http://www.theflatresponse.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:47:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Porlolo 8.28.2007 The Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO Source:  Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 (opti-mod) > Nomad JB3 > Firewire > CoolEdit Pro > CDWave > LAME > mp3 Taped by:  Lance Stack Setlist: 1. Lion the Grass 2. There Is No I in Athens 3. Clinton and Elva 4. Joe Tex, These Taming Blues 5. Witches 6. Usetonaut A zipfile of ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2010/03/porlolo-8-28-2007-bluebird-theater/ Ahh, there was nothing better than Becky and Ian taking the stage to warm us up (at least in spirit) on a cold Georgia night... The Awesomelies 1.02.2010 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA Source:  Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R-44 @ 24/48 > Adobe Audition 3.0 > ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2010/03/the-awesomelies-1-02-2010-40-watt-club/ New Socks 1.02.2010 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA Source:  Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R-44 @ 24/48 > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave > LAME > mp3 Taped by:  Lance Stack Setlist: 1. intro 2. Trampoline 3. Family Tree 4. Robin Skull 5. "Talk About" 6. Small Pieces 7. I Was Very Small in Her ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2010/03/new-socks-1-02-2010-40-watt-club/ Cracker (Acoustic Duo) 2.28.2010 Daniels Hall, Swallow Hill, Denver, CO Source:  Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R-44 @ 24/48 > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave > Flac16 Taped by:  Lance Stack Setlist: 1. intro 2. Been Around the World 3. Friends 4. Teen Angst 5. Sidi Ifni 6. Dr. Bernice 7. Wedding ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2010/03/cracker-acoustic-duo-2-28-2010-swallow-hill/ Yes, I know it's been awhile. Time to get this train back on the tracks. Here's something to tide you over until I can get some newer material tracked out... Ian Cooke 5.01.2009 Hi-Dive, Denver, CO Source:  Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > WAV ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2010/02/ian-cooke-5-01-2009-hi-dive/ I uncovered this 2003 show last weekend when going through an old box of DATs.   On a night off between Queens of the Stone Age gigs, Nick Oliveri stopped by the Larimer Lounge for a last-minute solo acoustic set.  The highlights of this set (for me) were the cover ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/12/nick-oliveri-and-mark-lanegan-10-04-2003-larimer-lounge/ The release of Radio 1190's third installment in their superior Local Shakedown CD series was ushered in this month with a hat-trick of record store release parties.  While I was too gutless to brave the game-day Pearl Street crowd for the Bart's performance, I did make it out to Twist ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/11/kissing-party-10-16-2009-twist-and-shout-records/ A fitting end to a great ride...thanks to Nathan, Stephen and the rest of the crew for a great few years of music! Never thought you'd be    where you are standing today You had hoped for more     and you can see it on your face Take a look around     and don't feel you recognize ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/11/hearts-of-palm-nathan-and-stephen-11-07-2009-hi-dive/ The experimental jazz musings of Aenka were the perfect refuge against Sunday's afternoon drizzle, and the weariness that we all succumb to on the final day of a festival... Aenka 7.26.2009 Denver Post Underground Music Showcase TS Board Shop Stage, Denver, CO Source:  Oktava MK-012's (card capsules) > Lunatec V3 (opti-mod) > Nomad JB3 > ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/11/aenka-7-26-2009-the-ums/ I took a breather from taping at the UMS on Friday night, but thankfully John and Rose from KGNU held down the fort by running mics at the Hi-Dive.  Airshow Mastering was also on-site and kind enough to pass on a board feed.  Combing the two sources led to some ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/11/houses-7-24-2009-the-ums/ Our neighbors to the south, A Hawk and a Hacksaw, concluded their fall tour in Denver before heading home to Albuquerque.  Despite some pressure from other shows, AHAAH played to a full house, no doubt partially driven by folks who also turned out for openers Damon and Naomi. A Hawk and ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/10/a-hawk-and-a-hacksaw-10-16-2009-hi-dive/ (Photo by Vicki Robison.) Here's the second night of Cracker's run through Colorado last month! Cracker 9.02.2009 Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO Source:  Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R-44 @ 24/48 > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave Taped by:  Lance Stack Setlist: 1. Hey Bret (You Know What ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/10/cracker-9-02-2009-bluebird-theater/ (Photo by Vicki Robison.) Ft. Collins rockers The Piggies played the opening slot for Cracker's show at the Aggie last month, showcasing material from their 2009 release, Rusted Bullets.  As a bonus, they managed to drag Johnny Hickman on stage for a performance of Harvest Queen (which can be found on ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/10/the-piggies-9-01-2009-aggie-theatre/ Upon the heels of my previous post is Concern's opening set for Casiotone for the Painfully Alone at the Hi-Dive this summer.  Gordon Ashworth will be heading Down Under with his brother next month for a joint Concern/CFTPA tour through New Zealand and Australia. Concern 7.28.2009 Hi-Dive, Denver, CO Source:  Mix [Microtech Gefell M300's ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/10/concern-7-28-2009-hi-dive/ This show happened back in July, but the mood of Owen's lyrics is much more appropriate for cold, snowy days like today... Casiotone for the Painfully Alone 7.28.2009 Hi-Dive, Denver, CO Source:  Mix [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax] + [SBD > RCA > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R-44 @ 24/48 ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/10/casiotone-for-the-painfully-alone-7-28-2009-hi-dive/ I've been going through the archives backing up a bunch of DATs and audio files, so expect some older gems to surface on here over the next few weeks.  Here's a great set by afro-beat world travelers Aphrodesia, from their 2004 "Just Vote" tour.  If memory serves, they opened for ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/09/aphrodesia-9-10-2004-boulder-theater/ Dressy Bessy 7.25.2009 Outdoor Stage, Denver Post Underground Music Showcase, Denver, CO Source:  Mix [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax] + [SBD > RCA > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R-44 @ 24/48 > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave > LAME > mp3 Setlist: 1. intro 2. Stop Foolin’ 3. Just ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/09/dressy-bessy-7252009-the-ums/ (Photo from an unknown Mercury Cafe show.) The mad genius of Denver pushing the envelope in a very wacky solo acoustic set, just after the funnel clouds passed through downtown... Doo Crowder 6.14.2009 Skyline Park, Denver, CO Source:  Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > WAV ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/09/doo-crowder-6142009-skyline-park/ (Photo by Vicki Robison.) Cracker returned to Colorado this week for a pair of excellent performances.  While the Ft. Collins show had a lesser turnout than Denver, Tuesday's setlist, banter, and crowd interaction yielded the best of the two shows. Cracker 9.01.2009 Aggie Theatre, Ft. Collins, CO Source:  Mix [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/09/cracker-9012009-aggie-theatre/ Per Katherine's request, here's the Denver super-group Snake Rattle Rattle Snake opening for the Houses' CD Release at the Meadowlark earlier this month.  I was really on the fence regarding which audio source sounded better (audience only, or with the board mix), so I've posted both versions.  You can sample ... http://www.theflatresponse.com/2009/08/snake-rattle-rattle-snake-8072009-meadowlark/