2005-02-09 Nellie McKay

Recording #70

Nellie McKay at the Tibet House Benefit in NYC at Carnegie Hall.

Three Song set  audio only

2005-02-09 The Black Keys

Recording #69

The Black Keys at the Tibet House Benefit in NYC at Carnegie hall.

You'll hear Dan comment on how they've never had to follow an opening act like the chanting monks.  This short set is also unique in having Ray Davies join them for the final song Act Nice and Gentle.

setlist
10AM Automatic
The Breaks
I Cry Alone
Act Nice and Gentle

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2005-02-09 Drepung Gomang Monks

Recording #68

You may have read my blog for recordings #53 and 54 where I sent my minidisc recorder to a friend in NY to record the Black Keys.  I did this again for the Tibet House Benefit at Carnagie Hall.

There are a number of performers and many joined in to accompany others throughout the night.  I'll try to list as much information about these collaborations in this series of blogs covering that evening.

The first performers, after some introductions, were the Drepung Gomang Monks.

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2004-12-15 Los Straitjackets

Recording #67

Los Straitjackets did many holiday shows at First Ave in Minneapolis.  This is Dec 15, 2004.  Kaiser George was the announcer and sang on a few songs.  Hi-Risers opened and the Pontani Sisters danced.

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Set I

01 preshow announcement 1
02 preshow announcement 2
03 intro
04 Sleigh Ride
05 Here Comes Santa Claus
06 Tailspin
07 Holiday Twist
08 Marshmallow World
09 Kawanga!
10 Isn't Love Grand
11 Frosty The Snowman
12 Itchy Chicken
13 unknown guitar solo
14 drum feature
15 Dear Santa Claus
16 Tempest
17 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
18 Christmas In Las Vegas
19 Jingle Bell Rock
20 Close To Champaign
21 Peppermint Twist
22 Telstar
23 Casbah
24
25 applause to 1st encore
26 The Christmas Song
27
28 applause to 2nd encore
29
30 Calhoun Surf
31 Batman Theme
32 applause to 3rd encore
33 Munsters Theme
34 post show announcement

2004-11-10 The Pixies

Recording #66

I thought I recorded the opening band, The Datsuns, but I can't find it.

I had just upgraded equipment from the Sony minidisc recorder to a Nomad Jukebox 3 and also the next level of core sound binaural microphones.  Maybe I screwed up the Datsun recording or just lost it somewhere along the way on a harddrive.  Perhaps it will turn up later.

Anyway, here's the Pixies.  I think this was a reunion tour.  Recorded at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St Paul MN

Set I

In Heaven
Slow Wave Of Mutilation
Here Comes Your Man
La La Love You
Nimrod's Son
Mr Grieves
Cactus
Where Is My Mind?
Vamos
Bone Machine
Subbacultcha
Dead
No. 13 Baby
Head On
Crackity Jones
Something Against You
Tame
Isla De Encanta
U-Mass
Debaser
Hey
Caribou
Velouria
I Bleed
Monkey Gone To Heaven
Gouge Away
Wave Of Mutilation
Gigantic

2004-11-04 Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Recording #65

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the 400 Bar in Minneapolis MN

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2004-11-04 The Ponys

Recording #64

The Ponys opening up for Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the 400 Bar in Mpls MN Nov 4, 2004

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2004-10-24 Drive-By Truckers

Recording #63

The Drive-By Truckers at First Ave in Minneapolis MN Oct 24, 2004

I've had the date incorrectly listed as the 27th.

