Music

The fun is endless this weekend around Central Minnesota. You can enjoy an outdoor concert at the annual Takin' It To The Streets party on 5th Avenue, hang out with country band Diamond Rio for the Sauk Rapids Fire Department dance, check out a rock band marching band Mucca Pazza at the College of St. Benedict, see some hot rods at the Bloodsuckers Bash, and catch Singin' in the Rain at the Paramount Theatre. Read more in The Weekender!

Last night when I was skimming around online, I came across this website called Playback.fm. This site has a lot of different quizzes on it, plus it allows you to enter in your day of birth to discover what was the #1 song on your birthday.

Walter Becker may have been Steely Dan's ace in the hole, but he somehow remained ever in the shadows.

There is no way you and your family will be bored this weekend with all of the fun things happening in Central Minnesota this weekend. You can see the classic musical Singin' in the Rain put on by GREAT Theatre, enjoy the piano stylings of the 5 Browns at the College of St. Benedict's, grab a beer at the Bad Habit Brewing Oktoberfest, check out the Little Falls Arts and Craft Fair, and watch three great bands perform at the Bernick's Arena Fall Outdoor Concert. Read more in The Weekender!

On October 29, 2015, the 50th anniversary of the installation of a Master FM Antenna on the top of the Empire State Building, the global landmark synchronized its world-famous tower lights to Steely Dan's 1978 smash "FM (No Static At All)". I thought it would it would be a great tribute to Steely Dan guitarist Walter Becker who we sadly lost this past weekend...

Rod Stewart has just signed with a new record label, and he's kicking off their new partnership be remaking one of the most divisive songs of his long career.

If you're worrying about the end of days — and no one blames you — check out our list for some musical accompaniment.

Looking for an eclipse party playlist? Here are 13 songs that are sure to get your guests dancing in the dark.

The story goes that Elvis Presley, after his startling comeback in 1968, let it all go to hell again just a few years later. Not true.

You should have no excuse of being bored this weekend if you live around Central Minnesota. There are many fun and exciting things to see and do this weekend such as the Clearwater Rodeo, take in the first-ever Common Roots Festival, catch an outdoor movie at Whitney Park, enjoy some live music in Avon and take a trip back in time with the annual Pantowners Classic Car Show. Read more in The Weekender!

Amateur bluegrass musicians had the opportunity to learn from professionals at the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival.

How big of a Pearl Jam fan are you? Probably NOT as big as this guy.