Download Hosts Used At So Many Roads

I know that it can be frustrating to try and download a show, only to find the host doesn't work for you, or is extremely slow.

That said, I simply do not have the time to upload shows to multiple hosts, or split folders into smaller pieces to take advantage of some of the faster hosts. And I simply can't spend the money to pay for faster access or more storage space. In addition, many hosts, such as Mega and Rapidgator, do not work in my area. while others, like Workupload, instantly delete anything I upload.

So, given all that, here's how we are handling all uploads:

• Any show under 500 mb goes up on zippyshare. 

• Anything over 500 mb goes on filefactory   

• We're testing WeTransfer for some re-posts but have concerns since the links only last 7 days

Is it a perfect system? No. But given the fact I have a life beyond this blog, it's the best I can do. Those 2 hosts work for me and are free. I apologize in advance if you have some issues with certain shows, but it's simply impossible to provide universal access given technology, geography, and time constraints.

Thanks for understanding. Enjoy the tunz.

The Ramones - 1981-01-08 - Hartford, CT (SBD)

The Ramones

1981-01-08

Stage West

Hartford, CT

Soundboard Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Intro

02. Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?

03. Do You Wanna Dance?

04. Blitzkrieg Bop

05. I Can't Make It On Time

06. Go Mental

07. Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment

08. Rock 'N' Roll High School

09. I Wanna Be Sedated

10. Beat On The Brat

11. Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue

12. I Just Want To Have Something To Do

13. Sheena Is A Punk Rocker

14. You Sound Like You're Sick

15. Commando

16. Here Today Gone Tomorrow

17. I'm Affected

18. Rockaway Beach

19. Teenage Lobotomy

20. Surfin' Bird

21. Cretin Hop

22. Oh Oh I Love Her So

23. California Sun

24. Today Your Love Tomorrow The World

25. Pinhead

26. Chinese Rock

27. Suzy Is A Headbanger

28. Lets Dance

29. The KKK Took My Baby Away

30. I Don't Wanna Walk Around With You

31. We're A Happy Family

32. Judy Is A Punk

33. Carbona Not Glue

The Ramones - 1981-01-08 - Hartford, CT (SBD)

1980s - #3: They were the pioneers of punk rock, the resident house band at the legendary New York club CBGB, with long hair and leather jackets, counting off 1 2,3,4 then launching into 2 minute songs that were a wall of noise, rebelling against the excesses that plagued rock and roll in the mid 1970s. They were the Ramones, and, in the words of Trouser Press magazine,“With just four chords and one manic tempo”, they “blasted open the clogged arteries of mid-'70s rock, reanimating the music.” Interestingly, the punk rock sound of the Ramones had its roots in the pop music of the 1960s. The band cited the music of The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Kinks and Rolling Stones, as well as girl groups such as The Ronettes and The Shangri-Las, as key influences. Perhaps then, it’s not surprising that the band agreed to let Phil Spector, who, of course, had worked with both The Beatles and The Ronettes, produce their 1980’s album, End Of The Century. The disc clearly had more of a pop than a punk sound, which sparked controversy with both the band and its fans. That said, it became the Ramone’s highest charting album reaching #44 on the Billboard charts in the US, and climbing to # 14 in the UK. Moreover, the band quickly incorporated tunes from the disc into their live shows, as captured in this soundboard recording from January 8, 1981, 38 years ago today. Download this soundboard recording to hear the Ramones play new tunes such as Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?, Chinese Rock, Rock 'N' Roll High School, I Can't Make It On Time and I’m Affected, alongside a host of punk rock classics.

Bruce Springsteen - 1974-01-06 - Cambridge, MA (SBD)

Bruce Springsteen
1974-01-06
Joe's Place
Cambridge, MA
Soundboard Recording
192 kbps
Artwork Included

01. You Mean So Much To Me
02. Growin' Up
03. Let the Four Winds Blow
04. Intro
05. Zero and Blind Terry
06. Blinded by the Light
07. Intro
08. For You
09. Rosalita
10. Joe Spadafora Thanks & Intro
11. Twist and Shout

Bruce Springsteen - 1974-01-06 - Cambridge, MA (SBD)

1970s - #1: As the year 1974 began, Bruce Springsteen found himself in Cambridge, MA at a small club called Joe’s Place, for a 3-night stand. Bruce played two 1-hour sets each night, with Peter Johnson & The Manic Depressives (Joe’s unofficial house band), opening for him. It was a far cry from his later career selling out 50,000 seat stadiums at venues all over the world. Just a reminder that even the biggest stars in the business had to start out playing the club scene or as the lead-in for other artists, hoping that at some point, they’d hit the big time. For Springsteen, the release of Born To Run and the covers of Time and Newsweek, were still more 18 months in the future. Amazingly, we have soundboard recording of the 2nd set from the January 6 show, 45 years ago today. Download this one and get a glimpse into Springsteen well before he became a rock legend.

