The Current Music Blog: May 30, 2007 Archive

The Stream 05/30/07

Posted at 8:54 AM on May 30, 2007 by Barb Abney

For sale - The piano John Lennon played on the night he died.

More Ryan Adams dates have been announced (including an appearance at The Cedar Cultural Center).

Preview a new New Pornographers tune.

Control to get American release.

Today In Music History:
1944 - Lenny Davidson (Dave Clark Five) was born.
1955 - Nicky 'Topper' Headon (The Clash) was born.
1960 - Stephen Duffy (Duran Duran) was born.
1964 - Tom Morello was born.
1974 - Cee-Lo Green was born.
1980 - Carl Radle (Derek and the Dominoes) died of kidney failure.
1987 - David Bowie kicked off his Glass Spider tour.
1992 - Paul Simon married Edie Brickell.
2005 - Coldplay's X&Y album was illegally leaked to the internet.

Live On Air Blogging 05/30/07

Posted at 9:00 AM on May 30, 2007 by Barb Abney (34 Comments)

11:55 a.m. Bob Mould
He dropped by for an in-studio in July, 2005.
He'll be back in the Twin Cities this weekend for the 3rd Annual Uptown Pride Block Party.

11:35 a.m. Keren Ann
Recently announced summer tour dates (including a stop at The Cedar Cultural Center).
She was recently featured on Musicheads. If you haven't heard it yet, or if you've missed some of the previous shows, a rainy evening is the perfect time to catch up.

11:15 a.m. Mystery Jets
Zootime is The Current's CD Of The Week. Get your copy when you support The Current online.

10:50 a.m. Blonde Redhead
Are currently on their European tour. They'll be back in the states in time for Lollapalooza. Full dates and more info here.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - The Boggs
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Boggs with the tune "Remember The Orphans" from their recently released third album, Forts. Learn more about the band here.

9:50 a.m. I'm From Barcelona
WIll be in the US for Lollapalooza this summer.

9:35 a.m. Southern Culture On The Skids
Tomorrow is your last chance to get in on their Countrypolitan video contest.
They'll be featured on tonight's episode of Musicheads.

9:20 a.m. Andrew Bird - Martin Dosh
Both have been in-studio guests.
Andrew Bird..
March, 2005; SxSW showcase March, 2007
Martin Dosh..
Last October

9:00 a.m. Local Music - Jeremy Messersmith
Catch him tomorrow at The Varsity Theater.
He'll be playing the 5th anniversary show for HowWasTheShow.com.
He's got upcoming dates in Boston, Washington DC and Pittsburgh. Check his dates and his blog here.

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New Musicheads available

Posted at 2:18 PM on May 30, 2007 by Michael Wells (34 Comments)

Be sure to check out this week's Musicheads. This week the discussion is around Feist's "The Reminder," Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's "Baby 81," and Southern Culture On the Skids' "Countrypolitan Favorites."

Due to a mistake between my chair and the keyboard, I've had to re-published the podcast. Make sure the title says "Musicheads for May 29, 2007 (corrected)." This will have the updated version and not a duplicate of last week's podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at the Musicheads page.

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"My 3 Songs" for Wednesday

Posted at 2:32 PM on May 30, 2007 by Steve Seel (35 Comments)

(Sorry kids, the daily M3S post was on hiatus yesterday. Anyway, back in business now). J.D. Rickard of Edina says, "These three songs are good for jumping on the bed and having a good pillow fitght!"

1) Regina Spektor, "Better"
2) Liz Phair, "Never Said"
3) Imogen Heap, "Goodnight and Go"

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