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Nate on "Eugene, Oregon show!"

Nate — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:15:39 +0000

I cannot wait til the Sep. 25th show in Eugene, Oregon at The Macdonald Theatre!!!!

I am there! I've heard it's a decent venue.

Nate on "Video: Black River Killer + Behind The Scenes"

Nate — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:11:21 +0000

Love the Vid! It is like a short movie... Great stuff

I love the part where the 'Sheriff let me go with a knife and a song", and I thought he was just a cool guy, letting him go. I didn't realize Eric actually stabbed the poor bastard!

Furr is the best record I have heard in years!

Matt on "El Rey Sept 28?"

Matt — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:41:43 +0000

Why yes, there is! The guys will indeed be playing the El Rey on Monday Sept 28th! Tickets will be going on sale this Saturday, 7/18. Last time they played here they were opening for the Hold Steady, first of three, so it kind of blows my mind that they're headlining now. Such a great venue.

MorningCoffee on "Belly Up"

MorningCoffee — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:39:59 +0000

Woohoo! Excellente news Matt, thanks.

And glad you had an amazing time with all the yappity yappers NoNo!

can.not.wait.

LittleMissNoNo on "Belly Up"

LittleMissNoNo — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:32:04 +0000

I don't have a set list, but they opened with Sleepytime in the Western World, which I was kind of surprised by b/c I expected them to do some older songs first....but they played almost (if not all of) Furr. I also thought they were going to finale with Black River Killer or Furr but they played both of those mid-set. Overall it was absolutely amazing so prepare yourself.

Flotsam on "El Rey Sept 28?"

Flotsam — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:57:19 +0000

KCRW today mentioned El Rey show in L.A. I don't see it on the venue calendar or tour list.

Any info?

Flotsam on "Hollywood Bowl Concert"

Flotsam — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:53:36 +0000

Agreed. Very hard to hear. We had to ask the people around us to be a little quiet since BT was one of the main reasons for going. They were industry people so we thankfully apologetic and understanding. But everyone around us seemed pretty won over by the crowd by the end.

Guys, how about doing a club date on your next swing through town. How about Largo? You would sound great at that venue.

Matt on "Belly Up"

Matt — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:19:14 +0000

Yeah, sorry it's been so long since the East Coast. The guys will definitely be back before the end of the year, promise!

MorningCoffee on "Garmonbozia"

MorningCoffee — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:14:53 +0000

This stuff is fantastic gatorbutts. Been meaning to get back to you and the forum about it but haven't had the time to write anything worthwhile.

The one thing that jumps out as me is how polished sounding a lot of the stuff is. Ready for the big leagues...I'd buy the 45's in a heartbeat, haha. Still have a lot of listening to do but the Duble Pepy Majik stuff so far is my fav.

MorningCoffee on "Belly Up"

MorningCoffee — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:12:15 +0000

Cool writeup LittleMissNoNo!

Any chance you have a setlist or know what tracks they played?

Totaaallly looking forward to some BT east coast love, last show I caught was when they opened for Iron & Wine in Feb. i think?

doorzie1 on "New songs on Myspace..."

doorzie1 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:52:53 +0000

Sweet news indeed, awesome vid for "Black River Killer" too, disturbing and awesome in equal measure.

Marty - No longer gutted, see you at the Barfly in September!! I'll have my 5 quid at the ready!

LittleMissNoNo on "Belly Up"

LittleMissNoNo — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:19:44 +0000

So first off I'd like to say that last night was the best show I've seen this year. I thought the range of instrumentation and vocals were absolutely stellar. I was super impressed with Not Your Lover Anymore- it was exactly what I had imagined (and rarely does this occur). Unfortunately the yappy women behind AND in front of me wouldn't shut their effing mouths during the show and it really brought home another point as to why San Diego's music scene is terrible (the audience that is). I look forward to the day when I can see y'all play in Oregon, Boulder, Seattle where I know the audience is there to listen with their souls to REAL and PURE, MOVING music. Hands up to you guys- I felt my soul tingle last night :).

JimmyJustice on "Hollywood Bowl Concert"

JimmyJustice — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:18:40 +0000

I just got back from seeing Blitzen Trapper at the Hollywood Bowl, I was pumped, brought signs(even though I sat in the back), bought a shirt there and everything.

