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U2's The Edge, one of the most celebrated guitarists in the world, is celebrating his birthday this Friday, August 8, and ...
For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight an artist known as a godfather of Americana: Rodney Crowell. He’s an artist who has written many songs for other artists, and he also has enjoyed ...
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The fair kicks off on Friday at Harriet Island in St. Paul, and there will be six stages set up for Irish music and dance, demonstrations, activities for kids, and cultural programming. In honor of ...
At 8 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Hortmans’ children, Colin and Sophie, joined The Current’s Morning Show to ...
Coffee Break, what songs relating to bridges would you like to hear? Respond with your song ideas in the comments below. Have ...
Wednesday is Andy Warhol’s birthday! Warhol was a leader in the Pop Art movement, but in addition to being a visual artist ...
Atmosphere will headline The Current’s Music On-A-Stick event at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23.
In the last few weeks quite a few cool covers have come down the pike from artists like Kacey Musgraves and Chaparelle. It ...
This week on Teenage Kicks, we salute a hip-hop legend. Chuck D turned 65 on Friday, we'll check out a handful of classic ...
Non-traditional instruments have been used by musicians as long as there has been music, so today, let’s create a playlist ...
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