## Bands That Allow Tapeing

Maintained by Kurt Kemp. Assisted by Mike Wagner.
Last updated: 6-12-98

Dear fellow tapers: This is an updated version of the list that I last updated on 4-01-98. You can expect my next update some time in July or August.

If you have additions or corrections to share with me, please email me at and I'll get your message. Also, if you know of an appropriate newsgroup or discussion list for me to send it to, please let me know and I can add it/them to the "to" field each time I send it out.

Thanks again to all of you who have helped me update and add to this list over the years. Without your help, it would not exist and would not have grown exponentially as it has over time. BTW, I don't have any "inside" info; all I do is organize the updated info that all of you share with me.

The only ground rule I have for sending me information is that it has to come from your own direct experience and cannot be mere heresay. If a friend of yours saw a band and noticed a change in their taping policy, please ask that friend to email me directly if possible. If your friend doesn't have email, email me privately and I'll give you my phone number so he can call me directly.

Please examine the list below and correct me if I have included any misinformation. Also, updates are in order, as bands' taping policies often change with time.

Note that (a) = audio taping allowed, (v) means video taping allowed and (BA) means (sound)board access allowed. "Ana" refers to analogue audio taping and "dat" refers to digital audio taping. <> represents the present hometown(s) of the members of a band, not where they used to live years ago. BTW, if you see after a band's name, please help me locate their present hometown(s). Finally, if you don't see (BA) after a band's name, you can assume that their policy is to disallow it, even if they occasionally do allow it.

I might also mention that Mike Wagner has gone to considerable lengths to convert my updated list to html and to create links to the websites listed under the bands. If you want to check it out, he just changed servers about a month ago; his NEW URL is: "http://www.enteract.com/~wagner/btat". If you want to create a link from your webpage to his, please let him know first by emailing him at . He'll be honored.

Thanks to a suggestion by Eugene Hu, I have decided to create a separate list of the bands that are very much against taping and actively search out tapers during their shows. You will find this separate list immediately following the regular list of bands that allow taping. If you know of any others bands who fit this description, please let me know.

Finally, an * before a band's name represents new or modified info since my last update (thanks to Gordon Gullahorn for suggesting this).

