Murder by Death @ The Triple Rock (May '10)

A .RAR file containing this recording is available here.

Murder by Death
The Triple Rock
Minneapolis, MN
Wednesday May 12th 2010

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: DINish (cm, º), right drink rail, 25' back, ~9' ^
Source: AKG 414B-xls (Cards) > 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 (slight compression + fades)

This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.

01. '52 Ford
02. Ball & Chain
03. Rumbrave
04. A Masters In Reverse Psychology
05. Sometimes The Line Walks You
06. White Noise
07. As Long As There Is Whiskey In The World
08. Steal Away
09. Foxglove
10. You Don't Miss Twice (When You're Shavin' With A Knife)
11. End Of The Road
12. Brother
13. One More Notch
14. Comin' Home
15. Dead Men And Sinners
16. Until Morale Improves The Beatings Will Continue
17. Spring Break 1899
18. ...encore
19. Shiola
20. Fuego!

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Murder by Death is one of my favorite bands so I try to catch them whenever they stop through town. Traditional highlight? Talking with Adam about what looks good on the menu tonight. The guy has no fear when it comes to The Cook's Revenge. Thanks to the band and to The Triple Rock for allowing me to document so many great shows. Their new album "Good Morning, Magpie" is out now on Vagrant Records. Ha Ha Tonka and Linfinity supported.

Ha Ha Tonka @ The Triple Rock

Download a .RAR containing the 10 track recording here.

Ha Ha Tonka
The Triple Rock
Minneapolis, MN
Wednesday May 12th 2010

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: DINish (cm, º), right drink rail, 25' back, ~9' ^
Source: AKG 414B-xls (Cards) > 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 (compression)

This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.

Ha Ha Tonka supported Murder by Death on their recent stop through Minneapolis. They're from Ozark region of Southern Missouri and they won me over no matter where they're from. Don't miss out when they come back in July. Still working on the set list but please enjoy the recording in the meantime. Their latest LP, 2009's "Novel Sounds of the Nouveau South" is available through Bloodshot Records.

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Murder By Death Return To The Triple Rock

Hey hey, one of my favorite bands is stopping through town Wednesday and on top of that they return to The Triple Rock for the first time in two years. They delivered a great set the last time their were on the West Bank playing The Cabooze 10/04/09 with Gaslight Anthem, Frank Turner and The Loved Ones. As much fun as that show was I'm excited to see that they are playing The Triple Rock this time around, which is where we ended up after the show last October.

Murder By Death's most recent Triple Rock appearances include:

04/21/09 w/ Where Astronauts Go To Hide
05/04/08 w/ Dios and Gasoline Heart
05/28/06 w/ Langhorne Slim and Metal Hearts

MBD's new LP "Good Morning, Magpie" was released on April 6th, 2010 through Vagrant Records. It is available through Vagrant's online store as well as the band's official online store.

The Triple Rock
Wednesday May 12th
18+ | 8pm Doors | $13

Murder by Death
Ha Ha Tonka
Linfinity

Tickets available online or at Red's Savoy Pizza Uptown location.

Murder by Death @ The Cabooze

FLAC files are available on The Traders' Den

(Check back in 24 hours for mp3 files)

Murder by Death
The Cabooze
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday October 3rd 2009

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: right side of "the pole" AB DFCish, 20' 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 10 (fades)
TRT: 41:20

This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.

01. Sometimes The Line Walks You
02. '52 Ford
03. Ball & Chain
04. Rum Brave
05. A Masters In Reverse Psychology
06. Fuego!
07. Steal Away
08. Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) *
09. Brother
10. That Crown Don't Make You A Prince
11. Until Morale Improves, The Beatings Will Continue
12. Comin' Home

* Cher

Adam Turla - Vocals, Guitars
Sarah Balliet - Cello, Keys
Matt Armstrong - Bass
Dagan Thogerson - Percussion


www.murderbydeath.com

Murder by Death was the reason I went to this show. The Gaslight Anthem is the reason I bought an advance ticket. It did sell out. It wouldn't be a Murder by Death night if we didn't close down the Triple Rock no matter where the show takes place. Murder by Death, Frank Turner and The Loved Ones supported The Gaslight Anthem. All four sets were very enjoyable. Thanks to the bands and to The Cabooze for being cool with taping.

