The Current Music Blog: March 6, 2009 Archive

Today In Music History, 3-6-09

Posted at 7:51 AM on March 6, 2009 by Steve Seel (1 Comments)

1944 - David Gilmour was born
1944 - Mary Wilson (The Supremes) was born.
1967 - The Beatles recorded sound effects onto the song 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' at Abbey Road studios in London.
1982 - The Go-Go's started a six-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Beauty And The Beast.'
1998 - Oasis singer Liam Gallagher faced charges of head-butting a fan during a gig in Australia.
2004 - David Crosby was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon and marijuana after leaving his bag in a New York hotel.

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Jacko to Ride Off Into the Sunset?

Posted at 8:13 AM on March 6, 2009 by Steve Seel (1 Comments)

Michael Jackson has scheduled a series of concerts in London, dubbed "This Is It" - and hinted to be possibly his last shows ever. Presumably, it's been deemed important to squeeze in some high-profile shows within the next year, before his face falls off.

The cynical amongst us (yours truly included, of course), aren't buying this. Jacko has too many bills to pay, and merely auctioning off his many creepy possessions and properties isn't going to cover those expenses. Besides, what is he going to do with the rest of his life?

Don't answer that.

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Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - Caroline Smith and The Goodnight Sleeps 03/06/09

Posted at 10:06 AM on March 6, 2009 by Barb Abney

Song Of The Day Info - Local Music - Caroline Smith and The Goodnight Sleeps
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring the local band Caroline Smith and The Goodnight Sleeps with the tune "Closing the Doors" from their album Backyard Tent Set which is out now.
Catch them live this Sunday evening on The Local Show with Chris Roberts.
They've got upcoming shows with Cloud Cult and Ice Palace and they're playing The Honeydogs CD relase show with The Hopefuls.
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Live Blogging 03/06/09

Posted at 10:26 AM on March 6, 2009 by Barb Abney (1 Comments)

1:50 p.m. Local Music - The Invincible Kids
They're working on their debut full length. Until then, catch them at The Fine Line Music Cafe tonight.
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1:25 p.m. Franz Ferdinand
They're playing First Avenue on April 28th.
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1:15 p.m. Death Cab For Cutie
They're playing Roy Wilkins Auditorium with Cold War Kids and Ra Ra Riot on April 15th.
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1:10 p.m. Neko Case
You can still grab "People Got A Lotta Nerve" for free on our Song Of The Day Podcast page.
She's playing State Theater with Crooked Fingers on April 26th.
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1:00 p.m. - The Kills
They will release their Black Balloon EP on April 14th.
They're playing First Avenue on May 11th.
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11:45 a.m. Local Music - P.O.S.
He'll be appearing at Down In The Valley Records in Golden Valley tomorrow.
Check out the recent in-studio interview/performance with Mark Wheat.
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11:20 a.m. The Gaslight Anthem
They're playing The Varsity with Heartless Bastards on April 4th.
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11:10 a.m. Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Their forthcoming record, It's Blitz! and will be released on April 14th.
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10:40 a.m. Peaches
Read more about her inclusion on the War Child:Heroes compilation here. Her forthcoming album, I Feel Cream will be released in May.
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10:20 a.m. Van Morrison
Tune in for Sound Opinions this Sunday evening when Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot will be dissecting Astral Weeks.
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10:15 a.m. Andrew Bird
He's playing State Theater on April 11th.
Tickets are on sale now for his headlining gig at Radio City Music Hall on June 18th along with Calexico.
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My 3 Songs 03/06/09

Posted at 10:59 AM on March 6, 2009 by Barb Abney

My 3 Songs 03/06/09
Becky Langason from Minneapolis picked this set because..

"These are 3 songs that make me feel light and happy!"

"Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" by Vampire Weekend
"Love is the Law" by The New Standards
"I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince

Make your "My 3 Songs" requests here.

Tunes On The Telly Tonight/Tomorrow Night: 03/06/09

Posted at 4:04 PM on March 6, 2009 by Barb Abney

Tunes On The Telly Tonight/Tomorrow Night:
U2 on Letterman
N.A.S.A. on Carson Daly
M. Ward on Craig Ferguson
Ray LaMontagne on SNL

"Time" for Saturday's Honey-Do List

Posted at 6:46 PM on March 6, 2009 by Bill DeVille

Hey, I'll feature some songs in the key of time for my Honey-Do List assignment on Saturday. We spring forward with Daylight Savings time on Sunday, so I thought it would be fun to some songs pertaining to time!

I'll play tunes from Tom Waits, The Rolling Stones, The Chambers Brothers, Beck and others all during my Saturday shift.