This week’s Classic Americana selection spotlights one the most influential bluegrass guitarists in the history of the genre: Tony Rice.

The Rolling Stones change a lyric for Robert Kennedy; The Beatles stepped into Abbey Road studios for the first time; Roy Orbison put out his first major hit; and Carl Barat was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that kids love would you like to hear?

This week, all songs in the top five stay at the top of the chart, while Billy Strings bounces back from No. 15 to No. 6 with "Leadfoot."

Doyle is The Local Show’s June Artist of the Month — following the release of her first EP Stranger, and ahead of her first appearance at the reputable Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Rage Against The Machine went No. 1 with 'Evil Empire'; Richard Butler was born; Elvis Presley's televised gyrations caused a stir; Roy Oribson went to No. 1 with 'Running Scared'; Paul McCartney released an album with a side of coffee; Bob Dylan graduated from Hibbing High School; U2 performed and recorded at Red Rocks; Mt. Joy released their second album, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that Prince wrote or recorded would you like to hear?

In honor of the passing of a Twin Cities music scene superfan, nearly 70 local artists and bands performed as part of a weekend gathering at Palmer’s Bar in Minneapolis.

Capitol Records was founded; the Monkees won an Emmy; the Stones earned royalties in Russia; Springsteen released 'Born in the U.S.A.'; and Elvis topped three charts simultaneously with 'Heartbreak Hotel', Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands with names related to the beach would you like to hear?