Set I

Where The Devil Don't Stay
The Buford Stick
Sink Hole
Outfit
Do It Yourself
When The Pin Hits The Shell
The Company I Keep
Goddamn Lonely Love
Never Gonna Change
Putting People On The Moon
Carl Perkins' Cadillac
Tornadoes
Heathens
Danko/Manuel
The Living Bubba
Daddy's Cup
The Day John Henry Died
Careless
Lookout Mountain
Applause Before Encore
Granddaddy
Bulldozers And Dirt
Uncle Frank
Decoration Day
Let Me Roll It
Road Cases
Zip City
Let There Be Rock/People Who Died

2004-10-24 Centro-Matic

Recording #62

Centro-Matic opening for the Drive-By Truckers Oct 24, 2004 at First Ave in Mpls MN
I've had the date incorrectly listed as the 27th.
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2004-10-24 Runner and the Thermodynamics

Recording #61

Runner and the Thermodynamics opening for the Drive-By Truckers at First Ave in Minneapolis MN Oct 24, 2004.
I've had the date incorrectly listed as the 27th.
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Here's the set list:
1. Intro / So Sorry
2. Into Apples Rotting
3. Powerlines
4. In Your Eyes
5. My Woman
6. Walk Away / Outro

 https://runnerandthethermody­namics.bandcamp.com/

2004-10-24 Drive-By Truckers

Recording #60

The Drive-By Truckers did an acoustic in-store at the Electric Fetus before performing at First Ave that evening.

I've had the date incorrectly listed as the 27th.

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Set I

Tornadoes
Carl Perkin's Cadillac
Never Gonna change
Sands of Iwo Jima
Cottonseed
Goddamn Lonely Love

2004-10-23 North Mississippi Allstars

Recording #59

North Mississippi Allstars at the Cabooze in Minneapolis MN Oct 23, 2004.

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Set I

01 intro (:37)
02 Poor Boy Long Way From Home (8:13)
03 51 Phantom (4:01)
04 Preachin Blues (Up Jumped The Devil) (5:27)
05 I'm Leaving You Baby (6:54)
06 Conan (8:26)
07 Station Blues (7:32)
08 Up Over Yonder (5:35)
09 Drinking Muddy Water (4:37)
10 (6:26)
11 (7:41)
12 (7:14)
13 Down By The Riverside (8:09)
14 Waiting For My Ship To Come In (18:01)
15 Freedom Highway (12:59)
16 (13:18)
17 All Night Long (14:09)
18 Psychedelic Sex Machine (6:37)
19 Can't Take My Eyes Off You (7:22)
20 march out (2:51)

2004-10-23 Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Recording #58

Dirty Dozen Brass Band opening for the North Mississippi Allstars at the Cabooze in Minneapolis MN.

Set I

01 intro
02 Let's Go Get'm
03
04 Ain't Nothin' But A Party
05
06 Who Took The Happiness Out?
07 John The Revelator
08 Walk On Gilded Splinters
09 Junko Partner
10 Feet Can't Fail Me Now > finale

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2004-10-23 Rising Star Fife and Drum Band

Recording #57

The Rising Star Fife and Drum Band opening for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the North Mississippi Allstars at the Cabooze in Minneapolis MN.  Luther Dickinson performed with them and then members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band joined in for the final song and march off stage.

Set I

01 march out to stage
02 instramental
03 My Babe
04 introduce band >
Granny Do Your Dog Bite
05 Wild Thing
06 That Train
07 Lay My Burdon Down
08 march off stage

2004-10-17 Thee Shams

Recording #56

Thee Shams return to the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis MN

Set I

01 Please Yourself
02 Something Happening
03 Can't Fight It
04 If You Gotta Go
05 Never Did Nothin'
06 Everflowing Tune
07 1-2-3-4
08 On My Mind
09 Not Gonna Make It

2004-10-09 Bob Log III

Recording #55

For our tenth wedding anniversary, we planned a trip to New York.  We saw a couple broadway shows and also Bob Log III.

I shot video of Bob's show.  The Towne Bike were dancing.  Professor 8000 joined in on drums.  Very fun night.  There was another person there recording video as well.


