http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com A weekly preview/review of the best live music happening around Boston. Also home to The Flophouse Sessions- bands from Boston and beyond play stripped-down semi-acoustic sets in the comforts of our living room! Keep it live. Keep it local. Keep it Boston. Sun, 11 May 2008 14:17:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Former Officer May frontman and current Viva Viva co-frontman Chris Warren threw together a band at the last minute to stop by and work out some tunes. And work them out they did. They'll be playing on Friday, May 9 at PA's for our big benefit show. They're on first ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/05/08/the-flophouse-sessions-103-chris-warren/ Short show this week - only a few good shows. Or maybe everything pales in comparison to what we got lined up for you on Friday. So, to hell with modesty, we're mostly just pimping our own show. Featuring Ladyhawk, Sound of Urchin, Drug Rug, Carter Tanton, Marc Pinansky, George ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/05/07/band-in-boston-66-pimpin-our-shizz-oo/ You are really going to want to be at PA's this Friday. We have an awesome show lined up. To be honest, we didn't even do much of the work. You regular listeners heard Jen's announcement that she needs a kidney. We kept it under wraps for over a year because ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/05/05/this-friday-at-pas-bibs-organ-donation-awareness-benefit-show-bibodabs-for-short/ The Everyday Visuals are smack dab in the middle of an incredible lineup tongiht at the Middle East - it's them, Cassavettes, Magic Magic, and Girls Guns and Glory for GGG's CD release show! Sorry for the lack of an intro or photo/video - we're rushing to get this kickass session ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/05/02/the-flophouse-sessions-102-the-everyday-visuals/ In our first attempt to post video, Kid:Nap:Kin showed us their quiet side. Who knew!? Their CD release party is this Thursday at TT's. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/04/22/the-flophouse-sessions-101-kidnapkin/ Wow, episode 100. That's a lot. OK, enough fanfare. The Half Nelsons came in about a year ago, totally rocked the mini-kit, and promptly broke up mere weeks later. So here's a posthumous release to let you know what you missed. I'm sure we'll be hearing some great new projects from these ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/04/11/the-flophouse-sessions-100-the-half-nelsons/ Audrey does more for Boston music than just about any other musician out there. She came in with James Borchers and showed us what she's got. Song List: Make Dead Nostalgia Get Down and Die People No Difference Holden http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/04/11/the-flophouse-sessions-55-audrey-ryan/ Robby Catholic, AKA The Fanged Robot, really knows his way around a guitar.  He's playing as part of These United States this Tuesday at PA's Lounge. Be sure to buy whatever solo CDs he might have - this is why. Song List: Sunday Song (Paleo cover) El Chupacabra The Shape I'm In Kickin' Knee High Electricity ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/04/07/the-flophouse-sessions-98-the-fanged-robot/ Every once in a while, we have a band in that makes me want to greatly expand my limited knowledge of recording and mixing. Aberdeen City is just that kind of band. I tried some new techniques out, and dammit, I think it worked out well. It always helps when ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/04/04/the-flophouse-session-97-aberdeen-city/ No realy meaning to the title this week. Just been a good few days. So it was that or mention this godforsaken weather. Yeah, let's not do that. Featuring The Self Righteous Brothers, Albumen, Murder by Death, The Spanish Armada, New Radiant Storm King, These United States, The Duke ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/04/04/band-in-boston-65-everythings-coming-up-milhouse/ Ever wonder why we've been a bit sporadic with the shows lately? Now you get to find out why! Lots of great tunes this week. Featuring Blitzen Trapper, Fleet Foxes, Glorytellers, Girls Guns and Glory, Teenage Prayers, Wussy, Faces on Film, The Beau Roland Band, Tulsa, Antiques, Gunfight, Tracy Morrow ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/03/28/band-in-boston-64-kidney-beans/ Angly, funky, eminently danceable. From NYC, Jupiter One is one of those bands that I'm surprised I haven't gotten sick of hearing everywhere. I