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19 Days to go: Arctic Monkeys - From The Ritz To The Rubble (live on Jools Holland, 2005)

Apr 4, 2007, 1:07am Rock 'n' roll star

Time to rock out a little bit. I was seriously headbanging to this tune when I saw them for the first time in Chicago . Did I mention, people were spilling beer on me from the balcony?! Ahhhh, the good times, I love rock 'n' roll: Related videos (these are awesome) : Arctic Monkeys - From The Ritz To The Rubble (live Astoria, London 06-10-2005) [...]

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The Hold Steady: "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" sucks!

Apr 4, 2007, 1:05am Rock 'n' roll star

I love baseball and the MN Twins , so this really bugs me: Hold Steady record the Twin Cities version of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". This is the WORST rendition (shit) of the tune I've ever heard. Again, has everybody completely lost their mind??? Seriously, I'll take the Goo Goo Dolls version over this any day. The Hold Steady sucks. Almost as much as The Decemberists do. OK, [...]

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Kings of Leon - Because Of The Times

Apr 4, 2007, 12:22am Rock 'n' roll star

Here's my CD review in 3 words: It fucking rocks. Check out some tunage from the album: Video: Kings of Leon - On Call (my fave song at the moment): [...]

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Little Man @ SxSW

Apr 3, 2007, 11:26pm Rock 'n' roll star

Check out the music & interview over @ MNStories . Related Videos : YouTube: Little Man live @ 7th Street Entry 3/2/07: Also, you can catch 'em live this weekend, 4/6/07: mp3: Little Man - Undertow Little Man Website / MySpace

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Smile: MSP Concert Announcement - Lily Allen is coming to the Twin Cities!

Apr 3, 2007, 9:10pm Rock 'n' roll star

Finally! She's skipped us on all of her previous US tours. 05/24/07: Lily Allen @ First Avenue . Related: BRIAT: Lily Allen @ The Metro (Chicago 2/8/07) Pitchfork: The biggest midget in the game gets sick and cancels gigs . You know about the feud, right? YouTube: Lily Allen - Littlest Things: [...]

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23 - 20 Days to go: Arctic Monkeys found in Cuba and India! Mashups & Covers...

Apr 3, 2007, 1:04am Rock 'n' roll star

Hope my reader(s) had a nice weekend! I did. Nice and relaxing, no live rock 'n' roll after last weekend's craziness... It's early in the workweek so let's have some fun. A couple of cool, amusing, and even booty-shakin' mashups and covers for you: Rhythms del Mundo vs Arctic Monkeys - Dancing Shoes: Bollywood Vs Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor: [...]

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24 Days to go: Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down (live @ Reading, 2006)

Mar 30, 2007, 1:12am Rock 'n' roll star

Let's stick with the Reading Festival 2006 for one more day. Did you know: " When The Sun Goes Down " was actually titled " Scummy " on the band's early demos? Now you do. I love the audience participation in the live version. Related videos : Arctic Monkeys - Scummy (live Astoria, London 06-10-2005) Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down (official video) And while I was looking through [...]

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25 Days to go: Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before The Lights Come On (live @ Reading, 2006)

Mar 29, 2007, 2:09am Rock 'n' roll star

25 days until " Favourite Worst Nightmare " drops in the UK. I'm starting the countdown, by posting a video every day until then... One of my favorite tunes from the boys. I also love the non-live-video (which I've posted before). The song can be found on the CD-Single: Leave Before The Lights Come On Arctic Monkeys Website / The Riot Van / MySpace

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White Light Riot returns with new tunage

Mar 29, 2007, 12:01am Rock 'n' roll star

Alert! Local rockers White Light Riot just posted 3 new tunes off their forthcoming album " Atomism " (July 2007 via 50 Entertainment ) on their revamped MySpace . Also, since it's a long time until July, they've just put out a new limited release EP titled " Out of Sight ". It features the same 3 songs, as well as a re-produced version of the single " Out of Sight ", and b-side " Tin Soldiers ". More details on their website . You can also check [...]

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Humane Society Benefit @ Turf Club 3/24/07

Mar 27, 2007, 1:23am Rock 'n' roll star

I checked out a pretty cool live local music event for a good cause last Saturday. Out of the many bands playing, I caught the following: Maps of Norway: The Deep Pool: The Kiln: Duplomacy: Ice Palace: [...]

