(Photo by Tom Murphy via Westword.)

With the level of chatter present on this recording, I had decided to shelve it.  But someone mentioned wanting a copy the other day, so here’s Damon and Naomi opening for A Hawk and a Hacksaw last fall.

Damon and Naomi
10.16.2009
Hi-Dive, Denver, CO

Source:  Microtech Gefell M300’s > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R-44 @ 24/48 > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave
Taped by:  Lance Stack

Setlist:
1. intro
2. Song to the Siren
3. Eye of the Storm
4. Ueno Station
5. Lilac Land
6. New York City
7. Turn of the Century
8. I’m Yours
9. Bird on a Wire [Leonard Cohen]

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

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
7.17.2009
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. Soldiers Get Strange
2. Streetlights
3. Try
4. Grown
5. Goddamn Lonely Love
6. Psycho Killer
7. Danko/Manuel
8. Seven Mile Island
9. Cigarettes and Wine
10. Chicago Promenade
11. The Assassin
12. Outfit
13. Never Gonna Change *
14. Dress Blues
15. American Girl **
(Encore)
16. Into the Mystic
17. Decoration Day

Notes:
* = w/ Spiders (Kidsmoke) tease
** = w/ Todd Haller on vocals

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

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.