suppose that's a good thing. Give it time. And just to further blow your mind, lead singer/guitarist K actually sings while playing a violin on the ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/03/27/the-flophouse-sessions-96-jupiter-one/ I was having camera problems that day. I actually got it straightened out and ended up with some perfectly clear photos. But really, this is much more interesting - and I think it better represents the swirly, layered sound of Guillermo Sexo. Dig it. They're at the Middle East this ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/03/27/the-flophouse-sessions-95-guillermo-sexo/ Two guys that manage to make more noise with an acoustic guitar and a mini drumkit than your average nuclear test. But look past the bombast and you'll hear that it is a precision-guided bombing campaign. Scalpel-sharp beats and breaks combined with a guitar style that somehow sounds like 3 ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/03/11/the-flophouse-sessions-94-gondoliers/ Township comes back to lay down some brand new tunes, both from their album that you can buy at their CD release party this Friday at TT's, and some that are even newer than that. This also marks our debut on thephoenix.tv! We've teamed up with the Boston Phoenix to ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/02/27/the-flophouse-sessions-93-township/ There are a lot of great shows this week, but the one we're spastically happy about is the CD release party for the Family Township. I know, you're shocked. Featuring Mean Creek, Via Audio, Evangelicals, Headlights, This Car Up, Township (well duh), Age Rings, Band Marino, The Life Adventure, Foreign ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/02/27/band-in-boston-63-keep-it-in-the-family/ Mean Creek was a side project of Chris and Aurora from Age Rings, but has grown to be a force to be reckoned with in its own right. Here they are from over a year ago when these songs were just peeking out from the soil. They play with The ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/02/24/the-flophouse-sessions-92-mean-creek/ These guys remind me a bit of Sprites or Of Montreal - quirky tongue-in-cheek songs about love lost and the Konami Code. They're headlining Church this Wednesday. This session was recorded back when we were in our infancy - the mini mini drumkit was in full effect and we only ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/02/24/the-flophouse-sessions-91-the-motion-sick/ The Dead Trees rose from the ashes of Furvis about a year ago. Since then, they've toured with Albert Hammond Jr from the Strokes and moved to Oregon. They're back in town this Wednesday at O'Brien's, so show them some true hometown love, and rock your face off in the ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/02/23/the-flophouse-sessions-90-the-dead-trees/ The Lights Out finish up their residency at The Abbey Lounge this Tuesday - go pack that joint! Song list: Last Hurrah Stormy in Love Miss Fortune Make Me Money or Time http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/02/23/the-flophouse-sessions-89-the-lights-out/ We're back with some great bands to check out this week! Featuring Cherryaxe, Hundred Years War, Streight Angular, Beasts of England, Noel Vickery, Abolition Band, Tulsa, Pepi Ginsberg, Magic Magic, Bear Hands, Abigail Warchild, Bottle Up and Go, and The Octagon. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/01/22/band-in-boston-63-back-in-the-saddle/ With a blend of styles that bring to mind The Police, Interpol, The Press, and several other bands that we love, you just can't go wrong with The Peasantry. They are playing tonight at Great Scott. Soon you'll also be able to see the video of this session on unsignedartists.com ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2008/01/19/the-flophouse-sessions-88-the-peasantry/ From Cincinnati, Pearlene oozed soul all over our living room. We sent them the cleaning bill. Song List: Now that Everyone's Gone Crazy Faces Two Crescents Chinese Backbone Leave Me Nowhere http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/12/16/the-flophouse-sessions-87-pearlene/ Our living room is still smoldering from the lush sonic assault that is Broken River Prophet. Bear witness. Song List: Chemical Solitaire New York City Black Lashes Sunrise City Girl Suicide (by Brian Jonestown Massacre) Alec http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/12/16/the-flophouse-sessions-86-broken-river-prophet/ ER is the first member of the BiB 5 Timers Club. He