El Guante & See More Perspective @ The Entry

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El Guante & See More Perspective
The 7th St Entry
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday December 27th 2008

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB (cm, º), left drink rail, 20' back, ~8' ^
Source: MBHO 603a KA200N > Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > iRiver h120 (Optical @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Conversion: h120 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > TLH lvl 6 + Tested > FLAC]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 9 (7dB boost to t10 + fade out)
TRT: 31:00

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www.myspace.com/elguante | www.myspace.com/seemoremusic

www.truruts.com | www.millcityscene.com

This was the release party for Mill City Scene's first issue with performances by El Guante & See More Perspective, Carnage, Hyder Ali, Kristoff Krane and Big Quarters. If you don't know about El Guante & See More Perspective you should check them out. The LP "El Guante's Haunted Studio Apartment" is available now.

Hyder Ali @ The Entry (Dec. 08)

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Hyder Ali
The 7th Street Entry
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday December 27th 2008

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Source: Soundboard > XLR adapters > dual RCA Monster cable > iRiver h120 (Line-In @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Transfer: h120 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > TLH lvl 6 + Tested > FLAC]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 9 (fades)
TRT: 36:58

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01. ...intro by El Guante & improv jam
02. Sunrise
03. Careless Talk
04. Dark Room
05. EN & T
06. All Falls Down
07. If I Had
08. Paper Dolls

Eric Blair: Lead Vocals
Kahlil Brewington: Drums
Edwin Scherer: Electric Bass, Upright, Loops
Robert Mulrennan: Electric Guitar, Acoustic, Loops, Effects

www.myspace.com/hyderali | www.millcityscene.com

This was a show that was put on by Mill City Scene to celebrate the release of their first issue. Mill City Scene is a newspaper/magazine/website that covers all things concerning the local hip hop scene in Minneapolis. This was the sickest local hip hop bill I've seen in a long long time. As you'll find on the recordings many of the performers felt the same way as well. If you live in the metro area pick up a copy of MCS and if you don't you can still read all of the great articles on their website. This show included performances by; El Guante & See More Perspective, Carnage, Hyder Ali, Kristoff Krane and Big Quarters. There was not a weak set in the bunch and you'll get to hear all of them.

I chose to post the Hyder Ali set first because they're my favorite local band to come out of 2008. I haven't seem them since the Kristoff Krane CD Release in September and I was excited to get another set out. I'm putting the soundboard out there because the mic source is full of people talking about porches and stuff. I usually don't get into the spammy street team stuff but if anyone reading was up for going to the Current's site and requesting their new single "Paper Dolls" it would be greatly appreciated by me and likely the band as well. If you're interested you can do so here.

Naked Raygun @ The Triple Rock

Naked Raygun set. The Arrivals set. The Framed set.

Naked Raygun
The Triple Rock Social Club
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday December 20th 2008

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: DINish (cm, º), right drink rail, 25' back, ~11' ^
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 9 (fades)
TRT: 73:31

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01. Home Of The Brave
02. Metastasis
03. Backlash Jack
04.
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06. The Promise
07.
08. When The Walls Come Down
09. Peacemaker
10. Treason
11. Surf Combat
12. Coldbringer
13. Potential Rapist
14.
15. ...encore applause/banter
16.
17. Wonder Beer
18. Rat Patrol
19. ...Gear intro
20. Gear *

* w/ Paddy Costello of Dillinger 4 & The Arrivals on guest vocals

www.nakedraygun.org | www.myspace.com/nakedraygun

www.myspace.com/thearrivalsrock | www.myspace.com/theframed

www.triplerocksocialclub.com

I ventured out into a minus 25 degree wind chill to tape this show but I'm glad I did. I also made an honest attempt at the set list. After the Arrivals set I raised the mics a foot or less to get above the chatting a little more. This ended up being a good move.

Naked Raygun came to play a two night stand at the Triple Rock in I believe it was 2006. They played an All Ages show one night and a 21+ the next. This time around they were in town to help the Triple Rock celebrate their 10th Anniversary. The Framed (Minneapolis) and The Arrivals (Chicago) opened the show.

Naked Raygun are one of a kind and I encourage you to support them by purchasing their official releases. I'm sure many people already have.

Roma di Luna @ The Cedar (Dec. 08)

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Roma di Luna
The Cedar Cultural Center
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday December 23rd 2008

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: DINish ( cm, º) FOB, DFC, 30' back, ~10' ^
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 9 (fades)

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Disc One: 41:24

01. ...intro
02. Silent Night ^
03. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas ^
04. Before I Die
05. Trouble Down The Road
06. Tamar
07. The Romance Of Wolves
08. Plenty
09. Fortune Teller

Disc Two: 40:56

01. ...intro to the new songs
02. The Moonlight Will Always Be Ours *
03. Below Our Feet *
04. Ghost Dance
05. Face Of My Friends
06. Pearls For Pigs
07. Blue Christmas ^
08. ...encore applause/banter
09. Bury Me (Beneath The Killing Fields) (3:38)
10. ...intros/banter
11. Stand By Me #