But the sound sucked, it was like no one cared about BT. The Bowl seemed to get everything in order AFTER they went on. It was so hard to hear, the video was off, but even then they were the best band there. I hope they come back to the Bowl under better circumstances.

Drew on "Record Store Day"

Drew — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:48:40 +0000

hey all, it is my first time so be gentle. just wanted to let you all know we have the record store day 7inch for sale at our merch table on this tour and while supplies last. so, come on out to a show and pick one up!

MorningCoffee on "Video: Black River Killer + Behind The Scenes"

MorningCoffee — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:05:44 +0000

Wow you're right Matt, some seriously serious stuff. Double the serious.

That was really well done, it's like watching a movie with an awesome soundtrack.

Kenneth Campbell in that first talk show scene is pretty hilarious. So animated.

Great work...congrats.

Matt on "Record Store Day"

Matt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:01:33 +0000

Unfortunately I'm told all of these are sold out in stores. So I guess eBay wins out this time. :P

Matt on "Video: Black River Killer + Behind The Scenes"

Matt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:36:39 +0000

Hopefully some of you guys have a seen these around the web, but wanted to post them here as well. At long last, we're proud to present the AMAZING Black River Killer video. Directed by Daniel Elkayam, produced by Luke Norby, with a cast of hundreds (seriously, check the credits at the end of this post), this thing is seriously next level. Hope you all enjoy it.

Black River Killer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WruodIBlfs

Behind The Scenes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WawKxUzKw1I

- CAST -

THE BLACK RIVER KILLER Jonathan Walters

POLICE Nick Ferucci

Paul Glazier

Dylan Hillerman

Norm Sanders

DEAD GIRL Stephanie Blair

JUDGE Jon Lee

BAILIFF Tom Mounsey

STENOGRAPHER Faith Helma

TALK SHOW HOST Kenneth Campbell

WARDEN Tony Green

SHERIFF Jeff Gorham

TALK SHOW PA Sabra Choi

DEAD BODIES Schuyler Silva

Devin Zoller

- CREW -

DIRECTOR Daniel Elkayam

PRODUCER Luke Norby

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Brian McKee

1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA Alex Tennent

BEST BOY Tim Carroll

ART DIRECTOR Ben Valentin

ART DEPARTMENT PA Mike Wilson

LOCATIONS MANAGER Cody Wetherill

LOCATIONS SCOUT Jess Sword

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Ian Backer Boone Howard

2ND UNIT DIRECTOR Joe Rey

SCRIPT SUPERVISOR Amelia Mayer

KEY MAKEUP ARTIST Claudine Ebel

SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP Christina Kortum

KEY WARDROBE Marychris Mass

ASSISTANT WARDROBE Cindy Bagby

STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS Betsy Cross Josh Jeffries Ian Backer

UNDERWATER COMPOSITING Jon Jaschob

MASK DESIGNERS Jen LaMastra Tony Fuemmeler

MASK MAKERS Eric Ambrosius Ian Backer Sarah Compton Betsy Cross Audrey Dilling Savanah Dukatz Tarah Engelke Andrew Florence Sarah Liane Foster Keight Gleason Bill Holznagel Boone Howard Jon Jaschob Pam Jaschob Elizabeth Klinger Damon Kupper Brogan Lane Frank Lane Nicole Lane Kathryn Lavenne Hannah Long Amy Jo McCarville Elsie McIver Kate Mura Kristin Olson Nathan Olson Tricia Peebles Adria Pujol Cory Ravens Lebrie Rich Rachael Ridley Eva Rippetean Suzanne Savelle Nicholas Sterrett Jess Suter Alex Tennent Isaac Watson Bill Will Mike Wilson Alisha Wessler Cody Wetherill Kurt Wetherill Carissa Wodehouse Paloma Wodehouse Devin Zoller

**Special Thanks to**

Scott James, Captivus Studios

Perry Loveridge, Picture This Productions

Jack Schommer, Mt Hood Community College

Artist Repertory Theater

Danielle Swan Van McQueen

Chip Rothenberger Sam Kusnetz

Nicole Lane Andy Otis Tom Mannen

**Produced by Overcast Productions**

MorningCoffee on "Record Store Day"

MorningCoffee — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:42:19 +0000

Has anyone seen copies of these "Record Store Day" albums still in record stores at all?

