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May 02, 2025

Munson Fest at the Fitzgerald Theater on Thursday, May 1, raised funds for the Semisonic, The New Standards, and Trip Shakespeare bassist following his stroke on Feb. 23.

Photos: Musical friends of John Munson play star-studded benefit in St. Paul

Photos: Musical friends of John Munson play star-studded benefit in St. Paul

Steven Cohen • May 2, 2025

Munson Fest at the Fitzgerald Theater on Thursday, May 1, raised funds for the Semisonic, The New Standards, and Trip Shakespeare bassist following his stroke on Feb. 23.

Classic Americana: Dave Dudley keeps on truckin'

Classic Americana: Dave Dudley keeps on truckin'

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 2, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick was recorded in Minneapolis by an artist from Wisconsin — and it ended up launching a whole new subgenre.

May 2 in Music History: Happy birthday to Lucy Dacus

May 2 in Music History: Happy birthday to Lucy Dacus

May 2, 2025

Keith Richards fell out of a coconut tree; The Who played without Keith Moon; Brian Wilson halted the production of Smile; and The Cure issued their best-selling album, Disintegration.

Coffee Break: Power Chords

Coffee Break: Power Chords

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 2, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that strike a chord?

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule has died at the age of 66

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule has died at the age of 66

Associated Press • May 2, 2025

Sobule died on Thursday morning in a house fire in the Twin Cities suburbs. The fire’s cause is still under investigation.

The Chart Show: The Black Keys add "The Night Before" to their historic Hall of Fame collection

The Chart Show: The Black Keys add "The Night Before" to their historic Hall of Fame collection

May 1, 2025

The Black Keys now have 16 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame — the most by any act in Chart Show history. Waxahatchee and Bob Mould also take songs into the Hall of Fame.

May 1 in Music History: Suzanne Vega released her self-titled debut album

May 1 in Music History: Suzanne Vega released her self-titled debut album

May 1, 2025

Bob Dylan appeared on The Johnny Cash Show; The Stones released 'Brown Sugar'; the Carpenters performed in the White House; the man who immortalized the phrase 'who you gonna call?' was born; and a Minnesota man pretended to be David Gilmour at a hospital, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: May Day

Coffee Break: May Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 1, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention flowers for May Day?

April 30 in Music History: Happy birthday to Justin Vernon of Bon Iver

April 30 in Music History: Happy birthday to Justin Vernon of Bon Iver

Apr 30, 2025

Elvis got the whole cell block dancing; The Young Rascals were lovin' it; The Who's Keith Moon probably didn't earn any hotel points; Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen paired up for a big hit; and Justin Vernon was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Coffee Break: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 30, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from this year's inductees do you want to hear?

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