Sleeping in the Aviary
The Bedlam Theatre
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday November 7th 2009
Everybody's Different - Live @ The Bedlam
I'm Old - Live @ The Bedlam
Write On - Live @ The Bedlam
Have you ever felt like you've been missing out? I asked a dear friend how I hadn't known about these guys when they've apparently have been around the block. He could only pour salt in the wound by coming back with "where were you four years ago when they were playing shows with Baby Guts?" Unfortunately I was probably at different shows. Well now I know what the deal is. Sleeping in the Aviary and A Paper Cup Band supported Anders Ponders for his CD Release. Great sets all around and more recordings to follow. Sleeping in the Aviary's releases, including their latest album "Expensive Vomit In A Cheap Hotel" can all be purchased through Science of Sound out of Madison, WI. You can catch Sleeping in the Aviary at The Nomad November 19th as part of Mute Era's miniseries w/ Dante & the Lobster (CD Release) and Teenage Moods. Note, the whole set was furious and pleasing but I'm only releasing these tracks for now.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
The Mainroom (dun dun dun)
I haven't been back since last May. After the last Turf Club Lookbook show Grant and I spoke about how jazzy a Lookbook tape from the Mainroom would be. It was time to lift the boycott. Not even a Jack's pizza w/ jalapenos added and drizzle outside would stop me from catching the 7 to the train. I know it's awfully trendy and trite speak snide about people who are different from you but you'll have to pardon me for a minute. The line contained a high ratio of suburban (maybe some urban?) dbags and debutantes. It's cool, people of all flavors deserve to catch a show in the most historic and best sounding club in town.
Once inside I partially set up knowing what's about to happen next. I was told "No audio" to which I reply "Not even for Lookbook?" "No audio at all." Knowing that Lookbook was kind enough to hook up the list for me to record I wanted to push a little bit but not having been there for 6 months I didn't want to make trouble for myself or other tapers who had since recorded a slew of jammy jam bands. I ended it with a quick "OK, no problem, have a good night" and receive a "Thanks man" in return. Now, I'm not out to step on toes but seeing that I had no interest in recording Solid Gold or The Hood Internet in the first place I figured it was worth one call to Grant. I politely explained the situation and mentioned that if I didn't get to record tonight that's no problem whatsoever. He was going to be there shortly and offered to talk to C for me. This was totally unprovoked by me but a nice gesture nonetheless. I hadn't seen Top Gun muted with subtitles in a minute so I stuck around.
About 30 minutes later I had permission to tape Lookbook but Lookbook only and was to pack it up after their set was over. This fit the original plan so I was truly grateful for the opportunity. For my own amusement I was trying to figure out the deal. Maybe the house didn't want D&Ds tripping over a stand at a sold out show? Completely understandable but I know Sound Tribe Sector 9 had capacity glow sticks and got taped. I was recording in the Entry that night. Maybe a "section" was set up that night per request of the band. Were the Hood Internet not caught up on their ASCAP fees? I'm sure they are. Did Solid Gold have a new batch of Brooklyn bound beauties, of which they didn't want the 1s & 0s captured? It's never a good sign when a band reads & ignores your murdochspace request to record. Hmm, they didn't mind back in June '08 at the Turf. I wonder if I had cell contact with Cursive or Mogwai in May if the outcomes would have been different? Something tells me if I had caught Tim outside smoking that he would have put in a good word.
Anyways, just a little rambling and thanks if you took the time out of your day to make it this far. I have nothing but respect for the establishment and what they provide for the community. What I do is a privilege and not a right anyways so if it doesn't happen some nights then it just doesn't happen. No one gets hurt or goes to prison, we're just one less archival document that folks may not care about in 20 years anyways. Regardless, sincere thank yous are in order for the Mainroom and it's staff as well as Grant and Lookbook. I will certainly continue to support both.
