Eyedea & Abilities @ Nectar in Seattle

Eyedea & Abilities
Nectar
Seattle, WA
2009-08-24

Taper: Jarod Watson (alienbobz@gmail.com)
Source: 4 Mic Matrix > Busman Hybrid Mod Edirol R-4 (24/48)
Channels 1 & 2 (W Mod): MBHO 603/KA200N (NOS)
Channels 3 & 4 (T Mod): Studio Projects LSD2 (Blumlein)
Mic Location: 10' from stage, stand at 11, mics aimed at right stack
Lineage: R4 > Adobe Audition v2.0 > r8brain v1.9 > CD Wave v1.95.1 > FLAC

Tracklist:

01 - [02:45.25] Man Vs. Ape
02 - [02:33.14] Burn Fetish
03 - [04:06.25] Sky Diver
04 - [03:12.71] Liquid Sovereignty
05 - [02:44.09] Hay Fever
06 - [03:45.40] Spin Cycle *
07 - [02:13.57] Head Tripping *
08 - [02:38.65] Birth of a Fish
09 - [03:43.15] This Story
10 - [03:21.29] Smile
11 - [04:48.51] Glass
12 - [03:56.15] Even Shadows Have Shadows
13 - [01:53.68] Factory *
14 - [02:58.67] Time Flies When You Have A Gun
15 - [06:54.72] Now
Encore
16 - [04:00.67] By The Throat

Total - [55:38.15]

Notes:

* with Kristoff Krane on vocals

Compiled by alienbobz@gmail.com (2009-08-31).

It's here.

Thanks Jarod & M for the tape. I actually haven't heard it yet...

Muja Messiah + M.anifest + Illuminous 3 @ The Entry

So you missed the De La Soul after party in The Entry and you're feeling somehow left out. Here's something from the local Hip Hop archives. I didn't ask for and haven't obtained permission to circulate full sets but here's a few tracks to check out in the meantime. Please support the artists by picking up the official releases. Ron's the man. Unfortunately their van broke down and Written House did not make it to the show.

Muja Messiah & DJ Turtleneck, M.anifest and Illuminous 3 brought the party to The Entry:

Illuminous 3 - "94" Live @ The Entry
M.anifest - "Spell Check" Live @ The Entry
Muja Messiah - "Growing Pains" Live @ The Entry
Muja Messiah - "Red Rover" Live @ The Entry

Clapperclaw Music & Arts Festival 2009

I'm very excited at the opportunity to archive for Clapperclaw '09! Who does these amazing websites year after year? Learn more about the 3rd annual Clapperclaw Music & Arts Festival on their official website. A full schedule of this year's events is located here. Advance tickets are going fast and this is a Festival not to be missed!

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.

Velvet Davenport & The Wrong Crowd @ The Turf Club

V0 mp3s of Velvet Davenport's set.

V0 mp3s of The Wrong Crowd's set.

The Turf Club
St. Paul, MN
Friday August 14th 2009

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB, 5' LOC, 6' back, ~8' ^
Source: SP-C4 Cards > Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > Sony PCM D50 (Optical @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Transfer: D50 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > TLH lvl 6 + Tested > FLAC]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 9.0 (fades)

Velvet Davenport and The Wrong Crowd opened the Vampire Hands Album Release Show.

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Vampire Hands @ The Turf Club

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V0 mp3s available as the first official upload to emptystapes.com
Here's a link to a .RAR containing the V0 .mp3 files.

Vampire Hands
"Hannah in the Mansion" Album Release Party
The Turf Club
St. Paul, MN
Friday August 14th 2009

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB, 5' LOC, 6' back, ~8' ^
Source: SP-C4 Cards > Silver Quad customs > UA-5 (BM2p+) > Sony PCM D50 (Optical @ 16bit 44.1kHz WAV)
Transfer: D50 > USB 2.0 > PC [WAV > TLH lvl 6 + Tested > FLAC]
Edit: CD Wave (tracking) Sound Forge 9.0 (fades)
TRT: 66:06

01. ...intro
02. No Joy
03. Me and You Cherry Red
04. Queen Juno
05. Stunning Blond
06. Wolf Skin Pose
07. Eight Legs
08. Stauette
09. No Fun
10. Invisible Stairs
11. ...broken amp Blue Moon
12. Bodies Alone
13. Opium Typhoon
14. Safe Word
15. Take My Reigns *
16. Welcome to America *
17. Funny Stories
18. Paradise Knife Fights

* Unreleased

Alex - Drums
Chris B - Bass/vocals
Chris R - Guitar
Colin - Drums/synth/vocals

www.myspace.com/vampirehands | www.modern-radio.com

I won't rave about Vampire Hands too much here. They're super sick both live & in the studio. They're one of the best Twin Cities bands right here & now. The interwebs will agree with me. The Wrong Crowd (Kansas City, MO) and Velvet Davenport (Minneapolis) opened. If you check out either of those bands I'm pretty sure you will not be disappointed. This was to be my first 24 bit recording but we'll have to wait on that (thanks Sony).

