The Georgia singer-songwriter performed an intimate acoustic set on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing in and around the Twin Cities this weekend would you like to hear?

This week, we spotlight one of the most celebrated artists in recorded-music history, Kenny Rogers.

Madonna was born; The Monkees released their first single; Peter Gabriel split with Genesis; and Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin passed away, Today in Music History.

JT Bates is a Minneapolis-based drummer and producer who is incredibly active in the local music scene and beyond. The Current caught up with Bates to talk about his work in studio and recently on tour with Bonny Light Horseman.

Los Angeles rock band the Linda Lindas break into the Chart with their new song, “All in My Head.” Meanwhile, Lake Street Dive, Charli XCX, and Cloud Cult enter Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of votes as The Decemberists rise to No. 1 with “Oh No.”

The top concerts and music events for each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music-related biography or memoir would you like to suggest? Let us know, and we’ll play a song by that artist.

The Woodstock Music & Arts Festival took place; Paul Simon played for a huge crowd; Elvis Presley went to No. 1; and George Harrison wrote a book, Today in Music History.

Swensson is celebrating the release of her second book, Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris. Friday’s book launch and concert at the Cedar Cultural Center is officially sold out.