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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Fico on March 09, 2005, 01:59:00 pm
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Hello loonies,
We're playing Iota this Saturday. Hope some of you can stop by and catch our set..other opening bands are listed on the Iota page and it looks like it'll be a fun night all around...see ya there!
www.carteldc.com (http://www.carteldc.com)
Who ever confirms participation receives a new Coldplay song via gmail :p
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I'm there...saw you on the line-up a few weeks ago. Any estimates as to what time you'll be going on? See you there!
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Originally posted by Sayonaro:
I'm there...saw you on the line-up a few weeks ago. Any estimates as to what time you'll be going on? See you there!
Wish I knew...considering we're 3rd on the bill I would assume sometime at about 11:30pm.. I'm sure anyone who has been to Iota before could have a better idea...
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I'll be there, and check out my review on dcist.com early next week...
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
I'll be there, and check out my review on dcist.com early next week...
ooooohhh better bring my "A" game :p
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Originally posted by Fico:
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
I'll be there, and check out my review on dcist.com early next week...
ooooohhh better bring my "A" game :p [/b]
i'm hoping for a smoking 16 minute version of "freebird" ... mind if i just shout for it all night?
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
Originally posted by Fico:
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
I'll be there, and check out my review on dcist.com early next week...
ooooohhh better bring my "A" game :p [/b]
i'm hoping for a smoking 16 minute version of "freebird" ... mind if i just shout for it all night? [/b]
I don't know the song, but we aim to please so I'll look up the tablature on the net...
Let me know if you got the EP...
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Originally posted by Fico:
I don't know the song, but we aim to please so I'll look up the tablature on the net...
Let me know if you got the EP...
ummm, i was being sarcastic, please don't ... haven't gotten it yet ...
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Originally posted by Fico:
Originally posted by Sayonaro:
I'm there...saw you on the line-up a few weeks ago. Any estimates as to what time you'll be going on? See you there!
Wish I knew...considering we're 3rd on the bill I would assume sometime at about 11:30pm.. I'm sure anyone who has been to Iota before could have a better idea... [/b]
hard to say since you guys are listed first on the line-up on the site schedule
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Originally posted by Winter Pays For Summer:
Originally posted by Fico:
Originally posted by Sayonaro:
I'm there...saw you on the line-up a few weeks ago. Any estimates as to what time you'll be going on? See you there!
Wish I knew...considering we're 3rd on the bill I would assume sometime at about 11:30pm.. I'm sure anyone who has been to Iota before could have a better idea... [/b]
hard to say since you guys are listed first on the line-up on the site schedule [/b]
Hoya...of course I'm kidding about the Freebird part...
We will be going last, we know that for sure as per our conversation with the booking agent...so if the first act goes on at 9:45-10 we will be on at about 11:45 methinks..
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Fico, check your cartel email ... thanks ...
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
Fico, check your cartel email ... thanks ...
Already did...working on it as we speak...
let me know if you got the EP..I put it in the mail on Tuesday...
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Fico, do you know anything about the event earlier in the day? Though it's impossible for me to do so, I'd like to see A Girl Called Eddy, assuming that it is the band that I'm thinking of. It's that other stuff noted that makes it sound like it might be kind of shitty but I really don't have a clue.
I'll try to make it if I can. A lot will depend on how nasty the weather gets and other factors as I do have to work that day.
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Fico, was handed your 2-song sampler after the Ash show. Great stuff!!! Great voice if that's you.. I can't make the Saturday show but have alreay marked my calendar for April
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A Girl Called Eddy is the female sing who gets her inspiration from the likes of Dusty Springfield and Nico. She reminds me a bit of Aimee Mann but possibly a bit more soulful. She's also mentioned often in the same breathe as Beth Orten and Tracey Thorn. The record is really nice, and a Matinee at the Iota could be a great place to catch her...
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Jaguar, the girl called Eddy show must be some sort of matinee (early show) as Kosmo said...She's not part of the later bill that includes us. We are scheduled to have load-in and soundcheck at 6:30pm so I reckon her performance will be finished by then.
helicon, I was actually handing out the samplers last night..glad you liked it...alas I don't sing..I'm just a humble bass player who keeps his shirt on :p
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You can read more about them in todays Post, but I think A Girl Called Eddy is actually the opening act for Keran Ann. And yes, it's a 3 pm show.
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And here's WOXY playing Cartel again. Polly Jean, great tune. I hope to be there. I know of Brice Woodall; his former band sounded a bit like Radiohead (not a total ripoff, but similar), and he does good pop singer/songwriter stuff.