Set I

01 intro
02
03 drum machine
04 Make You Say Wow!
05 Bubble Strut
06
07 Six Stringer Kicker
08 Wigglin' Room
09
10 Daddy Log's Drive In Candy Hoppin' Car Babes *
11 Big Ass Hard On
12 banter with audience
13 Boob Scotch
14 I Want Your Shit On My Leg
15

This is my recording.  The end of the video includes the Boob Scotch video.

and here's the other taper's video

2004-10-03 The Black Keys

Recording #54

This was the second night of two shows for the Black Keys at the Bowery Ballroom in Brooklyn NY.

I had sent my minidisc recorder to a friend in New York who recorded these shows for me.  Thanks again, Rob!

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Set I

01 intro
02 Busted
03 Stack Shot Billy
04 Hard Row
05 Thickfreakness
06 Them Eyes
07 The Breaks
08 Girl Is On My Mind
09 Act Nice And Gentle
10 Grown So Ugly
11 10 A.M. Automatic
12 Have Love Will Travel
13 No Trust
14 Heavy Soul
15 applause before encore
16 Everywhere I Go
17 No Fun

2004-10-02 The Black Keys

Recording #53

These next two recordings I had some help.  I mailed my sony minidisc recorder to a friend in New York with whom I traded shows.  I met so many great people through music.  Rob was happy to take my gear to these Brooklyn shows and record.  Thanks again, Rob!

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Set I

01 intro
02 10 A.M. Automatic
03 Thickfreakness
04 Hard Row
05 Stack Shot Billy
06 Busted
07 Act Nice And Gentle
08 Set You Free
09 Them Eyes
10 The Breaks
11 Grown So Ugly
12 Have Love Will Travel
13 No Trust
14 No Fun
15 applause before encore
16 Everywhere I Go
17 Heavy Soul

2004-09-24 The Black Keys

Recording #52

I had followed the Black Keys on this fall tour from Omaha NE to Iowa City IA to Minneapolis MN to Madison WI to Milwaukee WI and then to this show at the Metro in Chicago IL.

My brother Peter joined me and got a good spot in the balcony to watch the show and I could record.  I have separate audio and video recordings.


Set I

Intro
10 A.M. Automatic
Thickfreakness
Hard Row
Stack Shot Billy
Busted
Act Nice And Gentle
Set You Free
Do The Rump
Girl Is On My Mind
The Breaks
She Said, She Said
Grown So Ugly
Aeroplane Blues
No Trust
Heavy Soul
applause to 1st encore
Everywhere I Go
Have Love Will Travel
applause to 2nd encore
No Fun

2004-09-24 The Cuts

Recording #51

The Cuts opening for the Black Keys at the Metro in Chicago.

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2004-09-23 The Black Keys

Recording #50

The Black Keys performing at the Mad Planet in Milwaukee WI.

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Set I

Intro
Thickfreakness
Girl Is On My Mind
Hard Row
Them Eyes
Stack Shot Billy
Busted
The Breaks
Set You Free
10 A.M. Automatic
When The Lights Go Out
Grown So Ugly
Aeroplane Blues
I'll Be Your Man
No Trust
Have Love Will Travel

Encore:
No Fun

Some asshole with a cigar stood right in front of Dan.  Dan commented (complained) a couple times about the smoke, but this thick headed preppy fuck (as I remember) didn't have a clue.

2004-09-23 The Cuts

Recording #49

The Cuts opening up for the Black Keys at the Mad Planet in Milwaukee WI

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2004-09-22 The Black Keys

Recording #48

The Black Keys at the High Noon Saloon in Madison WI Sep 22, 2004.  I had seen several shows already on this fall tour, and now I was following them to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

I saw Pat and Dan before the show outside the club.  I had a few of the posters from the night before in Minneapolis, and asked them to sign them for me.  They were personalized to myself and a couple friends.  We chatted for a bit, and I asked them about the videotaping ban they recently posted on their website.  Someone had been selling the New Year's Eve show.  I asked them about my shooting video for that night, and they said as long as it was for my own use, it would be fine.

