The Current Music Blog: April 15, 2008 Archive

The Stream 04/15/08

Posted at 8:48 AM on April 15, 2008 by Barb Abney

Big Bonnaroo announcement coming Thursday!

Official line-up for Austin City Limits Festival announced.

Smashing Pumpkins inducted into Hollywood RockWalk.

Amy Winehouse recording new James Bond theme.

Today In Music History:
1894 - Bessie Smith was born.
1944 - Dave Edmunds was born.
1965 - Linda Perry (4 Non Blondes) was born.
1968 - Edward O'Brien (Radiohead) was born.
1982 - Billy Joel was hospitalized after breaking his left wrist in a motorcycle accident.
1989 - The Fine Young Cannibals' tune "She Drives Me Crazy" was #1.
1996 - Some of Jerry Garcia's ashes were scattered near the Golden Gate Bridge. 2001 - Joey Ramone died.

Live Blogging 04/15/08

Posted at 9:23 AM on April 15, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:50 a.m. Supergrass
News on the release date and upcoming tour with Foo Fighters.

11:30 a.m. Cassettes Won't Listen
Learn more about them here.

11:15 a.m. Portishead
Pre-order the Third boxset here.
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11:00 a.m. Local Music - The Glad Version
Wanna be an extra in their video?
They're playing Sam Keenan's CD release show at The Triple Rock this Friday night.
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10:55 a.m. The Breeders
They're playing First Avenue on May 30th.
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10:40 a.m. Ryan Adams
I predict that in a few months this will be referred to as "the year's most explosive tour."
He's got a new blog.

10:20 a.m. Sun Kil Moon
The new album, April is out now.
There's also a hard covered lyrics book & limited edition CD available here.
They are playing The Varsity on June 6th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Connie Price & The Keystones
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Connie Price & The Keystones with the tune "High Life" from their album, Tell Me Something.
They're playing The Varsity on April 21st.
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9:40 a.m. Jamie Lidell
His new record Jim hits the shelves on April 29th.
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9:20 a.m. Clinic
They're playing 7th Street Entry on May 13th.
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9:00 a.m. Tori Amos
Her songs explained via comic book.

"My 3 Songs" for Tuesday

Posted at 12:38 PM on April 15, 2008 by Steve Seel

Nothing like a carefully chosen combo of songs to help us through tough times. Mary Colon of Mpls writes today, "I'm going through a long and painful divorce, and (these songs) comfort me."

1) The Waterboys, "Fisherman's Blues"
2) Damien Rice, "The Blower's Daughter"
3) Edith Piaf, "La Vie En Rose"

Thanks, Mary. These tunes may have private meaning for you, but I think sharing them in public made a connection. I certainly felt it. Best of luck to you.

Do You Still Go "Record" Shopping?

Posted at 7:49 PM on April 15, 2008 by Mark Wheat (9 Comments)

Record Store Day is coming up on Saturday. There's tons of special giveaways, hand outs, performances and releases happening to coincide with this, a day to pump the peeps who are still trying to make a living out of selling music in a store! Some bands are finding crazy ways to get involved, like Menomena's Foosball Challenge!

I'm getting involved by helping Keri Miller put a show together for this Friday's 'MidMorning'. Do you still like going to the store to buy music, why? I'd like to include some of your stories about fave record stores...in-stores, the counter staff, the smell! Maybe we'll get time to cover the resugence of vinyl sales, did you see Chris Robert's story? Then tune in and call in Friday at 9a.m. on KNOW 91.1FM and then go to your fave store on Saturday!

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