Bob Dylay makes his big return to the Twin Cities on Weds. Nov. 7, and we're celebrating by giving away a stellar prize package.
Read MoreEarlier this year, when Zoo Animal performed their score for the 1928 silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc at two back-to-back screenings in Duluth, bandleader Holly Newsom wasn’t sure quite what kind of reaction to expect.... full post
It's not unusual for hip-hop and indie artists to share stages in the Twin Cities and even appear on the same compilations, but this week DJ Dimitry Killstorm and DJ Name are taking that cross-pollination a step further: They've smashed together eight hip-hop bangers with eight newer Minnesota indie jams for a free mixtape called Make a Scene.... full post
“We’re really happy you did whatever mysterious thing you had to do to be here this evening,” said singer Torquil Campbell, addressing the crowd for the first of many times at last night’s Stars show. ...
The event was unconventional in a few respects--the venue was smaller than the spaces the band typically plays, the set time was early, and the free event was open to ticket-winners only--but Stars were clearly excited to play in the cozy Triple Rock Social Club, and they performed with the energy of a show five times that size.... full post
Brooklyn-based indie dance duo Matt & Kim have been kicking up a thrilling DIY synth-pop racket for seven years now. They recorded a few tracks live exclusively for The Current, including a free download of "Now"!
Read MoreNeil Young dislikes mp3s and took pains to make this record as analog as possible, believing this to be the only way that fans can hear his soul, the time he puts into making his music and the wisdom of a life lived playing and performing.
Read MoreDavid Byrne is back in town, but this time he'll be sitting back and letting us make the music. Alongside Peter Remes, founder of First & First Creative Real Estate, Byrne is bringing Play The Building to Minnesota.
Read MoreOn Thursday, Sept. 6, The Current's Mark Wheat became a naturalized U.S. citizen. He recently sat down to share his thoughts about his decision and about his experience of becoming an American.
Read MoreWell, it's over. After what seems like a year of non-stop political ads inundating our life through TV, radio, Facebook and general...
Minnesota Monthly's food editor Rachel Hutton joins the Current's Morning Show to talk about the latest trends in the Minnesota...
Birthdays: Joni Mitchell (born Roberta Anderson) is 69 today. Today In: 1968 - After Jim Morrison exhorted the audience to stand up at a...
The Current's Morning Show sat down with MPR News Political Editor Mike Mulcahy to find out what we should be paying attention to...
Well, it's finally here: election day. There are plenty of sites to help you check out who you should vote for or where you go to...
Every Tuesday at 8:30am Wits host John Moe stops into the Morning Show to share the latest news in Technology. Today John Moe chatted...
This week, vote for two tickets to the JD McPherson show on November 29, 2012 at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN.
Vote Now!Here's a list of all your opportunities to win CDs, tickets, or other fun stuff we're lucky enough to share with our listeners on-air and online.
Bob Dylan Memorabilia GiveawayBob Dylay makes his big return to the Twin Cities on Weds. Nov. 7, and we're celebrating by giving away a stellar prize package.
TheCurrent.org/winThe Fall 2012 lineup of Wits -- MPR's smartly funny live variety show -- is available now! Parts of these shows on The Current, but the only way to get the full Wits experience is by attending the show.
Caravan du Nord 2012The Minnesota Music Coalition and 89.3 The Current present Caravan du Nord, bringing your favorite bands to smaller cities and towns throughout Minnesota.
11/07 | Bob Dylan |
11/09 | Pert Near Sandstone |
11/09 | The Walker After Hours: Alter Ego |
11/15 | Citizen Cope |
12/22 | Concrete Blonde |