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August 11, 2025

The Michigan new-wave bluegrass and Americana singer/guitarist brought his summer tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 9. The show featured two sets of his adventurous and virtuosic playing.

Photos: Billy Strings mystifies and delights at Target Center

Photos: Billy Strings mystifies and delights at Target Center

Tony Nelson • Aug 11, 2025

The Michigan new-wave bluegrass and Americana singer/guitarist brought his summer tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 9. The show featured two sets of his adventurous and virtuosic playing.

Photos: Familia Skateboard Shop hosts Unsanctioned Series pool party

Photos: Familia Skateboard Shop hosts Unsanctioned Series pool party

Bump Opera • Aug 11, 2025

Revelers ditched the summer heat at the Unsanctioned Series event held at Familia Skateboard Shop in northeast Minneapolis. The outdoor party, put on by Fat Tire and Street Factory Media, featured three on-site pools and music from Attracted to Gods, The 4onthefloor, and DJ Eylxr.

Photos: Cloud Cult shine at the Minnesota Zoo

Photos: Cloud Cult shine at the Minnesota Zoo

Laura Buhman • Aug 11, 2025

The anthemic indie-rock band put on an outdoor show at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley on Friday, Aug. 8. The performance was part of the Zoo’s Wild Nights series.

Aug. 11 in Music History: Happy birthday, Ben Gibbard

Aug. 11 in Music History: Happy birthday, Ben Gibbard

Aug 11, 2025

Neil Sedaka had a poppy hit at the top of the charts; the Knack had the knack for album sales; Led Zeppelin played their final U.K. show; Bruce Springsteen topped the album charts in the U.S. and Britain; Ray Parker Jr. had a No. 1 single with the theme from a popular film; and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie is 46, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Hip-Hop Celebration Day

Coffee Break: Hip-Hop Celebration Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 11, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from hip-hop artists would you like to hear?

Aug. 10 in Music History: Remembering Isaac Hayes

Aug. 10 in Music History: Remembering Isaac Hayes

Aug 10, 2025

A 13-year-old Stevie Wonder started a three-week run at the top of the charts; John Denver was at the top of the album charts; Brian Adams had his first U.S. No. 1 album; Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran was plucked from the ocean; and the great Isaac Hayes entered the pantheon of music legends, Today in Music History.

August 9 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Arlo Parks

August 9 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Arlo Parks

Aug 9, 2025

Muddy Waters played at the White House, A Rolling Stone crowd got rowdy; Bob Dylan and Joan Baez shared the stage for the first time; Queen played their last show with Freddie Mercury; Jerry Garcia passed away, and Arlo Parks was born, Today in Music History.

Photos: Yam Haus soundtrack a beautiful day at Milk & Honey Ciders

Photos: Yam Haus soundtrack a beautiful day at Milk & Honey Ciders

Bump Opera • Aug 8, 2025

The local alt-rock band performed outdoors at Milk & Honey Ciders in St. Joseph, Minnesota, on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Classic Americana: Rodney Crowell

Classic Americana: Rodney Crowell

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 8, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight an artist known as a godfather of Americana: Rodney Crowell. He’s an artist who has written many songs for other artists, and he also has enjoyed success as a singer-songwriter under his own name.

August 8 in Music History: Ben Folds Five released their self-titled debut album

August 8 in Music History: Ben Folds Five released their self-titled debut album

Aug 8, 2025

Glen Campbell passed away; Janis Joplin bought a headstone for Bessie Smith; Hank Williams, Jr. was in a life changing accident; Jerry Lee Lewis was asked to leave the stage; Dave Matthews Band made a stink in Chicago; and "Ringo for President" was released, Today in Music History.

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