Zee Avi performs live in The Current studios Zee Avi's music career began after she posted a video of her first song on YouTube for a friend, who had missed her first performance in Kuala Lumpur. After recognizing her online popularity, Brushfire Records signed Zee in 2008.August 12, 2009
Pete Yorn performs in The Current studios Though first finding his footing in writing music for movies, Pete Yorn's folky songwriting has grown far from the silver screen.August 12, 2009
Barbara Dennerlein pulls out all stops for jazz The organ is not unknown in the jazz world, but few jazz organists use their feet to play the bass line. Barbara Dennerlein is one of a kind, in that she plays it all.August 12, 2009
The Pines hone a Midwestern sound The critically praised alt-folk duo The Pines have released a new CD called "Tremelo," and they mark the occasion tonight with an in-store performance at Electric Fetus in Minneapolis.August 11, 2009
New Classical Tracks: Galway's favorites A 70th-birthday anthology from beloved flutist James Galway ranges from Mozart and Vivaldi to the sounds of folk and pop music.August 11, 2009
Silversun Pickups perform live in The Current studios Silversun Pickups' first hit "Lazy Eye" didn't follow any of the conventions of songwriting - including a bridge or any sort of chorus - but they still create complete and compelling songs.August 10, 2009
Cage The Elephant performs live in The Current studios From Bowling Green, Kentucky and by way of the rough neighborhood of Leyton, England, Cage The Elephant have emerged onto the musical horizon with their grunge-tinged Southern punk.August 10, 2009
40th anniversary of Woodstock It was billed as three days of peace, love, and music, but it turned out to be much bigger than anyone expected. Forty years after the great gathering on Max Yasgur's farm, a nation reflects on the music and the meaning of Woodstock.Midmorning, August 7, 2009
Tori Amos performs live in The Current studios With the release of her tenth studio album, "Abnormally Attracted to Sin," Tori Amos continues to challenge ideas and stereotypes. In her latest record, she peers into concept of attraction.August 6, 2009
Vampire Hands performs in The Current Studios Vampire Hands might be the Twin Cities' best kept music secret. The four-piece started out in 2004 and have since gone on to release four recordings and complete four national tours.August 5, 2009
Minnesota Orchestra accepts wage freeze Minnesota Orchestra musicians have agreed to have their contract modified to include wage freezes to help the orchestra through the current economic crisis.August 5, 2009
New Classical Tracks: New generation violinist In fresh, alluring performances, a young violinist presents a familiar concerto and music of her own country, the Republic of Georgia.August 4, 2009
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