Acoustic Junction | Boulder, CO | a,BA | They have now changed their name to Fool's Progress, but their taping policy is the same; they allow aud and DAT BA, but you have to talk to the soundman early for the latter.
Agents of Good Roots | Richmond, VA | a,BA | All you need to do is talk to their soundman, Phil Bowman. He is really cool about board patches, and will ask you to send the band a copy. Expect the show to run about 2:30:00. Check out their website at: "http://www3.rlcom.net./agents/"
Alejandro Escovedo | Austin, TX | a,BA | Arrive early for BA. The band has no problem with unobtrusive mic stands, but the venue may. BA may be dependent on venue too.
Allman Brothers Band | Macon, GA | a | If you ever have problems getting your equipment in the door, tell security that Kirk West, their road manager, has given you his personal permission to tape. If they still give you a hassle, demand that they call him on the walkie-talkie and he'll personally help you out. Check out their website at: "http://www.netspace.org/allmans/homepage.html"
All Mighty Senators | Baltimore, MD | a,v,BA | For BA and v, arrive early and ask Frank, their soundman, for a patch for BA. Check out their new web site at: "http://www.clark.net/pub/senators"
*American Horse | Dallas, TX | a,BA | DAT BA OK, no video. This new band is comprised of the remaining members of Jackopierce.
Amos Moses | Baton Rouge, LA | a,BA | , but ask early if you want BA.
Anal C*nt | ?, MA | a,v | They allow (d)aud and video, but don't have their own soundman, so BA is not a sure thing. Beware, if the singer is in one of his famous drunken blackouts, stay away from him.
Anders Osborne | New Orleans, LA | a,BA | He is cool with aud and BA taping and will want a copy as well.
Angie Aparo | Atlanta, GA | a,BA | audience taping, mic stands OK. He loves tapers! His mic is super hot, so attenuators are needed.
The Apples In Stereo | Denver, CO | a | They encourage daud taping, with BA being venue dependent but possible if you get there early. All they ask is that you send them a copy.
Apt.. Q-258 (Jeff Sipe) | Atlanta, GA | a,v | They encourage DAT taping!
Aquarium Rescue Unit | Athens, GA | a,BA | They now allow SBD access again! Aud taping is still very much allowed. Their manager's name is Paul Easton. Their webpage is: "http://www.netspace.org/aru"
Archers of Loaf | Chapel Hill, NC | a,v,BA | They'll let you tape them with mics, video from the board if you send them a copy.
Arlo Guthrie | ? | a | At his official website, he says he allows taping, short of bringing a soundtruck to the show. His website even has a tape traders' board. Check it out at: "http://www.clark.net/pub/arlonet/arlonet-main.shtml"
AWARE TOUR | ? | a | The bands that make up this tour, especially Pat McGee, are reported to be aud taper friendly, but their attitude toward BA and video is uncertain. More info is needed.
Babe The Blue Ox | Brooklyn, NY | a | Talk to them early and you may get BA.
Backsliders | Raleigh, NC | a,BA | They allow you to tape them from the board or with mics if you send them a copy. Their video policy needs clarifying.
Bake McBride | Minneapolis, MN | a,v,BA | DAT OK. BA OK if you get there early. The band would love a copy and loves to meet tapers.
Beausoleil | ? | a | They recently allowed folks to openly tape them at a free festival (Taste of DC Festival). More info is needed because a couple of years ago Michael Doucet was reported to be quite anti-taper.
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones | Nashville, TN | a | but it depends on the venue; talk to the soundman before the show. He will usually ask you to set up near the soundboard or at the back of the hall. NO BA! For more info, email to . Bela and the bass player often thank those who tape them.
Belizbeha | Burlington,VT | a,BA | Their tour manager/FOH engineer is Chris Kate. He is a DAT-Head himself, as well as an easy-going person. For DAT BA, ask Chris early. Their website is: "http://www.belizbeha.com"
Ben Folds Five | Chapel Hill, NC | a | audience taping OK, DAT aud OK. NO mic stands. NO video. Apparently, the previous contact email address I was given for Doug Goodman, their tour manager, is wrong. Please inform the list if you know it. BTW, if security hassles you at the venue, ask to speak to Doug.
Better Than Ever | ? | a,BA |
Bevis Frond | London, UK | a | Nick Salomon, one of the band members, likes tapers. BA may be possible.
Big Ass Truck | Memphis, TN | a | Aud DAT OK, board discouraged.
Big Blow & The Bushwackers | Salisbury, MD | a,v | The allow you to tape them provided that you swap names, addresses and phone #s beforehand and then send the band a copy. Check out their web page at: "http://www.intercom..net/local/music/" For more email Ted Porter at:
*Big Chicken | Portsmouth, NH | a,BA | video? They are very pro-taping and give out DAT board patches at practically every show. For more info, contact their soundman, Brian, at .
The Big Wu | Minneapolis, MN | a,BA | They allow aud DAT, board patches and SBD/mic mixes out of archivist Paul Hagen's DA-P1.
Black '47 | NYC | a,BA | Their lead singer, Larry Kirwin, encourages taping. Get permission in advance for aud or BA. Talk to the soundman at least a half hour before the show and promise them a copy in return.
Black Crowes | Atlanta | a |
Blindman's Holiday | Ithaca, NY | a | This band no longer exists as of 12/96.
Blissninnies | Santa Cruz, CA | a,BA | DAT aud OK, for BA, ask early. They are very cool about folks taping them. One of the band members, Nick, contacted me and said "people are welcome to tape us anytime." You can contact Nick at
Blue Dixie | St. Louis, MO | a,v,BA | They allow all forms of taping, including DAT BA and video BA, but get there early.
The Blue Dogs | Virginia Beach, VA | a,BA | mic stands OK, DAT BA OK. Features Doug Wannamaker formerly of Indecision and the Gib Droll Band.
Blue Honey | Portland, OR | a,BA | They are VERY open to taping and encourage it at their shows. They allow BA, but since they have no definite soundperson, you should ask first. If Andrew is running the board, DAT BA is definitely welcome. They also welcome AUD and AUD/BA mixes, but cannot always provide a matrix, so your own gear may be necessary. The band would be very grateful for a copy of the show, DAT or analog, so they can continue their archiving effort. If you have any questions, you can email Andrew at or or Blue Honey at .
The Blue Meanies | Chicago, IL | a,BA | As you may have noticed, there are two bands called "The Blue Meanies," one from Canada and the other from Chicago, IL. The web site for the Chicago band is at: "http://www.soundz.com/bluemeanies/"
The Blue Meanies | Winnipeg, Canada | a,BA | They just signed a new record contract, so their taping policy may change. Check out their web site at: "http://www.mbnet.mb.ca/freepress/MEANIES.html"
*Blue Miracle | College Park, MD | a,BA | At the Groovefest in Columbia, MD on 5/24/98 they allowed DAT BA. Talk to them before the show and send them a copy afterwards.
Blue Mountain | Oxford, MS | a,BA | For BA, talk to the band early.
Blues Old Stand | Montgomery, AL | a,BA |
Blues Traveler | NYC | a | Rich (not Rick) Vink, their soundman, is now occasionally approaching one taper per show and offering him a SBD patch. This does not happen at every show and it will do no good to ask. If it is meant to happen, Rich will approach you.
The Bohemian Swingers | Tampa, FL | a | They will generally allow aud taping, but ask first.
Boiled In Lead | Minneapolis, MN | a | Ask for permission, you'll probably get it. They're likely to want a copy of your tape.
Bottle Rockets | Festus, MO | a | No more BA since signing w/Atlantic.
Bourbon Tabernachal Choir | Toronto, Canada | a | mike stands OK. No BA. For more info, see http://204.255.2335/ or email Jon Lay at .
Box Set | San Francisco, CA | a,BA | BA depends on venue and situation. Their sound engineer, Jason, sets up a real sweet mix for you. Expect two sets, two 60 meter tapes or one 90meter per show.
Brad | Seattle, WA | a | This band, made up of members from Pearl Jam and Satchel, has no problem with you taping them, but venue restrictions may apply. No BA.
The Broadways | Chicago, IL | a,BA | DAT OK. This is one of the two new incarnations of Slapstick, who broke up in 2/97. The Slapstick webpage is: "http://icarus.uic.edu/~mvyenil/slapstik.htm"
Brother Thump | Philadelphia/Manayunk, PA | a,v,BA | DAT BA OK. Taping is encouraged. Just show up and they will accomodate you. Speak to Mike Sanfosso (lead guitar) or Jordan Marion (guitar tech/ roadie). Kim Kline, the person in charge of their mailing list, will also relay messages to the band for you. Check out their website at: "http://www.ikonman.com"
Broun Fellinis | San Francisco, CA | a | Possible to get BA, talk with their soundman, Kount Yansurak before the show. For more info, email to Keith Yansurak at or .
Brown | Tom's River, NJ | a | , BA if soundman is in a good mood
Bruce Hornsby | Williamsburg, VA | a,BA | Even at small gigs, you can often get aud and BA. The soundman typically turns down the first few who ask for patches and then gives in. They generally allow mike stands and DAT aud too. Bruce's board is super hot, so come prepared with several attenuators.
Bucket | Louisville, KY | a,BA | They are cool about taping.
*Burning Airlines | Washington D.C. | a,v | BA? Please send them a copy of your tape.
Butterscott | Boston, MA | a,BA | They like to be taped, but ask Mikey Dee or Jonathan Scott first; they'll want a copy.
*Cacklefruit | ? | a,v,BA | They encourage all types of taping. BA may be venue-dependent. For further info, email to . Their website is at: "http://www.mindspring.com/~rbricker/cackle.htm"
Catfish Jenkins | ? | a,v,BA | have changed their name to "Pop Cycle" See below.
Calobo | Portland, OR | a,BA | DAT BA OK! For more info, contact "http://www.rockweb.com/calobo", call (503) 342-7743, write to: 8948 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 141, Portland, OR 97219 or email to: .
Cardinal Woolsey | NYC, NY | a,BA | Talk to Kris Woolsey.
Carpetbaggers | Mpls, MN | a | BA a possibility if you talk to them first.
*Caution Jam | Toronto, Canada | a,v,BA | DAT OK. At least one member of the band is an avid taper himself.
Chaos Theory | San Jose, CA | a | Jeff DiBartolomeo, their vocalist, has no objections to fans taping their shows, but asks that you please talk to him or someone in the band before setting up your equipment.
Charlie Hunter's Pound For Pound | NYC | a | With his latest band, Pound For Pound, Charlie Hunter has been allowing daud taping more openly than in the past.
Cheap Trick | Rockford, IL | a | In a village voice (NYC) edition last Nov, there was a full-page ad promoting their upcoming concert with Motley Crue, which states at the bottom: "All bootlegging encouraged (No lights, no flash)."
Chelsea On Fire | Cambridge, MA | a,BA | Talk to soundman Monte McGuire.
Chief Broom | Boulder, CO | a,BA | They allow any kind of audio recording you want, including DAT BA. For further info, contact Erik Larson, a dedicated taper of theirs, at .
Chills | Dunedin, New Zealand | a,BA | For BA, first clear with Martin Phillipps, who will want a copy.
Chris Duarte Group | Austin, TX | a,v,BA | Very taper friendly, but always ask first, especially if it's the first time you're taping them. Fans are asked to send copies to the band's archives at CDG Fan Club, P.O. Box 31516, Aurora, CO 80041. If you include an SASE, they'll send you a comparable sounding tape in return.
Chris Leblanc Band | Baton Rouge, LA | a,BA | for BA, ask Chris Leblanc early.
*Chris Whitley | ? | --- | .
Citrus | Chicago, IL | BA | They broke up in March, '98
CIV | ?, USA | a,v | Talk to the soundman or the singer. May ask for a copy.
Clan Dyken | Sonora, CA | a | No BA. Unobtrusive mic stand. DAT aud OK. Talk to Mark Dyken (drummer) or Bear Dyken (guitarist/vocals) BEFORE taping.
Claw | Baton Rouge, LA | a,BA | ask early for BA.
Clawhammer | Los Angeles, CA | a,v,BA | Their soundman, Chris, has been setting up a mix on two auxs to record onto his minidisc recorder. Be sure to have a 1/8" stereo >1/8" stereo cable, as well as a two RCA Y cables with one plug and two jacks. Open video taping is venue-dependent.
*COLD | Jacksonville, FL | a,BA | video? BA may not be available at the smaller venues. They are currently touring with Limp Bizkit.
The Connells | Houston, TX | a | BA possible if you get there early and if the soundman is in a good mood.
Cool Water Canyon | Santa Barbara, CA | a | They are very cool with taping. They appreciate a DAT clone if possible. Venue restrictions may apply.
Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues Band | Chicago, IL | a,BA | They allow taping provided the venue doesn't object. Their soundman, Terry, will give you a board patch if you get there early enough. Same policy for the Siegel/Schwall Band.
Craw | Cleveland, OH | a,v,BA | BA depends on venue and how good the board is. They also allow video.
Crazy Alice | Boston, MA | a,BA | They'll probably ask for a copy.
Critters Buggin' | Seattle, WA | a,v,BA | Their drummer, Matt Chamberlin, was the second drummer for Pearl Jam. They are very pro-taping. Their sax player, Skerik, has gone on record as saying that they have no problem with BA, but check with the soundman first. If the board is substandard, they prefer not to give out BA. Also, they are very happy to get a copy of the show, so please send one to them. The name of their soundperson is Melanie (Mel) Detmer, who openly allows all taping, but you must ask Mel early for BA.
The Cure | ? | a? | The band has apparently said in interviews that they don't mind folks taping them, but they never inform the venues of this mindset, so its stealth or nothing.
Curious Ritual | Malden, MA | a,BA | Talk to Sean O'Brien.
Daddy Longlegs | ?, MI | a | They encourage taping. BA and video are decided on a show-by-show basis and must be OKed ahead of time. Aud taping is always allowed. Mic stands are permitted but please show the courtesy of not putting it right between the soundman and the band. DAT OK. Their website is: "http://daddy.longlegs.com"
Dah-veed | Austin, TX | a,BA | ask early for BA.
The Dance Hall Crashers | Berkeley, CA | a,BA | DAT OK.
The Dark Horses | St. Louis, MO | a,v | DAT aud and video are usually OK. Check first by emailing Randy, their webmaster at <700083@fs3.law.missouri.edu>. Their webpage is at: "http://www.thedarkhorses.com"
Darlahood | ? | a | They believe the music is meant to be shared. Check out their website at: "http://www.darlahood.com"
*Dave Matthews Band | Charlottesville, VA | a | No BA. No video. They have begun taper tickets as of 5/20/98. The dedicated taping section will either be right behind the board in reserved or front section of lawn. Limited number of taper tickets (15-30) available through Ticketmaster. Mic stands OK. Occasionally a venue will disallow taping, which is usually announced ahead of time on their website. This taping policy holds true for Dave and Tim shows too. Their website can be found at: "http://www.dmband.com"
*David Crosby | ? | a | David Crosby has recently been saying (in online discussion groups) that he encourages aud taping, trading and treeing of his shows, as long as no ones profits off it.
David Gans and the Broken Angels | Oakland, CA | a | DAT & mic stands OK. They play now play once or twice a month at the Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA. Their website can be found at: "http://www.well.com/user/tnf/angels/broken.html"
David Grisman Band | SF, CA | a | , No BA! Larry Cummings, their soundman, prefers that you be subtle while taping. Its best to contact the venue 3-4 days before the show to confirm that there's no venue prohibition of taping.
David Nelson Band (of the original New Riders) | ? | a | BA often possible if you get there ahead of time and speak to a band member.
Day By The River | Athens, GA | a,v | DAT OK. Ask their manager, Reis Baron, about a board patch. If the venue has a nice board and you won't be in the way, he'll generally agree. They'd appreciate a copy, so get their address from Reis before the show. Check out their website at: "http://www.daybytheriver.com/tapers.html"
Deep Banana Blackout | ?, CT | a,BA | DAT BA OK, DAT aud OK. Their video policy needs clarification. Check out their website at: "http://www.deepbananablackout.com"
