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First look: Mystic Lake Amphitheater changes the Twin Cities concert landscape
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (945+ words) For its inaugural season, the shiny new Live Nation-owned venue has a slate of over 35 concerts spanning rock, country, hip-hop and pop. First look: Mystic Lake Amphitheater changes the Twin Cities concert landscape The Twin Cities have never been short…...
The story of "ONE Minnesota," a Bloomington music teacher's song of unity
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (946+ words) by Amy Carlson Gustafson They just couldn't help themselves. "ONE Minnesota," a love letter to Minnesota he wrote during the historic winter polar vortex of 2019, is pure ear candy. For three decades, "Mr. Z" has written melody-first, call-and-response pieces about…...
Justin Vernon reveals 2026 Eaux Claires Festival lineup at Wisconsin bar
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) The Eaux Claires Festival makes its return on July 24-25 at Carson Park, a baseball stadium in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Before the lineup was officially announced to the public, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon invited the local community to find out who's…...
Interview: Billy Bragg talks about "City of Heroes" and shares words of solidarity for the people of Minnesota
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (251+ words) by Zach Mc Cormick and Natalia Toledo Musician and activist Billy Bragg spoke with host Zach Mc Cormick about his song "City of Heroes," dedicated to the city of Minneapolis, and shared words of support to Minnesota as resistance continues…...
jeremy messersmith and other local musicians tackle Minnesota ICE operation in songs
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (314+ words) A number of Twin Cities musicians are using their creative platforms to speak out about the expanding presence of U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Local tensions have increased significantly since Wednesday, Jan. 7, when Minneapolis resident Renee Macklin Good was…...
'Tis the season: A guide to Twin Cities holiday shows
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1090+ words) The Current is welcoming in December with our jam-packed guide to live holiday shows coming up in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Check out shows from The New Standards, Cornbread Harris, The Jayhawks, Maria & the Coins, and more. Your music-filled winter…...
Jellybean Johnson, drummer for The Time and hitmaking producer, has died
7+ mon, 10+ hour ago (245+ words) Our first gig with The Time was in front of 26, 000 people, and it drove me " I lost it, because, first of all, I'd never been in front of that many people in my life, and I never heard people scream…...
Interview: Colin Bracewell competes on the new season of 'The Voice'
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (892+ words) Local indie-pop singer-songwriter Colin Bracewell is stepping into the national spotlight. On Monday, Oct. 6, he'll make his debut on NBC's national performance competition The Voice, which airs at 7 p. m. Central. Bracewell spent the first half of this past summer taping the…...
Interview: Chad Smith talks about the Chad Smith Foundation and his connection to Minnesota
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (481+ words) by Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo Jill Riley talked with Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, about the Chad Smith Foundation, the importance of music programs in schools, his connection to Minnesota, and more. Use the audio…...
Celebrated First Avenue stage manager Conrad Sverkerson has died
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (255+ words) Minneapolis music venue First Avenue owes its signature look to the names painted on silver stars all over the building. The stars detail a history of so many notable nights at the club. There's U2, Radiohead, and Prince, and then there's…...