The Current Music Blog: September 8, 2008 Archive

The Stream 09/08/08

Posted at 8:43 AM on September 8, 2008 by Barb Abney

Weezer wants your videos.

Noel Gallagher (Oasis) was assaulted on stage in Toronto last night.

Find out where some of your favorite album covers were photographed.

Today In Music History:
1897 - Jimmie Rodgers was born.
1932 - Patsy Cline was born.
1945 - Kelly Groucutt (Electric Light Orchestra) was born.
1960 - Aimee Mann was born.
1973 - Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" was #1.
1975 - Richard Hughes (Keane) was born.
1977 - Jimmy McCulloch left Wings to re-form The Small Faces.
1993 - Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love sang "Penny Royal Tea" together on stage in Hollywood.
2002 - Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden singer) began his career as an airline pilot.

Live Blogging 09/08/08

Posted at 9:08 AM on September 8, 2008 by Barb Abney

Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
Bon Iver on Conan

11:55 a.m. The Hold Steady
They're playing two nights at First Avenue along with Drive-By Truckers on November 15th and 16th.
Here's their recent in-studio interview/performance.
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11:45 a.m. Beck
He's playing Roy Wilkins Auditorium with MGMT on September 30th.
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11:20 a.m. UNKLE
James LaVelle has some upcoming DJ-ing gigs stateside.
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11:10 a.m. Ray LaMontagne
His latest, Gossip In The Grain will be released on October 14th.
You can pre-order it here.
He's playing The State Theater with Leona Naess on October 4th.
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11:00 a.m. MGMT
They're playing Roy Wilkins Auditorium with Beck on September 30th.
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10:55 a.m. Death Cab For Cutie
They're playing The Xcel Energy Center with Neil Young on October 14th.
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10:35 a.m. Neil Halstead
His 2nd solo effort, Oh! Mighty Engine is available now.
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10:25 a.m.My Morning Jacket
They're playing The Orpheum on October 2nd.
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10:15 a.m. Stereolab
Chemical Chords is their 9th studio album.
They're playing First Avenue on October 12th.
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Song Of The Day Info - Okkervil River
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Okkervil River with the tune"Lost Coasatlines" from The Stand Ins which will be released tomorrow.
Check out the cover version of "Lost Coasatlines" featuring A.C. Newman.
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9:50 a.m. The Subways
Their latest, All Or Nothing is in stores now.
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9:30 a.m. TV On The Radio
Their new record is Dear Science. It will be released on September 23rd.
Pre-order it here.
They're playing First Avenue On October 20th and 21st.
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9:25 a.m. Local Music - Dance Band
Check out their upcoming live gigs here.

9:20 a.m. Ra Ra Riot
They're playing 7th Street Entry Friday night.
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9:15 a.m. Coldplay
They're playing Excel Energy Center on November 14th.
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9:05 a.m. The Walkmen
They're playing The 400 Bar on September 13th.
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9:00 a.m. Wilco
Get in on their Summer Photo Contest.

"My 3 Songs" for Monday

Posted at 2:28 PM on September 8, 2008 by Steve Seel

I especially enjoyed todays M3S set, and the sentiment behind it as well - from Carrie Vono of Roseville. "These are three positive songs about death," she says. "I love that instead of focusing on the sadness death brings, they focus on the fullness you can find in life when you love someone."

1) Death Cab For Cutie, "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"
2) Jeremy Messersmith, "Old Skin"
3) The Flaming Lips, "Do You Realize?"

Thanks Carrie.