The Current Music Blog: November 7, 2008 Archive

The Stream 11/07/08

Posted at 8:53 AM on November 7, 2008 by Barb Abney

Nada Surf to release a limited edition vinyl box set later this month.

Journey has the first "catalog" track to acheive 2 million legal digital downloads.

Orange Juice have reformed.

Today In Music History:
1943 - Joni Mitchell was born.
1951 - Frank Sinatra married Ava Gardner.
1967 - Elton John and Bernie Taupin signed to DJM publishing.
1967 - Sharleen Spiteri (Texas) was born.
1987 - Tiffany became the youngest act to have a #1 single in the US with "I Think we're Alone Now."
2002 - Bobby Brown was arrested on multiple charges (possession of marijuana, speeding, driving without a licence and no proof of insurance) after a traffic stop.

Live Blogging 11/07/08

Posted at 9:20 AM on November 7, 2008 by Barb Abney

11:40 a.m. The Brighton Port Authority (BPA)
Learn more about Norman Cook's latest project here.

11:25 a.m. Local Music - Semisonic (related)
Spend An Evening With Dan Wilson at Pantages Theater on December 13th.
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11:15 a.m. The Black Keys
The Black Keys: Live at the Crystal Ballroom DVD will be released on November 18th.
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10:40 a.m. CD Of The Week - Bloc Party
Intimacy is our CD Of The Week.
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10:35 a.m. Local Music - Solid Gold
Their Bodies of Water CD Release show is tonight at The Varsity Theater.
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10:30 a.m. Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
They're playing Target Center on Wednesday, December 10th with Oasis.
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10:25 a.m. Coldplay
They're playing Excel Energy Center next Friday.
**Mary Lucia will have a couple of chances for you to win tickets later today.**
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Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - Magic Castles
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Magic Castles with the tune "Imaginary Friemds" from their debut effort The Lore Of Mysticore which is available now. Catch them again this Sunday evening on The Local Show with Chris Roberts.
They're playing Minneseries at The Nomad on November 20th.
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9:45 a.m. Jamie Lidell
He'll be playing the upcoming Rhythm And Vines Festival along with Franz Ferdinand, Santogold and others.

9:15 a.m. The Cure
4:13 Dream is out now. The recently crowned Godlike Geniuses will be headlining an upcoming NME awards show.
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9:05 a.m. Blitzen Trapper
They're playing The Turf Club tomorrow night.
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