(Archive photo by Tom Murphy.)

Although halted a bit early due to technical problems, this is another nice set from Pollination Population.

Pollination Population
9.11.2010
First Unitarian Society of Denver, Denver, CO

Source:  DPA 4060’s > DAD6001’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. Noise Set

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

Butter, a Wartime Blues side project, squeezed onto the Hi-Dive stage just before their brother band, giving us a four-song teaser and leaving everybody wanting more.

Butter
8.26.2010
Hi-Dive, Denver, CO

Source:  Oktava MK-012’s > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 >
SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave > LAME > mp3
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. Polly Ann
2. Skelator
3. Track #03
4. Track #04

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

After cycling a full 70 miles from Fort Collins, Ben Sollee and Jordan Ellis still found the energy to put on an amazing show at the Oriental Theater.  This particular night closed out the second leg of their Ditch the Van Tour, which finds the duo traveling from show to show by bike.  As Ben explains between songs, the tour not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels, but also provides opportunities to better connect with the cities and people visited.  For more insight, check out the documentary videos on Ben’s tumblr page.

Ben Sollee
9.05.2010
The 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. Try
2. Something, Somewhere, Sometime
3. How To See The Sun Rise
4. Mute With a Bullhorn
5. A Few Honest Words
6. Prettiest Tree on the Mountain
7. It’s Not Impossible
8. “As Simple As Love”
9. Only A Song
10. Electrified
11. Built For This
12. (instrumental)
13. Captivity *
14. Little Baby *
15. Panning For Gold
16. Wild World **
(Encore)
17. Bury Me With My Car
18. Bend

Lineup:
Ben Sollee on cello and vocals
Ian Hutchison on bass
Jordan Ellis on percussion

Notes:
* = with Laura Goldhamer
** = with Laura, Sarah Anderson, Genevieve Patterson, and Patrick Dethlefs
– Distortion was coming from cello DI during first song.
– Part of the “Ditch the Van” tour.

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

Rachael Pollard was one of the artists I regretting missing at the UMS, especially since it was her first show of 2010.  Rachael doesn’t play around town as often as we’d like, but raising a family is hard work!  She dropped by Yellow Feather Coffee this Thursday for beautiful set in front of a respectful crowd.  Porlolo, Golden Shoulders, and Brett Shady filled out the bill.

Yellow Feather Coffee just opened in July (at 742 Santa Fe) and brews some damn fine coffee.  Be sure to visit the next time you near the Art District.  Jason and Natalie have started bringing in all-ages concerts and unique art shows, so keep an eye on their Facebook page or website for upcoming events.

Rachael Pollard
9.16.2010
Yellow Feather Coffee, 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. Down In It
2. Crazy For You
3. Oops, I Did It Again
4. The Days of our Lives
5. Plain Girl
6. Rubber Duckie
7. Nobody Knows

Portland’s Blue Giant made their first Denver appearance last week at the Hi-Dive in support of Bobby Bare, Jr.  After performing their own set of indie country/folk, they took the stage a second time as Bobby’s supporting band.   Blue Giant’s eponymous debut, released in July, is available for purchase from Amazon.

Blue Giant
9.15.2010
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. Go On
2. Wesley
3. The Game
4. Target Heart
5. The Void Above the Sky
6. Lonely Girl
7. Wasn’t Born To Follow
8. Run Rabbit Run
9. Blue Sunshine
10. Clean The Clock

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