The Current Music Blog: July 2, 2008 Archive

The Stream 07/02/08

Posted at 9:01 AM on July 2, 2008 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)

Zach Da La Rocha (Rage Against The Machine) has formed a new band.

Loretta Lynn, Tom Waits and Robert Smith will be judging the entries in this year's International Songwriting Competition.

The Last Shadow Puppets have announced their first tour, they'll play USA in late fall.

Today In Music History:
1940 - Paul Williams (The Temptations) was born.
1954 - Pete Briquette (The Boomtown Rats) was born.
1956 - Elvis recorded "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog'' in New York.
1962 - Jimi Hendrix was honorably discharged from the 101st Airborne Paratroopers after breaking his ankle during a parachute jump.
1973 - Brian Eno left Roxy Music after repeated clashes with Bryan Ferry.
1980 - Bob Weir and Mickey Hart (The Grateful Dead) were arrested on suspicion of starting a riot after they tried to interfere with a drugs bust.
1984 - Prince's "When Doves Cry" was #1.
1991 - Axl Rose caused a riot at a Guns N' Roses gig where dozens of people were injured and 15 fans were arrested.
1999 - Mark Sandman (Morphine) died from a heart attack onstage.

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Live Blogging 07/02/08

Posted at 9:09 AM on July 2, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:55 a.m a.m. Bittersweet
They're playing The Varsity on August 5th.
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11:45 a.m. Shearwater
Listen to their recent in-studio interview/performance here.
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11:35 a.m. Gnarls Barkley
They're playing The State Fair grandstand on August 27th.
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11:20 a.m. Dresden Dolls
The No Virginia.. EP is available now.
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10:40 a.m. Flobots
They'll be touring along with P.O.S. and the Doomtree collective.
They're playing The Varsity on August 22nd.
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10:20 a.m. The Futureheads
They're on the forthcoming Independents Day '08 compilation.
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Song Of The Day Info - The Saturday Knights
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Saturday Knights with the tune "45" from their debut full length, Mingle.
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9:50 a.m. Albert Hammond Jr.
¿Cómo Te Llama? will hit stores next week.
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9:40 a.m. Local Music - Dark Dark Dark
They're taking part in the Mass MoCA installment as part of the Miss Rockaway Armada.
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9:30 a.m. The Hold Steady
Their new album Stay Positive will be released on July 15th.
They're playing a SOLD-OUT show at First Avenue on July 22nd.
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9:05 a.m. Local Music - Chris Koza
You can still grab the tune "Straight To Video" for free on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
Here's his recent in-studio interview/performance.
He'll be playing Mears Park July 10th.
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