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For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about school being out, best wishes or about summer vacation would you like to hear?

Capitol Records was founded; the Monkees won an Emmy; the Stones earned royalties in Russia; Springsteen released 'Born in the U.S.A.'; and Elvis topped three charts simultaneously with 'Heartbreak Hotel', Today in Music History.

It was a beautiful day on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for Grand Old Day 2024. Performers at The Current’s Grand Stage were Yam Haus, Your Smith, and Charlie Parr. DJ and The Current host Shane Kramer was spinning tunes in between sets.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by members of the LGBTQIA+ community should we play?

Ian Hunter was born; Elvis Presley graduated from high school; Aretha Franklin got big respect on the singles chart; Fine Young Cannibals had the No. 1 album in the U.S.; and Curtis Mayfield was born, today in music history.

Back in February, Minneapolis band Kiss The Tiger performed for The Current's Winter Dig Out, featuring Brigitte Calls Me Baby and Friko.

While in town on tour with The Decemberists, frontman Colin Meloy dropped by The Current for a friendly chat with Bill DeVille.

Charlie Parr’s latest album, ‘Little Sun,’ released March 22. Just before embarking on tour, Parr visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.

Charlie Watts was born; Ray Charles had a No. 1 hit with a country ballad; the Stones made their U.S. television debut; Macca held two No. 1 chart positions; Prince played his first U.K. gig; Donna Summer started a three-week run at No. 1 with "Hot Stuff," Today in Music History.