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Song of the Day: Christmas .. The Smithereens

Happy Holidays!

Christmas - The Smithereens

Save the Date: Upcoming Chicago Shows

Dec 31:
Black Keys at Riviera
Urge Overkill at House of Blues

Jan 1:
Black Keys at Riviera
Chris Isaak at House of Blues

Jan 14:
G Love and Special Sauce at House of Blues

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Video: Shawn Smith covering Crown Of Thorns

Shawn Smith is one of my favorite singers. In this video, the Seattle-based artist covers Mother Love Bone’s Crown Of Thorns. Dig it.

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Favorite songs from 2009

Here are some of my favorite songs from a ton a great records that came out this year. These are songs that moved and inspired me and I seemed to play them over and over again.

Favorites of 2009

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Song of the Day: What Are You Willing To Lose .. Lucero

The indiePulse Song of the Day features favorite new songs from emerging and established artists. Today’s featured selection is “What Are You Willing To Lose” by Memphis-based rock band Lucero. The song is from their latest record and major label debut, 1372 Overton Park which was produced by Ted Hutt.

 

What Are You Willing To Lose –...

 

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Video: Glue Girls .. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

Tour Dates:
12/6 - Vestal, NY - Mandela Room / Binghamton University
12/7 - Brooklyn, NY - The Bell House
12/8 - Columbus, OH - The Summit
12/9 - Bloomington, IN - The Bishop
1/28 -  Chicago, IL - Schubas
1/29 - Urbana, IL - Courtyard Cafe
1/30 - Columbia, MO - Mojo's
1/31 - Lawrence, KS - Jackpot Saloon

 

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A Place To Bury Strangers tour dates with The Big Pink

03/10/10  San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
03/12/10  Seattle, WA @ Neumos
03/13/10  Vancouver, BC @ Venue
03/14/10  Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
03/18/10  Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave
03/19/10  Madison, WI @ Turner Hall
03/20/10  Chicago, IL @ Metro
03/22/10  Newport, KY @ Southgate House
03/23/10  Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
03/24/10  Toronto, ONT @ Mod Club
03/26/10  Montreal, QUE @ Cabaret
03/27/10  Boston, MA @ Paradise
03/28/10  Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwells
03/30/10  New York, NY @ Webster Hall
03/31/10  Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
04/01/10  Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
04/02/10  Chapel Hill, NC @ Cats Cradle
04/03/10  Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
04/05/10  Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder
04/07/10  Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Studio
04/08/10  Austin, TX @ Parish
04/09/10  Dallas, TX @ Granada
04/10/10  Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
04/11/10  Denver, CO @ Bluebird
04/12/10  Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
04/14/10  Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room
04/15/10  San Diego, CA @ Casbah

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Jeremy Toback’s new band - ONS

Been a fan of Jeremy’s for a long time now and have been patiently waiting for some new rock stuff.  Well, it is here. The new new electro-rock outfit is called ONS and his partner is Herb Graham, Jr. The pair just released its first EP on iTunes and have featured them in the alternative new and notables. You can listen two the new stuff and get a free download on the ONS myspace page. Dig it.

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Song of the Day: Don’t Rush by Tegan & Sara

The indiePulse Song of the Day features favorite new songs from emerging and established artists. Today’s featured selection is “Don’t Rush” by Calgary, Alberta’s singer/songwriter/sister-duo Tegan and Sara. The up-tempo pop gem is from their sixth record, Sainthood [Vapour/Sire] and was produced by DCFC’s Chris Walla.

 

Don't Rush - Tegan & Sara

 

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Why do schools kill creativity?

I just finishing watching this TED Talk in which Sir Ken Robinson discusses [rather entertainingly] the importance to move from a education model that crushes creativity.

When I was in elementary school I remember coming to a realization that school was about being right. Even though I was involved in art and music programs I sometimes felt that even those classes were all about getting the right answer. One of the things that fascinates me is how some people have gone on to fully creative careers both in business and in the arts despite an education model [and to a certain extent, a culture] that crushes creativity. I know for a lot of these folks, the path was hard and continues to be difficult – but it is their passion. They are the dreamers and the problem solvers. I agree that now, more than ever, we need to allow our kids to embrace and “practice” being creative. It shouldn’t be so hard.

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