Sept. 1, '10- Russ was asked by SANYO to try out their new Xacti Sound Recorder on BoomBox’s last tour. They advertise the recorder as the “slimmest and lightest in the world.” Some of Russ’s review is a bit Greek to us too but the bottom line is he dug it. -- "The Xacti Sound Recorder is really cool, really small, really convenient. The best handheld recorder on the market. It is literally 1/5 the size of my old recorder, which I was happy with, until I found the Sanyo. Really small, easily slides into jeans pocket, no excuse to not have this with you. I record lots of sounds to add into our ever growing sample library which is the foundation that we build our trax from. I primarily use Ableton Live and Logic in the studio, and the files easily drag and drop from the Xacti to whatever software platform I'm working on. It is very well built. I'm pretty tough on gear and have actually dropped this recorder a few times, even from my moving bike and it still works great. I like recording city sounds, like trains and automobile traffic, and trucks loading and unloading, even the cicadas in the evenings. All these different sounds are captured beautifully with the Xacti using the internal mic. I use the uncompressed PCM mode, and the recordings have great dynamic range and stereo imaging. Pretty easy to get an awesome recording with the Xacti, you just turn it on, hit record and point it at something that sounds cool. Controls are really intuitive like manual level adjustment, EQ, limiting, and HPF. I charge the recorder and transfer files via the included USB cable. The thing even has an 1/8" input jack, which I have actually used to get a few seconds of an idea/demo from Zion's iPod. A must have for any producer. The quickest way to audibly capture any moment. A permanent fixture in my backpack and audio tool chest. You can also change the playback speed of the recorded material without affect the pitch, which can introduce lots of interesting possibilities.”
August 28, '10- New album's been out for a bit, thanks to all for the kind words, glad you all love it. Heart and soul went in no doubt. Also had some awesome festival stops this year. Summer Camp, Bella Madre, Blackwater etc. great crowds, great times. So far though, Mile High Music Festival in Denver has been our summer highlight. Here's a quick little recap on it, click here. Big thanks to Mike Hardaker at Mtn Weekly Times in CO for this!
July 1, '10 - Hey all!! We released ‘downriverelectric’ digitally yesterday and the first 1,000 downloads were free, and we already reached that mark last night, so we’re releasing another 1,000 free downloads for our loyal fans. Thanks for all your awesome support BBc!!
June 17, '10 - Alrighty BBc, the moment has arrived... The new CD "downriverelectric" will drop on June 30 and starting today, we're giving away two free downloads as a sneak peek. Click on the MUSIC tab above and it'll bring you to the download page! Keep checking back for additional free downloads... (**hint, hint**)
We’ve
been getting many questions about the Denver Westword Music Showcase VIP Pre
Party on Thursday, June 17 and Set on Saturday, June 19, so here’s the low down.
BoomBox will be doing a special DJ Set at the Larimer Lounge on Thursday, June
17. There are 2 ways you can get in: 1. Buy a Westword Music Showcase ticket
and go to http://polls.westword.com/polls/den/mas-boombox/ and enter the CONFIRMATION # from the ticket(s) for a chance to win.
You’ll be notified next week if you win. 2. Show up at the Larimer Lounge early
(doors for public are at 900pm) and buy a $15.00 ticket that will get you into
the DJ Set as well as the Westword Music Showcase on Saturday, June 19.
Entrance is based on capacity so arrive early.
On Saturday, June 19, BoomBox performs at 1030pm (following Ghostland
Observatory) at City Hall for the Westword Music Showcase which IS included in
the ticket. Doors are at 10pm and City Hall will hit capacity so line up
early to assure you get in. There is nothing more important to us than
getting the real scoop out to the BBc.
Festival season has almost arrived and BoomBox is gearing up for the most action packed Summer yet! Late April hits with two late night events hosted by our friends Taboot Art at NOLA’s Jazz Fest. On Memorial Day weekend the boys head to the upper midwest for a double festie weekend so pick your spot and get to either Summer Camp in Illinois or Bella Madre in Minnesota!
June, oh sweet June, brings a return to Arkansas for two sets at Wakarusa. Then back out to Colorado for the first time since the Sold Out tour in March to headline the Fibark Festival in Salida, and then a big party in Denver where BoomBox headlines the Westword Music Showcase with Ghostland Observatory!
