Your guide for live music each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Playing Thursday in Minneapolis as part of The Current’s Happy Hours series, messersmith played a solo set that charmed an audience who braved the chance of rain.

This week’s Classic Americana pick honors a hitmaking singer who also became a champion for people with speech impairment: Mel Tillis.

The Woodstock Music & Arts Festival took place; Paul Simon played for a huge crowd; Elvis Presley went to No. 1; and George Harrison wrote a book, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that help you unwind and relax would you like to hear?

Coming off recent standout performances at Minnesota Yacht Club Festival and Hinterland, singer-songwriter Perez’s “At The Beach, In Every Life” makes a stunning Chart Show debut in the No. 2 spot. Bon Iver holds No. 1 for the third week in a row.

On the evening of Thursday, Aug. 14, Matt Arthur and director Phil Harder’s vision comes to life with an all-star band at the Walker Art Center for the latest Sound for Silents, an immersive free outdoor multimedia concert.

Jerry Wexler passed away; The Beatles thought it best to say goodbye to Pete; Sonny & Cher had a hit with 'I Got You, Babe'; Michael Jackson secured the rights to the Beatles' back catalogue; Foo Fighters made their TV debut; and David Crosby was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that were part of a musical trend would you like to hear?

The Minneapolis musician, who had a viral hit with “Rivet Gun” this year, opens for she’s green at Fine Line on Friday, Aug. 15.