Leading up to frontman Jake Luppen’s surgery, the Minnesota band previewed unreleased music in St. Paul for an intimate crowd.

Tom Petty was born; Elvis had a hit with a rework of an 1860s folk tune; 'Monster Mash' became a Halloween hit; the Police played their first live gig in America; and the Stones had their first No. 1 hit in the States with 'Angie', Today in Music History.

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

Prince released 'Prince'; Bowie released 'Pin-Ups'; A-ha became the first Norwegian act to have a No. 1 U.S. single; Noel Gallagher played his first live gig with Oasis; Nirvana hit No. 1 with a live compilation album; Johnny Marr had an academic turn; and Peter Tosh was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands whose members are all women would you like to hear?

Chuck Berry was born; John Lennon appeared in a film without the other Beatles; Carl Perkins went on tour; and Adele appeared on SNL, Today in Music History.

Gord Downie passed away; Eminem was born; The Kinks were finally welcomed to the US; Sid and Nancy was released; and The Beatles appeared on British TV for the first time, Today in Music History.

Eyedea passed away; The legendary CBGB closed its doors; Little Richard made his first recordings for RCA; Sam Cooke's greatest hit was released; Grace Slick joined the Jefferson Airplane; CCR called it quits; and Bob Mould was born in Malone, N.Y., Today in Music History.

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

The Twin Cities band’s leader posted an update on the band’s Substack with details of his medical treatment, and the band’s upcoming show on Oct. 19.