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September 24, 2024

Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general.

U.S. Capitol statue of Johnny Cash depicts Arkansas' history and progress

U.S. Capitol statue of Johnny Cash depicts Arkansas' history and progress

Barbara Sprunt • Sep 24, 2024

Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general.

Chris Smither plays songs from 'All About The Bones' at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Sep 24, 2024

Singer-songwriter Chris Smither visited Radio Heartland at The Current to perform songs from his 2024 album, "All About The Bones."

Coffee Break: Folksy Wisdom

Coffee Break: Folksy Wisdom

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 24, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a title that gives advice or has a “folksy wisdom” message would you like to hear?

Kate Nordstrum describes new season and era for Liquid Music

Kate Nordstrum describes new season and era for Liquid Music

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 24, 2024

Liquid Music is a leading producer of special projects in contemporary music that features artists from across genres. Artistic Director Kate Nordstrum visits The Current Morning Show to talk about Liquid Music, its new season and new era.

Photos: Faces of Riot Fest Chicago 2024

Photos: Faces of Riot Fest Chicago 2024

Nate Ryan • Sep 23, 2024

Riot Fest returned to Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois, over the weekend of Sept. 20-22. More than 90 bands performed on five stages over three days, and photographer Nate Ryan attended on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Interview: Craig Minowa of Cloud Cult shares inspiration behind 'Alchemy Creek'

Interview: Craig Minowa of Cloud Cult shares inspiration behind 'Alchemy Creek'

Jill Riley • Sep 23, 2024

In an interview with The Current Morning Show’s Jill Riley, the Cloud Cult frontman describes the natural surroundings that formed the band’s new record.

Coffee Break: Fall

Coffee Break: Fall

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 23, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs what songs related to, or that remind you of, fall would you like to hear?

Interview: Hippo Campus detail ambitious new album, 'Flood'

Interview: Hippo Campus detail ambitious new album, 'Flood'

Diane • Sep 20, 2024

Jake Luppen, Nathan Stocker, and Zach Sutton chatted with The Local Show host Diane about their recent endeavors and how “their best record yet” came to fruition.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus, 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard

Luke Taylor and Evan Clark • Sep 20, 2024

Hippo Campus frontman Jake Luppen talks about the 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard he was inspired to buy after recording Hippo Campus' latest album, ‘Flood.’

Photos: Matthew Caws of Nada Surf plays acoustic set at Surly

Photos: Matthew Caws of Nada Surf plays acoustic set at Surly

Tony Nelson • Sep 20, 2024

Nada Surf’s frontman played a career-spanning set at Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 19. The show was the finale for The Current’s 2024 Happy Hours series.

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