Saturday, February 26, 2022

Steve Earle @ Boulder Theater, Boulder CO, 2004-01-20

 

Steve Earle really stretched out and gave us a hell of a show on this night.  Over 2 hours long with a bunch of the "hits" and some stories to go along with the songs. Certainly some of the current events he talks about back in 2004 are a bit dated but most of the stuff he is concerned are still issues.

This was recorded from front row in the balcony at the Boulder Theater and I think it sounds pretty good.  I was far enough away from the roaring crowd that there is very little chatter and when the crowd applauds after songs it's not blowing it out.  Sitting right above the bar below there is some bottles clinking.

I might have burned a few CDRs of this but I have never shared it digitally.  Enjoy.



Steve Earle

Boulder Theater
Boulder CO (USA) 
2004-01-20

Recorded and Presented: SxPxDxCx
Source: Coresound CSB's > Sharp 722 minidisc
Transfer: Sony MDS-JE330 > AE-9 > Audition > CDWave > FLAC 
Time: (137:53.32)  

01 - rules for folk singers -
02 Baby Let Me Follow You Down (Eric Von Schmidt) 
03 Steve's Last Ramble
04 Ashes To Ashes
05 Tom Ames' Prayer
06 Tanney Town
07 Now She's Gone
08 Goodbye
09 - interlude -
10 You Know The Rest
11 South Nashville Blues
12 My Old Friend The Blues
13 Someday
14 Fearless Heart
15 - What's A Simple Man To Do intro -
16 What's A Simple Man To Do?
17 - The Mountain intro -
18 The Mountain
19 - Dixieland intro -
20 Dixieland 
21 The Truth
22 Ellis Unit One 
23 Devils Right Hand
24 - interlude -
25 Valentine's Day
26 More Than I Can Do
27 - Mance And Lightning -
28 So Different Blues (Mance Lipscomb)
29 Limousine Blues (Lightning Hopkins)
30 - Townes Van Zandt - 
31 Rex's Blues (Townes Van Zandt)
32 Ft. Worth Blues
33 John Walker's Blues 
34 Jerusalem 
35 - encore -
36 - Christmas In Washington intro- 
37 Christmas In Washington
38 - Copperhead Road -
39 Copperhead Road

Friday, February 25, 2022

The Sadies @ Bluebird Theater, Denver CO, 2003-11-18

 

Was bummed to hear the news recently that Dallas Good of the Sadies passed away at the young age of 48.  Condolences to his friends and family.

I believe that this 2003 Bluebird show was the first time I was exposed to their music.  I've been a fan ever since.  I recalled that I hadn't shared my recording of that night before so I dug the MD master out of the archive and transferred off it so I could get it posted.

Lost to love about the Sadies and this show. Dallas thanks the crowd before and after every song.  He says the name of the song they are about to play almost every time.  I love that.  He also mentions a few times that if you would like to support the band go see their merch guy Baby Desturbo.  Not sure on the spelling on that but great merch guy name.

They dressed like cowboys and while some of this leans in the county direction it gets a little out there.  Hell they ever cover a Carole King song.   Great stuff.  Enjoy.


The Sadies

Bluebird Theater
Denver CO (USA)  
2003-11-18

Recorded and Presented: SxPxDxCx
Source: Coresound CSB's > Sharp 722 minidisc
Transfer: Sony MDS-JE330 > Audition > CDWave > FLAC 
Time: (42:47.35) 

01 I Tried Not To
02 The Only Good One
03 I Wasn't Born to Follow (Carole King)
04 A No. 1
05 The Story's Often Told
06 Rat Creek
07 Wearin' That Loved On Look
08 Higher Power
09 Uncle Larry's Breakdown
10 Tell Her Lies & Feed Her Candy
11 Lay Down Your Arms
12 Oak Ridges
13 Windy & Warm (Merle Travis)
14 Song Of The Chief Musician (Part 2)
15 Within A Stone
16 Dying Is Easy
17 Tiger Tiger

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Swarm @ Starlight, Ft Collins CO, 2001-07-05

 

Swarm was one of the bands that was formed by members of Death Angel in the late 90s and aughts after Death Angel kind of fell apart.  In the years since Death Angel has reformed and released a bunch of new albums.

At this show they opened up for Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains fame.

I must have gotten there late since I only managed to capture the last 2 songs.


Swarm

The Starlight
Ft Collins CO
2001-07-05

Recorded and Presented: SxPxDxCx
Source: Coresound CSB's > Sharp 722 minidisc
Transfer: Sony MDS-JE330 > Audition > CDWave > FLAC
Time: (9:32.29) 

01 Seemingly Endless Time (fades in) (Death Angel)
02 Beyond The End


Monday, January 17, 2022

Detroit Cobras @ Ogden Theater, Denver CO, 2009-10-23

 

This is a last time I saw the Detroit Cobras so it has been awhile I guess.  13 years ago.
On this night the were opening up for the Pogues.  Rachel was pretty excited about that it seemed.

Shorter set than the Lion's Lair shows I have posted before but this show has a bunch of songs that I hadn't heard them do live before.

