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KRFC’s Tips & Picks for FoCoMX 5

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When hundreds of Northern Colorado bands play in dozens of Ft. Collins venues over the course of two days, it’s important to plan your route and know where you want to go well ahead of time.

 

KRFC is here to help with tips and DJ picks to get you started discovering something great at this year’s festival! Head to FoCoMX.org for the full schedule with bios, videos and music samples.

 

TIP #1 – MAKE A SCHEDULE

Sign up at http://focomx

To simplify your planning, the Fort Collins Musicians Association has made navigating their online schedule easier than ever. Adding bands to your own personal schedule actually raises their rank on FoCoMX’s homepage band leader-board.

TIP #2 – VOLUNTEER

There’s no better way to get into the spirit of a volunteer-powered, pro-musician festival than to volunteer a shift. Did we mention, volunteering 4 hours out of the festivities nets you an admission wristband for the weekend? Pretty good for a festival you were going to be at anyway, eh?

TIP #3 – BE EARLY OR BE PATIENT

The festival’s popularity has grown each year. Surprisingly, the festival organizers have managed to keep the lines outside venues from keeping pace. Still, there will be lines when venues reach capacity and there’s nothing you or anyone can do about that. Be prepared to see lines outside of venues you never dreamt would reach capacity. What’s the tip? Show up a set or two early if you have a band on your fantasy schedule that you absolutely cannot miss.

TIP #4 – DO IT FOR SCIENCE!

It’s called an experiment. Show up with a sense of wonder and prepare to have the time of your life experiencing the best music on offer from one of the most richly talented musical communities around – NORTHERN COLORADO!

KRFC’S PICKS

If you could use a helping hand to find bands you might like, start tuning in all week long to hear some of your friends and neighbors (our DJs) favorite FoCoMX 5 performers. Already know your picks? Let us have ‘em. Scroll down to the comments section.

Mondays 8 to 10 a.m., Wednesdays 10 p.m. to Midnight and Friday 6to 8 a.m.
Charlie E., NoCo Jam Show & Weekday Mix DJ

Charlie will be diving into his Northern Colorado favorites for listeners during all of his mixes. Listen for Better Than Bacon, Constitution, Dead Floyd, Futaba, Honey Gitters, Jeremy Page, Michael Kirkpatrick, Mosey West, Musketeer Gripweed, Papagoya, The Grippe, The Holler!, Tyler T. and Wasabi.

Tuesdays 3 to 6 p.m. and Sundays 4 to 6 p.m.
Dianne, Third from the Sun and Weekday Mix DJ

It’s no surprise if many of Dianne’s picks are familiar to you, they’re some of KRFC’s top spun local artists! John Magnie, The 3 Twins, Mama Lenny and the Remedy. Here’s a name you may not know: Guitarist, singer and composer Daniel Ondaro has broad and diverse musical experience. Performing in acts ranging from Opera to Blues, Brazilian to Bluegrass, Daniel’s eclectic tastes and superb musicality have won him praise in the United States, South America and Europe. Whether its performing a hot mix of north and south American music with his band NuMundo, or a quiet evening of beautiful Bossa Nova songs, Daniel’s playing, singing and writing have the ability to inspire and connect people from around the world.

Wednesdays 8 to 10 p.m.
Jeff, House Rent Party

Blues fans have plenty to look forward to at 5th annual FOCOMX festival! Start early on Friday with classic Chicago blues from the Robert Wilson Blues Band at Fort Collins Brewing. Johnny Johnston‘s set at Choice City Butcher will feature both slide and fingerstyle country blues. Over at Everyday Joe’s you can catch the blues-rock sounds of a Shockwave, a talented youth act. The lineup at Avo’s includes the Escape Goats, the 3 Twins and Cary Morin, all acts that incorporate the blues in their music.

If you are bringing kids to the festival you won’t want to miss the free harmonica lesson from Musketeer Gripweed’s Jason Downing Saturday afternoon at Everyday Joe’s. The Colorado Blues Society will provide free harmonicas for every child who participates. Out at Fort Collins Brewing, the Blues Dogs start the day at 2:30 p.m. and the Dave Dardine Project closes the stage at 7:00 p.m. Get out there and support live music!

