The Current Music Blog: November 8, 2007 Archive

The Stream 11/08/07

Posted at 8:55 AM on November 8, 2007 by Barb Abney (209 Comments)

Will My Bloody Valentine release a new album before the end of the year?

Elvis Costello may never play England again.

Amy Winehouse has been granted a US Visa and is planning to return to the states for a tour in the beginning of next year.

Today In Music History:
1947 - Minnie Riperton was born.
1949 - Bonnie Raitt was born.
1957 - Porl Thompson (The Cure) was born.
1975 - David Bowie made his debut on US television when he performed "Fame" on the Sonny and Cher show.
1975 - Elton John was named Godfather to Sean Lennon.
1980 - Bruce Springsteen's album The River was at #1.

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Live Blogging 11/08/07

Posted at 9:21 AM on November 8, 2007 by Barb Abney

10:05 a.m. Song Of The Day - SoulSavers
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring SoulSavers with Mark Lanegan on the tune "Revival" from their latest album It's Not How Far You Fall, It's The Way You Land which is in stores now.
Watch the video.
More SoulSavers here and/or here.
More Mark Lanegan here, here and here.

9:25 a.m. Local Music - Mighty Fairly
They've got upcoming dates at The Nomad and a Toys For Tots show.
More band info.

"My 3 Songs" for Thursday

Posted at 2:18 PM on November 8, 2007 by Steve Seel

"They give me that warm fuzzy feeling inside," is all Steven Steingruebl needs to say about his set selections today.

1) The Decemberists, "Shiny"
2) John Vanderslice, 'Time To Go"
3) Neutral Milk Hotel, "Two-Headed Boy"