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Birdmonster live @ Varsity Theater 3/23/07

Mar 26, 2007, 11:47pm Rock 'n' roll star

More: Flickr Photos | Flickr Slideshow True or False? Did Birdmonster absolutely rock the Varsity Theater last Friday night? Did they, per Jill and I, play " Balcony " twice? (mp3 here ) Did Brody and I invade the stage again? Are the guys in the band about the nicest people you'll ever meet? Yes, obviously they're all true. What a great and absolutely fun show. And yes, [...]

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Birdmonster live tonight / Jamie T / MSP Concert Announcement / Culture Bully Interview / Alex Gaudino

Mar 23, 2007, 1:43am Rock 'n' roll star

( Birdmonster live @ 400 Bar 10/24/06 ) Just a few quickies for you today: > San Francisco's Birdmonster returns to the Twin Cities tonight @ Varsity Theater . To say these guys are fun live, would be a great understatement. I would know, as I wound up playing the drums on stage last time they were here @ 400 Bar . Don't miss 'em; Pulse and Brody agree. Local bands Belles of Skin City , Aneuretical , [...]

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BRMC: Baby 81

Mar 22, 2007, 1:02am Rock 'n' roll star

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club , what a great name for a band... And what a great band they are. I've loved these guys since the first time I saw them in tightly packed 400 Bar . Or was it the time they blew out the speaker system at the Quest Club with The Rapture ?! I don't know... Anyway, they're coming out with their 3rd record " Baby 81 " 5/1/07 and everything I've heard from it sounds like dynamite. It's like somebody told them to combine the [...]

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Karaoke: Brianstorm

Mar 22, 2007, 1:01am Rock 'n' roll star

Check it out, now you can sing along:

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Snow Patrol covering Bright Eyes @ SxSW

Mar 22, 2007, 1:01am Rock 'n' roll star

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MSP Concert Announcements

Mar 22, 2007, 12:19am Rock 'n' roll star

Just announced: 04/05/07: Elvis Perkins / Let's Go Sailing @ 400 Bar . Actually, I'm not sure if this one is new, or not... however, Let's Go Sailing is on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic tomorrow (Thu 3/22/07 11:00 AM PST). 04/20 - 4/21/07 : Modest Mouse @ Orpheum Theatre . All tour dates here . What the fuck is Johnny Marr doing in this band [...]

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Video: Pete Townshend with the Fratellis - The Seeker

Mar 21, 2007, 12:44am Rock 'n' roll star

(Photo courtesy of Spin.com ) I guess a little " music shing ding " went down last weekend in Austin, Texas. Turns out Pete Townsend joined The Fratellis on-stage for a set-closing rendition of The Who's " The Seeker ". Is it considered a "cover-tune" if Pete joins you on stage? I'm not sure ;) Anyway, watch the whole video here . ( Thx Solace )

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The Rakes - Ten New Messages

Mar 20, 2007, 11:44pm Rock 'n' roll star

These London boys really put on quite a show when I saw them a Varsity Theater 7/11/06 . I love love love their new album " Ten New Messages ". Such a great departure from the debut . Along with Amy Winehouse's " Back to Black " this is my front-runner for album of the year so far. Check out a couple of tunes: mp3: The Rakes - Suspicious Eyes (A+) mp3: The Rakes - When Tom Cruise [...]

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London Calling - 3/9/07 Show Now Online

Mar 20, 2007, 11:28pm Rock 'n' roll star

I talked about this a couple of times before. Well, did anybody catch the best 2 hours of radio in a long time, late night Friday 3/9/07 on KFAI ? Needless to say I thought it was brilliant. The US terrestrial radio premiere of " Brianstorm " by you-know-who blew me away... DJ John Carlson was kind enough to email me the complete playlist and full mp3s of the show: HOUR ONE: mp3 (Big Ben chimes intro) [...]

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Local stuff in the blogosphere

Mar 20, 2007, 11:26pm Rock 'n' roll star

A couple of things I found interesting today: CityPages: Soviet Propaganda . Local blogger, turned DJ. Hmmmm... My Old Kentucky Blog: Brother Ali : The Undisputed Truth .

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