The Current Music Blog: May 14, 2007 Archive

The Stream 05/14/07

Posted at 8:51 AM on May 14, 2007 by Barb Abney

McCartney tunes will soon be available online.

Hives announce tour dates and talk about new album (including a tune that they recorded with the Raconteurs).

Bowie and Sting to open club.

Today In Music History:
1936 - Bobby Darin was born.
1952 - David Byrne was born.
1957 - Elvis Presley was rushed to a hospital after he swallowed a porcelain cap from one of his front teeth.
1962 - C.C. Deville (Poison) was born.
1962 - Ian Astbury (The Cult) was born.
1963 - Fabrice Morvan (Milli Vanilli) was born.
1966 - Mike Inez (Alice In Chains) was born.
1976 - Keith Relf (The Yardbirds) died after he electrocuted himself while playing his guitar.
1988 - Led Zeppelin featuiring Jason Bonham on drums, reunited for the Atlantic Records 40th anniversary party in New York.

Live On Air Blogging 05/14/07

Posted at 9:12 AM on May 14, 2007 by Barb Abney

11:50 a.m. Eleni Mandell
She's coming to town next month.

11:40a.m. Matthew Dear
If you missed it last week, there's still time to grab the tune "Deserter" from his album, Asa Breed for FREE.

11:10 a.m. The Cure
Keep up with the latest here.

10:45 a.m. Dresden Dolls
Dates are still being added to the True Colors tour roster.

10:40 a.m. Doric
You can grab the Don't Fall A Sleep compilation here.

10:30 a.m. Astrid Swan
Poverina will be in stores next week. You can pre-order it now. Last month she dropped by for an in-studio appearance. News and live dates on her official site.

10:05 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - Dntel
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Jimmy Tamborello's other project, Dntel with the tune "The Distance" from the album Dumb Luck which is in stores now. Hear a tune that didn't quite make the release and get more info on the official Dntel page.

9:50 a.m. Dinosaur Jr.
Are a part of Free Yr Radio.

9:35 a.m. The Mountain Goats
They'll be playing a benefit show in Chicago along with Superchunk next month.

9:30 a.m. Keren Ann
She was a recent topic of conversation on Musicheads.

9:15 a.m. Albert Hammond Jr.
Will be playing Station 4 next month.

9:10 a.m. Starlight Mints
While they were in the Twin Cities recently some of their gear was stolen. Keep your eyes open for it. And contact the band here if you do find it.

Gibson ES-135 in standard hardcase shell Serial # 92582329
Fender USA Jazz Bass in flight case
Fender USA Stratcaster in standard hardcase shell
Martin Electric Acoustic in standard hardcase shell
Midiman Keyboard
Yamaha/Akai Stage 88 Piano in flight case
Gemeinhardt Flute Serial # 125574

"My 3 Songs" for Monday

Posted at 1:41 PM on May 14, 2007 by Steve Seel (46 Comments)

Mike Kelly of Mpls liked how these tunes went together, "because they all have extended guitar jams that sound acid-trip induced."

1) Robert Pollard, "Conqueror of the Moon"
2) Built to Spill, "Goin' Against Your Mind"
3) Jimi Hendrix, "Bold As Love"

Far be it from me to speculate on where any musician's inspirations come from, chemical or otherwise (and legal or otherwise). I have a feeling, however, that Pollard's fuel is mostly of the brewed variety.

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