In front of a packed crowd at Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Tuesday, Sept. 30, sombr performed songs from his debut album, I Barely Know Her.

Conrad Sverkerson, mostly known by his first name, had worked at First Avenue since 1988 and held the title of stage manager since 1990.

Bob Dylan introduced the musicians who would become known as The Band; Pink Floyd began their first U.S. tour; Meco had a disco hit with the 'Star Wars' theme; AC/DC had a street named for them; Radiohead released a listener-pay-what-you-will album, and Prince released Diamonds and Pearls, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from international bands or artists would you like to hear?

Ronson's memoir, Night People, is a love letter to late-night 1990s New York City. Ronson would go on to produce music for Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and other pop superstars.

Two roadies had a dust-up at a Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blue Oyster Cult gig; Exile topped the singles chart; Kate Pierson protested fur fashion; Mariah Carey made chart history; Justin Timberlake dominated iTunes; Neil Young gave an unforgettable performance on 'Saturday Night Live'; Isaac Hayes releases 'Theme From Shaft' and Donovan appeared on U.S. television for the first time, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about winning or coming out on top would you like to hear?

Four singers, four boleros. Angélica Garcia, Mireya Ramos, Trish Toledo and iLe each offer something distinct in these songs written and performed by Adrian Quesada.

The English rockers performed in support of their fourth album, ‘The Clearing,’ on Saturday, Sept. 27, at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The show featured an opening set by Willy Mason.

Joan Osborne talked with The Morning Show’s Jill Riley about her upcoming October shows at The Dakota Jazz Club, and her most recent album Dylanology (Live), a collection of live, soulful renditions of Bob Dylan songs.