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June 14, 2024

The Minneapolis singer-songwriter played tunes from his Flowers EP and newer material to a lively outdoor crowd.

Photos: Laamar plays soulful set at Sociable Cider Werks

Photos: Laamar plays soulful set at Sociable Cider Werks

Steven Cohen • Jun 14, 2024

The Minneapolis singer-songwriter played tunes from his Flowers EP and newer material to a lively outdoor crowd.

Photos: Faces of Rock the Cradle 2024

Photos: Faces of Rock the Cradle 2024

Darin Kamnetz • Jun 14, 2024

The Current’s Rock the Cradle at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company took place on June 9, 2024.

Coffee Break: Dad Stuff

Coffee Break: Dad Stuff

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 14, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to dads and fathers would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Howlin' Wolf

Classic Americana: Howlin' Wolf

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 14, 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 honor the influential Chicago blues musician and bandleader, Howlin’ Wolf.

The Chart Show: Shannon and The Clams come ashore

The Chart Show: Shannon and The Clams come ashore

Jun 13, 2024

Oakland, California band Shannon and The Clams’ new single “Bean Fields” makes its Chart Show debut at No. 15, while Billie Eilish’s “Lunch” reaches No. 1 after just three weeks of votes.

Coffee Break: Who’s Who At Bonnaroo

Coffee Break: Who’s Who At Bonnaroo

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 13, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which artists playing Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival would you like to hear?

Photos: Orville Peck puts on spectacular show at the Armory

Photos: Orville Peck puts on spectacular show at the Armory

Laura Buhman • Jun 12, 2024

The country singer brought The Stampede Tour to Minneapolis on Tuesday, June 11. Debbii Dawson and Durand Jones performed opening sets.

How to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year

How to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this year

Jun 12, 2024

Plan ahead for a busy weekend of celebrations, concerts, block parties, and more.

Coffee Break: Day of the Dolls

Coffee Break: Day of the Dolls

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 12, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about dolls or from doll-related bands would you like to hear?

French singer Françoise Hardy has died at 80

French singer Françoise Hardy has died at 80

Ayana Archie • Jun 12, 2024

Hardy was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer in 2004, and also had laryngeal cancer.

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