Thursday 8 to 10 a.m.
Cynthia, Morning Mix

Lisen to Cynthia’s mix for her favorites: Cary Morin, Liz Barnez, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, John Magnie, vee device, Mama Lenny and lots more. Waking up before noon has never been so rewarding – listen in to Cynthia’s mixes for interviews and live sessions with FoCoMX artists. “[FoCoMX] is a huge undertaking on the part of the FoCoMA, and is really good for the music community.” – Cynthia

Thursdays 10 a.m. to Noon and Saturdays 4 to 6 p.m.
Scott, Routes and Branches, Weekday Mix DJ & Music Director

Routes & Branches features the very best of americana, alt.country and roots music. For our R&B listeners, Scott recommends checking out Casey James Prestwood & Burning Angels, Halden Wofford & the Hi Beams, Johnny Hickman, Mosey West, Patti Fiasco and Robert Cline Jr Band.

Scott’s playlists for his Mix feature an eclectic blend of everything he doesn’t play on his Saturday show. For Thursday Morning Mix fans, Scott recommends A Boy & His Kite, Fierce Bad Rabbit, Musketeer Gripweed, Rachel & the Kings and the Jekylls.

More than anything, Scott just recommends KRFC listeners go out and have a good time. Spend some time with your favorite bands, or play “FoCoMx Roulette” – pin the schedule on a bulletin board, make sure the path is clear, and throw some darts. Check out an artist or two you’ve never heard before.

Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m.
Terry, Weekday Mix DJ

Terry enjoys eating high on the musical hog, with picks like Better Than Bacon, Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams, Liz Barnez, Mama Lenny & The Remedy, Musketeer Gripweed, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, and Mosey West.

Fridays 10 a.m. to Noon and Saturdays 10 a.m. to Noon
Big/Grateful Steve, The Golden Age of Rock & Roll and Weekday Mix DJ

You won’t have to stray past KRFC’s own back yard (our nickname for Avogadro’s Number) to hear three of Steve’s four favorite FoCoMX sets: 3 twins, Liz Barnez, and Mosey West. John Magnie rounds out the list with a songwriter set at Choice City Butcher.

Saturdays 2 to 4 p.m.
Andrea, Rocky Mountain Breakdown

Although Andrea’s picks represent only one of our rotating bluegrass DJs tastes, her opinion carys weight around KRFC, as she is our Bluegrass genre captain. Catch her on the air this weekend. For her listeners, she picks Blue Grama Bluegrass, Rich with Friends, and The Holler! at this year’s FoCoMX.

Saturdays 6 to 8 a.m.
Norm, Runaway Fiddle

If you can hang out late and love fiddle music like Norm does, you can spend Friday Night with Blue Gramma Bluegrass 11:45pm to close at The Astoria.

Saturdays 6 to 8 p.m
Andy D., Tarnation!

If you like a high energy, danceable mix of blues, alt. country, americana and rock, then tune in to hear Andy’s picks, including Constitution, Halden Wofford And The Hi Beams, In The Whale, Chad Price, Dinero, Johnny Hickman, Matt Skinner, Mosry West, The Jekylls, and Waylon Willies.

Turn the dial up, visit FoCoMX.org and let the experiment begin!

Find KRFC Coverage of Colorado Music at SXSW

KRFC’s own Andrew Schneider is headed to Austin, TX to bring you photos, stories and music from the largest music discovery festival around. Andrew will be posting updates on krfcfm.org and via twitter @KRFC and @SXCOlorado. Tune in throughout the day Friday, March 15th as we talk with musicians representing Fort Collins at the SpokesBUZZ SXSW Showcase.

Tell Andrew who to follow at SXSW in the comments below!

Going to SXSW? Join the Colorado Music Party at ColoradoMusicParty.com—your one stop RSVP for 8 Colorado showcases featuring:

A. Tom Collins
Aaron Lee
Achille Lauro
Better Than Bacon
Bonnie Whitmore
Brothers Lazeroff
Constitution
D Henry Fenton
Doug and Telisha Williams
Eldren
Eric Straumanis
Erik the Viking
Fierce Bad Rabbit
FIGHTs!
Flashbulb Fires
Great Peacock
Hands
High Highs
Hindershot
In The Whale
Input
Jami Lunde
Justin Roth
Kim Michalowski with D Henry Fenton
Lindsey O’Brien Band
Man Without Country
Michael Kirkpatrick
My Body Sings Electric
Pete Stein
Phoebe Hunt
Photo Atlas
Post Paradise
Rebecca Loebe
Reed Turner
School Knights
Slow Magic
Some Dark Holler
Stephen Doherty
The District Attorneys
The Echo Chamber
The Hush Sound
The Knew
The Outfit
The Pollies
The Stone Foxes
Tim Easton
Trichome
Turn 4
UME
West Water Outlaws
You Me & Apollo

