The Current Music Blog: June 24, 2008 Archive

The Stream 06/24/08

Posted at 9:00 AM on June 24, 2008 by Barb Abney

Beatles music to be featured in video games?

How well do you know R.E.M.?

Details on Kings Of Leon's forthcoming album, Only By The Night.

Today In Music History:
1942 - Arthur Brown was born.
1944 - Jeff Beck (The Yardbirds) was born.
1945 - Colin Blunstone (The Zombies) was born.
1947 - Mick Fleetwood was born.
1965 - John Lennon published his second book of poetry and drawings, A Spaniard In The Works.
1966 - Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star) was born.

Live Blogging 06/24/08

Posted at 9:23 AM on June 24, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:40 a.m. Local Music - The Dynamiters
They were in for an interview/live performance on The Local Show with Chris Roberts a while ago and they blogged about the experience.
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11:30 a.m. Local Music - Roma Di Luna
Their latest effort, Casting The Bones is in stores now.
Here's their recent in-studio performance/interview.
They've got upcoming dates at Mill City Museum and The Triple Rock.
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11:20 a.m. Nine Inch Nails
They're playing Target Center on August 2nd.
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11:10 a.m. Coldplay
They're playing Excel Energy Center on November 14th.
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10:50 a.m. The Black Keys
They're playing The State Fair Grandstand along with The Black Crowes on August 30th.
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10:35 a.m. Amy Winehouse
There are now conflicting reports about her emphysema.

10:30 a.m. Headlights
They're playing at The Turf Club tonight with Scout Niblett.
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10:15 a.m. Mike Doughty
Keep up with his day-to-day activities here.

Song Of The Day Info - The Watson Twins
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Watson Twins with the tune "How Am I To Be" from their album Fire Songs which hit the shelves today..
Here's their in-studio performance.
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9:50 a.m. Jamie Lidell
He'll open for Elton John on his European arena tour this fall.
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9:40 a.m. Shearwater
They're playing 7th Street Entry tomorrow night.
They'll be in for an in-studio interview/performance with Mark Wheat before the show.
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9:35 a.m. Orchestra Baobab
They're playing Dakota Jazz Club next Monday (Jun 30th.)
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9:25 a.m. Local Music - Halloween, Alaska
They've done the music for the forthcoming Jerk, California.
Expect a new album from these guys later this year.
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9:20 a.m. The Saturday Knights
Their debut full length, Mingle hit the shelves today.
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9:15 a.m. Tegan & Sara
Tickets are on sale now for their upcoming show at The State Theatre on Saturday, October 11th.
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9:00 a.m. Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam related)
Green River (featuring Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard and others) will be reuniting and performing together at SP20 (Sub Pop's 20th anniversary concert) next month.
More Pearl Jam...

"My 3 Songs" for Tuesday

Posted at 4:50 PM on June 24, 2008 by Steve Seel (1 Comments)

Dan Bakke writes today, "It's been rumored that these three songs can battle the most furious rain. They hold the power of the sun inside of them and if used correctly can bring its rays to light ... Just putting that out there for ya."

1) Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Behind the Sun"
2) Dr. Dog, "Heart It Races"
3) Earth Wind & Fire, "Shining Star"

Hmmm ... it seems to have worked. (Mostly sunny, 84 degrees as this set aired today). That Dr. Dog tune is a pretty effective cover of an Architecture in Helsinki song -- interesting choice of cover, and wonderful choice of songs, Dan. Thanks! Now, if we can just find the three songs that keep it sunny but in the mid-70s ...

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