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The Fifth Element was released on this day in 1997. It was selected as the opening film for the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. The production design for the movie was developed by Jean Giraud (Moebius) and Jean-Claude Mézières and showed a strong influence of French comic storytelling. The costume design was created by French fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, who produced 954 costumes used in the film. The movie was written and directed by Luc Besson. Today we have the song The Stars, The Moon, The Sun And The Clouds by FRENCH. Happy Friday!

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On this day in 1886, Pharmacist John Styth Pemberton invented a carbonated beverage in his laboratory as a nonalcoholic alternative to his French Wine Coca, in the event that the pending national temperance movement might prohibit the sale of the alcohol. The formula he created would later be named "Coca-Cola". Today we have a live version of the John Prine classic Hello In There performed by MICHAEL STIPE and BILLY BRAGG.

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Director Amy Heckerling was born on this day in 1954. In addition to directing Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982, Heckerling directed an update of Jane Austen's 1816 novel Emma, titled Clueless in 1995. The film told the story of Cher Horowitz, a good-natured valley girl-type (she actually lived in Beverly Hills and was quite out of her element in a sequence that took place in the valley). Many considered the film a "turn of the century" rarity for its new fashion innovation of plaid, knee-high socks, and pastel colors; and also for its up and coming technology showcasing the wide use of cellular phones and pagers, which in 1995, were mostly used by the rich and not the common folk. Today we have Hello Hello Hi by FROM BUBBLEGUM TO SKY. You can catch From Bubblegum to Sky playing a couple shows with Tullycraft in June (in NYC and Washington, DC).

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The Northern Exposure episode "Spring Break" first aired on this day in 1991. Things got a little crazy as the town waited for the annual ice breakup and the annual "running of the bulls" down the streets of Cicely. Joel and Maggie found themselves irresistibly drawn together, while Maurice was attracted to a dominating state trooper. Today we have a cover of the Rod Stewart classic Young Turks by SEXTON BLAKE.

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THE CLASH played a club called Eric's in Liverpool on this day in 1977. In the crowd, Pete Wylie met a fella named Julian Cope dancing in front of him. They found that they had common interests in music and Pete introduced Julian to another friend of his, Ian McCulloch. The three decided to start their own band. This was the very moment that became the genesis for the bands Echo & The Bunnymen and The Teardrop Explodes. Today we have Formed A Band by ART BRUT.

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Lily Allen was born on this day in 1985. She was once quoted as saying "everyone who bought Paris Hilton's debut album should be killed off." Today we have LILY ALLEN'S take on The Pretenders classic Don't Get Me Wrong. Happy Friday!

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Today we have Hurricane Eyes by THE OLD HAUNTS. The Olympia, WA trio features Tobi Vail, who was in The Go Team (the K band), and is best known for her time spent in Bikini Kill. The Old Haunts have a new album called Poisonous Times out on Kill Rock Stars. Happy May Day!

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On this day in 1927, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford became the first celebrities to leave their footprints in concrete at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Today we have Unfair Kind Of Fame by THE PASTELS.

TULLYCRAFT TUESDAY

Hey! Here are the TULLYCRAFT East Coast dates with venues & line-ups:

June 11th - Winooski, VT at The Monkey House w/ The Smittens

June 12th - Boston at PA's Lounge w/ Pants Yell! & The Smittens

June 13th - NYC Popfest at Pianos w/ Pants Yell!, The Besties & From Bubblegum To Sky

June 14th - Philadelphia at The Barbary w/ Scary Monster

June 15th - Washington, D.C. at Red and Black Bar w/ Sprites & From Bubblegum To Sky

Today we have the song I Want You Back by SPRITES.

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On this day in 1930, the first night game of organized baseball in history took place in Independence, Kansas. The Independence team lost 13-3 to the Muskogee, Oklahoma team, its Western Association rival. Today we have the song Opening Night by THE POOH STICKS.

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President Harry S. Truman officially opened the White House bowling alley on this day in 1947. The West Wing bowling alley had been intended to open as part of Truman’s 63rd birthday celebration on May 8, but construction was completed ahead of schedule. Truman’s favorite pastime was poker and although he had not bowled since he was a teenager, he hoisted the first ball, knocking down 7 out of 10 pins. One of the pins is now on display at the Smithsonian. Today we have The Mayflower Compact by FOXGLOVE HUNT. Happy Friday!

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How can the NYC Popfest afford to put together such a stellar line-up? Well in part, thru benefit shows like the one going on tonight at the Cake Shop in NYC (152 Ludlow St between Stanton and Rivington). For only $3 you can catch Brasilia (members of Mahogany), The Bright Lights (Brooklyn), and Hands and Knees (Massachusetts), and you'll be supporting the NYC Popfest. Now that's a bargain priced indie dance party! Today we have Prized Fighter by BRASILIA.

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The KRAFTWERK single "Pocket Calculator" was released in the US on this day in 1981. The single came packaged in a faux Japanese, see-through sleeve. It was pressed on dayglow yellow vinyl and the non-LP flipside, "Dentaku" was "Pocket Calculator" sung in Japanese. Today we have the song Pocket Calculator by KRAFTWERK.

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Last year the Skatterbrain blog conducted an un-scientific poll to determine the Royal Court Of Twee. In other words, the top 10 twee bands as voted on by its readers. While I found the final list to be pretty well rounded, I was disappointed that THE ORCHIDS hadn't been included on the list. The Orchids were certainly one of the more interesting bands on Sarah Records. They developed musically far more than any band except, maybe, The Field Mice. In my opinion, they encompass twee. Today we have the song Caveman by THE ORCHIDS. You can catch them at this year's NYC Popfest.

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A lot of folks are celebrating birthdays today. Happy Birthday: Robert Smith (The Cure), Charles Grodin (actor), Harold Hollingsworth (former Tullycraft guitarist), Iggy Pop (The Stooges), Paul Carrack (Squeeze), Melissa Coish, (Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 1996), Michael Franti (Spearhead), Queen Elizabeth II, (English Royalty), and Tony Danza (Who's the Boss). Today we have Hungover (And Over Again) by THE TOOTHACHES.