This is a little distant maybe but I think the room mix sounds good.  Only a little bit of crowd chatter.  Enjoy.



The Detroit Cobras

Ogden Theater
Denver CO (USA)
2009-10-23

Recorded and Presented: SxPxDxCx
Source: AT933 C > SP-SPSB-1 > M10
Transfer: M10 > USB > Audacity > CDWave > FLAC 
Time: (37:47.28) 

01 - intro -
02 Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand
03 Holding On
04 Cha Cha Twist
05 Just Can't Please You 
06 (I Wanna Know) What's Going On
07 Can't Do Without You
08 Mean Man
09 Weak Spot
10 Cry On
11 Right Around The Corner
12 99 And A Half Just Wont Do
13 You Don't Knock 
14 Shout Bama Lama
15 Hey Sailor
16 I Wanna Holler (But The Town's Too Small)

Sunday, January 16, 2022

The Detroit Cobras, @ The Lion's Lair, Denver CO, 2003-07-26

 

Heard the sad news yesterday that Rachel Nagy of Detroit Cobras fame had passed away.  She was a powerhouse live.  I was lucky to catch them a handful of times live over the years.  Mostly at the tiny Lion's Lair in Denver.  

I posted both nights of a two night stand that they did at the Lion's Lair in 2002 for the Lair's 10th anniversary party.   You can file those here:    2002 Lion's Lair shows

This show was a year later and was a packed sweaty good time.  Not a care in the world...living our best life...as they say.

Board mix recording of this show is a bit vocal heavy but I thought it sounded really good in the revisit today.  I hope you enjoy it.


The Detroit Cobras

The (Worlds Famous) Lion's Lair
Denver CO (USA)
2003-07-26

Recorded and Presented: SxPxDxCx
Source: SBD > Sharp 722 minidisc
Transfer: Sony MDS-JE330 > Audacity > CDWave > FLAC 
Time: (46:06.71) 

01 Cha Cha Twist
02 Stupidity
03 Laughing At You
04 Out Of This World
05 Hey Sailor
06 Holding On
07 Putty (In Your Hands)
08 Secret Agent 
09 Bad Girl
10 Midnight Blues
11 Let's Forget About The Past
12 99 And A Half Just Wont Do
13 You Dont Knock 
14 Ya Ya
15 Right Around The Corner
16 Shout Bama Lama
17 - encore -
18 Do You Know How It Feels
19 Cry On
20 Village Of Love


Sunday, January 9, 2022

Brant Bjork and The Low Desert Punk Band @ Summit Music Hall, Denver CO, 2015-11-23

 


Always fun to see Brant Bjork in any configuration.  This night was with Brant Bjork and The Low Desert Punk Band touring behind an album of the same name.  They play mostly songs from that with a few from Tao Of The Devil.   Short but sweet.

This show had a hell of a lineup with Corrosion Of Conformity headlining and additional support from Mothership and Saviours.   Good times.   

As always go support the artist you love.  Brant has a bandcamp page with a bunch of releases and other merch.  Independent artists need out support more that ever right now.  

Enjoy


Brant Bjork and The Low Desert Punk Band

Summit Music Hall
Denver CO (USA)
2015-11-23

Recorded and Presented: SxPxDxCx
Source: AT933 C > SP-SPSB-1 > M10
Transfer: M10 > USB > Audacity > CDWave > FLAC 
Run time: (38:32.04)


01 Low Desert Punk
02 Buddha Time (Everything Fine)
03 Controllers Destroyed 
04 Stackt
05 Too Many Chiefs... Not Enough Indians
06 Lazy Bones
07 Automatic Fantastic
08 Boogie Woogie on Your Brain 


Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Radio 4 @ Bluebird Theater, Denver CO, 2002-09-10

 


Radio 4 was a dancey post punk band from NYC.  Back in that era there was a bunch of bands playing groovier Mission To Burma, Gang Of Four influenced rock music.  This show had Radio 4 opening for like minded band Girls Against Boys.  Radio 4 gives me a bit of a Clash vibe too.  They put out a ton of dance remixes during their career. 

I remember thinking that this was really great at the time.  Funny how it took me almost 20 years to revisit it.  Still think it is great.  Listening to this show inspired me to track down a copy of their album Gotham!.   Really underrated band.  If you did this go search out some of their releases.

Great sound on this one.  Chapper borrowed the Neumanm's for this show.

If you want to hear the GVSB set it is posted here.


Radio 4

Bluebird Theater
Denver CO (USA)
2002-09-10


Recorded by: SxPxDxCx & Chapper
Presented by: SxPxDxCx
Source: Neumann SKM140s?* >MP2>ADC20>Sharp 722 minidisc
Transfer: Sony MDS-JE330 > Audacity > CDWave > FLAC 
Time: (33:32.73)

01 Our Town
02 Start a Fire
03 Save Your City
04 Sink So Low
05 New Disco
06 Struggle
07 Eyes Wide Open
08 Calling All Enthusiasts
09 Dance to the Underground