The Current Music Blog: January 9, 2008 Archive

The Stream 01/09/08

Posted at 8:51 AM on January 9, 2008 by Barb Abney

The Shins related domestic abuse case has been dismissed.

Oasis mixing their 7th album.

Folsom Prison tribute concert cancelled.

Today In Music History:
1944 - Jimmy Page was born.
1950 - David Johansen (The New York Dolls, Buster Poindexter) was born.
1951 - Crystal Gayle was born.
1963 - Charlie Watts joined The Rolling Stones.
1967 - Dave Matthews was born.
1979 - A concert for UNICEF featuring Rod Stewart, The Bee Gees, Earth Wind and Fire, Abba and Donna Summer took place in New York City.
2003 - A grand piano that was owned by Elvis Presley was sold for $685,000.

Live Blogging 01/09/08

Posted at 9:43 AM on January 9, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:40 a.m. Yeasayer
You can still grab the tune "2080" on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
They're playing 7th Street Entry along with MGMT on February 7th.
Pitchfork's interview with the band.
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11:15 a.m. Nada Surf
They've just announced more dates including a stop at First Avenue on April 3rd.
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10:40 a.m. Sea Wolf
They're playing at The Sundance Film Festival next week.
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Song Of The Day Info - Rhymefest
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Rhymefest (featuring DC rapper Wale) with the tune "Get Up" from his Michael Jackson dedicated release Man In The Mirror.
The new full length, El Che will be released later this year.
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9:45 - Dan Deacon
He's playing First Avenue on the 24th and along with Vampire Hands.
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9:30 a.m. CD Of The Week - Sia
Some People Have Real Problems is The Current's CD Of The Week.
Get your own copy when you support us online.
She'll be playing The Fineline on February 29th.

"My 3 Songs" for Wednesday

Posted at 2:04 PM on January 9, 2008 by Steve Seel (1 Comments)

Sara Daly of Mpls writes, "While I'm busy studying or law school finals, commuting on icy roads, and trying to avoid getting towed in a snow emergency, these songs remind me of why I love the Twin Cities."

1) The Hold Steady, "Stuck Between Stations"
2) Dan Wilson, "Breathless"
3) Cloud Cult, "Your 8th Birthday"

It's good to be reminded what on earth we're doing here, during the season when merely descending a flight of outdoor steps is about as dependably safe as riding a unicycle. As I chip the ice from my windshield for the umpteenth time every winter, I ask myself, "And why is it I'm not living in Santa Fe, NM?" And the answer always comes back: "the music and art." Some life forces are more important than they may seem at first. Anyway, thanks for reminding us of this, Sara.

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