I got into the club during the soundcheck.  Pat came and sat with me during the check for the Cuts.  He would drink coffee before the shows.  A couple nights later, in Chicago, we went to a coffee shop down the street before their show and also shopped at a used record store.  Pat and Dan were always friendly.  During these early years, it wasn't uncommon to see them greet fans and give autographs.

Set I

intro
10 A.M. Automatic
Thickfreakness
Hard Row
She Said, She Said
Stack Shot Billy
Busted
Girl Is On My Mind
When The Lights Go Out
Set You Free
Aeroplane Blues
Act Nice And Gentle
Grown So Ugly
Do The Rump
No Trust
Heavy Soul
applause before encore
Everywhere I Go
Have Love Will Travel

There was another taper there at this show.  I have his alternate recording as well.

2004-09-22 The Cuts

Recording #47

Another Cuts show opening for the Black Keys.  This one in Madison WI at the High Noon Saloon.

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2004-09-21 The Black Keys

Recording #46

The Black Keys played the 7th Street Entry less than a year earlier and now were moving up to the big room at First Ave.

Someone I met through the black keys website forum joined me at the show.  We attended many of the same shows the next few years, and he had a habit of chatting during the music (and my recordings).  He went batshit crazy a few years ago, so I don't see him anymore.

I met lots and lots of great people through trading live recordings, the black keys forums, and music in general.  This was the time of myspace, and that was a terrific place for a music fan.  One fellow music lover sent me this patch.

There was a poster for sale at this show and I bought a few copies.  I kept one and sent a couple others to friends.  I met up with Pat and Dan in Madison WI the next day and had them sign them.  This was the first show poster I purchased.  There have been many more since.

   

Setlist

intro
10 A.M. Automatic
Thickfreakness
Hard Row
Stack Shot Billy
Busted
Act Nice And Gentle
Them Eyes
Set You Free
The Breaks
Girl Is On My Mind
Aeroplane Blues
When The Lights Go Out
Grown So Ugly
No Trust
Heavy Soul
applause before 1st encore
Everywhere I Go
Have Love Will Travel
applause before 2nd encore
No Fun

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2004-09-21 The Cuts

Recording #45

The Cuts opening for the Black Keys on their fall tour through the midwest.

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2004-09-19 The Black Keys

Recording #44

I followed the Black Keys on their fall 2004 tour for six shows; Omaha, Iowa City, Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago.  There was a show in Missouri between the Omaha and Iowa City dates, but that was just a little too much for my schedule.  I could fit the Omaha show into my business travels, and then I motorcycled down to Iowa City for the one night.  As I recall, I got a speeding ticket on my way south.

I went straight to the club after the five hour motorcycle ride, and Pat and Dan were finishing their sound check.  I sat at the back of the club and Dan came and chatted for a bit.  My recorder was running, and here's a bit of the conversation.

For some reason, I only got video for the first half hour of the show.

Set I

intro
10 A.M. Automatic
Thickfreakness
Hard Row
Stack Shot Billy
Busted
Act Nice And Gentle
Them Eyes
Girl Is On My Mind
The Breaks
Set You Free
Do The Rump
Aeroplane Blues
Grown So Ugly
No Trust
No Fun
applause before encore
Everywhere I Go
She Said, She Said

and here's the entire audio from the show

2004-09-19 The Cuts

Recording #43

I motorcycled down to Iowa City from Mpls to catch another Black Keys show on this tour.  The Cuts from Oakland CA were opening several shows.

Here's the audio from this Cuts show

2004-09-16 The Black Keys

Recording #42

I followed the Black Keys on their fall 2004 tour for six shows; Omaha, Iowa City, Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago.

I was there for the soundcheck (see separate blog post for that recording).  I watched Pat and Dan load in and load out.  Their girlfriends were along for this tour and helped sell merch.

