Video: Rock the Garden time lapse

The Walker Art Center just released their annual time lapse video from this year's Rock the Garden concert (featuring a soundtrack by Tapes N Tapes), in which they show the 48-hour-long setup, show and tear down in four minutes:



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Current's 6th Birthday Party video recap

Check out this video recap, "A Love Letter to Minnesota Music," put together by Ron Johnson for last Friday's 6th birthday bash for 89.3 The Current, with footage of Jeremy Messersmith, Brother Ali, and Free Energy, and commentary from the likes of Dessa, Brother Ali, Mayor R.T. Rybak and The Current's Mark Wheat.

A Love Letter to Minnesota Music from Ron Johnson on Vimeo.

Via Rhymesayers on Facebook

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Scott Seekins Speaks!

Dave Campbell is interviewing local artist/Minneapolis icon Scott Seekins live on 89.3 The Current's The Local Show RIGHT NOW. It's a rare chance to hear straight from the mouth of the quiet artist, hear his local music picks and how music has inspired his art.

Some fun facts: Scott says he was born Anton in Eau Claire, where he was abandoned and later adopted (which is when he was renamed Scott); he formulated his trademark black and white looks inspired by vintage clothing shops when he was attending MCAD.

Click HERE for the live feed online or tune in at 89.3 FM.

Via The Local Show on Facebook

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Minnesota Music Day on 89.3 The Current this Saturday!

On Saturday, May 15th tune your dials to 89.3 The Current for an all-day local music hootenanny! Word is excitedly spreading via bloggers and social media outlets that the beloved radio station will be dedicating Saturday to locally-rooted tunesmiths past and present -- and they'll even be taking requests!

Along with all-day local programming, a number of weekly specialty shows will be pinpointing certain areas of interest:

"Teenage Kicks"-- 8-10 a.m. Saturday
Former Suicide Commandos front man Chris Osgood will join host Jacquie Fuller and share his take on the scene.

"Radio Free Current" with host David Campbell--7-11 p.m. Saturday
Will ask the audience for their picks of best local gems.

"Redefinition Radio" with host Kevin Beacham--11 p.m.-midnight Saturday
Will be dedicated to the local hip hop scene.

And be sure to check out MPR's Minnewiki filled with endless info on local bands -- it's really quite epic!

Via Christian Erickson, Gimme Noise, and MPR


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Stream Jeremy Messersmith's new album on MPR for free!

We love us some Messersmith! The singer/songwriter announced via Facebook this morning that you can get a sneak-listen to his brand new, yet-to-be-officially-released album The Reluctant Graveyard over at The Current's website. Click HERE to stream the entire album! We are loving it already.


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