The Current Music Blog: April 3, 2008 Archive

The Stream 04/03/08

Posted at 9:10 AM on April 3, 2008 by Barb Abney

Reading and Leeds tickets have sold out.

Elvis and Elton show coming to a television near you.

Morrissey receives court-ordered apology.

Today In Music History:
1944 - Tony Orlando was born.
1943 - Richard Manuel (The Band) was born.
1962 - Mike Ness (Social Distortion) was born.
1969 - Jim Morrison was arrested by the FBI for interstate flight.
1990 - Sarah Vaughan died of lung cancer.
2007 - Keith Richards denied snorting the ashes of his late father.

Live Blogging 04/03/08

Posted at 9:52 AM on April 3, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:45 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
Their new album Walk It Off will be released April 8th.
They want your help walking for charity.
They're playing Conan on April 9th and First Avenue on April 10th.
Last week they released a single in the UK.
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11:35 a.m. The Hold Steady
Will be in town next week for a concert for Lend a Hand, Hear the Band.

11:20 a.m. Elbow
Their latest is The Seldom Seen Kid. It will be released on the 22nd.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with The Watson Twins.
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10:50 a.m. Oasis
I predict many a headline about the fussing and fighting on this tour!

10:40 a.m. The Watson Twins
Their new album Fire Songs will be in stores on June 24th.
They're playing The Fineline on April 30th with Elbow.
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10:35 a.m. Bat For Lashes
News on warm up gigs before they hit the road with Radiohead.

10:25 a.m. Radio 4
They will be releasing their new EP through digital mediums exclusively.

10:20 a.m. Kanye West
Has launched a travel site??
He's playing Target Center on June 11th.
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10:15 a.m. Gnarls Barkley
The Odd Couple will be released next week.
Here's a great interview with the guys.
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Song Of The Day Info - The Dirtbombs
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Dirtbombs with the tune "Ever Lovin' Man" from We Have You Surrounded.
They're playing 7th Street Entry on May 3rd.
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9:50 a.m. The Black Keys
Attack & Release Is our CD Of The Week. Get your copy when you support us online.
Read the Pitchfork interview.
They're playing First Avenue on April 11th.
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9:35 a.m. Death Cab For Cutie
Narrow Stairs will be released May 13th.
They're playing The Orpheum on June 2nd.
They will be playing both Bonnaroo and Coachella this summer.
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9:20 a.m. The Raveonettes
Listen to/watch their SxSW performance in our archives.
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9:10 a.m. Fleet Foxes
They're playing 7th Street Entry on April 9th with Blitzen Trapper.
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My 3 Songs for Thursday 4/3/08

Posted at 12:08 PM on April 3, 2008 by Bill DeVille (1 Comments)

Sara Daly in Minneapolis simply had a Greg Dulli jones. She chose music from 3 of his projects...

Afghan Whigs - Faded
The Twilight Singers - God's Children
Gutter Twins - God's Children

nicely done Sara!

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