One of the best concerts I saw last year was School of Seven Bells at the High Noon Saloon. I walked in with no expectation and walked out blow away by the School of Seven Bells live show.

The group is on tour in September and October in support of their fantastic new record, Disconnect From Desire, including stops in Chicago (9/17, Lincoln Hall) and Madison (9/18, Majestic Theatre) next month.

Giveaway: We have a pair of tickets to see School of Seven Bells at the Majestic in Madison and a copy of their new record, Disconnect From Desire to giveaway to the Muzzle of Bees faithful. Drop a comment telling us your favorite song of the moment (past or present) and if you’d prefer the concert tickets or the CD. We’ll select two winners at random on Friday. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address in your comment so we may contact you should you win.

MP3: School Of Seven Bells – “Windstorm”
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Buy: School Of Seven Bells – Disconnect From Desire

We had the supreme pleasure of hosting the Roadside Graves in Milwaukee just a little over a week ago. If you made it out to the Cactus Club, you know what a treat this band is. We had an amazing time with the band, launching water balloons at my neighbors houses, enjoyed a backyard bbq, and Colin even made a little cash.

I’m pleased to share the Aquarium Drunkard Session below with you. These were recorded at Infrasonic Studios in Los Angeles in August 2009, and thought to be lost and gone for good until recently resurfacing to the satisfaction of all. Since the Drunkard has some more Roadside Graves goodness coming your way the very near future, we got the green light to pass these tracks onto you. Enjoy!

Roadside Graves :: Aquarium Drunkard Lost Session (August, 2009)

MP3: Roadside Graves – “My Father Sat Me Down” (Aquarium Drunkard Session, 2009)
MP3: Roadside Graves – “Liv Tyler” (Aquarium Drunkard Session, 2009)
MP3: Roadside Graves – “Ruby” (Aquarium Drunkard Session, 2009)
MP3: Roadside Graves – “Wooden Walls” (Aquarium Drunkard Session, 2009)

Buy: Roadside Graves – You Won’t Be Happy With Me EP

[photo: Tim Griffin]

Welcome to the 49th podcast/download I’m co-hosting with Ryan Schleicher at 91.7 WMSE. We’re back after a little summer vacation ready to fill up your ears with some great music from past and present.

Vic Chesnutt – “(It’s No Secret) Satisfaction” / Lullaby For The Working Class- “Hypnotist (Song For Daniel H)” / Trampled By Turtles – “Victory” / Mel McDaniel – “Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On” / Little Wings – “Sing Wide” / Sharon Van Etten – “Love More” / Cotton Jones – “Soft Mountain Shake” / Ugly Casanova – “Here’s To Now” / Call Me Lightning – “The Saints” / Iron & Wine – “Belated Promise Ring” / Arthur Russell – “Goodbye Old Paint” / Twin Sister – “Lady Daydream” / Hurray For The Riff Raff – “Lately In Dm” / First Aid Kit – “Heavy Storm” / Frontier Ruckus – “The Upper Room” / Silver Jews – “San Francisco B.C.”

Download/Listen: Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 49
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[photo by Haley Jane Samuelson]

There’s a handful of records that I’m looking forward to hearing in the coming months. At the top of my wish-list is Future Weather, the forthcoming record from The War On Drugs due October 28th on Secretly Canadian. The release comes over two years since their last (and fantastic) release Wagonwheel Blues.

Here’s hoping the band comes through Wisconsin in support of the record. Take a listen to “Comin’ Through” from Future Weather below:

MP3: The War On Drugs – “Comin’ Through”

Here are the Wisconsin and Illinois shows we recommend you take in this week. Check them out below and let us know which ones you’ll be attending or ones you think should really make our list.

Upcoming Shows:

8/31 – Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound – Chill On The Hill, Humboldt Park (MILWAUKEE)
9/1 – Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin + Telekinesis – Canopy Club (CHAMPAIGN/URBANA)
9/2 – Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin + Telekinesis – Lincoln Hall (CHICAGO)
9/3 – Disco Biscuits – Congress Theater (CHICAGO)
9/4 – Kings Go Forth – Cathedral Square (MILWAUKEE)
9/4 – Asobi Sesku – Cactus Club (MILWAUKEE)
9/4 – Cracker – Cubby Bear North (CHICAGO)
9/4 – North Coast Music Festival – Union Park (CHICAGO)
9/5 – North Coast Music Festival – Union Park (CHICAGO)
9/5 – Crowded House – House of Blues (CHICAGO)
9/5 – Slash – Pabst Theater (MILWAUKEE)
9/5 – Vampire Weekend + Beach House + Dum Dum Girls – Aragon Ballroom (CHICAGO)

Just Announced:

9/23 – +/- (Plus/Minus) – The Frequency (MADISON)
9/29 – Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk – Majestic Theatre (MADISON)
10/10 – Dan Deacon + Lightning Bolt – TBA (CHICAGO)
11/6 – Jay Farrar – Majestic Theatre (MADISON)
11/12 – Frontier Ruckus – Cactus Club (MILWAUKEE)

+Bookmark our upcoming shows page for all your concert announcements+

A look at the 90-minute documentary, “The Promise: The Making of ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town,’” from the upcoming Bruce Springsteen release, The Promise: The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story. The recording sessions of Darkness On The Edge Of Town yielded over 70 songs. On November 16th, 21 of those unreleased songs will be released for the first time amongst a collection of 3 CD’s & 3 DVD’s. If you’re a die hard fan of the Boss, you’re already counting down the days.

Pre-Order: The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story (3 CD/3 DVD)