Live Blogging 07/08/08

11:45 a.m. Tegan & Sara
They're playing The State Theatre on Saturday, October 11th.
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11:25 a.m. Bloc Party
They've been getting a bit of ink on NME this week. First, there was the "countdown backlash." Then today the news about the release of the single "Mercury."

The Music Exchange Info
The Current and WXPN in Philadelphia are exchanging local music this month. Tune in each Tuesday and Thursday to hear local music from Philadelphia and Minnesota selected by WXPN and The Current. You can also visit us online to download a free song from our featured artist. Today's featured song from WXPN is "The Barker Song" by Andrew Lipke. The Current's song is "With Or Without" by Chris Koza.
(He'll be playing Mears Park July 10th.)

10:55 a.m. Local Music - Soul Asylum
They're playing St. John's Block Party in Rochester this weekend along with Cloud Cult.
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10:15 a.m.The Wedding Present
They're currently planning an autumn tour of the US.
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10:10 a.m. Ben Folds
He'll be releasing his next album, Way To Normal in September.
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Song Of The Day Info - The Dresden Dolls
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Dresden Dolls with the tune "Night Reconnaissance" from their No Virginia.. EP.
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10:00 a.m. My Morning Jacket
Jim James will join M. Ward and Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) to record an album together.
They're playing The Orpheum on October 2nd.
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9:50 a.m. Portishead
They've told NME they'll be recording their fourth album later this year.

9:40 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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9:25 a.m. Local Music - The Owls
They're playing Macy's Day of Music Friday.
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9:20 The Saturday Knights
Today is your last chance to grab the tune "45" for free on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
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9:10 a.m. Amos Lee
His new album Last Days At The Lodge is out now.
He has upcoming dates with Lucy Wainwright Roche, Patti Griffin and Al Green.
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9:05 a.m. Yeasayer
They're playing the 2nd annual Free Yr Radio concert at Urban Outfitters in Uptown on Wednesday, July 30. Download your free ticket now.
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