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.
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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 talented chaps. Also, their pure rockitude resulted in a warp of the time-space continuum, pictured above.
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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.
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Robbie 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.
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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 you have an awesome bunch of songs to start with. They play tonight at the Middle East!
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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 Spirit, and Hymns.
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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 and the Magi Chippie, Beach House, Howlin’ Rain, and Papercuts.
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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 first track. Listen to it and tell me how that’s even possible. They are playing at Tommy Doyle’s in Harvard Square this Saturday – you know, the former House of Blues. And it’s only two bucks!
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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 Sunday!
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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 playing at once makes for a strange trip indeedily.
They’re having a Love-In at PA’s Lounge on Friday and Sunday, March 14th! (Ignore what we said about the 16th – we were way off.)
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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 start putting some of these things out in an eye-friendly format. So go and watch a song or two over there, and listen to the whole thing right here where it’s warm and safe.
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Jen was too busy having fun to write down the song names. But there’s Winter Song, Sandy, and a bunch of others.
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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 Born, Salt and Samovar, Windy Smiles, Cherryaxe, Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Banned, and Hot Ron Scorcher.
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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 Dead Trees at O’Brien’s this Wednesday.
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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 had a 5 channel mixing board. So cut us a break on the mix, and enjoy the tunes!
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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 process.
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Pretend you were there by looking at the Dead Trees Flickr photo set while you listen!
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The Lights Out finish up their residency at The Abbey Lounge this Tuesday – go pack that joint!
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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.
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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 – we’ll let you know when it’s up!
As a belated Christmas bonus, Etan brought along what is sure to be the holiday hit of 2008 – we’ve tacked it on to the end. Enjoy!
OH! And we figure we should start using this thing – check out a few photos of their session at our home on Flickr!
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From Cincinnati, Pearlene oozed soul all over our living room. We sent them the cleaning bill.
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Our living room is still smoldering from the lush sonic assault that is Broken River Prophet. Bear witness.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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The song list is a little messed up – we’ll fix it in a couple of hours.
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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 Redwalls. Save your fork, there’s pie.
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New York’s Aeroplane Pageant are playing tonight at Great Scott. Keep your eye on these guys – I tells ya, they’re going places.
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No weekly podcast this week – we’ve been putting this thing together. Ten O’Clock, Milky Way Lounge in JP. Be there! Please!
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 Lefty, Sea Wolf, Viva Viva, Via Audio, Low Red Land, Eldridge Rodriguez, Euros Childs, and Pseudosix.
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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 Spells, and models showing off some hotttt outfits from Berk’s, History, and Hilken Mancini for Gumshoe! Listen to this episode for more info, and stay tuned to the site for even more!
But back to this week’s show, it features Cryptacize, Finian McKean, Winterpills, Semi-Precious Weapons, Abigail Warchild, and Ween!
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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 Viva, The Young Republic, Middle Distance Runner, Syme, The Honored Guests, Aaron Ross, Lee Bob, Pet Genius, Reports, Age Rings, The Secret Life of Sofia, Anders Parker, Michael Murray, Southeast Engine, The Sky Pilots, and Some Velvet Morning.
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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!
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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 Self Righteous Brothers, so be there.
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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.
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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 PA’s! Go go go go go!
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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.
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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!
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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 The Dead Trees. They have thier CD release party this Friday at PA’s Lounge, along with a truly killer lineup. Go ahead and look who. Nah, never mind, just go!
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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 JP. So be there!
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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. Sure, it’s only one note, but that’s going on the resume.
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Tucker Mayer… Yeah, I really can’t think of much to say besides “wow,” and “damn.” This dude knows what he’s doing.
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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 a treat!
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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.
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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 Whales, Jason Anderson, Broken River Prophet, Or, The Whale, The Press, Before Lazers, George Lewis, Jr., Charlemagne, Shhh, One Happy Island, O’ Death, The Wrong Reasons, The Devil Makes Three, Milo Jones, Bishop Allen, Page France, The Teeth, The Specific Heats, Drug Rug, Pants Yell, John O’Hara, Whistlejacket, So+So, Action Camp, and Fnacy Trash. Damn, that’s a lot of bands!
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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
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 Pony Clock, and Antiques. The video will be up soon.
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Antiques is (are) on the cover of this month’s Northeast Performer. Here’s why.
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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!
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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 NYC’s own fantabulous Teenage Prayers!
