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May 30, 2025

Pride Weekend and the weeks leading up are loaded with excitement. Make the most of Pride Month with our list of over 30 live music events in the Twin Cities.

Twin Cities Pride shows 2025: Where to see live music

Twin Cities Pride shows 2025: Where to see live music

John Kueppers • May 30, 2025

Pride Weekend and the weeks leading up are loaded with excitement. Make the most of Pride Month with our list of over 30 live music events in the Twin Cities.

Photos: Deep Sea Diver rock duo performance at Nine Mile Brewing

Photos: Deep Sea Diver rock duo performance at Nine Mile Brewing

Darin Kamnetz • May 30, 2025

The Seattle-based band put on a duo performance at The Current’s first Happy Hour of 2025 at Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington on Thursday, May 29.

Classic Americana: T-Bone Walker

Classic Americana: T-Bone Walker

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 30, 2025

This week’s Classic Americana pick spotlights a massively influential blues guitarist: T-Bone Walker.

May 30 in Music History: Happy birthday to Topper Headon of The Clash

May 30 in Music History: Happy birthday to Topper Headon of The Clash

May 30, 2025

A Beastie Boy got arrested; Morrissey played his first solo gig in the U.S.; The Beatles began working on 'The White Album'; The Black Crowes' debut 'The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion'; and Tom Morello was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Grand Old Day!

Coffee Break: Grand Old Day!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 30, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about summer would you like to hear?

Al Foster, drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, has died

Al Foster, drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, has died

Nate Chinen • May 29, 2025

The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.

The Chart Show: My Morning Jacket enter Hall of Fame with "Time Waited"

The Chart Show: My Morning Jacket enter Hall of Fame with "Time Waited"

May 29, 2025

My Morning Jacket’s “Time Waited” retires to the Chart show Hall of Fame at No. 6 this week, while Alan Sparhawk's collaborative single with Trampled By Turtles holds onto the No. 1 spot.

Interview: Jill Riley talks to Alan Sparhawk about new album with Trampled by Turtles

Interview: Jill Riley talks to Alan Sparhawk about new album with Trampled by Turtles

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 29, 2025

Alan Sparhawk has joined forces with fellow Duluth band Trampled by Turtles on a new album, out May 30, called Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles. Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show spoke to Alan Sparhawk about the process of creating the music, friendship, and supporting loved ones while they navigate grief.

May 29 in Music History: Florence + the Machine released 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful'

May 29 in Music History: Florence + the Machine released 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful'

May 29, 2025

Ray Charles won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording; The Beach Boys started a two week run at No.1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Help Me Rhonda"; Elvis walked off stage; and Jeff Buckley went missing, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Double Bill

Coffee Break: Double Bill

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 29, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what duets or songs by two artists would you like to hear?

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