Warren, Will, and Dave met years ago. They all shared a common love for music. Dave and Warren formed a band to play jazz standards and forced Will to join. Soon after, the focus shifted from jazz to rock and the Vultures were formed. Warren plays the guitar and sings on occasion. Will plays the bass. Dave plays drums. Their influences range far and wide, causing the resulting music to walk the fine line between punk, skate-surf, and sludge. To see them play live is like a sonic assault that will leave you happily brutalized. Drawing from their love of free form and improv, every set is different. Their songs are constantly evolving.
This record is a document of what the Vultures do.

The Vultures Myspace Page

The Mountain Movers were started by Dan Greene and Rick Omonte of New Haven, CT. in order to begin recording as many of Dan's songs as possible. Dan has hundreds of songs. Some of those songs have been singles of the week in The London Times, NME, and Melody Maker, recorded for a John Peel Session, many live BBC (throughout UK and Ireland) and XFM (London) broadcasts, as well as stages all over the East Coast of America and Europe.

Dan (guitar and singing) is a writer, a Justice of the Peace who has officiated nine weddings, a graduate with a master's in religion, an editor of the annual journal of poetry from Connecticut prisons, and for the last decade, an elementary school teacher who teaches all secular subjects at an Orthodox Jewish school. He also paints, draws, and makes books of poems, plays, and strange illustrated stories. His artwork can be seen on The Mountain Movers records and posters. Rick (bass, percussion, and noise) is an art installer, and also promotes live music events under the tag Shaki Presents, including his Sunday night series at Bar in New Haven which books bands from all over the world, like Dungen and Animal Collective. Together, they have been fortunate to record with many great musicians in the area. Dan also plays for The Butterflies of Love, while Rick plays for Crooked Hook.

The Mountain Movers is a collective with many interchangeable band members performing consistently solid songs. They have put out two full-length releases on Safety Meeting Records in New Haven: We've Walked in Hell (2006) and Let's Open Up the Chest (2008) which was recorded on 2 inch tape at Seaside Studio in Brooklyn. They also have a picture disc split vinyl 7 inch of the hit Fate's On Your Side. The first record was released in 2006 throughout the U.K. and Europe by Fortuna Pop records in London.

In addition to supporting Let's Open Up the Chest, they are hard at work on multiple recordings, which will be released in the near future. Live, they move from a 3 piece to a 6 piece, sometimes quiet, sometimes loud, but always dynamic, romantic, hypnotic, and entertaining. The Mountain Movers have shared the stage with Wolf Parade, The Akron Family, Josephine Foster, Gringo Star, The Lemonheads, and Ted Leo.

The Mountain Movers Myspace Page

Kimono Draggin' - Space Orphans CD
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Kimono Draggin' - We Are The Dudes CD
Two records from one of the area's more unique rock bands. These two records deliver the goods while never taking themselves too seriously. It's a funhouse ride through indie rock, complete with lush tones, mad scientist scale experimentation, constantly changing tempos, ridiculous sing-along moments, and hooks on top of hooks.

Title Tracks - Every Little Bit Hurts 7"
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Title Tracks - It Was Easy LP
I've been jawing on about Title Tracks for quiet a while now. This is John Davis' (ex drummer from Q And Not U) newest power pop project. The 7" is their first release through DC's finest Dischord Records, and the full length is our newest introduction to their catalog. The record sounds pretty amazing, but don't just take my word for it. Here's what Pitchfork has to say about it:

Safety Meeting + Manic Presents:
Live at Cafe Nine
Saturday, Feb 20th

Blood Warrior
Blood Warrior is the culmination of a life long collaborative desire between Greg Jamie (O'Death), Joey Weiss (Super Monster), Kristin Kellas and Rubin Berger (Musee Mecanique, Laura Gibson, Mirah). Based in New York but made up of members who spend most of their time on the road internationally, Blood Warrior is a unique take on indie-folk and more traditional music of the Americas. Started as a recording project at Greg Jamie's childhood home and finished at a home studio in Portland, OR, the band has now realized their music in a live setting. Blood Warrior's distinct sound, consisting of guitars, casios, chord organs, autoharp, marching drums, lots of percussion and four part vocal harmonies, is ripe with unexpected hooks while nodding to roots in folk, gospel and psychedelia.
Mp3s: http://www.myspace.com/bloodwarriormusic