Tell us your picks for FoCoMA’s FoCoMX

The Fort Collins Musicians Association has announced the line-up for their 2013 hyper-local music festival. Get it at FoCoMX.org

… Then give us your picks in the comments below:

  • Musicians and Bands you love
  • New bands or musicians you want to hear more from

We’ll be exploring a lot of local music on the air as KRFC’s DJs share their own picks and tips to navigating the festival’s hundreds of Northern Colorado bands.

Get our picks in your email next week. Sign up >>>

10 years of top spins – KRFC’s Top Played Albums & Songs in February 2013

KRFC began broadcasting local, non-commercial, volunteer-powered radio in March of 2003. It’s only March 1st and the birthday love is already rolling in. Thank you for your support. We hope to see you at The 10th Annual KRFC Birthday Bash on April 6th.

ALBUM SPiNS for FEBRUARY

1) Fierce Bad Rabbit, Maestro & the Elephant (C) Free Download at KRFC MusicShare >>
2) Mama Lenny & the Remedy, Punches & Hugs (C)
3) Otis Taylor, My World Is Gone (C)
4) Samantha Crain, Kid Face
5) Wire Faces, King Cataract (C)
6) Holly Williams, Highway
7) Jacob Jones, Good Timin’ In Waynetown
8) Steeldrivers, Hammer Down
9) Jim James, Regions of Light and Sound of God
10) Lumineers, Lumineers (C)
11) Habib Koite & Eric Bibb, Brothers In Bamako
12) Richard Thompson, Electric
13) John Driskell Hopkins & Balsam Range, Daylight
14) Grace Pettis, Two Birds
15) Ivan & Alyosha, All the Times We Had
16) Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band, Tangled Road (C)
17) Aaron Neville, My True Story
18) Night Beds, Country Sleep
19) Dale Watson, El Rancho Azul
20) Constant Tourists, Carry On (C)

SONG SPiNS for FEBRUARY

1) Fierce Bad Rabbit, “Shine a Light” (C)
2) Dawes, “From a Window Seat”
3) You Me & Apollo, “Oh My Molly” (C) Free Download at KRFC MusicShare >>
4) Holly Williams, “Drinkin”
5) Samantha Crain, “Never Going Back”
6) Wire Faces, “Morocco” (C)
7) Jim James, “Dear One”
8) Ivan & Alyosha, “Running For Cover”
9) Otis Taylor, “Huckleberry Blues” (C)
10) Fierce Bad Rabbit, “Matter of Time” (C)

COLORADO SPiNS for FEBRUARY
1) Fierce Bad Rabbit, Maestro & the Elephant (C) Free Download at KRFC MusicShare >>
2) Mama Lenny & the Remedy, Punches & Hugs (C)
3) Otis Taylor, My World Is Gone (C)
4) Wire Faces, King Cataract (C)
5) Lumineers, Lumineers (C)
6) Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band, Tangled Road (C)
7) Constant Tourists, Carry On (C)
8) You Me & Apollo, You Me & Apollo (C) Free Download at KRFC MusicShare >>
9) Julie Hoest, Never Far (C)
10) Yawpers, Capon Crusade (C)
11) Various Artists, Spokes Buzz Vol 3: Band Together (C)
12) Beautiful Loser Society, Desperate Promenade (C)
13) FaceMan, Talk Talk Talk (C)
14) Esme Patterson, All Princes I (C) Free Download at KRFC MusicShare >>
15) Devotchka, Live With the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (C)
16) Chris Daniels, Better Days (C)
17) Jeff Brinkman Band, Strange (C)
18) Hollyfelds, Title Stealers (C)
19) Rachel & the Kings, Tonic (C)
20) Fox Street All Stars, Tough Talk (C)

KRFC’s Top Played Albums & Songs in January 2013

Tickets are on sale now for the 10th Annual KRFC Birthday Bash on April 6th with Great American Taxi, Mama Lenny & The Remedy, and Michael Kirkpatrick of The Holler!.

