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Man Man / The Extraordinaires / Men of Gentle Birth
The Union; Athens, OH
The pungent odor of beer and stagnant body odor permeates the air. The sound of clanging fire extinguishers, pots, pans and a variety of other miscellany reverberates from the stage and into the teeming, writhing crowd. The Union in Athens, Ohio is not the typical locale for the moderately visible band to play. An act of significant import usually plays the sterile, boxy stage at the Ohio University Baker Student Center. However, tonight, Man Man crowds its motley crew of white uniform-clad musicians onto a meager stage at a dive bar in a podunk college town in the middle of nowhere.
The anticipation before the show was palpable. Two opening acts got the night off and running: Athens' own cerebral indie-pop outfit, Men of Gentle Birth, as well as South Philly's the Extraordinaires, who describe their sound on their website by conjuring up images of Shaq slam dunking a b-ball. Both bands seemed a likely introduction to Man Man's general inexplicability, especially the Extraordinares with their bizarre onstage personas and affinity for animal- inspired toggery. Early in the night, rumors were flying about that the show's nearly hour long delay was caused by the boys of Men of Gentle Birth and their inability to finish their dinner on time. Whether or not that was the case, their dilly-dallying resulted in a very short opening set.
The Extraordinares, on the other hand, played a sprawling set including, among other things, carnival-esque folk ballads and a lackluster cover of "Maneater." The guitar-driven band often shouted at the crowd, spewing somewhat indistinguishable melodies. While their set was entertaining enough, it seemed to drag on, yielding one jangly tune after another.
Man Man descended upon the stage in a rather whimsical fashion, donning embellished hats and wielding bedazzled dream catchers in hand. War paint coated their faces. They sported their traditional costume of white t-shirts and trousers. In interviews, Man Man's members often regard this clothing staple as a way in which to pull the emphasis back to the music and performance element of the show. Indeed, this seemed to be the thematic idea of the night, seeing that the band didn't stop once to casually converse with the audience or take a break between songs. The irreverent energy was led by the group's eccentric front man, Ryan Kattner, a.k.a Honus Honus. His frenetic percussive clanging and unintelligible vocals mixed into a sort of symphonic cacophony that could only be matched by the sound of a Jack in the Box leading the chants of Amazonian tribesmen.
The only difficult task of the evening? Imagining an instrument or banging object that Man Man didn't utilize. There were flute interludes, jingling bells, and even an old-style slide whistle. Man Man's inventiveness didn't end there, either. While flailing about the stage, band members often kept time by smacking amplifiers or pounding on the walls. The icing on the proverbial cake--although I wouldn't have been surprised if one was used as an instrument--was the presentation of our old favorite, Weebles. Certainly, the round, musical toys wobbled, but they didn't fall down.
The inclusion of the band's most recognizable song, "Engrish Bwudd," off their 2006 release Six Demon Bag, sent the crowd into an even more audible and visible frenzy, as if their earlier musical craziness wasn't enough. The set focused mainly on the releases from Demon Bag but also included enough from their 2004 album The Man in a Blue Turban with a Face to appease those die-hard fans who loved them before all of you hipsters did. And as if this wasn't enough, Honus Honus broke his adamant stance on white clothing and suited up in a iridescent, sequined black top and matching headband. As if sensing the crowd's extreme discomfort with the escalating heat of huddled bodies, he then doused the audience with bottled water in a manner befitting a holy man cleansing his followers.
Surely no one embarks upon the experience of a Man Man show expecting to leave clean, dry or with their entire hearing capacity. The visceral stench, sweat and ringing of the ears is part of the band's enigmatic charm and lunacy. Reviewers, journalists or others who seek to categorize music may be tempted to liken Man Man's sound to everyone from Tom Waits to Animal Collective or any other artist who is vaguely experimental or who otherwise evades description. But there will be no pigeonholing of this band. Their most recognizable performative traits, of course, are their whirling, honky tonk melodies, energetic delivery and, of course, the Weebles.
[Photo: Mike Persico]
Josh Ritter
Workplay / Laser' s Edge; Birmingham, AL
Last year, around the time Josh Ritter's Animal Years was released, I got a chance to hear him play at Workplay. There was a dilemma, though: Black Heart Procession, whose spell I was then under, was playing the same night at BottleTree with Castanets and The Devics. I was happy as a little songbird, then, when Laser's Edge, a local independent music retailer, announced that Ritter would be playing in the store several hours before his Workplay show. Unlike most nights in this town, which has begun to offer some tough choices in the way of national touring acts, I got to see Ritter strum his guitar for 30 minutes before I beat it over to BottleTree for BHP.
Halloween night was no less difficult. Celebration, Dragons of Zynth, and local cred-worthy up-and-comers Lonesome Spirit Device were playing a free show at BottleTree in the midst of a Halloween costume contest, where I later discovered that the winner was dressed as a Nikon camera and the award presenters were dressed as Nelson.
Despite my knowledge of all I would be missing on the hipster side of town, however, it's true that I've been spinning the ambitiously named The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter since my promo copy arrived in the mail a few months ago. Also, I love it. I let myself become beguiled by the record's one sheet, which tells a story of delightful barn recording sessions, and I imagined swaying horns skronking over messy bales of hay and "string sections screamin' like horses in a barn burnin' up," as Ritter sings in "Rumors."
So a friend and I belted up in our Ginny Weasley and generic cat-with-a-litterbox-filled-with-rolled-oats-and-Tootsie-Rolls costumes, respectively, and made it to Workplay about four songs into Ritter's set. The band was costumed; there were two instrumentalists with a pink wig and a blue wig, a drummer with a half-mask, a guitar player in some sort of mummy get-up, and Josh Ritter, barefoot, dressed as a Greek god. Wearing a huge, boyish grin, he referred to himself repeatedly as Optimus Prime.
The band was evidently in a great mood, and their onstage banter and jaunty performance suggested as much. I sat with friends and listened intently during the quieter and more reverent songs such as "Girl in the War" and the philosophically lewd "Temptation of Adam" but was excited to run down to the floor and dance foolishly during more upbeat songs like "Night Moves," "Rumors," and "Real Long Distance." For the most part, the audience was not of a like mind, and this is something that is annoying about many singer-songwriters' live shows. There are usually rows and rows of staring, obsequious fans too enthralled by the songwriter's poetic turns of phrase to realize that, hey, this is a FUN song. It's upbeat. and, AND... I can DANCE to it! I mean, admire the lyrics during an intimate listening with iPod and liner notes in the quiet of home, right?