Frank Turner @ The Cabooze

FLAC files are available on The Traders' Den
320kbps mp3 files are available on emptystapes.com

Frank Turner
The Cabooze
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday October 3rd 2009

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: right side of "the pole" AB DFCish, 20' 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 10 (fades)
TRT: 29:33

This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.

01. I Knew Prufrock Before He Got Famous
02. Try This At Home
03. Long Live The Queen
04. The Road
05. Dan's Song *
06. The Fastest Way Back Home #
07. Photosynthesis
08. The Ballad Of Me And My Friends

w/ Chris on harmonica
w/ Nick's proposal to his special lady friend

www.frank-turner.com

This was Frank's first show in Minneapolis and holy christ am I glad I was there to get it on record. I had first heard of him when Million Dead toured Europe with Jonah Matranga of FAR in 2004(?). Frank and Jonah toured together again in 2006 eventually releasing a split. I had been wanting to see this guy for a few years now but I honestly had no idea what he would bring to the table live. A truly captivating and sincere performance is what those paying attention in the Cabooze got. If I had the dough I'd follow Frank around with my little black bag and my little silver mic stand. Lomax style. I'm usually not wrong in these matters so I encourage people lend an ear. His new album "Poetry of the Deed" is out now on Xtra Mile/Epitaph Records. Frank, The Loved Ones and Murder by Death supported The Gaslight Anthem. Thanks to the bands and to The Cabooze for being cool with recording.

FTHC

The Gaslight Anthem & Lookbook

So back in May I entered into a slight obsession with The Gaslight Anthem's "Great Expectations" and their album "The '59 Sound" in general. I'm usually too cool for such sleek poppiness but given the circumstances at the time I indulged this obsession for a good couple of months. Sometime in July I heard they were coming through with Murder by Death and Frank Turner. Wanting to see all 3 acts and fearing it might sell out I went through ticketbastard which I hate to do. I've taped Murder by Death a few times and wasn't worried there. After contacting The Gaslight Anthem's manager I received a very polite No on recording their set but was able to obtain permission to capture the openers.

On a completely different note, Lookbook is releasing their debut LP at the Kitty Cat Klub on Saturday. I'm extremely tempted to break the one cab per night rule and head over to Dinkytown after Murder by Death leave the stage. Regardless of whether I'm there or not I know this will be a great show and I'm sure lots of people will attend.

For now please join me in song...

"And I Saw Tail Lights Last Night In a Dream About My First Wife
Everybody Leaves And I'd Expect As Much From You.
I Saw Tail Lights Last Night In A Dream About My Old Life,
Everybody Leaves So Why, Why Wouldn't You?"

Where Astronauts Go To Hide @ The Triple Rock

V0 mp3s on emptystapes.com - email me for .FLAC files.

Where Astronauts Go To Hide
The Triple Rock Social Club
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday April 21st 2009

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 > V0 MP3]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 9 (fade out)
TRT: 37:09

This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.

01. Maggie
02. Hollywood Hairstyles
03. Great Lakes and Greater Lays
04. The House That Kevin Garnett Rebuilt
05. ...broken string banter
06. Be Patient
07. Between Theologians and Scientists
08. Chilly Bones

www.myspace.com/whereastronautsgotohide

This is honestly one of the best sets I have seen this year. I really look forward to seeing what else Pederson has in his guts. That's not to undersell the band whom really cinches everything together. I was still reeling in oblivion when this tape went down but I'm very happy to host it for anyone that wants to check it out. Don't miss out on "Amongst Friends" WAGTH's latest release. It's available through the band or on iTunes.

