In a conversation with The Local Show host Diane, the July Artist of the Month shares the ways the Minnesota music scene gives him vitality as an established working artist.

Joan Jett gave Mike Tyson a good luck call; Frank Sinatra got hitched to Mia Farrow; James Brown was in trouble with the law; a Texas town declared it Roy Orbison Day; and Brian May was born, Today in Music History.

The Beatles recorded "Helter Skelter"; Sly and The Family Stone got into trouble with the law; John Lennon was ordered to leave the country; Nico passed away; and the first year of Lollapalooza took place, Today in Music History.

Face the Feeling is an apt title for Riccio’s second album. “I had learned that I had to become a more honest person with myself in adulthood,” she says.

Billie Holiday passed away; The Beatles released 'All You Need Is Love'; John Coltrane passed away; Simple Minds made their live debut; Virgin Records signed Keith Richards to a solo deal; Bono received the French government's highest cultural honor; and Ron Asheton was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists on the Minnesota Yacht Club lineup would you like to hear?

You could look at Foreign Tongues, the Rolling Stones' 25th album, as a tour of the group's musical variations. But it mixes reliable fun and remarkable energy with a generous attitude toward aging.

Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.

Kitty Wells passed away; Desmond Dekker was born; the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records; Sean Cassidy had his one and only No. 1 hit; and the White Stripes played their shortest concert ever, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be ways to keep cool would you like to hear?