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Human Host
Joe Squared
Baltimore, MD
December 14, 2007

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Set I:

1. The Adventure Begins*
2. Smoke Screen*
3. Requiem For A Monster*
4. Improv Jam^

Notes:
Lineup:Human Host>Brian Adam Ant>DMFS
*Mike Apichella solo keyboard
^Full band
Second set not taped
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Whether as the duo or the full band, The Expanding Man is guitarist Carlos Guillen and turntablist DJ Tyler Quinn. I saw them back in July at Flux Studios when they played as a full band (bass and drums were recuited) and they were awesome. They were even better this time around as a duo. Continuing in this pattern, The Expanding Man has a show tonight (Dec 15) at The Metro Gallery in Baltimore, as a full band (bass and drums recruited). I probably won’t go to this show, I’ll likely not go out at all, but if I were going out, this is the show I’d be checking out tonight. I think DJ Tyler is also doing a solo set, as well as a set from Andy Bopp.

The only complaint I have about the band is that they don’t have any names for any of their songs. I’m sure alot of their show is improv, though I’m unsure if the whole thing is.

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Last Friday night at Load of Fun reminded me that life is a cabaret. A fun night with theater, music, burlesque and dancing from acts local and non. It was kind of modern and retro all at once, old timey and really postmodern queer.

Secret Crush Society

Tippy Canoe and Her Baltimore Paddlemen

excerpt from Good Night and Good Morning. A play by Rahne Alexander and Theresa Columbus

G. Whillikers

I’m Kristen Anchor and someday soon I’m going to start posting videos of bands and performance art (from around Baltimore) here in Beatbotsland. I am pumped. If you’d like me to shoot video of your show drop me a line and I’ll see what I can do.

I’ve been a Baltimoron for about 11 years. My day job is running CAmm (Creative Alliance MovieMakers) - booking screenings, workshops, the equipment cage, media lab, etc. I play drums with The Degenerettes (rock n roll) and also have a multimedia/music project called Connie and Bonnie Show (arty farty but still a little rock n roll). I’ve been making short videos for about 8 years or so, most of them pretty silly and short, but I’ve screened stuff at festivals all over and self published a couple of DVD compilations.

A lot of my movies are on youtube and some are on iFilm.com. Might as well air my dirty laundry. My most ‘famous’ video is also the dumbest video I’ve ever made but for like a day it was number 3 on iFilm. It is also seasonally appropriate so here ya go:

Pez Porno

I don’t understand what’s going on, but I recently checked the MySpace page of Human Host and the music on their page sounds something like techno or electronic dance music. Is this a joke? I dig electronic music and I like the stuff on their page, but when I ask if it’s a joke, it’s because that music is NOTHING like the music from this show. It’s like two totally different bands.

In this show, from January 12, 2007, Human Host sounds more like the punk band I was expecting. I was having some problems with my gear, so I left after this set, the first of an announced three set show. Maybe the subsequent sets were like the current techno songs, I don’t know.

I guess I’ll find out soon enough because Human Host and The Dirty Marmaduke Flute Squad are playing at Joe Squared this Friday, December 14. Should be a good show, whichever Human Host shows up. I got my fingers crossed for the techno version.

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Rill Causey plays a very short solo set on guitar and drums…progressive rock from Baltimore…

Rill Causey
Lo Fi Social Club
Baltimore, MD
December 7, 2007

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1. Untitled

Notes:
Lineup:Rill Causey>Engine>Jakuta & Carl>Retarded Garfield>Abiku
Vibration of bass drum makes recording sound bad
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Engine plays spazz electronic noise from Baltimore…

Engine
Lo Fi Social Club
Baltimore, MD
December 7, 2007

Band:
Nicky Smith: Roland SP-404, Boss DD-20, vocals
Jake Lingan: Micro KORG

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1. Wyman Park>
2. Mission Accomplished> (video)
3. Bubble Bath>
4. Practice Makes Purple> (video)
5. Friends>
6. Westboro

Notes:
Lineup:Rill Causey>Engine>Jakuta & Carl>Retarded Garfield>Abiku
Tracking might be off
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http://www.myspace.com/enginetunes
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Jakuta & Carl is actually a solo act (Carl is the computer)…I guess you could call it electronic melodrama performance art from Baltimore. This act is better appreciated if you check them out in-person.

Jakuta and Carl
Lo Fi Social Club
Baltimore, MD
December 7, 2007

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1. Dana Scully Saves Lives
2. Halo*
3. Start the Stars
4. 31 and Luvin’ It*

Notes:
Lineup:Rill Causey>Engine>Jakuta & Carl>Retarded Garfield>Abiku
Minor distortion is some spots (keep your mouth off from the microphone!)
*Band experienced technical (power) issues
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Posting this show as a request…Caleb is from Balmer and plays soft, folkish rock.

Caleb Stine
Current Gallery
Baltimore, MD
April 1, 2007

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1. Intro
2. Daniel Boone
3. From A Porch In Nashville
4. The Cookie Song
5. Devil
6. (Dialogue)
7. Diver Blues
8. Talkin’ TV Blues
9. (Dialogue)
10. The Woman I Know You To Be

Notes:
Lineup:
John Davidson & Eileen McKenna>Caleb Stine>Breadfoot & Aaron Berg
Occasional pops are beer cans being opened
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The Newagehillbilly is Alex Strama, founder of Baltimore music label MT6 Records. Alex plays with a variety of local bands, including The Wire Orchestra, Heroin UK and Cavemen. When he plays as Newagehillbilly, it’s usually alone and with a variety of electronic devices. In addition, his shirt usually comes off during his set and it wouldn’t be a first if he puked on stage. Newagehillbilly sets are unpredictable and totally off the wall…

Sticking with being unpredictable, Newagehillbilly played a very subdued set this night. Not only did he remain seated throughtout most of the show, but he managed to keep his shirt on and bodily fluids inside. In addition, he left his electronics at home and came with just his guitar (and a slew of pedals). As far as whether people dig his music, I think there are really only two sides: you either love this guy or you hate him with a passion. There’s really no middle ground here. I’m in the camp of those who love his music and style. I’m in the camp of people who think this guy is a genius. And this show is yet another example of how awesome this guy really is.

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Instrumental rock from Richmond, VA….too bad this isn’t video, the dual drummers had some serious synergy.

Snack Truck
Floristree
Baltimore, MD
December 1, 2007

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1. Untitled
2. Untitled
3. Untitled
4. Untitled
5. Untitled

Notes:
Lineup:
Gowanusbay>Snack Truck>Food for Animals>The Soft Pink Truth
All tracks are untitled by band
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I think this was improv, but I neglected to ask…

Gowanus Bay Funeral Marching Band
Floristree
Baltimore, MD
December 1, 2007

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1. Untitled

Notes:
Lineup:
Gowanusbay>Snack Truck>Food for Animals>The Soft Pink Truth
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