When we started this feature we knew we'd include the big names in
global DJing and a few unmixed sets from artists that we play, and
we have already included a few local DJ's...and we want more!
But this is the first time that we have included a mix by a 'bedroom' DJ who confesses to only being able to get a gig if there's no one else who can do it, but then he does live in L.A....EVERYONE'S a DJ!!
Rob has worked for us here in the TC's and now labors for our sister station KPCC.
When making the decision it basically all depends on whether it is a good mix of grooves, I think he did an awesome job, only four tracks but they are seamlessly woven into a tight and funky melange...
Setlist;

Pet Shop Boys - "So Hard" (David Morales Mix)
Mr Timothy featuring Inaya Day - "I Am Tha One" (E Funk Mix)
Mutiny featuring Lorraine Cato - "Holding On" (Eric Prydz Mix)
Ceevox - "Believe In We" (Tracy Young Club Mix)

Speaking of big names, dance fans might also be interested in this late addition to next weeks concert schedule;

Wednesday, October 5th, 2005

Sound In Motion presents:

ARMIN VAN BUUREN - Quest 9pm His brand new cd “Shivers” is available worldwide from the DJ ranked #3 in the world right now.

Maybe you've heard that Frodo (Elijah Wood) is gearing up to play Iggy Pop in a new film that'll cover his early days with the Stooges..
What's next, Orlando Bloom in the "Bob Stinson Story"?

Was it worth it? Yessir. As Juniper, one of our Forum posters would say, it was a "tenola."

It's no surprise that Chris Martin of Coldplay said a few weeks ago that his band considered "giving it up" after seeing this one perform.

My only complaint was that I couldn't understand a dang thing that vocalist Win Butler said between songs. However, I started to wonder after a few unintelligeble mutterings -- is this this place so packed that the audience is essentially absorbing half the sound in here? Is that possible?

Personally, it's my favorite time of year ... and boy, I'm ready for it this year. Not that I'm really looking forward to winter itself ... but summer just seemed so blasted long this year.

Of course, today we learned the hazards of winter clothing, from the BBC.

Seel

Good morning/evening,

I thought I had rid my eyes of dark circles, but they should be back in no time! I'm making the adjustment back to nights! Last week I filled in during Seel's shift and had taken some vay-cay before that. Sleeping at night was a weird change.

I'm a bit sleepy right now so I can't think of anything fun and interesting to reflect on, so I should really save my brain power for the rest of the morning. It's supposed to be rainy this morning, according to the "weather man". Good for sleep. All though there is a science experiment I'm working on right now at home in my kitchen. What I call a science experiment is what normal folks who clean up after themselves call dirty dishes. Ewe.

-Jill

... to the reputation that precedes them. The band The National, that is, Saturday night at the 400. Anybody else go?

I'd read that vocalist Matt Berninger possessed one of the most tightly-wound, intense stage presences around at the moment, and I'd have to agree. You'd have thought the guy was either going to break down and cry, or pick up the mic stand and start clubbing unsuspecting audience members over the head, at any moment. Apparently he did manage to break his mic by the end of the show -- I'd swear it came about by simply him squeezing the dang thing too hard. Sheesh.

By the way, if anybody out there happens to be a personal acquaintance of the guy who was repeatedly screaming for "Free Bird" ... can the rest of us help you talk him into moving to some warmer climes? Like, you know, where they actually enjoy honoring that request? I'm sure he'd be right at home.

Good afternoon on yet another cloudy Minnesota day. The transition into Fall seemed to be instant. Bill DeVille is broadcasting live, again, from the Austin City Limits Music Festival down in Texas as I write this. He says the high temperature is supposed to be 103 degrees down there today. Pretty hot compared to our mild mid 60's here in the Twin Cities! I can hear a lot of great music in the background and Bill's keeping us up to date on what's happening at the festival.

The National is here for a live instudio performance, hosted by Danny. It's set to air at 4PM this afternoon.

I love Fall, but this weather is making me want to settle into my recliner with a blanket and veg out. I think I just made a date with the recliner for this evening!

I'm back on the overnights this week. Hope ya'll didn't miss me too much!

-Jill R.

Hello all,

Well, a very dreary day... but Bill Deville told us from his live broadcast from the Austin City Limits Festival that's it's about 98 degrees down there this afternoon. Don't mess with Texas.

Tomorrow we'll hear from Bill once again from noon to 3pm. Lots of good music at The Austin City Limits Festival this weekend. But-- it's Austin, Texas... so I would only expect a great festival experience.

Also tomorrow is a live in studio performance from the band The National. Danny is set to host and you can hear it right around 4pm.

I'm off to St. Cloud tonight for the Mark Mallman / Melismatics show. Later!

-Jill R.

Dave P & Justine D
Supplied to us by Cornerstone one of the promotion companies that we get tons of stuff from. It seems to have been 'commissioned' by Nike?!?! And has very little info other than the tracklisting.
Justine is part of the team that put on the TisWas parties in NYC.
I liked the way that they mixed it, kept it moving and incorporated some of the songs that we have been playing like...
Bloc Party's "This Modern Love" and The Chemical Brothers "Believe".
The lead off track "I ain't saying my goodbyes" won me over to a guy called Tom Vek.
Hope you enjoyed it...happy Friday!

Whew ... it's truly been a whirlwind week for in-studo guests. So whirlwind, in fact, that one of them had to blow out of here almost as soon as they arrived!

Earlier today, the band Idlewild arrived and informed us that they had such a tight schedule for the day that they could only stay for a few minutes. Hey, at least you came in, guys! Most artists would just cancel, but they actually made it work. So they set up, chatted with Jill Reilly for a few minutes, played one song, and that was it! (We managed to convince them to stay long enough to play one more song for our online-only audience). It'll probably go down as the speediest guest session we've ever had here, but like I said, at least they were comitted to keeping their promise to come by. (Idlewild, by the way, was just voted the third greatest Scottish band of all time, so it was an additional honor ...).

We had Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Mark Gardener on Monday, Michael Penn Wednesday, Inara George today ... as always, if you missed any of them, listen to the archived audio here.

Greetings from my first blog entry! I love this weather, I hate being overly warm. Idlewild is here in the studio today. As soon as they're set up we should be ready to roll at any time now. Hopefully I have everything together for some "intriguing" conversation.

I love Fridays.

-Jill

Thanks to the MMA for inviting me to host the Awards Show this year, it was a pinnacle for me and a lot of fun. The highlights were many and varied, all the performers were good but Spider John Koerner, who got the Perpetually Outstanding Performer award seemed to be the most popular! Conrad, the stage manager of First Ave, the legendary presence with the dreads by the side of the stage for the last 17 years, got the Connie Hechter Award for services to the music community and his speech brought me to tears.
When I came to the Twin Cities 14 years ago, I conciously thought to myself that if i could in some way become a part of this music community so that people whould know who i am when I went into First Ave, then my dream would come true and last night I shared a very special night with 700 members of that community.