On April 18th I BARELY remembered it was happening until like the last second. Only thing I was able to score was MMJ's "CelebraciÃ³n De La Ciudad Natal"

I'm sure I could hit up eBay, but j/w if it would be as easy as popping into some store downtown and checking it out.

MorningCoffee on "Field Rexx with wrong tracks?"

MorningCoffee — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:46:53 +0000

the fact that Rexx is even at your local library is pretty kick ass.

I can't even find any place to buy music outside of the city other than Barnes and Noble...what a joke.

scooparrilli on "Field Rexx with wrong tracks?"

scooparrilli — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:02:29 +0000

I too came across this when I checked out the Field Rexx CD from my local public library. I guess I'll have to pony up the dough and buy it. Really looking forward to seeing the band play at Pitchfork! Good luck!

MorningCoffee on "Waking Bullets at Breakneck Speed"

MorningCoffee — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:42 +0000

This thread blew my mind!! So much more info than I ever knew about BT and Garmonbozia.
(Can we just say 'Zia' for short? haha)

Nate on "Waking Bullets at Breakneck Speed"

Nate — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:07:55 +0000

GATORBUTT - THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP, I'LL CHECK THAT OUT. i TOO, WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A SCAN OF THE ARTWORK, IT IS PRETTY COOL...

I ALSO MISSED OUT ON THE RECORD STORE DAY 7'. BIG MISTAKE, THAT BLITZEN 7' FOR RECORD STORE DAY WAS FU_KING SWEET! ANYONE HAVE A XTRA COPY AND WANNA DO SOME SWAPPING?

I HAVE A PRETTY GOOD/DECENT VINYL COLLECTION...

gatorbutts on "Waking Bullets at Breakneck Speed"

gatorbutts — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:43:00 +0000

Hey DVP,
Do you have any scans of this Garmonbozia artwork (or could you scan them). If so, please contact me.
Thanks!
DButts@cfl.rr.com

gatorbutts on "Waking Bullets at Breakneck Speed"

gatorbutts — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:41:33 +0000

Nate,
If it's live recordings you're looking for, check here:
http://www.archive.org/details/BlitzenTrapper
I would reccomend starting with the 12/02/08 Independent show - a great soundboard recording.
DHB

Nate on "Record Store Day"

Nate — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:58:13 +0000

dvp - you don't shop at House of Records in Eugene? It's an old house they turned into a record store, each room has different stuff in it. It's pretty cool. I drive down from Albany every now and then. I've come across some sweet finds there. Bootleggs, hard to find stuff in general, some very nice older original vinyl, I always find more stuff than I have money for.

The last time I was there I found the Built To Spill Caustic Resin 10' EP, I had only seen it before on Ebay. I've also got some very cool Queens of the Stone Age bootleggs and Import compilations I had never seen. And the help seems pretty cool, no attitudes, that I've noticed anyway...

Nate on "Waking Bullets at Breakneck Speed"

Nate — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:29:33 +0000

I'm still waiting to check out a show as well. There is some live stuff at Pitchfork.com and if you go to opb.org, and click on the performances section.

Here in Oregon, at Oregon Public Broadcasting, they have been doing live music and putting it up on their site. Not just Oregon bands like M. Ward, The Thermals and Blitzen Trapper, but some other acts that will suprise you. Good stuff.

The Pitchfork stuff on Blitzen Trapper is just fantastic!

gatorbutts on "Garmonbozia"

gatorbutts — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:47:15 +0000

Curious as to what others think that have heard the various Garmonbozia self-released stuff. I've really enjoyed listing to it and feel it is an important chapter in this great band's evolution.

Seriously, if I could buy stock in BT I would load up. People need to hear this music - it restores my faith in modern music.

gatorbutts on "Waking Bullets at Breakneck Speed"

gatorbutts — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:43:28 +0000

Email me for the Garmonbozia stuff. It's rad - especially the Duble Pepy Majik Plus album.
dbutts@cfl.rr.com

Nate on "New stuff at OPB Music!"

Nate — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:43:32 +0000

Go to Daytrotter.com, there are 3 Blitzen Trapper sessions there...

Good stuff

Nate on "New stuff at OPB Music!"

Nate — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:16:45 +0000

Check out the vids, interviews and stuff at opbmusic.org

There is some great stuff here! Check it out. There is also some other good performances as well. Go to the Performances section, there is a list of stuff...

