Northeast Minneapolis was overflowing with activity during the 30th year of the largest open artist studio tour in the country. In addition to a stunning range of visual art, the weekend of May 16-18 was also a spotlight on the local music scene.

For a show that's never been shy about celebrating itself, Saturday Night Live was bound to lean hard into its 50th season. But the results were as mixed as ever.

The singer-songwriter brought the Praying for Your Downfall Tour to Minneapolis on Friday, May 16. Lauren Juzang was the opening act.

The Beatles had a Gold record in one week; Stevie Wonder had a No. 1 with “You Are the Sunshine of My Life”; Paul Simon's song about film hit No. 1; Supertramp hit No. 1 with “Breakfast in America”; and Sam Smith was born, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from musicians with an unexpected special skill would you like to hear?

The Jayhawks’ frontman released his fourth solo album, ‘Dark Country,’ on February 14 of this year.

Chris Cornell died; Ray Stevens enjoyed a short “streak” on the charts with a novelty song; Gary Busey played Buddy Holly in a popular film; the Ting Tings topped the British charts with “That's Not My Name”; and Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh was born in Akron, Ohio, today in music history.

"Wasted Love," sung by the classically trained countertenor JJ, beat out 25 other songs for the top prize at the international competition held this year in Basel, Switzerland.

Trent Reznor was born; Donna Summer and Chris Cornell passed away; Bob Dylan appeared at the first Monterey Folk Festival; Joni Mitchell covered Rolling Stone; and Josh Homme was born, today in music history.

The Beach Boys released 'Pet Sounds'; Patti Smith played music in the U.K.; Keith Richards had an accident; and Nirvana's Krist Novoselic and Janet Jackson were born, today in music history.