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January 30, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY DARLIN'

Look who's seeing double...

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Check Out The Best Cincy LIVE Songs of '08

Here is today's Funky Friday music video Cool Clip....

88-Keys>>True Feelings

Charles Misodi Njapa, better known by his stage name 88-Keys, is an American record producer and rapper.  Since his days as an assistant engineer, 88’ has produced records for numerous artists including Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Macy Gray, Musiq Soulchild and Consequence. Recently, 88' extended beyond his production credits to highlight his skills on the mic as MC, singer and collaborator, most notably on his solo debut album The Death of Adam released on November 11, 2008. Executively produced by 88's close friend Kanye West,^[6] the concept album tells the story of a man named Adam who has been murdered in a loft apartment in Harlem.^[7] In August 2008 a fifteen-track mixtape titled, Adam's Case Files, was released as a prequel to The Death of Adam. The album's first single titled "Stay Up! (Viagra)" was officially released through iTunes on September 9, 2008. In December 2008, 88' was highlighted as Spin Magazines' Artist of the Day.^[8]

January 29, 2009

The snow is gone and there is a great reason to get out tonight.  Boston band Passion Pit will be at Northside Tavern.  Passion Pit has quickly become one of the biggest buzz bands of 2009 and as I predicted here earlier they could become this year's Vampire Weekend.  Buzz or not, it's pretty cool when we get a band to come to town before they potentially completely blow up and tonight is one of those rare opportunities.  Check out this live performance by Passion Pit at New York's Bowery Ballroom from last fall for their song 'I've Got Your Number.'

See who got Snow Jobbed...

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Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Meiko>>Boys With Girlfriends

Meiko is an American singer/songwriter from Georgia who went to L.A. and released her debut album on her own without the help of a record label in 2007.  Amazingly the album garnered success on itunes and even topped the folk charts of intunes.  Now, with a record deal inked, Meiko has continued amazing success and this song, which is her latest release, has become one of the biggest songs of the year.  You may have caught her here last year as part of the Hotel Cafe Tour and expect her to be all about again in '09, including SXSW in March.

January 28, 2009

NBC has banned this PETA ad from airing during the Super Bowl.

Xavier has benefited from playing a tough schedule

and here is someone who agrees...

Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Snow Patrol>>Crack The Shutters

It seemed only fitting that today we share a clip from Irish Alt-rockers

Snow Patrol.  This is their latest single and expect a U.S. tour later

this year from a band well worth checking out live.

January 27, 2009

Cincinnati being attacked by SNOW!

and the worst is yet to come!!??

Celebrate the return of Snow in Cincy with $1 beers!

INDUSTRY NIGHT AT THE PATCH!

If you work in hospitality, come and have a few $1 beers at the Bramble Patch located at the corner of Bramble and Plainville, it's the best Tuesday night deal in town from 9p.m. until 2a.m.

Flight of the Conchords is back and this is

 the best song so far of the new season!

"SUGAR LUMPS"

Ever wonder what are the best and worst fast food french fries?

Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Franz Ferdinand>>Ulysses

On the third album from Scottish dance/punk rockers Franz Ferdinand we find the formula has remained the same but there is a gradual progression to a more refined sound.  This video is the  first single off of Tonight which is out today.

January 26, 2009

Who will draw more fans Wednesday night?

Queen City Burning

Another Elite Run?

There was a huge soccer game in Liverpool yesterday between Liverpool and their cross-town rivals Everton that ended in a 1-1 tie thus setting up a replay next Wednesday.  However about a week earlier at the train station there the people of Liverpool put aside their sporting differences and did this for T-Mobile...CLASSIC

Kate has an economic stimulus wine pick

 for us and a tattoo suggestion!

Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Animal Collective>>My Girls

Animal Collective are a musical collective of avant-garde musicians that hail from Baltimore and have been making exerimental indie rock/pop for the better part of this decade.  Their recent release, Merriweather Post Pavilion, has by far been the most critically acclaimed album of the new year.  This video is the for the first single off the new album.