GLENN RULES!
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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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 PA’s Lounge in Somerville all week from July 16-21 to celebrate. It all wraps up on Andy’s 30th birthday. Ucccgh…..
Featuring… everyone at the residency.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hats and Glasses have a tour lined up and some vinyl coming out soon. The world is better for it.
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From New York, Via Audio is…. let’s see…. Let’s go with Really Good.
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They came, they saw, they kicked some ass.
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Damn, we are loving on this here band. You shall as well.
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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 Leopards, School for Robots, The Narrator, and Hands and Knees.
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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 and space.
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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, and The Franklin Kite.
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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.
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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.
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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 Mayer.
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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.
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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 Ladybug Transistor, MMOSS, Sam Jayne, TK Webb, Audrey Ryan, and Viva Viva.
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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.
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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 Trash, Eee Adams, Stephen Brodsky, The Gondoliers, Television, Choo Choo La Rouge, Mando Diao, Scientific Maps, Frog Eyes, Kelsey Bennett, Drug Rug, Brent Gorton and the Tender Breasts, Jacob Smigel, Deer Tick, and Carter Tanton.
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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.
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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!
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 up at the time we gave you – if we said 6, show up at 6. That’s basically the load-in time. Sessions usually take 1-2 hours.
Length
We usually shoot for 6-8 songs, but if you’re hard-up for time, we’ll take 3, or if you’re really on a roll, it’s up to you (as long as it’s not getting too late – we try to finish up by 9pm – and we don’t have another band coming in). I think the record is 13 or 14 songs
We have all of the mics, stands, etc, so unless you have some really sweet ribbon mics or something that you really want to use, you don’t have to worry about that.
Drums
The one rule when you’re packing up: no drums. We have a mini (about 3/4-scale) kit that is sort of the signature of the show, and you’ll almost definitely have a lot of fun playing it. The cymbals kind of suck, so if you want to bring along a splash or two, you’re welcome to do it. Here’s the kit in all its glory. Let me reiterate- there is no lens capable of capturing the sheer diminutive cuteness, it’s even smaller than it looks:
Guitars/Basses
As for guitars and basses, feel free to bring your own, or use ours. We have 2 acoustics (vintage Harmony Patrician & acoustic/electric Takamine), and a variety of electrics. Namely, a P.O.S. guitar I found in the trash, a vintage Kay, a vintage UniVox BeatleBass copy, a Fender Strat, a Yamaha RBX5 5-string, a fretless Fender Jazz, and a Carvin 4-string that’s not in the photo. The basses are almost all strung with flatwounds, for the record.
Keyboards
We also have a pretty sweet old (circa ’72) Hammond organ, with the prerequisite 2 dead keys.
Of course, you can bring your own keyboards as well.
Amps
That brings us to amps. We have a Peavey bass amp.
We record bass direct, so this baby does the job. We use a plain-vanilla DOD DI box, so if you have something fancier, by all means, bring it along.
We also have a small Peavy practice amp, which sounds surprisingly decent, but most people bring their own. Just don’t go bringing something that can’t be turned on without making your ears bleed.
When we’re using the Hammond, we run it through a bass/key amp, though we record that direct as well. If you’re not using the Hammond, you’re welcome to use this amp for whatever you need an amp for.
We’re at 10 Josephine Ave in Somerville. It’s basically between Davis and Porter Squares, and slightly north.
Here are maps from all the usual sources: Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, MapQuest, MS Live.
Here are our plain English directions…
From Mass Ave:
If coming from Boston, go past Harvard Square and Porter Square. Take a right at the first set of lights after Porter onto Beech St. (If you’re coming from the Arlington area, take a left. It’s the set of lights after the car wash.) At the end of Beech St, stay to the right and go straight across to Willow Ave. The bicycle shop will be on your right. Go through 2 sets of lights (Summer and Highland), and through a stop sign (Morrison). Take a right at the next stop sign (Kidder Ave), and the your first right onto Josphine Ave. We’re #10, which is the 2nd-to-last house on the right. Park anywhere, we have visitor permits.
