The Current Music Blog: October 14, 2008 Archive

The Stream 10/14/08

Posted at 8:49 AM on October 14, 2008 by Barb Abney

Weezer are NOT recording a new album right now.

Greg Dulli will release his first live solo album later this month.

Local band, Pictures Of Then chosen in MTV's SoundTrack Big Break.

Today In Music History:
1940 - Cliff Richard was born.
1957 - The Everly Brothers had the #1 single, "Wake Up Little Susie."
1958 - Thomas Dolby was born.
1969 - A warrant was issued for the arrest of Frank Sinatra in relation to his connections to the Mafia.
1972 - Joe Cocker was arrested for drug possession in Australia.
1974 - Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks) was born.
1989 - Motley Crue's Dr. Feelgood was the #1 album.
1990 - Leonard Bernstein (composer, pianist, conductor) died.
2002 - The Libertines released their debut album.

Live Blogging 10/14/08

Posted at 9:21 AM on October 14, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:55 a.m. Ben Folds
He's playing The Myth Nightclub on friday night.
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11:45 a.m. Afghan Whigs (related)
Greg Dulli will release Live at Triple Door, his first live solo album on the 28th.
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CD Of The Week Info - Live Current Volume 4
Live Current Volume 4 is our CD Of The Week.
Pre-order it before Friday to receive a bonus gift.
Live Current Volume 4 is only available when you support Minnesota Public Radio.

11:35 a.m. Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
SPIN recently featured him as a Break Out artist.
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11:30 a.m. Local Music - Atmosphere
They're playing First Avenue on November 2nd and on November 17th.
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10:50 a.m. The Faint
They're playing First Avenue November 14th.
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10:45 a.m. Talking Heads (related)
David Byrne is playing State Theater tonight in support of Everything that Happens will Happen Today.

10:30 a.m. Kings Of Leon
Catch them on the telly tonight on Leno's show.
They're playing Orpheum Theatre on November 1st with We Are Scientists and The Whigs.
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10:15 a.m.Oasis
They're playing Target Center on Wednesday, December 10th with Ryan Adams & The Cardinals.
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Song Of The Day Info - I'm From Barcelona
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring I'm From Barcelona with the tune "Paper Planes" from Who Killed Harry Houdini.
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10:00 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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9:50 a.m. Rachael Yamagata
Listen to her recent in-studio interview/performance.
She's playing The Varsity Theater as part of The Hotel Cafe Tour on November 6th.
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9:45 a.m. Murs
He's playing 7th Street Entry on October 17th.
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9:40 a.m. Birdmonster
They're playing 7th Street Entry with The Rumble Strips on October 23rd.
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9:35 a.m. Local Music - Greycoats
Their debut CD is Setting Fire To The Great Unknown.
Their CD release show is on the 16th at The Cedar Cultural Center with Chris Koza and Loquat
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9:30 a.m. Yeasayer
They're playing The Triple Rock Social Club on October 30th.
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9:20 a.m. Wire
They're playing First Avenue Friday night.
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9:15 a.m. Martha Wainwright
She's playing a handful of North American (mostly Canadian) shows in December.
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9:05 a.m. TV On The Radio
They're playing First Avenue next Monday and Tuesday along with The Dirtbombs.
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