The Current Music Blog: January 27, 2009 Archive

The Stream 1/27/09

Posted at 7:25 AM on January 27, 2009 by Steve Seel

Death Cab tour dates announced; they're at Roy Wilkins on April 15th.

Blender.com puts together an inventory of rock n' roll facial expressions.

Think Billy Joel is awful and wanna get your hate on? This may be the definitive BJ hate-fest ever written (with apologies to my web editor who hates hate-fests).

This Day in Music History:

2000 - Noel Gallagher of Oasis became a dad when Meg Matthews gave birth to a girl, Anais.
1998 - James Brown was charged with possession of marijuana and unlawful use of a firearm after police were called to his South Carolina home. Brown later clamed the drugs were used to help his 'eyesight.'
1973 - Roxy Music won 'the most promising new name', section in the NME reader's poll.
1973 - 'Superstition' gave Stevie Wonder had his second No.1 single in the US, 10 years after his first No.1.
1968 - Mike Patton (Faith No More) was born.
1968 - The Bee Gees made their live debut in the US.
1961 - Gillian Gilbert (New Order) was born.
1945 - Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) was born.

Live Blogging 01/27/09

Posted at 8:32 AM on January 27, 2009 by Barb Abney

1:35 p.m. Local Music - Now Now Every Children
They're playing The Varsity with Lovedrug on February 12th.
They'll be touring the UK beginning in March.
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1:20 p.m. The Gaslight Anthem
They're playing The Varsity with Heartless Bastards on April 4th.
Catch them on Letterman Friday night.
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12:40 p.m. Local Music - Solid Gold
They're playing Uptown Bar tomorrow.
They're playing with Tapes 'N Tapes at First Avenue on February 6th.
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12:30 p.m. M. Ward
Hold Time will be released on February 17th.
Listen to the album for free here.
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12:15 p.m. Neko Case
Middle Cyclone will hit the shelves on March 3rd.
Pre-order it here.
She's playing State Theater on April 26th.
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My 3 Songs 01/27/09
Lisa Pesch from St. Paul picked our set today because.. " These are a few of my favorite sappy/alternative songs. Perry Farrell is amazing, Hope Sandoval is absolutely etheral and the Pixies are one of my favorite bands ever!"

Jane's Addiction - "I Would For You"
Mazzy Star - "Fade Into You"
Pixies - "Gigantic"

Make your "My 3 Songs" requests here

Noon - Rogue Wave
They're featured on this years edition of Starbucks' Sweetheart compilation.

11:40 a.m. Franz Ferdinand
Tonight: Franz Ferdinand was released today.
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11:30 a.m. Loney Dear
He's supporting some dates on Andrew Bird's current tour.
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10:25 a.m. Chairlift
They're playing The Fine Line Music Cafe along with Peter Bjorn & John on April 21st.
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10:15 a.m. Local Music - Atmosphere
They're celebrating the re-release of God Loves Ugly by launching the You're So Ugly service.

Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - Gary Louris & Mark Olson
Today on our Song Of The Day podcast we're featuring Gary Louris & Mark Olson (of Jayhawks fame) with the tune "Doves and Stones" from their newly released record, Ready For The Flood.
They're playing The Varsity on February 21st and 22nd.
They will also be playing a very intimate gathering in our forum Monday night. Listen all week for your chance to win a spot on that guestlist.
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