Sidewalk Dave
Sidewalk Dave is a four piece band out of New Haven, CT. Since 2007, their Alt-Country/Aggressive-Folk has conjured up the deep instinct for rebellious brotherhood... "whiskey smuggling fellow felons on their last breathe before the weather clears."
Mp3s: http://www.myspace.com/sidewalkdave

Get Haunted
Sticks and stones, Indian bones, and a box buried in a mound. Ghost stories on ghost instruments. "Enter New London's Get Haunted, Joey Macrino's post-Royale Brothers band. It's a primitive and marked sonic departure in which Macrino learned banjo as though from an Appalachian sin-eater. At the same time, his wife, Sarah, seemingly learned drums from beating on the skulls discovered in the crawl space of a serial killer who happened to really like the Louvin Brothers"- Rick Koster, New London Day
Mp3s: http://www.myspace.com/gethauntedmusic

Ponybird "These sparse folk tunes are spooky and smoky, dark but warm, the kind that would sound best on a back porch sometime in mid-September with a bonfire crackling and a cooler nearby. Every song is played in 3/4 time (think waltz), each with its own trance-inducing properties. The arrangements are simple and therefore shine -- there's no extraneous instrumentation." - Mike Sembos, New Haven Advocate
Mp3s: http://www.myspace.com/jenniferdaylight

Only $5! 9pm doors]]> http://www.safetymeeting.net/one/2010/02/#000090 http://www.safetymeeting.net/one/2010/02/#000090 news Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:56:55 -0500
SMR016 + Chingus + 09/22/09

1. Go
2. Alcohol
3. This Morning
4. French Press
5. REYALS
6. Caffeine High
7. Alone
8. D-
9. Change Your Mind
10. Not Calling
11. Dreaming
12. All Of Me

Matt Thomas knows how to write a song. That much is certain. He's been the front person for many a band; In Vain, Leaves of Lothlorien, Weigh Down, Short Pants Romance, and the short lived but still talked about Orange Forest. Amidst the chaos of the last couple years, as one band fell apart and another reunited, Matt started writing songs for himself, bringing them home and recording them in his house at the end of late nights, early mornings, and whenever he found the inspiration. The end result, "Cloak Of Nouns And Loss" (SMR011) is a beautiful collection of pop psychedelic folk bliss, owing as much to Brian Wilson as to Roy Wood, complete with highs and lows, perfect harmonies and lush tones. With the exception of a bass line here and a drum track there, the album was recorded, mixed, and performed by Matt Thomas alone. Now, with Weigh Down on hiatus, Matt has assembled the Bearington band to bring his bedroom recordings to life.

links :

A little something about the bands:

M.T. Bearington - Chances are you already know these guys, and if not, you used to like one of their old bands. However, if that's not the case, M.T. Bearington makes driving psych-pop music that's sure to get under your skin and make a home in your head.

La Strada - These guys make undeniably charming pop music that's a little chamber pop, a little indie pop, and a whole lotta fun. Look for an LP from these guys this spring from us.

The Fictional West - Limited by their non-fictional surroundings, these New Haven natives decided to combine their varied interests in indie pop, 80s new wave sounds and satirical themes.

nonstop rock n roll to help you sweat away all the turkey weight from Thanksgiving!
About the bands:
The Vultures: avant skate rock trio will be bringing their over the top surf-punk-heaviness to you.

The Black Hollies: featuring former Rye Coalition members, these guys know all about the Sky Saxon inspired psych pop and deliver top notch performances every time.


Lord Fowl: Homegrown stoner rock done by 4 heavyweights of the local band scene.

