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June 02, 2025

Grand Old Day took over Grand Avenue in St. Paul on Sunday, June 1. The day’s musical performers included the Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys, Yonder, and FènixDion.

Photos: Musical highlights of Grand Old Day 2025

Photos: Musical highlights of Grand Old Day 2025

Juliet Farmer • Jun 2, 2025

Grand Old Day took over Grand Avenue in St. Paul on Sunday, June 1. The day’s musical performers included the Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys, Yonder, and FènixDion.

Photos: The music of Totally Gross National Party 2025 at Icehouse

Photos: The music of Totally Gross National Party 2025 at Icehouse

Darin Kamnetz • Jun 2, 2025

The Totally Gross National Party, an annual gathering of some of the most musically adventurous artists in the Twin Cities and beyond, hit Icehouse in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 31.

June 2 in Music History: The Cars released 'Candy-O'

June 2 in Music History: The Cars released 'Candy-O'

Jun 2, 2025

Charlie Watts was born; Ray Charles had a No. 1 hit with a country ballad; the Stones made their U.S. television debut; Macca held two No. 1 chart positions; Prince played his first U.K. gig; Donna Summer started a three-week run at No. 1 with "Hot Stuff," Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: National Gardening Week

Coffee Break: National Gardening Week

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 2, 2025

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

June 1 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Brandi Carlile

June 1 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Brandi Carlile

Jun 1, 2025

The Stones kicked off their biggest U.S. tour to date; Prince and the Revolution had a No. 1 album; Vampire Weekend went to No. 1 in the album charts; Jack White got married in an exotic location; and Brandi Carlile was born, today in music history.

May 31 in Music History: Beastie Boys released 'Ill Communication'

May 31 in Music History: Beastie Boys released 'Ill Communication'

May 31, 2025

Filming began on the Monkees’ first TV series; the BBC announced a ban on the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen"; “The Theme From M*A*S*H* (Suicide Is Painless)” was at No. 1; D.M.C. was born; and “Funkytown” hit No. 1, today in music history.

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.

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