This was an opening set for Murder By Death.

Murder by Death @ The Triple Rock '09

Here's a link to the torrent.

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Murder by Death
The Triple Rock Social Club
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday April 21st 2009

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: 73:32

Please Do Not sell this recording. Share & trade it freely.
Please Do Not circulate mp3s or other lossy formats.

01. Ball & Chain
02. '52 Ford
03. A Masters in Reverse Psychology
04. Sometimes The Line Walks You
05. ...The Cook's Revenge
06. Fuego!
07. Steal Away
08. ...banter
09. End of the Road
10. ...you're letting us out at 9:30
11. Brother
12. The Organ Grinder
13. Three Men Hanging
14. ...sweet DragonForce shirt
15. Comin' Home
16. One More Notch
17. Dead Men and Sinners
18. ...happy birthday
19. Dynamite Mine
20. Until Morale Improves, the Beatings Will Continue
21. ...Spring Break 1899 intro
22. Spring Break 1899
23. ...encore
24. Shiola
25. ...a place that gives you free bacon on Wednesdays cannot be bad
26. Rum Brave

Adam Turla - Vocals, Guitars
Sarah Balliet - Cello, Keys
Dagan Thogerson - Percussion
Matt Armstrong - Bass

www.murderbydeath.com

Murder by Death support the taping & filming of their shows. Please support them by buying the official releases. Thanks to the band, The Triple Rock and to Dixie. MBD tour constantly so check them out when they roll through town. I ran into Adam at the bar and they are not used to playing early shows at all. He's a glutton when it comes to the Cook's Revenge. I myself prefer the BBQ Chicken Po-Boy. I wish I would have stayed post-show but I had been up since 6AM only to do it again the next day.

Please note that some schmuck spilled a drink about 5 inches to the left of my bag. Therefore, the first song and 1:06 of the second song are patched with the soundboard source. I was very happy with the way this turned out because the sbd mix sounds nice which can be rare. Thus I present you with a complete copy of the show. Enjoy.

Minneapolis band Where Astronauts Go To Hide opened. Look for their set to be posted soon.

Murder by Death @ The Triple Rock

Here's a link to the torrent.

Murder by Death
The Triple Rock Social Club
Minneapolis, MN
Sunday May 4th 2008

Taper: empty (neveragain1980 AT yahoo DOT com)
Location: DIN (~20cm, ~90º), right drink rail, 25' back, ~12.5' ^
Source: MBHO 603a + KA200N > Mil Spec Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > iRiver h120 (Optical @ 16bit 48kHz WAV)
Conversion: h120 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > TLH lvl 6 + Tested > FLAC]
Edit: iZotope RX (48 > 44.1) CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 9 (fades)
TRT: 71:13

Please Do Not sell this recording. Share & trade it freely.
Please Do Not circulate mp3s or other lossy formats.

01. intro
02. Sometimes the Line Walks You
03. '52 Ford
04. Ball & Chain
05. Masters in Reverse Psychology
06. Ash
07. Steal Away
08. I'm Afraid of Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe
09. Dead Men and Sinners
10. Killbot 2000
11. Dynamite Mine
12. Until Morale Improves, the Beatings Will Continue
13. The Devil in Mexico
14. Comin' Home
15. Three Men Hanging
16. Brother
17. Boilermaker banter...
18. Spring Break 1899
19. encore break...
20. The Big Sleep
21. The Desert's on Fire

Adam Turla - Vocals, Guitars
Sarah Balliet - Cello, Keys
Dagan Thogerson - Percussion
Matt Armstrong - Bass

www.murderbydeath.com

Murder by Death support the taping & filming of their shows. This band will be legendary at some point so if they stop through town check them out.

There is a pleasant amount of crowd banter that adds to the recording, including the "official dude of the show" who got shirtless a couple of times.