January23, 2009

The economy hits a home run...

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Here is today's Funky Friday music video Cool Clip....

Flosstradamus feat. Caroline Polachek>>Big Bills

Flosstradamus are a couple of Chicago DJ's who just wanna make you dance, which should always be our goal on Fridays.  This track gets the lovely assistance from Caroline Polachek, have a great weekend!

January 22, 2009

Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Angus and Julia Stone>>Just A Boy

Angus and Julia Stone are a brother & sister duo from Austrailia.  They started in 2006 playing opening mike nights around the northern beaches of Sydney and quickly found themselves making the festival rounds to support their successful debut EP.   They then brought their music to the U.K. where more critical acclaim and attention found them.  They worked with the likes of Travis, and toured with David Gray.  2009 will see Angus and Julia Stone finally releasing a full length album here in the U.S. and they will be embarking on a U.S. tour this spring with Brett Dennen.  Their sound is soothing yet fractured in a indie folk like way.

January 21, 2009

Anyone good at NHL '94? We have a friend named Patrick who says he can't be beat.  If you think you can beat him, contact us and we just might set up a match!!??  In the meantime here's a great goal...

At Last! We gotta a 'balla' Pres...

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Happy Birthday Blob!

The Blue Blob was born January 21, 1983 and the 26 year old mascot made famous by ESPN wants nothing more than a win tonight for Xavier vs. St. Bonaventure...

In Need of a Quickie?

Kate is back with her first wine pick of 2009!

Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Andrew Bird>>Anonanimal (Live)

Another notable new album release this week is from Chicago native Andrew Bird.  Noble Beast, Bird's latest solo effort has been getting tons of buzz in part due to a NY Times blog he has contributed to discussing the process of making this album.  Known for his quirkiness and abilty to completely change up his songs live, the creative Andrew Bird is an amazing musician who is accomplished on multiple instruments, including the violin and guitar.

January 20, 2009

Smokey is feeling the U.C. frustration at...

Tuesday's are Cool because it's:

INDUSTRY NIGHT AT THE PATCH!

If you work in hospitality, come and have a few $1 beers at the Bramble Patch located at the corner of Bramble and Plainville, it's the best Tuesday night deal in town from 9p.m. until 2a.m.

Here is a great NY Times story about the Obama inauguration and

how it changes the perspective of young kids in America.

Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Matt and Kim>>Daylight

I know, I know, this is the first time in history we have repeated a Cool Clip but today is a special day.  There are several noteworthy new albums out today by the likes of Animal Collective, Andrew Bird, and Antony and the Johnsons.  However the most noteworthy of them all is the long awaited release by Matt and Kim, Grand.  Being their new album is out today and their video for the lead track 'Daylight' on the new album was our #1 Cool Clip of 2008, it seems only fitting that we give you an encore performance of this must see video by this must know duo!

January 19, 2009

Xavier delivers a sermon...

Busty Virgin Mary!

Chilean fashion designer is causing outrage over his adaptation of the Virgin Mary.

Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Lisa Hannigan & Gary Lightbody>>Some Surprise (Live)

This clip is a live performance from an evening featuring music by Irish artists.  Here we have Lisa Hannigan who most notably was the terrific back up vocalist for Damien Rice and Gary Lightbody the front man for Snow Patrol.  This is a good song and a fun performance of it to check out.  Lisa Hannigan recently released her first solo effort, Sea Sew, and is planning a two month U.S. tour that starts in February.  The closest stop for us is Louisville on March 12th and to see her perform live I am sure will be well worth the drive.

January 16, 2009

It was a Rhode win...

If I can beg everyone... Please! Please! Please! Watch this show...

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

I can't beg you any better than Lance McAlister...

