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by jnice
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: zeee bandcamp
Replies: 19
Views: 5347

Re: zeee bandcamp

ThunderScore (Th_) just released our first demo collection:

https://thunderscore.bandcamp.com
by jnice
Sun Sep 11, 2016 12:19 am
Forum: Upcoming Shows
Topic: Hull Ave Tavern 9/24: 3FB, Personal Vendetta, Th_
Replies: 0
Views: 3030

Hull Ave Tavern 9/24: 3FB, Personal Vendetta, Th_

3 Finger Betty
Personal Vendetta
Th_


Sat. September 24
9 PM - 1 AM
Boggs' Hull Avenue Tavern
NO COVER, 21+
by jnice
Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: Upcoming Shows
Topic: VVhite VVomen: September @ The Fremont
Replies: 11
Views: 1832

VVhite VVomen: September @ The Fremont

Thought this was 515Crew newsworthy:

"VVHITE VVOMEN SEPTEMBER RESIDENCY"

Sep. 6: w/ Church Sports
Sep. 13: w/ Eric Kennedy
Sep. 20: w/ Gadema (of D.O.P.E.)
Sep. 27: w/ Little Ruckus

More details here:

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/muc/5148682320.html
by jnice
Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hank Fist 2016
Replies: 12
Views: 1909

Re: Hank Fist 2016

Golden oldie...

Image
by jnice
Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: zeee bandcamp
Replies: 19
Views: 5347

Re: zeee bandcamp

True story. It seems the post that started the group was lost some time between 2005 and now, though.

It was a fun group to be in for the short amount of time we were together.
by jnice
Sun Jul 27, 2014 4:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: zeee bandcamp
Replies: 19
Views: 5347

Re: zeee bandcamp

Something old but just released:

http://niceswanger.bandcamp.com/album/high-sodium
by jnice
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: zeee bandcamp
Replies: 19
Views: 5347

Re: zeee bandcamp

I'm quitting music because this is too good: http://thevahnevants.bandcamp.com/releases hey hey bum oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooout Wow, sounds like old surf / garage rock played on one of those crummy Crosley record players with the rubber belt wheel that wears out after a couple months. Fun stuff!
by jnice
Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yo
Replies: 8
Views: 1057

Re: Yo

Image

OI!
by jnice
Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: zeee bandcamp
Replies: 19
Views: 5347

Re: zeee bandcamp

I listened to the Bite My Tongue stuff once through a while back. I'll try to offer some better comments when I can take another listen. From what I remember the first time around: 1. You guys have a sort of Flipper vibe going. You're just missing the discordant guitarist. 2. Every song seems to not...
by jnice
Tue May 20, 2014 2:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goldblums on Bandcamp / "Rambo Knife"
Replies: 10
Views: 1910

Goldblums on Bandcamp / "Rambo Knife"

https://goldblums.bandcamp.com Ended up listening to their tunes tonight. Their song "Rambo Knife" reminded me how popular "survival knives" were with some kids back in the '80s (especially the knives with built-in compasses). On one of the streaming services I subscribe to, they...
by jnice
Tue May 20, 2014 1:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hey
Replies: 32
Views: 7148

Re: hey

kylervk wrote:
ilikehorses wrote:let's all start posting here again.
that's the idea

http://515crew.com/msgbrd/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5964
Sure, why not?
by jnice
Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new album
Replies: 0
Views: 535

My new album

I released my third collection of original music ("Alternate Reality") on 1/25, and it can be streamed for free here: niceswanger.bandcamp.com Recent hipster activity: Co-founder/ex-member of Love Songs for Lonely Monsters (2010-13), ex-Wolves in the Attic (2007-10), former director of the...
by jnice
Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iowa City Scene Comp
Replies: 3
Views: 1127

Re: Iowa City Scene Comp

Thanks for sharing this!
by jnice
Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: practice places
Replies: 23
Views: 4324

Re: practice places

I see your guitar went missing a while back, but why does that mean you can't rent a space in this building any more?
by jnice
Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Band looking for other band(s) to share practice space
Replies: 1
Views: 977

Re: Band looking for other band(s) to share practice space

Still looking... We'd really like to get a space again, but we need another band to share it with us!
by jnice
Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: practice places
Replies: 23
Views: 4324

Re: practice places

I looked into this last winter, and there's really only one space: 524 E. 6th St (same building as the Alba Restaurant). A lot of bands practice there already, but there were a few rooms still available to rent when I checked. Some rooms may have limitations on use due to adjacent businesses' open h...
by jnice
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Band looking for other band(s) to share practice space
Replies: 1
Views: 977

Band looking for other band(s) to share practice space

My hipster band is looking for another band or two to share a practice space with us to keep rent cheap for everyone involved. One room is smaller (and cheaper) and would require each band to clean up their stuff (put drums away) to make room for the other band(s). The other space is huge and drums ...
by jnice
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: diy sound proofing tips.
Replies: 9
Views: 1378

Re: diy sound proofing tips.

