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 2012, Minnesota Public Radio Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:49 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mark Wheat http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/the_chart_show_6.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/the_chart_show_6.shtml The Chart Show Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:49 CST Jake Rudh We could easily do a program on just Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music alone (and we will), but tonight he's just a part of what's to come at 10pm http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/transmission_vi_130.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/transmission_vi_130.shtml Transmission Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:42:56 CST Brett Baldwin The refrain "We on Award Tour with Muhammad my man..." is a nod to Ali Shaheed's brilliance in utilizing 'We Gettin Down' by Weldon Irvine http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/beats_from_the.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/beats_from_the.shtml Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:20:15 CST The Current Playlist for Passport Approved, February 8, 2012. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/passport_approv_27.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/passport_approv_27.shtml Passport Approved Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:44:30 CST Jade What is Extraterrestrial Visitor day exactly? Let's take this directly from their website: "A day 'to celebrate and honor all past, present and future extraterrestrial visitors in ways to enhance relationships among all citizens of the cosmos, known and... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/930_coffee_brea_82.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/930_coffee_brea_82.shtml 9:30 Coffee Break Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:59 CST Steve Seel Today in: 1964 - The Beatles made their first live U.S. television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The band perform five songs, including "I Want To Hold Your Hand.," before an estimated television audience of 73 million people... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/today_in_music_682.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/today_in_music_682.shtml Music History Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:10:35 CST Peter Valelly http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/whats_new_on_th_1.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/whats_new_on_th_1.shtml Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:24:29 CST The Current A preview of this week's Current Presents featuring the Making Music series at the Whole Music Club. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/current_present_3.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/current_present_3.shtml The Current Presents Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:24:30 CST Jake Rudh One of the best intros to a rock song...ever. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/transmission_vi_129.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/transmission_vi_129.shtml Transmission Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:21:06 CST Alex Wright This week on Time Machine Tuesday 1959 is the featured year in music. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/time_machine_tu_4.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/time_machine_tu_4.shtml Time Machine Tuesday Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:59:58 CST The Current If you're still trying to figure out the perfect Valentine's Day gift, look no further than Charles Bradley, an astonishingly gifted 63-year-old soul singer who recently announced the "Valentine's Day... Gotta Make It Right!" contest, where fans are encouraged to enter to win a chance for the man himself to call their loved one and sing his ballad "Lovin' You, Baby" to them on Valentine's Day. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/charles_bradley.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/charles_bradley.shtml Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:01:52 CST Jade Today is national Boy Scout day, so for all you former boy/girl scouts, time to reminise about the "good ol' days." For everyone else, you can visit the official scouting website and check out the list of Merit Badges... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/930_coffee_brea_80.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/930_coffee_brea_80.shtml 9:30 Coffee Break Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:33:14 CST Jade Minnesota Monthly's Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl, stops by today to chat about the new generation of chefs in Minnesota: Listen Rye Controversy and The Top 5 Delis What are the top Jewish delicatessens in the Twin Cities? Depends on who you... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/dining_with_dar_75.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/dining_with_dar_75.shtml Morning Show Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:45 CST Steve Seel Birthdays: Singer Vince Neil of Motley Crue is 51. Today in: 1960 - The House of Representatives' Special Subcommittee on Legislative Oversight began its investigation into disc jockey payola. Deejays from Boston and Cleveland were called to testify. 1964... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/today_in_music_681.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/today_in_music_681.shtml Music History Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:06:58 CST Brett Baldwin What makes 'I Left My Wallet in El Segundo' so funky? http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/samples_from_th.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/music_blog/archive/2012/02/samples_from_th.shtml Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:27:02 CST