Madonna was born; The Monkees released their first single; Peter Gabriel split with Genesis; and Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin passed away, Today in Music History.

The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va., features mostly amateur musicians playing Bluegrass and Old Time music. At age 89, it's the oldest continuous competition of its kind in the U.S.

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.