Coffee Break: Find Your Inner Nerd - thecurrent.org
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Today is Find Your Inner Nerd Day.The holiday was founded by Your Nerdy Best Friend, a site owned by speaker, author, and self-proclaimed nerd Beth Z, to take a moment and recognize the things in your life that bring you joy.Find Your Inner Nerd Day is celebrated on August 23 to commemorate the day Chris Messina invented the hashtag …
The Chart Show: Mavis Staples among three artists with ... - The …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The Chart Show: Mavis Staples among three artists with new song debuts this week. In its ninth week in the chart, Billie Eilish’s “Lunch” returns to the No. 1 spot for the fourth time this summer, having previously topped the list on July 11, June 20 and June 13. The song is now in a strong position to make the Chart Show Hall of Fame ...
Bon Iver perform four songs for Harris-Walz rally in Eau Claire
WEBAugust 07, 2024. Wednesday afternoon in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a three-piece Bon Iver — Justin Vernon on guitar and vocals, Mike Lewis on bass and backing vocals, and Sean Carey on drums — performed a four-song set at the rally for Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ...
The Chart Show: Jack White goes to No. 1 with "That's How I'm …
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Jack White hits No. 1 with “That’s How I’m Feeling” as Mavis Staples moves up to No. 3 just one week shy of of reaching the Chart Show Hall of Fame with “Worthy.” Local artists Cloud Cult and Hippo Campus each halve their respective distances to the top of the table, while new entries this week include the latest songs from Bright Eyes, …
Remembering Happy Traum, a pillar of folk music performance …
WEBJul 30, 2024 · In addition to his work as a performer and recording artist, Happy Traum’s arguably greatest impact was as an innovative music educator. In 1965, Traum wrote a book, Fingerpicking Styles of Guitar, which became a best-selling instruction book.Wanting to take the lessons further, Traum hatched the idea of recording instructional tapes that …
Photos: Zach Bryan plays biggest Twin Cities show yet at U.S. Bank …
WEBAugust 26, 2024. Oklahoma-bred country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan brought The Quittin’ Time Tour to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 24. The show was in support of his fifth full-length album, The Great American Bar Scene. Turnpike Troubadors and SunDown47 opened up. Zach Bryan.
Coffee Break: Back To School - The Current
WEBSeptember 03, 2024. It’s that time of year again. Summer has rolled by and most kids in the Twin Cities and beyond are boarding school buses, checking schedules, and making the trek back to school for a brand-new year of friends and adventures. Let’s help them (and their grownups) start the new school year by kicking it off in style with music!
Coffee Break: Wishful Reunions
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Songs Played. The Smiths- Panic The White Stripes- Forever For Her (Is Over For Me) R.E.M.- Sitting Still Hall and Oates- Private Eyes Outkast- Elevators (Me and You) Simon and Garfunkel- Keep The Customer Satisfied The Jam- Town Called Malice. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that you wish would get back …
Valley play songs from 'Water The Flowers, Pray For A Garden' at …
WEBby Bill DeVille. September 28, 2024. Toronto band Valley visited The Current studio to play stripped-down versions of songs from their new album, Water The Flowers, Pray For A Garden, released August 30. Afterwards, band members Alex Dimauro, Karah James and Rob Laska stuck around for a conversation about the album with host Bill DeVille.
Classic Americana: John Lee Hooker - The Current
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Musicians in the United Kingdom — including members of the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds — revered John Lee Hooker and were greatly influenced by him. In 1966, Hooker recorded the song, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” which is the track we’ll feature as our Classic Americana pick. The 1970s saw John Lee Hooker …