has been here before with The Beatings, Get Help, E Adams, and for a previous stint as himself. The hits just keep on coming with this guy. Song List: Black History Month Burn, MF The Deal Breaker (version II) Lexington, KY This Conspiracy Against ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/12/16/the-flophouse-sessions-85-eldridge-rodriguez/ Todd Fancey, guitarist for The New Pornographers, also has a damn fine solo album called Shmancey. He stopped by before a recent gig to strip down a few of his usually gazillion-instrumented tunes. Song List: Karma is Out to Get Me Whoa! Fader http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/12/16/the-flophouse-sessions-84-todd-fancey/ Tom came in a few months back with his band The Shout Abouts. This time he comes back solo as Sodafrog, and takes us on a cover-filled journey through some of his influences. Song List: Theresa (by Dennis Brennan) Olive Wine These Follish Things (by Billie Holiday) Just Because You Can (Doesn't Mean You Should) Thirteen ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/12/16/the-flophouse-sessions-83-tom-janovitzsoda-frog/ It is officially too damn cold. Warm your piggies up with some steaming hot tunes. Featuring Action Camp, Brendan Murphy, Wide Iris, Guillermo Sexo, Me and Joan Collins, Soda Frog, Frank Hoier, Side Scroller, and The Woodrow Wilsons. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/12/04/band-in-boston-61-cold/ Yes yes y'all. We can't tell you how much we love this band. They're one of those bands that make you want to curse a lot. They're playing tonight at Emergency Music's EP release show at Great Scott! Song List: On With the Show Let it Go Little Dirty Angel Easier I Can Do Anything Heartache in ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/12/01/the-flophouse-sessions-82-viva-viva/ More flavorful than a TurDuckEn, and packs more of a wallop than triptophan! As Andy gets loopy on cold medicine, we bring you another helping of great tunes, featuring The Soft Drugs, The Self Righteous Brothers, Viva Viva, The Jealous Girlfriends, Beatbeat Whisper, Ash Reiter, Beasts of England, and The ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/11/29/band-in-boston-60-turquil/ New York's Aeroplane Pageant are playing tonight at Great Scott. Keep your eye on these guys - I tells ya, they're going places. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/11/17/the-flophouse-sessions-81-aeroplane-pageant/ No weekly podcast this week - we've been putting this thing together. Ten O'Clock, Milky Way Lounge in JP. Be there! Please! http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/11/15/rock-n-roll-fashion-show-friday/ The writers went and struck on us. Two and a Half Men just won't hold together in its usual Shakespearian fashion. The entire entertainment community is at its knees. Luckily, we don't write a damn thing down before we start recording, so we're all cool. This week features Scissors for ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/11/06/band-in-boston-59-writer-wrong/ We're slowly getting this thing back up and running. Here's one thing we've been doing while you thought we were slacking... November 16 at the Milky Way Lounge & Lanes in JP, Band In Boston presents the Rock 'n Roll Fashion Show! Featuring live music by Viva Viva, Mittens, and Wonderful ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/10/30/band-in-boston-58-groggy/ Hey, guess what? We're back! What began as a planned break from the weekly shows turned into an unplanned.. let's call it... freakin' long break. But we're back with another batch of great bands for you to check out this week! Featuring Oakley Hall, Christy & Emily, Sodafrog, Viva ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/10/09/band-in-boston-57-welcome-back-us/ Being the first band to play the saw in our living room earns Los Hijos Unicos a special place in our hearts. They play Saturday, October 6th at The Cantab for Reverend Bob and the Darkness's CD release! Song List: Bought & Sold I Got Time Purified Walter Reed Blue Highway Santa Fe Trail Nebraska Misery Pines Lost at Sea Dead ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/10/05/the-flophouse-sessions-80-los-hijos-unicos/ The first-ever Flophouse visitors, Baker comes back and brings a couple of friends - Max and Jake from The Self Righteous Brothers! More fun than is healthy took place. Hopefully it comes across in the recording! Baker has their CD release party on Friday the 5th at TT's, WITH the ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/10/04/the-flophouse-sessions-79-baker-and-friends/ Yet another band proving that Philly's got some damn good bands. We've been holding on to this one for far too long. Let us unleash it in all its glory. They play on Saturday the 22nd at PA's Lounge, on a damn-skippy lineup that we'll be partaking in. Song List: ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/09/21/the-flophouse-sessions-78-the-swimmers/ For those of you who don't know, Viva Viva rose from the ashes of several great Boston bands, including Officer May, The Beat Awfuls, and The Lot Six. They played the last live rock set at Zuzu. And this is exactly what it sounded like. AND! They're playing tonight at ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/09/21/boston-bootlegs-5-viva-viva/ Set 2 from the final rock show at Zuzu - here's Frank Morey solo, doing his solo thing, including a pretty amazing cover of Just Like a Woman. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/09/21/boston-bootlegs-4-frank-morey/ In case you forgot, DRUG RUG CD RELEASE TONIGHT AT PA'S!!! Here they are playing live at the last live music show ever (unless they come to their senses) at Zuzu. Expect the sets by Viva Viva and Frank Morey very soon! http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/09/21/boston-bootlegs-2-drug-rug/ We had Tommy and Sarah in when Drug Rug was just a fledgling chick. (Listen here.) They have since made us oh so proud by putting together one of the best damn bands in Boston - in this incarnation, featuring Carter from Tulsa as well as Mike and Noah from ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/09/18/the-flophouse-sessions-77-drug-rug/ I think this was the fastest turnaround we've pulled off.  The Resurrectionists came in 5 days ago, and somehow we managed to mix it down and get it out there. I think you'll be quite happy with the results. They're playing this Friday, the 14th, at The Midway Cafe in ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/09/13/the-flophouse-sessions-76-the-resurrectionists/ Mike Cummings from The Dead Trees stopped in just before hitting the road with his band to open up for Albert Hammond Jr. (from The Strokes). If you missed that, you totally blew it. Luckily, you've got a second chance right now. Oh, and featuring the keyboard stylings of Andy. ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/09/03/the-flophouse-sessions-75-the-dead-trees/ Tucker Mayer... Yeah, I really can't think of much to say besides "wow," and "damn." This dude knows what he's doing. Song List: Green Green Grass The Harmonist After You Are Gone La Printemps à Paris The Sometimes Unpredicatble Lives of Various Groups of People Be Careful When You Sleep My Life of Risk http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/09/03/the-flophouse-sessions-74-tucker-mayer/ Our first California band, The Willowz have 3 smokin' albums (and several EPs and 7"s) - the latest of which is entitled Chautauqua, and features most of the tunes featured here. As far as they can recall, they've never stripped it down like this before, so you're all in for ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/09/03/the-flophouse-sessions-73-the-willowz/ Perennials.... Hmmm... I'm not going to try to do this justice... ROCK. They're at TT's on August 23, and up in Manchester at Eleven Eleven on the 30th. Song List: Songbird (Oasis) Fear and Loathing at King Richard's Faire Halo Space Adoration Lamentations Delerium Tremont Sweet Bods Carrion... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/08/15/the-flophouse-sessions-72-perennials/ Our first on-location recording - live from The Milky Way Lounge and Lanes in JP. We do it the 2nd Monday of every month, so come say hi - we're right next to the pool table. And damn, this week looks good. Featuring Real Live Tigers, Karrie Hopper, Tiny ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/08/14/band-in-boston-56-dont-fck-with-the-jesus/ hey everybody come on down to the MWL in JP tonight 9- close no cover and FREE bowling! we will be recording our podcast and plying music all night long... come on down thanks andy and jen http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/08/13/djing-at-the-milky-way-lounge/   Yup, it's true. We're engaged. Thanks again to everyone who played, set up, and came to our residency. It was truly magical. We're still recuperating from the week, so it's a short show this week, but damn worth yer listening. Featuring The Vinyl Skyway, Pink Mantis, Ponies in the Surf, Red ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/08/01/band-in-boston-55-engaged/ Antiques is (are) on the cover of this month's Northeast Performer. Here's why. Song List: Felt Like a Long Time All Aboard Missouri Change These Things I'm Home He Swims in Yellow Smoke Fire Away Ivory http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/08/01/the-flophouse-sessions-71-antiques/ Check out M&S at the homecoming show on July 31st at the Middle East. They start off the night, so get there early. These tunes are so new that most of them don't even have titles yet, so forget about the technicalities and enjoy a great set! http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/07/27/the-flophouse-sessions-70-movers-and-shakers/ Hey all, Bad news is The Jaguar Club can't make it tonight. Good news: Glenn from The Cassavettes is stepping up at a moment's notice and opening up the show! So come on down to PA's Lounge and check out Glenn, MMOSS, Hands and Knees, Andy from Mittens (AKA Star Star Quarterback), and ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/07/20/just-added-tonight-glenn-from-cassavettes/ The Diamond Mines start off the final night of the BiB residency over at PA's Lounge in Somerville this Saturday. These guys could and should headline any other night, so make sure you get there early, and be ready to friggin' ROCK! Song List: Broken Glass Monsters (On the Prowl) Sirens of Babylon Hostile Planet Quiet ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/07/20/the-flophouse-sessions-69-the-diamond-mines/ Girls Guns and Glory completely owned the stage at the BiB residency on Wednesday night. Here they are taking it easy and bringing their brand of country/americana/sumthin sumthin to our living room, and showing you why they were voted Best Local Band in this year's Phoenix Readers' Poll. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/07/20/the-flophouse-sessions-68-girls-guns-and-glory/ We told you we'd get it out! Wow, that's a load off. Shrinking Islands came in back in November and did a great set. They're also opening up night 3 of the BiB residency tonight at PA's Lounge. See you there! http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/07/18/the-flophouse-sessions-67-shrinking-islands/ Due to water issues PA's Lounge with ER, SCuba, Get help, Ara Vora and the Shout Abouts has been moved to the brand new super fancy Obrien's in Allston, MA. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/07/17/alert-tonights-show-tuesday-july-17th-moved-to-obriens/ Yeah, it's an oversized thumbnail of the image 2 inches above. Wanna fight about it? It's been one year of Flophouse Sessions. We have one week of bands that have done 'em. Here's a song by each of them, remixed and remastered for your listening pleasure. Come on down to ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/07/12/band-in-boston-54-a-week-at-pas-lounge/ Another in our "holy crap, we recorded way more than we could put out" series, Theories Revisited came in last October and did some pretty sweet noisemaking. For those of you newbies who have yet to experience the old school-super-mini drumkit, here's your chance! http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/07/06/the-flophouse-sessions-66-theories-revisited/ MMOSS is opening up the night on Friday the 29th at TTs. Tell you what, save this recording for later anf get over there NOW. Song List: Maryanne Rising Whistle Wind Just Might Little Black Cat Force of Mine Hedgecreeper http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/29/the-flophouse-sessions-65-mmoss/ Ironically, we first heard of Polarbaron from bassist Erik Wormwood, yet we somehow never got his photo while they were here. Some great tunes to be had. Check it out. Song List: Steamboat La Barista (F Bomb) The Song Without a Proper Name (#1) Broken Assaults Dreaming On A Train http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/28/the-flop/ Our first show of Year Two starts off.... a little weird. Featuring Pearlene, Elizabeth Butters and Shawn Creeden, MMOSS, Gondoliers, Movers and Shakers, Spouse, Wild Light, and The Go. