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phoenixinflames
04/29/09, 07:52 AM
This show was at a tiny bar which couldn't hold more than 150 people. I was really unsure of how many people would show up seeing as how it was a Tuesday night and, to my knowledge, the show wasn't really promoted too heavily. I'd say there were about 80 people there. The show was a blast, and it went like this...

Missed the first local band.

Barnacle played second. For those who don't know, they are an awesome Boston-based rock/pop group with a super hot chick singer and the drummer from Piebald, so it's tough to go wrong.

Third band, White Mountain, was local also. All instrumental. Very good. (riyl: Appleseed Cast, Hella, Explosions in the Sky)

Death In The Park (Andy from HRC's new band) played a solid set of songs off their EP as well as new tunes. I talked to their guitarist Derek, he told me the whole band was real new; it was his 7th show with the band, and the bassist's 4th. Seems like Andy's just gathering up whoever can play with him. Derek also told me they have some sweet touring opportunities this summer, and he's hoping the work out, but he couldn't tell me with who just yet. Here's to hoping to see them on the road this summer. I only knew the songs from the EP, and I caught some new titles as Andy announced them.

Death In The Park

Pitifully Exposed
(new song)
Do You Want Me Now
Sway
Fallen (full band)
(new song)
(new song) ("slow jam")
(new song)
Move To The Beat

Andy took a 20 minute break and was joined by HRC's latest bassist Joe. They both dawned acoustic guitars, claimed they really hadn't practiced anything and started jamming out. Everyone sang every lyric, and the guys seemed like they were having a lot of fun. Andy and Joe graciously accepted many beers and whiskey shots on stage. They teased a few songs, both covers (Metallica's "One") and HRC songs ("Cool For One Night"), but here is the complete setlist...

Hot Rod Circuit

Let's Go Home
At Nature's Mercy
Irish Car Bomb
Safely
Power of Vitamins
Supersad
45's
Stateside
Won't Back Down (Tom Petty cover)
Knees
Radio Song
The Pharmacist

Lastly, Andy announced he and Joe would be doing this in Amherst, MA on Thursday and Clinton, MA on Friday.

WhoaWhoIsThis
04/29/09, 08:14 AM
New England, you lucky folks. Sounds like it was a total blast.

We miss you, Hot Rod Circuit.

kevinrocks409
04/29/09, 08:21 AM
My god that is awesome. New England is seriously so lucky.

screamoutmyname
04/29/09, 08:24 AM
what a setlist!

Doctorlove9386
10/20/09, 03:08 PM
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w111/doctorlove9386/l_c3eb87b95da94cb78f1b5aaccb546db0. jpg

LocalHAJ
10/20/09, 04:09 PM
will there be a full band hrc tour? I see these upcoming acoustic dates

10/22: Clinton, MA @ Spillway
10/23: New London, CT @ El'N Gee
10/24: Providence, RI @ Club Hell
10/25: Allston (Boston), MA @ Harpers Ferry

WhoaWhoIsThis
10/20/09, 08:52 PM
10/22: Clinton, MA @ Spillway
10/23: New London, CT @ El'N Gee
10/24: Providence, RI @ Club Hell
10/25: Allston (Boston), MA @ Harpers Ferry
Nice find. I wish I was ever able to go to one of these shows. They're always in New England, and I'm in NYC. Though I guess their final tour was enough for me. Sigh.