Thermals, M Ward, Helio Sequence, Blitzen Trapper....

Nate on "New songs on Myspace..."

Nate — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:05:57 +0000

Sweet!

Any chance of Sub Pop putting this out on vinyl?

Matt on "New songs on Myspace..."

Matt — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:17:25 +0000

So hey, good news! These tracks will be released in August on a new "Black River Killer" EP! This will coincide with the release of the AMAZING video for said song, and some amazing European tourdates, including some with Wilco!?, Fleet Foxes, and Andrew Bird. INFO:

http://www.subpop.com/releases/blitzen_trapper/eps/black_river_killer

Black River Killer - SP820

As its title would lead one to believe, the Black River Killer EP contains the disturbing and great song â€œBlack River Killerâ€ from Blitzen Trapperâ€™s excellent Sept. â€˜08 full-length album Furr. What is perhaps less evident from the title is that it also contains 6 more songs that have been, up to now, only available as a CDR that Blitzen Trapper has been selling at their live performances for the past year or so.

Released: 2009-08-24 (CD-EP)

TRACKS
1. Black River Killer
2. Silver Moon
3. Going Down
4. Shoulder Full of You
5. Preacherâ€™s Sisterâ€™s Boy
6. Black Rock
7. Big Black Bird

Matt on "Brian's play in Portland"

Matt — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:52:45 +0000

Hey guys, Brian (BT drummer) asked me to post this info for those of you in Portland. A play he wrote is featured in the performance going on now:

June 5th - June 28th 2009
The Shoebox Theatre
2110 SE 10th Ave.
Portland, OR

General Admission: $15 in advance / $18 at the door
Student/Senior: $12 in advance / $15 at the door

Cash only at the door

Twilight Repertory Theatre closes its 2008-09 season with an evening of one-act plays by Portland playwrights on the theme of parents and children. The six plays are held together by a common theme, the relationships within families, but vary in tone from tragic to farcical and points in between. The playwrights include TRT members JJ Hawkins, director of last yearâ€™s delightful comedy She Stoops To Conquer, Artistic Director John Duncan, and David Gallic, author of TRTâ€™s comedy production Off Book and the award-winning Meatloaf in the Moonlight. They are joined by Brian Koch, playwright, director and producer of two successful local productions based on 50â€™s horror films; Karin Magaldi, professor of theatre arts and playwriting at Portland State University; and Gretchen Icenogle, professor of theatre arts at Reed College and Drammy award-winning playwright. Join them in June for a rollercoaster examination of that most perplexing human relationship.

Tough Love
A satire by Brian Kochâ€”an examination of a household run along strict, very strict disciplinary lines

Bottle Youth
A farce by David Gallicâ€”a father and son learn what itâ€™s like to walk around in one anotherâ€™s, uh, shoes, and other things.

Two Suits
A drama by Gretchen Icenogleâ€”a husband and wife must find a way to come to grips with loss.

Consider the Ant
A comedy/drama by Karin Magaldiâ€”a motherâ€™s influence over her daughterâ€™s choice of cleaning products is explored

Kill the Rabbit
A comedy by JJ Hawkinsâ€”a young couple contemplate having children and all that that might imply.

Night Mary
A comedy by John Duncanâ€”a father with a slight disability tries to have the sex discussion with his teenage daughter.

Contact us at 503-312-6789 or reservations@twilightrep.org to make reservations for Parents and Children. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to showtime if you don't plan on making reservations. Please check back for detailed showtimes.
Showtimes

Thursdays at 7:30pm
June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
*June 4th is a pay-what-you-will preview night*

Fridays at 7:30pm
June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

Saturdays at 7:30pm
June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

Sundays at 2:00pm
June 7th, 14th, 21th & 28th

More info and online ticket sales:
http://www.twilightrep.org/currentseason/parentsandchildren.html

Nate on "Sterogum Progress Report"

Nate — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:00:09 +0000

Thanks for the heads up, good read...

I can't wait to hear the new recordings. I have not heard all the records, but I've read where they mature? Might be the word, or maybe a little get a less low-fi. Anyway, I just can't wait to hear the new tunes.

Matt on "Sterogum Progress Report"

Matt — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:51:43 +0000

Thought you all might enjoy this. Can't wait to hear this thing!

http://stereogum.com/archives/progress-report/progress-report-blitzen-trapper_072821.html