Deloris Telescope | St. Petersburg | a |
Delta Hurricanes | Memphis, TN | a | They love folks to tape them and encourage you to daud tape rather than BA, which often sounds worse. Their sound engineer is Rhonda, who is very nice and helpful. She allows BA depending on the quality of the board.
DemBoyz | Indianapolis, IN | a,v,BA | This reggae band encourages taping of all kinds and gives out BA whenever possible. See their website at: "http://www.iquest.net/~dbudzak" For further info, contact their keyboard player, Doug, at .
Derek Trucks Band | Atlanta, GA | a,v,BA | The doesn't mind folks taping their shows, but they would REALLY like to get a copy of their shows. To date, no one has given them a copy.
Dire Straits | London, UK | a | This was officially announced by their management company, Damage Management. It is assumed that Mark Knopfler solo concerts are also OK to tape. Please confirm. Especially in Europe, venue/country law restrictions may apply.
Disco Biscuits | Philadelphia, PA | a,BA | They are cool about aud and BA, and their soundman, John Lesser, is very accomodating and will be happy to set you up with a DAT SBD patch. Their website is at: "http://www.discobiscuits.com/"
*Don Caballero | Pittsburgh, PA | a,v | They are cool with aud and video taping, occasional BA if you get there early. Please send them a copy of your tape.
The Donna Jean (Godchaux) Band | ? | a,BA | They have been allowing aud and BA, DAT and ana, at their recent shows.
Donna The Buffalo | Ithaca, NY | a,BA | Soundman's name is Tomas (pronounced to-MAS). Taping encouraged, but BA may depend on venue. Arrive early. Permission may be required to use DAT. Check out their website at: "http://www.donnathebuffalo.com" or contact their archivist Tim at .
*The Doughnut Prodjekt | Buffalo, NY | a,v,BA | DAT everything OK, depending on the venue. All they ask is that you don't hassle the venue soundman if he says no and that you don't block others' view if you bring your mic stand. Send them a copy and talk to Daiv after the show if you can. Email him at if you have any questions or want to tape them. They love tapers.
Doxy's Kitchen | Chapel Hill, NC | a,BA | Ask
early. |  | --- | early.
Drivin' n' Cryin' | Atlanta, GA | a,BA | Mic stands OK. BA needs to be cleared first with either Warren, the road manager, or Bill, the soundboard operator. If further questions, contact Todd, the fan club manager at ..
Echolyn | Philadelphia, PA | a | if you ask before the show.
Eddie From Ohio | Arlington/Alexandria, VA | a,v,BA | Talk to Bob McNichols, their soundman, and he'll set you up. He's one of the nicest guys out there. Check out: "http://www.efohio.com"
Edwin McCain | Charleston, SC | a,BA | They now allow DAT BA again.
Ekoostic Hookah | Columbus, OH | a | They have a new soundman who may allow BA if treated kindly. Check out their homepage at: "http://www.ekoostik.com/".
Elderberry Jam | Portland, ME | a | DAT OK. They may give out a board patch, or video, if you ask early. Their website is: "http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Club/4979/index.html"
Electric Woodshed | Blacksburg, VA | a,BA | DAT BA OK!
Elements | Baton Rouge, LA | a,BA | DAT OK. Talk to Sam Staub.
Emmet Swimming | Fairfax, VA | a | If you talk to Tamer (the drummer) or Andy (the road manager), BA may be allowed if the soundman is cool. The band will want a copy of your tape if Tamer doesn't tape it as well.
Entombed | Stockholm, Sweden | v |
Eugene Chadbourne | Greensboro, NC | a,BA |
Everything (logo = e: with a circle around it) | Woodville, VA | a,BA | They encourage fans to tape them and trade tapes. BA usually available if you get there early and talk real nice to Ryan Nichols, their sound engineer. No video taping allowed. According to Randy Reed, the manager of the band, it's OK to use a hi-fi VHS deck to record the audio signal. AC power is usually available, but in limited quantity. For more info, check out their website at: "http://www.ecolon.com"
Fancy Lizards | Indianapolis, IN | a,v | DAT aud OK. BA possible at right venue. Their new home page is: "http://www.fancylizards.com"
Farid Haque Quartet | Chicago, NY | a | They recently opened for Gary Lucas and the Charlie Hunter Quartet and allowed aud taping then. Please report back re: their taping policy on their own, as well as their BA and video policy.
Farmer | LA, CA | a,BA | DAT BA and all aud recording allowed. Their soundman is very helpful.
*Fat Cats | Guelph, Ontario, Canada | a | DAT OK. Mic Stands OK.
*Fat Mama | ? | a | Daud OK. Video? BA? Mic stands?
FFudd | Bloomington, IN | a,BA | BA encouraged! However, don't ask the soundman; ask Drew, the recording tech. He usually offers board/room mic mixes.
Figgs | Albany, NY | a,BA | For BA, check with Guy Lyons first.
Fighting Gravity | Richmond, VA | a |
Fiji Mariners | Athens, GA | a |
Flamin' Harry Blues Band | Philadelphia, PA | a,BA | Mic stands OK, as long as they don't get in the way. BA with contact prior to the show; email to for such permission. If you get there early, talk to Jeff Krause, the road manager, or sit near Greg, "the mad taper" at the show. DAT OK. Snail mail at McGonigal Music and Art Studios, 531 Chestnut St., Perkasie, PA 18944 (215) 257-1006
Flat Duo Jets | Chapel Hill, NC | a | Ask first. Occasional BA too. Ask for Crow, the drummer.
Fly Fantastic | London, Ontario, Canada | a | This new band is very pro- taping and features three members of the now defunct band Kickstand Travolta.
Flying Mice | Chapel Hill, NC | a | , BA if venue's soundman is willing.
Fool's Progress | Boulder, CO | a,BA | Formerly Acoustic Junction, their taping policy is to allow aud and DAT BA, but you have to talk to the soundman early for the latter.
Foxtrot Zulu | Ashaway, RI | a,v,BA | They allow all taping at their shows, just get to the venue early for BA. The band would appreciate a copy, so talk to someone at their merchandise counter to get the address.
Freakopotamus | Columbia, SC | a | Ask about video and BA early.
The Freddy Jones Band | Chicago, IL | a | No SBD patches are allowed, but mics are welcome. Check out their website at: "http://www. rockweb.com/bands/freddy-jones/index.html".
Friends of Dean Martinez | ? | a,BA | Will want a copy.
>From Good Homes | Sparta, NJ | a,v,BA | They are still allowing BA and video recordings, as well as the usual aud. Is Rob Calabrese still their soundman?
Fugazi | D.C. | a,v | but no tripods allowed. They ask that the video- tapers congregate at the rear of the venue.
Fungus | Pittsburgh | a,v |
The Further Festival (Ratdog, Mickey Hart's Mystery Box, Bruce Hornsby, Los Lobos and Hot Tuna) | San Rafael, CA | a | official taping section on lawn. FOB taping generally tolerated as long as you are discrete and don't affect anyone else's line of sight. For more info, check out their web page at: "http://www.dead.net"
Fuzzy | Boston, MA | a | Sometimes allow BA; talk to Winston.
G. Love and the King's Court | Philadelphia, PA | a,BA | Expect most shows to run around 2hrs (not three) with no break.
G. Love (and Special Sauce) | Philadelphia, PA | a,BA | Expect most shows to run around 2hrs (not three) with no break. FYI, G. Love is cool about taping, but sometimes don't inform the venue, soundguy, or even their own crew! If you're persistent and can get the venue manager to ask one of the band members, they'll usually back off and let you tape.
Galactic | New Orleans, LA | a,v | No BA on current tour, just (d)aud and video/pictures. For video, contact Dan Prothero ahead of time, at Fog City Records; his email address is . They do ask for a good copy of the show if you tape them. To date, they have received very few copies, so folks, please keep up your end of the bargain and send them a copy! Their website is at: "http://www.fogworld.com/galactic" Their tape trading page is at: "http://www.fogworld.com/tape" Their next gig listings are at: "http://www.grooveguide.com/galactic" The Galactic Setlists Archive is at: "http://www3.pgh.net/~sgilmour/gset.html" You can join the Galactic Syncopage at: "http://www.fogworld.com/galactic/listserv"
Galactic Cowboys | Houston, TX | a,v | They allow open video as well as audio recording. The sometimes even allow you to get up on stage with them and video tape them. However, no BA.
Gals Panic | Austin, TX | a,BA | ask early for BA.
Gary Gates Band | Santa Cruz, CA | a,v | No BA. Band encourages taping and trading.
Gary Lucas (ex-Captain Beefheart's guitarist) | NYC | a | inconsistent BA.
The Gathering Field | Pittsburgh, PA | a | Occasional BA, but analog only. The soundman, Brian, is nice, but very against DAT BA.
Gene | Watford, England | a | Althought they can't guarantee you'll be able to get your equipment in the door, they encourage aud taping and ask you to send a copy to: Automatic Publicity c/o Jerry Smith, 3 Wansdown Place, Fulham, London, England SW6 1DN
Geraldine Fibbers | San Francisco, CA | a,v,BA | For any sort of visible taping, talk to Si (pronounced 'cye'), the soundman, or Bill, the bassist, who often works at the merchandise booth, during the soundcheck (5-7pm).
Gibb Droll Band | VA Beach, VA | a,BA | Devon is no longer their soundman, but Gibb himself is very cool about aud and BA, just talk to him before the show. He really appreciates it when folks send him a copy afterwards.
Glenn Hughes | ?, USA | a,v | Get to the venue early and talk to the soundman, Glenn. He also collects videos of the band.
Glenn Phillips Band | Atlanta, GA | a,BA? | Aud taping allowed, more info needed on their BA policy.
Godrays | Brooklyn, NY | a | Talk to Phoebe or Alex.
God Street Wine | NYC | a,BA | ana BA, no DAT BA. You no longer have to flip when the soundman flips; the band is now taping their shows on two SV-3800s. Check out their webpage at: "http://www.netspace.org/gsw".
Goldfinger | Los Angeles, CA | a | DAT BA possible if you contact the band ahead of time. It seems to depend on the manager's/soundman's mood at the time.
Gong | London, England | a |
Gordon Stone Band | Burlington, VT | a,v,BA | DAT OK. Mic stands OK. All taping is encouraged. Their publicist, Pete Gershon, has posted to DAT-Heads asking tapers to come to their shows and tape them. Check out their URL at: "http://www.gordonstone.com".
Gov't Mule | Macon, GA | a,BA | They enthusiastically encourage daud taping and they allow mic stands. The band generally does not allow SBD patches, simply because they don't believe the tapes will sound as good as coming off high-quality mics. Their deal with Capricorn Records has NOTHING to do with their taping policy. Like the band ZERO, they run a permanent tape tree, with both DAT and analog branches, with several SBD seeds. This is done on the fan email list, run by Karl Kubicza at . Their soundman's name is Brodie. Their website is: "http://hmt.com/music/GM/index.html"
Grant Hart | St. Paul, MN | a,v,BA | Allows BA after you get to know him.
Grant Lee Buffalo | LA, CA | a | Cautiously taper-friendly (no see/no enforce) but BA is out since they signed with Warner Bros.
Gran Torino | Knoxville, TN | a | They allow aud taping, but no video or BA. For further info, email .
The Grapes | Atlanta, GA | a |
Gravel Pit | Boston, MA | a,BA | Check with Ed or Jed for BA.
Great White | Hollywood, CA | a,v | Michael Lardie, one of the band members, has stated that the band encourages everyone to bring their DAT recorder and video camera to their concerts. However, it is unclear if this is an official policy or not.
*Gregg Allmans & Friends | Macon, GA | a | NO BA, just like ABB. This tour audience taping will be at the discretion of each venue on a case by case basis. To know for sure about a specific venue, call the club ahead of time or email Lana, the day of the show at . She'll contact the band and get back to you. It sometimes helps to print out ABB's webpage where it talks about their taping policy and bring it to the venue. For the record, their tour manager is Kenny Silva.
*Greg Brown | Iowa City, IA | a,BA | Ask first. DAT OK. Mic stands OK. It's best not to ask to patch into the board unless you know the soundman.
The Greyboy Allstars | San Diego, CA | a,BA | They are very cool about daud and BA, and Jamie Landry, the person who usually runs the bands' 3700, is very into taping and is the guy to talk to if you want a board patch. Their webpage is at: "http://www.greyboyallstars.com/"
The Grifters | Memphis, TN | a,BA | Their soundman, Martin, will OK any kind of audio taping, including DAT BA, although the overall sound is usually better using mics since not all the instruments are miked to the board. They play real loud, so line-in is usually better than mike-in with them.
Grinch | Newark, DE | a,v | DAT OK. Mike stands OK. For video, you must contact the band first. Call the Grinch hotline at (302) 455- 9125 and ask for Stacey, the band's audio engineer. Check out their web site at: "http://www.dtcc.edu/~davidm/grinch.html". If you wish to subscribe to their email list, put "Grinch-subscribe" in the body of the message to David Muddiman at: .
Groove Thangs | So. FL | a,v | DAT aud OK. They occasionally allow BA, so ask early.
Guided By Voices | Dayton, OH | a,BA | Catch any band member early to request BA; by show time they'll all be too drunk to understand the question.
Guster | Somerville, MA | a,BA | DAT OK. Mike stands OK. Formerly "Gus".
Hamell On Trial | NYC | a,BA | Just talk to him before the show. He's bald and well-rounded. BA isn't always the best as he often talks to the audience without the mic.
The Hatters | Atlanta, GA | a,BA | DAT BA strongly encouraged!
Headstone Circus | Richmond, VA | a,BA | DAT BA OK.
Henry Rollins | Los Angeles, CA | a | but venue-dependent
His Name Is Alive | ?, MI | a | Check with Warren D., himself a trader/ collector.
Hitmen | ?, MO | a,BA | DAT OK.
H.O.R.D.E. tours | ? | a | If you have a problem getting your equipment in the door, insist on talking to the head of security. Taping is allowed from your seat, but mic stand must be kept low. Be there early, at 3:15 or so to catch Neil Young's solo acoustic set in the small tent. You will not have enough time to get from the second stage to the main stage without missing part of the latter, so plan your taping accordingly.
Hot Tuna | Athens, OH | a | Although in the past they have allowed taping sporadically and inconsistently outside of the Further Festivals, in '98 they have been more open to it and have been allowing it more regularly. No guarantee the venue will know, however. No BA. For Hot Tuna/Jorma Kaukonen setlists, check out: "http://www.users.interport.net/~mykescot/".
Huffamoose | ? | a? | Picture taking OK. Aud taping is a "don't ask, and we won't hassle you" policy because of their contract with the record company. Stealth is required. No BA.
Hum | Champaign, IL | a | No see, no enforce. They would like you to send them a copy if it comes out well. Send to: Matt Talbot c/o Parasol Records, 905 S. Lynn St., Urbana, IL 61801-5205 Check out their web site at: "http://www.prairienet.org/~hum/"
*Human Waste Project | Los Angeles, CA | a,v | Most of the band members are cool with taping. Jeff is especially pro-taping. Management attitude is unclear. Their website is at: "http://www.humanwasteproject.com".
Humpers | Long Beach, CA | a,v | They allow aud taping and video, with permission. The like a copy of the tape to be sent to them at the record label address, which they'll give to you at the show.
Hybrid Children | Helsinki, Finland | v |
Hypnotic Clambake | Boston, MA | a,BA | DAT OK. Audio taping encouraged, but NO video without prior permission from band before each particular show. Board patches are available if the club's board will allow it, both analog and digital are fine. The current soundman's name is Mark and he is very friendly and helpful. The band's road manager is no longer Pickle, it is now Dan. For further info, contact their publicist/propagandist, Stacey, at . For tour dates and such, check out their new website at: "http://www.hypnotic-clambake.com/"
Ian Moore | Austin, TX | --- | He is cool with taping but his manager, Jan Mirkin, is not. Steer clear of her at all costs. Stealth is required. Ian recently was quoted as saying: "We don't necessarily discourage taping, though it is conditional on people being ethical. In other words, no selling, or in any way making money off our music. So far everything has been cool."