Thursday night was the final episode of season three on Direct TV.
Season three now moves to NBC starting this Friday at 9pm.
I beg you to watch the show.
1. It's an incredible show 2. If you don't, I fear it will go away.
I know I rave about a lot of TV show...and I really like "24".
But this show is really so much better than anything else on TV that I can't do it justice. If you were to watch only one show I've ever talked about, make it this one.
      It's not as much a football show as a show about life experiences in a small town that has a passion for football. In fact, last night's episode did not have any game action. The writing, character development and storylines are simply outstanding. The show deals with coaching kids, pressures of winning, pressure of peers, growing up, relationships of parents and kids, boyfriend/girlfriend, decisions on college.....
      The characters are believable and better developed than any TV show I have ever watched. The coach and his wife are really, really good.....as is Matt the QB. 
As the status of Coach Taylor's job played out last night, I found myself thinking what Kelly and I would do in that situation. The last scene of the night (see picture)was amazing.  
      Here is an interview a former intern of my show did with the Executive Producer.Don't read if you haven't watched the final episode.
Here is a recap of last night if you missed it.
Friday night, 9pm, NBC. Give it a shot

The 3rd season on NBC starts tonight but those with Directv got a sneak preview of season 3, here are a few clips to give you a taste...

Matt and Julie

Tim and Lyla

Tyra and Landry

Coach Eric and wife Tami

The ending speech from the pilot episode that started it all

and kinda fitting after the airline event yesteday...

The terrorist birds evil attempt to kill innocent

humans is foiled by a hero named 'Sully'!

Moments before the emergency water landing...

Minutes after the emergency water landing...

Here's today's Funky Friday music video Cool Clip....

Notorious B.I.G.>>Mo Money Mo Problems

There are a multitude of reasons I chose this clip today but I'm not going to bore everyone with the details.  There is a new B.I.G. biopic coming out though it is getting mixed reviews.  Have a great weekend!

January 15, 2009

It's COLD!!!

Cincinnati, OH Updated Thursday, July 29, 2010 6:28 AM Fog 73°F High: 87°F Low: 64°F Wind: 0 mph Humidity: 100% MSN Weather Data provided by iMap

Welcome to the rest of the world Obama...

Hardline demonstrators burn posters of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, during a demonstration in support of the people of Gaza, in front of the Swiss Embassy in Tehran January 13, 2009.

REUTERS/Stringer

Bush is about to be history...will it be his friend?

Here is a slightly contrarian view.

Let's Move to Peru!!!

In a criticized ruling, the top court in Lima, Peru declared that workers cannot be fired for being drunk on the job...Full Story.

Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Orba Squara>>Gravel

Mitch Davis is Orba Squara a New York singer/songwriter who's first album, Sunshyness has furnished songs for Apple iPhone commercials and movies such as 'Wedding Daze.'  In fact, 9 out of the 10 songs on the album have been licensed for commercial use.  Orba Squara's music features organic instruments like the mandolin, sitar, and ukulele.  This particular video was made by a fan which is a practice encouraged by the artist.  Dubbed the new 'Moby' it appears this unique talent is someone we have all been listening too without even knowing it.

January 14, 2009

Check out the guys latest rants at...

Here is today's music video Cool Clip....

Ladyhawke>>My Delirium

Phillipa "Pip" Brown, better known as Ladyhawke is a singer/songwriter from New Zealand.  She finally has gone solo with her latest effort after spending years bouncing around with a few bands that got some modest attention.  Ladyhawke splashed big with her single, 'Paris is Burning' last summer and released a self titled album in Australia in September.  Expect a U.S. release sometime soon.  Her sound is interesting.  There is a definite punk influence in her new wave/electropop sound as she is said to be influenced by The Clash and Iggy and the Stooges.  She also mentions playing CBGB's with her former band as a 'defining' moment.  This is just a hunch but expect to hear much more from Ladyhawke her in the U.S. in 2009.

January 13, 2009

Tuesday's are awesome because it's:

INDUSTRY NIGHT AT THE PATCH!

If you work in hospitality, come and have a few $1 beers at the Bramble Patch located at the corner of Bramble and Plainville, it's the best Tuesday night deal in town from 9p.m. until 2a.m.

Barry Bonds to the Reds!!??

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