The Current
Today’s 9:30 Coffee Break was suggested by faithful listener Charlie Rohwer (PhD): “how about a coffee break that includes musicians who hold higher degrees?” He notes that this would be a fine way to mark the first day of classes…
At least 50% more. This morning we talked with Darcie Alexander, Chief Curator at the Walker Art Center, about the forthcoming exhibition 50/50: Audience and Experts Curate the Paper Collection. Wanna vote on which works of art should be included…
Birthdays: Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders is 59. Today in: 1936 – Buddy Holly was born in Lubbock, Texas. 1978 – Who drummer Keith Moon died in London of an overdose of a drug he was prescribed to combat alcoholism….
With Bill DeVille at the State Fair later today, I hosted United States of Americana this morning. Here’s the playlist: Iron and Wine, “House by the Sea” (from The Shepherd’s Dog) Los Lobos, “Burn It Down” (from Tin Can Trust)…
Pop/Rock
Minneapolis indie folk-rock duo Peter Wolf Crier came together out of the ashes of a handful of prior local bands. The band stopped by the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair to play a few songs.
After stopping by the Local Show earlier this August, Charlie Parr returns to the Twin Cities to perform live on The Current at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
Like many bands, Lookbook came together by accident, when Maggie Morrison agreed to provide some backing vocals for Grant Cutler, but before they knew it, they were making music as a duo.
With an ever fluctuating number of members Me and My Arrow, currently 9 members, layer the sounds of strings, guitars, keyboards and dream like vocals to create a new and distinct sound for themselves within the local scene.
Folk/Jazz World
Minneapolis indie folk-rock duo Peter Wolf Crier came together out of the ashes of a handful of prior local bands. The band stopped by the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair to play a few songs.
The Carolina Chocolate Drops stopped by The Current booth at the Minnesota State Fair for a live performance.
After stopping by the Local Show earlier this August, Charlie Parr returns to the Twin Cities to perform live on The Current at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
Sisters (and Alabama natives) Lydia and Laura Rogers grew up learning how to harmonize to the music of the Everly Brothers and Doc Watson, among others. After a Nashville audition, the music industry took notice, and the Secret Sisters were born.
Music
Tired of seeing entire classes of top-notch musicians leave Poland, or take non-musical jobs, Poland's Minister of Culture and National Heritage established Sinfonia Iuventus, a gathering of the best graduates of academies throughout Poland.
The Very Reverend Spenser Simrill is the Dean of St. Mark's Cathedral in Minneapolis. He is especially attracted to Vaughn Williams and Puccini. You can listen to his playlist online.
They're five brass players from Albuquerque, New Mexico who now make the Twin Cities their home – it's Copper Street Brass – a group whose smart programming and bright personalities has taken the brass quintet to a new level. Check out a few songs online, and meet them at the State Fair this Sunday.
The Blues have been a major force in American music for more than a century. But while some fans wonder about it's future, others say the spirit of the Blues will continue to work its way into other musical styles. Midmorning examines the Blues in all it's guises.
Classical Music
Tired of seeing entire classes of top-notch musicians leave Poland, or take non-musical jobs, Poland's Minister of Culture and National Heritage established Sinfonia Iuventus, a gathering of the best graduates of academies throughout Poland.
The Very Reverend Spenser Simrill is the Dean of St. Mark's Cathedral in Minneapolis. He is especially attracted to Vaughn Williams and Puccini. You can listen to his playlist online.
They're five brass players from Albuquerque, New Mexico who now make the Twin Cities their home – it's Copper Street Brass – a group whose smart programming and bright personalities has taken the brass quintet to a new level. Check out a few songs online, and meet them at the State Fair this Sunday.
According to violinist Gil Shaham, performing Mendelssohn's Octet with the skilled musicians of Sejong Soloists is "like playing basketball with seven Michael Jordans." Gil Shaham recently released a new recording with the New York-based Sejong Soloists, a conductor-less string orchestra.
