The 2025 Mid West Music Fest took over four venues across Winona, Minnesota, on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. The lineup of primarily local acts included Charlie Parr, Charlieboy, Gully Boys, Humbird, Kiss the Tiger, and many more.

Led by vocalists Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, alt-rock group brought The Gold Rush Tour to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Friday, May 9. Victoria Canal was the opening act.

The Canadian singer-songwriter’s All Returners Tour stopped at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, May 9. The show featured opener Kara Jackson.

The Everly Brothers had a big hit; the Beach Boys' concert album hit No. 1; Lionel Richie said “Hello” to the No. 1 spot in the singles charts; Burt Bacharach was born; and the great Ian McLagen passed away, today in music history.

There's an invitation in these songs, largely pulled from her 2024 release Lives Outgrown, to bear witness to Gibbons' own tragedy and transformation.

Roger Miller sang about trailers for sale or rent; concert highlights from Woodstock became a triple album; Elvis and Led Zeppelin spent some quality time together; and Bob Marley passed away, today in music history.

Shel Silverstein passed away; Pet Shop Boys were No. 1; Bono was born; the Turtles visited the White House; and Weezer released Weezer, also known as The Blue Album, today in music history.

Dave Gahan was born; the Beatles check out new artist Bob Dylan; Peter Gabriel released his first commercially successful album; Jimmy Page appeared on Saturday Night Live with P. Diddy; and Peter Gabriel released So, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that your mom would like?

Katie Gavin is the kind of performer whose dynamism knows no bounds. Whether she's performing with her pop band MUNA or solo, Gavin is a captivating presence.