* Dedicated to Dan Mack, Channy and Alexei perform as a duet.
# w/ Chastity Brown (King, Leiber & Stoller)
^ traditional Christmas songs

Alexei Moon Casselle - vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Channy Moon Casselle - vocals, violin
Ben Durrant - electric guitar
James Everest - bass guitar
Ryan Lovan - drums/percussion
Jessie Wilimek - backing vocals
"Big Mike" Rossetto - banjo (Spaghetti Western String Co.)

www.romadiluna.com | www.myspace.com/romadiluna

www.thecedar.org

This was a special Roma di Luna Holiday show with the Chastity Brown Band opening. Thanks go out to the artists and to the Cedar for allowing these sets to be recorded. There were 3 tapers in attendance (AKG 414, Microtech Gefell & MBHO). The original material that Roma di Luna produces is always top notch but this particular show is worth checking out for the chilling renditions of "Silent Night" and "Stand By Me" alone. Trust me, you won't be disappointed by anything in between either. The Cedar was filled to capacity and I still wish more people would have gotten the chance to witness this great evening of music. Long live the Cedar.

Heiruspecs @ First Avenue

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Heiruspecs
"Heiruspecs" Record Release Show
First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday December 13th 2008

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: DINish ( cm, º) Right of Board, ~35' back, ~11' ^
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 9 (fades)

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Disc I (42:11)

01. Without Much Sleep
02. All In All
03. I Know
04. Move With Me #
05. Meters
06. Pay To Play
07. Let It Fly
08. Not You
09. Lenses *

Disc II (53:29)

01. interlude jam
02. Some From None
03. Change Is Coming ^
04. Smash +
05. Tongue Slingers +
06. The Nguyens
07. 5ves
08. Heartsprings
09. Get Up
10. ...band intros
11. War Drums =
12. The Pushback

Felix - Words
Muad'dib - Words and Sounds
Twinkie Jiggles - Bass
DVRG - Keys
Peter Leggett - Drums
Josh Peterson - Guitar

# ft. Mastermind of Guardians of Balance
* ft. Maria Isa
^ ft. Dessa of Doomtree & New MC of Kanser
+ ft. Carnage
= ft. Martin Devaney

www.heiruspecs.com | www.myspace.com/heiruspecs

I know I'm always hyping the shows I post because, well I want people to check them out. With that said, this is a recording that I'm really excited to bring to people. I can't really think of a better way to close out the year as far as sharing recordings goes even though there are some great shows left. I started taping shows to document the music that I was into and like any "taper" I enjoy listening to live music. Not everyone digs live recordings, that's cool. I've always had nothing but respect for Heiruspecs but unfortunately I showed up late to the party late with some bands and as I was really getting into them back in 05 they decided it was time to slow things down. It's understandable, if you want the back story it's out there. Anyways, they've played shows here and there since the hiatus but this was the first real time I set out to tape them. I wish I would have taped the 10th anniversary sets at the Turf Club.

"Heiruspecs" is the 4th official LP from Heiruspecs and the first since 2004's "A Tiger Dancing." I'm extremely happy these guys are back full time and I'm grateful that Sean in particular was cool about this show being taped. In my top 3 shows of 2008? Yes. A huge thank you goes out to both Heiruspecs and First Avenue for making this recording possible. Big Quarters and Mayda opened. Please support your favorite local bands, whoever they are.

Big Quarters @ First Avenue (Dec. 08)

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Big Quarters
First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday December 13th 2008

Taper: empty (neveragain1980 AT yahoo DOT com)
Location: DINish ( cm, º) ROB, ~35' back, ~11' ^
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 9 (fades)

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Enjoy this live set but remember to support the official releases.

01. New War *
02. Sign of the Time
03. Barter System *
04. Painkillers
05. All Day Long *
06. another new joint *
07. Good Look *

* Check out bigquarters.com to subscribe to Big Quarters Direct. 5 new songs each month.

www.bigquarters.com www.myspace.com/bigquarters

Big Quarters and Mayda opened the Heiruspecs CD Release show. I've talked up BQ a lot in past torrent postings so I'll keep it short. Big Quarters is legit and if you're into it hit their webstore for a CD, shirt or a subscription to BQ Direct.

Thanks to First Avenue, Heiruspecs, Big Quarters and Mayda for allowing me to make these sick tapes.

City on the Make @ The 400 Bar (Nov. 08)

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City on the Make
The 400 Bar
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday November 29th 2008

Taper: empty (neveragain1980 AT yahoo 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 > TLH lvl 6 + Tested > FLAC]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 9 (fades)
TRT: 81:19

Support local music and be proud.