With the holidays over and Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we take a look at what our volunteer programmers pulled from the stacks most in January. Let us know in the comments if we missed something awesome. You just might see it on our list next month!

ALBUM SPiNs for JANUARY

1) Habib Koite & Eric Bibb, Brothers In Bamako
2) You Me & Apollo, You Me & Apollo (C) Free Download on KRFC MusicShare >>
3) Various, Spokes Buzz Vol 3: Band Together (C)
4) Carrie Rodriguez, Give Me All You Got
5) Fierce Bad Rabbit, Maestro & the Elephant (C) Free Download on KRFC MusicShare >>
6) Lumineers, Lumineers (C)
7) Mama Lenny & the Remedy, Punches & Hugs (C)
8) Yo La Tengo, Fade
9) Camper Van Beethoven, La Costa Perdida
10) Daniel Romano, Come Cry With Me
11) Darryl Purpose, Next Time Around (C)
12) Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band, Tangled Road (C)
13) Ivan & Alyosha, All the Times We Had
14) Yawpers, Capon Crusade (C)
15) Sarah Gayle Meech, One Good Thing

SONG SPiNs for JANUARY

1) You Me & Apollo, “Oh My Molly” (C) Free Download on KRFC MusicShare >>
2) Habib Koite & Eric Bibb, “Send Us Brighter Days”
3) Mama Lenny & the Remedy, “Not a Girl To Keep” (C)
4) Carrie Rodriguez, “Devil In Mind” (C)
5) Richard Thompson, “Good Things Happen To Bad People” (C)
6) Lord Huron, “Ends of the Earth”
7) Yo La Tengo, “I’ll Be Around”
8) Daniel Romano, “That’s the Very Moment”
9) Lindsey O’Brien Band, “Shameless” (C)

COLORADO SPiNs for JANUARY

1) You Me & Apollo, You Me & Apollo (C) Free Download on KRFC MusicShare >>
2) Various, Spokes Buzz Vol 3: Band Together (C)
3) Fierce Bad Rabbit, Maestro & the Elephant (C) Free Download on KRFC MusicShare >>
4) Lumineers, Lumineers (C)
5) Mama Lenny & the Remedy, Punches & Hugs (C)
6) Darryl Purpose, Next Time Around (C)
7) Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band, Tangled Road (C)
8) Yawpers, Capon Crusade (C)
9) Devothcka, Live With the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (C)
10) NuMondo, Our Song (C)

KRFC MusicShare: Patrick Dethlefs

Photo of Patrick Dethlefs by Lindsay McWilliams.

Welcome to the second week of KRFC MusicShare. Get links to KRFC’s weekly free music downloads delivered to your inbox here.

This week we have two downloads from albums we played and loved in 2012. Be sure to check out the other KRFC MusicShare from Beats Noir.

If you’ve been paying attention to the Colorado music scene, you should be familiar with today’s KRFC MusicShare artist, Patrick Dethlefs. Swallow Hill Music honored him in 2009 with best teen songwriter, song, and performance accolades. Now in his 20′s, he featured prominently around the state on many 2012 best-of lists with his latest album, “Fall & Rise.” The accolades are well deserved, as the album shows another great leap in songwriting depth. From a young age, Patrick has performed like an old hand and now his writing shows more of the same signs of maturity.

Looking back on 2012, I spent a lot of time with Patrick’s album in my CD tray. But, I’m a little embarrassed to say I didn’t make it out to see him performing live. It’s a shame, because he puts on a great live show made even more memorable for the quality of supporting artists and guests. It’s agonizing to think about what rare performance moments I missed.

Fortunately nothing soothes like music, especially sharing great music. Since this is the place for sharing the good stuff in our community, here are a few noteworthy links. Patrick Dethlefs live Daytrotter session. Westword writer Tom Murphy’s great interview with Patrick Dethlefs. Kevin Ihle’s video of Patrick Dethlefs “Another Colorado Song.”

Now, for the main attraction, a free download of “Done & Done.” This track is a perfect example of the heavy folk thread woven in to Patrick’s music. The third song in on the album, he elects not to flex his indie muscle. The more traditional folk treatment places his emotional vocal performance out in front of a driving, dancing rhythm haunted by the high lonesome sound of the masterful Aaron Youngberg on pedal steel guitar.

