Friday marked the first concert in the Minnesota Music Month series, with sets of music by Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen and the Birdwatcher, Joe Rainey, and Kelley Smith.

The soulful country star played a crowd-pleasing two-hour set following opening acts Marcus King and Lainey Wilson at Saturday’s U.S. Bank Stadium show in Minneapolis.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the sun, the moon, or an eclipse?

The British singer, songwriter, producer, and musician put on a mesmerizing show in Minneapolis on Saturday. Treanne and Ruthven opened up.

Jacques Brel was born; David Bowie played three sold-out shows in Japan; New Order's Peter Hook took a lump; Swedish duo Roxette had a U.S. No. 1 single thanks to a Minneapolis exchange student; and The Supremes recorded their first No. 1 hit, Today in Music History.

The Album of the Week is Ohio players from Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys.

Plus, John Prine died; CBS Radio launched the first national show about rock 'n' roll; the proto-Stones met at a blues club; Feist cleaned up at the Juno Awards; and Prince released his debut album "For You", Today in Music History.

Elvis signed a contract with a film studio; the Beatles got started on 'Revolver'; Simon and Garfunkel had a No. 1 album; ABBA became European stars overnight; and Tammy Wynette passed away, Today in Music History.

José James stopped at The Current for a live interview with host Zach McCormick on the date of the release of James’ new album, “1978,” available on Rainbow Blonde Records.

Performing at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Duluth-based folk musician Nolen Sellwood performed six of his original songs. Watch the complete performance.