(Photo taken by the talented Brian Carney.)

I tend to forget about the existence of the Ubisububi Room here in Denver, but every now and then a friend books a set, compelling me to come down for the evening.  Every time, I’m think to myself, “Why don’t I get down here more often?”  The speakeasy nature of the place guarantees a devoted listening crowd.  Unless you’re searching out a quiet evening away from the regular bar scene or have befriended of one of the performers, chances are you won’t even know about the festivities.

Last night, Britt Rodemich opened the show (and subsequently our hearts) with a sonically delicate handful of songs.  This one’s quiet… so quiet that you will often hear the discordant sounds of laughter, beer glasses colliding, and toilets flushing upstairs.  But if you put on the headphones, sit back on the sofa, and listen closely, you won’t be disappointed.

Britt Rodemich
1.31.2009
Ubisububi, Denver, CO

Source:  DPA 4060s (Core-Sound HEBs) > battery box > Lunatec V3 (opti-mod) > Nomad JB3 > WAV > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave > Flac16
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. intro
2. The Tree
3. unknown
4. At High Speed
5. Castle
6. unknown (new song)
7. unknown

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

Also, Brian has posted spectacular shots of the show over on his website.

Since the show I saw in November, Houses have been tightening the screws on their live act, settling on a lineup that appears well-equipped to serve as an outlet for primary songwriter Andy Hamilton’s proliferation of new material.  The band hit the studio this month, laying down tracks for a debut album.  Some initial output from these sessions can be found on myspace, and this recording from last night will give you a taste of their on-stage energy.

Houses
1.30.2009
The Lion’s Lair, Denver, CO

Source:  DPA 4060s (Core-Sound HEBs) > battery box > Lunatec V3 (opti-mod) > Nomad JB3 > WAV > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave > Flac16
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. “The Scone Song”
2. Rainy Day Parade
3. Crossing the North Sea
4. Fair Weather
5. Your Ghost
6. We’re Alright
7. Circles and Squares

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

Here’s a short solo set by Yuzo Nieto, from earlier this month.  Yuzo and many other local artists supported Jen Korte for her “CD Benefit” show.

Yuzo Nieto
1.10.2009
The Meadowlark, Denver, CO

Source:  Microtch Gefell M300’s > Lunatec V3 (opti-mod) > Nomad JB3 > WAV > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave > Flac16
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. Villa Del Mar
2. Asshole
3. Daughter of Mnemosyne
4. I Wanna Be a Gangster

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

Purchase the Discography:
2008 – Building Up While Falling Down (Paypal link on Yuzo’s myspace page)

(Photo by Sam Scholes from SLC.)

Here’s a nice solo acoustic set from Hot IQs frontman Eli Mishkin.  On this particular occasion, he opened for John Common’s “Why Birds Fly” CD release party.

Eli Mishkin
7.28.2007
Forest Room 5, Denver, CO

Source:  Mix [SBD > RCA] + [Microtech Geffel M300’s > Lunatec V3] > RME Fireface 800 > HP Notebook > Samplitude Pro 2496 > CDWave > Flac16
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. “Take Your Time”
2. The New One
3. Wendy
4. Honk If You’re Lonely
5. King of Carrot Flowers Part 1
6. Release the Hounds
7. Getting Old
8. Duck and Cover

Zipfiles of both FLACs and mp3s can be obtained via megaupload.

Purchase the Hot IQs Discography:
2007 – Dangling Modifier (Band Website | iTunes)
2004 – The Argument Between the Brain and Feet (Band Website)

Here’s the Wetlands CD release show from the Larimer in November.

Wetlands
11.28.2008
Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO

Source:  Microtch Gefell M300’s > Lunatec V3 (opti-mod) > Nomad JB3 > WAV > Adobe Audition 3.0 > CDWave > Flac16
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. tuning/soundcheck
2. The Bluefooted
3. Naked as the Ace
4. Fed Up With Letdowns > We Packed Up and Left Town
5. The Panty Waster/Electric Guitar Cave
6. Bar Rock Obama
7. Virgin Discovery
8. Mach IIne

FLAC files can be downloaded via BitTorrent here.
A zipfile of the mp3s is available here.