Vitamins were lying low for most of the summer, but returned in August and September with plenty of new jams.  All but two of the tracks below are unreleased!  The band’s last studio EP, Songs For Stem Cells, can be downloaded from Amazon and iTunes, or picked up in physical form at Twist and Shout.

Vitamins
9.01.2010
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. Track #01
2. Annual Bi-Centennial
3. Track #03
4. A Fear Of Rattles
5. Track #05
6. Track #06
7. Track #07

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

With the vibes relocated to Minnesota, Vibes on Velvet performances have become understandably rare.  Megan Wise was back in Denver during The UMS, and brought out her vibes to join Tony Asnicar (guitar) and Susan Phelan (bass) in offering up a unique brand of western jazz.

Vibes on Velvet
7.22.2010
The Hornet, The UMS, Denver, CO

Source:  Oktava MK-012’s > Lunatec V3 (opti-mod) > Nomad JB3 > Firewire > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave
Taped by: Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. Caravan
2. Shot in the Dark
3. Spookmaster
4. Gypsy Cab
5. Bus Pass
6. Luna
7. Topsy
8. Ink Mysterioso
9. Perry Mason Theme
10. Giblets
11. Bag’s Groove
12. Hit the Bricks

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

Of the four CD releases in Denver on this particular night, I was only able to capture the Safe Boating is No Accident show.  Filled with therapy, conspiracy theories, (staged) fights and more, this show was quite a spectacle!  The band invited Yuzo Nieto (Pink Hawks, Pee-Pee) to play saxophone on several songs, and finished out the night with a nod to Pee-Pee, who would be playing their last show on the following night.

Safe Boating is No Accident
9.03.2010
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. soundcheck (Two States)
2. therapeutic intro
3. Theme from Broken Window Song *
4. Boom Boom *
5. Song is Colour Blue *
6. I Will Be Surprised
7. tech problems/banter
8. I’ve Been All Around This World
9. Satyr’s Day Parade
10. Ladyfriend Waltz > “Breakup 2 Makeup” > Ladyfriend Waltz
11. Libertines *
12. Tiny Little Universe
13. Who Will Marry You?
(Encore)
14. banter/crowd
15. Over That Hill [Pee Pee]

Notes:
* = with Yuzo Nieto on saxaphone
EP release party for “Isn’t it Fun?”

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

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.

Serving as both a CD release and farewell show, Pee-Pee took the stage one last time Saturday night at the Mercury Cafe.  This performance revealed a relaxed, unhurried version of the band, quite different than cacophonies of the past.  Here’s to the best of luck for Doo Crowder on his upcoming journeys.

Pee-Pee
9.04.2010
Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO

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

Setlist:
1. Everything’s Perfect The Way That It Is
2. Track #02
3. Track #03
4. Track #04
5. Track #05
6. Jaroline
7. Track #07
8. The Days Go By
(Post Show)
9. Video shoot for Madness Song

Notes:
CD Release for Castile Jackine is Vooded at Broonus Mousin Volume 2.
Opening for Jason Webley.

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

A second set from the Hornet stage at 2010’s UMS:  Sarah Slaton played mostly solo, but was joined by a few good friends for a string of intriguing covers.

Sarah Slaton
7.22.2010
The Hornet, The UMS, Denver, CO

Source:  Oktava MK-012’s > Lunatec V3 (opti-mod) > Nomad JB3 > Firewire > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave
Taped by: Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. intro
2. I’ve Got a Love
3. Sing Out
4. Grow Old With Me
5. Why You Fell
6. The Nothing
7. Hospital [Lydia] *
8. Time to Pretend [MGMT] **
9. The Chain [Ingrid Michaelson] **

Notes:
* = w/ Tavis Alley
** = w/ Lauren Gale and Liz on backing vocals

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

(Photo by Lori Wolfson!)

Velvet Cash
5.23.2009
The Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO

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

Setlist:
1. Real Good Time
2. Thornton Punks
3. Head West
4. Erotomania
5. Favorite Scar
6. Cowtown
7. Breakout
8. 18 Wheels of Terror

Notes:  Opening for Scott H. Biram.

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

Diana Sperstad and Fernando Guzman paired up as Bury My Bones, resulting in some very melancholy songs at Titwrench.  Check out Kim Shively’s video footage of the last song, by way of Tome to the Weather Machine.

Bury My Bones
7.09.2010
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. soundcheck
2. “The Reason Why”
3. Side of the Bed
4. “Nothing to Hide”
5. “What are We Waiting For”
6. #2 Lonely

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

(Photo by ultimate engineering badass Tim Weilert.)

Special thanks to John and Rose from KGNU, and also Airshow, for covering the bases and capturing most of Friday-night’s Hi-Dive shows at UMS last year, including this performance by The Wheel!  (I was occupied at Michelangelo’s and Rule Gallery that evening.) Both audience and board versions have been provided below…note that the board feed suffers from occasional distortion.

The Wheel
7.24.2009
Hi-Dive, Denver Post Underground Music Showcase, Denver, CO

Audience Source:  Oktava MK-012’s > Edirol R-09HR > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave
Taped by:  John Schaefer and Rose Brunning

Setlist:
1. unknown
2. unknown
3. Whimper and Wail
4. Boil and Fight
5. Brakeman
6. A Lamb on the Stone
7. You Should’ve Seen the Other Guy
8. Once in a Great While
9. Early Spring Till
10. Laughing
11. Pounds and Pounds

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

SBD Source:  SBD > ? > WAV > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave
Board Feed Provided by:  Airshow Mastering

Setlist:
1. unknown
2. unknown
3. Whimper and Wail
4. Boil and Fight
5. Brakeman
6. A Lamb on the Stone
7. You Should’ve Seen the Other Guy
8. Once in a Great While
9. Early Spring Till
10. Laughing
11. Pounds and Pounds

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

My final post from Surfacing #9!

Night of Joy
6.26.2010
The Meadowlark, Denver, CO

Source:  Oktava MK-012 cardiods > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. Concrete Jungle
2. Take Me To Your Dealer
3. Put Your Sunglasses On
4. Cool Runnings
5. Dead Road
6. Vein Popper Brain Ripper
7. Doo Wop (Dude Swap) Sunday Night

Full lineup for Surfacing #9:
Porlolo, Girls Walk By, Zayante Spoils, New Allante!, Night of Joy, Marara Air

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