Once inside I partially set up knowing what's about to happen next. I was told "No audio" to which I reply "Not even for Lookbook?" "No audio at all." Knowing that Lookbook was kind enough to hook up the list for me to record I wanted to push a little bit but not having been there for 6 months I didn't want to make trouble for myself or other tapers who had since recorded a slew of jammy jam bands. I ended it with a quick "OK, no problem, have a good night" and receive a "Thanks man" in return. Now, I'm not out to step on toes but seeing that I had no interest in recording Solid Gold or The Hood Internet in the first place I figured it was worth one call to Grant. I politely explained the situation and mentioned that if I didn't get to record tonight that's no problem whatsoever. He was going to be there shortly and offered to talk to C for me. This was totally unprovoked by me but a nice gesture nonetheless. I hadn't seen Top Gun muted with subtitles in a minute so I stuck around.
About 30 minutes later I had permission to tape Lookbook but Lookbook only and was to pack it up after their set was over. This fit the original plan so I was truly grateful for the opportunity. For my own amusement I was trying to figure out the deal. Maybe the house didn't want D&Ds tripping over a stand at a sold out show? Completely understandable but I know Sound Tribe Sector 9 had capacity glow sticks and got taped. I was recording in the Entry that night. Maybe a "section" was set up that night per request of the band. Were the Hood Internet not caught up on their ASCAP fees? I'm sure they are. Did Solid Gold have a new batch of Brooklyn bound beauties, of which they didn't want the 1s & 0s captured? It's never a good sign when a band reads & ignores your murdochspace request to record. Hmm, they didn't mind back in June '08 at the Turf. I wonder if I had cell contact with Cursive or Mogwai in May if the outcomes would have been different? Something tells me if I had caught Tim outside smoking that he would have put in a good word.
Anyways, just a little rambling and thanks if you took the time out of your day to make it this far. I have nothing but respect for the establishment and what they provide for the community. What I do is a privilege and not a right anyways so if it doesn't happen some nights then it just doesn't happen. No one gets hurt or goes to prison, we're just one less archival document that folks may not care about in 20 years anyways. Regardless, sincere thank yous are in order for the Mainroom and it's staff as well as Grant and Lookbook. I will certainly continue to support both.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Les Deux Magots @ The Entry
320kbps mp3s are available on emptystapes.com
Les Deux Magots
The 7th Street Entry
Minneapolis, MN
Friday November 6th 2009
Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB left drink rail ~20ft, ~8' ^
Source: MBHO 603a KA200N > Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > iRiver h120 (Optical @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Transfer: h120 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > razorlame > 320kbps mp3]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 10 (fades)
TRT: 29:43
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
www.myspace.com/lesdeuxmagots
Yeah you should certainly go see these guys. Maybe there's a reason I posted this before the Future of the Left set? Best find in a while. They don't seem to be dicks either. Don't get me wrong, FOTL were amazing as usual. Apologies to the band if I combined any songs or chopped any songs in half. Les Deux Magots and Blackcloud Stallionheart supported Future of the Left. Thanks to the bands and to The Entry for allowing me to record. Ron is unfuckwithable.
Les Deux Magots
The 7th Street Entry
Minneapolis, MN
Friday November 6th 2009
Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB left drink rail ~20ft, ~8' ^
Source: MBHO 603a KA200N > Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > iRiver h120 (Optical @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Transfer: h120 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > razorlame > 320kbps mp3]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 10 (fades)
TRT: 29:43
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
www.myspace.com/lesdeuxmagots
Yeah you should certainly go see these guys. Maybe there's a reason I posted this before the Future of the Left set? Best find in a while. They don't seem to be dicks either. Don't get me wrong, FOTL were amazing as usual. Apologies to the band if I combined any songs or chopped any songs in half. Les Deux Magots and Blackcloud Stallionheart supported Future of the Left. Thanks to the bands and to The Entry for allowing me to record. Ron is unfuckwithable.
Dragons Power Up! @ The 400 Bar
320kbps mp3s are available on emptystapes.com
Dragons Power Up!
The 400 Bar
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday November 3rd 2009
Taper: empty emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB (~20cm), FOB, ~6 ROC, ~15' back, ~9' ^
Source: MBHO 603a KA200N > Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > iRiver h120 (Optical @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Transfer: h120 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > razorlame > 320kbps mp3]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 9 (fade out)
TRT: 37:15
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. Where Do You Go?