Hey Fico, in case you missed it, the DJ on WOXY just said, after Polly Jean was done, "Hey, I'm really digging this band Cartel, from DC. You should go to carteldc.com to check them out. They have a 5 song EP that's great. An unsigned band. Check them out."
(Paraphrasing, but that's the essence.)
Cool plug!
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Originally posted by Arlette:
And here's WOXY playing Cartel again. Polly Jean, great tune. I hope to be there. I know of Brice Woodall; his former band sounded a bit like Radiohead (not a total ripoff, but similar), and he does good pop singer/songwriter stuff.
Hey Fico, in case you missed it, the DJ on WOXY just said, after Polly Jean was done, "Hey, I'm really digging this band Cartel, from DC. You should go to carteldc.com to check them out. They have a 5 song EP that's great. An unsigned band. Check them out."
(Paraphrasing, but that's the essence.)
Cool plug!
Wow that is outstanding news for us!!!...the folxs at Woxy have been above and beyond nice to us...we really just sent out a press kit to them not knowing what to expect and all of a sudden we get played a couple of times a day and they read our bio on the air or mention our future shows...and we're chuffed about it...traffic to the website is up, cds sold online are up, attendance to shows is up...so Woxy is partly to blame for that..and we couldn't be happier!!
It's great to hear you'll be coming to the show..make sure you say hello either before or after the show..there's lots to do on any given night and that people care enough to come to our shows has never (and hopefully will never) been lost upon us..
Cheerio!
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Fico, have you sent the same stuff to Indie 103? I know a lot of folks are listening to that station and internet stream.
http://indie103.fm/ (http://indie103.fm/)
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Originally posted by Bags:
Fico, have you sent the same stuff to Indie 103? I know a lot of folks are listening to that station and internet stream.
http://indie103.fm/ (http://indie103.fm/)
I think we might have, but I'd have to check our spreadsheet to be sure...we literally have a list of about 350places where we've sent our EP to.
Which brings me to my beef with the hipster kids... they're so easy to dismiss a band when they make it yet they have no clue what it takes...the time, money, effort, frustrations, etc..entailed in trying to make this happen...how I long for the days when a label will take care of our band business..
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we hate it when our friends become successful..........
and when they are dominican republican it's even worse then....
that's a pretty sweet mention from woxy.......i just hope you realise that the band member with the squiffiest hair is going to have to blow all the dj's.
quid pro quo clarice..............
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I'd like to go to the show, but it seems probably that both days of my weekend will be spent writing a paper for school. And I don't work well when I'm out late. :(
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Originally posted by poorlulu:
we hate it when our friends become successful..........
and when they are dominican republican it's even worse then....
that's a pretty sweet mention from woxy.......i just hope you realise that the band member with the squiffiest hair is going to have to blow all the dj's.
quid pro quo clarice..............
Yes...but he'll also have the benefit of taking the first cut on the femeninas...
Me? I just want to have internet access to come here once in a while and debunk all your myths about the rocanrol lifestyle...oh, and I want to play on the OC...We can always sit down and have a proper Argentinian meal with Diego and his tight pants :p
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
I'd like to go to the show, but it seems probably that both days of my weekend will be spent writing a paper for school. And I don't work well when I'm out late. :(
That's alright Charlie..we'll be at DC9 on the 22 opening up for Early Day Miners...
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Originally posted by Fico:
Hello loonies,
We're playing Iota this Saturday. Hope some of you can stop by and catch our set..other opening bands are listed on the Iota page and it looks like it'll be a fun night all around...see ya there!
www.carteldc.com (http://www.carteldc.com)
Hey Fico,just had a chance to listen.Good stuff!!If your interested in radio play outside of DC via the airwaves and the w.w.w. PM me when you get time and I can give you some contact info.Keep up the good work!!
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welcome back SPARX, long time no read
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
welcome back SPARX, long time no read
Thanks,I left a job that gave me time for access while supposedly working hard.They finally got DSL here in my neighborhood so I'm up and running at home.I have no patience to endure dial up so I was w/out for awhile.Good to be back,just figuring out board name changes at this point,but it's becoming apparent.Noticed your keeping busy.How are things at Mojo's ,they're doing well I hope?I'll be visiting here more regularly.Hope everyones doing well.
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Fico, top notch show on Saturday...well done lad...
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Originally posted by Lost Soul:
Fico, top notch show on Saturday...well done lad...
Yeah thanks a lot!!..thanks to HoyaSaxa and anyone else who showed up but couldn't say hello...'twas our first show at Iota and we enjoyed it a lot..Iota is definitely one of the best managed places we've played at..real class all the way around. The crowd (208 paying customers!!) was great to all the bands in the bill and it was quite refreshing to play for people who enjoy music and are happy to leave their pretentions at home...
