The Current Music Blog: June 23, 2008 Archive

The Stream 06/23/08

Posted at 9:00 AM on June 23, 2008 by Barb Abney

Amy Winehouse has been diagnosed with emphysema.

Rock Stars are the travel experts in the Indie Travel Guide.

George Carlin has died.

Today In Music History:
1929 - June Carter Cash was born.
1940 - Stuart Sutcliffe was born.
1955 - Glenn Danzig was born.
1966 - James MacPherson (The Breeders) was born.
1975 - KT Tunstall was born.
2004 - Bob Dylan became a "Doctor of Music" after being awarded an honorary degree by Scotland's oldest University (University of St. Andrews.)

Live Blogging 06/23/08

Posted at 9:36 AM on June 23, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:45 a.m. Ween
They're playing Roy Wilkins Auditorium July 19th.
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11:30 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
They're playing Download Festival as well as an upcoming date with The Black Keys at McCarren Pool in Brooklyn and Majestic Theater in Madison.
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11:15 a.m. Supergrass
They'll be kicking off their North American tour in July.
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10:45 a.m. Local Music - Dan Wilson
His Live AT The Electric Fetus EP is available online now.
He's got a couple of upcoming gigs at LA's Hotel Cafe.
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10:40 a.m. Wolf Parade
They're playing SP20 (Sub Pop's 20th anniversary concert) next month.
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10:30 a.m. Joshua James
He's playing The Varsity on July 23rd.
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10:20 a.m. The Ting Tings
They're playing The Varsity on August 4th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Adele
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Adele with the tune "Chasing Pavement" from her album 19.
You can listen to her recent in-studio interview/performance here.
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9:40 a.m. My Morning Jacket
They're playing The Orpheum on October 2nd.
They're already making their New Year's Eve plans.
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9:30 a.m. Local Music - Mark Mallman
He's playing MMAA on July 17th.
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9:20 a.m. Andrew Bird
Re-live or read more about his performance at Rock The Garden here.
Catch our highlight show Rock The Garden Live hosted by Mark Wheat Sunday night at 7:00 p.m.

9:10 a.m. Mates Of State
I love their babbel blog!

"My 3 Songs" for Monday June 23rd, 2008

Posted at 12:09 PM on June 23, 2008 by Bill DeVille (1 Comments)

Today's set was compiled by Helen Medhanie. She simply chose 3 tunes she digs!

The White Stripes - Conquest
Sons & Daughters - Gilt Complex
The Kills - U.R A Fever

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