02. Foreign Grace *
03. Way to the Sun *
04. Worm & Plow
05. Fielt *
06. It Goes On *
07. House Fires
08. Ballahol
* new tracks
Mike Coyne - Bass
Dan Ries - Guitar
Mike Ries - Drums
Chris Tures - Vocals, Guitar
www.myspace.com/dragonspowerup
When compiling a list of rock bands out of St. Paul DPU! should be at the top of it. The new album is due out in January. You should score a copy for your sister's co-worker's cousin's indie rock band in Brooklyn. Dragons Power Up! and Kittens Ablaze supported Where Astronauts Go To Hide.
Dragons Power Up!
The 400 Bar
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday November 3rd 2009
Taper: empty emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB (~20cm), FOB, ~6 ROC, ~15' back, ~9' ^
Source: MBHO 603a KA200N > Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > iRiver h120 (Optical @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Transfer: h120 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > razorlame > 320kbps mp3]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 9 (fade out)
TRT: 37:15
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. Where Do You Go?
02. Foreign Grace *
03. Way to the Sun *
04. Worm & Plow
05. Fielt *
06. It Goes On *
07. House Fires
08. Ballahol
* new tracks
Mike Coyne - Bass
Dan Ries - Guitar
Mike Ries - Drums
Chris Tures - Vocals, Guitar
www.myspace.com/dragonspowerup
When compiling a list of rock bands out of St. Paul DPU! should be at the top of it. The new album is due out in January. You should score a copy for your sister's co-worker's cousin's indie rock band in Brooklyn. Dragons Power Up! and Kittens Ablaze supported Where Astronauts Go To Hide.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Jerry Fuchs died long before he should have.
I only got to talk with him a few times but he made a lasting impression at Maserati's last Triple Rock show. There's already been enough said about what a great person Jerry was, most articulately by a close friend, so I won't go there. But I will help make sure his time with the band is always out there and available.
It takes about 90 seconds to register (for free) on The Traders' Den. You have to be down with torrents and FLAC. Once you have done this you're welcome to download two Maserati shows from this past October. My buddy Zach just posted Portland yesterday. Minneapolis is one of the best recordings I've made all year and I don't just say that to say it. I remember how excited I was when I got home and listened to it.
Maserati - 2009-10-05 The Triple Rock Minneapolis, MN
Maserati - 2009-10-10 Doug Fir, Portland, OR
It takes about 90 seconds to register (for free) on The Traders' Den. You have to be down with torrents and FLAC. Once you have done this you're welcome to download two Maserati shows from this past October. My buddy Zach just posted Portland yesterday. Minneapolis is one of the best recordings I've made all year and I don't just say that to say it. I remember how excited I was when I got home and listened to it.
Maserati - 2009-10-05 The Triple Rock Minneapolis, MN
Maserati - 2009-10-10 Doug Fir, Portland, OR
Kittens Ablaze @ The 400 Bar
Hi-res mp3s can be downloaded via emptystapes.com
Kittens Ablaze
The 400 Bar
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday November 3rd 2009
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
xx. Strobelight
xx. This Machine is Dying
xx. Gloom Doom Butter Cups
01. Rabbit is a Livewire
02. Hotel Room
03. Evangeline
04. Branches (new song)
05. Wandering Song
Nick Dalton - bass/harmonica
Grant Rafter - acoustic guitar/synth
Nate Senge - electric guitar/keys
Michelle Young - cello
Tim Spellman - lead vocals/drums
Jenny Bress - violin
www.kittensablaze.com
Unfortunately the first three songs of the set were cut from this release due to persistent static that was coming through the PA but later resolved. Other than that the set was toppity top. I guess it goes without saying but you'll be hearing more about these ladies & gentleman as the months pass. Their new album "The Monstrous Vanguard" can be had both physically as well as digitally. Kittens Ablaze, Dragons Power Up! and Colder in Moscow supported Where Astronauts Go To Hide.
