Alan Sparhawk Band performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase featuring Kelley Smith, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, and Joe Rainey. This performance marked one of the highest-profile returns to a Minnesota stage since the passing of beloved Mimi Parker.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs considered nerdy or that bring you joy would you like to hear?

This week, we spotlight the prolific blues artist John Lee Hooker, who connected the music of the Mississippi Delta to northern cities, to California, and to the world.

Julian Casablancas and Keith Moon were born; Johnny Cash was topping the charts; David Bowie put out Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps); and Bowie released 'Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)', Today in Music History.

8G appears in its last Late Night episode on Thursday after a decade backing Seth Meyers. It joins the ranks of groundbreaking late night bands.

Five new songs debut on the Chart Show this week while Childish Gambino’s “Lithonia” moves from No. 20 to No. 3, and Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” returns to the top. 

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, that would go on an Ultimate Frisbee playlist would you like to hear?  

Vernon Reid, Tori Amos and Craig Finn were born; Elvis Presley started his first film; Led Zeppelin created water activated album cover art; and Ed King passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that you consider weird would you like to hear?  

Count Basie and Joe Strummer were born (48 years apart); Patsy Cline recorded 'Crazy'; the Stones had their first U.S. No. 1 album; Bono got married; synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog passed away; Kenny Rogers was born; and the Beatles performed their one and only show in Minnesota, 50 years ago Today in Music History.