The Current Music Blog: December 5, 2008 Archive

The Stream 12/05/08

Posted at 8:51 AM on December 5, 2008 by Barb Abney

Rufus Wainwright talks about his upcoming family holiday concert, new holiday single and appearing on the Martha Stewart show.

Boy George is in a spot of trouble.

Win a copy of the 4 DVD Box Set of The Johnny Cash Christmas Specials 1976-1979.

Today In Music History:
1899 - Sonny Boy Williamson II was born.
1965 - The Beatles played their last hometown gig in Liverpool.
1971 - Craig Gill (Inspiral Carpets) was born.
1976 - "Anarchy In The UK" was called "..a third-rate Who imitation" when NME reviewed it.
1987 - Due to blasphemy complaints, The Jesus And Mary Chain were banned from an American TV appearance when they refused to alter their name for the performance.
1993 - Doug Hopkins (Gin Blossoms) died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Live Blogging 12/05/08

Posted at 9:18 AM on December 5, 2008 by Barb Abney

10:50 a.m. Local Music - Tapes 'n Tapes
Their next hometown gig is February 6th at First Avenue. However, you can catch Erik Applewick's Vicious Vicious at The Turf Club with Story Of The Sea tomorrow night.
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10:35 a.m. Parts and Labor
Greg Kot called them "one of the best bands working today" on a recent episode of Sound Opinions.
They are the supporting act on Wire's upcoming European tour.
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Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - The Invincible Kids
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring The Invincible Kids with the tune "Rug Burns" from their recently released eponymous EP.
They're playing Hexagon Bar tonight.
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9:30 a.m. Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
They're playing Target Center on Wednesday, December 10th with Oasis.
Ryan Adams, Neal Casal & Brad Pemberton from The Cardinals will be dropping by before the show for an in-studio session.
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9:20 a.m. Local Music - Vicious Vicious
They're playing The Turf Club with Story Of The Sea tomorrow night.
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9:15 a.m. Coldplay
They're being sued by Joe Satriani.
And their UK tour isn't off to a great start either...

9:00 a.m. Local Music - Dan Wilson
He'll be dropping by for an in-studio session with Steve Seel next Friday morning.
On Saturday you can spend An Evening With Dan Wilson at Pantages Theater.
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"My 3 Songs" for Friday

Posted at 2:13 PM on December 5, 2008 by Steve Seel (1 Comments)

A sonic "road movie" today: Andrew Munsch of Mpls writes, "These are just some of my favorite songs from artists I enjoy listening to while driving down the open road, thinking of what it was like to travel through the countryside in a romantic past that probably never was ... though I still like to pretend."

1) Tom Waits, "Long Way Home"
2) Fountains of Wayne, "Fire In the Canyon"
3) Mark Mallman, "Hookhand"

Thanks Andrew! Anybody else got a travelin' set, or any other three-song mixtapes you care to share? Do it in the usual place.

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Guest DJ Set 12-05-08

Posted at 8:57 PM on December 5, 2008 by Mark Wheat

BIG BIRTHDAY MIX FROM THE MASTER!!

Yes our First Friday resident DJ ESP aka Woody McBride celebrates his birth Saturday and he hooked us up with a great present! More groovy tunes from his label;

1. silent paul - flavoured with guilt - out in first quarter 2009 (twin cities)
2. dj hyperactive - marine life - to be released first quarter 2009 (usa - L.A.)
3. antony dupont - no escape - released november 2008 (france)
>>currently #2 on Dave Clarke's White Noise dj mix chart
4. dj esp - slurred vision - 2004 (usa - rural wisconsin)
5. michael johnson - late night frisbee on hennepin and 7th - 2009 (twin cities)
6. the sexuals - go getter (andreas kraemer remix (germany) - 2009 (france)

Woody takes a great interest in local and regional artists and you can learn more or submit your demos at communique records.