Kittens Ablaze
The 400 Bar
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday November 3rd 2009
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
xx. Strobelight
xx. This Machine is Dying
xx. Gloom Doom Butter Cups
01. Rabbit is a Livewire
02. Hotel Room
03. Evangeline
04. Branches (new song)
05. Wandering Song
Nick Dalton - bass/harmonica
Grant Rafter - acoustic guitar/synth
Nate Senge - electric guitar/keys
Michelle Young - cello
Tim Spellman - lead vocals/drums
Jenny Bress - violin
www.kittensablaze.com
Unfortunately the first three songs of the set were cut from this release due to persistent static that was coming through the PA but later resolved. Other than that the set was toppity top. I guess it goes without saying but you'll be hearing more about these ladies & gentleman as the months pass. Their new album "The Monstrous Vanguard" can be had both physically as well as digitally. Kittens Ablaze, Dragons Power Up! and Colder in Moscow supported Where Astronauts Go To Hide.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Where Astronauts Go To Hide @ The 400 Bar
.mp3 files are available on emptystapes.com
Where Astronauts Go To Hide
The 400 Bar
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday November 3rd 2009
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. Maggie
02. Be Patient
03. ...thanks to Kittens Ablaze
04. Hollywood Hairstyles
05. ...the knot is tied
06. Great Lakes and Greater Lays
07. ...thank you
08. Chilly Bones
www.myspace.com/whereastronautsgotohide
Short sets do no always equate to bad sets. There is proof to be downloaded. The debut LP "Amongst Friends" can be purchased via itunes as well as through the band. Dragons Power Up! (St. Paul) and Kittens Ablaze (Brooklyn) supported. The video premiere is going down December 4th at The Triple Rock with Brett Saxon, Fan Fiction and Nallo.
If you want FLAC files let me know.
Where Astronauts Go To Hide
The 400 Bar
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday November 3rd 2009
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. Maggie
02. Be Patient
03. ...thanks to Kittens Ablaze
04. Hollywood Hairstyles
05. ...the knot is tied
06. Great Lakes and Greater Lays
07. ...thank you
08. Chilly Bones
www.myspace.com/whereastronautsgotohide
Short sets do no always equate to bad sets. There is proof to be downloaded. The debut LP "Amongst Friends" can be purchased via itunes as well as through the band. Dragons Power Up! (St. Paul) and Kittens Ablaze (Brooklyn) supported. The video premiere is going down December 4th at The Triple Rock with Brett Saxon, Fan Fiction and Nallo.
If you want FLAC files let me know.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
The Book of Right On @ The Turf Club
The Book of Right On
The Turf Club Halloween
St. Paul, MN
Saturday October 31st 2009
These Joints Are for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. Pinpointing the Exact Moment Hollywood Said Enough
02. Obligatory Jam for the Lady Folk
03. Year of the Acronym
I've been following this Dave fellow for some years and have always admired what he's had to say. On top of that he's assembled another shut the fuck up and listen unit. Unfortunately for us it's likely he and I will end up sitting around Hell lamenting M.A. Rosko's purity. The Book of Right On headlined the Midway Halloween festivities alongside Red Pens and Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream. No one died that I'm aware of.
The Turf Club Halloween
St. Paul, MN
Saturday October 31st 2009
These Joints Are for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. Pinpointing the Exact Moment Hollywood Said Enough
02. Obligatory Jam for the Lady Folk
03. Year of the Acronym
I've been following this Dave fellow for some years and have always admired what he's had to say. On top of that he's assembled another shut the fuck up and listen unit. Unfortunately for us it's likely he and I will end up sitting around Hell lamenting M.A. Rosko's purity. The Book of Right On headlined the Midway Halloween festivities alongside Red Pens and Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream. No one died that I'm aware of.
Red Pens @ The Turf Club
Red Pens
The Turf Club Halloween
St. Paul, MN
Saturday October 31st 2009
These Jams Are for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. Children and the Kids
02. Weekdays
03. Stay Small
Sometimes it's easy to forget that genuine people exist so it's always a nice change of pace running into a couple. Their debut album is available through Grain Belt Records. Red Pens and Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream supported The Book of Right On. If you want to hear more tracks or if you want FLAC files you can email me.
