The Current Music Blog: October 13, 2008 Archive

The Stream 10/13/08

Posted at 8:57 AM on October 13, 2008 by Barb Abney

M.I.A. is expecting.

Alton Ellis has passed away.

Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) gets a street named after him in his hometown in Ohio.

Today In Music History:
1941 - Paul Simon was born.
1959 - Marie Osmond was born.
1965 - The Who recorded "My Generation."
1974 - Ed Sullivan died.
1984 - Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called To Say I Love You" was #1.
2004 - The IRS charged Ronald Isley with tax evasion. He was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison.

Live Blogging 10/13/08

Posted at 10:13 AM on October 13, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:50 a.m. I'm From Barcelona
Who Killed Harry Houdini will be released tomorrow.
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11:45 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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11:40 a.m. Local Music - Solid Gold
Their Bodies of Water CD Release show is November 7th at The Varsity Theatre.
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11:25 a.m. The Kills
They are still looking for their bus driver.

11:20 a.m. Moby
Catch him at CMJ.

10:45 a.m. Jolie Holland
She's playing The Cedar Cultural Center on October 25th.
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10:30 a.m. Local Music - Jeremy Messersmith
He has upcoming dates with Cloud Cult and Peter Adams.
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Song Of The Day Info - Secret Machines
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Secret Machines with the tune "Atomic Heels" from their eponymous record which will be released tomorrow.
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9:30 a.m. She & Him
They've been nominated for an MTVU Woodie award.
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9:20 a.m. Eagles Of Death Metal
Heart On will be released on the 28th.
You can pre-order it here.
They are playing The Fine Line Music Cafe with The Duke Spirit on November 8th.
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9:15 a.m. Local Music - Jeff Hanson
He's playing an upcoming show at Turf Club on November 1st.
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9:05 a.m. Beck
Watch the video of our Tambourine playing w/Beck contest winner.

"My 3 Songs" for Monday

Posted at 3:43 PM on October 13, 2008 by Steve Seel

Brian Hopkins of Eagan helps us bid farewell to summer today with a beautiful late summer set.

1) Billy Bragg & Wilco, "California Stars"
2) Ryan Adams, "Dance All Night"
3) The Eels, "Fresh Feeling"

Of course, this past weekend felt quite a bit like summer, save for the falling leaves ... anyway, thanks Brian.

Green Music TV

Posted at 8:35 PM on October 13, 2008 by Mark Wheat

Cloud Cult were featured on a clip talking about the green approach to their music, and they asked me to help out!

And while we're talking TV...
Tonight;
CBS: Late Show With David Letterman: Ra Ra Riot
CBS: Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson: Conor Oberst
NBC: Last Call With Carson Daly: Cat Power (rerun)

Tuesday, October 14:
ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Kanye West
NBC: The Tonight Show With Jay Leno: Kings of Leon

Friday, October 17:
NBC: The Tonight Show With Jay Leno: Black Kids

It really should be a TV show too, but regular listeners to Musicheads will know that Bill mentioned Neutral Milk Hotel a few weeks ago, wondering if they'd ever make another album, well at least Jeff is out again playing with his mates!