'The Nat King Cole Show' was the first on U.S. TV hosted by an African American; Elvis played at the old Met Center in Bloomington, Minn.; the Beach Boys had a film-fueled hit with 'Kokomo'; Garbage kicked off a world tour at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis; and Ryan Adams was born 41 years ago Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists that are in more than one band would you like to hear?

For patching, out on Friday, Nov. 14, runo plum teamed up with Minnesota-raised, Vermont-based indie musician Lutalo. The Local Show caught up with our November Artist of the Month prior to her European tour to learn more.

New songs from Under Violet, Exxe, Of the Orchard, and Now, Now.

On the first of two nights in Minneapolis, the visionary performer brought the Who Is the Sky? tour to life on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

Jackie Wilson made his singles chart debut; the Beatles played for the Queen; Johnny Nash saw his way clearly to the top of the singles chart; Roxette had another hit in America; and Prince debuted his backing band, The Revolution, Today in Music History.

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

Courtney Barnett was born; Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to the night or it being dark outside would you like to hear?

k.d. lang was born; Fats Domino and his bandmates were injured when their concert turned riot; Peter Paul and Mary topped the album charts; Stevie Wonder chalked up his ninth No. 1 single; Taylor Hawkins appeared on a Foo Fighters album for the first time; Creedence Clearwater Revival released their third studio album; and Adele went No. 1 with 'Hello', Today in Music History.