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April 08, 2024

Friday marked the first concert in the Minnesota Music Month series, with sets of music by Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen and the Birdwatcher, Joe Rainey, and Kelley Smith.

Alan Sparhawk leads night of thrills and surprise at Turf Club

Alan Sparhawk leads night of thrills and surprise at Turf Club

Catalina Grimm and Steven Cohen • Apr 8, 2024

Friday marked the first concert in the Minnesota Music Month series, with sets of music by Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen and the Birdwatcher, Joe Rainey, and Kelley Smith.

Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show wows the Twin Cities yet again

Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show wows the Twin Cities yet again

Joel Swenson • Apr 8, 2024

The soulful country star played a crowd-pleasing two-hour set following opening acts Marcus King and Lainey Wilson at Saturday’s U.S. Bank Stadium show in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: solar eclipse

Coffee Break: solar eclipse

Bill DeVille • Apr 8, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the sun, the moon, or an eclipse?

Sampha casts soulful spell over sold-out First Avenue crowd

Sampha casts soulful spell over sold-out First Avenue crowd

Natalia Mendez and Sara Fish • Apr 8, 2024

The British singer, songwriter, producer, and musician put on a mesmerizing show in Minneapolis on Saturday. Treanne and Ruthven opened up.

Album of the Week: The Black Keys, 'Ohio Players'

Album of the Week: The Black Keys, 'Ohio Players'

Shane Kramer • Apr 8, 2024

The Album of the Week is Ohio players from Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys.

José James visits The Current to talk about his new album, '1978'

José James visits The Current to talk about his new album, '1978'

Zach McCormick • Apr 5, 2024

José James stopped at The Current for a live interview with host Zach McCormick on the date of the release of James’ new album, “1978,” available on Rainbow Blonde Records.

Emerging Artists Showcase performance: Nolen Sellwood

Apr 5, 2024

Performing at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Duluth-based folk musician Nolen Sellwood performed six of his original songs. Watch the complete performance.

The Last Dinner Party serve up pure decadence at First Avenue

The Last Dinner Party serve up pure decadence at First Avenue

Joel Swenson and Sara Fish • Apr 5, 2024

The British band performed its first Minneapolis concert on Thursday evening. Miss Grit was the opening act.

Coffee Break: the wide-open range of ‘Cowboy Carter’

Coffee Break: the wide-open range of ‘Cowboy Carter’

Jill Riley • Apr 5, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are sampled, covered or interpolated on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter do you want to hear?

Classic Americana: Emmylou Harris

Classic Americana: Emmylou Harris

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 5, 2024

Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight esteemed country and Americana artist Emmylou Harris.

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