The Turf Club Halloween
St. Paul, MN
Saturday October 31st 2009
These Jams Are for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. Children and the Kids
02. Weekdays
03. Stay Small
Sometimes it's easy to forget that genuine people exist so it's always a nice change of pace running into a couple. Their debut album is available through Grain Belt Records. Red Pens and Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream supported The Book of Right On. If you want to hear more tracks or if you want FLAC files you can email me.
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream @ The Turf Club
FLAC files are available via torrent on TTD
mp3 files can be downloaded from emptystapes.com
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream
The Turf Club Halloween
St. Paul, MN
Saturday October 31st 2009
Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB, 5' LOC, 6' back, ~8' ^
Source: MBHO 603a KA200N > Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > iRiver h120 (Optical @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Transfer: h120 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > TLH lvl 6 + Tested > FLAC]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 10 (fades)
TRT: 22:12
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. untitled 1
02. untitied 2
03. untitled 3
04. ...banter
05. untitled 4
06. ...banter
07. untitled 5
Mr. Dufault - production
Eyedea - vocals
Impulse of Sector 7G - vocals
Kristoff Krane - vocals
"If I had a feather for everytime you fucked up I would fly away and reconnect with what I once was." Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream is a new group featuring the cats above. This was their first show and these tracks are the public debut of their material. No website exists yet but keep your ear to the street for their next show. You won't be sorry you attended. If you are I'll give you $5. I was going to put compression on this but didn't want to. As a general rule I listen to studio releases at 20 and live tapes at 30 on playback anyways. Mike assured me RSE wouldn't be sending 3 cleaners in a black sedan to my place of residence for posting this. If you see her, tell my mom I love her anyways. Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream and Red Pens supported The Book of Right On.
mp3 files can be downloaded from emptystapes.com
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream
The Turf Club Halloween
St. Paul, MN
Saturday October 31st 2009
Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB, 5' LOC, 6' back, ~8' ^
Source: MBHO 603a KA200N > Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > iRiver h120 (Optical @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Transfer: h120 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > TLH lvl 6 + Tested > FLAC]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 10 (fades)
TRT: 22:12
This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.
01. untitled 1
02. untitied 2
03. untitled 3
04. ...banter
05. untitled 4
06. ...banter
07. untitled 5
Mr. Dufault - production
Eyedea - vocals
Impulse of Sector 7G - vocals
Kristoff Krane - vocals
"If I had a feather for everytime you fucked up I would fly away and reconnect with what I once was." Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream is a new group featuring the cats above. This was their first show and these tracks are the public debut of their material. No website exists yet but keep your ear to the street for their next show. You won't be sorry you attended. If you are I'll give you $5. I was going to put compression on this but didn't want to. As a general rule I listen to studio releases at 20 and live tapes at 30 on playback anyways. Mike assured me RSE wouldn't be sending 3 cleaners in a black sedan to my place of residence for posting this. If you see her, tell my mom I love her anyways. Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream and Red Pens supported The Book of Right On.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
William Elliott Whitmore @ The Entry
I escorted a pretty girl to The Entry to see William tonight. Unfortunately neither of us had gear in tow. The plan was to follow suite with Tuesday night and bring shiz to work but it didn't happen. I can guarantee you this was a good time regardless. We had previously recorded William at The Triple Rock. We say we because that's what cool people on the internet say. William's new album "Animals in the Dark" was released February 17th 2009. The Western Fifth opened and Hoots and Hellmouth headlined. It would have only taken one recorder & one cable for there to be a sweet soundboard to post. I failed...boo.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
The Grates w/ Ice Palace + Zoo Animal @ The Entry
Dear Party People,
If you're not at The 400 Bar tonight you should check out The Entry. The Grates are in town from Australia. Ice Palace and Zoo Animal support.
If you're not at The 400 Bar tonight you should check out The Entry. The Grates are in town from Australia. Ice Palace and Zoo Animal support.
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