Fortunately, the crowd was a bit stirred up by Ritter's rendition of the lovely "Kathleen," which couched an unexpected interlude of Ritter reading (paper in hand) Vincent Price's rap from "Thriller." The band mimicked a few of the signature dance moves from the video, and Ritter's goofy grin once again won over all the twenty-, thirty-, and forty-somethings in the audience. It was quite an amusing spectacle, and something special since it was only to be caught on Halloween night.
Ritter played a brief encore that included "Harrisburg," one of my favorite songs from 2004's dynamite Golden Age of Radio, and "Lillian, Egypt" from Animal Years before announcing that the party would be moving to Laser's Edge for a final midnight in-store performance.
Expecting a fun and casual setting, I dragged my Ginny Weasley to Laser's Edge and walked in on a hush-hush audience once again adoring to the point of annoyance. We stuck around for the whole performance, which included lots of jokes and acoustic guitar sing-a-longs. Watching everyone try to keep up with Ritter during the wordy "To the Dogs or Whoever" was the highlight, and before we all expected it, the night was over. We bid farewell to "Optimus Prime," who left a final impression by popping one of my litterbox Tootsie Rolls into his mouth and dousing the "litter" with blue Pixy Stix dust, "messing it up for the other cats," he said, laughing, with that winning smile.
[Photo: Traci Edwards]
Two Gallants / Blitzen Trapper / Songs for Moms
Media Club; Vancouver, BC
It doesn't happen very often – hell, my success rate of being told I'm on the guest list and actually being on the list is barely above 50-50 – but occasionally, I feel like I've ripped someone off by getting in free to a show. This was one of those rare nights. Not that it started off all gangbusters, mind you. The doors were supposed to open at the standard 8 PM, so my girlfriend and I rolled in blazed and mildly drunk at quarter to nine. With the inside of the hundred-odd-capacity Media Club pitch black, the nice man at the door informed us it would be at least another twenty minutes till he'd have some info for us. All we knew at that point was the bands weren't there yet. I'm a stickler for detail myself, but what can you do?
We circled around Library Square with the justifiably striking union CUPE Local 15 till 9:40 when, by some miracle of fate, the advertised triple bill fashionably arrived. They set up with no time to spare for tuning or proper mixing and hit the stage without pause. Rawk 'n' roll!!! There was barely enough time to grab a beer before the openers Songs For Moms landed balls-deep in their set.
With Carey hammering away on a pared-down kit while Molly and Alana split the bass, guitar, and lead vocal duties, they constitute one of the most pungent all-girl power trios ever to come out of San Francisco. Their songs mostly ran in three-four time, but they jammed through their bluntly relationship-based waltzes and occasional post-punk, rock jaunts with all the swagger of a young Sleater-Kinney. The inadequate number of female attendees migrated steadily forward, feeding on the groundbreaking vibrations, forcing the guys to ditch their inhibitions and join in. Waves of swaying and nodding ensued. I haven't seen a vibe like that for an opening-opening band in years. I gave the band props at my earliest opportunity, while picking up both EPs (a bargain at $8) and a t-shirt they had for sale. I'll be keeping my eyes out for these guys, for sure. Hell, if I had a label, I'd have signed them myself. Thank gawd for nice surprises.
Next up was the real reason I was there: Portland's favorite sextet Blitzen Trapper. Several month's previous, I'd said in a review for their self-released third album, Wild Mountain Nation, that "it's a wonder they're not on a major label." The next month, their signing to the famous Sub Pop was announced, leaving me feeling quite vindicated. Their set easily lived up to my own hype, mostly grinding out songs from their latest and obviously greatest record (save a bizarre track from a supposed unreleased children's album, the likes of which Bruce Haack would thoroughly approve). Replicating some of the angular Steve Miller nightmare riff constructions off that album is no small feat with all those fingers, but they pulled it off in spades. Those six guys created a full, big sound for such a small venue. You can bet your ass it'll be the last time BT will be seen there again, though. They seemed like honestly nice, down-to-earth guys from their stage presence and the brief conversation I had with a couple of them, so I'm happy for them.
Sadly, the late start forced my girlfriend home before the headlining Two Gallants, nor was I able to stay much longer, but I liked what I heard. They're a duo from the Bay Area with roots in Robert Johnson delta blues, so White Stripes comparisons are a critic's standard. However, from my vantage point, they're completely unwarranted, no doubt formed out of journalistic laziness by their numbers, not by their music. Yes, they had a similarly explosive sound, but it's pretty hard to be subtle and remain interesting as a pair with all that stage to walk around on. Adam Stephens picked away on his vintage red Gretsch while drummer Tyson Vogel exploded viciously on the kit, after initially building suspense with rubber mallets. This, in turn, beckoned Adam to cross over from quiet confession to vibrant, screaming expression. It's easy to see why they've been playing together since childhood 'cause they push all the right buttons for each other.
The whole experience was fantastically inspiring. The one-two-three knockout punch of bands all clearly on the upward path paid off in one of my most thoroughly enjoyable concert experiences of recent memory. I've found myself waning on the whole music thing, but this show totally reinvigorated my life's passion. For all these reasons and more, this show was a robbery at the price of admission.
The National / The Forms
Music Hall of Williamsburg; Brooklyn, NY
After staggering through the new & im-poshed (and eerily familiar I might add -- Bowery Ballroom, anyone?) basement bar entrance of what used to be Northsix and hissing "I hate it" to my girlfriend Liz about 57 times, we make our way into the small crowd that has gathered in front of the (now fucking humongous) stage. I tap a guy on the shoulder and ask if the opening acts have gone on yet, and he's refreshingly friendly, telling me the first act had already gone on, prompting me to feel slightly ridiculous about dreading a show in Williamsburg.
Four young'n'earnest lads shuffle onstage and treat us to some of the prettiest four-part harmonies I've heard since Mrs. Woolever's select chorus. The Forms are pretty cute, and their drummer gets ten points for having obviously taken music theory, but sadly, their scope is limited. Some semblance of fingerpicking is needed to break through the albeit pleasant but monotone wall of guitars, but there is none to be found... sort of like hearing an instrumental Sunny Day Real Estate break on repeat. Launching into a cover of Nirvana's "All Apologies," The Forms induce a bit of a sing-a-long, but we're restless. After dedicating their final song to Reggie Jackson, they pack it up, and I run downstairs for another G&T, which causes me to run smack into my junior prom date. I kid you not.
Back upstairs, Liz informs me that we have a "music critic" on our hands. He is standing directly behind us and expounding on his infinite knowledge of rock music, which includes the following fun facts: (1) girls don't like classic rock; (2) girls don't like any type of music featuring a deep voice; and (3) girls don't like him, and that is why he is waving his arms around pretending to know what he's talking about. (I made that last one up.)
