89 DaysSpring 2023 concert calendar: Minnesota live music guideNatalia Mendez • Mar 2, 2023More than 100 great shows to check out this spring at concert venues around the Twin Cities and beyond.
In MemoriamWayne Shorter, sage of the saxophone, dies at 89Felix Contreras • Mar 2, 2023The composer and saxophonist, who won a dozen Grammy Awards and recorded with everyone from Miles Davis to Joni Mitchell, died on Thursday, March 2 in Los Angeles.
News and InterviewsCelebrating Doc Watson at 100 with music and moreLuke Taylor • Mar 2, 2023March 3, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of revered Americana (and beyond) artist Doc Watson. Radio Heartland spoke with a musician and a music scholar who are collaborating on a series of shows honoring Watson’s music and memory.
PhotosSee photos from Saturday's Winter Dig Out event Steven Cohen • Feb 27, 2023Music fans gathered at the Hook and Ladder Theater and Lounge in Minneapolis to enjoy performances by Joe P, DISQ and Durry.
News and InterviewsIris DeMent has been "Workin' on a World"Clay Masters and Cheryl Corley • Feb 24, 2023Over the last three decades, singer-songwriter Iris DeMent has gained a cult following of folk, gospel and country music fans.
News and InterviewsSenators call on Justice Dept to look at TicketmasterRachel Treisman • Feb 23, 2023The leaders of the Senate subcommittee that held a hearing into Ticketmaster last month shared evidence with the Justice Department and asked it to "continue examining" the company's conduct.
News and InterviewsMinnesota music gets its Big Turn in Red WingDiane • Feb 22, 2023The Local Show host Diane catches up with festival organizer Sam Brown, and finds great music all over town.
News and InterviewsPolara's Interscope recordings are finally on streaming platformsErik Thompson • Feb 15, 2023Here’s what to expect when listening to the Minneapolis alt-rockers’ Pantomime EP, C’est La Vie and Formless/Functional — now available for streaming for the first time.
News and InterviewsIf music is emotional, then Theo Langason probably loves itMarla Khan-Schwartz • Feb 15, 2023The Minneapolis-based multidisciplinary artist will perform with five other local creatives as part of the upcoming Cedar Commissions showcase on Feb. 17-18.
News and InterviewsThe Current's On-Air Fest 2023: Listen to live performances all day long Feb 15, 2023Tune in or stream The Current on Monday, Feb. 20, for On-Air Fest to hear some of the best Twin Cities live performances we’ve captured over the years.