The Current Music Blog: July 9, 2007 Archive

The Stream 07/09/07

Posted at 8:51 AM on July 9, 2007 by Barb Abney (96 Comments)

Sigur Ros member and friend to host an art exhibit in Arkansas.

Live Earth round up.

Even more Ryan Adams dates!

Today In Music History:
1929 - Lee Hazlewood was born.
1946 - Bon Scott (AC/DC) was born.
1959 - Jim Kerr (Simple Minds) was born.
1959 - Marc Almond (Soft Cell) was born.
1965 - Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) was born.
1965 - Courtney Love (Hole) was born.
1975 - Jack White was born.
1977 - Elvis Costello quit his job at Elizabeth Arden to become a full time musician.
1999 - Jerry Hall separated from husband Mick Jagger after more than 20 years of marriage.
1999 - Elton John had a pacemaker fitted in an operation and was forced to cancel a series of concerts.
2004 - David Bowie cancelled a European tour after emergency heart surgery.

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Live On Air Blogging 07/09/07

Posted at 9:15 AM on July 9, 2007 by Barb Abney (2 Comments)

Noonish - Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Smashing Pumpkins on Letterman
The Decemberists on Leno

11:50 a.m. Wolfmother
The best of the Live Earth performers?

11:40 a.m. John Doe
He'll be playing 7th Street Entry on July 18th.
Read the reviews for his new album, A Year In The Wilderness here.

11:30 a.m. Local Music - Digitata
They recently released the new album Two Daggers. You can buy it online on the Totally Gross National Product site.
Go here for a little more info and to check their upcoming dates.
They dropped by for an in-studio back in May.

11:10 a.m. The Cinematic Orchestra
Will be playing The Fine Line on Friday September, 21st.
Learn more about them here.

10:40 a.m. Local Music - White Light Riot
Atomism is in stores now.
Check their official site for upcoming dates and news.
They dropped by for an in-studio performance recently.
If you're in a local band you should send The Local Show your music!!

10:25 a.m. The Aliens
They'll be playing The Varsity Theater on September 26th.
Get all of their dates and learn more about them here.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - Gogol Bordello
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Gogol Bordello with the tune "Wonderlust King" from their newest record, Super Taranta. Learn more about them and view all of their upcoming here and/or here.

9:55 a.m. The Libertines (related)
Carl's band, Dirty Pretty Things playing Festival this weekend.
Pete's in the tabloids again.

9:40 a.m. Handsome Furs
Looks like their Visa problems have eased.
They'll be playing The Triple Rock on the 28th.

9:30 a.m. Local Music - The Mood Swings
They recently released their latest "No Limit" about a month ago. They have a date at The Hexagon this weekend. Go here for more details.

9:20 a.m. Albert Hammond Jr.
He and his band did an in-studio last month.
They're about to hit the European festival circuit. Full dates and funny blog posts here.

9:15 a.m. Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter
Dropped by for an in-studio back in the winter.

9:10 a.m. Travis
Their stateside tour kicks off later this week. They'll be coming to First Ave. on the 22nd.
Full dates here.

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"My 3 Songs" for Monday

Posted at 2:34 PM on July 9, 2007 by Steve Seel (1 Comments)

"I'm feeling like 'punky girl songs'," says Katie Gjertson, today's set-crafter. "Something to croon through a breakup to." (sorry to hear about the latter part of that, Katie -- but hope these songs help).

1) Metric, "Combat Baby"
2) The Breeders, "Cannonball"
3) Best Friends Forever, "Hand Pocket"

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