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October 25, 2024

Lesh’s death was announced on his Instagram account. Lesh was the oldest and one of the longest surviving members of the band that came to define the acid rock sound emanating from San Francisco in the 1960s.

Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

John Rogers • Oct 25, 2024

Lesh’s death was announced on his Instagram account. Lesh was the oldest and one of the longest surviving members of the band that came to define the acid rock sound emanating from San Francisco in the 1960s.

Watch Pokey LaFarge play a spirited Microshow at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Oct 25, 2024

On May 17, 2024, at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, Pokey LaFarge and his band ignited the crowd during a generous and lively Microshow. Watch video of the set.

Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme, dies at 86

Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme, dies at 86

The Associated Press • Oct 25, 2024

Jones, who began his singing career in the 1950s and was a frequent guest on the popular romantic comedy TV show, died after a battle with leukemia.

Photos: The Avett Brothers treat St. Paul to an energetic night of music

Photos: The Avett Brothers treat St. Paul to an energetic night of music

Luke Taylor • Oct 25, 2024

The Avett Brothers and Trampled By Turtles collaborated on a lively and generous program Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, treating the audience to nearly three hours of music.

Coffee Break: Songs That Fix a Broken Heart

Coffee Break: Songs That Fix a Broken Heart

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 25, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that fix a broken heart would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Dottie West

Classic Americana: Dottie West

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 25, 2024

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we remember Dottie West, an artist who helped elevate the profile of women in country music.

The Chart Show: Bon Iver's "S P E Y S I D E" goes topside

The Chart Show: Bon Iver's "S P E Y S I D E" goes topside

Oct 24, 2024

Bon Iver’s new song hits No. 1 in the chart this week, as songs by Beach Bunny and Wilco enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Photos: Jack White comes alive at First Avenue

Photos: Jack White comes alive at First Avenue

Oct 24, 2024

White performed a hastily announced show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The intimate performance included songs from his newly released No Name, as well as a satisfying tour through his solo career and favorites by the White Stripes and the Raconteurs.

Coffee Break: Food

Coffee Break: Food

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 24, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference food — or songs by bands with food names — would you like to hear?

Premiere: Mark Mallman celebrates '70s horror film with "Velvet Vampire"

Premiere: Mark Mallman celebrates '70s horror film with "Velvet Vampire"

Oct 24, 2024

Chameleonic Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mark Mallman is back with a new song and music video ahead of Halloween. You can sink your teeth into this exclusive premiere of “Velvet Vampire.”

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