July 07, 2025Citing increased rent and a desire to retire, the store’s owners say the business will shutter on July 31. Save This Story
After nearly 47 years, folk-music destination Homestead Pickin' Parlor announces its closureLuke Taylor • Jul 7, 2025Citing increased rent and a desire to retire, the store’s owners say the business will shutter on July 31.
Photos: Teddy Swims bares soul at ArmoryDaniela Buvat • Jul 7, 2025The pop and R&B singer-songwriter brought the I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour to Minneapolis on Sunday, July 6. He performed with backing band Freak Freely, and the opening act was Sienna Spiro.
The Current unveils new host lineup for evenings, weekends, and Teenage Kicks Jul 7, 2025There’s a new voice on weekends, a familiar one moving to evenings, and another veteran of The Current taking over a popular weekend program.
Gannon Hanevold is the new weekend host for The CurrentMargaret Johnson • Jul 7, 2025Listeners will hear him every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as filling in at various times throughout the week.
Interview: Gigi Perez talks about her debut album 'At the Beach, in Every Life'Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Jul 7, 2025Singer-songwriter Gigi Perez talked with The Current’s Morning Show’s Nilufer Arsala about her debut album At the Beach, in Every Life, and her upcoming performance at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival.
July 7 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ringo Starr Jul 7, 2025'The Stripper' is a No. 1 hit; Led Zeppelin formed; Springsteen went to No. 1 in the album charts with 'Born in the USA'; Prince had his first No. 1 single; Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Rock LegendsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 7, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from rock legends or pioneers would you like to hear?
July 6 in Music History: The Chicks perform despite threats Jul 6, 2025John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time; Louis Armstrong went marchin' in with the saints; Phil Collins went to No. 1 with 'Sussudio'; and The Dixie Chicks performed despite threats, Today in Music History.
July 5 in Music History: Bjork released her debut album Jul 5, 2025Janet Jackson was at No. 1; Cub Koda passed away; Johnny Cash made his last ever live performance; Huey Lewis and Marc Cohn was born, and Bjork released her debut album, Today in Music History.
July 4 in Music History: Foo Fighters released their self-titled debut album Jul 4, 2025Bill Withers was born; Kylie Minogue released her debut album; Post Malone was born; R&B legend Barry White passed away; Sufjan Stevens released his thematic ‘Illinois’ album; and Foo Fighters dropped their debut release, Today in Music History.
