DSL / Shows

Open Sound Lansdowne

7PM | FREE | All Ages with: A Summer Storm, Amelia Cry Til I Die!

BYOC (chair), and BYOD (dog) A great time was had by all who stopped by. Lansdowne is just west of west philadelphia so I didn't have to drive too far to play a very cool space on a very nice night. Mark bought every other bands records, and Il Shim brought the whole family. All the other bands had great sets.

Setlist:

• I know I have it laying around somewhere

Underground Arts

9PM | $10 | 21+ with: Nate Skiles Band, Levvee Drivers, Matt Burke & The Painkillers, Cold Roses, Hunters Cannon. Dirty Dollhouse, Ryan Tennis, You Do You, The Quixote Project, John Train

A night of so many bands covering Thomas Petty songs during a snow storm.

Setlist:

• Fault Lines
• Don't Do Me Like That
• I Need To Know

Ortlieb's

9PM | $7 | 21+ with: The Coal Mine Canaries, Effusion 35, The Getaway Car

A record release show for the Coal Mine Canaries new EP. This was our first time in this space. Very cool. We had a great time, and so did everyone else, as far as I can tell.

Setlist:

• Driff Off
• Knives Behind Your Heart
• Parade Day
• Matter of Opinion
• Good Vibrations
• If You Live A Long Life
• Uncontrollable Urge (Devo)
• (Leave That Attitude) Outside
• Rain Clouds

The Fire

9PM | 21+ with: The TC Cole Riot, Brian Harmer, Jeff Hiltner, The Droogettes

A Clash Tribute show scheduled as a kick off party for the Fire's yearly Sundrop festival. Fun Clash covers performed by an eclectic array of artists. I had fun learning these songs. I also had fun watching the other bands perform their covers. Shoutout to the Droogettes for lending us some stuff.

Setlist:

• Career Opportunities
• Police and Thieves
• Police On My Back

The Fire

9PM | 21+ | $8 adv $10 at the door with: Trash Night, Professor Maybe, Blood Sport (dan B. Of Tj Kong)

This was the record release show for Tragically Magical.

It was a rad night of friends. Go download Trash Night's record. I recorded it, and I think they are great. Best lyrics in the game.

Professor Maybe is Claire (former DSL drummer) and Steve's (Language Problem - Paper Masques) new project, and Blood Sport is/was Dan of TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb.

Luke, Thomas, and Gretchen filmed a video for this record. Watch it here.

Setlist:

• A Cool Breeze
• Drift Off
• Knives Behind Your Heart
• Unfortunate Senator's Son
• Parade Day
• Tragically Magical
• Goose Gone Wild
• Soul Love (Bowie)
• If You Live A Long Life
• Good Vibrations
• Glowing Element
• Uncontrollable Urge (DEVO)
• (Leave That Attitude) Outside
• Rainclouds
• Matter of Opinion

The Fire

9PM | 21+ | $7 with: Bryant Eugene Vazquez, Travel Lanes, Andrew Lipke, Alright Junior, Professor Maybe, Vilebred, Those People, Effusion 35, Red Skiles And The Country Ramblers, Valkyrians, Betty Iron Thumbs, B-flaN.

I wanted to play a Bowie tribute night at the Fire back in the early 2000's with my previous band Mini Band, unfortunately that didn't work out, but I eventually recorded a take on Fashion - It's on Soundcloud. Rips Dave.

Setlist:

• Let's Dance
• Up The Hill Backwards
• Soul Love

The Fire

9PM | 21+ | $7 with: The Late Greats, Sea Cycles, The Jephries.

Mark, Nat, Caroline, and I got pizza at that place next door. It continues to be surprisingly fine.

This is my favorite DSL show poster. I have a few left - send a DM if you want one.

Setlist:

• If You've Got A Problem
• Drift Off
• Knives Behind Your Heart
• Unfortunate Senator's Son
• Parade Day
• Tragically Magical
• Goose Gone Wild
• Matter Of Opinion
• Good Vibration
• If You Live A Long Life
• Uncontrollable Urge (Devo)
• (Leave That Attitude) Outside
• Rain Clouds
• Tragically Magical (Calypso)

Fergie's Pub

8PM | 21+ | FREE with: a Bunch Of Local Acts, Possibly You! Sign Up At 8:30pm.

DSL was the featured band at this very popular Center City Philadelphia open mic night. Hosted by good friend and local hero, Jonas Oesterle. we played two three-song sets.

Setlist:

• Matter of Opinion
• Parade Day
• Goose Gone Wild

Setlist:

• Uncontrollable Urge (Devo)
• (leave That Attitude) Outside
• Rain Clouds

The Fire

8PM | 21+ | $8 with: Tex And The Girls, The Travelers

The Daylight Savings And Loan's first show back from a stretch of live inactivity. Nat has moved his way behind drum kit, while Mark made his debut on bass. Very nice turn out for a rainy Wednesday evening. Thanks!

