http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/?refid=0 The Current's Music Blog is your daily note for good music, news, and pop culture. With attempted jokes. Copyright 2009, Minnesota Public Radio Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:48:29 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Barb Abney Tonight: Levon Helm and Paul Simon http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/levon_helm_on_t.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/levon_helm_on_t.shtml Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:48:29 CDT Barb Abney 3 songs that everyone needs to hear! http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/3_songs_that_ev.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/3_songs_that_ev.shtml My Three Songs Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:42:53 CDT Barb Abney Get in on the "anti-folk" movement for free! http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/get_in_on_the_a.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/get_in_on_the_a.shtml Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:47:54 CDT Steve Seel Birthdays. Marc Almond (Soft Cell) is 50. Jim Kerr (vocals, Simple Minds) is 50. Courtney Love is 44. Isaac Brock (singer, guitarist, Modest Mouse) is 34. Jack White (born John Gillis) is 34. 1946 - Bon Scott (vocals, AC/DC) was... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/today_in_music_83.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/today_in_music_83.shtml Music History Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:39:04 CDT Mark Wheat Thanks for all the votes on our unofficial poll of the year in music so far. but not many of you commented on if it's been a good one so far? What do you think? I was undecided before doing... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/top_20_of_09_so.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/top_20_of_09_so.shtml Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:35:32 CDT Barb Abney Tunes On The Telly Tonight: July 8th http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/tunes_on_the_te_29.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/tunes_on_the_te_29.shtml Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:43:43 CDT Barb Abney 2 Brit bands + 1 Local band = My 3 Songs http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/3_songs_that_ma.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/3_songs_that_ma.shtml My Three Songs Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:27:00 CDT Barb Abney Masked musicians/camp counselors giving stuff away!!! http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/masked_musician.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/masked_musician.shtml Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:42:59 CDT Steve Seel Fewer installments of our 9:30 Coffee Break have been as popular as today's, when we invited you to share your favorite mis-heard song lyrics, also known as mondegreens. You're aware of the most well-known ones, such as "'scuse me while... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/im_a_pool-hall.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/im_a_pool-hall.shtml Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:41:02 CDT Steve Seel Birthdays: Joan Osborne is 46. Beck (Beck David Campbell) is 39. 1967 - The Monkees began a 29-date tour with The Jimi Hendrix Experience as support act. Hendrix was dropped after eight shows after being told his act was not... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/today_in_music_82.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/today_in_music_82.shtml Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:21:39 CDT Barb Abney Andrew Bird, Ben Harper and Relentless7, and M83 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/tunes_on_the_te_28.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/tunes_on_the_te_28.shtml Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:31:01 CDT Barb Abney 3 songs that will "Rock your Scotts off... " http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/3_songs_that_wi.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/3_songs_that_wi.shtml My Three Songs Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:47:39 CDT Barb Abney Son Volt release a new album and offer YOU free music today! http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/today_son_volt.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/today_son_volt.shtml Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:10:21 CDT Steve Seel 1968, The Yardbirds played their last gig before splitting up when they appeared in Luton. 1969, George Harrison recorded his new song "Here Comes the Sun" with just two other Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Star at Abbey Road... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/today_in_music_81.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/today_in_music_81.shtml Music History Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:16:57 CDT Barb Abney Tunes On The Telly Tonight: July 6th http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/tunes_on_the_te_27.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2009/07/tunes_on_the_te_27.shtml Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:20:46 CDT