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June 21, 2025

Jimmy Page made his live debut with The Yardbirds; it was the Summer of Love; Little Richard received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; John Lee Hooker died; and Joey Molland was born, Today in Music History.

June 21 in Music History: Black Pumas' debut album was released

June 21 in Music History: Black Pumas' debut album was released

Jun 21, 2025

Jimmy Page made his live debut with The Yardbirds; it was the Summer of Love; Little Richard received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; John Lee Hooker died; and Joey Molland was born, Today in Music History.

Watch full sets by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, and more at The Current's 20th Anniversary shows

Watch full sets by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, and more at The Current's 20th Anniversary shows

Jun 20, 2025

In January, The Current celebrated 20 years on-air, online and in the community with two nights of music at First Avenue. Watch full performances by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, Bad Bad Hats and she’s green.

Photos: The Head and the Heart play immersive show at Palace Theatre

Photos: The Head and the Heart play immersive show at Palace Theatre

Tony Nelson • Jun 20, 2025

The Seattle folk-rock group brought their Aperture Tour to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Thursday, June 19. Openers for the night were Futurebirds and Minnesota native Anna Graves.

Classic Americana: Leon Payne

Classic Americana: Leon Payne

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 20, 2025

This week’s Classic Americana selection spotlights Leon Payne, an artists who enjoyed a No. 1 hit of his own, but was more successful at writing songs that became hits for others.

June 20 in Music History: Happy birthday, Caroline Polachek

June 20 in Music History: Happy birthday, Caroline Polachek

Jun 20, 2025

Lionel Richie was born; David Bowie recorded "Space Oddity"; Neil Diamond appeared on the 20th anniversary show of American Bandstand; Brian Wilson and Lionel Richie were born; and Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl" went Gold, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Summer Solstice

Coffee Break: Summer Solstice

Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Jun 20, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that celebrate or mention the sun do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: Jason Isbell enters Hall of Fame with "Bury Me"

The Chart Show: Jason Isbell enters Hall of Fame with "Bury Me"

Jun 19, 2025

Jason Isbell and Samia retire to the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week, while Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists” reclaims the No. 1 spot.

June 19 in Music History: Bob Dylan released 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'

June 19 in Music History: Bob Dylan released 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'

Jun 19, 2025

Carole King continued a tapestry of hit singles; The Four Tops helped themselves to a No. 1 hit; the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' opened in London's West End; Prince began a string of 12 sold-out Wembley gigs; singer-songwriter Nick Drake was born; and Bob Dylan dropped his 39th album, Today in Music History.

Watch Leif Vollebekk's MicroShow set at Steady Pour in Minneapolis

Jun 18, 2025

The Canadian singer-songwriter visited Minneapolis for a special performance to play songs from his 2024 album, ‘Revelation.’

Interview: Anna Graves' heartfelt songs translate well to the big stage

Interview: Anna Graves' heartfelt songs translate well to the big stage

Diane • Jun 18, 2025

Ahead of her performance at Palace Theatre on St. Paul opening for The Head and the Heart this Thursday, June 19, Graves joined Local Show host Diane for a conversation.

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