I had a moment to chat with Dan before the show.  Here's a little audio clip.  There was a yahoo group on the Black Keys at the time.  This was before they had their own website and had a fan forum on that site.

Here's the audio recording for the Omaha NE show at the Sokol Underground.  Interesting that both Gov't Mule (playing upstairs at the big auditorium) and the Black Keys (playing the Sokol Underground) each covered the Beatles song She Said, She Said that night.

Set I

Intro
Girl Is On My Mind
Hard Row
Stack Shot Billy
Busted
Thickfreakness
10 A.M. Automatic
The Breaks
Dan says happy birthday to Lee
Set You Free
Grown So Ugly
When The Lights Go Out
Do The Rump
Them Eyes
Act Nice And Gentle
Aeroplane Blues
No Trust
No Fun
applause before 1st encore
Everywhere I Go
Heavy Soul
applause before 2nd encore
Have Love Will Travel

2004-09-16 The Cuts

Recording #41

The Cuts opened for the Black Keys on their fall 2004 tour.  Here's the audio only recording for the show in Omaha NE at the Sokol Underground.  On this tour, I recorded six shows in Omaha, Iowa City, Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

In my notes, I wrote that I had setlists, but I can't find them.  I had purchased the two cds they were selling for merch.  I'm guessing that most of the sets were on these cds.

2004-09-16 The Terminals

Recording #40

The Terminals were a local Omaha band and were the first opener for the Cuts and Black Keys.  I missed most of their set being upstairs at the Sokol Auditorium for to see some of the Gov't Mule show.

Here's an old interview from 2004 of the Terminals

http://www.starcityscene.com/FeatArchive/FeatTerm.html

2004-09-16 Gov't Mule

Recording #39

I went to Omaha to see the Black Keys perform at the Sokol Underground.  Gov't Mule was performing an early show in the big auditorium upstairs, so I was able to see their first set.  I bought a hat from their merch, so I could clip my microphones onto it.  I wore this for quite a few show recordings.

It was a very loud show and I'm pretty sure I had the mic sensor on high and screwed up the recording.  Plenty of other people recording that night.  (much better recordings are available)

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Set I

Pygmy Tywlyte ->
Blind Man In The Dark
Bad Little Doggie
About To Rage
Perfect Shelter
Fallen Down ->
The Other One Jam ->
Fallen Down
Thelonius Beck
She Said, She Said ->
Tomorrow Never Knows Jam
Which Way Do We Run?
Thorazine Shuffle

2004-09-16 The Black Keys

Recording #38

I returned to Omaha, and the same venue I saw my first Black Keys show at the previous October.  I got to town early and went to the Sokol Underground in time to see the band set up and perform their sound check.  Gov't Mule was to perform that night in the big auditorium upstairs.

I had set the mic sensor on "high" in error.  Very rough sound

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Do The Rump
Countdown
Stack Shot Billy
Patrick jam
Act Nice and Gentle

2004-09-01 Rusty's Rocking Jamboree

Recording #37

Jack Johnson's sixth birthday celebration at the MN State Fairgrounds.  Ellie (4) and Sam (2) all enjoying Rusty's 3:30pm show.  There were 5pm and 6:20pm performances as well along with Mikael Rudolph Mime Artist performing between shows (no recording of the mime).

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Set I

Quality vs Quantity
Circus Bow
Ten Little Monkeys
Remedial Rock and Roll
Pat Yourself On The Back
Super Secret Spy Pogostick Of Doom
London Bridge
Closing Announcements

2004-08-26 Thee Shams

Recording #36

Thee Shams at the High Noon Saloon in Madison WI 2004-08-26.

Set I

You Want It
Everflowing Tune
How I Feel
If You Gotta Go
Never Did Nothing
1234
Can't Fight It
Something Happening
Can't Stand Up

2004-08-26 The Familiars

Recording #35

The Familiars opened for Thee Shams at the High Noon Saloon in Madison WI.