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/25/band-in-boston-53-tell-me-thats-not-a-good-idea/ Hats and Glasses have a tour lined up and some vinyl coming out soon. The world is better for it. Song List: George I've Got Time Fair Up In This Bitch You Don't Talk Oh God Winston I've Got Options Andrew Third Time Who Is You http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/22/the-flophouse-sessions-63-hats-and-glasses/ From New York, Via Audio is.... let's see.... Let's go with Really Good. Song List: Oh Vla Wee Hasmet Happening Lizard Song We Can Be Good OTP http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/22/the-flophouse-sessions-62-via-audio/ They came, they saw, they kicked some ass. Song List: FICU Now Mary Bad Fantasy Stuck in the Middle On Fire (Do Do) Hypmatize Me http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/22/the-flophouse-sessions-61-the-snowleopards/ Damn, we are loving on this here band. You shall as well. Song List: You've Got it Wrong Pretty Nights Abroad In the Cold So Long to the Subtle Gimme the Good Things Talk to Me Tonight We Walk Got a Notion Dinner Party Turncoats and Tough Talk Up for Hours http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/21/the-flophouse-sessions-60-emergency-music/ Too much... cake....  Well, this makes it a solid year of doing whatever it is we think we're doing over here. Let's hope year number two is just as much fun. Featuring Luke Temple, The Texas Governor, Abigail Warchild, Guillermo Sexo, Via Audio, Ben and Vesper, Emergency Music, Movers and Shakers, Snow ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/20/band-in-boston-52-one-candle-in-the-cake/ Tonight is the grand finale of The Ego and the Oracle over at Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway in Davis Square. Here's a teeny tiny taste of what's in store. Not only that, you get a Flophouse version of the theme to our weekly show. Pray for the fabric of time ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/17/the-flophouse-sessions-59-jims-big-ego/ The end of an era... or the start of a new one? Eh, probably neither. We kick of our second semi-centennial super late, but with the best intentions. Featuring Pela, Bitter Bitter Weeks, Hats and Glasses, The Press, Rock N Roll, Hallelujah the Hills, Keys to the Streets of Fear, ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/14/band-in-boston-51-dont-stop-believin/ Tony the Bookie is the bookie at PA's Lounge. When not putting together some of the best shows in town, he also bangs out a mean song. He was joined here by some of Boston's all stars. Song List: Swallowed Georgia's Song She Don't Wear Black Frankie and Johnie (Jimmie Rodgers) My Worried Mind The Long Ride ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/09/the-flophouse-sessions-58-tony-the-bookie/ In the first of our "holy crap, we really should have put this out a while ago" series, Boston's own Break Mission came in and presented their tunes in a very intimate atmosphere. Check it out. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/08/the-flophouse-sessions-57-the-break-mission/ Wow, it's been fifty episodes. And to celebrate, we were later than ever. But believe me, it's worth it. Featuring The Stills, Wonderful Spells, The Old Ceremony, Polarbaron, Dangerously Janovitz, The Break Mission, Aberdeen City, Frank Smith, AA Bondy, Baker, Tony the Bookie, Ryan Lee Crosby, Ween, and Tucker ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/06/07/band-in-boston-50-fiddy/ Kind of a short show this week, but jam-packed with musical goodness. Featuring Antiques, The Pharmacy, Perennials, Mako, Stephen Brodsky, The Broken West, The Fixations, Faces on Film, Brown Bird, Gunfight!, The Soundscapes, Mean Creek, and Jim's Big Ego. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/05/30/band-in-boston-49-anime-cartoon-lineup/ Summer is (un)officially here! Get out your finest whites and hit the town. Featuring The High Strung, Clock Hands Strangle, The Big Dissappointments, Antiques, The 85s, American Car, Titus Andronicus, Brother/Sister, George Lewis Jr., The Willard Grant Conspiracy, Logos Business Systems, Impossible Hair, Headband, Diamond Sharp, Hands and Knees, The ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/05/22/band-in-boston-48-now-you-can-wear-white/ Eee is The Dark Prince of Allston and lead singer of Rock City Crime Wave. Now he sets out with some solo stuff, along with some help from Eldridge Rodriguez. He's opening up at TT the Bear's Place tonight. Song List: Dracula Girl of Mine Stay Up Late Upside Down Stars Dancin' at the End ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/05/17/the-flophouse-sessions-56-eee-adams/ Get out your wingtips and tiaras. It's time for a Fancy Dress party. This week, we found a lot of new stuff. SOme of it might take a spoonful of sugar to help go down, but it's definitely worth it. Featuring Tucker Mayer, Matt the Electrician, The Underpainting, Fancy ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/05/15/band-in-boston-47-fancy/ We guarantee, if you see this band live, you'll be a lifelong fan. They're Steve Wynn's backing band, for god's sake. They're at the Lizard Lounge TONIGHT with a great lineup. Song List: No Sex No Fun Stupid Girl All the World's a Song She Ain't My Baby Teenage Dreams Is My Loving in Vain (by the ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/05/12/the-flophouse-sessions-55-the-teenage-prayers/ Welcome to the secret band info page. Hopefully this should answer any questions you have. If you have any more questions, email us and we'll straighten things out! Basic info/setup The Flophouse Sessions are a pretty laid-back deal. Show up, bang out some tunes, have a couple of beers, eat some cheese. Time Show ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/05/12/info-for-bands/ This week, we found a few more precious gems in the mine that is Boston music. Featuring Scuba, Hammarsing, Chris Brokaw, Audrey Ryan, Smyer, Ponies in the Surf, Scary Mansion, Michael Leviton, Baker, The Teenage Prayers, Girls Guns and Glory, and Young Galaxy. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/05/07/band-in-boston-46-bite-your-tongue/ Diselhourse has recently reworked the lineup a bit - from what I hear, a bit more poppy. So here's your last chance to check out the punky/countryish side of the 'hourse. Song List: Red Dog (Bitten by the) Folsom Prison Blues (by Johnny Cash) Vladnakova Oh Rita Unframed Badastranta Can't Have You Paddlin' I'll Stay Awake Intuition Two Kites http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/05/06/the-flophouse-sessions-54-dieselhourse/ It's been a rough week for us, but that's enough of that. Let's play some music that'll make you smile by Keith Burgun, The Everyday Visuals, Megamoog, Castanets, Phosphorescent, Peter Bjorn and John, Tulsa, Sunset Rubdown, Wild Light, The Jaguar Club, Mike Fiore, and Antiques. http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/05/01/band-in-boston-45-more-irritating-noises/ Drugs Delaney came in when it was just Matt - he was looking for a band, but just had a guitar and a bunch of great songs. Since then, he's found a band, and written a few more great songs. See them all at The Abbey Lounge on Wednesday! Song List: Not ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/24/the-flophouse-sessions-53-drugs-delaney/ It was 85 degrees today. Sorry if we leaned a little bit.... cute with the tunes this week. Savor the cuteness with MMOSS, The Snow Leopards, Drugs Delaney, Deerhunter, Dr. Dog, The Teeth, Hoots & Hellmouth, Pela, Bishop Allen, The Icicles, The Smittens, The Willowz, Township live at the BCN ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/23/band-in-boston-44-disgustingly-cute/ Normally a 3-piece, today they brought a sax and a mandolin. Classy, classic tunes that range from sounding like Elvis Costello to Van Morrison to Thin Lizzy to John Prine. If that doesn't sound good to you, I don't know what to say. Song List: Olive Wine My Flat of the Hill Wrong Crowd My ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/20/the-flophouse-sessions-52-the-shout-abouts/ Dedicated to Mr. Tiny Bubbles himself. Featuring Tucker Mayer, Jason Anderson & the Best, Tigersaw, Hats and Glasses, The Shout Abouts, Richard Swift, David Vandervelde & the Moonstation House Band, Reports, and The Break Mission. Happy 2nd Birthday, Jake! http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/17/band-in-boston-43-napping-dead-don-ho/ Their song titles don't make sense, but the tunes sure do. They're at The Kirkland Cafe TONIGHT! Song List: Macaw Lily of the Mouth Pinch & Bust Aire Dales Cape the Pearls Abraham Lincoln Fist Wings Following The Yellow Room http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/14/the-flophouse-sessions-51-the-milling-gowns/ It's out half-centennial (but in shows, not years) Flophouse Session, and Brooklyn's The Subjects get to do the honors. They're at Great Scott in mere minutes on an awesome bill, so go! Song List: Little Mountain Tops Swept Upon Speaking Parts The Ballad of Davy Crockett Lonely You Time http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/12/the-flophouse-sessions-50-the-subjects/ It's a little hard to describe these guys. I guess the best we can do is "glam with soul". Which clearly isn't right for a band that covers the VU so well. I can't do it justice, so give it a listen and come up with your own inappropriate pigeonhole. Song ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/12/the-flophouse-sessions-49-wonderful-spells/ Wow. That is such a bad idea. This week brings some more excellent shows, and a total meltdown of our recording program. Featuring Peeping Tom, Windy Smiles, Paleo, These United States, Hammarsing, The Subjects, Wonderful Spells, Eee Adams from Rock City Crimewave, two songs from The Dead Trees, The Whiskey ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/09/band-in-boston-42-bong-hits-and-jack-daniels/ Ara Vora were a blast to have in - great tunes, great guys. They're at Zuzu this Monday. Now that's how you start a week right! Song List: Dying to Sleep at Night Runway A Tobacco Sunburst Finish The Aether is in Short Supply Porn Distributor Cap No Exit Rockstar Dr. Song Dusty Buzz Whiskey Grin http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/07/the-flophouse-sessions-48-ara-vora/ Yoni (and his band, The Goods) is/are playing twice this week - Friday at the Cambridge Elks, and Sunday at The Abbey. He's got a voice and style that's a little tough to capture with the measley microphones that are currently known to man, so go see him live. Song ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/04/the-flophouse-sessions-47-yoni-gordon/ The Jaguar Club came up from Brooklyn last year and got screwed by playing the night of a Patriots playoff game. They lost, but you win when you go seem them at Great Scott this Wednesday! Song List: Modern Ways World Gone By Beautiful House In Antarctica This Year The Sirens http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/03/the-flophouse-sessions-46-the-jaguar-club/ Pretty much the only word we have yet to use... Yet. Featuring Locksley, Scissors for Lefty, Age Rings, The Jaguar Club, The Self Righteous Brothers, Dangerously Janovitz, The Diamond Mines, Perennials, The Shrinking Islands, Youth Group, Aqueduct, The Texas Governor, Township, Eli "Paperboy" Reed and the True Loves, Casiotone for the ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/04/02/band-in-boston-41-the-c-word/ Boston's own Scuba. They're playing tonight at TT's, so get goin'! Song List: A Thousand Different Ways Drunken Recluse Clam Shack Gary Powers Spyplane Fish 82/99 King of Infinite Space http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/03/29/the-flophouse-sessions-45-scuba/ Believe it or not, this is the best Jen has sounded this week. The BCN Rock n Roll Rumble starts this week, and it doesn't suck! Featuring Scuba, Tom Thumb and the Latter-Day Saints, Tokyo Police Club, The Information, Mason Proper, Sebadoh, The Big Big Bucks, The Desert Sea, The ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/03/28/band-in-boston-40-al-gore-debate-sighs/ E.R. makes the first return engagement in the flophouse, this time with Greg there to fill things out a bit. Go see the full band this Friday at Tom Thumb and the Latter-Day Saints' last show at PA's Lounge. Opportunity Crisis Dealbreaker Vacation Crimes Lord Help Me The Shape I'm In (by Robby Cosenza) I Know ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/03/28/the-flophouse-sessions-44-eldridge-rodriguez/ Faces on Film stripped it down to 1, 2 and then 3 members, and really brought out the soul of 7 great songs. They are at TT's TONIGHT! Go go go!!! Song List: Indicator Indicator House of Seven Sisters (by The Spitzer Space Telescope) Natalie's Numbers Winter's Daughter Come Hither Famous Last Words Medical Mind http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/03/24/the-flophouse-sessions-43-faces-on-film/ The Motion Sick are playing at the Midway Cafe on Saturday. Do check them out. Song List: Satellite Pre-Existing Condition Thirty Lives God Hates Kansas The Day After Grace Kelly http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/03/22/the-flophouse-sessions-42-the-motion-sick/ Wow, if you were disappointed by the shortage of songs last week, it's your lucky day! Featuring The Autumn Defense, The Paper Chase, Yoni Gordon and the Goods, The Diamond Mines, The Boggs, Polarbaron, Truman Sparks, Universe Narrows, The Gulf, Heartless Bastards, The Motion Sick, Apollo Sunshine, Faces on Film, ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/03/19/band-in-boston-39-back-in-the-trunk-aka-beans-or-hooray-for-boobies/ It's SXSW time again. Jen just got back from Florida. We're punchy and full of non-sequiturs. Try to cope. Featuring The Brother Kite, The Octave Museum, Mad Man Films, Vio/Mire, Mittens, Choo Choo La Rouge, Baker, Mean Creek, and Drug Rug. If you get the reference in the photo above, you ... http://www.bandinbostonpodcast.com/2007/03/13/band-in-boston-38-nxne/