On the eve of their album release show for Rare Forms, Woodsman played a warm-up set across town opening for Tennis.  Keep an eye out for the release party to be posted soon, and be sure to pick up a copy of Rare Forms from Lefse or Fire Talk!

Woodsman
2.10.2011
Hi-Dive, 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

Setlist:
1. Burial Ground
2. Inside/Outside
3. Insects
4. When the Morning Comes
5. Sunglass
6. Serfer
7. Balance

A zipfile of the mp3s is available here.
FLAC files can be found via BitTorrent at Dime.

Dovekins headlined the Long Spoon Collective’s re-launch in January.  The collective plans to host a monthly series of shows at the Mercury Cafe.

Dovekins
1.22.2011
The Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO

Source:  Oktava MK-012’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. unknown
2. The Dalles
3. The Dells (He Smells, She Repels)
4. Waltz (Dictionary; I)
5. Raining Buttons
6. Walks So High
7. Little Baby
8. unknown
9. unknown
10. No Ability
11. Broke Trombone
12. unknown
13. Great Eastern Sun

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

Jen Korte and the Loss
9.21.2010
Hi-Dive, 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. Fleeting
2. It’s a Little Hard, Dear
3. Shoreline
4. Ain’t No Sunshine
5. Butterfly
6. Street Lights and Bar Fights
7. 5 a.m.
8. Selfish
9. Secret
10. Pull the Plug
11. If I
(Encore)
12. Berlin Wall

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

Here’s a second Hindershot show from last year!

Hindershot
6.26.2010
Larimer Lounge, 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. Take It
2. Not Ready to Go
3. Deter
4. Setting Sun
5. Black Hole
6. Cut Them Free
7. Trash Walk
8. The Mark

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

Sara Century kicked off the second day of Titwrench ’10 to a surprisingly energetic crowd!  Dialog between Sara and the audience was frequent, maintaining the sense of kinship felt throughout many of the festival performances.

Sara Century
7.10.2010
Titwrench Fest, Glob, Denver, CO

Source:  [DPA 4060’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. (super-long intro)
2. In the Shadow of God
3. Kitty Cat in Grass
4. Kisses
5. unknown
6. Um, Like…Did Kelly Go Crazy?
7. Witch’s Egg
8. Sexless City
9. Migration
10. Half of thee Opposite
11. No, No, No
12. unknown

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

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.

Will The Don’ts and Be Carefuls emerge as the Next Great Band in Denver?  Judging by the frenzied audience at their Larimer Lounge show, it’s a distinct possibility.

The Don’ts and Be Carefuls
1.15.2011
Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO

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

Setlist:
1. Track #01
2. Track #02
3. The New World
4. unknown > Daft Punk Is Playing At My House > unknown
5. (untitled new song)
6. Simple Miracles
7. Track #07
8. Track #08
9. Color TV
10. Track #10
(Encore)
11. You’ve Been Warned

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

The Maykit is a solo project by local musician Max Winne, who opened for Laura Gibson two weeks ago in support of his January release, Songs About Things That Lack Definition.  I’m not sure if the album is available at local record stores yet, but you can always contact Max directly or hit up a show!

The Maykit
1.16.2011
Hi-Dive, 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. unknown
2. Made a Run For It
3. Talking Bird
4. The Girl God And The Sun
5. unknown
6. Smile So Big
7. The Recluse
8. I Thought It Was Possible
9. Completely Over and Over

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

Hello Kavita held their farewell show just before Christmas, bringing a few guests on-stage for some special treats at the end.  A set at UMS 2010 was supposed to be the group’s final performance, but that gig was canceled due to illness.  Both of the band’s superb albums are still available in physical or digital formats.

Hello Kavita
12.18.2010
Hi-Dive, 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. Sunday (It’s A Chrome Tide)
2. Pillar
3. OK
4. Silent Bed
5. This May Be Over Someday
6. Late With The News
7. You Can Cal Me Al/Colorado
8. Owner Of A Lonely Heart (tease)
9. unknown
10. To A Loved One
11. banter/band intros
12. Dirty Work *
13. Lotta Love *
14. The Last Time
15. Motion In The Sun

Notes:
Farewell show!
* = with Emily Knight and Jessica DeNicola on vocals, Dav(?) on saxaphone

Band Lineup:
Corey Teruya, Luke Mossman, Jimmy Stofer, Leor Manelis, Ian Short, Adrian Short

A zipfile of the mp3s is available here.
FLAC files can be found via BitTorrent at Dime.

The Long Spoon collective (site forthcoming) celebrated a re-launch last weekend with the first in a series of monthly shows to be held at the Mercury Cafe.  Papa Bear was a pleasant surprise, reminding me of boisterous acts such as Nana Grizol or Andrew Jackson Jihad.

Papa Bear
1.22.2011
The Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO

Source:  Oktava MK-012’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. Long Spoon re-launch
2. intro
3. Please Just Don’t Forget Them
4. Confusion and Pastime
5. Photographs of Spring
6. (new song)
7. Shoot the Shit
8. Tales of Chivalric
9. Oh You Poor Mathematician
10. unknown

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

Here’s a Hindershot show (kicked off my local slam master Ken Arkind) in celebration of Kyle Freeman’s birthday!  (Note:  Hindershot is opening for Air Waves at Hi-Dive tonight, so come on out!)

Hindershot and Ken Arkind
11.22.2010
Larimer Lounge, 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. Happy Birthday
2. Poem by Ken Arkind
3. Cut Them Free
4. Trash Walk
5. It’s Only Blood
6. Deter
7. Masochistic One
8. Furlong
9. Rain Fare
10. Red Mosquito
11. Black Hole

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

(Photo by Sarah Slater.)

Christina the Hun
7.09.2010
Titwrench Fest, Glob, Denver, CO

Source:  [DPA 4060’s > DAD6001’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. Track #01
2. Track #02
3. Track #03
4. Track #04
5. Shakin’
6. Track #06
7. Track #07
8. Sure We Can

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

Princess Music
1.08.2011
Mercury Cafe, 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. The Hatchet Song
2. Homage
3. Morning Song of the Thrush
4. Never Throw Up in Vegas
5. All is Right Wrong
6. The Kernel’s Envy
7. Red White Tail
8. Fanciful Erections
9. The Unlearned

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

Chris Durant was double-booked on drums Saturday night, so Amazing Twin (formerly Old Radio) ended up playing an abridged set.  To make up for the brevity, we were treated to three unreleased songs.  Amazing Twin’s debut, New Wives’ Tale, was released in November and is available digitally via CDBaby and iTunes.   Look for vinyl in the near future!

Amazing Twin
1.15.2011
Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO

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

Setlist:
1. Worst Idea Theatre
2. new song #01
3. new song #02
4. new song #03
5. New Wives’ Tale

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

Hot White
7.09.2010
Titwrench Fest, Glob, Denver, CO

Source: [DPA 4060’s > DAD6001’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. Track #01
2. Track #02
3. I’m Back Sleeping, Or Fucking, Or Something
4. Track #04
5. Pre-Teen Wet Dream
6. Track #06
7. outro

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