Done & Done

by Patrick Dethlefs, Guitar/Vox

with
Jason Haas Hecker: Bass
Mark Anderson: Drums
Aaron Youngberg: Pedal Steel
Paul Dehaven: Electric Guitar
Sarah Anderson: Vox
Susan Anderson: Vox

Take a listen:

Take a share:

Done & Done (click the title to begin downloading)

You can find a concert, hear more of the album and get a copy all at patrickdethlefs.com. Don’t miss seeing this Colorado artist in 2013.

If you’re in a band or are a musician looking to share your music, email your tracks to Andrew [at] krfcfm [.] org for consideration.

Please note that downloads offered via KRFC MusicShare are intended to introduce you to great talent in KRFC’s community, and are NOT CD-quality recordings. If you want those, please support the artists by buying their music and/or seeing them live.

Andrew Schneider is a volunteer host and booker for KRFC’s Live@Lunch, bringing the best local and visiting talent to Northern Colorado’s airwaves every Monday-Friday, Noon-1PM. He is also a veteran web developer, filmmaker, DIY venue collaborator, and KRFC’s digital media lead. 

KRFC MusicShare: Beats Noir

Members of Beats Noir. Photo by Lisa Siciliano.

Welcome to the second week of KRFC MusicShare. Get links to KRFC’s weekly free music downloads delivered to your inbox here.

This week we have two downloads from albums we played and loved in 2012. Be sure to check out the other KRFC MusicShare from Patrick Dethlefs.

I have to admit that  I learned everything I know about this group from their appearance on Live@Lunch. We have a podcast of it right here. Incidentally, Live@Lunch is probably my favorite way to hear a band play for the first time.

JT Nolan and Paul Mulikin are polar opposites. They are different in almost every way, which in turn is the inspiration for Beats Noir!

Raised in the back office of his father’s small factory, Nolan was exposed to music through the Chicago bar and club scene at an early age. Instead of hiring a baby sitter, Nolan’s father packed up his kids and brought them to see some of the best blues and rock Chicago had to offer. At the age of 13, Nolan finally received his first guitar and made his debut by performing Eddie Van Halen’s “Eruption”.

Meanwhile, Paul Mullikin grew up surrounded by music of a different sort. His mother and father, a violinist and cellist respectively, saw to it that classical music permeated their west Denver home, and Paul found himself following in their footsteps as he began studying multiple instruments at the age 10. An almost obsessive fondness for music quickly developed, and he made his debut as a percussion soloist with the Colorado Symphony in 1997 at age 13.

The classical prodigy and the gritty guitarist met nearly a decade ago, but they never imagined starting a Hip-Hop project. In 2010, experimentation began, and the music grew organically as the two passed ideas back and forth.

…and they submitted this update:

Since the September 2011 release of their debut, 13 Tracks From The Dark Side Of The Beat, Denver-based Beats Noir have been hard at work releasing and promoting “Where The Sun Goes Down.” In addition to the efforts of members J. T. Nolan (vocals, guitar), Paul Mullikin (vocals, keyboard), Matt Skellenger (bass), and Dave Miller (drums), Where The Sun Goes Down features marimba, accordion, string accompaniment from Paul’s parents(members of the CSO), and other surprises. The album was funded largely thanks to a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $6,000 through three weeks in September. The result is fun, intelligent music that will get you moving.

Here for your sharing pleasure, the title track from their 2012 release.

Beats Noir

Where the Sun Goes Down

written by JT Nolan and Paul Mullikin

 

Take a listen:

Listen to Where the Sun Goes Down

Take a share:

Where the Sun Goes Down (Right click to save to your computer)

You can purchase the entire album from the artists directly at beatsnoir.com. It’s also available on iTunes and ReverbNation.

If you’re in a band or are a musician looking to share your music, email your tracks to Andrew [at] krfcfm [.] org for consideration.

Please note that downloads offered via KRFC MusicShare are intended to introduce you to great talent in KRFC’s community, and are NOT CD-quality recordings. If you want those, please support the artists by buying their music and/or seeing them live.

Andrew Schneider is a volunteer host and booker for KRFC’s Live@Lunch, bringing the best local and visiting talent to Northern Colorado’s airwaves every Monday-Friday, Noon-1PM. He is also a veteran web developer, filmmaker, DIY venue collaborator, and KRFC’s digital media lead.

