The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan was born; Eric Clapton helped out The Beatles; James Brown retired; Fleetwood Mac hit to the top of the charts for the first time; and Joan Jett sang an important anthem, Today in Music History.

The Virginia folk trio performed on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Thesis Beer Project in Rochester. The show was the latest event in The Current’s Happy Hours series.

This week’s Classic Americana feature highlights a prolific singer-songwriter who provides a song that’s perfect for the end of summer.

The Beatles topped the charts; RHCP picked a guitarist; R.E.M. swept the VMA's; and the one and only Freddie Mercury was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a lunar twist would you like to hear?

Songs by Japanese Breakfast and Night Moves enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes, and Wet Leg holds on to the No. 1 spot.

Beyoncé was born; Elvis made his first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry; the Beatles needed no 'help' reaching the top of the chart; 'Easy Rider' premiered in the U.S.; the Bee Gees reminded everyone they should be dancing, yeah; and DJ and producer Mark Ronson was born in London 40 years ago, Today in Music History.

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

On Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, Minnesota Public Radio’s annual MPR Day took place at Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair. The day included music by Mae Simpson, Colin Bracewell, and a brass quintet featuring members of the Minnesota Orchestra.

Mitch Miller had a No. 1 single with a song written in 1853; Ringo returned to the Beatles after a little time off; Fats Domino was rescued from post-Katrina New Orleans; Donovan went to No. 1 with a song that became one of the first examples of psychedelia, and Naughty by Natures self-titled album was released on this day in 1991, Today in Music History.