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Due to a flood in Vikings memorabilia being put up for auction, eBay has closed it’s doors. After Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, Vikings fans realize that they actually PAID FOR jerseys, flags, mugs, cups, hats, jackets and the list goes on. Local Vikings fan Tom Belfar said, “I’m just really glad I kept my Packers stuff. I mean, with Favre possibly retiring this year, I might need to switch teams again next fall. The Pack is looking good.”

Favre Jerseys are the most abundantly available after whispers of retirement started up. The perennial retiree mentioned to one of the janitors of the Superdome Sunday night that, “I’m going to call Mort and retire…..but not officially, probably…..I’m going to see how I feel in July. Wear do I put these towels?” Mr. Favre left the locker room and left his pants on the ground.

In a related story, Prince’s Vikings fight song has been banned from all airwaves everywhere. Even home use could result in a $450 fine. The FCC has determined that not only is the song detrimental to the health of all living creatures, but in solely responsible for the loss to the New Orleans Saints Sunday night. The Vikings players could not stop thinking about how horrible and stomach-retching it was. Prince plans to re-release Purple Rain under the new title Purple Pain on February 7th.

(pst… this is fake news, dummy)

Well another one bites the dust as they say. The Uptown Bar has been a staple of the Minneapolis music scene for nearly a 100 years could quite possibly be closing its doors for good. After the Minneapolis Planning Commission approved the demolishing of the building for a new 3 story shopping area. Although there are talks about moving the bar to a new location. That has yet to be determined if it will even happen.

Keep your eyes posted to Sianetradio.com and we will keep you updated!

We at Sianet Radio would like to say, “Happy Birthday” and “Get wasted” to two of our bloggers. Congrats you are getting old!

The very beautiful Heather will be 28 on Aug.20th and is our view into the poetry and independent film world. She is also and actor and model. You can hear her vocals and poetry in the group The Lyre Effect.

The chick magnet known as Jake will be 24 on Aug.21st. Jake is a studio musician and small time producer out in Hollywood, CA. Not only that he is the lead guitarist and song writer for the Metal band 80 Proof Riot.

Just wanted everyone to know that we are on facebook and you should really become a “fan”. Help promote your favorite online radio station and local music. Spread the word. Sianetradio.com Independent Music for Independent Minds

Thats right everyone. The staph infection here at Sianetradio.com decided to broaden our horizons and open up our frugal pocket books to bring on some new staffers. So welcome on our new comrades by reading their blogs and commenting on their ideals even if they are a little out there.

-Sianetradio.com staph infections-

Here are your adds to the rotation for this week:

Albums
House of Large Sizes – Idiots Out Wandering Around
The Life and Times – Suburban Hymns
Travis Morrison Hellfighters
Solid Gold – Bodies of Water
Mudhoney – My Brother the Cow
Military Special – E.P.
Mark Mallman – Best of Mark Mallman 1998-2008
Kingfield – Letters Post Mortem
Hunting Club – Pretty/Ugly
Chooglin’ – Nice Place, Nice Party, Nice Folks
The Bad Plus – Prog
Riddle of Steel – Python
Riddle of Steel – 1985
Riddle of Steel – Got This Feeling
Andrew Bird – Armchair Apocrypha
Maritime – We, The Vehicle
Fugazi – Repeater (Plus 3 Songs)
Fugazi – The Argument
The Dismemberment Plan – Change
The Dismemberment Plan – The Dismemberment Plan is Terrified
Travis Morrison – Travistan
So Many Dynamos – Flashlights

Singles
His Mischief – Rock Song (Hyperopia)
Big Surf – High Spy
Arcwelder – The Hope
Maitera – Paralyzed
Shadowcraft – Petals of a Black Rose
Under Eden – Serpent Birth
We Are Legion – A Night to Dismember
Bill Mike – Secure
Blue Felix – Mind of Stones
Cwn Annwn – The Djinn
Far Forbidden – Mend with Nails
Atmosphere – Bird Sings Why the Cage I Know
Colonial Vipers Attack – Waiting
Tapes N’ Tapes – Just Drums
Tapes N’ Tapes – Cowbell
Tapes N’ Tapes – Buckle
Bear Claw – Point A To Point
Black Eyed Snakes – Mexican Half-Stick
The Beautiful Girls – Periscopes
The Beautiful Girls – Morning Sun
The Oranges Band – Operator
Seventh Calling – Perfect Silence
Cold Colours – Redemption

