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On this day in 1977, the legendary actress Joan Crawford died of a heart attack in her New York City apartment. Less than two years after Crawford’s death her adopted daughter Christina published the book Mommie Dearest, in which she alleged that her mother had been emotionally and physically abusive to both she and her adopted brother. The book was later made into a film, starring Faye Dunaway as Crawford. Today we have the song Mommi I’m A Misfit by The Tragics. Happy belated Mother’s Day!
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On this day in 2005 The Lucksmiths played at PA’s Lounge in Somerville, MA. Today we have a live recording of Camera-Shy by The Lucksmiths. Happy Friday!
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Jonathan Richman is playing in Seattle tonight! Today we have a Monologue about Bermuda by Jonathan Richman.
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Los Campesinos are playing in Seattle tonight! Today we have Romance Is Boring by Los Campesinos!
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Casper & the Cookies played at the Comet Tavern in Seattle last night. Today we have Sid from Central Park by Casper & the Cookies. Happy Monday!
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On this day in 1991 Nirvana signed to DGC for $287,000. Less than two weeks earlier (on 4/17/91) they had played a show at the Ok Hotel in Seattle with Bikini Kill and Fitz Of Depression. Their set included an impromptu version of The Troggs’ “Wild Thing”. Today we have Wild Pack of Something by Iji. Happy Friday!
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On this day in 1983 the film Valley Girl was released in 442 theaters across the U.S. The movie’s plot was loosely based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Songs by The Clash, Culture Club, Bananarama and The Jam were shown in the film’s closing credits, however, none of these songs actually appeared in the film. After the movie was completed, problems arose in acquiring the music rights and substitute songs had to be dubbed in. Altogether, the music rights cost $250,000 on top of the film’s original $350,000 budget. The planned release of a Valley Girl soundtrack album on Epic Records was cancelled due to the clearance problems with some of the songs, but in 1994 Rhino Records released an unofficial Valley Girl soundtrack. Today we have the song Johnny, Are You Queer? by Josie Cotton, which did appear in the film.
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We’re still building and making improvements to this site. The merch page should be up and going now.
In other news: I was contacted by Lee Grutman and he wanted me to let folks know that there are still 19 days left to participate in his Kickstarter Project for the Tullycraft Ttribute Album.
Today we have a live recording of T-Shirt Weather by The Lucksmiths.
Tonight in Seattle
If you are looking for something to do in the Seattle area tonight (4/23) Three Imaginary Girls is hosting a listening party for the new album by the New Pornographers. The album hasn’t been released yet, so this is an opportunity to hear it in its entirety before the officially Matador Records release date on May 4. This happy hour event is taking place at Neptune Coffee (at 8415 Greenwood Ave N.) from 6p-7:30p, and it’s free! There will be 21+ drink specials and various giveaways such as pair of one-day tickets to Sasquatch for Monday 5/31 – the day the New Pornographers are set to play. If that wasn’t enough, Luke Burbank (the host of TBTL) will be hosting Arrested Development trivia starting at 8p. It’s almost too much fun for one evening! See you there. Today we have Laws Have Changed by the New Pornographers. Happy Friday!
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