Spectrum - 2011 US Tour
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Spectrum - 2011 US Tour
I just noticed that Spectrum are playing Bottom Lounge in Chicago on April 20th. I'm going to have to grill Sonic about the new album again. Hope they play some new material.
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Hope he plays a proper New York gig...
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Sonic who has been holed up in the studio over the last 6 months working on a range of projects from the soon to be released Tomboy album by Panda Bear to Moon Duo, Red Crayola, Cheval Sombre and The Mad Scene (featuring ex Clean members) is set to tour with his band Spectrum.
A full Spectrum ensemble is returning to the USA for a full tour in the run up to their appearance at The Austin Psych Fest. A tour of many of the major US... cities is planned for April on the East and West Coasts. Spectrum will be joined on tour with a mix of bands including Crystal Stilts, Sleepy Sun, Asteroid No 4 and others
Performing material from the most recent releases – War Sucks and ‘Indian Giver’ aswell as some Spacemen 3 originals. The band will also be performing classic Spectrum tracks from the first three albums - (Sonic Boom – Specrum, Highs Lows and Heavenly Blows, and Soul Kiss ( Glide Divine) - that are being schedule for reissue over the coming 12 months.
Tour Dates
Thur 14th April – Sonar - Baltimore
Fri 15th April – North Star Bar - Philadelphia
Sat 16th April – Le Poission Rouge, Manhattan
Sun 17th April – Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Tue 19th April – The Church, Boston
Wed 20th April – The Bottom Lounge, Chicago
Thurs 21st April – Chop Suey, Seattle
Sat 23rd April - The Hemlock, San Francisco
Sun 24th April - The New Parish, Oakland
Mon 25th April – The Blank Club, San Jose
Wed 27th April – Soda Bar – San Diego
Thurs 28th April – The Troubadour, Los Angeles
Fri 29th April - Sons of Herman Hall, Dallas
Sat 30th April – Austin Psych Fest, Austin
According to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid= ... 4545053865
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Nice that they're going to be playing stuff off Spectrum, Soul Kiss and Highs Lows..
Anyone know what he was up to with Moon Duo? Production/Mixing duties or playing on their new album perhaps?
Anyone know what he was up to with Moon Duo? Production/Mixing duties or playing on their new album perhaps?
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Doing a mix for the bonus CD that's coming out with their album.sunray wrote:Anyone know what he was up to with Moon Duo? Production/Mixing duties or playing on their new album perhaps?
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anyone got an ETA for the first of those reissues?
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I'm definitely gonna try to make the Manhattan and maybe Boston shows... who else is going?
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North Star in Philly for me. Great small venue
will Asteroid #4 be opening? I expect/hope so!
will Asteroid #4 be opening? I expect/hope so!
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Just bought tickets for the North Star. Asteroid #4 are the opening band.
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Great show last night in Philly. Asteroid #4 were great and Pete and gang played a great set too. I always love seeing shows in this small venue...stood right up front with plenty of room to breathe. Chatted with Pete for a second and got a nice photo with him...a real class act.
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Nice one. What tunes did he play last night? Sounds like a good show!
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Last year in Kentucky Sonic's guitar was having issues resulting in Sonic + Wooden Shjips rendering the most pleasant, extended drone fest version of I Believe It
I think I feel it coming on
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The whole show on youtube plus Asteroid #4 as well.BzaInSpace wrote:Nice one. What tunes did he play last night? Sounds like a good show!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NSIZIx ... re=related
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Fantastic pictures there Steve! Man I wish I'd been at that!purespace wrote:Last year in Kentucky Sonic's guitar was having issues resulting in Sonic + Wooden Shjips rendering the most pleasant, extended drone fest version of I Believe It
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I'm so pissed I just realized they were going on tour after the Philly date passed. I probably wouldn't have been able to get into the show considering I'm underage but I could have at least given it a shot.
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If that's the whole gig on youtube...they only did 6 songs?
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Not my videos (and I haven't watched them all) but there should be seven songs up on youtube.