Idle Hands | Little Rock, AK | a,v,BA | They allow BA, but aud FOB usually sounds better.
Iguanas | New Orleans, LA | a,BA | for BA, ask Joe Cabral early.
Iko-Iko | Miami, FL | a | Ask Graham Drout, the lead singer, for permission. Board patches are allowed, if available. DAT OK. Video allowed, if possible.
Illuminati | NYC | --- | See under "Joe Gallant's Illuminati"
Independents | ?, Northern CA | a,BA | DAT OK.
*Indigo Girls | ? | a | They have gone as record as saying that they don't mind aud taping, but only at venues that allow taping. No BA or mic stands. They ask that no money change hands, no CDs be made, but they have no problem with tape trading.
Invisible Lisa | Muskegon, MI | a,v | The band allows daud taping and photos. Talk to the drummer before the show. Band would like copies.
I Radio Iodine | ? | a | aud DAT OK, according to their singer. Talk to her before the show to get permission.
Jabber | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | a,BA | BA is allowed only if the band feels the board is good enough to produce a good sbd tape.
Jackopierce | Dallas, TX | a,BA | DAT BA OK, no video. They have announced that their New Years show will be their last. Thus, they'll be defunct as of 1/1/98. Until then you should continue to ask Chuck Keith, their soundman, for BA several days ahead of time if possible. His email address is . Also, it is highly encouraged that you get there at sound check at 5-6pm. He is very cool about taping and really appreciates it when tapers make a copy for him and the band. You can contact their management (Robinson-Wood, Dallas) by calling (214) 747-9663. Their website is: "http://www.jackopierce.com"
Jambay | San Francisco, CA | a,BA | Please note that this band is now defunct. They played their last show on 11/09/96. Three of the ex-members are currently playing as the Jambay Trio and they still very much encourage taping. The fourth ex-member, Shelley L. Doty, performs solo or with a drummer and is very enthusiastic about taping.
Jangowood | Rochester, NY | a,v,BA | They allow all forms of taping and offer SBD patches. Just talk to Danny, their soundman well before the show.
Jason White and the Dying Breed | Cleveland, OH | a,BA | They'll allow you to set up your own SBD/aud mix if you have all the requisite equipment. Check out their web site at: "http://www.en.com/jasonwhite"
*Jawbox | D.C. | a | Jawbox broke up in early '97, but J. and Bill have a new band called Burning Airlines. See their entry above.
*Jazz is Dead | ? | a,v,BA | DAT BA OK. Daud is no problem; mic stands OK. Video OK. Running time is a little under 2hrs. Lots of tapers at their shows.
Jazz Mandolin Project | Burlington, VT | a,BA | They are very pro-taping and offer BA as well as letting you set up your mikes in the sweet spot. Of course, mic stands have a lot to do with the venue. Their URL is: "http://www.netspace.org/jmp"
Jeff Sipe (AKA Apt. Q-258) | Atlanta, GA | a,v | They encourage DAT taping!
Jenn Wertz & Lovechild | Pittsburgh, PA | a | Taping policy is still unclear, but they have been enthusiastic about taper requests in the past. Be sure to talk to Jenn Wertz first, and let her know how she can get a copy. BA may be venue-dependent. Permission may be required for DAT. Mic stands OK if they do not obstruct the view of others. For more info, check out their website at: "http://www.angelfire.com/pa/Lovechild" or email at .
Jesus Lizard | Chicago, IL | a | They are no longer on Touch and Go, they signed with Capitol Records last year. They now have a new soundwoman and have been allowing a few board patches this current tour, with permission. Of course, they do allow aud taping at any level, including stands. Stands must be cleared first with their new soundwoman.
*Jewel | San Diego, CA | a | Although she may not be perfect at informing the venues of her new taping policy, it appears that she has been warming up to taping as of late; on her fan mailing list she and her management have apparently distributed "official" live recordings in addition to allowing fan recordings. Look at "http://www.spectra.net/~ducksoup/" for more info.
The JGB Band | San Francisco, CA | a | They definitely allow aud taping, barring any venue restrictions. Check with the venue first and if they give you trouble, ask them to contact the band. Occasional BA has been given out to a few tapers arriving extra early.
Jiggle The Handle | Boston, MA | a,BA | They encourage taping and allow BA if you show up early and ask Ethan Drew (AKA, Big E), their soundman, but it also depends on the venue and how good the board sounds there. Their website is: "http://www.jigglethehandle.com" If further questions, you can contact Big E at or their Lighting Director, Larry the Light Guy, at .
Jimmie's Chicken Shack | Baltimore, MD | a,BA | Arrive early and speak to Drew, their merchandise man,for permission to tape. Board access is venue-dependent. Their website is: "http://www.fowl.com"
Jimmy Clinton & The Mean Red Spiders | Marietta, OH | a,BA | For BA you must clear it with the soundman before the show.
Jim White | NYC | a,BA | Just talk to him before the show. He's tall & always has a cowboy hat on.
J.J. Cale | Oklahoma City, OK | a | . J.J. doesn't seem to mind if folks tape him, but this may be venue-dependent.
Joe Gallant's Illuminati | NYC | a,BA | Taping is encouraged. They have a mixer separate from the PA board for your taping pleasure. Mics always welcome. They play Grateful Dead music arranged for big band and tend to play mostly in NYC and SF. Email them at .
*John Scofield | Brandywine, MD | a | occasional BA. No video. John would like to receive copies of all shows that are taped, and they can be sent to: John Scofield, 194 Katonah Ave., Box 189, Katonah, NY 10536. For further questions, his email is .
John Southworth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | a,BA | Will allow aud and BA, but you need to talk to his manager, Campbell Webster beforehand. He'll probably want a copy.
Johny Vegas | ? | a,BA | They encourage taping and trading. Their video policy needs clarifying. Check out their website at: "http://www.johnyvegas.com/"
John Wesley Harding | San Francisco, CA | a |
Jonas Hellborg | Sweden | a,v | They encourage DAT taping!
The Jongleurs | Miami, FL | a | Very pro-taping. BA depends on venue soundman.
Joseph Arthur | ? | a | Will allow aud taping, sometimes BA too.
Josh Smith & The Frost | ?, FL | a,v | They allow daud and video as long as you talk to Josh before the show. BA is venue dependent. If you have any problems, ask for Joel Smith, Josh's dad and manager.
Juggling Suns | New Brunswick, NJ | a,BA | DAT BA OK. This is a new incarnation of the now defunct band " Solar Circus," whose lead guitarist and vocalist, Mark Diomidi, is the leader of this new band. They are very pro-taping and play tons of original Solar tunes, as well as some Grateful Dead, JGB, etc. DAT BA or mics are very welcome.
*Jump Little Children | Charleston, SC | a,v,BA | They will ask you to send them a copy of your tape. Mike stands OK. Their web site is: "http://www.jumplittlechildren.com"
*Jumpsuit Jerry | Weymouth, MA | a | Venue restrictions notwithstanding, they are very pro-taping. BA depends on the venue soundman. Before bringing your mic stand, email Doug at so the band will be expecting it. Otherwise, handhelds are fine. The band wants you to send them a copy if possible. Any further questions can be answered at the above email address.
*Jupiter Coyote | Macon, GA | a,v,BA | Linn Clegg is their soundman and is the person you need to talk to to get permission to tape.
KAI KLN | Sacramento, CA | a | It is always possible to tape them with your mics. BA may also be possible if you contact them ahead of time at . They ask you to send them a copy at: KAI KLN, P.O. Box 566, Carmichael, CA 95609. Hotline (916) 334-1985.
Keller Williams | Steamboat Springs, CO | a,BA |
Kelly's Heroes | New Orleans, LA | a,BA | for BA, ask Lance or Josh early.
Kicking Harold | Tempe, AZ | a,v | Band members don't mind taping if venue has no problem with it.
Kickstand Travolta | London, Ontario, Canada | a | Sadly, they broke up and formed a new band called Fly Fantastic. See their entry.
Kilgore Trout | Seattle, WA | a | Mic stands OK. For BA, you must ask the soundman that night. If you have problems, ask to talk to someone in the band (like Linder or Dan Moore) and they'll let you. Their website is at: "http://www.kilgoretrout.com".
Kilmo and The Jazz-Blues Project | So FL | a,v,BA | DAT OK. Contact # = (954) 568-0175. Ask early for a board patch.
King Black Acid & The Womb Star Orchestra | Portland, OR | a,v,BA | SBD OK but won't sound as good as running mikes or a SBD/AUD mix. Fully taper friendly, just don't get in the way and "don't shackle anyone's buzz" and you'll be allowed to do pretty much whatever you want.
Kojikiri | Charlotte, NC | a,v | They allow daud and video, but no BA for now. All they ask is that you don't get in the way of the audience and that you buy their CD. DAT is encouraged and they will help you find a good spot to tape from. Their website is at: "http://www.crosswinds.net/charlotte/~kojikiri/home.html". If you have any questions, direct them to: or .
The Kudzu Kings | Oxford, MS | a | BA is often possible if you get their permission prior to the show. If you have any questions, contact Frank at .
Lake Trout | Baltimore, MD | a,BA | Speak with Matt, the sax/flute/keyboardist for further info. Their webpage is: "http://www.sbachman.com/laketrout"
Lambchop | Nashville, TN | a,BA | Talk to Kurt, the lead singer, if there's any problems.
Lancaster Bombers | ?, Australia | a,v | Talk to Alan or their manager before the show.
Larry | Austin, TX | a,BA | DAT aud and DAT BA OK. They play Colorado all the time.
Lazy Cowgirls | LA, CA | a | Talk to Pat Dodd. These guys aren't as scary as they look.
Left Hand Jack | Baton Rouge, LA | a,BA | For BA, ask early.
Leftover Salmon | Boulder, CO | a,BA | They fought hard with their new record label to keep taping and still allow DAT BA. They deserve a lot of credit for sticking up for us. Their soundman, Steve, is very accomodating and provides a very nice board feed. The Leftover Salmon discussion list is at: . You can subscribe to it at: . For further questions about taping policies, etc., contact Marcie at . BTW, if LS is in your town, they really appreciate folks lending them their extra set of wheels so they don't have to take the tour bus to go one mile down the road for a 6-pack. Their new webpage is at: "http://www.leftoversalmon.com/"
Leon Russell | ? | --- | His taping policy is tentatively "no see, no enforce," after a fellow taper taped him in VA with a mic stand 15' from the stage in plain view and was not stopped. More info needed.
Let's Go Bowling | Fresno, CA | a,BA | For BA, ask Tom Mattot early.
Little Feat | ? | a,BA | They are now allowing BA, as well as daud. Jerry, who is still their sound engineer, and Roz, the stage manager, are very helpful getting tapers set up. They have a SBD patchbay, but it only has XLR. In some cases, Jerry will let you patch out of his D8 at the board. Get there early!
Little Sister | Dallas, TX | a,BA | See "Sister 7" (name change)
+LIVE+ | York, PA | --- | They have very strong anti-taping sentiments, as reported in DAT-Heads #261, Vol #3. Tapers beware!
Los Lobos | Los Angeles, CA | a,BA | Los Lobos does indeed allow DAT BA & DAT aud taping. Louie, the soundman gives out a single XLR or coax patch, no patch bay, so a chain is necessary. Mic stands OK as long as they are low, near the soundboard and out of the way of other patrons. If you have problems getting your equipment in or setting up should ask for Louie Stetzel, their soundman, the road manager or the head of security. Louie and the sax player, Steve Berlin, love to get copies of tapes. They are much better now at informing the venues of their pro-taping policy, but the head of security is not always perfect at informing his workers.
*Love/Hate | ? | a,v | The lead singer and lead guitarist have gone on record as being cool with aud and video taping. BA?
Major Lingo | Phoenix, AZ | a,BA | DAT BA but ask soundman first.
Manchild | Miami, FL | a | Ask D. Brown, lead guitar player, for permission. DAT OK. Video possible. No board access.
Man or Astroman | ?, GA | a,v | They allow aud video and aud DAT but no BA because in their estimation it doesn't sound as good. Mic stands are venue-dependent. Photos OK.
*Marcy Playground | ? | a,v |
Mark Eitzel | SF, CA | a | Very unpredictable. Sometimes allows BA, sometimes won't even allow aud taping, so take nothing for granted. But even if he does allow BA, its usually better to tape him with mics, as he often talks/sings to the audience without a mic.
Marshwiggles | Cincinnati, OH | a | They encourage daud. Check out their webpage at: "http:\\Bluejordan.com"
Martin Zellar | Minneapolis, MN | a | , no see, no enforce policy.
Max Creek | Collinsville, CT | a | They always allow taping unless there are special circumstances that prevent it (which is extremely rare). BA is generally available, space permitting. Their concert hotline is (203) 653-7616 or write to them at P.O. Box 198, Collinsville, CT 06022 to contact the band. Their web site, which includes a tape trading message board, is "http:www.moonsite.com/ maxcreek/"
Meat Puppets | ?, AZ | a | BA if Dave, their soundman is in the right mood.
Medeski, Martin & Wood | Boston/NYC | a | They do not allow BA, just (d)aud because the board feed generally doesn't sound as good. If you tape their show, PLEASE send them a DAT clone/copy at: MMW Archives, c/o Federico Cribiore, P.O. Box 311, Closter, NY 07624-0311. Liz Penta, their manager, has said that they almost NEVER receive tapes of their shows. Their new official website is at: "http://www.mmw.net". Brian Whitman's MMW webpage (containing some resources the official page doesn't) is at: "http://www.netspace.org/mmw".
Melanie Sparks | Greenville, NC | a,BA | but no DAT aud or BA; ana aud & BA OK.
Merle Saunders & The Rainforest Band | San Francisco, CA | a | Due to his new Live CD, Merle is not allowing BA or video of any kind at this time, but there's no problem with (DAT) aud recordings with a mic stand. Both Boots, the road manager and Edwin,the soundman will tell you no if you ask for BA or video.
The Mermen | San Francisco, CA | a,BA | BA is venue-dependent.
Metallica | San Francisco, CA | a,v | Taping tickets available on the regular on-sale date. No equipment allowed in without such a taper ticket. Mic stands are generally not welcome however. The entire Load tour has had a taping section near the stage, with tickets being sold via regular ticketmaster outlets. However, ticket salespeople are often clueless as to the existence of taper tickets and it's often safer to get them from the box office. These do sell out quickly.
Michael Ray & The Cosmic Krewe | VT/New Orleans, LA | a | BA?
*Mike Watt | San Pedro, CA | a,v | likes aud tapers and allows video too.
Millencolin | Durebro, Sweden | v | allow video-taping, possibly aud too.
*The Miracle Orchestra | ? | a,v,BA | The encourage aud, video and BA, with the only stipulation being that if you tape them, please contact a member of the band about getting/trading a copy of the show with the band's official archiver, Jason. You can contact Jason via email at . The band's website is at: "http://users.aol.com/miracleorc".
The Misfits | Vernon, NJ | a | The band members allow aud taping, but their manager, Rocky, is against it. Check with one of the band members (Michael, Jerry, Doyle or Chud) before attempting to get your stuff in the place if security is tight. Their snail mail address is: Misfits Fiend Club, P.O. Box 310, Vernon, NJ 07462. Email them at: . Their webpage can be found at: "http://watt.seas.virginia.edu/~msk4m/"