01. Crack in the 80s *
02. 900 Nails
03. A Million Bucks
04. Combat Zone #
05. Tangled Webs: Slithering Cobras
06. Fake I.D.
07. Ships Across the Ocean #
08. Money is My Friend *
09. No Thumbs *
10. ...band intros
11. Cyborg Killer
12. Scorpion Juice (very tentative title) #
13. Good Old Fashioned Fire
14. Rustoleum Royal Blues > Little T&A +
15. New Shoes *
16. Pick Me Ups
17. Chicks on Bikes
18. ...encore
19 Strange Moon ^

* unreleased
# unreleased, debut live recording
+ original > The Rolling Stones
^ traditional cover

Mike Massey - Vocals
Mischa Kegan - Guitar
Stephen Rowe - Bass
Colin Stumbras - Drums

www.cityonthemake.net | www.myspace.com/cityonthemake

City on the Make return to the 400 Bar for their first show in nearly 3 months. This set kills. I was close to calling out for Arc Lamps but I didn't want to be that guy and I didn't need to hear my voice on the tape. Be excited for the new songs. Thanks to The 400 Bar for allowing me to tape these shows.

Dragons Power Up! and The 757s opened.

Burning options:

1) You might be able to squeeze an overburn.
2) Track 10 is a good spot to start disc 2.
3) You could omit track 18 when burning. (boo)

The Builders and the Butchers @ First Avenue

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The Builders and the Butchers
First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Friday December 5th 2008

Taper: empty (neveragain1980 AT yahoo DOT com)
Location: DINish ( cm, º) ROB, ~35' back, ~11' ^
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 9 (fade out)
TRT: 33:53

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01. ...introduction by Steven Mitchell Wright *
02.
03. Bottom of the Lake #
04.
05.
06. Sea Shanty
07.
08. When It Rains

Ryan Sollee: vocals/guitar
Ray Rude: percussion
Paul Seely: percussion/trumpet
Harvey Tumbleson: mandolin/banjo
Alex Ellis: acoustic bass

www.myspace.com/thebuildersandthebutchers
www.bladencountyrecords.com
www.first-avenue.com

* Unfortunately 3 seconds of Steven's intro is missing. It cuts in.
# with Lyndon Chester on violin

I love these guys! I really dug the music and thought they sounded great in the Mainroom. Opening for Amanda Palmer. Steven is director of The Danger Ensemble from Australia.

Amanda Palmer @ First Avenue

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Amanda Palmer
First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Friday December 5th 2008

Taper: empty (neveragain1980 AT yahoo DOT com)
Location: DINish ( cm, º) ROB, ~35' back, ~11' ^
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 9 (fades)

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Disc I (64:13)

01. ...introduction by Steven Mitchell Wright
02. Neil Gaiman, Zoe Keating & Lyndon Chester
03. Astronaut (A Short History Of Nearly Nothing)
04. Ampersand
05. ...passionate love for Purple Rain
06. Blake Says
07. Bad Habit *
08. I Want You But I Don't Need You %
09. Oasis
10. ...the stores are all collapsing
11. Strength Through Music
12. Guitar Hero
13. ...Neil Gaiman
14. I Google You (co-written with Neil)
15. ...there's a lot of people I'd like to thank
16. Coin-Operated Boy *

Disc II (58:26)

01. "Ask Amanda"
02. Runs In The Family
03. Have to Drive
04. Half Jack *
05. Umbrella w/ The Danger Ensemble
06. ...encore > introducing The Danger Ensemble
07. Livin' on a Prayer +
08. ...Purple Rain intro
09. Purple Rain =
10. Leeds United

* The Dresden Dolls
% Momus
+ Bon Jovi
= Prince

Zoe Keating (cello) & Lyndon Chester (violin) join Amanda on stage after the "Ask Amanda" session.

www.whokilledamandapalmer.com
www.myspace.com/thedangerspace
www.first-avenue.com

I was in hustle mode all afternoon to get this out to the fine fans of Amanda Palmer. I'm heading back to First Ave tonight to tape another show...

Many people are to be thanked for this recording's existence. Join me in thanking Katie, Mary, Sean and of course Amanda for starters. A huge thanks also goes to First Avenue for permitting audio/video documentation when the artist's/band's policy allows. Having taped the Dresden Dolls 2006 stop at First Avenue this show went on my calendar as soon as I saw it booked. It was an amazing night of music and performance art. I'm also very happy with the recording. I do suggest that you crank it. There are some "quieter" songs and I didn't want to use compression on the recording. Beware of clinking beer bottles as they hit the bin. I ran the mics high in anticipation of this, there are a few but it in no way detracts from the tape.

Please support Amanda's (and the Dresden Dolls) official releases.

The opening sets: They were great to say the least. Unfortunately Zoe is incomplete. I was given the green light by Amanda's camp (thank you) to enter the venue pre-doors around 7:30 to set up. I got there at 7:40, talked with a staff member at the front door about permission to set up early. He went to check, came back, told me it was cool and to go in through the side door. I was immediately stopped, made brief mention of my situation and was told I "had to wait in line like everyone else." No problem, being happy to tape at all and not waiting to create problems for anyone I went back outside. I tape at First Ave a good bit and don't want to become known as that guy who thinks he deserves special privileges. I got in around 8:20 thinking I was good since the opener usually goes on around 9. Zoe went on at 8:30 and I spent the majority of her set setting up. Some songs were recorded. The Builders and the Butchers set is complete and it sounds great.

What's up Chip.

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