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January 21, 2025

The Canadian musician played keyboard, organ and saxophone on some of group's most memorable songs.

Garth Hudson, The Band's last founding member, dies at 87

Garth Hudson, The Band's last founding member, dies at 87

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Jan 21, 2025

The Canadian musician played keyboard, organ and saxophone on some of group's most memorable songs.

Photos: Lutalo and Runo Plum heat up 7th St Entry

Photos: Lutalo and Runo Plum heat up 7th St Entry

Daniela Buvat • Jan 21, 2025

A pair of rising talents with connections to Minnesota performed in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan 18.

Photos: Leif Vollebekk performs a spirited MicroShow set

Photos: Leif Vollebekk performs a spirited MicroShow set

Tony Nelson • Jan 21, 2025

The Canadian singer-songwriter swung through Steady Pour in northeast Minneapolis for a special performance on Friday, Jan. 17.

Photos: Jamie xx plays explosive set at Armory

Photos: Jamie xx plays explosive set at Armory

Sara Fish • Jan 21, 2025

The DJ, producer, and member of the xx is touring in support of his acclaimed 2024 album, ‘In Waves.’ He performed in downtown Minneapolis at Armory on Friday, Jan. 18.

Coffee Break: 2016

Coffee Break: 2016

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 21, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2016 would you like to hear?

Jan. 21 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Cat Power

Jan. 21 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Cat Power

Jan 21, 2025

The Trips Festival began; the Jimi Hendrix Experience began recording their cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower"; 'Saturday Night Fever' started a 24 week run at No. 1; Squeeze was the debut band on MTV's successful Unplugged program; and Soul singer Jackie Wilson died at age 49, Today in Music History.

Jan. 20 in Music History: Bob Dylan released 'Blood on the Tracks'

Jan. 20 in Music History: Bob Dylan released 'Blood on the Tracks'

Jan 20, 2025

Paul Stanley was born, The Beatles' debut U.S. album, 'Meet The Beatles', was released, Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and The Supremes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Etta James died at age 73, Today in Music History.

Kevin Odegard reflects on recording 'Tangled Up in Blue' in Minneapolis with Bob Dylan

Kevin Odegard reflects on recording 'Tangled Up in Blue' in Minneapolis with Bob Dylan

Bill DeVille • Jan 19, 2025

Fifty years ago — on January 20, 1975, to be exact — Bob Dylan released his 15th studio album, Blood on the Tracks. Musician Kevin Odegard joins Bill DeVille to talk about the Minneapolis recording sessions that shaped half of that monumental album.

Jan. 19 in Music History: Happy birthday, Dolly Parton

Jan. 19 in Music History: Happy birthday, Dolly Parton

Jan 19, 2025

Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin were born, The Beatles began recording 'A Day In The Life', and 'The Wall' by Pink Floyd began a 15-week run on top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart, Today in Music History.

Jan. 18 in Music History: Stevie Wonder joins Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Jan. 18 in Music History: Stevie Wonder joins Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Jan 18, 2025

Glenn Frey passed away, Stevie Wonder became the youngest inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Rolling Stones hung out with Phil Spector and The Beatles put out a hand.

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