Fake Babies

Gerard Gerard

M.T. Bearington

Just click on the buy link below, and on the day the record comes out, we're gonna mail it to your place of choice and include a bonus disc of live rarities. I won't lie. Some of these live tracks rival the album tracks, which makes this well worth it. so don't sleep on this deal, it's a good one!

*****Sorry Folks, No More Pre-Orders, Come down to the show and pick up a copy*****

Meanwhile, on the other coast, Quiet Life just finished recording their new record with engineer extraordinaire, Beau Raymond (Devendra Banhart, Little Joy). So far, it's sounding pretty damn good. We're not sure when this one's gonna drop, but we'll keep you all informed once we know more.

Anyways, check out the tracks, I'm sure you're gonna like what you hear:

The Vultures: Go

Quiet Life: Storm Clouds

]]> http://www.safetymeeting.net/one/2009/08/#000081 http://www.safetymeeting.net/one/2009/08/#000081 news Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:57:32 -0500 Manic Productions is bringing Man Man back to CT, and this time, M.T. Bearington is opening. Check out the flyer for more info, or go to Manicproductions.org for more details and other show info.

Daniel Street Club is right across the street from the train station, so if you don't want to worry about parking, driving, or any of that mess, here's some train info:

Leaving New Haven: 7:57pm, arrives in Milford 8:07pm
returning: 12:57am leaves Milford, arrives in New Haven 1:11am
round trip is $5.50, Daniel Street is accross the street.
More times and fares available at: http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm
check out the acrobat file, the automated thing is a little wonky

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While the name Skeletonbreath might suggest ghostly figures and chain-rattling wraiths lurking behind your walls, the Brooklyn-based instrumentalist trio is anything but invisible. Bob Pycior (of O'Death, violin) and Andrew Platt (bass) cut their Skeletonbreath teeth in 2002, with former member Crockett Doob on drums, and in 2006 self-released their debut, Louise. Their relentless touring turned heads, and the sonic orgy of screeching strings and explosive percussion seized ears. Though Doob parted amiable ways with Pycior and Platt in 2007, Skeletonbreath's inertia was unrelenting, and the remaining duo sequestered the skills of Tris Palazzolo (also of Philly's Red Racket, formerly Red Rocket, and Grandchildren) and have since only gained momentum.

The band describes itself as "Halloween party music," and though garnered press seems to agree, there are whole lot more comparisons being made, and the only real unifying theme is that Skeletonbreath creates something ethereal and incendiary, restless, relentless, macabre, and yet somehow undeniably catchy. Ruberecords.org claims its "bursts of auditory mayhem that resonate in your head like a string of firecrackers." The Orlando City beat remarks on a "swooning eastern passion," and The L Magazine seems quite content to leave definition at fact: "A twisted, slightly aggressive three-man orchestra."

The Skeletonbreath Myspace Page

Here's some info on the band:

While the name Skeletonbreath might suggest ghostly figures and chain-rattling wraiths lurking behind your walls, the Brooklyn-based instrumentalist trio is anything but invisible. Bob Pycior (of O'Death, violin) and Andrew Platt (bass) cut their Skeletonbreath teeth in 2002, with former member Crockett Doob on drums, and in 2006 self-released their debut, Louise. Their relentless touring turned heads, and the sonic orgy of screeching strings and explosive percussion seized ears. Though Doob parted amiable ways with Pycior and Platt in 2007, Skeletonbreath's inertia was unrelenting, and the remaining duo sequestered the skills of Tris Palazzolo (also of Philly's Red Racket, formerly Red Rocket, and Grandchildren) and have since only gained momentum.

The band describes itself as "Halloween party music," and though garnered press seems to agree, there are whole lot more comparisons being made, and the only real unifying theme is that Skeletonbreath creates something ethereal and incendiary, restless, relentless, macabre, and yet somehow undeniably catchy. Ruberecords.org claims its "bursts of auditory mayhem that resonate in your head like a string of firecrackers." The Orlando City beat remarks on a "swooning eastern passion," and The L Magazine seems quite content to leave definition at fact: "A twisted, slightly aggressive three-man orchestra."