A huge thanks to the bands for allowing this audio documentation.

Culture Bully has provided exceptional coverage of the show.

Hey, it looks like this torrent is still alive and kickin' if anyone is interested:

Vampire Hands 2008-10-08 Radio K 15th Anniversary Show First Avenue Minneapolis, MN

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Third Annual Red Stag Block Party

Who's down for the Red Stag Block Party?

Where: 509 1st Ave NE Minneapolis
When: Saturday, August 22 4:00-10:30pm
Admission: Free
Who: Roma di Luna, E.L.nO., Black Blondie, Romantica, Heiruspecs, Chooglin, Mark Mallman, MCs Foxy Tann and Mary Lucia, the North Star Roller Girls, Familia Skateshop, Hula Hoop Contest & an after party inside the Red Stag with Millions Billions + The Tendercakes

4:00 - Roma di Luna
5:00 - E.L.nO.
5:50 - Black Blondie
6:40 - Romantica
7:30 - Heiruspecs
8:25 - Chooglin
9:50 - Mark Mallman

New End Original tapes...

From past discussions with him I think Jonah is cool with what I do. I don't think he's always necessarily cool with tons and tons of live stuff being posted online. Well, this is a gesture with the best intent of keeping the music alive & out there for those that would like to hear it. Jade Tree put out "Thriller" the only album New End Original ever recorded. There is also a "Lukewarm" single with 2 non-album b-sides. I highly encourage you to check these out from your online or offline record shop of choice. They are and will always remain timeless releases.

Much respect to Jonah, Norman Arenas, Scott Winegard, Charlie Walker, Jeremy Tappero, David Jarnstrom and Robert Lindsey. See also; Texas Is The Reason, Chamberlain, Far & Attention.

A friend of mine recorded these New End shows and was kind enough to loan me the master minidiscs so they could be digitally transfered for the first time ever.

New End Original - 2001-04-28 The Ventura Theater Ventura, CA
New End Original - 2001-09-03 CSUF Becker Amphitheatre Fullerton, CA
New End Original - 2001-10-05 The Glasshouse Pomona, CA
New End Original - 2002-09-22 The Glasshouse Pomona, CA

Divorced.

The Divorce Force band brings the jam of the Summer to the Hexagon Friday night. Hanging with all the cool hipster chicks at the Hex or the Vampire Hands LP release show at the Turf Club? Back across the River I go...

Friday August 14th
Vampire Hands (LP Release)
w/ The Wrong Crowd & Velvet Davenport
Doors 9:00 | $8 cover

Weekend: August 7th

Plenty of stuff to check out this weekend.

Friday 8/7:
Magnolia Electric Co. @ The Entry.
Lookbook + Gospel Gossip @ Sauce

Saturday 8/8:
Sims + Hand Over Fist (Mictlan & Lazerbeak) @ 501 Club
No Bird Sing @ The Kitty Cat Klub
Roma di Luna @ St. Paul Farmer's Market

Sunday 8/9:
dredg @ Station 4

Monday 8/10:
The Builders & The Butchers @ 400 Bar

Ice Palace @ The Turf Club

Here's the .FLAC torrent.

Here's the .RAR (same as .ZIP) containing V0 mp3s files.

Ice Palace
The Turf Club
St. Paul, MN
Friday July 31st 2009

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB, 5' LOC, 6' back, ~8' ^
Source: SP-C4 Cards > 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 9.0 (fades)
TRT: 35:08

This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.

