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Das Debüt als Squalloscope zeugt vom Eintritt in eine nächste Schaffensphase. Die folkigen LoFi-Elemente im WohnzimmerPop der Kärtnerin Anna Kohlweis sind vermehrt elektronischen gewichen. Der sympathische DIY-Charme bleibt. Anna Kohlweis produziert zuhaus in der Wiener Wohnung Musik wie andere Quilts. Sie entspinnt das traditionelle Songwriting und näht daraus ihr eigenes. Verknüpft virtuos bekannte Ansätze mit fremden Enden. Schichtet Stimmen, verzöpfelt sie in variierender Rhythmik mit Beats, Instrumentalspuren und allerlei Geräuschfetzen. Und vernäht die akustischen Einzelteile mit kryptischer Lyrik zu bequemen Ohrwärmern erstaunlich harmonischer Klangfarben. [...]
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Photos: Evan Parent Source: NBC SoundDiego There is a certain etiquette shared by artists who don't make a fuss about introductions. Never to overcompensate; they're sure to trim the chatter and just play. Jeremy Messersmith has done this before. He and his accompanying band begin: complete with a cellist, drums, guitar and bass synchronize so romantically that you start to wish you'd dressed a bit more appropriately. That you'd done something with your hair. Their music calls for elegance, but not the pretentious kind because let's not forget- Messersmith and co. [...]
Paper Bird 7.22.2010 Hi-Dive, The UMS, Denver, CO Source: [Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3] + [SBD > 1/4"] > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Mixdown > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave Taped by: Lance Stack Setlist: 1. "Sweet Fruit" 2. Yellow Sun 3. Steady As 4. Band of Angels 5. "Green Smoky Mountains" 6. [...]
I'm taking a deep breath as I post this. It may be one of the last before I launch myself into festival season here in Colorado. There are a lot of amazing things coming up, but this one starts it all off. For two days (May 6th and 7th), Boulder becomes home to the Pearl Street Music and Arts Festival . Boulder is what most people picture when they think of Colorado- a small town feel with gorgeous mountain views. In the heart lies Pearl Street, which is packed with [...]
Patrick Dethlefs with Sarah and Genny of Paper Bird
Bad Weather California Editor's Note: DeadJournalist.com takes a look at the Denver music scene in this article by Jamie Charmichael. The Denver Music Scene by Jamie Charmichael The Colorado music has had exponential recognition within the past few years for all types of music. Theaters, venues and record stores encourage all sounds and offer open booking and advertising plans throughout the state, yet most of the growth is in the diverse city of Denver. Local Denver papers [...]
A few weeks ago I lucked out by catching a very special, secret performance by Paper Bird , a seven-piece ensemble from Colorado. Their playful performance is truly something special to experience. Here is their Daytrotter Session . I highly recommend. Paper Bird - "Spit Spot" http://www.myspace.com/paperbi rdband
Paper Bird 4.11.2009 Hi-Dive, Denver, CO Source: Microtech Gefell M3002s > Lunatec V3 > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave Taped by: Lance Stack Setlist: 1. St. Louis 2. Mo-town Man 3. The Structure of Love 4. Steady As 5. Lullaby 6. Jesus and Arizona 7. Lost [...]
Paper Bird ::: Photo Courtesy of Gary Isaacs Paper Bird could easily be your grandmother's folk music. Yet timeless and gracefully kitsch-free, it's okay for Paper Bird to be your brand of folk music, too. This month marks the Colorado-based band's fourth anniversary, and according to some of their home state critics who have tracked the band's [...]
Paper Bird were lucky enough to play for a packed house, opening for Brett Dennen and Grace Potter at the Ogden last December. This set features several songs that will be on their upcoming full-length, When the River Took Flight . The CD release show is slated for July 30th at the Gothic Theatre- tickets are available from the Gothic's website. Paper Bird 12.03.2009 The Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO Source: Microtech Gefell M3002s > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC [...]
Here are Grace Potter and the Nocturnals opening for Brett Dennen at the Ogden last December. New band members Catherine Poppper and Benny Yurco fit perfectly, and Catherine lays claim to the best sounding bass tones I have ever heard in a live setting. Grace Potter & the Nocturnals 12.03.2009 The Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO Source: Microtech Gefell M300's > Lunatec V3 > digi-coax > Oade Mod Edirol R44 @ 24/48 > SDHC > Adobe Audition 3.0 > Resample to 16/44.1 > CDWave Taped by: [...]