From Route 93 North (from Cape Cod, South Boston, RI, etc):
After you cross the fanciest part of our gigantic waste of public funds (i.e., the Zakim/Bunker Hill Bridge, which is actually pretty cool), take the next RIGHT exit, to Sullivan Square. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Go less than a mile – you’ll go under a railroad bridge and come to a set of lights. Take a right at those lights to get on the O’Brien Highway. As soon as you get on, get all the way to the left and turn left at the first set of lights. If you cross a bridge, you already blew it. Nice job. Call me. That left is Highland Ave. Stay to the left at the split and go about another less-than-a-mile. Turn right on Cedar Street, at the Quik Mart (NOT Central Street at the QF Mart!). You’ll go over some old railroad tracks. Turn left on Morrison Ave. Turn right on Rogers Ave (it’s about the 5th street). At the stop sign, turn left on Kidder, and the left on Josephine. We’re #10, which is the 2nd-to-last house on the right. Park anywhere, we have visitor permits.
From Route 93 South (coming from North Shore, NH, etc.):
Take Exit 31 (Mystic Valley Pkway). On the ramp, get all the way to the right and turn right at the first set of lights. Go straight through the next set of lights. You’ll see a self-storage place. Good. Follow that for about a mile. You’ll go under a railroad bridge. At the next set of lights, turn left onto Boston Ave. Follow that to the next set of lights. Go slight right onto Rogers Ave. Kelly’s Diner should be directly to your right. Pescatore’s will be on your left. At the first intersection, turn right onto Kidder Ave, then left onto Josphine Ave. We’re #10, which is the 2nd-to-last house on the right. Park anywhere, we have visitor permits.
From the MBTA:
Take the Red Line to Davis. Exit via the College Ave exit. At ground level, go out where the buses arrive, and head left. This will take you behind a Brooks Pharmacy and onto the bike path. Follow the bike path until you cross a street. This is Willow Ave. Take a left and then your first right onto Morrison Ave. Then take your first left onto Josephine Ave. We’re #10, 2nd house on the left. I’m sure our dogs will alert us to your presence.
If you get lost, call us at 617-718-0638 and we’ll steer you in the right direction.
Again, any other questions, email us and all shall be right with the world.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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 Rock N’ Roll Rumble, Mittens, and Hands & Knees.
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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.
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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!
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Their song titles don’t make sense, but the tunes sure do. They’re at The Kirkland Cafe TONIGHT!
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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!
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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.
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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 Giants, Mittens, Tulsa, and we would have played Jason Isbell and The Remote Islands, but, you know, our recording program kind of, well, melted down.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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 Painfully Alone, Pants Yell!, Reports, and Ara Vora.
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Boston’s own Scuba. They’re playing tonight at TT’s, so get goin’!
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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 Octave Museum, The Silver Lining, The Cassavettes, and Baker.
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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.
(Thanks to Seth for pointing out that I originally posted this at quaalude speed!)
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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!!!
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The Motion Sick are playing at the Midway Cafe on Saturday. Do check them out.
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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, The Impossible Shapes, Kahoots, You Am I, and Hooray For Earth.
When do we get to Pancake’s house?
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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 win a free subscription to Band In Boston.
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Tulsa kicked some serious ass at PA’s Lounge on February 24th. Here’s a rough approximation of what it sounded like. Have fun at SXSW, guys!
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From Rhode Island, John McCauley, AKA Deer Tick, is really one of the freshest voices we’ve heard in years. Hear him fight through a nasty cold and make some beautiful noise.
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March is RIAA Boycott Month. Chances are, you’ve been inadvertantly boycotting it for years, since they largely put out utter crap, but make an extra effort this month. Buy some independent music. Support music that means something.
This week, we feature tunes by Eldridge Rodriguez (E.R.), The Seepeoples, Pants Yell!, The Faintest Ideas, Hands and Knees, The Nightingales, Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs, The Stop Revolt, American Car, Deer Tick, The Double-Stops, Pop Levi, and The Horrors.
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Sometimes we hold a session until a band comes back to town. Sometimes they break up before that happens. Damn shame, too, because Rescue (from Detroit) was a damn fine band. Let’s hope we get some more music out of at least some of these buys (and gal)!
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Andy’s feeling fine again, thanks. Time to return to the important things, like capri pants and flip flops. Featuring Elvis Perkins, The Lemonheads, This is How Rumors Get Started, The Televangelist and the Architect, The Living Sea, The Dead Trees (solo), The Cyanide Valentine, The Essex Green, The Specific Heats, The Thermals, The Perennials, Badly Drawn Boy, Via Audio, The Pilot Light, and Drugs Delaney, FTW! Listen now, before you get pwned!
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