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2004-08-25 Scott H. Biram

Recording #34

I believe this is my first Scott H. Biram show and the first time I met Scott.  I used to travel to Milwaukee frequently for business.   This show was at the Onopa Brewery.  I don't think this venue is still there, or it has changed names or ownership.

Pupy Costello & His Big City Honky Tonk and also The Mighty Lumberhorn were the two opening bands.  Joe Buck followed after Scott.  I did not record Joe's show.

I'm not 100% sure on the date of this show.  It may have been Aug 23 and not Aug 25.

Set I

Green Onions/Cold River
Muleskinner Blues
Hit The Road
Freight Train Boogie
There's A Higher Power
Raisin' Hell Again
Have You Ever Loved A Woman
Someday Baby
Ella Speed
Black Mountain Rag
Blood Sweat & Murder
White House Blues
Alcohol Blues
Downtown Chicken
I See The Light/What's His Name?

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2005-08-25 The Mighty Lumberhorn

Recording #33

One of the opening bands for Scott H. Biram at the Onopa Brewery in Milwaukee WI Aug 25, 2004.

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2004-08-25 Pupy Costello & His Big City Honky Tonk

Recording #32

Pupy Costello & His Big City Honky Tonk was one of the opening bands for Scott H. Biram at the Onopa Brewery in Milwaukee WI  Aug 25, 2004

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2004-08-20 Los Straitjackets

Recording #31

Los Straitjackets at the Turf Club in St Paul

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2004-08-20 Accident Clearinghouse

Recording #30

Accident Clearinghouse opened for Los Straitjackets at the Turf Club in St Paul MN on 2004-08-20.

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2004-08-15 Johnny Winter

Recording #29

Johnny Winter performing at the Cabooze in Minneapolis MN 2004-08-15

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Shane Henry opened

2004-08-15 Shane Henry

Recording #28

Shane Henry opened for Johnny Winter at the Cabooze in Minneapolis Aug 15, 2004.

Set I

40 Days
Looking Glass
Tomorrow's Gone
Rock Me Baby
She Who Loves
The Bitter End
Stranded
Mother Freedom
Someday
In Too Deep
Deliverance

2004-08-01 Jeff Loven

Recording #27

Jeff Loven has played Sunday nights at Dick's Bar in Hudson WI for many years.

Here's his first set from 2004-08-01


Set I

Stuck In The Middle With You
What Would You Say
Brown Eyed Girl
What I Got
car giveaway
The Sky Is Crying
Ice Cream Man
Sweet Emotion
Sweet Home Alabama
Harder To Breathe

2004-07-24 John Fogerty

Recording #26

John Fogerty was hired by Polaris to perform for their 50th anniversary event at the MN State Fairgrounds.  Big event and big crowd.

I only had 50 minutes space on my recorder, so here's the audio.

Set I

Intro
Born On The Bayou
Green River
Suzie Q
Blue Boy
Up Around The Bend
The Midnight Special
Cotton Fields
Lookin' Out My Backdoor
Jambalaya
Centerfield
Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
Who'll Stop The Rain
Lodi
Down On The Corner

2004-07-27 Rusty's Rocking Jamboree

Recording #25


Rusty's Rocking Jamboree performing at Pat Tinucci's backyard in Afton MN.
(half of the team of Kit and Kaboodle)

audio only and only a partial set about 30 minutes long

Set I

Pet Racoon
Remedial Rock and Roll
Supersecret Spy Pogostick Of Doom
London Bridge
Jellyman Kelly
closing

2004-07-18 Eric Clapton

Recording #24

Eric Clapton at the Xcel Energy Center St Paul MN 2004-07-18
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Robert Randolph and the Family Band opened.  Robert also joined for Eric's encore.  The last five minutes of this recording is the final song from Robert's opening set

Setlist

Let It Rain
Hoochie Coochie Man
Walk Out In The Rain
I Want A Little Girl
I Shot The Sheriff
Me And The Devil Blues
They're Red Hot
Milk Cow's Calf Blues
If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day
Kind Hearted Woman
Got To Get Better In A Little While
Have You Ever Loved A Woman
Badge
Wonderful Tonight
Layla
Cocaine
applause to encore
Sunshine Of Your Love
Got My Mojo Working

2004-07-18 Robert Randolph (and the Family Band)

Recording #23

Robert Randolph (and the Family Band) opened up for Eric Clapton at the Xcel Energy Center 2004-07-18.

