July 16, 2024Country singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress united America for 90 seconds on Monday night. Save This Story
We can thank this rendition of the National Anthem for bringing us togetherStephen Thompson • Jul 16, 2024Country singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress united America for 90 seconds on Monday night.
Director Dawn Mikkelson provides an inside look at Roller Derby Jill Riley, Nilufer Arsala and Luke Taylor • Jul 16, 2024Minnesota Mean is a new documentary that takes viewers into the exciting world of roller derby — but it also reveals the deep bond the athletes share. Director Dawn Mikkelson visited with Jill Riley, a retired roller derby player, to talk about the new film.
Coffee Break: National Ice Cream MonthJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 16, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to ice cream would you like to hear?
Good News: "All My Friends" is a reminder of connectionAyisha Jaffer and Macie Rasmussen • Jul 16, 2024This week on Good News on The Current, listener and freelance writer Macie Rasmussen describes a song that reminds her of the power of friendship.
Photos: Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek shine at SurlyLaura Buhman • Jul 15, 2024Dual headliners Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek hosted a night of acoustic mastery at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 13. Haley Heynderickx was the opening act.
Coffee Break: Songs With StringsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 15, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs featuring strings or an element of classical music would you like to hear?
Premiere: Clare Doyle performs unreleased song, “High Again”Luke Taylor and Evan Clark • Jul 15, 2024Clare Doyle and bandmates Kai Brewster and Taylor James Donskey perform a new song recorded live and outdoors in St. Joseph, Minnesota.
Joe Rainey performs at Radio Heartland Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase Jul 15, 2024Pow wow singer Joe Rainey performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase back in April, alongside Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, and Kelley Smith.
Iron & Wine performs songs from 'Light Verse' in The Current studioMac Wilson • Jul 13, 2024Sam Beam, aka Iron & Wine, visited The Current studio to play songs from his latest album and to chat and share a few laughs with host Mac Wilson.
Photos: Cassandra Lewis celebrates new album at SurlyDarin Kamnetz • Jul 12, 2024The Americana singer-songwriter put on a stunning performance at Surly Brewing Co. on Thursday evening before the official release of her major-label debut, Lost In a Dream.
