The Minnesota-based interactive dance party duo Koo Koo visited the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair to perform songs and to catch up with host Jessica Paxton.

Vernon Reid, Tori Amos and Craig Finn were born; Elvis Presley started his first film; Led Zeppelin created water activated album cover art; and Ed King passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to money or wealth would you like to hear?

Lord Huron get their third song induction into the Chart Show Hall of Fame, while Bon Iver holds the No. 1 spot for the fourth week in a row.

Count Basie and Joe Strummer were born (48 years apart); Patsy Cline recorded 'Crazy'; the Stones had their first U.S. No. 1 album; Bono got married; synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog passed away; Kenny Rogers was born; and the Beatles performed their one and only show in Minnesota, 50 years ago Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing at the fair this year would you like to hear?

Ahead of their concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Lucius invited The Current to the Palace to record these up-close performances.

The Colorado-based singer-songwriter performed an immersive set at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Canadian folk duo Ocie Elliott opened up.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to radio would you like to hear?

The Emotions topped the chart with 'Best of My Love'; Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen returned to the stage after a serious car accident; Steve Winwood rolled with a chart-topping album; Eddie Willis passed away; and Robert Plant was born, Today in Music History.