See you guys next Tuesday the 22nd at DC9..we're opening up for Early Day Miners...
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Can I get a list of top 5 local bands (unsigned) from you lot...some clubs in other cities want to have us with other local bands for show trading purposes.. wanted to take a poll on who you lot think are good/would be a good fit with us...
Thxs!
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Fico, sorry I missed Iota: I'm down with this damned bug (cough, cough). 'catch you at DC9 for sure!
I don't know of any local bands I like who have a Cartel-like "sound" which I prefer. However - and I will be HUGELY flamed for this - I do really like Evenout (www.evenoutmusic.com) and a band called Small Town Workers (Mike Meadows at www.smalltownworkers.com) (http://www.smalltownworkers.com)) out of Charlottesville; and of course, I'm still a fan of Army of Me...can't find their website; but they're managed by Red Light Management (Scot Samson at www.redlightmanagement.com). (http://www.redlightmanagement.com).) BTW: When you say "signed" do you mean management or label?
You might want to touch base with Arthur Scott at www.IcelandAirwaves@aol.com; (http://www.IcelandAirwaves@aol.com;) he's constantly bringing Icelandic groups over for tours, and I think you may find he can offer some "touring" partners with a similar sound to Cartel.
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I was at Iota- I didn't have a chance to say hi to you guys, but I came out to Iota after a long day of drinking at the stupid Shamrock Fest in Ballston.
Iota was a great spot for your sound. Really a great night overall. The tunes were solid. I love Iota as a venue. I have seen one Cartel show before at the Velvet Lounge in D.C. (w/Palomar) last month.
This show was better than the Velvet show, perhaps due to the venue, crowd and energy. It was a very nice draw on this night to boot. You guys have some sort of buzz brewing. Kudos.
Thanks guys.
Foolbat
PS. Play Arlington more often!
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None of these are shoe gazey in the strictest sense but have similar roots
De Novo Dahl (Super Furry Animals, etc) - Nashville
Splitsville - More of a strict power pop soun but plenty of Teenage Fanclub lurking around - Baltimore
Delegate - They were on the Franz Ferdinand & DDIHC bills at the 9:30 club. From Richmond and apparently the N.E.R.D. folks have taken an interest in them. Their EP is growing on me.
In Baltimore try the Mojo for shows...
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Thanks!!!..good leads to look into all around..
Anyone have thoughts on:
- Bicycle thieves
- two if by sea
- Monopoli
Kosmo, that Delegate band seems to have some pretty nice ties...they've played few gigs, but all choice..opening slots for Franz Ferdinand, Elefant, etc...not bad for an un-signed band..
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
Delegate - They were on the Franz Ferdinand & DDIHC bills at the 9:30 club. From Richmond and apparently the N.E.R.D. folks have taken an interest in them. Their EP is growing on me.
really? i listened to it once when i first got it and was unimpressed ... i'll give it another spin ... if i remember, delegate has a shoegazey feel going, i'd say they'd be a good match for cartel ..
by the way, great show fico, had a really good time, look for the review/interview on dcist.com soon ...
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I saw the singer from Bicycle Thieves play solo acoustic opening for someone at Iota eons ago. Seemed pretty decent.
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An odd but interesting pairing would be with the Pale Stars, another Baltimore band and Splitsville side project. It's a combo of "country" with this very thick 80's guitar sound. Heaps of reverb, etc. Of course no website or mp3s can be found and they like Splitsville rarely play live. In fact Splitsville is more likey to tour Spain then play in the US.
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I think we might have e-mailed Delegate a while back to set up some shows but never heard back...could be wrong, but not surprised..
the drummer from our band talked to the singer of Bicycle Thieves after Saturday's show if I'm not mistaken...so that's cool...just wanted to see if there were bands I should look into that I haven't listened to...
The way I see it (and I really don't know much) DC has WSC as the leading players...Army of Me, Bicycle Thieves,Carlsonics and Phaser seem to do the rounds and get shots at 9:30 and the Mainstage @ Black Cat... then there's us, Monopoli, Alcian Blue, Metropolitan, Exit Clov and others trying to get a shot at moving up...
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Stuck in traffic this evening and pondering which other local bands I've enjoyed listening to recently:
Honeychuck and Pharmacy Prophets: both lively rock, great lead guitars (drummers!) and vocals. Pharmacy Prophets can be contacted thru this forum by pm'ing the Pharmacist; and the other at www.honeychuck.com. (http://www.honeychuck.com.)