moe. | Albany, NY | --- | (a,v,BA> Video taping is now allowed at most moe. shows, except where explicitly restricted. You must check with the venue and once inside, you must check in with their Road Manager, Ken "Scippi" Richman. If you do not check in with Scippi, you will be asked to surrender your videos to security. Pretty simple! There will be NO audio feeds given to video cameras. Please use internal camera mics or your own external mics. Under no circumstances is power available. Audio taping is allowed at all moe. shows for personal, non-commercial, home use only. They recommend that you bring your own mics and deck. Board patches are given out on a first-come, first-served basis at the discretion of the audio engineer. Although they often have a patch bay for board tapers, some times this is not the case; at times, the soundman will give one matrix feed with AKG 414's to their merchandise guy who runs an old DAT deck that everyone else patches out of. If this is the case and if you want to be first or second out of him, you MUST get there early. Although it may occasionally be available, do not expect power. Please stay out of the way of the working crew at all venues. In particular, please do not set up your mic stands in the "sweet" spot without checking first with Chris Ragan, the lighting director. As of late, he has been frustrated with newbies setting up mic stands directly in the way of his line of sight. If you see someone setting up a stand right in front of his lighting board, please explain to him kindly and gently the policy of not impeding his line of sight. Some things that are never allowed at moe. shows are: large mixers, reel-to-reel, home decks, long extension cords, etc. They ask you to cooperate with them so they can continue to provide as cozy a taping environment for everyone as possible. For further info, contact Steve Young, their new Front of House Audio Engineer/Production Manager at . Check out their web site at: "http://www.moe.org/" which includes info about taping, tour dates, how to subscribe to their fan-based mailing list, how to contact the band, etc.
Moon Boot Lover | Woodstock, NY | a,BA |
Morgans | Wilkes-Barre, PA | a,v,BA | They allow everything, but soundboard taping may not be there if no outputs are available. You can write to the band at: Morgans, P.O. Box 1571 Plains, PA 18705. You can email Jay Morgans at ; Jesse Morgans at . Their homepage is at: "http://home.earthlink.net/~blueboy75".
The Mother Funkers | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | a | DAT OK. For BA, talk to the band before the show and they'll make it easier for you than going straight to the club's soundman. Video is possible, but ask Thierry, the drummer, or any of the other band members, beforehand. They're really cool and love meeting fans. If you want to give them a copy, they can even arrange a trade for some of their other shows. Their webpage is at: "http://www.aei.ca/~funkers".
Mother Hips | Chico, CA | a |
Motley Crue | ? | a,v | Their recent pro-taping stance has been confirmed in a interview with Webnoize. Tommy Lee has stated that you can audio or video tape them from your seat. He encourages everyone to go home with a video/audio memory of the show. His label is cool with this stance. Taping is for personal use, not profit.
Moxy Fruvous | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | a | Although venue-dependent, if you get there early and talk to the band, they'll usually let you tape them. They only ask that the tape be for your own personal use and that it not be treed. For further info, email Nate DeRose at .
Mr. Blotto | Chicago, IL | a,BA | BA if you go to venue early and talk to their lead guitar player and soundman, Bob
Mu330 | St. Louis, MO | a,BA | DAT OK.
Mudd Brothers | Nashville/Murfreesboro, TN | a | Mic stands and DAT aud OK. BA? Website: "http://crescentmoontalent.com"
Mullins Band | Columbus, OH | a,BA | BA is venue-dependent.
Mustard Plug | Grand Rapids, MI | a | No BA! DAT aud OK.
Nada Surf | NYC | a | Matt, their singer/guitarist is pro-taping. Venue restrictions may apply.
Nameless | Burlington, VT | a,BA | They are very taper friendly and allow board patches on a first come, first served basis. Their soundman is Eric, who is a great guy and will always accomodate a DAT-Head. Board patches are dependent on the venue's equipment and will usually be run out of Eric's DA-P1.
Nels Cline | Santa Monica, CA | a,v,VA | tapers can sometimes sit on the stage.
The Newcastle Boys | Charlotte, NC | a,BA | They love tapers and would love a copy of the show.
New Model Army | Bradford, UK | a | Their video and BA policy needs clarfying. They, like Ween, aren't real good about letting the venues know about their taping policy, so venue restrictions definitely apply.
New Riders of the Purple Sage | Larkspur, CA | a | BA often possible if you get there ahead of time and speak to a band member.
The Next Step | Washington DC | a | They enthusiastically encourage taping.
Nighthawks | Washington DC | a,BA | Ask Mark, their lead singer and harp player. May depend on club's policies.
Nil Lara | Miami, FL | a,v | No BA. They want to hear a copy of your tape before allowing you to trade it. Mike stands OK as long as they're not in someone's way. They want to view your video tape before letting you keep it.
No Fun At All | Norberg, Sweden | a,v | Talk to Ingemar, the singer; he will allow it as long as they get a copy.
Old 97s | Dallas, TX | a,v | A fellow taper was given board access in Feb. of '98 by their tour manager, but your mileage may differ.
Olivia Tremor Control | Athens, GA | a | They very much encourage daud taping and have been known to invite tapers to hang out with them after the show so they can hear your tape.
Ombre Players | ?, NY | a | taping is encouraged.
Ominous Seapods | Albany, NY | a,v,BA | DAT and analog taping is welcome for SBD and AUD. For a SBD patch, please arrive early enough to ensure a spot in line. Speak to the Front Of House engineer Marty Racine ahead of time before plugging in. All SBD patches are on a first-some first-serve basis. In the near future, we will have a SBD/AUD Mix with an accessible patch bay. AC power may not be accessible, so bring your battery packs and own cables if possible. BA will not be allowed if the SBD patch is not good and/or the mix is not suitable. Always bring microphones for aud taping as a backup. Check out the OS website at: "http://www.netspace.org/seapods" for current tour schedule, taping connections and lists of past shows available. For further info, email Jesse at , Joel at , Nick at or Linda at .
*Open Souls | ? | a,BA | video? They are a taper-friendly group who encourages Dat BA. For more info, contact Jeff Bragg at or go their website at: "http://tuned_universe.covesoft.net/opnsouls.htm".
Orange Whip | Washington DC | a | Occasional board patches and video taping. The band requests a copy. Talk to Jason, the lead guitarist, ahead of time or email him at to secure permission ahead of time. Check out their web page at: "http://slipknot.com/orangewhip"
Oroboros | Cleveland, OH | a,BA | DAT OK. Mic stands OK, but not on dance floor. TAPER laminates also available. Aud is always available; BA is almost always available; video can be arranged by contacting John Abbott before the show. Their soundman's name is "Swampy." Check out their web site at: "http://www.infinet.com/~ikaros/ oroboros". Email to:
Oteil | Birmingham, AL | a | He is Oteil Burbridge of Aquarium Rescue Unit. BA if soundman is in the right mood.
Other Half | NYC | a,BA |
Ozric Tentacles | London, England | a,BA | DAT BA allowed freely in the USA, however in the UK taping them must be done very covertly because of venue rules.
*Page/Plant | ? | --- | Indications are that they are NOT allowing open taping during the summer '98 tour.
Pavement | ? | a,BA | Their official policy is to disallow pro-taping, but to allow their fans to make recordings. They have recently given out DAT BA to a D-7. Your mileage may differ.
Peabody | New Orleans, LA | a,BA | DAT OK.
Pearl Jam |  | --- | Pearl Jam
Percy Hill | Durham, NH | a,BA,a/BA mix |
Perfunctory This Band | Springfield, IL | a,v,BA | Video and BA are venue-dependent. Get there early or call ahead. For more info, check out their web site: http://www.cnsnet.net/ arts/ptb/ They have tapes available from their vast archives.
PermaFrost | Boston, MA | a,BA | Check with Ed Frank or Linda Bean for BA.
Pete Fitzpatrick | Cambridge, MA | a,BA | Ask him first.
*Peter Rowan | Blanco, TX | a,v,BA | but venue restrictions may apply. For video or BA, ask early. Check the calendar pages at: "http://www.PeterRowan.com" for further info. Taping policy may vary at festivals, so it's best to arrange in advance. Direct questions to .
Phish | Burlington, VT | a | They have an official taping section and anyone can be in it for general admission concerts, but you have to have a taper's ticket to tape at reserved seating concerts. Taping will be allowed on their European tour, but no tapers tickets will be needed to tape. For more info, their hotline # is (802) 860-1111; their web site is at : "http://www.phish.com". To be on the Phish mailing list, send your address on a postcard to: Phish mailing list, P.O.. Box 4400, Burlington, VT 05406. Shelly Culbertson will answer any further questions at ..
Pierce Turner | NYC | a,BA | Get permission at least a half an hour before the show for both aud and BA.
Pilfers | NYC | a | They allow daud, and usually, if you ask ahead of time, you can get a board patch. Their homepage is at: "http://www.pilfers.com"
*Pinfold | Columbia, MD | a,BA | DAT BA OK. Ask early.
Plato's Cave | Erie, PA | a | THEY ARE NOW DEFUNCT. If they reunite in the future, note that DAT BA encouraged, but be there before show. Email to for more info.
Poison | ? | a | A few years ago, Rikki Rocket stated in a chat group that he didn't have any problem with folks taping the band, but this was two years ago. An updated policy statement is needed.
Pop Cycle (formerly Catfish Jenkins) | Richmond, VA | a,v,BA | DAT BA OK.
The Posies | Seattle, WA | a,BA | Ask the soundman early. Aud taping may depend on the venue.
Poster Children | Champaign, IL | a | They are cool with taping, as long as you give them a copy. If you have any problems at the door, ask for Rose, the bass player. Further questions? Email them at . Their tour dates can be found at: "http://www.prairienet.org/posterkids/tour.dates.html" They also have a electronica/ambient side band called Salaryman.
Pound For Pound | Berkeley, CA | a | This is a new side project for Charlie Hunter, who usually allows aud taping if you're subtle. Please report back to the list with further info on them.
Preverts | Austin, TX | a | Aud taping may be possible, depending on the venue, Talk to Wally early if you want to tape. He archives the shows.
*Project NIM | NYC | a,v,BA | All forms of taping allowed, unless restricted by the venue. Check out their website at: "http://www.projectnim. com". For further questions, email to .
Project Object | New Brunswick, NJ | a,v | daud OK, mics stands OK. They let you set up your mic stand wherever you want, within reason. They are very taper friendly.
PSOAS | Pittsburgh, PA | a,BA | Ask Kevin, the guitarist, before the show. DAT BA is encouraged. Video taping may be permitted with prior permission from the band. BA is venue-dependent. Mic stands OK.
Purple Schoolbus | Greenville, NC | a,BA | no DAT aud/BA; ana aud/BA OK.
Radar Rose | ?, VA | a | BA? Email to . Web site = "http://www.mindspring.com/~water/rose.html"
Radiators | New Orleans, LA | a,BA | They encourage DAT BA and even have a special patch bay for your use. It contains six pairs of RCAs, one set of 1/4" tip-ring jacks and two sets of XLRs. The XLRs are the first to go, then the RCAs. If you use the XLRs, your deck must have a preamp to provide enough gain for adequate levels. The decks that are known to do this are: HHB Portadat, Panasonic SV250 & 255, Sony D10 Pro-II, Tascam DA-P1 and Teac DA-P20. BTW, they also have an AC power strip for your AC needs. One caveat: the level off the patch bay is *very* low, so prepare your record level accordingly. First come, first served. Typically, there are several chains running.
Rainmakers | St. Louis, MO | a | DAT OK, mike stands OK.
Ratdog | San Rafael, CA | a | Within the last two months, their taping policy has been to allow aud taping behind the board. No front of board aud taping and absolutely no board patches.
Rebecca Gates | Chicago, IL | a | She says that aud taping is OK, just as long as people are not selling the tapes. She also sings for a band called "the Spinnanes."
The Recipe | Morgantown, WV | a,v,BA | The lead singers, Joey and Kristen, are very cool about taping. For BA, you need to let Joe (curly hair, plays acoustic rhythm) know ahead of time. It is unclear how much ahead of time you need to do so. They are between sound men right now, so ask the band directly rather than the venue.
Red House Painters | SF, CA | a | Kozelek is as moody as his hero, Mark Eitzel; unless you have a connection, play it safe and don't be obvious.
Refused | ?, Sweden | a,v | Talk to the band before the show.
Reptiles (w/David Gans) | Oakland, CA | a,BA |
Reverend Billy C. Wurtz | Blacksburg, VA | a,BA | but you must talk with the soundman before the show if you want BA.
Reverend Nick Barry | Parkersburg, WV | a,v | No BA. Nick is the bass player for Jimmy Clinton and the Mean Red Spiders.
Rex | NYC, NY | a,BA | Ask Phil about BA.
Richard Buckner | ? | a | The latest info is that Richard himself has no problem with taping, but his label does, so he is unable to officially endorse it due to label politics. You are still encouraged to ask him for permission and will often get it.
Richard Kirks Band | ? | a |
Ridley Walker | Harrisburg, PA | a,v,BA | DAT OK, 4 track recorders OK. The band and crew are more than willing to HELP to insure you can tape how you want.
Robert Hunter | San Rafael, CA | a | Hold everything folks, Robert Hunter is no longer allowing SBD patches, due to the overwhelming number of decks at the SBD at Rochester. It is unclear if they will have a BA patch bay next tour. Like before, aud recording is OK, and mic stands are allowed.
Robyn Hitchcock | London, England | a | as long as its discreet. No BA.
Rock The Vote Tour (featuring moe., Yolk, The Ominous Seapods and Moon Boot Lover) | ? | a | They last toured in the Fall, 1996.
Roebucks | Baton Rouge, LA | a,BA | For BA, ask Robbie Taylor early.
Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings | SF, CA | a | , but ask first. Expect them to ask you for a copy.
Rubberneck | Portland, OR | a,v,BA | Fully taper friendly.
Rugburns | San Diego, CA | a,v,BA | For BA or video, ask Steve Poltz (band leader) early. (Rob is no longer with them.) For further info, email Kris Reid at
Rusted Root | Pittsburgh | a,v | DAT aud and video OK, but no BA. Their homepage can be found at: "http://www.rustedroot.com"
Salaryman | Champaign, IL | a | This is the electronica/ambient side band of Poster Children. They are cool with taping, as long as you give them a copy. If you have any problems at the door, ask for Rose, the bass player. Further questions? Email them at . Their tour dates can be found at: "http://www.prairienet.org/posterkids/tour.dates.html"
The Samples | Boulder, CO | a,v,BA,minidisc | The Samples have apparently not broken up, but have changed band members. Their open taping policy still seems to be in effect. Their web site is: "http://www.thesamples.com"
Sandoz | Pittsburgh | a,v | More info is needed.
The Scalars | St. Louis, MO | a,BA | DAT OK. Formerly called "Isaac Green and the Scalars".
Schleigho | Boston, MA | a,BA | They encourage taping and allow DAT BA if you show up early and talk to the soundman. BA may be venue-dependent. Mic stands are OK. The band requests a copy of the tape for their archives. For more info, check out their website at: "http://www2.ledfeather.com/ledfeather/schleigho" or email Darren at .
Scofflaws | NYC | a,BA | DAT OK.
Screaming Cheetah Wheelies | Nashville/Murfreesboro, TN | a | Mic stands & DAT aud OK. BA? Website: "http://www.wheelies.com"
Second Sight | San Francisco, CA | a | DAT OK. Band consists of Bob Bralove (keys & sounds), Henry Kaiser (guitar), Bob Strickland (sax) and Marc & Paul Van Wageningen (bass & drums). Taping is encouraged. The website for Second Sight and Dose Hermanos is: "http://www.seconddose.com"
Seks Bomba | Boston, MA | a,BA | Check first with George Hall.
Seven Stones | Austin, TX | a,BA | DAT BA and DAT aud OK.
Shack Daddys | Fort Lauderdale, FL | a,v | DAT OK. Also allow BA when the whole stage is miked and when they have a good soundman. It's best to use mikes.
Shakedown Street | Denver, CO | a,v,BA | They play 2 sets, a total of 2-3 hours.
