The Current Music Blog: March 20, 2008 Archive

The Stream 03/20/08

Posted at 8:58 AM on March 20, 2008 by Barb Abney

New Portishead video!

The scoop on the new Coldplay album.

Les Savy Fav to release a live album through digital outlets exclusively.

Today In Music History:
1951 - Jimmie Vaughan was born.
1961 - Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats) was born.
1969 - John Lennon married Yoko Ono.
1977 - T. Rex played their final concert.
1982 - Joan Jett and Blackhearts' "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" was #1.

Live Blogging 03/20/08

Posted at 9:26 AM on March 20, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:45 a.m. Billy Bragg
Listen to his SxSW performance in our archives.
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11:40 a.m. The Shackeltons
Their self-titled album is available now.
They're playing The Triple Rock on April 4th.
They'll be stopping by for an in-studio performance/interview before the show.
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11:20 a.m. Local Music - Cloud Cult
Feel Good Ghosts (Tea-partying Through Tornadoes) will be released on April 8th.
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They're playing First Avenue April 26th.
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11:10 a.m. Sons and Daughters
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They're playing The Varsity Theater on March 29th.
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11:05 a.m. KT Tunstall
Has covered The Bangles and Bloc Party on her latest single.

10:55 a.m. British Sea Power
They're playing Triple Rock tomorrow night.
They'll be stopping by for an in-studio performance/interview before the show
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10:45 a.m. Bon Iver
Sadly, Justin was robbed while in Austin, Texas at SxSW.
They're playing The Turf Club on April 12th.
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10:20 a.m.. Bell X1
They're playing The Varsity tonight.
They'll be stopping by for an in-studio performance/interview before the show.
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10:15 a.m. The Apples In Stereo
Their new release Electronic Projects For Musicians will be released on April 1st.
Demand that they play our/your town!

Song Of The Day Info - Greg Laswell
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Greg Laswell with the title track to his new EP How the Day Sounds.
His forthcoming full length, 3 Flights From Alto Nido is expected to be released in July.
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10:00 a.m. Kanye West
He's playing Target Center on June 11th.
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9:50 a.m. Tokyo Police Club
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They will be releasing Elephant Shell on April 22nd.
They're playing The Varsity Theatre on May 6th.
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9:40 a.m. The Ting Tings
Learn more about the UK duo here.

9:30 a.m. Fleet Foxes
They're playing 7th Street Entry on April 9th with Blitzen Trapper.
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9:20 a.m. Carbon/Silicon
Listen to their SxSW performance in our archives.
They're playing The Varsity March 30th.
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9:10 a.m. Nicole Atkins
Listen to her SxSW performance in our archives.
Have you seen her American Express commercial yet?
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"My 3 Songs" for Thursday

Posted at 1:35 PM on March 20, 2008 by Steve Seel

So Spring springs today, and soooo many folks are pretty dern ready fer it, your humble host emphatically included. I wish it would stick around a while, but alas, it's litereally here today, gone tomorrow (winter storm warning in effect starting at 7pm tonight). But hang on baby ...

Anyway, Lisa Carlson of Mpls writes, "Spring is my absolute favorite time of year and these songs sum up how I feel about the first day of Spring, especially "Snow is Gone" by Josh Ritter. My sister and I celebrate March 20th like a holiday and it wouldn't be the same without Josh! I hope it's sunny on Thursday!

1) The Beatles, "Good Day Sunshine"
2) Jason Collett, "I'll Bring The Sun"
3) Josh Ritter, "Snow Is Gone"

Positively glorious set, Lisa. Thanks.