The Van Burens
August 31, 2013
Keene Music Fest
Keene, NH

sources : Avantone CK1s (aud) > Denecke PS2 > Tascam DR-2d
transfer: SDHC > Audacity (noise removal) > NCH WavePad > foobar2000 (tag) > dBpoweramp (flac) 

taped/edited/transferred by Dan Russ 

runtime 1:08:48

01. Jeffrey's World
02. Mooseknuckle
03. Sleaze
04. William Henry Harrison > Tricky Dick
05. This Must Be The Place
06. Lee Harvey
07. This Town
08. Fat Cakes
09. Reagan
10. Tranceformers
11. Bittercities
12. soundcheck/crowd 

The Van Burens performed at the Gazebo stage. 

Greg 'Smitty' Smith - guitar, vovals
Greg 'Spitzy ' Spitz - guitar, vocals
Emmett 'McGee' Knox - bass, vocals
Jeff 'Pizza' King - keys, vocals
Matt 'Papa Bear' Spitz - drums, vocals


Previously uncirculated. (this mix uploaded 5/9/16)
The original recording has a lot of digi-noise/hiss most evidenced in quiet sections; the experimental duplicate was a bit 'wonky' on its own.
This recording is a mix of the original file, and a duplicate which has had noise reduction applied to remove hiss. Further edited slighlty between tracks.
Some noise is still noticeable during quieter moments. This mix is a trade-off; I hope it represents the fine performance well.

taping notes: another faulty attempt to record via the PS2.
Used Naztech Powerbank 1500 via Gak cable to power PS2 (instead of internal 9v) and also power DR-2d (5V via usb RatShack cable.)(first attempt to power 2 devices via PB1500.)
An audible noise is present throughout; This could be due the recorder in too close proximity to the powerbank (experienced before in home tests)
I had the Tascam input set LOW, at 100. Meters were reaching (display) - 10dB. Usually I set a much lower level, down to 68. Perhaps I should have set the input gain to MED and a 67+ level. 
This noise is possibly coming from the recorders preamps. I have had issues with the PS2>DR-2d combo before. In this instance power was never interupted. 

 
furthermore: The gazebo is located on the NW corner of a very small square in downtown Keene. 
In the center of this there is a rock sculpture/fountain. I placed my stand in the water surrounding the sculpture (last time I recorded there the fountain was dry.)
Although my mics were forward of the water flowing down the rocks, I believe some of the ambient vibration comes from the stand.
Less noticable in louder passages. 
   