I only recorded the last song of his set.

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He also joined in on Eric's encore.

2004-07-05 Canned Heat

Recording #22

Canned Heat at the Taste of Minnesota at Harriet Island in St Paul.

Setlist (uncertain of first song(s) of show, I started recording half way through Bull Frog Blues).  The slow fade in is me recording while walking about 300 yards from another stage after seeing the Violent Femmes.

?
Bull Frog Blues
On The Road Again
Bad Trouble
Time Was
World Of Make Believe
Goin' Up The Country
Hey, Pretty Baby
1-2-3, Here We Go Again
Amphetamine Annie
She's A Gamblin' Woman
Chicken Shack Boogie
Let's Work Together
It's The Same All Over

2004-07-05 Violent Femmes

Recording #21

At the Taste of Minnesota on Harriet Island in St Paul on the main stage.  I went with my neighbor Mike.  We also saw Canned Heat at a different stage called the Woodstock Stage.

Set I

Intro
Out The Window
Country Death Song
I Hear The Rain
Blister In The Sun
Prove My Love
Please Do Not Go
Confessions
It's Gonna Rain
Gimme The Car
American Music
I Held Her In My Arms
Freak Magnet
Fat
God Bless America
Hallowed Ground
Black Girls
Gone Daddy Gone
Add It Up
Kiss Off

2004-06-22 Spoon

Recording #20

I went to this show to see Thee Shams open.  Spoon has turned into a pretty big deal over the years.  Can't say I'm a fan.

No idea on the setlist.
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first 22 minutes of the set only.  sorry

2004-06-22 Thee Shams

Recording #19

I like this recording.  I think it's got good sound and I really like the set.

Thee Shams at the 400 Bar in Mpls MN 2004-06-22 opening for Spoon.

Setlist

You Want It
How I Feel
If You Gotta Go
Never Did Nothing
Be Coming Home
Where I Belong
Can't Fight It
1234
Please Yourself

2004-05-14 Dick Dale

Recording #18

Dick Dale at the Cabooze in Mpls MN.

Jack Knife and the Sharps opened.

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Setlist

Nitro
The Eliminator
Fish Taco
House Of The Rising Sun
Haji
Ghost Riders In The Sky
Hot Links: Caterpillar Crawl / Rumble
Bring It On Home
Happy Birthday
Pipeline
Let's Go Trippin'
Mr. Peppermint Man
Hava Nagila
Esperanza
Hey Bo Diddley
I'm Coming Home
Louis Armstrong Imitation
False Start Misirlou
Misirlou
Cherry Pie
Shake & Stomp
Summertime Blues
Smoke On The Water
Belo Horizonte
Mouth Sounds And Drums
Amazing Grace

2004-05-14 Jack Knife & The Sharps

Recording #17

Jack Knife & The Sharps opened for Dick Dale at the Cabooze May 14, 2004.

They just recorded a new album and this show is essentially the playing of that album.

2004-04-01 Van Morrison

Recording #16

Some friends and neighbors organized going to this show.  Our seats were pretty far back, but it was fun.  A few of the Jayhawks did an opening set.

