The Current's 20th Anniversary Celebration Oct 4, 2024The Current is turning 20 years old! To celebrate, we are excited to present TWO special nights of incredible music at First Avenue.
ReviewsIn 'A Complete Unknown,' Bob Dylan emerges as a folk hero in more ways than oneLuke Taylor • Dec 10, 2024Whereas many consider Bob Dylan a folk hero — that is, a hero of folk music — A Complete Unknown director James Mangold presents Dylan as a folk hero in the archetypal sense.
Vote Now: The Current's Top 89 songs of 2024 Dec 3, 2024Vote on the Top 89 of 2024 by Thursday, Dec. 19 to be entered for a chance to win tickets to see Oasis at Soldier Field in Chicago on Aug. 28.
Get 20% off The Current merch for Black Friday Nov 27, 2024Starting Friday, Nov. 29 through Saturday, Dec. 7, get 20% off all merch from The Current for our 20th Anniversary Sale! Sweatshirts, hats, tote bags, accessories, and more.
FeaturedIt's The Current's Time Machine Weekend Nov 27, 2024This holiday weekend, take a sonic journey across music history. Starting Wednesday morning at 10 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.
Rocktober 2024 - October Concert Giveaways Sep 25, 2024Enter for a chance to win tickets to amazing Twin Cities concerts, including Maggie Rogers, PJ Harvey, Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka, Fontaines DC with Been Stellar, André 3000, and many more.
75 Essential Bruce Springsteen Songs Sep 19, 2024On Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen — “the Boss” of the E Street Band — turns 75 years old. The Current is celebrating with The 75 Essential Bruce Springsteen Songs countdown on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Central.
The Current's Happy Hours: Surly Brewing Co. with Matthew Caws (of Nada Surf) Sep 19, 2024The Current’s Happy Hours at Surly Brewing Co. featuring a DJ set by The Current’s host Jessica Paxton and a live music performance from Matthew Caws (of Nada Surf) on Thursday, September 19 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Vote now: 75 Essential Bruce Springsteen Songs Sep 10, 2024The Current is celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s 75th birthday (Sept. 23, 2024) later this month with a countdown of his essential songs and vinyl giveaway featuring six of his classic albums.
The Current presents An Evening with Wilco (Sunday, Dec. 15) Sep 10, 2024The Current presents An Evening with Wilco at the Palace Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.