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August 16, 2025

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.

August 16 in Music History: Happy birthday, Madonna

August 16 in Music History: Happy birthday, Madonna

Aug 16, 2025

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.

Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive

Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive

Frank Langfitt • Aug 16, 2025

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.

Minnesota State Fair 2025 live music guide

Minnesota State Fair 2025 live music guide

John Kueppers • Aug 15, 2025

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

Photos: jeremy messersmith brings his trademark music and humor to Surly Brewing Co.

Photos: jeremy messersmith brings his trademark music and humor to Surly Brewing Co.

Darin Kamnetz • Aug 15, 2025

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.

Classic Americana: Mel Tillis

Classic Americana: Mel Tillis

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 15, 2025

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

August 15 in Music History: Garbage released their self-titled debut

August 15 in Music History: Garbage released their self-titled debut

Aug 15, 2025

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.

Coffee Break: Relax

Coffee Break: Relax

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 15, 2025

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

The Chart Show: new song from Gigi Perez debuts at No. 2

The Chart Show: new song from Gigi Perez debuts at No. 2

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Soul Asylum, Poliça, and the Jayhawks members join Matt Arthur for Sound for Silents show

Soul Asylum, Poliça, and the Jayhawks members join Matt Arthur for Sound for Silents show

Reed Fischer • Aug 14, 2025

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.

August 14 in Music History: 'Pump Up the Volume' soundtrack released

August 14 in Music History: 'Pump Up the Volume' soundtrack released

Aug 14, 2025

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.

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