Shankin' Pickle | San Francisco, CA | a,BA | Alas, this band has broken up. If they get back together, expect DAT BA only if you give them a copy.
Shannon Worrell | Charlottesville, VA | a | , BA?
Shawn Lane | Memphis, TN | a,v | They encourage DAT taping!
Shootyz Groove | NYC | a | They allow daud, but no BA. Their URL is: "http://groovyland.home.ml.org"
Shu | Glen Falls, NY | a | They've got a huge library of tapes available to anyone into trading. Check out their web site at: "http:// www.naples.net/~nfn03665/shu.htm"
*Shudder To Think | NYC | a,v | They are cool with aud and video taping. Please send them a copy of your tape.
Silkworm | Seattle, WA | a,BA | DAT tapers usually welcome. Talk to Tim Midgett for BA.
Silos/Walter Salas-Humara | LA, CA | a | Walter will likely allow DAT BA if you promise him a clone. Their official website is: "http://home.earthlink.net/~thesilos/"
Sister 7 | Dallas, TX | a,BA | For BA, ask the soundman first.
Skavengers Punk Rock Ensemble | New Orleans, LA | a,BA | For BA, ask Ryan.
Skin | Boulder, CO | a | Taping is encouraged. Their web site, with all their upcoming concert dates as well as the Shockra archives, is at: "http://www.indra.com/~edwin/" The archives contain a list of all their live DAT recordings since 1991, which are available to the public. Skin plays in Boulder, CO, alternating between the Fox Th. and the Boulder Th. every 5-6 weeks. If you want to tape them at the Boulder Th., please call the theatre's production manager (Glen) first, to secure permission. The phone number there is (303) 786-7030 ext. 3. Please don't abuse this number and don't call frivolously. If you have any other questions about the band, feel free to email Edwin Hurwitz the bass player for Skin, at :
Slapstick | Chicago, IL | a,BA | DAT OK. Slapstick broke up in 2/97 and formed two new bands: Tuesday and The Broadways. The Slapstick webpage is: "http://icarus.uic.edu/~mvyenil/slapstik.htm" It is assumed that their taping policies are similar to above.
The Slip | Boston, MA | a,v,BA | DAT OK, mic stands OK. Check out their website at: "http://www.theslip.com"
Slipknot! | Boston, MA | a,BA | They strongly encourage taping. You can get a board feed at some gigs depending on the venue. Check out their web page at: "http://www.xensei.com/users/munzer/ index.htm"
Smokin' Grass | Burlington, VT | a,v,BA | The soundman is very cool about giving you a board patch and allows all taping. Their website is: "http://www.together.net/~koornick"
Solar Circus | New Brunswick, NJ | --- | They officially broke up and performed their last show on 2/08/97. Mark Diomidi (lead guitarist and vocals) now has a band called "Juggling Suns." They are very pro-taping and play tons of original Solar tunes, as well as some Grateful Dead, JGB. They allow DAT BA and of course, mics are always welcome.
*Sonic Youth | NYC | a,v,BA | They currently have an unrestricted taping policy and clearly inform the venues of this. They allow mic stands, BA, video and still cameras, with the main rule being that you must not be in anyone else's way. Their soundperson's name is Diane and her board has RCA and XLR outputs if you want the main mix (which seems pretty complete). Diane is very friendly and helpful. Guitarist Lee Ranaldo greatly appreciates copies of all tapes. To check out Lee Renaldo's response to a query on taping SY shows, see the following URL: "http://home.cdsnet.net/~michaelm/death/tapers.html"
Soul Coughing | NYC | a | They are very pro-taping, and seem to inform the venues of this. Contact the venue ahead of time to confirm.
Soulhat | Austin?, TX | a | Last time, I reported to you that Soulhat was defunct and changed their name to Shat Records. Here's the latest scoop: they are still playing under the name Soulhat, but are now a three-piece band without Bill Cassis, but have the same lead vocals, bass and drums. Kevin, the lead singer, doesn't like the sound of soundboard tapes from small venues, so don't expect BA at most small places. He is cool about taping, if you have mics. It's best to ask before setting up a mic stand. If you get a good tape, let Kevin know, as his wife enjoys them.
Soundgarden | Seattle, WA | --- | They broke up in early '97. RIP
Spacefish | Tuscon, AZ | a,v,BA | DAT BA OK! They'd appreciate a copy.
Spain | Pacific Palisades, CA | a,BA | Clear BA with Josh Haden, who will probably want a clone of any DAT boards.
Spencer The Gardner | Santa Barbara, CA | a,v | Please talk to *Spencer* before the show to get permission to tape
Spent | Jersey City, NJ | a,BA | Talk to the band about BA.
Spin Doctors | NYC, NY | a | No BA. DAT OK. Mike stands OK. Although they may not be that good about informing venues about their policy, they are pro-taping.
Spoon | Austin, TX | a,v,BA |
Star Drag | Baton Rouge, LA | a,BA | Ask Matt, their lead singer, or their managers Pete or Scott early for BA. They would like a copy of the tape sent to Density Records, 1507 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
Steve Wynn | ? | a,v,BA | He encourages all types of taping, subject to venue permission and rules of course. All he asks for is a copy for himself and the members of his band. His semi-official website is: "http://www.geofysik.aau.dk/~thomas/wynn/wynn.htm" To go straight to his taping policy, go to: "http://www.geofysik.aau.dk/~thomas/wynn/tour/1998_eu.diary.htm"
Stir | St. Louis, MO | a,BA | DAT BA and all aud recording allowed.
Strangefolk | Burlington, VT | a,BA | DAT BA OK! Check out their website at: "http://www.rockweb.com/bands/strangefolk/" For further info, contact their soundman, Nat Koren at .
Strawberry Jam | Scranton, PA | a,BA | They strongly encourage taping and their soundman, Rich Cummings, will give you a killer board feed. But please get there early. The early bird gets the best setup. Check out their homepage at http://barbados.mtjeff.com /wsdesign/strawberry_jam/home.html
String Cheese Incident | Telluride, CO | a,BA | For BA, talk to John, their soundman. Their webpage is: "http://www.stringcheeseincident.com/"
Subdudes | New Orleans, LA | a | The Subdudes are now sadly defunct, but two of their members are now playing in a band called "Tiny Town."
Sugar Magnolia | ? | a | This Dead cover band allows aud taping. BA?
Sunflower | Norwalk, CT | a,v,BA | They allow full access to all kinds of taping. Just speak to their soundman, John Bosco (who is their main soundman, webpage designer and set up their mailing list) or Cotter (who fills in for JB occasionally) who are both super cool or any of the members of the band and they will accomodate you. When they play at a place too small to have a board, a dedicated taper named Steven Kingsley will give you a digital or analog patch out of his AKG 568eb's>Denon DTR80-P setup. Check out their website at: "http://sunflower.base.org"
Sunshine Spider | Ithaca, NY | a,BA | Their soundman, Justin, is a really nice guy and easy to work with.
Superdrag | Knoxville, TN | a | They allow daud taping, as long as you do not profit in any way from it. They encourage tape trading. Their website is: "http://www.superdrag.com/links/links.html"
Susan James | ? | a | A fellow taper wrote to her management company, who said it's no problem with them as long as the venue doesn't mind. Her website is: "http://www.pacificnet.net/~susanj/"
Tara MacLean | Toronto, ON | a | This Nettwerk artist seems to enjoy being taped, but doesn't have an official taping policy yet. Aud taping has been allowed lately, BA uncertain.
Thanks To Gravity | Portsmouth, NH | a,v,BA | DAT OK. Mike stands OK. Taping encouraged.
Therapy | ?, Ireland | a,v | Talk to the soundman and he will arrange for you to get a special video pass.
Three Ring Binder | Pittsburgh, PA | a,v,BA | They encourage DAT aud, video and DAT BA! Ask for Shaun before the show for BA. They request a copy be sent to: Three Ring Binder, 244 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3938. Their web URL is: "http://www3.pgh.net/~sgilmour/trb.html" For further info, email Shaun at .
Throwing Muses | ? | a,v | Although this is supposed to be their last tour, their manager has stated that they allow all kinds of taping. This will probably apply to Kristen Hersh's future solo shows too.
Tim Reynolds | ?, NM | --- | Acoustic guitar. Runs a da-p20 on stage, which he makes available for reasonable patching. Encourages taping.
Tindersticks | London, England | a | They are OK w/aud taping. Talk to James, their manager, before the show. He's a great guy, so be friendly with him. He has big red hair. Their style is to be low-key, so be discrete as you tape them. Probably best not to use a mic stand. It's not clear if they allow BA, but be nice when you ask and please report back to the list on it.
Tiny Lights | NJ | a | , BA if soundman is in the right mood
TJ Kirk | Berkeley, CA | a | This is a Charlie Hunter side project. Ask them first and you should find them very cool about taping. They will appreciate a copy afterwards. The Charlie Hunter Quartet also allows subtle aud taping.
Toad The Wet Sprocket | Santa Monica, CA | a,v | Their management has no problem with taping, audio or video. All their manager, Chris Blake, asks for is a copy of the show. For more info, write to: Toad, p.o. Box 1761, Santa Monica, CA 90406-1761
Toasters | NYC | a,BA | Analog BA only, as they are afraid of bootleg CDs. If you get in touch with them, they will want to know what kind of equipment you have. Taping can be venue-dependent. Mic stands OK. Contact Moon Ska, their record company, for confirmations.
Todd Snider | Portland, OR | a,BA | BA only with permission from soundman. Ask early.
*Tony Furtado Band | ? | a | DAT OK. Mic stands? Video? BA?
Tony Trischka Band | ? | a,BA | DAT BA OK. It has been confirmed that they are very taper-friendly, but it's always polite to ask first.
Tortoise | Chicago, IL | a | Jazz-oriented. No BA.
*Trans Am | Washington D.C. | a,v,BA | This three-member loud rock band even allows BA and video! They appreciate a copy of your tape.
Tuesdays | Chicago, IL | a,BA | DAT OK. This is one of the two new incarnations of Slapstick, who broke up in 2/97. The Slapstick webpage is: "http://icarus.uic.edu/~mvyenil/slapstik.htm"
Tugboat Annie | Boston, MA | a,BA | They allow audience taping. For BA, ask Tim (the drummer) *before* they start to set up and say you know Daiv and he'll be more receptive. For more info, email Daiv at .
TR3 | Charlottesville, VA | a,BA | Mike stands OK. Analog and DAT BA OK. Photos OK. Talk with Tim Reynolds before the show for permission to tape.
Uberhythm | ?, Montana | a,BA | If you have any problems bringing in your gear, go talk to the soundman and he'll help you. He will allow BA if he thinks it will sound good, and if not, he'll help you get a good spot to set up your mics.
Uncle Jon's Band | Chicago, IL | a | BA?
Underfoot | ?,VA | a,BA | DAT BA OK. Stands OK. Encourages taping.
Union Station | ? | a | Taping them seems to be venue-dependent
Urban Blight | NYC | a |
Varnaline | NYC | a,BA | They are cool with aud and BA taping and will want a copy as well.
Vertical Horizon | Cape Cod, MA | a,v,BA | Check out their web page at: "http://www.verticalhorizon.com"
Vic Chestnut | ? | a | He'll allow aud taping and sometimes BA too, as long as he's assured that it's not for profit. He can be moody, but it's rare when he's not friendly.
*Victor Wooten | ? | a,v | Mic stands OK. Ask for video.
Volunteer Fire Ants | Wimberly/Gruene/Austin, TX | a | They can sometimes accomodate video and DAT BA if you ask before the show.
Walter Mitty | Dallas, TX | a,v,BA | audio, video, DAT BA OK. Talk to Brian, their manager.
WaterStreet Blues Band | Long Island, NY | a | They allow and encourage aud taping. They may allow BA if you ask first. Their homepage is: "http://www.waterstreetbluesband.com"
Wayne Horvits | ? | a,BA | They are very pro-taping and all they ask for is a copy of the show.
*Ween | New Hope, PA | a,v | They actively encourage audience taping and allow video taping, but their soundman is very against board patches. Apparently they are not too good about informing venues of their pro-taping policy, so good luck getting your equipment past the door.
The Why Store | Bloomington, IN | a | aud DAT OK, pictures (but no flash) OK. You must contact Steve Spergl beforehand to get permission. His email address is . No BA.
Widespread Panic | Athens, GA | a | , No BA. Their homepage can be found at: "http://www.widespreadpanic.com"
Wilco | New Oleans, LA | a | Since they are now on the Warner Bros label, they can no longer give BA. Although their official aud taping policy has been "no see, no enforce," their soundman Adam Roehlke has been known to occasionally give folks permission to aud tape them if you get there early and hang with him. BTW, their soundman, Adam is very cool. Stop and chat with him if you can; it may be worth your while. He especially likes folks with good mics to make daud tapes and him a copy.
The Wild Colonials | Los Angeles, CA | a,v | DAT aud OK, but no DAT BA. For videotaping, you need to ask in advance.
Willard Grant Conspiracy | Boston, MA | a,BA | Talk to Robert Fisher for BA.
Willie Life | Baton Rouge, LA | a,BA | Ask their managers Pete or Scott early for BA. They would like a copy sent to Density Records, 1507 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
Wooden Leg | Boston, MA | a,BA | Talk to Jimmy Ryan for BA.
Xanax 25 | NYC | a,BA |
yeP! | Amherst, MA | a,BA | If a good SBD patch is available, they enjoy providing it. Otherwise, bring your mics. Their homepage is at: "http://www.cs.umass.edu/~greene/yep.html" They also have a discussion list for fans to discuss the band, its music, shows, tape-trading, etc. You can find it at: "http://list.org/mailman/listinfo/yep" For further questions, email to . Is it true they broke up?
Yo La Tengo | Hoboken, NJ | a | They don't normally allow BA because they don't like the sound of their board tapes, but they don't mind aud taping. However, aud taping is very venue-dependent, and they don't seem to be very good at informing the venue's security about their pro-taping stance. Expect problems getting your equipment past the door.
Yolk | Binghamton, NY | a,BA | For visible taping or BA, just ask the soundman before the show. It appears that he never turns tapers down.
Zaemon | Baton Rouge, LA | a,BA | For BA, ask Buck or Ricki Naqvi early.
Zakk Wylde | ? | a,v | He is the former guitarist from Ozzy. You must secure permission first. If interested, email Randy, head of webpage and fanclub at <700083@fs3.law.missouri.edu> so you can clear taping ahead of time. Otherwise, your tapes may be taken. When he allows taping, DAT OK, video OK, mic stands OK, but no BA. The key is to get permission ahead of time.
Zen Tricksters | Los Angeles, CA | a,v,BA | They will allow any kind of taping if you get there early and ask one of the band members or the soundman. Their homepage is: "http://ada.hofstra.edu/~bspeis24/zen.html".
Zero | Lagunitas, CA | a | NO BA, except with prior permission. For exception requests, contact Brian, their live recording engineer, whose email address is . There is no real tapers section, but aud tapers are encouraged to set up their stands in a place where it won't inconvenience other. Aud taping is encouraged! No video or flash cameras. FYI, this band is very nice to us tapers and will work with you to give you the best damn tape possible. There is now a permanent DAT and analog tree structure off the rockweb band page for those who want to receive the latest tapes (most of which are recorded Front of Stage). Check out their webpage at: "http://www.rockweb.com/bands/zero"
Zony Mash | NYC | a,BA | They are very pro-taping and all they ask is that you send them a copy of the show. Check out their website at: "http://www.zonymash.com". If you need further info on their taping policy, email Toby Dodds at .
Zoo People | Los Angeles, CA | a,BA | They allowed BA at the High Sierra Festival and are likely to allow it elsewhere, venue restrictions notwithstanding. Check out their webpage at: "http://www.rockweb. com/rwi/bands/zoo-people".
2 Skinnee J's | NYC | a | They allow daud, and usually, if you ask ahead of time, you can get a board patch. Expect to make them a copy.
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*BANDS THAT ARE AGAINST TAPING* (as of 6-12-98)

