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Happy Fourth of July (Independance Day)

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Well, I've been remiss in not getting a podcast out sooner, but finally got one done today.

It's the Ghost Riders at the Sprotsman's Tavern from a couple weeks back. The recording turned out really good and I hope everyone enjoys it. It's the first country music I've featured and I won't pretend to be a Country Music expert, but I know what I like, and I like these guys music.

This is the first podcast I've put up that really shows off the new recording gear I'm using. I recorded four tracks and had a ball being able to play around a bit with tweaking each track.

I did a recording of Peter Case (also at the Sportsmans) the same way, but unfortunately, haven't got approval to publish it yet. (He asked to be able to review the recording first.)

The Sweatin' Like Nixon podcast also used the new recorder, but I only had two tracks to work with. (Two mics.)

But anyway, I have the podcast all done. The file is uploaded to the host. (Libsyn) and I'm in the middle of editing the blog entry at the wnypodcast site and apparently, I've broken the Internet. All of a sudden, everything is going either very slowly, or not at all between here and the server.

Other sites are working, - hence this post - but I'm sitting here inches from the finish line to posting the podcast :-)

Some previews of what's in the works for the Buffalo Live! Music Podcast:

Thought - a really talented group of musicians based in NYC, but all from this area. They played at the Rhubarb Picnic I caught Sweatin' Like Nixon at and I want to feature them soon. I do need an interview, but we're going to attempt a telephone interview soon. A BLMP fisrt!

Toy Box Heroes - I don't remember where I first heard of them, but had been checking their music out on MySpace before I met them at the Music Is Art festival. They invited me to do a podcast of their CD Release party at Club Infinity. They're energetgic (understatement) stage act with a hard-driving rock sound. I expect these guys to go far!

Gravity Thieves - I met this band at the Memorial Day picnic that Scott of
All WNY Radio put on. They played a great set and have allowed me to put it in a podcast.

John & Mary with The Valkyries - Another show at the Sportsman's. They played there as a rehearsal for their show at the Great Blue Heron Festival and I finally got to do a podcast and interview with them. I've been a fan of theirs for years. AS you may know John was a founding member of the 10,000 Maniacs and both he and Mary joined the band after Natalie Merchant left. They later went back out on their own and have decided that sometimes it would be nice to have a band to play with on some shows. The Valkyries is the answer to that. They're already in their (at least) second iteration. (I know Geno McManus worked with them previously.) Every member in the band is a established local musician, so you can even call it an all-star group. This will make a really neat podcast.

Well, it looks like the logjam to the main site has cleared, so I'd better get the podcast done!

Peter Case at the Sportsmans Tavern - May 27, 2006

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I went to the Sportsmans again, this time to record for a podcast featuring Peter Case. He was playing there with Mark Winsick, Jim Whitford, and Rob Lynch backing him.

Peter is a former Buffalo-area resident who left the area and found fame as a songwriter and leader of the punk band The Plimsouls. After they left the scene, he has been playing as a solo act as well as collaborating with many other respected artists.

His songs have been covered by so many people it would be impossible to list them all here. A charity organization, Hungry For Music, which raises money to support music in education, much as Bufalo's Music Is Art group does, has put out a tribute CD - three CDs in fact - of other artists covering his songs. His tour through Buffalo was to support this CD. The CD is called A Case for Case, and has 48 songs, every one of them a great track.

I've been talking with Mark Winsick about doing a podcast for some time. We've been waiting for the right time to do it - a date where he can do at least a set of his original material, but haven't done it yet. I hope we still will. I think Mark and his band, Jim Whitford and Rob Lynch, is one of the best blues bands you will see anywhere. They are each exceptional musicians, but when they play together, they just click. It's easy to see why they play together. They would have been the perfect band to back up Case, even if Mark and Jim weren't long-time friends.

I recorded the show. It was the first show I used my new Fostex MR8-HD recorder on and I put up three mikes and a direct feed out of the sound system and it came out great. It is so cool being able to play around with the four tracks after the fact and tweak things just so.