KRFC’s Top Played Albums & Songs of 2012

Data compiled by Scott Foley, host of Routes and Branches on KRFC.

On this, the final day of 2012, it’s fitting to look back a bit at what we’ve been playing at KRFC over the last 364 days. These reports were run for any album that was released in 2012, which disqualifies anything that saw the light of day in 2011 or 2010 (even if they received more spins that one of these more recent releases).

ALBUM SPiNs for 2012

1) Mama Lenny & the Remedy, Punches & Hugs (C)
2) Lumineers, Lumineers (C)
3) Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Like a King (C)
4) Halden Wofford & the Hi-Beams, Live @ Hodi’s (C)
5) Tennis, Young & Old (C)
6) Musketeer Gripweed, Straight Razor Revival (C)
7) Joan Osborne, Bring It On Home
8) Mosey West, Merica (C)
9) Black Keys, El Camino
10) Leftover Salmon, Aquatic Hitchhiker (C)
11) Otis Taylor, Otis Taylor’s Contraband (C)
12) Trampled By Turtles, Stars & Satellites
13) Robert Cline Jr, All the Right Reasons (C)
14) Alabama Shakes, Boys & Girls
15) First Aid Kit, Lion’s Roar
16) Katie Glassman, Snapshot (C)
17) Longest Day of the Year, Turn Into the Ground (C)
18) Novalima, Karimba
19) Ladysmith Black Mambazo, LBM & Friends
20) Jekylls, Sweet Factory (C)
21) Jerry Douglas, Traveler
22) Little Willies, For the Good Times
23) Old Crow Medicine Show, Carry Me Back
24) Norah Jones, Little Broken Hearts
25) Yawpers, Capon Crusade (C)

COLORADO SPiNs for 2012

1) Mama Lenny & the Remedy, Punches & Hugs (C)
2) Lumineers, Lumineers (C)
3) Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Like a King (C)
4) Halden Wofford & the Hi-Beams, Live @ Hodi’s (C)
5) Tennis, Young & Old (C)
6) Musketeer Gripweed, Straight Razor Revival (C)
7) Mosey West, Merica (C)
8) Leftover Salmon, Aquatic Hitchhiker (C)
9) Otis Taylor, Otis Taylor’s Contraband (C)
10) Robert Cline Jr, All the Right Reasons (C)
11) Katie Glassman, Snapshot (C)
12) Longest Day of the Year, Turn Into the Ground (C)
13) Jekylls, Sweet Factory (C)
14) Yawpers, Capon Crusade (C)
15) Chris Daniels, Better Days (C)
16) Bad Weather California, Sunkissed (C)
17) O’Brien Party of 7, Reincarnation (C)
18) Arliss Nancy, Simple Machines (C)
19) Bonnie & the Clydes, Wrong Side Up (C)
20) Grant Farm, Grant Farm (C)
21) Euforquestra, Let Us In (C)
22) Better Than Bacon, Better Than Bacon (C)
23) Ronnie Shellist, ‘Til Then (C)
24) Coles Whalen, I Wrote This For You (C)
25) Katya Chorover, Big Big Love (C)

SONG SPiNs for 2012

1) Lumineers, “Ho Hey” (C)
2) First Aid Kit, “Emmylou”
3) Mosey West, “In Tune” (C)
4) Beach House, “Myth”
5) Danielle Ate the Sandwich, “Faith In a Man” (C)
6) Joan Osborne, “Shake Your Hips”
7) Lumineers, “Big Parade” (C)
8) Tennis, “Origins” (C)
9) Mama Lenny & the Remedy, “Not a Girl To Keep” (C)
10) Trampled By Turtles, “Alone”
11) JD McPherson, “North Side Gal”
12) Norah Jones, “Happy Pills”
13) Tennis, “It All Feels the Same” (C)
14) Black Keys, “Gold On the Ceiling”
15) Tallest Man On Earth, “Revelation Blues”

Local Bands Robbed, Community Rallies, Thief At Large?

If you follow local bands on Facebook, you’ve likely discovered news that both Fierce Bad Rabbit and Wire Faces had massive amounts of gear stolen from their practice space over the holidays. Bummer. Read on and spread the list of missing gear below to every musician and fan you know.