Barenaked Ladies Their management company is *very* anti-taping, so tapers beware! However, if you're able to stealth them, the band members are OK with it.

Ben Harper Ben's management group is very against taping and doesn't allow it at all, but Ben himself has said that if you get your equipment in, he personally has nothing against you taping him. Stealth is required. Security has been busting tapers left and right on his most recent tour.

Better Than Ezra They apparently no longer allow taping, so tapers beware!

Bob Mould (a) His former band, Sugar, is now defunct. He is no longer allowing taping of any kind at his shows. Spread the word.

Creed They used to allow "underground tape trading" before they were signed to Virgin. They personally don't care if you tape them, but due to contractual obligations, they can't give you permission to do so. The present situation is "no see, no enforce."

The Cure Although the band has said in interviews that they don't mind taping, they never seem to communicate this to the venues. Thus, the policy at the door will invariably be "no taping."

David Lindley He allows no audio or video recording of his concerts in great part because of his very strong anti-bootlegging stand. However, Dan Mahoney, who's been in charge of busting David's tapers over the last 12 years, has stated that if he sees a tape- head who is obviously taping for his own personal stash, he never hassles them. He busts those who equipment looks too "pro." It is unclear what criteria the uses to draw this distinction. The feeling that many tapers have gotten is that Dan values David's music and sees the need for it to be documented on DAT, but isn't at liberty to come out and openly encourage it out of respect for David's negative feelings on the subject.

David Wilcox While he appreciates tapers showing an interest in his music, he has an audio archivist touring with him and doesn't want additional folks to tape him.

Doo Rag Digiphobes. They *might* allow analog taping, if the gear is primitive enough to meet their standards. They claim they've recorded some of their own shows directly to vinyl with a record-cutting lathe.

Dream Theater Although their drummer is into taping, their lead guitarist and singer are not, so their official policy is "no taping."

Duke Rollibard It'll be a mistake if you ask Duke if he allows taping, as he will most likely tell you, in a very beligerent tone "absolutely not", as well as threaten to throw you out and take your tape away if he catches you taping. Beware!