Moving along. The National takes the stage, and Matt Berninger gives Northsix a nod, mentioning that they used to practice in the basement, which now houses a bar. Berninger doesn't look like he's quite sure he's allowed up there, but his warm baritone eases us right into "Brainy," an ethereal, drum-driven track from Boxer, an album that you've heard of by now, I'm sure. The crowd is small but focused. I'm guessing most people caught them the night before with electric guitar songstress St. Vincent, and it's a relief to not be fighting for space. I perk up when I hear "Mistaken For Strangers," a song that at one time signaled how my boyfriend-girlfriend housemates were, uh, wishing to be left alone. I look around and realize that most of us are couples in various states of tenderness ranging from "get a room" to "awww." Girls don't like The National, indeed.
My personal highlight is a charged-up rendition of "Squalor Victoria," including a calculated yet sparkling guitar interlude; you can tell the kids have been waiting. I spot my junior prom date across the crowd and can't help but crack a smile. And as always, it is a great day when a roomful of Brooklyn concertgoers raucously applaud a violinist. Gets me right in my orchestra-geek heart. I'm a relatively new fan of The National; so many songs sail by unnamed. But at no point am I bored, which speaks volumes of this band in concert. There's enough for me to recognize, however, and when a cute girl comes out to play tambourine for "Fake Empire," I'm genuinely happy. (Note: I have been informed that this "cute girl" is Marla Hansen, a member of My Brightest Diamond and also a member of Sufjan Stevens' brigade. Sweet.) The crowd sings along in a hush, which is at once eerie and romantic, to say the least. The band rounds out the "official" segment of the show with "Start A War" from Boxer, and at the song's close, a throaty voice screams, "BEST. CONCERT. IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE." Okay, sure.
We are treated with a lovely, long encore, and the veteran fans are feeling it because the final song of the evening is "Mr. November" from 2005's The Alligator. With a final shy grin, Berninger exits, and every couple has one thing on their mind: getting home as quickly as possible. Oh yeah.
Girl Talk / Dan Deacon
Satellite Ballroom; Charlottesville, VA
Dan Deacon was scheduled to open this show as a supporting act that has arguably become larger than the headliner, Girl Talk. In truth, I was most excited to witness a performance from the man whose shows are increasingly mythologized in exclusive circles of quirky hipsters and Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. As it turned out, Mr. Deacon failed to show (due to the now infamous "coughing up weird chunks of yellow+blood" incident), and the only indication of his slated appearance was a gigantic green spider placed on the right of the small stage.
While most in attendance seemed understandably disappointed, the energy in anticipation for Girl Talk was incredible as the crowd bided time before the dance party that would eventually erupt. Thankfully, Girl Talk's Gregg Gillis did apparently drop by that night, though I don't think I ever saw him above the many craning heads and cool haircuts. I might have heard him say something through the sound system, but I can't be entirely certain of that, either. All I really noticed was the crowd pressing toward the stage, mounting it, and then dancing convulsively. I'll concede that I, too, engaged in a bit of ironic dancing — it was nearly impossible not to, given the club-like atmosphere and the conveniently empty bars.
While all the familiar elements of Girl Talk's mash-ups were present, including the tendency for tracks to jump from one to another with little or no transition beyond those linking samples several times per song, the pieces of tracks were assembled differently than they were on the last record (Night Ripper), a fact that contributed a novelty to the show that also made it feel more like a rave than I maybe would have liked. Considering the emerging feeling that I was at some sort of indie rave (and yes, glow sticks were twirling) and the presence of that giant green spider, I felt that drug use was likely all around me. It had to be, now that I really think about it. What else could possibly explain hundreds of hipsters getting crunk to music that they would never listen to without an über-cool DJ who makes the effort to splice "Juicy" with "Tiny Dancer"? When I see kids in skinny jeans and high tops go apeshit for the detonation of Top 40 hip-hop, I can't help but wonder if they do the same on the weekends in the clubs downtown. My guess is no, but I suppose that's one of the beauties of indie culture: neither consistency nor rationality ever seems to have found its place.
CMJ 2007 on Someone Else's Dime
October 2007;
Classes are hell. And even worse are midterms. Two exams prevented me from scooting down the Metro North into the city on Tuesday, the first day of this year's CMJ Festival, so an early morning Wednesday trek had to suffice. The College Music Journal's annual music festival is a great gathering of minds and corporate sponsorship; a five-day, citywide celebration of up-and-coming and current college radio chart toppers. The festival is seen as an opportunity to acclimate college music directors with the more human face of radio promotion. Concurrently, it also serves as a swell venue for labels to showcase their bands. CMJ is probably the closest thing the East Coast has to SXSW. Fittingly, as music director for a small college radio station in the Hudson Valley, I was given a badge, a hotel, and an expense limit and sent out the door (with my free-wheeling assistant Kate) on my merry way down the Hudson, with the directive of, "Go forth! And experience!" And for four days, I did. I also ate a lot of free food.
{Wednesday, October 17th}
Head out from Grand Central on the 6 to our hotel, the Holiday Inn SoHo, on Lafayette. Dropped off bags and got situated. From there, walk to the Puck Building to register and pick up badges. The gift tote this year is a pretty sad sack. Pushed out the door, complimentary energy drink in hand, we head off back down Lafayette and then across Prince St. to the Apple Store for a mid-day performance from Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore.
And what a way to start everything off. The Apple Store is a tad small, for one, but also a strangely adequate space for such a performance. It's odd being forced to sit in rows of cushioned seats a few feet from Thurston as he shreds an acoustic guitar as harshly as an electric, although not an entirely uncomfortable one. Space concerns aside, Moore and the band he's assembled (including SY drummer Steve Shelley and violinist Samara Lubelski) are in top form. The band steam rolls through most of Trees Outside The Academy and then encores with some choice cuts from 1995's Psychic Hearts. It's also a little weird seeing Moore play with people who aren't Kim Gordon and Lee Renaldo. While still a little fresh on the road (Lubelski is still using notes, a rendition of "Wonderful Witches" momentarily stumbles), these are consummately ragged professionals. We leave with the feeling that we just witnessed a group of people who musically never have a bad day.
From here we eat. And eat some more, and save some leftovers for back at the hotel room. Thank the heavens for this expense limit. It's nice to be able to tip extra. As the sun falls, we head to Delancey and make our way into the Bowery Ballroom for The Windish Agency's Deerhunter/Dan Deacon extravaganza.
It's one of those occasions where the openers outshine (and in one case, outclass) the headliners. Baltimore's Ponytail are all spit and mental fury. These Wham City alumni offer extremely competent musicianship fronted by a bona fide spastic. Vocalist Molly Siegel flails around on stage, alternately smiling and grimacing, sputtering out the most guttural of sounds. If nothing else, she makes Ponytail an engaging live experience.
