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October 11, 2023

The audience at the historic St. Paul church consisted of lucky winners who had entered for a chance to attend this unique performance. The event was supported by Fat Tire and Affinity Plus Federal Union.

David Shaw of the Revivalists plays an intimate set at Virginia Street Church

David Shaw of the Revivalists plays an intimate set at Virginia Street Church

Nikhil Kumaran • Oct 11, 2023

The audience at the historic St. Paul church consisted of lucky winners who had entered for a chance to attend this unique performance. The event was supported by Fat Tire and Affinity Plus Federal Union.

'Girl from the North Country' features Bob Dylan's songs in a new light

'Girl from the North Country' features Bob Dylan's songs in a new light

Michaelangelo Matos • Oct 11, 2023

The funny and tragic musical based upon Bob Dylan’s recorded work recently opened its year-long national tour at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: National Coming Out Day

Coffee Break: National Coming Out Day

Mac Wilson • Oct 11, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about coming out and/or that feature LGBTQ+ artists do you want to hear?

Bully play songs from 'Lucky For You' in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Oct 11, 2023

Bully — the musical project led by Alicia Bognanno — visited The Current studio in late September while on tour in support of the band’s latest album, ‘Lucky For You.’

Caroline Polachek: Tiny Desk Concert

Marissa Lorusso • Oct 10, 2023

Haters may say it's AutoTune, but when Caroline Polachek sings live, it's clear that the impressive range and control you're hearing is all her.

Coffee Break: World Mental Health Day

Coffee Break: World Mental Health Day

Mac Wilson • Oct 10, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that feature activities that promote mental health do you want to hear?

Why Minnesota musician Annie Humphrey's new album is like nothing she's released before

Why Minnesota musician Annie Humphrey's new album is like nothing she's released before

Cathy Wurzer and Leah Lemm • Oct 9, 2023

Annie Humphrey, an award-winning musician who comes from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, talked with MPR News’ senior editor of Native News Leah Lemm.

Ratboys make energetic, heartfelt noise at Turf Club

Ratboys make energetic, heartfelt noise at Turf Club

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Oct 9, 2023

The Chicago indie-rock band performed in St. Paul on Friday evening in support of 2023’s The Window. Free Range opened up.

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Mac Wilson • Oct 9, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Indigenous/Native artists do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Dessa, "Bury The Lede"

Album of the Week: Dessa, "Bury The Lede"

Jade • Oct 9, 2023

On her new album, Dessa is once again the storyteller, pointing out injustice, sly ironic humor, and finding joy even in the decay of everyday life.

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