*George Clinton & PFunk His soundman has gone on record as saying that he doesn't allow taping of any kind and will even take away cameras if he sees them.

Happy Apple No taping, they believe it hurts sales and do not want any unauthorized recordings in anyone's hands. They also claim that their current record label is very anti-taping. They will bust you if they see you taping.

Jamiroquai The group's label, WORK, is against all taping, but there is a good number of stealth tapers at most of their concerts. Their website is: "http://www.jamiroquai.co.uk/"

Jayhawks Their soundman is a nice guy, but will tell you flat-out that they do not allow taping. They are worried that a bootleg CD will get out. However, recently a few tapers have talked to the band before the show and have been allowed BA, but your mileage may differ.

John Zorn (Masada, Cobra, all other projects) He is VERY anti-taping and anti-picture-taking. He actively seeks out tapers, so it's best to avoid talking to other known tapers, as it may give you away.

King Crimson Robert Fripp is very anti-taping, so tapers beware! However, Belew doesn't seem to mind and the others could care less.

Levon Helm After an intial report that he allows taping, it has since been reported that he himself refused to allow very polite folks to tape his concert in NY. Until further notice, assume he has a no taping policy.

Maceo Parker His men apparently search out tapers, so discretion is advised. Several tapers have been busted at his shows.

Mark Eitzel (a) Very unpredictable. Sometimes allows BA, sometimes won't even allow aud taping, so take nothing for granted.

Michael Hedges RIP, Michael.

Michelle Shocked Her management/record company seems to be strongly against taping and has put up strongly worded signs prohibiting it at all the entrances of venues normally allowing it. It appears she lost a legal battle against a European bootlegger and has understandably soured to all tapers.

The Neville Brothers They used to allow taping, but no longer tolerate it. Stealth is now necessary.

*Page/Plant Indications are that they are NOT allowing open taping on during the summer '98 tour.

Palace (Bros) Will Oldham, the group's leader, has been known to be extremely volatile towards those asking to tape when in a bad mood. Lately he has been saying an emphatic no to both BA and aud when folks have asked.

Preverts The band is currently not allow any kind of recording and if the singer catches you taping, he has been known to give you a lot of grief. Check out their website at: "http://www.eden.com/~wallyski"

Queensryche They no longer allow taping, which started on their last tour. The webmaster of their fan-page has declared this as their new policy until further notice.

Red House Painters (a) Kozelek is as moody as his hero, Mark Eitzel; unless you have a connection, play it safe and don't be obvious.

*Rheostatics Although their offical taping policy is still evolving, they have NOT been allowing taping recently. This may have to do with their new live album. For further questions, contact Martin Tielli, the guitarist, at .

Richard Thompson He is very against taping and actively enforces his no-taping policy. Tapers beware!

Robert Cray Band Robert and his band are against taping of any kind. He regularly informs security of his anti-taping policy and many tapers have been busted at this shows.

Robert Earl Keen Jr. He has switched record labels and can no longer allow taping of any kind.

Robert Fripp He is VERY anti-taping and will bust you in a heartbeat if he sees you taping. He makes each venue sign a contract promising that they will put out a big sign saying NO TAPING and another stating that you will be escorted out of the venue if caught with a camera or recording equipment.

Sarah McLachlan Her soundguy recently duped a fellow taper when he asked for board access. He soundguy apparently said, "Yeah, give me your stuff and I'll plug you in." He then took the guy's batteries and tapes, gave him back the deck and said, "Pick your stuff up after the show." Tapers beware!

Sheryl Crow No taping allowed at present.

Slayer They are very anti-taping, so tapers beware!

Smog When a fellow taper asked him if he cared if he taped him a few months ago, he said he would prefer that he didn't.

Son Volt They no longer allow taping of any kind, this coming straight from the manager and from tapers.

Squirrel Nut Zippers They no longer allow ANY taping of ANY kind, despite the good wishes of the band members, so it's stealth or nothing at this point. The tour manager is VERY anti-taping.

Testament They are VERY anti-taping and very unreasonable and have threatened to break any recording equipment they find.

They Might Be Giants Although their taping policy has yet to be clarified, John Linell, one of the band members was quoted as saying: "We appreciate the interest shown by tape-traders and bootleggers, but we also appreciate the money from our record sales. I guess you should let your conscience be your guide."

Tiny Town Although two of their new members are from the Subdudes (now defunct), who used to allow taping, Tiny Town has recently made folks take down their mike stands. Tapers beware.

*Urge Their tour manager, Yanni, is VERY anti-taping and has his crew on the lookout for tapers.

Verve Pipe No longer allow taping of any kind!

Victor Lamont Wooten Being the bass player for Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, a band that allows aud taping, one would assume he would allow it too. However, he apparently does not. At the door of his shows you can expect to see a large handwritten sign saying: "No audio or video taping allowed."

Ziggy Marley Their management has stated: "Absolutely no taping allowed."

*end of list as of 6/12/98*

Regarding the Grateful Dead and the surviving members' musical efforts and corresponding taping policy, they have been allowing it in an official taping section on the lawn of their ongoing festival called "The Other Ones." FOB taping is generally tolerated if you don't affect anyone else's line of sight or inconvenience others, but the tolerance factor often varies from venue to venue. For the Summer '98 Tour, no tapers tickets are needed, but one has to have a lawn ticket (the tapers section is limited to the lawn area) in order to get your taping equipment in the door. The number of decks let in the door may be limited by the venue, so get there early if you want to tape. First come, first served, no patch bay, just a chain. Overall, your best bet to tape the Other Ones Festival is to run three 90meter tapes and be prepared to switch tapes quickly, as the down time between acts is minimal, at times no more than a minute or two. For further information, check out their web site at: "http://www.dead.net".

Many newer/smaller bands will allow taping if you arrive early and chat w/the band. You may find yourself promising the band a copy and getting their address/phone # in return. Audio, video and soundboard access are always possible, but in some cases the venue may have restrictions or fees, even after you get permission from the band. At some LA clubs, for instance, there is a $50 video fee and a $500 DAT SBD patch one (fees in your city may vary).

Just because a particular band is listed here, doesn't guarantee that you'll be allowed to tape them. All it takes is one bootleg CD from a recent taping-allowed show or one beer spilled into the soundboard of a recent BA-allowed show and the band will often quickly regret their decision to allow taping and disallow it from that moment on. It's also not entirely uncommon for you to show up at the venue of a concert of a band that allows taping, only to find that the security individual you encounter wasn't informed by his boss that it's OK to let folks in with their tape decks and mikes, thus denying you the access you deserve. In such a case, there are several things you can do: 1) insist on talking to the head of security, 2) try another entrance in the hopes of finding a better informed security employee, 3) stealth it, 4) leave your taping equipment in your car. Of course, the best thing to do is to contact the band a week or so before the concert and make sure they have contacted the venue and asked them to allow folks to bring their recording equipment in to the show. If you call the venue, ask for the head of security and confirm that the band has informed him that taping will be allowed and that the security employees have been or will be informed of this. This little act of initiative on your part can make all the difference in the world. Another related problem that you may encounter is a concert that is advertized as allowing taping, but prohibiting "professional equip- ment." In this case you are at the mercy of how and where the security personnel draw the line between "consumer" and "professional" equipment. Many times anything with XLR connections is deemed too "professional" to allow in. Those who have encountered this problem have told me that they can usually get past this hurdle by simply going in through a different gate where the security individual isn't quite as knit-picky. In addition, whatever the taping restriction might be, it seems to be slightly easier to get your equipment in if you are either in the first wave of fans getting in the door or the last. Finally, when a band has an official taping section and doesn't require taping tickets for you to be able to tape there (e.g., Phish), they often let folks bring their taping gear in until the taping section fills up, and at that point they inform the security not to let anyone else in with their mics and/or deck. Be ye forewarned: if you fail to arrive early, you will most likely be told that the taping section is now full and you'll have to take your taping gear back to your car.

I want to make it perfectly clear that in no way does this author or the people who have contributed to this list encourage or condone the bootlegging of the recordings of the artists mentioned above. When a band gives us their permission to tape their concerts, there is an implicit understanding that we will do so only for our own listening (and trading) pleasure and not try to profit from this by selling a copy of the recording afterwards. 95% of all tapers are honest audio hobbyists who are only looking to record a unique audio event for their own listening enjoyment (i.e., to relive the live concert experience) and have about as much in common with bootleggers as good doctors have with quacks. The great majority of us tapers agree that the selling of the music that a band allows us to tape for free is an extreme act of back-stabbing and is considered taboo. Let it be known that the purpose of this list is not to encourage or facilitate bootlegging in any way, shape or form; it is to inform and instruct audio hobbyists as to which bands have given us their permission to tape their live performances and what, if any conditions or restrictions such bands choose to place on our ability to tape them. It is also designed to help instruct newbie tapers as to some of the do's and don'ts of live taping, as well as to help band managers and record company executives consider some of the potential advantages and benefits of allowing their fans to tape them..

While selling the live recordings of a band without their permission is heavily frowned upon by 95% of all tapers, trading the same live tapes is a different story and is encouraged by most tapers and bands (allowing taping) alike. There are several reasons why allowing taping and encouraging tape-trading can be advantageous to a band, the most important of which are outlined below. First, it tends to increase a band's fanbase, mostly because the majority of fans feel more allegiance or dedication to a band that freely gives something back to them without asking for anything in return (other than following certain guidlines or rules). Second, tape trading is one of the most effective modes of word-of-mouth advertising that exist and tends to increase the enthusiasm factor among fans and creates a sense of community among those who tape and trade tapes. Many tape traders have become interested in seeing a certain band in concert after enjoying a live recording of theirs from a tape trade. In turn, this renewed interest often causes tape traders to purchase the official CDs of a newly discovered band. Third, when a band allows taping, it will usually increase its take at the gate, in part because of the widening of its fanbase and in part because it will attract the interest of more tapers in the area, many of whom will choose to attend the concert of a newly discovered band if they know they'll be allowed to tape them.

I'll be the first to admit that my statement that 95% of all tapers won't bootleg is more my opinion and my guess than any kind of a scientific conclusion based on hard research and surveys. The truth is, there are some dishonest people in any human endeavor or field of human interest and it's not that easy to come up with an exact number or percentage of how many rip-off artists there are out there. It's true that when you allow taping, you also open yourself to an increased possibility that you will be bootlegged. But consider this: if you allow taping and encourage your fans to trade your live recordings among themselves, the most ardent ones (who would be a prime target for bootleggers to sell their wares to) will already have a copy of all the most sought-after shows. Therefore, the bootleggers will have fewer potential buyers to peddle their illegal wares to. Another point is that bootleggers tend to ignore laws and are not the kind of people who will wait until you allow taping before deciding to bootleg you. We don't close our banks because there are bank robbers out there and we certainly don't close our churches because there are some priests who are pedophiles; we do what we feel is right and take immediate action to weed out the small amount of bad that comes with the overwhelming amount of good.

Bootleggers are going to operate whether a band allows taping or not and, in my opinion, the way to combat them is not through disallowing taping but through legal channels. It certainly wouldn't hurt to impose tougher penalites against record store owner and managers who choose to buy this illegal merchandise.

I have made so many additions/changes from last time that it's time- prohibitive to try to list them all here, but if you have any questions or suggestions to improve this list, please let me know. As always, if you know of any other groups allowing taping that I haven't listed here, please let me know so I can share it with all the others out there who might benefit from it. As I mentioned above, I'm currently trying to complete the info on where each band resides, i.e., where they play the most concerts, thus where one is most likely to be able to catch them and tape them. Please help if you can. Finally, you are encouraged to share this list with any and all forums/newsgroups/lists that stand to benefit from it. However, please do not include this list in your personal or company web page without asking for and securing my permission first. As I mentioned above, if you want to create a link from Mike Wagner's website (containing an html version of this list) to yours, please let him know first. It also goes without saying that the selling of this list and/or any of the information contained herein, is strictly forbidden.

                    In music there is peace,

                    and in taping there is documentation

                    of unique sound events,

                    Kurt

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