Next up is White Williams, recent tour mate of Dan Deacon and Girl Talk. White Williams is the singular brainchild of ex-Cleveland native Joe Williams, although here he's accompanied by a full band (all with a similar taste for pastiche). Filtered through the lens of synced-up background animations, the band shuffles around on stage to their own brand of electro pop. While the music is absolutely inoffensive (and the only of the night to feature melodica solos), the crowd is only half in-step with it. The mellow dance beats bring us to the cusp of dancing without actually giving us the final push over the edge. While enjoyable, Williams sounds better on record.
No Age then proceed to break the fourth wall. At the tail end of the Los Angeles twosome's pummeling set of fuzzed out drum and guitar wallops, Dean Spunt (drums/vocals) and Randy Randall (guitar) pull a few of their fans onstage to dance around for the final number. Randall hands his guitar off to a starry-eyed fan and lifts him up on his shoulders, while Spunt continues to bang away on his drum set. The band is a hit, garnering the biggest reaction of the night from the crowd (the merch table was swamped afterward). It's deservedly so. No Age has energy foaming from the mouth.
Then it's Dan Deacon's turn. Armed with flash photography, the press are the ones who end up on stage. Deacon is, of course, down on the ground in front with his hodgepodge equipment deck and trippy green skull (coupled with the recent addition: strobing cat). Deacon's set is infectious. The house lights are turned off and the only light we're allowed is from the glow of his deck. We start off chanting "Ethan Hawke" and "Gattaca" before Deacon wisely builds the crowd up to a slow grind. It's going to be intense soon enough; there's no need to rush it. As expected, there will be sweat, and lots of it. It's visible on the brows of everyone when the house lights are turned on full blast in the middle of the set by Deacon's command. He corrals us to the sides of the Ballroom to make enough room for "a dead whale." He then sends a few of us on victory laps up and around the Bowery's staircases. It's all in the name of fun. He runs through songs like "The Crystal Cat" and "Okie Dokie" to everyone's expected delight. At the conclusion of his set, he, of course, hands out lyric sheets and the crowd, of course, belts out "Wham City" in unison. And it is, of course, euphoric. Dan Deacon's got this shit down. There's not much to actually physically witness during one of his sets. It's more about the group experience (like that wonderful "Wham City" crescendo) and dancing till you drop. For some, it's a blast. For others, not so much. To quote my assistant, "I've now seen what hell looks like."
Deerhunter come on stage a bit after midnight. Immediately, singer Bradford Cox (who earlier had been stalking around the venue with an MTV camera crew) laments the fact that they are following Deacon's set, and it's the truth: The crowd doesn't have much energy, or patience, at this point. The band plays well, at times eerily well. Renditions of "Spring Hall Convert" and new track "Calvary Scars" are gorgeous. Regardless, one can't escape the feeling that Cox's bandmates are more than a little fed up with him and his antics. Before the band encores with "Flourescent Grey," Cox shambles out on stage alone, clearly inebriated, relating to the audience how he misses his family and whining for a cigarette before finally breaking many violations and lighting up onstage. (My assistant overhears a sound guy in the balcony: "Hey I don't care what they do; I'm getting paid overtime.") Cox continues to alienate himself from the audience and the band long after most of the crowd has filtered out. Everyone looks pissed. And it's a shame. We walk out after the band has finished, Cox still looming on stage mumbling away about nothing; a sad, solitary figure.
We head back to hotel room and fall fast asleep. We have an early morning ahead of us.
{Thursday, October 18th}
We take a cab to Other Music after our morning rituals to have breakfast with Vampire Weekend. More than a handful of us cram into the small record store after stuffing our mouths full of the pastries lined up on tables outside. The fresh, young chaps play the floor in celebration of the release of their first single, "Mansard Roof," on XL Recordings. They're clearly grateful to Other Music for being the first store to carry their music, and it's nice to see the band (who are immediately about to go on tour in Europe opening for The Shins) repaying justly with this lively performance. The Columbia grads are unsurprisingly tight live, and their sparse sound carries well in Other Music's small confines. The band oozes charm as they work their way through several bouncy cuts from their EP and forthcoming full-length, the dreamy "Bryn" and comparatively raucous "A-Punk" being the highlights. Vampire Weekend wrap up the quick six-song in-store with "Oxford Comma," and the placated crowd disperses rather silently into the afternoon. It must be muffin-induced comas.
We spend the day around town. Forbidden Planet, The Strand, and meeting friends for lunch. Full of sushi, we head to the Gramercy to check out Datarock. Unfortunately, in order to get to Datarock, we must wade through the waters of mediocrity. Tonight, the Gramercy is playing host to the Eclipse Gum Showcase, and apparently a long-lasting gum does not a good show make (and they aren't even giving out free samples!).
First we're treated to two completely forgettable bands that sound like The Killers. They're so forgettable I've already forgotten their names. After that troubling twosome is a group of idiots from Scotland, named Biffy Clyro. Outside the venue, stickers are being handed out that are boldly asking, "Who The Fuck Is Biffy Clyro?" But more accurately, "Who The Fuck Cares?" The band emerges on stage, two of three members already shirtless, being cheered on rabidly by four drunken teenagers holding the flag of Scotland. The band then commences to play a labored set of boring "hard" rock tunes. Here's how tough they think they are: Singer/guitarist Simon Neil hands off his guitar after every song for an identical axe, because he thinks he's shredded so hard that it's out of tune after only one ditty. As Datarock's set time approaches, the music and house lights are abruptly turned on after Biffy's finished one of their songs. But of course they keep playing anyway, forcing the lights and music back off. When the sound guy shuts the band off for a second time, Neil violently hurls two microphones into the crowd. If I lost an eye at a Biffy Clyro concert I would be inconsolable, probably suicidal. Because nothing would be more pathetic.
But hey, eventually Datarock arrive on stage. And it's a fun time. The Norweigan electro-rock duo is accompanied live with a drummer and bass player. They play nearly every song they have. Their drummer does the worm. They all jump a lot. Keyboardist Ketil Mosnes plays a mean saxophone, while Singer/guitarist Fredrik Saroea safely crowd surfs and shreds simultaneously. Lots of vaguely homoerotic touching and mutual disrobing. And matching outfits, that can't be neglected. I wonder how much that ensemble cost. It was a pleasant time, but I think we're still wary of getting our eyeballs knocked out of their sockets by projectile mics. We swiftly make our way out of the venue before we're blind.
Head back to The Bowery Ballroom for a second night in a row. Now this is something I've been waiting for. See, I have a small list of current touring bands I absolutely must see in a reasonable time frame. The super intense, seafaring lads of British Sea Power are right near the top. And as my luck would have it, their headlining spot at the World's Fair Showcase is allowing me to check their name off said list with a smile.
