The Trouble Makers opened up for The Kids at last month’s Harlow’s show to celebrate their 30th(!) anniversary of being a band. They formed while I was living in L.A. so I missed out on them until I discovered their music through the Knockoffs- the Knockoffs did a great cover of “Cursed Again” on their first album.
Unfortunately, this one doesn’t sound great even with the schoeps mics. I need to figure out how to position these mics better while I film. I didn’t help the situation by getting to the venue too late for a board patch. It’s not bad, and garage rock should sound this way anyway I guess.
Tim (vocals) was very nice- before their set, he was worried about my gopros on stage- I tried to tell them that they were meant to be abused. In fact, that Gel show resulted in one getting knocked over the drums (!!?) and one getting kicked around the floor of the venue. Still fine.

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Canon HFG60, Canon HFG50(last time ever for this one), 3x Gopro Hero 7 Black
Audio Equipment: Schoeps CCM4 mics, Naiant Tinybox preamp, Sony A10 digital recorder
Edit by Tromster

Man, I love it when Jim gives the retro bands that retro look in the video. Enjoy The Trouble Makers’ set is beautiful black and white… or is that sepia tone. I can’t tell, I am colorblind.
This was a scorching set by the band. It seems that every band really stepped it up for the occasion, which made the night even more fun. Like Eric said, The Trouble Makers were the only band who has stayed active since the early 90s!

Recorded by: Jim McLain & Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Canon R500, HFG30, HFG40, Gopro amongst others.
Edit by: Jim McLain
Audio recording & Matrix work: Jim McLain