Peter felt he didn't have the best night and asked me to let him preview the recordings before I use them for a podcast. I'm a bit dissappointed in that, but I hope when I get back with him and let him hear the show, he'll approve it. I thought it sounded great and - as I always say - the podcast isn't a studio recording, it's supposed to have the feel of a live show, crowd noise and all, so perfection isn't necessary.

In any case - no pun intended - I had a great night enjoying a legend perform in an intimate venue and got some great recordings out of it. I'm happy, but I'll be happier when I can share it in a podcast.

Bring It Back To Life benefit at Club Paradise

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I went down to the Club Paradise benefit Saturday. I had planned on going to another place to work on a podcast, but the performer had to cancel. No problem, we'll get it done another time, but it left me without any material for a podcast this week.

I had already skipped a week dragging my feet with the Babik podcast, so I didn't want to wait too long. So, I went down hoping I could talk one of the bands into one.

I had approached Breakerbox at the BBITL CD Release party, and they seemed enthusiastic about the idea, so I had them in mind as the prime candidate. I always hate to put a band on the spot and surprise them. I like to let them plan ahead.

But, they were happy to oblige me. I got a good feed out of the sound board as well and it turned out well. I also "ran tape" the whole show except for a part of The Feast's set while I got an interview with Breakerbox. The audio may come in handy in the future, as I spoke to both Michael Bly and Cosmic Stepping Stones about future shows. They both seemed positive as well.

So, I got a podcast recorded for this week. The band was really great and gave a great interview. It makes it so easy when you have people who are passionate about what they are talking about. Christina, Scott and Joe were all more than cooperative and I think we got a really good interview for the podcast. Christina, who puts out a Bad-Girl Rock and Roll personna on stage, was as sweet and personable as can be in person. It was a pleasure to work with them all. They're a group of musicians who know where they want to go and are serious about getting there. Watch for them on my podcast page Buffalo Live! Music Podcast

I also put photos of Cosmic Stepping Stones up here on the Photo Album. Check them out. CSS is an awesome band that has been going since the late 90's and they have a polished mature sound to show for it. I hate to categorize a band as versatile as they are, but the closest thing I can say they are is a Progressive-Rock band with a lead singer that sounds like a cross between Natalie Merchant and Sarah MacLachlin. The lyrics to their songs are intelligent and well written and compel close listening.

New site for Bring It Back To Life project

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Bring It Back To Life @ Club Paradise Feb 25

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Bring It Back To Life @ Club Paradise Feb 25 Poster

Here's another chance to hear some of Buffalo's finest original bands play and support a great cause at the same time. This is the second show featuring artists from the Bring It Back To Life compilation CD. Proceeds from the show and the CD sales go to the Buffalo Central Terminal Restoration project.

Come on down to Club Paradise, on McKinley Parkway in Blasdell on February 25th and take part in the event. Advance tickets are available at Club Paradise and are only $7.00 and still only $10.00 if you get them at the door. Video effects show by Jeff Garbaz and the Buffalo Barfly Girls are some more enticements to attend. Trust me, if you aren't having a good time at this, have someone hold a mirror up to your face and see if you're breathing!

Artists featured are: Michael Bly, Dirty Little Business, Cosmic Stepping Stone, The Feast, and Breakerbox.

Welcome

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If you've found this page and wonder what it is, take a look at the original page: http://docwu.servebeeer.com

I'm not sure if I will be transferring that page here, posting newer posts here, or what yet. So keep an eye on both. I can map that URL here if the move becomes permanent.

What it is: An account, more like online diary, of my favorite music concerts, events, shows, festivals and gossip about the local Buffalo area music scene. Lots of photos and a calendar of upcoming shows.

My philosophy is to focus on accessible shows, low or no price events, not the big arena shows. Some are downright grungy bar shows, but the best music around, not your typical mainstream radio crap.
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