The band is in great form here. Somewhat restrained performances of "A Wooden Horse" and new single "Atom" have me pensive, but the lads quickly curtail my fears with pitch-perfect renditions of "Fear of Drowning" and "Remember Me" from their 2003 debut The Decline of.... In fact, they dig back into the dusty vaults several times throughout the set, even busting out the old non-album single, "The Spirit of St. Louis." Brothers Yan and Hamilton trade off vocal and instrumental duties throughout the set. Hamilton plays three new songs, ("Down On The Ground," "The Pelican," and "No Lucifer"), proving with a supreme sense of finality that his songs should be given more spots on the band's LPs.
The band plays for a decent amount of time. Then a crazy-eyed Yan swings his guitar around recklessly, sings his thanks and good-byes to the audience, and eventually abandons the stage with his guitar left feedbacking up against his amp. The crowd waits curiously in front of the squealing guitar and empty stage for a minute or two before a sound guy comes down and unplugs it, the house lights flashing on bright. The band is long gone, probably off drinking tea in tiny cups somewhere. It's quite the exit. See? You can make a lasting impression without chucking microphones. I swear you can.
{Friday, October 19th }
Friday is a slow day in preparation for something grand. We have lunch with more friends before heading once again to the Apple Store in SoHo to catch a live performance from Simian Mobile Disco. Their short set is interesting, or about as interesting as dial twisting can be, but the seated venue is certainly not the place for this sort of event. The few standing folks dancing to the Bristol duo's heavy dance beats in the back of the area just look awkward in this sterile environment. Will say one thing though: killer light set-up.
From here, and after leering at Vince Vaughn's gargantuan head for awhile at the IFC Center, we head to the Knitting Factory for three levels of noise at the Lovepump United/Panache/Skin Graft/Blue Ghost Showcase
There's a lot to see here. I'll do my best.
We start off with Japanther. Yelling their hearts out into telephones converted into microphones, the crusty Brooklyn punk duo captures my soul forever when they partially cover the Misfits' "She." The songs they play from their latest full-length, Skuffed Up My Huffy out on EXO, sound incredible on the Knitting Factory's main stage. The crowd is a blur with maniacal energy. For 15 minutes. And then the set is over and the band gives us the "Thank you, and Goodnight." It took them about as much time to play as it did for them to tie up the badass 'Japanther' banner to their amps. And you know what? That's perfect. I don't think the boys will ever be accused of overstaying their welcome.
Japanther's short set gives us ample time to squeeze downstairs into The Tap Bar before L.A. noise band HEALTH begins. We're all cramped in like sardines in a can in the small, poorly situated Tap Bar. But that's just something we'll have to deal with. HEALTH is just one of those bands I find completely irresistible. Their music screeches, squeals, and bangs on record. Live? It's something else entirely. The band preps with the drum-led vocal chant of "Lost Time." The young band jumps around while spookily harmonizing with each other, building up the tension before they pick up their instruments and let it all loose. They fly around stage as they burn through most of the songs on their debut LP. At some points, they lose their instruments and make sounds into their microphones that I'd mistaken for guitars on the record. Never once had I thought it was the human voice that was capable of such sounds. HEALTH pack it up after a blistering performance of "Triceratops," and to very little shock, I discover I'm caked in sweat and the regretful odors of those in my close proximity.
Back upstairs on the Main Stage, we catch Portland's Old Time Relijun. The K Records stalwarts bring the crazy to the Knitting Factory's floor. All the cuts from their recent release, Catharsis In Crisis, have a little sped-up intensity added to them in the live translations. Frontman Arrington de Dionyso isn't wearing pants, and it's probably for the best. He's got to let those chicken legs breathe. The band is crazy good tonight and is probably the only rock band in the whole wide city using an upright bass in the same fashion. Plus, it should be noted that Old Time Relijun is the second band, after Datarock, to further the saxophone craze of CMJ '07. Saxophonist Ben Hartman even goes as far as to use two of Bill Clinton's instrument of choice simultaneously during one song. I foresee the revival of the bass clarinet at CMJ '08.
Hardly anyone is downstairs at The Tap Bar for Washington D.C.'s The Apes. It's a real shame. The guitarless quartet rocks about as hard as anyone does, filling in the hollow parts with some crunchy bass and keyboards. Vocalist Lucius Twilight flops around on and off stage like a loaded spring. The band runs through a bunch of new tunes off their upcoming 2008 release, Ghost Games. The few crowd members that are there get a bit rowdy, and eventually Twilight urges them on stage. All in all, it's an erratic, fuzzed out performance with three times the punch of their recorded output.
Up next is the drum cacophony that is Brooklyn's BIG A little a. The band has three drummers. Enough said. In this live arena, songs that seemed like merely sonic experiments on record become fully fleshed out. The crowd is still unfortunately thin, but I'm happy to be experiencing this audio pummeling, even if there aren't many around to share it with. Three layers of percussion coupled with keys and distorted vocals; it's enough to pull even the tightest heartstrings loose. At the close of their set, the boys urge us to head upstairs to check out Montreal's AIDS Wolf. We do so for a song or two, but the spastic noise and microphone cord strangulation quickly becomes too much for us. We're still a little cautious around microphones after last night.
{Saturday, October 20th}
Being a music director at a college radio station has its perks (no, not digging through overflowing mail bins every week). One of the perks is receiving a special laminated invitation to the annual AAM Showcase.
Advanced Alternative Media is the biggest college radio promoter in the business, and as such, they have a lot of friends. And these friends just so happen to be in bands. These bands, also coincidentally, feel inclined to play AAM's awesome showcase when asked. This year's line-up consists Trail of Dead, Islands, Mika Miko, Oh No! Oh My!, Anna Ternheim, and a solo set by Will Sheff of Okkervil River.
We arrive early in Brooklyn on the L train and mosey on down to The Music Hall of Williamsburg. I still know it best at Northsix, and seeing it in its newly renovated form leaves me with a peculiar feeling. It's a radically different look, and the new owners clearly spent a lot of money to make the space look basically like the Bowery. However, the unlimited free Vitamin Water supplied to us when we enter the venue quickly disperses my uneasy feelings. While ultimately leading me to frequent quick washroom stops, one really can't devalue the immediate joy of receiving unlimited free Vitamin Water.
Austin's Oh No! Oh My! start the afternoon off with their sunny, sweet array of musical wares. It's overwhelmingly clear that they are a pleasant bunch of folks, and their music reflects every aspect of their totally harmless personalities. They play songs like "Lisa, Make Love!," "I Have No Sister," and "Walk In The Park," like a band who is truly grateful to be playing for only a handful of people at noon on a Saturday. It's refreshing. However, that refreshed feeling might also just be the Vitamin Water talking.
