The Current Music Blog: March 2, 2009 Archive

Today In Music History, 3-2-09

Posted at 7:55 AM on March 2, 2009 by Steve Seel (4 Comments)

1943 - Lou Reed was born.
1950 - Karen Carpenter was born.
1962 - Jon Bon Jovi was born.
1975 - A policeman who stopped a Lincoln Continental for running a red light in Los Angeles was surprised to find Paul McCartney at the wheel with his wife Linda. The cop detected a smell of marijuana and on searching the car found eight ounces of the drug. Linda was arrested for the offence.
1977 - Chris Martin (Coldplay) was born.
1983 - A new digital audio system, a five-inch compact disc containing up to 1 hour of music was launched by Sony, Philips and Polygram.
1991 - French singer Serge Gainsbourg died.
1999 - Dusty Springfield died after a long battle against cancer, aged 59.
2008 - Canadian guitarist, singer, Jeff Healey, died of cancer.

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Happy Birthday to the CD

Posted at 7:59 AM on March 2, 2009 by Steve Seel (19 Comments)

It was on this date in 1983, a new digital audio system, a five-inch compact disc containing up to 1 hour of music was launched by Sony, Philips and Polygram. I remember when it came out - it was still so new that the abbreviation "CD" was still not standardized, and it was often referred to as the "digital laser disc" and such quaint things. I also remember that we thought they were indestructable and that you could do things like run over them with your car and that they would still play. Ha ha.

Funny thing, though. I can't remember the first CD I bought. Seems like it should have been a momentous purcahse, but I'm blanking on it.

If you're old enough to remember this celebratory transition to the mysterious new world of little silver discs, do you remember your first CD purchase?

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Lily Allen is Fed Up

Posted at 8:58 AM on March 2, 2009 by Steve Seel (1 Comments)

First she throws a fit at the New York Times, for allegedly allowing pictures they took of her to land in the hands of a tabloid. Now, she's intimating that she wants out of the spotlight, for good.

Expect her retirement to be announced by October, with her re-emgergence taking place by Spring 2010.

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Song Of The Day Info - Eleni Mandell

Posted at 10:00 AM on March 2, 2009 by Barb Abney

Song Of The Day Info - Eleni Mandell
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Eleni Mandell with the title track to her recently released record, Artificial Fire.
She's playing The Cedar Cultural Center on March 27th.
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My 3 Songs 03/02/09

Posted at 12:00 PM on March 2, 2009 by Barb Abney

My 3 Songs 03/02/09
Pat O'Brien from Minneapolis picked this set because..

"Black is a pretty rock n roll color because it implies danger and rebellion, and all bands would like to be considered dangerous rebels on some level, I think. There are many songs with the word 'black' in their titles and while not all of them are good, these are three of the best in my opinion."

The Black Keys - "Black Door"
Catherie Wheel - "Black Metallic"
Snowden - "Black Eyes"

Make your "My 3 Songs" requests here.

Live Blogging 03/02/09

Posted at 10:10 AM on March 2, 2009 by Barb Abney

1:50 p.m. A.C. Newman
He's playing The 400 Bar with The Broken West on March 24th.
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1:30 p.m. The Gaslight Anthem
They're playing The Varsity with Heartless Bastards on April 4th.
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1:10 p.m. Gomez
They will release A New Tide on March 31st.
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12:45 p.m. Glasvegas
They're playing Varsity Theater on April 7th.
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12:30 p.m. Neko Case
Middle Cyclone will hit the shelves tomorrow.
She's playing State Theater on April 26th.

12:20 p.m. Franz Ferdinand
They're playing First Avenue on April 28th.
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11:40 a.m. Morrissey
He's playing State Theater on April 6th.
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11:35 a.m. The National
They are featured on and helped to curate the Dark Was The Night compilation.
The Red Hot Organization is an international charity dedicated to raising money and awareness for HIV and AIDS.
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11:25 a.m. Elbow
They'll be stateside in August while supporting Coldplay's upcoming tour.
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11:15 a.m. All The Saints
While they were in town last week with These Arms Are Snakes they dropped by for an in-studio performance/interview with Mark Wheat. You'll get to hear it later this week.
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11:05 a.m. The Decemberists
The Hazards of Love will hit the shelves on March 24th.
They want your help designing their SxSW poster.
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10:45 a.m. The BPA (Brighton Port Authority)
How would you like to be the next member of this star-studded collective?
Learn how here..
In a related note.. Iggy to do a jazz album.

10:40 a.m. Editors
They've said that their next record "is more electronic ... and not just relying on guitars.."
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10:35 a.m. Mates Of State
They're playing The Varsity Theater with Black Kids on April 12th.
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10:30 a.m. The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
They will be releasing their debut album, Fruit in April.
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10:20 a.m. Heartless Bastards
They're playing The Varsity with The Gaslight Anthem on April 4th.
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10:10 a.m. Local Music - Atmosphere
Check them out on Artist Meets Artist with Brother Ali at The Fine Line Music Cafe on March 9th.

Tunes On The Telly Tonight 03/02/09

Posted at 2:22 PM on March 2, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)

Tunes On The Telly Tonight:
U2 on Letterman
Van Morrison on Jimmy Fallon

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