JT Bates is a Minneapolis-based drummer and producer who is incredibly active in the local music scene and beyond. The Current caught up with Bates to talk about his work in studio and recently on tour with Bonny Light Horseman.

Los Angeles rock band the Linda Lindas break into the Chart with their new song, “All in My Head.” Meanwhile, Lake Street Dive, Charli XCX, and Cloud Cult enter Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of votes as The Decemberists rise to No. 1 with “Oh No.”

The top concerts and music events for each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music-related biography or memoir would you like to suggest? Let us know, and we’ll play a song by that artist.

Swensson is celebrating the release of her second book, Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris. Friday’s book launch and concert at the Cedar Cultural Center is officially sold out.

Grab some chicken and beer before seeing Ludacris or a Chicago dog before Chance the Rapper. Suggested menus for easy and satisfying fueling up near the Grandstand and the rest of the fair’s music stages.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who played Woodstock ’94 would you like to hear?

Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.

The Kentucky alt-rockers brought their Neon Pill Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on Monday, Aug. 12. Young the Giant, Bakar, and Vlad Holiday opened up the night.

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