The Current Music Blog: May 3, 2007 Archive

The Stream 05/03/07

Posted at 8:57 AM on May 3, 2007 by Barb Abney

More on the Jarvis Cocker curated Meltdown Festival.

Blur reuniting, for real?

Details on Furry Selection, as chosen by Guto Price (Super Furry Animals).

Everything you could ever need to know about Bjork's new release, Volta (and more).

Today In Music History:
1937 - Frankie Valli was born.
1944 - Pete Staples (The Troggs) was born.
1955 - Steve Jones (Sex Pistols guitarist) was born.
1965 - The Beatles spent the day filming for their film "Help!".
1965 - Simon Smith (The Wedding Present) was born.
1968 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded "Voodoo Chile".
1969 - Jay Darlington (Kula Shaker) was born.

Live On Air Blogging 05/03/07

Posted at 9:13 AM on May 3, 2007 by Barb Abney (16 Comments)

11:30 a.m. David Bowie
Highline Festival details.

11:15 a.m. Tim Finn
Learn more about his latest effort, Imaginary Kingdom and find out about his current/upcoming US tour dates on his official site.

10:55 a.m. The Rapture
They're coming to town next week.

10:50 a.m. Tracey Thorn
Keep up with what she's up to.

10:40 a.m. Low
Headlining 1st annual Northeast Block Party.

10:30 a.m. Local Music - Low Lustre
Former Twin-citians have an upcoming gig in the NYC area near where they live these days.

10:20 a.m. Albert Hammond Jr.
Is coming to the Twin Cities playing Station 4 next month. Read his tour journal and hear more of his solo work here.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - The Pierces
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Pierces with the tune "Sticks and Stones" from the duo's album Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge. More info on their official site.

9:50 a.m. Astrid Swan
Was in for an in-studio recently.

9:40 a.m. The Fratellis
Will still play their supporting dates with The Police, but have cancelled the rest of their US tour.

9:30 a.m. The BellRays question
Which version of "Tell The Lie" do you prefer, the album version or the one they recorded while in-studio with us?

9:20 a.m. Local Music - Terramara
Are playing a gig tonight ON Hennepin Avenue, in support of their latest, Four Blocks To Hennepin.

9:10 a.m. Phoenix
Just wrapped up their Australian tour and have a few scheduled French festival appearances on the horizon. They did an in-studio with us just over two years ago.

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My 3 Songs for Thursday May 3

Posted at 12:32 PM on May 3, 2007 by Bill DeVille

Today's set was put together by Stephen Drymond of St Paul

Johnny Cash: Rusty Cage
M Ward: Vincent O'Brien
Tom Waits: You Can Never Hold Back Spring

Nice work Stephen!

Favs from today's playlist

Posted at 3:35 PM on May 3, 2007 by Christina Schmitt (5 Comments)

Just a few minutes ago, Mary Lucia played Selby Tigers's "Cheerleading is Big Business" and then a few songs later played the Bee Gees's "Nights on Broadway." Awesome!

What are your favorite song pairings/sets you heard on The Current today?

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