Here’s a performance from one of my favorite Athens bands, The Ginger Envelope, fighting the mid-afternoon heat at AthFest 2009.

The Ginger Envelope
6.27.2009
Main Stage, Athfest, Athens, GA

Source:  Microtech Gefell M300’s > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > WAV > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16.44.1 > CDWave
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. intro
2. All Pinned Down
3. (unknown title)
4. Wolfsbloodwine
5. (unknown title)
6. From the Rays
7. Trolley
8. Spokes
9. Silver
10. Another Stroll
11. Invitation Air

Notes:
CD release for Invitation Air.

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

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.

While heavily engrossed with graduate school, Vienna Teng escaped her duties at UMich this past weekend and flew to Colorado with frequent collaborator Alex Wong.  The duo supported Glen Phillips, playing to a sold-out crowd at the Soiled Dove Underground before heading to Vail on Saturday.  I’d never seen (nor heard) Vienna and Alex prior to Friday night, but was easy won over by the superior musicianship on display.

Alex performed two new originals during the set, the first being a song recorded in December to benefit NYC’s City Harvest.  Please show your appreciation for this live recording by purchasing the official version of Make it Home from Alex’s bandcamp page.  All proceeds from the download go directly to City Harvest.

Vienna Teng and Alex Wong
1.21.2011
Soiled Dove Underground, 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. Augustine
2. Antebellum
3. The Tower
4. Stray Italian Greyhound
5. Make It Home intro
6. Make It Home
7. The Last Snowfall
8. Blue Caravan intro
9. Blue Caravan
10. My Medea
11. banter
12. Radio
13. Harbor
14. Alex’s piano song **
15. Gravity
16. Grandmother Song

Notes:
** = Song omitted from distribution pending an official release.
Mics were placed at head height, along the front drink rail.

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

Dan Bern will return to Denver on March 19th for a show at the Soiled Dove Underground.  Here’s one of the more bizarre sets I’ve seen him play, also from the aforementioned Lowry venue.

Dan Bern
10.18.2006
Soiled Dove Underground, Denver, CO

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

Setlist:
1. unknown
2. Crossroads (Take 1)
3. Crossroads (Take 2)
4. Crossroads (Takes 3-4)
5. Crossroads (Take 5)
6. House of the Rising Sun
7. Witness
8. Slavery Girl
9. Oh Pluto
10. Jail
11. Desert Rain
12. Asterisk Nation
13. Black Tornado
14. Turning Over
15. Too Late to Die Young
16. Past Belief
(Encore)
17. Walking Through Glass
18. Pride (first verse)

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

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.

Glen Phillips played to a sold-out audience at the Soiled Dove Underground last night, touching on material spanning his solo output, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Works Progress Administration.  Glen appeared slightly nervous at first.  Several songs in, a shout-out from the crowd broke down any tension that may have existed.  The rest of the night was full of audience engagement, humor, and a perfect performance.

The audience gave Glen their undivided attention, but this is the norm at The Soiled Dove Underground.  I’m surprised at how many people have never been to the Lowry venue–it would easily rank in my top five places to see a concert in Denver.  Rhett and Casey do a great job at booking acoustic, Americana, and jazz acts for this intimate room.

Glen Phillips
1.21.2011
Soiled Dove Underground, Denver, CO

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

Setlist:
1. Always Have My Love
2. Walk on the Ocean
3. Courage
4. Train Wreck
5. Crowing
6. (Betelgeuse and teenager stories)
7. End This Now
8. True
9. Released
10. Better Off Here
11. Dam Would Break
12. Easier
13. Brothers on a Hotel Bed *
14. Thankful
15. Solar Flare
16. Rise Up
17. “Someday” (new song)
18. All I Want
19. Everything But You
(Encore)
20. Darkest Hour
21. Drive By
22. American Tune

Notes:
* = with Vienna Teng and Alex Wong
Mics were placed at head height, along the front drink rail.

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

Shenandoah Davis
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. Proof
2. Sewn Up Tight
3. Separate Houses
4. Oh Captain!
5. White Wind
6. Duet
7. Up and Over
8. We, Camera *
9. These Rocks
10. Oh-Way-Oh #

Notes:
* = w/ Laura Goldhamer
# = w/ Tyler Ludwick

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

Afternoon Naps
8.12.2010
40 Watt Club, Athens PopFest, Athens, GA

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 Fall Companion
2. The Day We Started
3. Mitten Fingers
4. Orange Paw
5. Clean Bill of Health
6. Summer Gang
7. Beach Bums
8. Catholic School
9. Plum City Fight Song

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.

Corey Teruya invited several friends to join him at the Hi-Dive last night in an opening set for Laura Gibson.  The evening was very informal, yet highly enjoyable.  Hello Kavita songs took back seat, making room for some great cover songs and two of Emily Knight’s originals.

Corey Teruya and Friends
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 > CDWave
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. Silent Bed
2. Tape Machine
3. Lotta Love [Neil Young]
4. OK
5. You Can Call Me Al [Paul Simon] (w/ one “Colorado” verse)
6. “I’ll Still Think About You”
7. “Moving Day”
8. Peng! 33 [Stereolab]
9. One By One [Guthrie/Tweedy]
10. Motion In The Sun

Lineup:
Corey Teruya – vocals, guitar, lap steel
Emily Knight – vocals, guitar, bells
Luke Mossman – guitar
Andrew Simons – bass

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

Heat and hangovers are a dangerous combination, but these guys beat the sun with the help of a few more beers!

A. Tom Collins
7.25.2010
Groove Automotive Stage at Goodwill Parking Lot, The UMS, Denver, CO

Source:  SBD (mono) > 1/4″ > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > phasing > CDWave
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. intro
2. Be My Baby
3. Ants In My Pants
4. Vice Sins and Lovers
5. unknown *
6. There Goes the Sun *
7. unknown

Notes:
* = board distortion coming through the PA and audio feed

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

Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams have been frequenting Colorado venues for nearly a decade, never seeming to get the recognition the deserve.  If you’ve never seen this band, the Hi-Beams have monthly residencies at The Skylark, Oskar Blues, and Swing Station.  Check out their cover of All Along the Watchtower from the UMS.  Artists never stop finding ways to reinterpret this song.

Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams
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. Don’t Care If I Do
2. Just Don’t Care
3. Hang Man
4. unknown (Bob Wills cover)
5. Betty Boop
6. Hippie In My House
7. All Along the Watchtower
8. Midnight Rodeo
9. Pill Poppin’ Country Weirdo
10. Tear It Down
11. Sinners and Saints
12. Floyd Hill Whitecut

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