As the Minneapolis folk-punk pioneers close out a 43-year run with a Halloween farewell at Crooners, founding bassist Drew Miller looks back on the band’s storied career.

Ben E. King recorded his first solo tracks; Peter Paul & Mary held down two spots in the album charts; Bruce Springsteen appeared on the covers of two major news magazines; U2's 'Rattle & Hum' premiered in Dublin, and Lou Reed passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that describe a superstition would you like to hear?

From top to (cheeky) bottom, CMAT's Tiny Desk has it all: captivating stage presence, sharp songwriting, vocal range, a great band and comedic timing.

Brooklyn Marie has been performing on stages since she was 3 years old. Now, at 14, she’s competing on "The Voice" and charting her course as an up-and-coming singer.

Mahalia Jackson was born; Fats Domino wins a big award; A Berlin concert by Bill Haley and his Comets sparked a riot; The Rolling Stones cut their first demo; the Beatles were awarded MBEs; Ozzy broke his foot; Andy Taylor left Duran Duran; and bassist Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati in 1951, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands with a prominent bass player would you like to hear?

Richard Lloyd was born; Rolling Stones made their Ed Sullivan debut; Radiohead opened for Tears for Fears; Richard Lloyd was born; and three female solo acts rocked the top of the Billboards, Today in Music History.

Bobby Vee passed away; Michael Jackson hit the charts; James Brown recorded his legendary live album; and Smashing Pumpkins released 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness', Today in Music History.

A Sylvan Esso concert sounds like being showered with musical confetti! On Saturday, Oct. 24, you can hear Sylvan Esso live in concert from First Avenue on The Current.