Playing with Van: John Allair, Ned Edwards, David Hayes, Matt Holland, Bobby Irwin, Martin Winning

Set I
Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart
Have I Told You Lately
Once In A Blue Moon
Back On Top, It Once Was My Life
Fire In The Belly, Sometimes We Cry
Walking My Baby Back Home
All Work And No Play
In The Midnight
Real Real Gone
Wonderful Remark
Little Village
Whining Boy Moan
Into The Mystic
Days Like This
Cleaning Windows
Stop Drinking
Precious Time
Jackie Wilson Said
Brown Eyed Girl
Gloria 

2004-04-01 Jayhawks

Recording #15

Don't watch this.  First, it's not the Jayhawks.  I think it was three of them.  They just went on hiatis, and three of them opened for Van Morrison at the Northrup.  It's just an 8 minute clip, and really poor audio quality.  Fair warning.

2004-03-15 Kenny Brown

Recording #14

I think this show was promoted as "Brown & Burnside"?  Cedric was on drums.  This was a part of the Fat Possum Juke Joint Caravan.

Here's most of the show.  I'm missing the last couple songs.

2004-03-15 T-Model Ford

Recording #13

A part of the Fat Possum Juke Joint Caravan at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis MN.

Spam played drums for T.

Set I

? (train?)
? (I ain't gonna?)
? (call me on the phone?)
Catfish Blues
Sweet Home Chicago
Chicken Head Man
Feels So Bad
The Duke

2004-03-15 Paul "Wine" Jones

Recording #12

The Fat Possum Records Juke Joint Caravan came to the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis MN.  Paul "Wine" Jones, T-Model Ford and Spam, Kenny Brown and Cedric Burnside.  I think Kenny and Ced were billed as "Brown & Burnside".  Tour manager, Craig "Sweet Dog" Pickering played drums for Paul.

Set I

Guess I Just Fucked It All Up
I Got To Set You Straight
Nobody But You
Bib Bell Ringing
Poor Boy
Gotta Got Home
Woman You Can't Help Nobody Now
Don't Laugh At Me
Put Your Hand
Diggin' Momma's Tatters
Pucker Up Buttercup

2004-03-04 Thee Shams

Recording #11

I used to get to Chicago occasionally for work, and could often schedule a trip to include a show.  On This trip, I was able to see Thee Shams at the Abbey Pub.  My brother Peter came along and you'll hear a little of our conversation between songs on the recording (sorry about that).

Here's a poster I took from the club.

Setlist

How I Feel
You Want It
Want You So Bad
She's Been Around
You're So Cold
If You Gotta Go
Never Done Nothin'
?
?
Somebody In My House

2003-12-31 Black Keys

Recording #10

I convinced Kristen to take a trip to Cleveland for this new year's eve show.  We flew in.  We had time to take a tour of the rock and roll hall of fame.  We took a cab out to the Beachland Ballroom.  I made a mistake thinking we'd get a 2am cab back to the hotel after the show, but we hitched a ride with some other fans and it all worked out.

I remember Dan's dad, Chuck, selling posters at the merch table.  I was able to get mine signed by Pat and Dan.

I didn't record the opening bands, Party of Helecopters, This Moment in Black History, or Bob's Country Bunker.  We did get a front of the stage spot and I positioned myself in a good spot to film.  I got the countdown to midnight, but then the camera failed.  I didn't know it until the end of the show.  Quite disappointing, but that happens.  There were several other cameras filming.  I think some people were trying to sell a dvd of this, but that was shut down.  The big rule for live recording is to share freely and not to profit from audience recordings.

I did have my audio recorder working.  This video is a combination of my audio, my short video of the countdown and then the other video that has been posted on youtube.

Set I

01 Dan's New Year Countdown
02 Thickfreakness (no video)
03 Hard Row
04 Busted
05 Yearnin'
06 Them Eyes
07 The Breaks
08 Set You Free (no video)
09 Everywhere I Go
10 Have Love Will Travel
11 I'll Be Your Man
12 Do The Rump
13 She Said She Said
14 No Trust
15 No Fun
16 applause before encore
17 Heavy Soul/The Moan (no video)