The Current Music Blog: April 20, 2007 Archive

The Stream 04/20/07

Posted at 8:59 AM on April 20, 2007 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)

If you have a burning question for The Shins, here's your opportunity to ask.

Win a trip to see The Walkmen, Little Ones, Annuals and Kaiser Chiefs in San Francisco.

Grizzly Bear to host MTV2's Subterranean this Sunday night at 1am.

Mouse On Mars and The Fall's Mark E. Smith collaborated on the Von Südenfed project coming out on Domino. see their new video here. More info on their Myspace page.

!!! have announced more tour dates including a stop in Minneapolis at the Fineline on May 9th.

The latest on Tapes n Tapes.

Today In Music History:
1945 - Jimmy Winston (Small Faces) was born.
1948 - Craig Frost (Grand Funk Railroad) was born.
1951 - Luther Vandross was born.
1959 - Dolly Parton released her first single 'Puppy Love'.
1971 - Mikey Welsh (Weezer) was born.
1991 - Steve Marriott (Small Faces, Humble Pie) died.
1992 - 'A Concert For Life' a tribute to Freddie Mercury and for aids awareness at Wembley Stadium.
2006 - after a court hearing just hours earlier, Pete Doherty was arrested on suspicion of drug possession.

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Live On Air Blogging 04/20/07

Posted at 9:01 AM on April 20, 2007 by Barb Abney (3 Comments)

Noon-ish: Tunes On The Telly Tonight/This Weekend
Morrissey on Jimmy Kimmel
Regina Spektor on Letterman
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals on Henry Rollins
Bjork on SNL

11:55 a.m. Bonde Do Role
Their live performance at our SxSW broadcast.

11:45 a.m.CocoRosie
The Adventures Of Ghosthorse and Stillborn is in stores now. Learn more about them on their official site.

11:30 a.m. Dntel
The new album, Dumb Luck will be released next Tuesday. But you can get in on a remix contest now.

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 A.m. Astrid Swann In-Studio Performance
The Finnish artist will be in town all weekend, playing Tonight, Tomorrow night and Sunday night at Rossi's. More dates in Madison, Wisconsin and in Helsinki on her Myspace page.

10:15 a.m. Sondre Lerche
Here's his appearance at our SxSW Showcase.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - JoAnna James
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring local music from JoAnna James, with the title track to her latest Back Of My Mind. Hear from her again this Sunday night on The Local Show with Chris Roberts. Her CD release show is next *Friday night at The Varsity Theater along with Chris Koza and Stook. Learn more about her on her official site or her Myspace page.
* The show is actually Thursday night, thanks to Jennifer for pointing it out.

10:00 a.m. Fujiya & Miyagi
Are are playing First Avenue with Peter, Bjorn & John and Au Revoir Simone on May 9th .

9:50 a.m. Cloud Cult
Their in-studio performance from last month.
Their tour diary.
Their Myspace page.

9:40 a.m. Tracey Thorn
Tracey Thorn (Everything But The Girl) solo info here.

9:30 a.m. Local Music - Ninotchka
Looks like there's no new news. If you're in a local band you should send The Local Show your music!!

9:20 a.m. Jarvis Cocker
Jarvis Cocker has a handful of US dates planned and is still searching for supporting bands. Make suggestions by sending him a message through his Myspace page. (make sure to include a link to the band's site)

9:10 a.m.Let's Go Sailing
They were SPIN's "Band Of The Day" yesterday. Check out their upcoming dates and hear other tunes on their Myspace page.

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"My 3 Songs" for Friday, April 20th

Posted at 2:21 PM on April 20, 2007 by Steve Seel

Micah P from River Falls, WI, put together a set today in honor of the local label Afternoon Records, who are having their 4-year anniversary party this weekend. "I thought, since you play 'My 3 Songs' at 12 noon, it would be appropriate, well earned, and much too long overdue to shout-out to Afternoon Records and all the music being released" through them. Micah's picks:

1) A Night in the Box, "Conductor Man"
2) One for the Team, "Tame the Beast"
3) Mouthful of Bees, "The Now"

Speaking of that last tune, Chris Riemenschneider wrote a nice piece in the Strib this morning that talked about hearing it right here on the station; his article showcases the band and also touches on how Afternoon Records' Ian Anderson has become "king of finding great bands too young to buy him off with a drink." Well put.

Sound the Alarm!

Posted at 3:40 PM on April 20, 2007 by Lindsay Kimball (1 Comments)

The boys in The Alarmists have recorded their first full-length and follow up to their debut Detail of Soldiers. Recorded in their own Instrument Control studios, The Ghost and the Hired Gun is set to be released on July 17th. More details coming soon I'm sure, but in the meantime, mark your calendars:

May 25 - @ Uptown Bar with The Debut, White Light Riot, and The Future
July 17 - CD Listening Party @ Kitty Cat Klub
July 20 - CD Release Party @ First Avenue Mainroom

Also, The Alarmists have announced their replacement for keyboardist, Joe Kueffler. Jorge Raasch will be playing with the guys beginning in May. Read more on their site.

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4/20 Guest DJ Set; Jason Heinrichs

Posted at 10:04 PM on April 20, 2007 by Mark Wheat (751 Comments)

Another local set!!
Jason is the musical master behind Roomsa featuring Lady Sarah on vocals. They have a new cd out called "Oceans" and will be playing at Foundation next Friday 4/27. Jason will also be joining David Drone & Brian Gerrard in the VIP Room at First Ave tomorrow Sat 4/21.

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