In July the parties just keep popping with big slots at Forecastle Music Festival in Kentucky and Grateful Fest in Ohio at the legendary Nelson Ledges Park. Just as you think things might slow down in August, they actually hit harder with a play at Underground Sound at Camp Zoe in Missouri and a cracking party at one of CO’s largest events, Mile High Music Festival!
Thank you for already making this the best summer in BoomBox history and representing the BBc at all of these events! Check the official BoomBox calendar for more details.
BoomBox is bringing their house-infused voodoo to New Orleans for the first time ever for two magical late night parties, on April 29th & 30th. The duo will be performing in the heart of the historic French Quarter during the 2010 Jazz Fest as part of the "Fantastic Hullabaloo" taking place at the Twelve Bar and also featuring performances by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band as well as special guest Steve Molitz (Partilce, Phil Lesh and Friends). The special two-night event will also feature art on display from Stanley Mouse, Jeff Wood, Scramble Campbell, John Bukaty, Tripp, Isadora Bullock, Like Minded Productions, AJ Masthay, Ian Millard, Steve Schaffner, Patrick Berry, Blake Wiley, Jack Shure and Michael Garfield among others. If you have not attended Jazz Fest in the past, this is one of the biggest musical celebrations in country and is not to be missed! Get your tickets in advance.
BoomBox would like to thank everyone for creating a ticket frenzy for the up-coming NYC performance. Due to the energy surrounding the show, it has been moved to the Highline Ballroom, a larger venue, that will allow for all ages to attend. The one-night performance starting at 11pm with opener, Matt Porter, is sure to keep the dance floor open late. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged!
The Colorado tour was awesome, thanks for helping us sell it out! The love and support from Coloradians is amazing. We WILL be back soon! --April tour's been announced, stoked to play NYC, Baltimore, OH, MI and more. Quick announcement about our NYC stop: Due to a large amount of presales at the Studio @ Webster Hall, we've moved the show to a larger room. New location is the Highline Ballroom on W. 16th between 9th and 10th. This will be a LATE SHOW with Matt Potter to open at 11:30. BoomBox hits the stage at 12:30, curfew at 3am! Don't forget your late night dancin' shoes...
Colorado tour has kicked off! We really appreciate all the CO love, so TRiPP Shealy (TabootArt in Denver) has created six different posters, one for each stop of the tour. If you buy a poster at any show, you will receive a stamped card. Bring that card to the merch table at another CO stop and we'll stamp it again and put your name on a list to receive a free download of a new song. If you make it to at least 3 out of the 6 CO shows, we'll stamp it again and add you to a list to get the entire new album, downriverelectric, for free! Album's drop date is in sight, and as soon as it's live, we'll get in touch with those who qualify and send you your free download or album! -Also, check our show page, April tour announced! MI, OH, NYC, etc... Thanks for the patience and support BBc!
The Knoxville show was awesome, thanks to PGroove and all the fans that helped nearly sell out The Valarium our first time there! Lots of studio time happenin right now so there's only two shows left in February, both in Kentucky. Road trip Ohio?? On Feb. 25th we're right across the river at the historic Southgate House in Newport, KY. It's an old mansion, and if you've never been there, it's time. The next night we're heading to Headliner's Music Hall in Louisville, only an hour and a half south of Newport. Road trip! Stay tuned for new tracks, album and tour dates. Thanks BBc, see you all soon.
Returning from two-nights of sold out snowy shows during November’s RE:Convergence in Denver, we're heading back to Colorado for a six-night run through the Rocky Mountains! Kicking off in Breckenridge on March 9, the mini tour will take us through Aspen, a return to Fort Collins and Boulder, the legendary Bluebird Theatre in Denver and then down south to Durango. Special guests BLVD will be supporting on a few of the dates, please check out show listings on the website for details. A special edition souvenir poster, created by TabootArt’s Tripp Sealy, will also be on sale at all six stops! See ya in the Rockies!
Hey BBc! Finally, the news...we're announcing TWO New Year's Eve celebrations this year!
First is the post-Phish show celebration at The White Room in Miami on Tues, Dec. 29. We hit the stage at 12:30am for a dance party til the wee hours of the morning. Then, we're excited to announce our New Year's Eve show in MUSCLE SHOALS at the historic Grand Shoals Theatre!!