Setlist:

• Drift Off
• Knives Behind Your Heart
• Unfortunate Senator's Son
• Parade Day
• Matter Of Opinion
• If You Live A Long Life
• Good Vibration
• Uncontrollable Urge (Devo)
• Tragically Magical
• (Leave That Attitude) Outside
• Rain Clouds

Capitolo Flea Market

1:30PM | all ages | free with: Bill Mcconney, Mike Alessi, Wiley Post, For Thirds, Knife Jams, The Beekeepers, Portland Senator

An all day flea market in South Philly with bands playing throughout the day. I did a solo acoustic set mid-afternoon, which consisted of half covers and half originals. Tons of bands played, including high school buddy Mike Alessi. Big shout out to Ana for throwing this whole thing together.

Setlist:

• Late For X-Mas(Mini Band
• Parade Day
• As We Go Up We Go Down (GBV)
• Talk It Out
• Smith And Jones(Silver Jews)
• Matter Of Opinion
• Absolutely Cuckoo(Magnetic Fields)
• If You Live A Long Life

Florence Ave House Show

7pm | Most Ages | free with: Psalmships, Shannon Pelcher, Ron Gallo, Thom Mccarthy, Gretchen Lohse, Spirit And Dust… And More

Fun house show with a lot of people playing half sets. I played solo. I did two Mini Band song for both Shelly and Chris who were in attendance. Oh, Get A Clue was dedicated to Chris’ long ass country wide-bike tour that was starting the next day. I heard those two join in for the shouting end part of Comrade. This totally makes sense to you.

Setlist:

• Parade Day
• Matter Of Opinion
• Talk It Out
• Oh, Get A Clue(Mini Band)
• Comrade(Mini Band)
• If You Live A Long Life

North Star Bar

9PM | 21+ | $8 with: with Hey Rosetta!, The Heat Run, Acres Of Diamonds

A great crowd, with plenty of dancing. Great Job! I'm glad you were able to suss out a dance with all our herky jerky stop and starts. Also a really great group of friendly bands.

Setlist:

• Parade Day
• Talk It Out
• Matter Of Opinion
• Florida, Pa
• New Untitled Song (leave That Attitude Outside)
• If You Live A Long Life
• Since I Said
• Believe (Reprise)
• Oh, I Believe

Connie's Ric Rac

9PM | 21+ | $5 with: In Grenada, Life Size Maps, And Wild Rompit

Thanks to In Grenada for setting up this show. There were a ton of rad folks who made it out. Spano's brother's friend Theresa took a couple videos of this show and put them on youtube. You can find a few songs that are being workshopped for the studio. Hot stuff.

Setlist:

• Florida, Pa (Slow)
• Parade Day
• Matter Of Opinion
• New Untitled Song (leave That Attitude Outside)
• Oh, I Believe
• Talk It Out
• If You Live A Long Life
• Good Vibrations
• Since I Said

Johnny Brenda's

8pm | 21+ | $8/$10 with: The Spinto Band, And Paper Masques!

A DSL believe EP release party with the magnificent Spinto Band headlining the evening. We were joined by our other awesome friends Paper Masques. This show was a blast. Someone sprayed pepper spray all over the room which delayed the whole show (i'm looking at you Paper Masques). A couple of songs from everyone's set somehow made it onto youtubes.

Setlist:

• Oh, I Believe
• Matter Of Opinion
• Parade Day
• Untitled New Song (Arrived As Described)
• Talk It Out
• Florida, Pa
• Untitled New Song (Leave That Attitude Outside)
• If You Live A Long Life
• Good Vibrations
• Shocker In Gloomtown (GBV)
• Since I Said

Ynot Radio Appearance

Pre-recorded in "The Bunker"

Multiple broadcasts aired, not archived. I have a file I recorded that I'll upload here. Bug me if you keep not seeing it up. DSL performed an unnaturally stripped down set in the Bunker to promote our EP release show with the Spinto Band and Paper Masques. We DJ'd some of our favorite songs recorded by local bands. Also, Josh asked us questions, and we nervously answered them. Very cool. I would rate this a pretty positive experience.

Setlist:

• Matter Of Opinion (Weird)
• Good Vibrations (Weird)
• Talk It Out (Weird)

The Fire

9PM | 21+ | $7 with: Paper Masques, And Brian Ashby

First live show with full band set-up. Awesome show with good buddies. Friend of the band, Rob Shomper, made his way from CHINA just to see us play. Merch master Mark Evans sold out all our stuff. Thanks mark!

Setlist:

• Oh, I Believe
• Matter Of Opinion
• Talk It Out
• Parade Day
• Florida, Pa
• If You Live A Long Life
• Good Vibrations
• Since I Said
• Shocker In Gloomtown(GBV)

The Fire

7pm | 21+ | Free with Can Of Food Or $3 with: Creeping Weeds, Metroplex, Meg & Rob, It’s Turbo Time, Lee Jae Won, Betsy Spivak, Veloria, Run Runner, Remote Islands, Hoots And Hellmouth, And The Tiddies

First live show as Father Time And The Daylight Savings And Loan. Solo electric 2 song set for a Pixies tribute night. Very, very fun. Thanks to my good pal Shelly for putting this on.

Setlist:

• Cactus
• Mr. Grieves