Mika Miko, all-girl rock giants from L.A.'s golden coast, are up next. And Jesus Christ are they good. Hands down some of the rawest sounding rock 'n'roll ever to have graced my delicate ears. The band rips through half a battalion of songs in no time at all, hardly taking enough time to breathe in-between. Singer Jennifer Clavin (who, oddly enough, also sings into a converted telephone receiver microphone) is in a constant state of bouncing and yelping. Bassist Jessica Clavin holds it all down while guitarist Michelle Diane Suarez holds nothing back on those poor, beaten strings. I want to fall in love with every member of this band. But for now, I think I'll simply bob my head and dream.
Montreal's Islands are their own band now, fairly separated from any ex-Unicorns stigma they once carried, and it's all for the best. For instance, singer/guitarist Nick Diamonds is now parading around as a total rock star. Like an unglamorous Marc Bolan, Diamonds strives to be an electric warrior. He's lucky his band is so likeable. One of the two adorable violinists paused in the midst of a song to smile directly at the flash of my assistant's camera. They played numbers both new and old, the obvious highlights being the closing triplet of "Volcanoes," "Swans," and "Where There's a Will There's a Whalebone," the last of which features the customary freestyle rap guest spots. In this instance, it's Despot and Giovanni Marks (formerly Subtitle) lending the freshness.
We go to lunch and come back to the venue in time to watch Trail of Dead play from the bleachers on the balcony. My feet hurt.
Sacrificing another night of potential ear damage at the Jesu/Torche/Fog triple team, my assistant and I retrieve our bags from the hotel, purchase some last chance milkshakes, and head back up the Hudson to the comfort of more familiar mountain territory. New York, you're perfect. Please don't change a thing.
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2015 IHRA Rulebook Revisions and Clarifications
The following is a partial list of the changes or clarification made to the 2015 IHRA rulebook.
Pro Classes: The Electrimotion shutoff safety device is mandatory in Nitro Funny Car, Pro Stock, Top Fuel and Pro Mod.
Top Dragster: The maximum dial for Top Dragster is 7.60 1/4 mile and 4.90 1/8 mile
Top Sportsman: The maximum dial for Top Sportsman is 7.80 1/4 mile and 5.20 1/8 mile. Full face helmets are mandatory on all entries in Top Sportsman.
Super Rod: An engine containment system is mandatory.
Junior Dragster: The age for the beginner class is 7 to 9.
General Regulation Points
The Pro-Am event claims structure for 2015 will be reduced to best 5 of 7 events.
The following is an amendment to the staging and starting system section in general race regulations: If both cars leave before the timing system is activated in any class, the competitor doing it first will be disqualified. If the race director is unable to determine who left first, both competitors will be disqualified.
Collectors that utilize springs or less than 4 tabs on collector and 4 tabs on primaries must use a secondary method for tethering collector. Tethering devices may be made from minimum 1/8" steel cable and t-bolt clamps or muffler clamps with locking fasteners.
SN-2000 helmets are not permitted in Quick Rod, Super Rod, Hot Rod, Super Stock or Stock.
SN-1995 helmets will not be permitted in any entry ET bracket class.
p. 59 Summit Sportsman Safety and General Rules: Add the following: Tail Light: A minimum of one functional tail light mandatory on all entries.
p. 33 Super Stock: Modified Stock: Hood: Delete the limitation of 5 inch high opening from the section. The maximum overall height is limited to 11 inches.
p. 87 Ignition: Add the number 7761 to the first sentence of the section. It should read as follows:"The use of any ignition system (eg MSD 7531) or related accessory (eg 7561 or power grid accessory 7761) that uses a multipoint or rate of acceleration rev limiter are prohibited from use in IHRA unless specified by individual class requirements.
p. 14 Top Sportsman: Transmission: Change the sentence in the middle of the section to read as follows: "All entries with pressurized transmissions must have interior sheet metal tunnel isolating drivers compartment from unit or the driver must use a 3.2A-15 driver suit if tunnel is not present."
p. 81 Delay Device: Delete the last sentence in the first paragraph and replace the first sentence of the second paragraph with the following: "All wiring associated with the delay device, throttle stop, ignition system, automatic shifter and electronic fuel injection must be fully visable, labeled and traceable. Delay devices and components must be utilized in an unaltered manner consistent with the manufacturer's installation and instruction books."
p. 56 Hot Rod: Replace the first sentence with the following: "An SFI 30.1 flexplate shield is mandatory on all entries running faster than 135 mph."
p. 19 Super Stock: Class designations: Add the following class: SS/BBS and SS/BBA.
Update the class break section to the following:
Class AA...5.00 to 5.49 INDEX - SS/AAS and SS/AAA 9.15 (1/4) & 5.95 (1/8)
Class BB...5.50 to 5.99 INDEX - SS/BBS and SS/BBA 9.80 (1/4) & 6.35 (1/8)
p. 24 Super Stock / GT: Change the third to last sentence of the designations section to the following: "Cars must have originally been equipped with a V-6 or V-8 or be IHRA accepted based upon original shipping weight."
p. 48 Pure Stock: Camshaft: replace 12/10/13 revision with the following: Camshaft must retain OEM lift, duration and overlap for horsepower claimed as verified by manufacturer supplied specifications. Aftermarket camshafts meeting specifications permitted. If complete engine package has not been supplied by manufacturer, the combination may not be classified for competition in Pure Stock.
p. 48 Pure Stock: Camshaft: Camshaft must retain stock lift for horsepower claimed per IHRA Technical Bulletins. OEM duration and overlap is optional
p. 52 Quick Rod: Engine Containment System: Engine must be equipped with an IHRA accepted engine containment system. All systems must cover the oil pump and related accessories.
p. 62 ET 11.50 to 13.49: Helmet: Change SN 90 to "SN 95" in the section.
p. 69 Jr. Dragster: Add to the class designations section as the last paragraph: "It is the responsibility of the team/parent to not dial-in or run under the ET breaks for the age groups listed above at all IHRA sanctioned events. This includes ET at Nitro Jam, Pro-Am, Team Finals and Jr Team Finals events. One warning will be issued to any competitor that dials-in quicker than his or her age group restriction. If the competitor does this a second time they will be disqualified."
