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Danzig- The Stone, San Francisco Ca. 6/18/89 Master Tape xfer Sony Pro Walkman WMD6C Samhain Misfits

OK, time for an old man ramble. I had bought a ticket for this show well in advance, but then I realized that the show was on Fathers Day. A big group from my Dad’s side of the family went to the Giants game, and I went as well. After the game, I had some friends of my dad drop me off at The Stone.. at about 5 or 6pm. I hung out on Broadway street for HOURS, waiting for the doors to open.
Being there by myself was a huge risk, as I had my Sony Pro Walkman with me and security was pretty tight at the club. If I got caught at the door(or while taping), there was no place to me to take my deck. I would be stuck waiting outside. Luckily, I got everything in.
Show was PACKED so I could not get a really good taping spot, but it still sounds pretty good. It was a bit bassy, so I fixed it up a bit in Izotope.
After the show, I was supposed to get a ride with Mark Martin but I could never find him. I panicked and went with Greg Johnson instead. Mark called me the next day SO pissed off- they waited for an hour after the show, trying to find me. I’m still sorry about that.

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Sony WMD6C & ECM-909 mic
Rebalanced in Izotope (boost vocals a lot, drums & guitar a little.
Transfer with Nakamichi Dragon & M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card.

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Glenn Danzig- WVVX Interview, Chicago Il 11/12/88 xfer from 1st gen audio cassette Misfits Samhain

I was going to post a Roky Erickson video for today’s On This Date in History to make up for the delay on the Patreon Voter’s Choice that Roky won (more on that later), but it was already out there. Sigh.
This one should appeal to the hardcore Danzig fans- I traded with someone in Chicago back in the 80s- they would send me those awesome WXRT live broadcasts and other cool stuff taped off the radio. This is one of those- a Danzig interview when he was “up and coming” according to the interviewer. Classic.

Recorded by: Can’t remember
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Nakamichi Dragon and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card

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Samhain- Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco Ca. 5/11/85 xfer from low gen audio tape Danzig Misfits Punk

Well, here is something interesting. I have been a huge misfits/Samhain etc fan for 35 years– getting into them in early 1986, just in time to miss this show. I have never seen this show circulated, on any trade lists, or even heard a rumor of its existence until Eric told me he had it. This show doesn’t sound great, but it appears to be due to the sound in the club that night. When I EQ’d the show, it sounded like a pro walkman recording after I mixed some of the yuck out of it. This might have been taped by Verne Inhell, but no confirmation.
I really want to hear from The Fastbacks- one of my favorite bands! Why were you picked to open, I wonder. What an odd pairing- You are the least evil band I know. Any good stories out of this one? Any rock star tantrums? Man, I wish I had a recording of The Fastbacks’ set as well.
From Eric McIntire’s collection

Recorded by: ?
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Nakamichi Dragon and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card
EQ in Sony soundforge

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Samhain- Wabash Hall, San Diego Ca 5/2/85 xfer from 1st gen VHS tape enhanced

Here’s a bonus post for you today, from our friends at “frenchonion soupandkittylitter”. They have sourced a 1st gen VHS from Chris Eng’s collection of the Samhain-wabash hall show. This is much better quality than I have ever seen. Hurry up with your youtube downloaders and snag this one before mr. evilive bans this from youtube. Enjoy!

Recorded by: Cliff Cunningham.
you can figure out the transfer info, I think.

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Samhain- Wabash Hall, San Diego Ca 5/2/85 Enhanced VHS xfer with Rebalanced Soundboard Audio Misfits

Since I get to hang with a friend from New Jersey next week-ish, I declare this New Jersey Video Weekend!
Here’s the first one- a small in stature but big in reputation gentleman from Lodi, NJ fronts this band. Also includes other cool NJ luminaries.

Recorded by: ? (Cliff Cunningham is this your doing?)
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used:
Video: JVC HRD9800 and Canopus ADVC300
Audio: Nakamichi Dragon and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card
Audio enhanced in Izotope RX7 (boosted bass and guitar as much as I could)

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