more took part in this creative showcase.

Coffee Break: Musicians with acting chops

Coffee Break: Musicians with acting chops

Jill Riley • Jul 10, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs do you want to hear from musicians who also have had successful acting careers?

Album of the Week: 12 Rods, 'If We Stayed Alive'

Album of the Week: 12 Rods, 'If We Stayed Alive'

Jade • Jul 10, 2023

After a 21 year hiatus, 12 Rods has decided to release new music. If We Stayed Alive, is a tight, melodic nostalgia album from the progressive and beloved Minneapolis band.

Heading to Duluth? Take this Twin Ports music tour led by local musicians

Heading to Duluth? Take this Twin Ports music tour led by local musicians

Mark Nicklawske • Jul 7, 2023

Whether it’s a big show at Bayfront Festival Park, a camping trip, or just a daytrip, there are plenty of satisfying ways to fill your time in Duluth.

Photos: Margaret Glaspy goes solo in the Clown Lounge

Photos: Margaret Glaspy goes solo in the Clown Lounge

Nate Ryan • Jul 7, 2023

For The Current’s latest MicroShow, New York singer-songwriter performed new material on Thursday in St. Paul.

Coffee Break: Songs from great 7th albums

Coffee Break: Songs from great 7th albums

Mac Wilson • Jul 7, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs do you want to hear that are from celebrated 7th albums?

“If you can sell fish, you can sell tickets”: New book goes on tour with Bob Dylan

“If you can sell fish, you can sell tickets”: New book goes on tour with Bob Dylan

Michaelangelo Matos • Jul 7, 2023

In ‘Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members,’ Ray Padgett unearths new stories from Dylan’s time on the road.

The Chart Show: new song from Beck and Phoenix debuts

The Chart Show: new song from Beck and Phoenix debuts

Jade • Jul 6, 2023

It’s a strong week for new songs to debut on the chart as a fresh duet between Beck and Phoenix shows up at No. 20; ‘Devotion’ from Arlo Parks is at No. 19; local rockers Kiss The Tiger debut at No. 6; and Hozier’s latest, ‘Francesca,’ enters the chart at No. 5.

First Avenue’s Rock Lottery brings Minnesota music together in more ways than one

First Avenue’s Rock Lottery brings Minnesota music together in more ways than one

Nikhil Kumaran • Jul 6, 2023

A group of 25 Minnesota musicians have been split into five bands and have two days to write a repertoire of original music to perform.

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