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Recent stories from The Current
June 28, 2024

The Current’s Happy Hours hit the road for St. Joseph on Thursday, June 27, for an event featuring rising Americana talent Clare Doyle and her band.

Photos: Clare Doyle delights at Milk & Honey Ciders

Photos: Clare Doyle delights at Milk & Honey Ciders

Bump Opera • Jun 28, 2024

The Current’s Happy Hours hit the road for St. Joseph on Thursday, June 27, for an event featuring rising Americana talent Clare Doyle and her band.

Coffee Break: Pride Weekend

Coffee Break: Pride Weekend

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 28, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from LGBTQIA+ artists would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Big Bill Broonzy

Classic Americana: Big Bill Broonzy

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 28, 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 focus on Big Bill Broonzy, a hardworking, prolific singer-songwriter and guitarist whose influence is felt to this day.

Duluth jam band Saltydog tighten their groove on new record

Duluth jam band Saltydog tighten their groove on new record

Mark Nicklawske • Jun 27, 2024

The band just released their second studio album, ‘Pepper,’ and will perform at the Blue Ox Music Festival.

The Chart Show: "My Heart Your Heart" wins Chart Show voters' hearts

The Chart Show: "My Heart Your Heart" wins Chart Show voters' hearts

Jun 27, 2024

Huge debuts on the Chart Show this week from Remi Wolf and Green Day both landing in the top five, while songs by Bad Bad Hats and by Iron & Wine both achieve Chart Show Hall of Fame status.

After backing up others, Trash Date find their own truth on debut album

After backing up others, Trash Date find their own truth on debut album

Macie Rasmussen • Jun 27, 2024

A supergroup of Twin Cities musicians used to playing supporting roles now has an outlet for complete creative freedom.

Coffee Break: Kick Jump Twist!

Coffee Break: Kick Jump Twist!

Mac Wilson and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 27, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about jumping, flipping, twisting, flying, and all things gymnastics would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: Emotions

Coffee Break: Emotions

Mac Wilson and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 26, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about emotions would you like to hear?

Programming Update: Weekends on The Current

Programming Update: Weekends on The Current

Jun 26, 2024

Some scheduling adjustments are coming to weekends on The Current.

Coffee Break: 40 Years of 'Purple Rain'

Coffee Break: 40 Years of 'Purple Rain'

Bill DeVille and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 25, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Purple Rain (the album OR the movie!) would you like to hear?

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