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The Josh Ritter song which became a novel

The Josh Ritter song which became a novel

Critics describe Josh Ritter as an heir to the musical story-telling tradition of such greats as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Now he's about to publish his debut novel which he says grew out of a song he couldn't fit on his most recent album.
by Euan Kerr

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E Street Band sax player Clarence Clemons dies

E Street Band sax player Clarence Clemons dies

Clarence Clemons, the larger-than-life saxophone player for the E Street Band who was one of the key influences in Bruce Springsteen's life and music through four decades, has died of complications from a stroke he suffered about a week ago. He was 69.

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Neko Case Rock the Garden Slideshow

Neko Case is perhaps the best-known and most adored member of the Canadian indie supergroup the New Pornographers. When that band played Rock the Garden in 2008, Neko couldn't make it, so her appearance at this year's show marks a homecoming of sorts.

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Bob Mould looks back on Hüsker Dü with 'rage and melody'

Bob Mould looks back on Hüsker Dü with 'rage and melody'

Bob Mould, co-founder of the seminal Minneapolis punk band Husker Du, as well as the hit-making alt rock group Sugar, has written an autobiography. It's called "See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody," and it chronicles a turbulent time in Mould's life.
by Chris Roberts

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Boy from the north country: Bob Dylan in Minnesota

Boy from the north country: Bob Dylan in Minnesota

A new documentary from Minnesota Public Radio News explores Bob Dylan's Minnesota roots and how they influenced the evolution of his music.
by Jim Bickal

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Chan Poling performs in the Maud Moon Weyerhauser studio

Chan Poling performs in the Maud Moon Weyerhauser studio

Minneapolis native Chan Poling has been in the business of entertaining since 1977. Jeremy Messersmith, the Laurels Quartet and Brian Roessler join Chan to perform some of his favorite film themes. Film-music expert Andy Trudeau will also join us to discuss some familiar cinematic scores.

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Songs about me: narcissism in popular music

Songs about me: narcissism in popular music

A recent analysis of the last three decades of hit song lyrics shows a trend in recent years toward narcissism and hostility in popular music. Is today's popular music indicative of increasing self-absorption, or is defining a generation by the Billboard charts a bit of a stretch?

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Musician authors on Midmorning

Musician authors on Midmorning

Excerpts from Kerri Miller's conversations with three well-known musicians who have also written books.

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St. Olaf jazz band recognized by Downbeat magazine

Downbeat magazine is honoring a jazz band from St. Olaf College in Northfield as the nation's top undergraduate large ensemble. "Jazz One" is the only Minnesota band to make this year's Downbeat honors.
by Euan Kerr

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