According to The Coloradoan’s website, “area musicians quickly volunteered whatever equipment the band needed.” That means FBR will perform at their Saturday 12/29 concert and their highly anticipated New Year’s Eve album release concert. Party on.

But, isn’t there a thief at large? It appears so. Keep an eye out around you and online for the following gear. Spreading the word to your local pawn shops and musicians can greatly increase the chance the stolen gear is returned. Thanks to SpokesBUZZ for making this list available and for everything they do to support musicians in the community.

Sabian 13″ Fierce Hats
Sabian 22″ Omni Crash/Ride Cymbal
Pasha 20″ Ride Cymbal w/ Sandblasted Finish, should say “Made in
Italy” on top or bottom
Zildjian 13″ Amir Hi-Hat Cymbal
Zildjian 13″ K Hi-Hat Top Cymbal
Yamaha DTXplorer Electronic Drum Kit Rack and Trigger Pads w/ NO Controller Module/Brain Serial Numbers on the Trigger Pads will Range (834890-834899)
Zickos 22 x 18 Bass Drum w/ Evans Clear EMAD Batter, + Clear Resonant
Head with 5″ Chrome Reinforcement Ring Hole
Zickos 14 x 10 Rack Tom, Batter Side has single point lugs, resonant side has original stock Zickos Lugs.
Tama Starclassic 10 x 8 Tom Natural Birch
Tama Starclassic 12 x 9 Tom Natural Birch Clear Emperor Batter
Tama Starclassic 16 x 16 Floor Tom Natural Birch Evans EC2 Batter w/
split in head
Mapex Pro M Bass Drum 22 x 18 Transparent Black w/ Remo PS3 Batter, Evans EQ3 Resonant head w/ 5″ Hole, No bass drum mount is attached
Viking 22 x 18 Bass Drum White Wrap, Missing resonant head.
Viking 12 x 9 Rack Tom White Wrap, Evans Clear Hydraulic on Batter head
16 x 10 Junior Bass Drum White Wrap Finish, Remo Clear Pinstripe in batter and Remo Ebony Ambassador on Resonant side,
10 x 5 Junior Tom Tom
Two 8″ Peace Octabons Wood shell w/ Midnight Blue finish
Ludwig Double Tom Stand for Octabons
Wolverine Steel Snare Drum 14 x 5 w/ Evans Genera Dry Batter
Acrylic Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 with Pearl Throw off, Remo Clear CS on
Batter, 40 Snare strands on snare side, crack in shell coming out of the throwoff.
Carvin D44 Bass Drum Mic
Stagg 16 Channel Mic Snake
Yamaha CS 745 Boom Stand
Mapex Snare Stand w/ Yellow Gaffe tape on feet
Tama Double Tom Mount for Starclassic Toms
Yamaha Bass Drum Pedal
Bass Drum Mount for Mapex Pro M Tom Holder
Yamaha Auxiliary Hi Hat Mount
2 Pearl Tom Arms
Stagg Hardware Bag Black w/ Purple straps full of Misc Percussion mounts

Mackie CR1604-VLZ mixing board
VOX Wah-Wah V847A
Boss RC-30 Loop Station
Sears Silvertone Amlifier (Reverb is broken and only one of the channels work)
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Electro-Voice N/D967 Supercardioid Concert Vocal Microphone
Koch Load Box LB120 (power attenuator)
Ernie Ball VP Junior Passive Volume Pedal
Boss Chorus Pedal
Electro-Harmonix Classics Usa Big Muff Pi Distortion / Sustainer
15″ CGM Stage Monitor

Large Fender Bassman Style Cabinet with 2 JBLD130 15″ Speakers
1979 Ampeg V4 Bass Amplifier w/ Master Volume
Roland Micro Cube RX Battery Bass Amplifier
Ampeg BA115 Bass Combo Amplifier

Rolland AC90 Serial# VR24509
Yamaha Motif 6 Serial# 1001266
Fender Jazz Bass American Serial# 9320463
Ampeg SVT4 Pro Serial# DCTCR00014
Sans Amp Progamble Bass Driver Serial# 984161
Korg DTR 1000 Serial# 038258
Boss pedal Serial# ST18882
Boss pedal Serial# ZW47942
Boss pedal Serial# KW20519
Vox AC-30 CC2 Amplifier Serial# C2AC005505