The Current Music Blog: October 1, 2008 Archive

The Stream 10/01/08

Posted at 8:53 AM on October 1, 2008 by Barb Abney

Nick Cave will curate the first Australian All Tomorrow's Parties Fest.

Details on an upcoming Minus The Bear EP and tour.

Paste launches Digital VIP subscription service.

Today In Music History
1935 - Julie Andrews was born.
1948 - Cub Koda (Brownsville Station) was born.
1958 - Martin Cooper (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark) was born.
1970 - Jimi Hendrix was buried at The Greenwood Cemetery in Seattle.
1983 - The Swedish post office issued a stamp featuring Abba.
2004 - 'AC/DC Lane' in Melbourne officially opened.

Live Blogging 10/01/08

Posted at 9:12 AM on October 1, 2008 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)

11:40 a.m. White Stripes (related)
Watch the video for Jack's collaboration with Alicia Keys.
Stereogum reports Ray LaMontagne has a crush on Meg???

11:30 a.m. Beck
After reading the Strib's review of his show last night with MGMT, I asked for your feedback on the show. Here are a couple of reviews..

Tom's review:
I'd like to give Beck the benefit of the doubt last night, but it's hard. Granted, he didn't seem all that enthusiastic. And it kind of seemed like he really didn't want to be touring... Only about half his band seemed remotely interested in the show, and you could hardly distinguish between any of the sounds coming from the stage.

It doesn't help that Roy Wilkens is just a terrible, terrible venue. I can't remember the last concert I've seen there where the venue didn't ruin the show. The majority of the rock shows I've seen there are just loud, distorted messes.

Worth the $55+? No. But at least I can put Beck on my list of shows.

Heather's review:
1. Beck was great at usual-- not just the music, but he knows how to entertain a crowd. The set-list was interesting yet odd as he whipped through song after song like it was his last concert and had to fit in every thing he could, but it kept things moving and we got to hear A LOT of great favorites. LED visuals were mesmerizing and the headset breakdown of Hell Yes was funny.

ALSO, props to the tambourine player. The current couldn't have picked a better tambourine player to get up on stage and rock with the beck.

Tracee's review:
I was at the show last night and as excited as I was about it-- there were some weak moments.

Curious to hear what others have to say about the show too.

Felicia's review:
I went to the Beck show last night, mainly to see MGMT. I've never been a big Beck fan. However, Beck really impressed me and I enjoyed his set. MGMT was slightly disappointing, I was waiting for their set to really take off and it never did. As for the tambourine guy, he was great and definitely looked like he had practiced at home.

I'll post more comments when/if/as they arrive in my inbox. Were you at the show? If so, give us your review!

Steve Seel recorded an interview with Beck yesterday prior to his show at The Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Hear it today around 1:00 p.m.

11:25 a.m. Local Music - Maps Of Norway
You can still grab the tune "The Run-Out" from Die Off Songbird on our Song Of The Day Podcast page. Their CD release show is October 10th at The Turf Club with Gospel Gossip, Unicorn Basement and Strut & Shock.
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11:20 a.m. My Morning Jacket
They're playing The Orpheum tomorrow.
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10:55 a.m. Lambchop
OH (Ohio) will be released next week.
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10:45 a.m. Calexico
They're playing The Fine Line Music Cafe on November 22nd.
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10:30 a.m. Death Cab For Cutie
They're playing The Xcel Energy Center with Neil Young on October 14th.
They'll be playing The 22nd Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert later this month, as well.
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Song Of The Day Info - Cold War Kids
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Cold War Kids with the tune "Something Is Not Right With Me" from their latest, Loyalty To Loyalty.
They're playing The Fine Line Music Cafe on October 10th.
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9:45 a.m. The Hold Steady
They're playing two nights at First Avenue along with Drive-By Truckers on November 15th and 16th.
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9:15 a.m. Drive-By Truckers
They're playing two nights at First Avenue along with The Hold Steady on November 15th and 16th.
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9:05 a.m. I'm From Barcelona
They're hosting a remix contest until the 12th.
Who Killed Harry Houdini will be released on the 14th.
Get a free track here and read their blog here.

9:00 a.m. Local Music - The Honeydogs
They should be releasing new music very soon!
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"My 3 Songs" for Wednesday

Posted at 4:12 PM on October 1, 2008 by Steve Seel (2 Comments)

A tip of the hat to a very busy local artist today, courtesy of of Meghan Boyle. Alexi Moon, also known as Crescent Moon - singer, songwriter, guitarist, rapper, sonic chameleon. "Here's to a local MC/singer/songwriter with incredible range and talent, (with) three songs, one from each of his projects."

1) Roma Di Luna, "Before I Die"
2) Big Trouble, "Hunting Season"
3) Kill The Vultures, "Moonshine"

"Hunting Season" from Big Trouble is from Moon-Casselle's recent guest appearance/collaboration with the band, entitled (what else?) "Crescent Moon's In Big Trouble." The Roma di Luna track features the lovely vocal stylings of his partner, Channy Moon-Casselle, in a great example of Alexei's most reflective side, writing and playing folk-inspired music in the vein of the Carter Family; and Kill the Vultures shows what might be best described as "Tom Waits meets hip hop." Thanks Meghan for giving this man his props.

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