January 20, 2026The night’s performers were Chutes, GR3G, LASALLE, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Mother Soki, Sallyforth, and Sophie Hiroko. Save This Story
Photos: Highlights from First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2025Laura Buhman • Jan 20, 2026The night’s performers were Chutes, GR3G, LASALLE, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Mother Soki, Sallyforth, and Sophie Hiroko.
Photos: Chris Thile steps out solo at Pantages TheatreTony Nelson • Jan 20, 2026The mandolin virtuoso of Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers fame put on a solo “An Evening With” show in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Coffee Break: Rising StarsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 20, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from new artists would you like to hear?
Jan. 20 in Music History: Bon Iver released the 'Blood Bank' EP Jan 20, 2026Paul Stanley was born, The Beatles' debut U.S. album, 'Meet The Beatles', was released, Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and The Supremes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Etta James died at age 73, Today in Music History.
Jan. 19 in Music History: Happy birthday, Dolly Parton Jan 19, 2026Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin were born, The Beatles began recording 'A Day In The Life', and 'The Wall' by Pink Floyd began a 15-week run on top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart, Today in Music History.
Jan. 18 in Music History: Stevie Wonder joins Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Jan 18, 2026Glenn Frey passed away, Stevie Wonder became the youngest inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Rolling Stones hung out with Phil Spector and The Beatles put out a hand.
Jan. 17 in Music History: Happy birthday, Zooey Deschanel Jan 17, 2026Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles was born, The Rolling Stones put out their first EP, and Jimi Hendrix couldn't pay his bill, Today in Music History.
jeremy messersmith and other local musicians tackle Minnesota ICE operation in songsReed Fischer • Jan 16, 2026A number of Twin Cities musicians are using their platforms to speak out about an expanding presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Jan. 16 in Music History: Air released 'Moon Safari' Jan 16, 2026Sade was born, Bob Bogle was born, Sid Vicious took a tumble, Paul McCartney went to jail, Radiohead underestimated their fan power, and Tina Turner set attendance records at a live show, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Protest SongsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 16, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that were created as protest would you like to hear?