The 2026 season of The Current Happy Hours kicked off in fine fashion Thursday night when Thomas Sticha performed a live set at Little Thistle Brewing in Rochester, Minnesota. The Current’s Bill DeVille DJ'ed a set of music and emceed the event. The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.
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Despite high winds in Rochester Thursday evening, the music, the environment and the vibe were top notch, drawing people of all ages.
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Austin, Texas' "fiercely independent" Americana group The Band of Heathens recently visited The Current to play songs from their latest album, "Country Sides." Here they are performing the single, "Take the Cake," which hit No. 1 in the Americana charts earlier this year.
Watch the full session at thecurrent.org and on our YouTube channel (links in bio).
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We had such a lovely time at @thecurrent ’s Happy Hour Series last night, hosted by @littlethistlebeer ☀️ Thanks for hanging with us..
Rochester folks: stay tuned! Our next show near you will be announced very soon..
Photos by the amazing @roseiskipperphotography !
Thank you to everyone who came out to Little Thistle Brewing last night for The Current’s Happy Hour! Make sure to mark your calendars for our Happy Hour NEXT WEEK at Insight Brewing on Thursday, May 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. where you’ll hear live music from KELS and a DJ set from The Current’s host Mac Wilson. The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone!
Learn more at the link in bio.
The Current’s Happy Hours are presented by @renewalbyandersen , and @minnesota_dps .
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Michelle Joy and Ryan Clapham of Los Angeles band Cannons recently stopped by The Current’s Morning Show, and talked about their love for their fanbase.
Read and listen to the full interview at thecurrent.org
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What’s the last full album you bought?
Share your answer and the reasons why you chose it in the comments below.
Listen to The Current on Fridays to hear some of the responses we receive.
During a studio session at The Current for Radio Heartland, the members of Minnesota band Pert Near Sandstone shared details about the origins of their band name. Banjo player Kevin Kniebel, fiddle player Ryan Young and guitar player J Lenz pull back the curtain on the name's origin. They also reveal a bit of ambivalence about their shared nomenclature. "We would have probably thought longer about the band name had we known we were going to be here 20 years later,” Lenz jokes.
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Minnesota’s Thomas Stitcha gathered an all-star cast of local musicians to record his compelling country single “Mississippi Down,” inspired by the mythos of the famous U.S. waterway. Catch him at upcoming Current-backed events, including tonight at @littlethistlebeer in Rochester, June 5 at @turfclubmn , and June 7 at St. Paul’s @grandoldday .
Hear a variety of Minnesota sounds Sunday nights on The Local Show from 7 to 9pm or anytime at thecurrent.org/program.
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Thanks to Alex Lambert for stopping by The Current to talk to host Zach McCormick ahead of his show with @tywmyers tonight (5/14) at The Armory in Minneapolis!
Head to thecurrent.org/giglist for daily info on upcoming concerts in the Twin Cities 🎸
Thank you to Ava Doran and Atika Goble from @wontbeboringmagazine for stopping by The Current’s Morning Show. Won’t Be Boring is a print-only magazine that exists at the intersection of music, art, culture, and everything in between.
Find more information at wontbeboringmagazine.com
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In a region shaped by cabin weekends, Lakeshore Vinyl fits naturally. It’s a regular stop when you’re back in town and best described by the people who keep coming back. Mark, a regular from Redwood Falls, doesn’t hesitate. “You can’t find a better spot to pick stuff up at reasonable prices,” he says, already halfway through scanning the bins. “The variety, the quality, they have it all.”
New releases sit alongside older pressings and reissues for an inventory that rewards casual browsers and serious collectors. Buying, selling, and trading all happens across the same counter. Regular employee Rome Karsnia is behind the counter. “If you want to trade, just tell him. He’ll do that, too,” says Mark.
Regulars return with lists, stories, and updates on what they’ve found since last time. There may not be formal events or big announcements, but there is continuity. Over time, the collection grows alongside the people who pass through.
Address: 122 E Lincoln Ave. Basement, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Hours: Friday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Monday-Thursday
Facebook: Lakeshore Vinyl
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Michelle Joy and Ryan Clapham of Los Angeles band Cannons recently stopped by The Current’s Morning Show, and shared an update about bandmate Paul Davis.
Read and listen to the full interview at thecurrent.org
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