The Current Music Blog: April 6, 2007 Archive

Today's Lawsuits

Posted at 6:43 AM on April 6, 2007 by Dale Connelly

Here are two cheerful music related court actions for your consideration.
Kevin Costner, a mere actor, could have been REALLY famous if not for the people holding him back.
And Keith Urban (the painter) is TOO famous, perhaps because he shares a name with Keith Urban (the musician).
Can't we all just get along?

The Stream 04/06/07

Posted at 8:30 AM on April 6, 2007 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)

Oasis, The Fratellis and The Killers will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper's album.

New Police material?

Some acts have been announced for the Minnesota State Fair. While this isn't on the State Fair's site, it would be cool to see Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars at the fair.

Jenny Lewis wins an award.

The Cinematic's version of Jeff Buckley's "Grace".

More on the David Bowie curated Highline Fest. (Thanks, Wheat)

Today In Music History:
1937 - Merle Haggard was born.
1965 - Frank Black (Pixies) was born.
1968 - Apple Corps Ltd. opened their offices in London.
1968 - Pink Floyd announced that Syd Barrett had left the group.
1971 - Carly Simon was introduced to James Taylor after a concert.
1979 - Rod Stewart married Alana Hamilton.
1998 - Wendy O Williams (The Plasmatics) died from self- inflicted gunshot wounds.

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Live On Air Blogging 04/06/07

Posted at 8:57 AM on April 6, 2007 by Barb Abney

Noon-ish Tunes On The Telly Tonight/Tomorrow Night:
Albert Hammond Jr. on Conan
Bloc Party on Carson Daly
Aqualung on Letterman
Elvis Costello on Austin City Limits

11:45 a.m. Rufus Wainwright
The new album, Release The Stars will be in stores on May 15th. Check his official site to hear the first single and for a handfull of upcoming dates.

11:20 a.m. Sia
She stopped by The Current for an in-studio appearance last April. Her new disk Lady Croissant, is in stores now.

11:15 a.m. Azure Ray
Orenda Fink's new project. The latest on Maria Taylor.

10:55 a.m. The Who
If you missed their recent dates in the states there's still time to catch them in Europe. Trivia about "Happy Jack". (warning: this site is VERY addictive).

10:45am - Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
Playing First Avenue on April 25th along with Love of Diagrams.
In June, 2005 they performed an in-studio for The Current.

10:36 a.m. Local Music - Dallas Orbiter
New music update on their official site. Preview some of their new stuff on their Myspace page.

10:35 a.m. RJD2
Will be playing First Avenue on the 21st along with Happy Chichester. He played our SxSW showcase last month.

*Breaking News about Wilco/Low*
More Cowbell has the scoop. Thanks for the info, Kyle.

10:15 a.m Norah Jones
Her show with M. Ward at The Orpheum next month has sold out.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info – Local Music - Roma Di Luna
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Roma Di Luna with the tune "These Tears Ain't Mine" from their debut album, Face Of My Friends. More info on their official site or Myspace page.

9:55 a.m. Arcade Fire
Will be playing the festival circuit this summer! Coachella. Highline. Sasquatch
Latitude. T in the Park. Oxegen. Carling Weekend - Reading. Carling Weekend - Leeds.

9:45 a.m. Charlotte Gainsbourg
See the video for 5:55. (click on videos)

9:25 a.m. Local Music - The Danforths
Learn all about 'em or tell the world about 'em on their Minnewiki entry.

9:10 a.m. Brendan Benson/The Raconteurs
Did an in-studio in August, 2005. In August, 2006 Brendan and the other Raconteurs recorded a live show at First Avenue.

9:06 a.m. Dean and Britta
They are playing a free show tonight in L.A. Sadly, the show is sold-out. They are about to wrap up their tour.

"My 3 Songs" for Friday, April 6th

Posted at 1:12 PM on April 6, 2007 by Steve Seel

Today's guest DJ is serving our country. "I would love to hear my favorite Minnesota Bands," says Tim Irwin. "I'm in the air force and stationed in Charleston, SC, so I really miss hearing local music! I listen to 89.3 everyday I can, here at work and at home. Thank you so much!"

1) A Whisper in the Noise, "The Carpenter's Coalmen"
2) Hallowween, Alaska, "Call It Clear"
3) Low, "When I Go Deaf"

Neko Case is the new David Bowie

Posted at 2:21 PM on April 6, 2007 by Christina Schmitt (11 Comments)

Let me explain that. The music of David Bowie has long been the common ground that I've relied on when I meet new people, move in with new roommates, etc. A lot of people like the guy and his music allows us all to have something to talk about, and listen to, with each other.

In the last year, I've found that Neko Case does the same thing for me. You?

What music do you rely on to break the ice with new people in your life?

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Guest DJ Set 4/6/07

Posted at 10:08 PM on April 6, 2007 by Mark Wheat (4 Comments)

Since the start of the year, once a month, we have been featuring sets put together by DJ ESP Woody McBride. The first he did for us, ambient music designed to chill out and relax to, is now available on a cd. Thanks to local cd manufacturers Copycats, we were able to take a thousand down to Austin Texas for SXSW. We handed them out to our guests who came to see the live performances, apparently Fujiya & Mijagi really liked it!!
It features 19 tracks all by local, independent artists, curated by Woody. More details at; thetimelessinstitute.com

This weeks set was much more upbeat, exploring some of the new tracks that will be featured on his next solo cd release coming in May. He has a busy spring planned playing some big festivals in Europe and on April 22nd, Earth Day in St.Croix Falls WI ; djesp.com

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