Mike Doughty Kicked Out Drunks from the Stage at Woodstock

December 2, 2008
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We have seemingly complained on a regular basis about chatting, drunks and overall rudeness at shows recently. Obviously, these types of behaviors hinder our ability to capture a recording, but the rudeness also inhibits our enjoyment of the show itself. In what is pretty much our passive fantasy, this weekend outstanding singer-songwriter Mike Doughty literally kicked some drunk fans out of his show in Woodstock NY. The youtube video imbedded above captures the moment. I am not sure if Mike maybe went over the edge, or if the drunks truly deserved the ejection, but at least the performers are beginning to fight back against the annoying end of basic concert civility.

Mike Doughty has two upcoming gigs in the NYC area:
December 09, 2008 Blender Theatre NYC (WRXP Holiday Show)
December 31, 2008 Maxwell’s Hoboken NJ

Ted Leo will play Market Hotel on December 15

December 1, 2008
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ToddP announced today that Ted Leo will headline a show at Market Hotel on Sunday night, December 15. Here is the announcement on Todd’s page:

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Monday December 15th @ SCHMARKET SCHMOTEL

:: TED LEO
:::: guests tba
:::::: CALE PARKS

[ SCHMARKET SCHMOTEL ]
1142 Myrtle Ave @ Bdwy | Bushwick, Bklyn
JMZ-Myrtle, L-Jefferson, G-Mrytle/Willoughby | 8pm | all ages | $tba
– MYSPACE –> http://myspace.com/markethotelnyc

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Naked Hearts November 22, 2008 Union Hall – Flac and MP3 Downloads

November 29, 2008
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[photo by Bruce Eyster]

It is really quite rewarding when NYCTaper has a positive effect, however small, on the careers of the bands we love. At Naked Hearts outstanding set at the NYCTaper CMJ Show, there was a writer for Deli Magazine in the audience who was impressed enough to publish an article about the band called “Watch out for these guys: Naked Hearts“. That article likely resulted in Deli’s affiliated music promotion site Jezebel Music booking Naked Hearts at their December showcase at The Delancey on December 6. Naked Hearts also return to play at Cake Shop on December 18.

Last Saturday we had the opportunity to see Naked Hearts as a two-piece. Noah has moved from bass to drums and literally and figuratively has not missed a beat. At Union Hall, Naked Hearts delivered such an outstanding set as an opening act that an observant audience member shouted out “hey, you guys are good!”. Guitarist/Vocalist Amy responded with a modest “thanks” and a knowing smile. Naked Hearts release their debut EP These Knees on January 20, 2009 in vinyl and digital download formats.

We recorded from the identical location as the Jeremy Messersmith recording, and the sound quality is superb. There are no chatters on this recording, just a crystal clear capture of an excellent band. Enjoy!

Download and stream the complete show [HERE].

https://archive.org/details/NakedHearts2008-11-22.dpa.nyctaper

Naked Hearts
2008-11-22
Union Hall
Brooklyn, NY USA

Digital Master Recording
Recorded from Upfront
15 Feet Center – Microphones on Ceiling bar

DPA 4021s > Edirol UA-5 (Oade Digimod) > digital coaxial > M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 > 24bit 48kHz wav > Soundforge 8.0 (level adjustments, downsample 16/44) > CD Wave > Flac Frontend (level 7, align sector boundaries) > flac

Recorded and Produced by nyctaper
2008-11-29

Setlist:
[total time 26:34]
01 Kill My Name
02 Mass Hysteria
03 We Run
04 Like I Do
05 Cat and Mouse
06 One False Move
07 Call Me

If you email nyctaper for access to this recording, we expect that you will PLEASE SUPPORT Naked Hearts, visit their website, visit their MySpace page, and purchase their new EP These Knees when its released on January 20, 2009.

The Annuals 2009 Tour Dates – NYC on January 28 + Free MP3

November 28, 2008
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North Carolina’s outstanding melodic pop band The Annuals have announced an extensive national headlining six-week tour that begins in January. The NYC date is January 28, 2009 at Bowery Ballroom.

The new album from The Annuals is titled Such Fun and features the song “Confessor” — a free MP3 can be downloaded below.

The Annuals – Confessor MP3 [HERE]

NYCTaper Updates: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26, 2008
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The NYCTaper schedule is still on the front page if you scroll down or click [here]. We still plan to attend and record those events. We also have new NYCTaper photographers who will capture several of the events listed below. More photographers are needed!

Additionally, we have added several new dates since that was posted (even more will be added — still not certain about New Year’s week). Here are the new additions:

Pylon:
December 15, 2008 Knitting Factory NYC

Of Montreal:
December 16, 2008 Music Hall of Williamsburg

The Antlers / Sharon Van Etten / Pet Ghost Project:
January 3, 2009 Cake Shop

Jonathan Segel (of Camper Van Beethoven) / Victor Krummenacher (of Camper Van Beethoven) / Sharon Van Etten / and Special Guests:
January 11, 2009 NYCTaper Presents Sunday Night at Pianos

The Annuals:
January 28, 2009 Bowery Ballroom NYC

There is also a bit of backlog on recordings captured in the recent past. These artists were recorded by NYCTaper and will appear on the site in the weeks after Thanksgiving — Naked Hearts, The Secret Life of Sofia, Treasure, and Olof Arnalds.

We also received two packages of DAT masters captured in NYC by two other tapers over the last decade. Those recordings will also appear on this site and include Belle and Sebastian, Dismemberment Plan, Neil Halstead and Iron and Wine. Those recordings should be posted on the site by the end of the year.

We will be away until Sunday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Rafter November 21, 2008 Cake Shop – Flac and MP3 Downloads

November 26, 2008
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[photo by Impose]

We arrived at Cake Shop on Friday a couple of songs into Rafter‘s set opening for The Loom. One of the members of The Loom was standing near the stage and when we approached to say hello, he immediately suggested that we tape this artist. Rafter was in the midst of a wildly impressive set of his frenetic diy approach to pop. Accompanied by a digital tape machine and a live drummer, Rafter employed an energetic stage presence and “talk box” to fine effect.

We recorded only half the set from the same location at our Loom recording. The sound quality is superb. Enjoy!

Download and stream the partial recording [HERE].

https://archive.org/details/Rafter2008-11-21.dpa.nyctaper

Rafter
2008-11-21
Cake Shop
New York, NY USA

Digital Master Recording
Recorded from Upfront
10 Feet from the PA

DPA 4021s > Edirol UA-5 (Oade Digimod) > digital coaxial > M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 > 24bit 48kHz wav > Soundforge 8.0 (level adjustments, downsample 16/44) > CD Wave > Flac Frontend (level 7, align sector boundaries) > flac

Recorded and Produced by nyctaper
2008-11-25

Setlist:
[total time 19:31]
[missing first 5 songs]
01 Thunderclap
02 No Fucking Around
03 Salt
04 Juicy
05 ZZZPenchant

If you email nyctaper for access to this recording, we expect that you will PLEASE SUPPORT Rafter, visit his MySpace page, and purchase his official releases from the Asthmatic Kitty Records website [HERE].

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