The lowest dial-in for the respective age groups is the class index or 7.90 for Master, 8.90 for Advanced and 11.90 for Beginner.
p. Crate Motor Stock: Manifold: Change the wording of the first sentence to: "Any OEM or aftermarket cast aluminum or iron manifold that will fit under stock unaltered hood with no modifications allowed."
p. 13 Top Sportsman and p. 15 Top Dragster: Delete the following from the first paragraph. "Competitors may dial quicker between rounds, but may dial no slower than .10 beyond the slowest qualified car." Competitors may dial any number they wish provided it is quicker than the posted maximum limitation for each class.
p. 70 Jr Dragster: Engine: Add the following to the accepted engine list. " Briggs and Stratton 206 factory sealed crate engine. The crate engine must maintain un-tampered hologram seal installed at the factory. No alterations or modifications to Briggs & Stratton 206 crate engine permitted except for installation of exhaust header and air filter."
p. 69 Jr. Dragster Master: Change the following word to the end of the sentence in the middle of the paragraph: One warning will be issued if a competitor runs an elapsed time of 7.70 "or quicker or 85 mph or faster."
Competitors in all divisions must have a minimum of 4 claims from events within the respective divisional schedule. Wild card events may not be used as the only source of in division claims. Wild card events are designed to help competitors living in certain regions, where Summit Pro-Am events are less concentrated, compete for a division championship while keeping costs of travel at a minimum. They are not intended to replace actual competition at the events within a division. At least 2 of the 4 mandated points claiming events in any division must be from events physically located within the division.
Due to its geographic location and the costs associated with traveling to any out of division events, the Border Bandits divisional schedule will continue to be limited to 4 in-division claiming events to determine the end of the season points. As was the case since inception of Division 6, there will be no out of division claims factored into any scores.
p. 5 Summit Tournament of Champions: Under participant guideline delete the following from number 2: "(less any division champions – see below)."
p. 20 Super Stock: Engine: Change overbore from .075 to .080 in the section.
p. 26 Super Stock Production: Engine: Change overbore from .075 to .080 in the section.
p. 42 Stock: Engine: Change overbore from .075 to .080 in the section.
p. 44 Stock: Upholstery: Add the following references for front seats to the section. Delete all other reference to front seats in the section.
"Full-size aftermarket or corporate OEM front seats permitted; must be upholstered and properly supported."
This group is limited to any unaltered 2008 or newer foreign or domestic, production type automobile or truck that is street driven with proof of registration, vehicle insurance with valid license plates. These vehicles are limited to street events, test & tune and select import events. Competition in the facilities normal weekly ET bracket series under these parameters is prohibited.
These vehicles may run provided all of the criteria listed within this section is verified prior to participation. Unaltered 2008 OEM model year and newer production cars running slower than 10.00 and 135 mph do not have to meet the requirements and specifications for the Summit Sportsman ET safety rules except for the following: Convertibles and T-top entries must meet the minimum specifications listed in ET Bracket section for roll bar and roll cage requirement. Vehicles must pass all state highway safety requirements in which the vehicle is registered prior to acceptance.
The vehicles OEM installed anti lock brakes, airbag function and seat belts as well as any other related system must be functional as per the manufacturers specifications at all times.
All drivers must utilize helmet and protective clothing requirements as per the minimum specifications outlined in the 2013 IHRA rulebook under the ET bracket section starting on page 61.
p. 115 POINTS - General Rules: Rescheduled Events: Add the following sentence after the second to last sentence of the section: If you do not return to the re-scheduled event and you wish to transfer the entry to next season's event, you will need to contact the IHRA competition department within 10 days after the conclusion of the re-scheduled event and request the transfer. After the request is finalized, the event claim and respective entry points will be removed and you will be issued a voucher for the event next year.
Competition Contact Information: Donna Harper - Phone (419) 663-6666, extension 250
p. 71 Sportsman Motorcycle: Delete number 10 from the section.
p. 89 Engine: Replace the second to last sentence of the section with the following: Crankshaft centerline must not exceed 24 inches from the ground in any class, except trucks. The maximum height is 36 inches for trucks running 12.00 and slower; 31 inches for trucks running 10.00 to 11.99 and 24 inches for trucks running 9.99 and quicker.
p. 70 and 71 Wheelbase: Change the first sentence to read as follows: Minimum 85 inches unless OEM was less and vehicle is equipped with OEM engine." Add the entire section on pages 67 and 69 in the Summit Safety and general rules and under the 0 to 9.99 sections.
p. 49 Stock: Cylinder Heads: Change the sentence in the middle of the section to read. "Cylinder head studs prohibited."
p. 87 Chassis Certifications: Add the following sentence at the end of the section. : Sportsman or 7.50 and slower certifications (blue tag) expire 3 years from the date of certification. Pro or 7.49 and quicker certifications (Maroon tag) expire 2 years from the date of certification.
p. 97 Master Cutoff: Add the following sentence at the end of the section: "Plastic or keyed switches are prohibited."
The paragraph listed below is a clarification for the Division 4 Renegades Summit team finals competition guidelines listed on the Summit Super Series team finals section of ihra.com.
Division 4 Renegades - Summit Team Finals Competition Guidelines
Modified ET – The use of delay boxes, throttle stops and trans brakes are prohibited. Buttons on steering wheels are prohibited. Nothing is allowed in the car that will assist the driver in leaving the starting line. Two steps are allowed on clutch assisted entries only. Pneumatic or electric shifters permitted.
p. 20Top Sportsman: Weight Minimums: Change the minimum on naturally aspirated Big-Block entries to 2,200 lbs. minimum.
p. 35, 41 and 45 Transmission: Delete all references to the flowing: clutchless transmissions prohibited. Clutchless manual transmissions are permitted
p. 8 Tournament of Champions: Delete the paragraph marked number 10.
p. 84 Restraint System: Change the first sentence to read as follows: A five point, 1 3/4 wide minimum driver restraint system is mandatory.
Harland Sharp Elite 8 TS and TD Participant guidelines: Any TS or TD competitor that wishes to participate in the Elite 8 program must run first round of the regular TS and TD eliminator as well as personally notify the timing tower of your interest to be included in the program.
p. 46 Super Stock Modified: Add a section in the chassis section that reads as follows: Weight: Cars with fully automatic transmission with converter may remove up to 5% or 250 pounds, whichever is less from regular class weight. Minimum weight includes the driver.
Delete the reference to weight in the in the transmission section on page 47.
p. 110 Contingency Awards ;Add as number 11 in the section: All winners and runner-ups are required to have pictures taken at Winner's Circle. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTINGENCY MONEY as photographic confirmation of all claims is required.