Sad news to report from over the weekend: St. Paul singer-songwriter Jeff Hanson was found dead in his apartment on Friday. He was 31. The Star Tribune reports that he “likely died from a fall or other accident at the concrete-floored apartment, which he had just moved into days earlier.”

Hanson started rocking very young, as the frontman for Milwaukee-area teen-emo kids M.I.J., one of many bands inspired by the success of The Promise Ring. But Hanson really found his voice on his own, clearly inspired by Elliott Smith—another rocker who decided to follow a quieter muse. Hanson sent a tape of demos to Kill Rock Stars, which released three albums, including last year’s Madam Owl.

Read the complete Article over at twincities.decider.com

Two nights of THE SKULLCRANES? I mean, really? Yup.

They’re releasing their first CD with Crustacean Records out of Madison and I for one, hope to be sober enough to actually make to their set. Now, I’d be SUPER excited for the listening party if it weren’t for the fact I’ve been listening to this record just about every Tuesday and Thursday for the past month after band practice while playing 301 with Ponyboy. (I let him win sometimes. It makes him feel good)

So, I HAVE heard the album and approve. Officially, the suck factor is very low. Especially from a bunch of fuck-0ffs like these guys. There are suspicions that they didn’t even write the material. It’s that good. Hey who of us can’t relate to being down to our last 5 bucks, or making fun of Maplewood rockers? Bumming cigs and bitchin’ cars is what they’re all about. Beer and toothpaste………that’s all I’s gotsta say.

Here’s the deets (don’t say I never did anything for you):

5/15/2009 7:00 PM
Skullcrane Happy hour and listening party@ The Bulldog
The Bulldog Uptown on Lyndale, Minneapolis,
Cost: FREE
Happy hour with drink specials from 7 to 10. Listen to the new Skullcrane record and be the first kid in the neighborhood to own one!

5/16/2009 9:00 PM at C.D. RELEASE@ THE C.U.
Club Underground, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418
Cost: do it
20 DOLLAR LOVE DROIDS ATTACK BLOODCOW

This Thursday (May 7th, 2009) Orange Blank will be at the Uptown Bar to release the album “1973″. The Invincible Kids, Winter Gloves, Landspeeder and Iced Ink will be “tearin’ the roof off” of the place as well. (full show details at bottom)

1973 was recorded in two days at Signature Tone Studios in May of 2008. Then bassist Mike Johnson (The Skullcranes) had planned to move out of the state, so the band decided to get the songs recorded quickly. The first day consisted of tracking all of the music live in studio. There is ONE overdub and that was for some feedback on the song 10211. Most songs were one takes and “Last Time” was only performed live once before it was recorded. The second day was vocals that led into the wee hours of the morning.

The album is available at
Amazon.com and anywhere the band performs. More vendors on the way.

The Orange Blank CD Release Show:

Thursday, May 7th

The Invincible Kids
Winter Gloves
Orange Blank
Landspeeder
Iced Ink

Uptown Bar and Cafe’
3018 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408 – (612) 823-4719

See you at the show!

WHATUP!? We want to thank everyone that came out to the SiaNet Radio Relaunch Party! AND we’d really like to thank, The Grande Machine, Dennis Asher, Iye, Middlepicker and Class of ‘86 for playing. It was a great show and we had a lot of fun. We hope you did, too.

We also have to thank Understream Network for providing FREE TACOS and a FREE KEG OF PBR! Ponytail Catering needs a big ol’ slap on the ass, too! Thanks everyone! Don’t be shy.

We’ll keep you posted on more on-location shows that come up and until then, enjoy the shows!