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.

Dragons Power Up! @ The 400 Bar

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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.

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

Kittens Ablaze @ The 400 Bar

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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.

Where Astronauts Go To Hide @ The 400 Bar

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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.

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.

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.

Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream @ The Turf Club

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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.

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.

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.

Halloween Weekend @ The Turf Club

Friday night Lookbook was recorded. The tape sounds nice but I think I'll hold out for the First Avenue show that's coming up to release anything. No offense to Sissy Wish or The Melismatics but I was saving cab money for Saturday and hopped the 21 early.

Saturday night The Turf was full of first times as I hadn't seen any of the bands prior to this evil evening. A new group by the name of Puppy Dogs and Ice Cream featuring Michael Larsen (Eyedea is dead), Kristoff Krane, Impulse of SecTor7G and Austin on beats made their public debut. If this was their first show I'm damn excited to see where they take it. Stop back for the full set later tonight or tomorrow. Next up was Red Pens. All I've got to say is; believe the hype. Their debut album is available through Grain Belt Records. Rounding out the night was The Book of Right On. I knew this set was going to worth coming out for alone so there was no surprise there. I'd be hard pressed to not record anything David Joe Holiday is involved with, within reason!