It's been over a year since we brought it back home and there's no better time than New Year's. The Grand Shoals Theatre has been recently remodeled and reopened so we're stoked to bring y'all there! Alabama-based Grown Folks Band is opening...gonna be a full night of music...
We also want to give a big nod to over 50 years of music produced in the Muscle Shoals area and pay tribute to all our fans who helped launch our national career. Thanks Muscle Shoals, can't wait for this one!
This weekend in Denver is RE:CONVERGENCE, the 2nd annual BoomBox festival! For info on bus rides and more, check out: Facebook Event and Euphopnic Conceptions
Also, Conscious Alliance and "RE:CONVERGENCE" are proud to announce they’ll be teaming up to feed those in need this holiday season. Dana Patterson has created an amazing poster for the event. The poster will be made available for FREE to patrons who donate 10 non-perishable food items. They always encourages food donations to be low-sodium and health oriented products. “Organic” food donations are especially encouraged. Thank you for your continued support in feeding the hungry everywhere the music plays!!
Due to a passing of a family member, BoomBox has regretfully canceled their set for tomorrow night’s show at the Nocturnum, in Eureka, CA to briefly return home to attend a funeral and spend time with family. However, because of the overwhelming support the group has received on the West Coast, performances in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego will remain scheduled as planned.
Godchaux explains, “I want to thank everyone for the support on this West Coast run. We are really honored to share what we all share together at shows.” He continues, “My family’s encouragement and your support led us to the obvious decision to return back to California on Thursday (October 8th) to perform in San Francisco and finish the remainder of the tour.”
Fans planning on attending the show in Eureka will still be treated to a night of music from Ana Sia who has been touring with BoomBox on this West Coast tour and are encourage to make the trip to San Francisco to see BoomBox perform on Thursday, October 8th at the Independent.
The band thanks everyone for their support and kind thoughts.
Just a quick shout out to let everyone know that BoomBox apologizes to everyone who came out to see them in Seattle at Showbox SODO Lounge on Friday night. You did not get a full show, but for reasons beyond BoomBox's control...
The lowdown is that even after sound checks, the power and sound went out at the venue multiple times. They lost stage power twice, front of the house power once and lost the main PA system twice. Unfortunately, the guys working the venue that night were unsupportive of the situation and did not lend helping hands.
Of course, no power = no music, and at midnight it was decided by all to pull the show entirely. Ben, BoomBox's tour manager, insisted he get on the mic and tell the crowd what happened (instead of the venue). It's apparent that not all in attendance heard the news about what happened at the venue and BoomBox wants to clear up any current rumors.
Russ and Zion would like to come back to Seattle in the future, of course. With proof of purchase (ticket stub or otherwise) BoomBox will gladly put anyone that was at the show Friday night on the next Seattle guest list. Again, all apologies about how the night unfolded. It's not in their nature to end a show early, as many of you know... Thanks to all who came out, and see you next time!
We are excited to announce the remainder of our fall tour! It's gunna take us to some great places and we can't wait to see all the beautiful faces out there. Check out our official press relase with info and dates HERE
BoomBox now has its own official Facebook page! Log on, become a fan and keep yourself up to date on all the BoomBox happenings: Take Me There!
NEW VIDEO "Baby Caught My Blues" live from the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO up now! Check it out: BoomBox at the Fox
Thanks to everyone that came out this summer to support us. And we're also looking forward to meeting new faces in the West, it's been a long time coming...
New track up on Myspace! Get ready Texas and West coast....
To start off, we want to give a big thank you to all who came out for our festival run, along with the Michigan and Wisco dates. Great to see old and new faces alike every night! So, right now we're taking a couple weeks off, hitting the studio, and then doing a small Southeast tour for the home front.
And the news many of you have been waiting for...we are pleased to announce our first official West Coast Tour!
We've also mixed in a few other cities to kick off the tour. We're heading to Little Rock, Tulsa, and Dallas, along with playing Asheville, NC's back-by-popular-demand Trinumeral Festival: www.trinumeral.com. We're also excited to do a two-night run at George's Majestic in Fayetteville, AR, and then we're going out west...
Old SF stomping grounds, here we come...and don't miss Northern California's Earthdance Festival Sept 25-27: www.earthdancelive.com. We rounding out the tour in sunny San Diego. Glad to get back to sunny Southern California again.
So, after all your emails, posts, requests and blogs, we want to see these West Coast venues packed! See you all soon...