Buy some cheap foam mattress pads from a Dollar General or Kmart, roll them up and stick them in the window areas. Put some old carpet on the floor, blankets or egg cartons on the walls... I had a similar incident with an old band of mine (cops came). We put the foam mattress pad stuff in the window...
by jnice
Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Straw Poll 2011
Replies: 50
Views: 12546

Re: Straw Poll 2011

I'm glad to see El Rhino is more than holding his own in this thread... Varg: Why are you looking for the Federal Government for "job creation"? I think that's the point Ryan's trying to make here. The best thing D.C. can do is to cut spending and reduce unnecessary regulations to help pro...
by jnice
Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:05 am
Forum: Upcoming Shows
Topic: 10/28: Joan of Arc, LS4LM, Noremac McCarthy @ VM
Replies: 0
Views: 398

10/28: Joan of Arc, LS4LM, Noremac McCarthy @ VM

Vaudeville Mews 10/28
$10, 21+, Door opens 7:30 PM, show starts at 8 PM.

Joan of Arc
Love Songs for Lonely Monsters
Noremac McCarthy

LS4LM's first show with Amy, our new lead singer!

http://myspace.com/joanfrc
http://www.myspace.com/ls4lm
http://www.myspace.com/cameronvanberkummusic
by jnice
Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: amp help
Replies: 54
Views: 3809

Re: amp help

Earlier this year I bought an Ampeg VT-22 (basically a self-contained version of the Ampeg V-4). 100 watts and you'll definitely hear yourself over everything! The good part about these is they're much cheaper than the Fender Twin Reverbs. The bad part is they weigh a lot (88 lbs.)! I suppose the V-...
by jnice
Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: Upcoming Shows
Topic: DG's Tap House 9/10
Replies: 0
Views: 389

DG's Tap House 9/10

DG's Tap House 9/10/10, Ames, IA

We Are Country Mice
http://www.myspace.com/wearecountrymice

Why Make Clocks
http://www.myspace.com/whymakeclocks

Keepers of the Carpet
http://www.myspace.com/keepersofthecarpet

Love Songs for Lonely Monsters
http://myspace.com/ls4lm

21+, 10 PM, $5.
by jnice
Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How much is my Nintendo stuff worth?
Replies: 12
Views: 1434

Re: How much is my Nintendo stuff worth?

Agreed: Take the $300. The Punch-Out game you have without Mike Tyson's name on it is actually a later release (after Tyson got in trouble), and it's more rare, but not all that much rare. They changed his character to "Mr. Dream". Pretty cool, huh? Ski or Die and Stanley are the most rare...
by jnice
Mon May 31, 2010 2:32 am
Forum: Upcoming Shows
Topic: LS4LM, Wheels on Fire and more 6/9 Vaudeville Mews
Replies: 0
Views: 365

LS4LM, Wheels on Fire and more 6/9 Vaudeville Mews

Love Songs for Lonely Monsters will be performing for the first time on Wednesday, June 9th, at the Vaudeville Mews. Headlining the show is Wheels on Fire, and other bands playing are Coyote Slingshot and The Seed of Something. $5, all ages. Early show, starts at 5:45 PM. LS4LM consists of Nick (gui...
by jnice
Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:16 am
Forum: Upcoming Shows
Topic: Band needed for Oct. 9th show in Dubuque
Replies: 4
Views: 349

Re: Band needed for Oct. 9th show in Dubuque

Nick wrote:Nice avatar. Best. Movie. Ever.
I haven't seen the movie in a very long time, but I'm just a fan of the "Great White North" skits from SCTV in general. I saw your avatar so thought I'd go with the other half (Dave Thomas) for mine...
by jnice
Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Upcoming Shows
Topic: Band needed for Oct. 9th show in Dubuque
Replies: 4
Views: 349

Band needed for Oct. 9th show in Dubuque

My band was supposed to play a show this Friday but can't. Let me know if yours is available and interested.
by jnice
Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Booking shows at The Mews??
Replies: 32
Views: 1461

Re: Booking shows at The Mews??

I would recommend talking to Ladd in person.
by jnice
Sun May 24, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: somebody educate me on making a record
Replies: 13
Views: 642

Re: somebody educate me on making a record

CDs are 16-bit sound and you'll definitely lose some quality. Someone mentioned using 32-bit float: That's the better way to go (burning files to some data CD/DVD instead of burning a 16-bit audio CD). I'd recommend finding someone with a 2-track reel machine for the final product, but that's just m...
by jnice
Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TL;DR Everyone is really, really fucking stupid. Everyone.
Replies: 197
Views: 8714

Re: Varg's Blues

(The Rolling Stones) purely STUMBLED across "good writing"; They didn't intentionally write well . (Keith Richards) just worked it out until it "sounded good" to him. That is guesswork....and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. What sounds good to keith is based off of ...