01. ...intro
02. Phonebook Pillow
03. Coliseum
04. Just Wait
05. Pirate By Thirty
06. Sliver *
07. ...banter
08. Corner of My Eye
09. Devil's Tower
10. Nuance and Spark
11. Thoughts/Facts

* Nirvana

Adam Sorensen
Jacob Grun
Amy Hager
Jacob Mullis
Joe Gaskill

www.icepalacetheband.com | www.myspace.com/icepalaceband

Thanks to Adam and The Turf Club we can all blast this from our stereos of choice as the Fall sets in. Ice Palace isn't just one of the best live bands in the Twin Cities right now...I've got money that says they're one of the best live bands in the country right now. If you're lucky maybe they'll play a town near you soon.

Yourself & the Air (Chicago), Pomegranates (Cincinnati) & The Dirty Colors opened. This is the end of the July '09 Turf Club marathon...

La Dispute come to Minneapolis...

La Dispute's November 2008 album "Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair" didn't find it's way to me until 6 months ago but it came at the perfect time. I've been waiting for them to hit town every since. To my knowledge this will be their first time playing Minneapolis. On the down side it's likely to be a short opening set on a 4 band bill. On the up side they'll be playing in front of Thursday crowds which I'm sure will secure them some new fans. Besides the myspace La Dispute has a blog for more information on the band. Thursday has put together an interesting tour. I've taped Young Widows twice and have heard good things about The Fall of Troy for a few years. Here's hoping Thursday's tour manager and the Varsity's new sound engineer are cool with mic stands.

All shows are Thursday w/ The Fall of Troy, La Dispute & Young Widows.

Sep 22 Headliner’s Music Hall Louisville, Kentucky
Sep 23 Bottom Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Sep 25 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, Ohio
Sep 26 Turner Hall Ballroom Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 28 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sep 29 Slowdown Omaha, Nebraska
Sep 30 The Flytrap Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oct 1 Granada Lawrence, Kansas
Oct 2 Marquis Theatre Denver, Colorado
Oct 3 In the Venue Salt Lake City, Utah

Gifts From Enola @ The Turf Club

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Gifts From Enola
The Turf Club
St. Paul, MN
Wednesday July 29th 2009

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB, 5' LOC, 6' back, ~8' ^
Source: SP-C4 Cards > 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) [No other editing was done]
TRT: 40:03

This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.

01. City Lights Scraped the Sky
02. Thawed Horizon
03. Trieste
04. Aves

Andrew Barnes - guitar
Nathaniel Dominy - bass, keys, samples, vocals
CJ Deluca - guitar, some vocals
Jud Mason - drums
Tim Skirven - guitar, keys, samples

www.myspace.com/giftsfromenola

GFE were to play Minneapolis the summer of '07 but I believe the show was canceled on the venue side. They came back summer '08 but I was unable to attend. Finally caught up with them in St. Paul, as this recording demonstrates I'm certainly glad I did. These guys tour hard and you still have a couple weeks to catch them as they head back out East. The new album "From Fathoms" is out on Mylene Sheath Records.

Gifts From Enola, Falcon Arrow and peoplearemagnets opened for Paragraphs.

Thanks to the Turf Club for being the Midway spot.

Future of the Left @ The Turf

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Future of the Left
The Turf Club
St. Paul, MN
Wednesday July 22nd 2009

Taper: empty (emptystapes AT gmail DOT com)
Location: AB, 5' LOC, 6' back, ~8' ^
Source: SP-C4s > 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: 49:36

This Recording is for Promotional & Archival Purposes Only.

01. Arming Eritrea
02. Chin Music
03. Wrigley Scott
04. Small Bones Small Bodies
05. Fingers Become Thumbs
06. Land of My Formers
07. ...banter
08. Manchasm
09. ...banter
10. You Need Satan More Than He Needs You
11. Stand by Your Manatee
12. My Gymnastic Past
13. Adeadenemyalwayssmellsgood
14. Cloak the Dagger

Jack William Egglestone - drums
Kelson Louis Tregurtha Mathias - bass / singing
Andrew "Falco" Falkous - guitar / singing

www.futureoftheleft.com | www.myspace.com/futureoftheleft

I was vaugely familiar with Egglestone & Falkous's former band mclusky but I had been sleeping on Future of the Left. A friend had asked if I wanted his spare ticket. It was a chance to see what these guys were up to and to also catch STNNNG again. Have you ever felt like you were in the right place at the right time? I'm so glad I attended this show. The band was fine with it being shared online as long as it was a good representation of the show and that I believe it is. Being so close to the PA it's hard to not make a good tape at the Turf unless you're taping a folk show with bar patrons talking over the music. It's pretty impossible to talk over FOTL. Go see these guys and buy a record if you get the chance.