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Live On Air Blogging 05/17/07

Posted at 9:16 AM on May 17, 2007 by Barb Abney (2 Comments)

12:45 p.m. Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
M.Ward on Conan
Rufus on Letterman
Tori Amos on Craig Ferguson

12:35 p.m. The Cinematic Orchestra
They just released their album, Ma Fleur . Learn more about them and order the album "bundle" from their official site.

12:25 p.m. LCD Soundsystem
I wonder if they'll be joined on stage by Daft Punk at next month's Wireless Festivals.

"My 3 Songs" for Thursday
Jackie from Minneapolis wanted to hear three sweet songs from women with beautiful voices.

Roma Di Luna, "These Tears Ain't Mine"
The Winter Blanket, "Sink Or Swim"
Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins, "Happy"

Make your "My 3 Songs" request here.

11:40 a.m. The Clientele
Their new album God Save The Clientele is in stores now. More info on their official site.

11:30 a.m. Amy Whinehouse
Rumors are flying that she'll be married soon.

11:25 a.m. Xavier Rudd
Is coming to First Avenue next month.
His new album White Moth is available for pre-order now.

11:20 a.m. Albert Hammond Jr.
Will be playing Station 4 next month.

11:10 Joan As Police Woman
She's currently out on a solo tour in the UK. More dates and info on her official site.
You can still grab her song "Christobel" from our Song Of The Day podcast page.

10:30 a.m. Wilco
Sky Blue Sky is The Current's CD Of The Week.
Get your copy when you support The Current online.
Catch them on Sound Opinions this Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m.

10:25 a.m. Joseph Arthur And The Lonely Astronauts
Have you ever read his blog?
He stopped by last month for an in-studio. He was here in the very early days of our station, March, 2005, and again last autumn.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - Brakes
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Brakes (featuring members of British Sea Power, Electric Soft Parade and Tenderfoot) with the tune "Hold Me In The River" from their album, The Beatific Visions. They're playing at The 400 Bar next month.
Full tour dates, news and more.

9:50 a.m. Local Music - Best Friends Forever
Were featured recently on The Local Show with Chris Roberts.
Click here to listen to their performance.

9:40 a.m. Happy Chichester
Hear more tunes and learn more about him here.

9:30 a.m. Mando Diao
Were SPIN's guests earlier this week.
They've been our guests before, at our SxSW showcase and in May, 2005.

9:20 a.m. The Ponys
Stopped by for an in-studio recently.

9:15 a.m. Sound Team
They're playing at Triple Rock Social Club with Au Revoir Simone and Voxtrot next month.

Comments (2)

Just had to say thanks for the James Brown song. I've been so busy at work today and that one just picked me right up! LOVE IT!!! one of my favorites. Thanks, Barb!

Posted by Kaare ("Kory") | May 17, 2007 10:24 AM

that M. Ward performance could/should be EPIC:

M. Ward will be joined by an impressive band of friends including Neko Case, Kelly Hogan, Jim James, Mike Coykendall, Than Luu, & Adam Selzer to perform Chinese Translation from Post-War.

Posted by solace | May 17, 2007 2:14 PM

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