For those of you that thought that Radio 1190 was the only circus in town, consider yourselves ON NOTICE. KVDU is a student run college radio station streaming 24/7 from the University of Denver campus and they've put together a live compilation of some of the best acts the Denver area has to offer. Come celebrate the release of the compilation tomorrow at Hi-Dive. The party is sharing celebration duties with Mike Marchant, who is also having an EP release. Get there early! KVDU live compilation, Mike Marchant [...]
For those of you at SXSW , you should check out some of the best talent Colorado has to offer. Plus, there's free booze involved, and I'm sure by now most of you are all "SoCo'd" out by now. On March 19th, 2010 Mile Hi-Fidelity will take over The Habana Calle 6, located at 709 E 6th St., from 12:00pm noon to 6:00pm. The daytime festival will feature two stages, one indoor and one out, to provide us with the capacity required to host a showcase of this scale. Confirmed acts include: Westword [...]
Paper Bird are a seven-person musical machine on a mission from Denver, CO, and as a fan/fellow Coloradan, I would be super remiss to not let you in on the secret of their awesomeness. Their debut EP A Sky Underground is set to release April 6th on Park The Van, and they're playing their first of many SXSW shows this Wedneday. Banjo/harmonica player Caleb Hill gave us the skinny on Paper Bird's virgin experience. Have you ever been to Texas? Austin? Caleb Hill: Paul [...]
Nice Guitar - Nice Voice - Nice Music! Paper Bird is a Anna Kohlweis from Vienna making nice Pop Songs for these summer evenings. Keep thursty in november there`ll be a new album! Paper Bird - None of the above 128 kbit/s (rightclick & save target as) Paper Bird - Cryptozoology 128 kbit/s (rightclick & save target as)
Lost Boys (mp3) What a great surprise to be introduced to Denver's Paper Bird . The 7-piece group of lookers brings on the real deal: good vibes, old-school musicianship on a variety of instruments including strings, horns and unadorned voices, mostly female, which blend harmoniously with intent earthiness and enough authentic passion to make you want to knee-slap or join elbows with a partner and spin around some. Paper Bird's gimmick-free, mesmerizing folk grabs in the right places and invites happy listening rather than smashing you in the head to force [...]
I've been following Denver's Paper Bird for about 2 years now I think, and I'm pretty sure that the only thing that has changed is that their songs are getting better, because when they started everyone in the band, and everyone they added to the band, was all ready amazing at what they did. For the past year now people have really started to take notice of this group, and for a good reason. It's feel good, swell down to the roots of the earth, grab yer lady and swing her 'round folk, lead [...]
No pictures from this show tonight, because I was pooped from Mile High Music Festival. But it was too good to not talk about. More on Mile High Music fest starting tomorrow. Tonight was absolutely one of the best evenings I've ever had. As some of you may know, I've been at the Monolith Music Festival for most the weekend. Well it started to rain, and I'm not much for getting struck with lightning, so I left. Luckily I was able to get to Rhinoceropolis in time (say, about 10pm) to catch the first [...]
Phewww. You made it this far. If you didn't, you're probably trying to nurse a hangover from too much fun in the sun and not enough water. Either that, or Day 2 wasn't your bag, or vice versa. The good news is that you get to sleep in for an extra hour. The day starts off leisurely at noon for Colorado's folk freakout group, Paper Bird . This next choice is fairly easy. Do you want to go with a teeny bopper type band, Jack's Mannequin , or you can go the route of [...]
This weekend, July 18th and 19th, the second annual Mile High Music Festival will be the place to experience the awkward interweaving of Tool fans with Widespread Panic fans. That's right, while Widespread will get to headline Sunday, Saturday they have the second to last slot opening for Tool. Should be an interesting changing-of-the-gaurd moment. All jokes aside, this festival has been proclaimed Denver's Best New Music Festival by the Westword ("an ideal fusion, a marriage of the local and the national, the commercial and the indie in an expansive, open-air setting"). This goes [...]
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