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Originally posted by Sayonaro:
Stuck in traffic this evening and pondering which other local bands I've enjoyed listening to recently:
Honeychuck and Pharmacy Prophets: both lively rock, great lead guitars (drummers!) and vocals. Pharmacy Prophets can be contacted thru this forum by pm'ing the Pharmacist; and the other at www.honeychuck.com. (http://www.honeychuck.com.)
Thanks for the suggestions Sayo...heard Honeychuck and didn't like them at all...but thanks for the heads up..
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DCist review/interview (http://www.dcist.com/archives/2005/03/14/dcist_music_interview_cartel.php)
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
DCist review/interview (http://www.dcist.com/archives/2005/03/14/dcist_music_interview_cartel.php)
Wow...that was fast!! Brilliant!!!
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Originally posted by Fico:
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
DCist review/interview (http://www.dcist.com/archives/2005/03/14/dcist_music_interview_cartel.php)
Wow...that was fast!! Brilliant!!! [/b]
thanks fico ... i don't exactly have my "blog voice" down yet, but i thought the interview came across well ...
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
Originally posted by Fico:
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
DCist review/interview (http://www.dcist.com/archives/2005/03/14/dcist_music_interview_cartel.php)
Wow...that was fast!! Brilliant!!! [/b]
thanks fico ... i don't exactly have my "blog voice" down yet, but i thought the interview came across well ... [/b]
Agree...and this time my accent won't be a problem!! :p
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Hey Hoya, it's "Doves" not "the Doves".
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Hey Hoya, it's "Doves" not "the Doves".
duly noted.
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From Braken Records:
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Cartel's sexy brooding single "Fleets" will be released on April 11th on Bracken Records, and other top secret things are in the pipeline
for thereafter. Those of your fortuitous enough to be reading this load of drivel can get the single right here, right now by visiting www.brackenrecords.com (http://www.brackenrecords.com) and, well, buying it. Come to think of it, anyone can do that, but we want you to feel special.
In the meantime, and to whet your appetite, check out the link below for a gig review and an interview with Cartel. The only detail the
review misses is the abrupt end to the show caused by young women invading the stage (I've never seen the like...), before screaming `we love you' into the mic, and then tripping over a cable and
disabling the PA. Personally, I fear they may have been drinking... Best read it anyway (it's very good and well worth losing an extra two minutes for), by clicking
http://www.dcist.com/archives/2005/03/14/dcist_music_interview_cartel.php (http://www.dcist.com/archives/2005/03/14/dcist_music_interview_cartel.php)
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They're definitely shipping the single already. Mine showed up yesterday.
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How does it sound?
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I only played it once (I'm way behind in my vinyl listening), but it sounded great.
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Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
I only played it once (I'm way behind in my vinyl listening), but it sounded great.
Yeah Bombay I'd luv to hear how it sounds since I don't have a player and haven't heard my copy yet... soooo which # out of the 500 did you get??
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Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
The only detail the
review misses is the abrupt end to the show caused by young women invading the stage (I've never seen the like...), before screaming `we love you' into the mic, and then tripping over a cable and
disabling the PA. Personally, I fear they may have been drinking...
wow i wasn't even there...........although reading that you wouldn't think so...........
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Originally posted by poorlulu:
Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
The only detail the
review misses is the abrupt end to the show caused by young women invading the stage (I've never seen the like...), before screaming `we love you' into the mic, and then tripping over a cable and
disabling the PA. Personally, I fear they may have been drinking...
wow i wasn't even there...........although reading that you wouldn't think so........... [/b]
You'll have a chance to regain all your glory Tuesday at DC9...
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Originally posted by Fico:
Yeah Bombay I'd luv to hear how it sounds since I don't have a player and haven't heard my copy yet... soooo which # out of the 500 did you get??
#7. I'll get a better listen to it tonight.
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Originally posted by Fico:
You'll have a chance to regain all your glory Tuesday at DC9...
Speaking of this... Do you have any idea what time you guys are hitting the stage? I've got Slint tickets for that night. I'd love to hit both shows, if possible.
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Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
Originally posted by Fico:
You'll have a chance to regain all your glory Tuesday at DC9...
Speaking of this... Do you have any idea what time you guys are hitting the stage? I've got Slint tickets for that night. I'd love to hit both shows, if possible. [/b]
From my experience (and I assume everyone elses) the only club to stick to strict timeline schedules is 9:30...I believe we are going 2nd and Early day miners 3rd...can't really take a guess of the time..if I get more info I'll let you know by tuesday...