Add to Paragraph 4: Altered includes but is not limited to changes of color, size, shape or decal content. Sponsor must notify IHRA Contingency Department in writing of such permission to alter decals for claims".
p. 29 Top Sportsman: Helmet:Delete the words M 2010 or K 2005 in the first sentence.
p. 31 Top Dragster: Bodies: Change the second to last sentence of the section to the following: The maximum front overhang is 30 inches on all dragsters and 43 inches on all front engine altereds as measured from the forward spindle.
p. 84 Restraint System: Change the word 38.1 to 16.1 in the first sentence.
p. 88 Match Race Exhibition Vehicles: Change the word: Two Seat Dragster to Two and Three Seat Dragster.
p. 32 Top Dragster: Supercharger: Change the 7th sentence from 32.0 % to 35.0 % overdrive.
p. 36 Super Stock - Transmission, Manual: Change the last word sentence in the section to the following: Clutchless units permitted.
p. 97 License and p. 119 Race Credentials: Add as the first line of the section: All competitors with the exception of Jr. Dragster participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age to compete at IHRA Nitro Jam events.
p. 98 Master Cutoff: Change the 3rd sentence to read as follows: If the switch is mounted to facilitate a push or pull activation, it must be positioned in a way where off is in the push position.
p. 52 Super Stock - Modified Compact: Transmission Shield: Change the line to read. SFI 4.1 mandatory in SS AC.
Stock Fuel Injection Classes: All entries will be classified using the fresh air or (heaviest) option in the classification guide if both fresh air and non-fresh air options are available on the combination.
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This Wall-Mount Lock Box is a simple and secure way to allow access for homeowners, realtors, repairman and even vacation renters. It's water resistant housing allows it to be installed anywhere without fear of it rusting or becoming corroded. With it's easy installation and ability to set your own combination, the LockState KD-110 is perfect for anyone.
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When can I purchase vendor spaces?
Vendor spaces go on sale March 3, 2014.
Am I limited to how many spaces I buy?
No, you may buy as many as you need but make sure you tell our representatives you need them side-by-side or back-to-back.
What sizes of vendor spaces are available?
Covered garage spaces are 14' x 16' with power, non-covered outdoor spaces are 15' x 36' with power and 15' x 15' without power.
How large is the swap meet?
The swap meet will consume the entire infield at Kansas Speedway with over 1200 vendor spaces available. We will not be the biggest, but one of the best in the Midwest.
When can I setup my vendor space?
Setup will begin to pre-registered vendors from 8am to 8pm, Thurdsay, July 17.
Can I bring a canopy or large tent for my vendor space?
Yes, however, all vendor spaces are on asphalt or concrete, so driving stakes or spikes will not be permitted.
Can I sell food and drink from my vendor space(s)?
No, concessions will be provided by Kansas Speedway approved vendors.
Can I sell anything in my vendor space(s)?
To ensure a quality swap meet, 80% of the items to be sold must pertain or relate to the transporation industry, antique advertising and coin operated items.
Will the swap meet area have a security presence?
Yes, Kansas Speedway will have security throughout the event and during the evenings. However, it is your responsibility to secure your area. Kansas Speedway is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
What about firearms and fireworks?
Firearms, ammunition and fireworks are NOT permitted on Kansas Speedway property.
What is the vendor pass used for?
The vendor pass is used for vehicles to enter the infield. The pass notifies Speedway staff that you are pre-registered. Make sure the vendor pass is displayed in your lower left windshield. The vendor pass will be color-coded and have North and South labels. Please park in your designated area.
How many vendor passes do I get with my vendor spaces?
One vendor pass is issued per account. Extra passes can be purchased for $25.
What if I don't pre-register and show up the day of the swap meet to purchase a vendor space?
With spaces limited (1200), we can not guarantee that spaces will be available. We encourage pre-registering to ensure you get a space.
Will I get info in the mail if I pre-register before May 28?
Yes, information will be sent out July 7 which will include the latest swap meet information, space number(s) and vendor pass.
Can I bring our family pet?
Sorry, no pets are allowed
Where can I park my trailer after I unload it?
Trailers will not be permitted to park in the infield. An area outside of the tunnel will be designated for trailer parking.
What is the cost to get into the swap meet?
Admission fee is $5 per car
What time is the swap meet open to the public?
Swap meet times are 8am to 7pm, Friday July 18 and 8am to 5pm, Saturday July 19
What if it rains during the swap meet?
This event is rain or shine. All of the vendor spaces are on asphalt or concrete. Parking is on asphalt and grass
Is camping available during the swap meet?
Yes, but limited. We have designated 33 spots located on the infield in the 15' x 36' vendor spaces. Campers must be self contained and no longer than 40'. Electricity and water are available. If we sell out of the camping spots, Cottonwood Campground is only a few miles away and have full hookup capability. 913.422.8038.
I have a car for sale; can I bring it to the swap meet?
Yes, if it's a running and operational vehicle we have car corral spaces for sale for $45. Pre-registering is not required for these spaces and is on a first-come, first served basis. Car corral spaces may be purchased on Thursday, July 17 at the credential building located outside of the infield tunnel.
I like my current vendor space; can I get the same spot next year?
Yes, to keep your same spot for next year you must pay for your space by 3pm Saturday, July 18. Kansas Speedway representatives will assist you in the Media Center.
Are tables available for rent?
Yes, while supplies last for $6. Tables are located at the Sunoco stations on either side of Sprint FanWalk.
Do you provide assistance for parts loading?
Yes, our operations team will be located on either side of Sprint FanWalk in the Sunoco stations. Speak to any of our Kansas Speedway staff for assistance.
Do you have ADA carts available for rent?
Not at this time.
Where is your lost and found?
Lost and found is located in the Media Center.
Will you have first aid and medical assistance on site?
Yes, there will be EMT's throughout the event on medical carts.
How tall are the ceilings in the garages?
The garages have metal roof trusses that have the lights and power receptacles mounted on them. The clearance between the floor and roof trusses is 8'3''.
What are the garage door measurements?
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Definitions for faciesˈfeɪ ʃiˌiz, -ʃiz
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
fa•ci•esˈfeɪ ʃiˌiz, -ʃiz(n.)(pl.)fa•ci•es.
general appearance, as of an animal or vegetable group.
the appearance and characteristics of a rock formation, esp. as differentiated from contiguous deposits.
Category: Geology
a facial expression characteristic of a pathological condition.
Category: Medicine
a distinctive phase of a prehistoric cultural tradition.
Category: Archaeology
Origin of facies:
1680–1690; < L: form, figure, appearance, face, akin to facere to make
Facial features, like an expression or complexion, typical for patients having certain diseases or conditions (e.g. costive facies).
Webster Dictionary
the anterior part of the head; the face
the general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment
the face of a bird, or the front of the head, excluding the bill
In geology, a facies is a body of rock with specified characteristics. Ideally, a facies is a distinctive rock unit that forms under certain conditions of sedimentation, reflecting a particular process or environment. The term facies was introduced by the Swiss geologist Amanz Gressly in 1838 and was part of his significant contribution to the foundations of modern stratigraphy, which replaced the earlier notions of Neptunism.
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The appearance of the face that is often characteristic of a disease or pathological condition, as the elfin facies of WILLIAMS SYNDROME or the mongoloid facies of DOWN SYNDROME. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
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