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Poster for the San Diego show next week:
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still pisses me off he didn't come to detroit
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I've got tickets for the show in Antwerp the 22th of may to go and see spectrum on a double bill with gonjasufi! should be great (in theory)
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Chicago gig (20th) on Dime.
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Last night's SD show was fantastic. They played a very long set with a few surprises and even a new "jam." Guto is still playing with them. Sonic seemed chipper and obviously was in a good mood. It's a great thing to see.
The openers, The Black Ryder were incredible! Very Brian-Jonestown-fronted-by-Hope-Sandoval-ish. They are right up this forum's alley. Highly recommended.
The openers, The Black Ryder were incredible! Very Brian-Jonestown-fronted-by-Hope-Sandoval-ish. They are right up this forum's alley. Highly recommended.
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Did ANYONE record the LA gig last night?? Undo the Taboo, Angel, Lord I don't even know my name and 2 new jammys were amazing!!!
There were amazing..whoever's goin to psyche-fest...don't miss this.
There were amazing..whoever's goin to psyche-fest...don't miss this.
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Heading home from APF4 completely drained and incredibly satisfied It all seems a blur and highlights are far too many (Lumerians, Cult of Dom Keller, White Hills, Black Ryder, Black Angels, Night Beats, Pete International Airport, Omar Rodriguez, Spectrum). My brain is mush. Here's Pete on Saturday night . . . more after the come down and flight home . . .
I think I feel it coming on
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Sounds like a fine fest - I'd love to have seen half that line up!
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yay Spectrum have finally changed their setlist a bit!!porkchop wrote:Did ANYONE record the LA gig last night?? Undo the Taboo, Angel, Lord I don't even know my name and 2 new jammys were amazing!!!
There were amazing..whoever's goin to psyche-fest...don't miss this.
2 new jammys.. meaning off of the new Spectrum record??
that psych fest lineup is really good isnt it!
what was Omar Rodriguez like.. i like the Mars Volta a lot but his solo stuff can be a bit jazz-wank
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Wow, great to see him adding a few new tracks to the setlist. I think I'd wet myself if I heard Angel or Lord I don't Even Know my name live...if he can do those live then anything from Highs, Lows and Heavenly Blows could be added!porkchop wrote:Did ANYONE record the LA gig last night?? Undo the Taboo, Angel, Lord I don't even know my name and 2 new jammys were amazing!!!
There were amazing..whoever's goin to psyche-fest...don't miss this.
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Looks like Spectrum are playing a free show in Brooklyn on June 25.
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Interview with Pete posted on the Spectrum facebook page. I really enjoyed reading this.
http://www.rockedition.com/interviews/i ... -spectrum/
http://www.rockedition.com/interviews/i ... -spectrum/
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Minky wrote:Interview with Pete posted on the Spectrum facebook page. I really enjoyed reading this.
http://www.rockedition.com/interviews/i ... -spectrum/
Great interview.
Dispiriting about prospects of new lp - clearly feels there's little appetite for it...
I'd happily pay 100 notes for a new Spectrum lp.
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--------------"I'd happily pay 100 notes for a new Spectrum lp."---------------
I would, too!
Until then, Pete's ----> All Sonic, No Boom.. (wink)
I would, too!
Until then, Pete's ----> All Sonic, No Boom.. (wink)
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Thanks for the link Minky, this is a great interview indeed! I didn't know Pete used to live in Switzerland.
Too bad Spectrum didn't show up in Geneva last December
Too bad Spectrum didn't show up in Geneva last December
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no offense meant to sonic but how can he expect to generate interest in new material when he doesn't play anything new live?
i mean his diehard fans are gonna be excited no matter what but i mean
i mean his diehard fans are gonna be excited no matter what but i mean
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If he´d record one spectrum song every time he collaborated with someone else an album would be done in no time!
I´ve been waiting almost 14 years now.. (sorry but I gotta make one post a year about it..)
I´ve been waiting almost 14 years now.. (sorry but I gotta make one post a year about it..)
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