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October 28, 2024

Singer-songwriter Pete Yorn visited the intimate listening room in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood to perform a set of songs from across his discography.

Watch Pete Yorn play a set of songs at Minneapolis nightclub Berlin

Oct 28, 2024

Singer-songwriter Pete Yorn visited the intimate listening room in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood to perform a set of songs from across his discography.

Photos: Maggie Rogers plays unforgettable Minneapolis show

Photos: Maggie Rogers plays unforgettable Minneapolis show

Laura Buhman • Oct 28, 2024

Rogers brought The Don’t Forget Me Tour Part II to Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, Oct. 25. Ryan Beatty was the opening act.

Coffee Break: Ghosts

Coffee Break: Ghosts

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 28, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference ghosts would you like to hear?

Cyndi Lauper talks 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' Farewell tour, new documentary, Prince and more

Cyndi Lauper talks 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' Farewell tour, new documentary, Prince and more

Zach McCormick • Oct 28, 2024

The esteemed singer-songwriter, performer, actor and activist checks in with The Current’s Zach McCormick ahead of her upcoming visit to Minneapolis.

Maya de Vitry performs songs from the new album, 'The Only Moment,' live in studio

Mike Pengra • Oct 27, 2024

This year’s release marks de Vitry’s fourth release as an artist performing under her own name.

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?

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