Here’s another fine Dustin Reid set, opening for Ben Sollee at a rare 2010 Oriental Theater show.

Dustin Reid
9.05.2010
Oriental Theater, Denver, CO

Source:  Mix [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3] + [SBD > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Mixdown > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. unknown
2. unknown
3. unknown
4. Stolen Ribs
5. Mulberry Wine
6. unknown
7. unknown

A zipfile of the mp3s is available here.
FLAC files can be downloaded as a zipfile here.

Relatively new to the Colorado scene, 20-year-old folk performer Patrick Dethlefs put on a stunning show at the Oriental Theater, backed by Genny and Sarah of Paper Bird and featuring guest appearances by Ben Sollee and Laura Goldhamer.  Patrick’s first album was released last spring, and is available at CDBaby and most local record shops.

Patrick Dethlefs
9.05.2010
Oriental Theater, Denver, CO

Source:  [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3] + [SBD > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Mixdown > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave > LAME > mp3
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. intro
2. Let’s Go
3. The Moon
4. Fall on My Knees
5. Stays the Same
6. Red Rocking Chair
7. I’ve Been All Around This World
8. Dad’s Song *
9. Swear You Won’t Go *

Notes:
All songs performed with Genny Patterson and Sarah Anderson (sans Dad’s Song).
* = w/ Laura Goldhamer and Ben Sollee

A zipfile of the mp3s is available here.
FLAC files can be downloaded as a zipfile here.

Widowers
6.05.2009
Oriental Theater, Denver, CO

Source:  Microtech Gefell M300′s > Lunatec V3 > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. Stalwart Ships
2. unknown
3. Moonshining
4. Pistol
5. Interstate Eighty
6. Sunken Ships
7. Space Never Strays

A zipfile of the mp3s is available here.
FLAC files can be downloaded as a zipfile here.

After cycling a full 70 miles from Fort Collins, Ben Sollee and Jordan Ellis still found the energy to put on an amazing show at the Oriental Theater.  This particular night closed out the second leg of their Ditch the Van Tour, which finds the duo traveling from show to show by bike.  As Ben explains between songs, the tour not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels, but also provides opportunities to better connect with the cities and people visited.  For more insight, check out the documentary videos on Ben’s tumblr page.

Ben Sollee
9.05.2010
The Oriental Theater, Denver, CO

Source:  Mix [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3] + [SBD > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Mixdown > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. Try
2. Something, Somewhere, Sometime
3. How To See The Sun Rise
4. Mute With a Bullhorn
5. A Few Honest Words
6. Prettiest Tree on the Mountain
7. It’s Not Impossible
8. “As Simple As Love”
9. Only A Song
10. Electrified
11. Built For This
12. (instrumental)
13. Captivity *
14. Little Baby *
15. Panning For Gold
16. Wild World **
(Encore)
17. Bury Me With My Car
18. Bend

Lineup:
Ben Sollee on cello and vocals
Ian Hutchison on bass
Jordan Ellis on percussion

Notes:
* = with Laura Goldhamer
** = with Laura, Sarah Anderson, Genevieve Patterson, and Patrick Dethlefs
- Distortion was coming from cello DI during first song.
- Part of the “Ditch the Van” tour.

A zipfile of the MP3s is available here.
FLAC files and other formats are available at the LMA.

Here’s a great sounding set from Lilly Scott and Cole Rudy (a.k.a. Big Lil’), who opened for Ben Sollee at the Oriental Theater last weekend.  This show was very well attended–hopefully this leads to more frequent shows being booked at the Oriental.

Lilly Scott and Cole Rudy (Big Lil’)
9.05.2010
Oriental Theater, Denver, CO

Source:  [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3] + [SBD > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Mixdown > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. Can of Beer
2. Wasted Time
3. Corn on the Cob
4. Jello Plate
5. High Heels
6. Couch Surfing

A zipfile of the mp3s is available here.
FLAC files can be downloaded as a zipfile here.

(Photo by Brian Carney.)

Denver’s folk conglomerate Pee Pee did a great job of filling up the Oriental’s stage and with their opening set for Akron/Family and Young Coyotes a few weeks ago.  The improved lighting/effects in the venue (intelligent lights, neon backdrops, smoke machines) complimented the band’s party-favor mood, as all 10+ members moved around the stage with a variety of instruments, including a 4′ rainstick!

Pee Pee
3.17.2009
The Oriental Theater, Denver, CO

Source:  Microtech Gefell M300′s > Lunatec V3 > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > WAV > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave > LAME > mp3
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. unknown #1
2. unknown #2
3. Freakout Jam >
4. Pee-Pee Song
5. Love Needs A Quivering, Restless, Aching Fire to Lay Its Head On >
6. unknown #3
7. Jaroline
8. O, Little Boy

A zipfile of the mp3s is available here.
FLAC files can be downloaded as a zipfile here.

(Photo by Brian Carney.)

In what has been labeled by several as their favorite Denver show this year, Akron/Family concluded The Oriental’s St. Pat’s festivities with a two-hour performance that took the audience on an emotional roller coaster.  Boasting a dreadfully serious opening song, thundering jams with Pee Pee, punk rock, and singalongs in utter darkness, you won’t fully appreciate this journey by sampling one or two tracks.  Stay along for the entire ride, and you just might experience a renewed faith in the potential of experimental rock.

Akron/Family
3.17.2009
The Oriental Theater, Denver, CO

Source:  Mix [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax] + [SBD > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > WAV > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resampe to 16/44.1 > CDWave > LAME > mp3
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. intro
2. Untitled (last song from s/t album)
3. River >
4. The Alps and Their Orange Evergreen >
5. Gravelly Mountains of The Moon >
6. Lake Song * >
7. Jam * >
8. Ed Is a Portal * >
9. Creatures > Jam * >
10. Everyone Is Guilty
11. MBF
12. Sun Will Shine *
13. Last Year
(Encore)
14. I Know You Rider
15. Crickets

Notes:
* = with members of Pee Pee

Tim Weilert has posted some great video footage of Pee Pee jam here, courtesy of Something Like Sound!

Zipfiles of the mp3s are available here:  Part 1, Part 2.
FLAC files are available via BitTorrent over at dime.

(Photo by Brian Carney.)

Denver’s Young Coyotes are prepared to land at several SXSW parties just after lunch today.  If you’re actually reading this, chances are you’re not down in Austin seeing them this afternoon,  but instead one of many wishing you were.  To lift your spirits (if only a little), here’s the next best thing…a Young Coyotes live set from this week’s St. Pat’s festivities at the Oriental Theater.

Young Coyotes
3.17.2009
The Oriental Theater, Denver, CO

Source:  Microtech Gefell M300′s > Lunatec V3 > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > WAV > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44 > CDWave > LAME > mp3
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. intro/soundcheck
2. Hell Is
3. Buried
4. When I Was In The Fire
5. Momentary Drowning
6. A Thousand Masks
7. Splitting Prisms
8. The Sun Continues to Reach Me
9. (new song)
10. In The Garden
11. In My House

A zipfile of the mp3s is available here.
FLAC files are available via BitTorrent over at dime.