The 2026 Minnesota State Fair will run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7.

The Texas psychedelic rock group put on a funk-filled performance for their devoted fanbase at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Nov. 14.

The provocative Ohio post-punk group wrapped up their 50 Years of De-Evolution…Continued! tour in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 15.

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

The Four Seasons had a hit with 'Big Girls Don't Cry'; The Who launched a second tour of North America; The Commodores went to No. 1 with 'Still'; singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley was born in Anaheim, Calif.; and Patti Smith won a National Book Award, Today in Music History.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience had a No. 1 album; Rush received their first Gold records; Bono was injured in a bicycle crash; John Lennon enjoyed a No. 1 hit on a track that featured Elton John as a session musician; and 'Electric Ladyland' went to No. 1, Today in Music History.

Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades.

Petula Clark was born; Janis Joplin was arrested; Elvis made a movie; and Blondie had a hit, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk tracks would you like to hear?

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we highlight Johnny Rivers, a hardworking musician whose life and career took him across the United States in pursuit of his dreams.