News and InterviewsWhere and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2024Anna Devine • May 15, 2024The iconic and cherished Art-A-Whirl weekend is back Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19, for its 29th year. Here are some live music highlights to check out all weekend long.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: National Bike to Work WeekJill Riley • May 15, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about bicycles or bicycling do you want to hear?
Today In Music HistoryMay 15 in Music History: 15th anniversary of Green Day's '21st Century Breakdown' May 15, 2024"Subterranean Homesick Blues" peaked at No. 39; Run-DMC released 'Raising Hell'; June Carter Cash passed away; Bob Dylan got his first top-40 hit; Paul met Linda; Crosby Stills Nash and Young had a chart-topping album; Blur's 'Parklife' began its lasting splash on the chart; and Brian Eno was born, Today in Music History.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day twoLaura Buhman • May 14, 2024Many top acts from the local music scene converged in Winona, Minnesota, for Mid West Music Fest 2024. The weekend of live entertainment took place May 10-11 at venues across the city. Day two featured performances by Raffaella, Heiruspecs, Landon Conrath, Student 1, Mark Mallman, and many more.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day oneLaura Buhman • May 14, 2024Many top acts from the Minnesota music scene converged in Winona for a weekend of live entertainment on May 10-11. Day one featured performances by Night Moves, Monica LaPlante, Black Eyed Snakes (feat. Alan Sparhawk), and more.
First Avenue and The Current present Cloud Cult May 14, 2024Cloud Cult at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, September 28
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Americana Honors & Awards nomineesJill Riley • May 14, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards nominees would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryMay 14 in Music History: Happy birthday, Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys May 14, 2024Dan Auerbach was born; Bo Diddley released his debut single; John Lennon and Paul McCartney appeared on NBC's 'The Tonight Show'; Brian Eno first heard Talking Heads; and B.B. King passed away, Today in Music History.
WatchSierra Ferrell performs songs from 'Trail of Flowers' in The Current studioJessica Paxton • May 13, 2024During a tour stop in the Twin Cities to play a show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Sierra Ferrell and her band visited The Current for a studio session hosted by Jessica Paxton. Watch and listen to the full session.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: remembering Steve AlbiniJill Riley • May 13, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs produced by Steve Albini would you like to hear?