Neil Young - 1983-01-05 - Santa Cruz CA (EX AUD)

Neil Young
1983-01-05
Civic Auditorium,
Santa Cruz, CA
Excellent Audience Recording
320 kbps
Artwork Included

CD 1:
01. Country Home
02. Going Back
03. Coastline
04. Don's Let It Bring You Down
05. Cowgirl In The Sand
06. No- One Seems To Know
07. California Sunset
08. Are You Ready For The Country
09. Dance, Dance, Dance
10. My Boy
11. Old Man
12. Pochahontas
13. Sail Away
14. Powderfinger

CD 2:
01. Ohio
02. Human Highway
03. After The Goldrush
04. Transformer Man   
05. My My Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue)
06. Mr. Soul
07. I Am A Child
08. Sugar Mountain

Bonus Tracks
1983-02-14
New Haven Memorial Coliseum
New Haven CT

09. Don't Be Denied
10. The Losing End   
11. Cortez The Killer

Neil Young - 1983-01-05 - Santa Cruz CA (EX AUD)

1980s- #2: When Neil Young launched a solo tour in Santa Cruz, CA on January 5, 1983, 3 dozen years ago today, he was in between the release of 2 of the most controversial albums of his long storied career. In November 1982, he had released Trans, a synthesizer based disc that baffled almost all of his fans. No one realized at the time that the disc was the product of sound therapy exercises he was dong with his son Ben, who was stricken with cerebral palsy and unable to speak.  Sales of the album were dismal, which infuriated David Geffen, who had guaranteed Neil $1 million per album to lure him away from Reprise Records.  Neil then attempted to release a country disc, entitled Old Ways, but Geffen refused after the failure of Trans, instead demanding a rock & roll album.  Neil responded by releasing Everybody's Rockin' in August 1983, a disc featuring new material and covers that reflected the rockabilly style of early 1950s. The album was yet another critical and commercial disaster.  As a result, Geffen sued Young for $3.3 million, on the grounds that the record and its predecessor were "not commercial", and "musically uncharacteristic of Neil's previous recordings." In other words, Neil was accused of not making Neil Young music! If Neil's albums at the time were experimental, his live playing remained true to his past, as evidenced in this outstanding audience recording from the Santa Cruz show.

The Band - 1985-01-02 - Lone Star Café, NY (late) (SBD)

The Band

with Jorma Kaukonen

1985-01-02

Late Show

Lone Star Cafe

New York, NY

Soundboard Recording

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01. C.C. Rider

02. You Don’t Know Me

03. Honest I Do

04. King Harvest

05. My Love

06. Keep Loving Me *

07. Sick And Tired

08. Share Your Love

09. I Wish You Were Here Tonight

10. Mystery Train *

11. Crowd/Tuning

12. Blaze Of Glory *

* with Jorma Kaukonen

The Band - 1985-01-02 - Lone Star Café, NY (late) (SBD)

1980s - #1: Despite the fanfare surrounding the Last Waltz, including a full length film and a triple disc album, that November 25, 1976 show was not the last time The Band would play live. While Robbie Robertson moved on to a solo career, the other members of the group would work together in various configurations throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The Lone Star Café in New York, famous for a giant, 40 ft high, iguana sculpture that adorned the building, became a home away from home for the re-formed group. The Band played the club on numerous occasions in the late 1980s, often playing 3 or 4 nights in a row, with 2 shows each night, invoking memories of how concerts at venues such as the Fillmore East were scheduled in the Woodstock era! I was fortunate to see them at the Lone Star on October 1, 1985. My table was directly in front of the band, maybe a mere 20 feet away. This set from The Lone Star is about 10 months prior to that night, on January 6, 1985, 35 years ago today. Download this one to hear 3 of the 5 original members of The Band, This soundboard recording captures 3 of the 5 original members of The Band, along with special guest Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna, at The Lone Star about 10 months prior to that night, on January 2, 1985, 26 years ago today. 

 

The Beatles - 1962-01-01 - London, UK (SBD)

The Beatles

1962-01-01

Decca Studios

Broadhurst Gardens, London

Soundboard Studio Recording

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Like Dreamers Do

02. Money (That's What I Want)

03. Till There Was You

04. The Sheik Of Araby

05. To Know Her Is To Love Her

06. Take Good Care Of My Baby

07. Memphis, Tennessee

08. Sure To Fall (In Love With You)

09. Hello Little Girl

10. Three Cool Cats

11. Crying, Waiting, Hoping

12. Love Of The Loved

13. September In The Rain

14. Besame Mucho

15. Searchin' London

Note: Pete Best on drums

The Beatles - 1962-01-01 - London, UK (SBD)

1960s - #1: On January 1, 1962, 57 years ago this vey day, 4 young lads from Liverpool - John, Paul, George and Pete - found themselves in the London Studios of Decca records, auditioning for their first recording contract.  They played 15 songs, all selected by their new manager Brian Epstein, only 3 of which were Lennon/McCartney originals (Like Dreamers Do, Hello Little Girl and Love Of The Loved).  In just under an hour, the audition was over.  While Decca recorded the session, they eventually made the decision to reject the band, telling them that "guitar groups are on the way out" and that they "have no future in show business".  Several months later, the group met George Martin of EMI Records, replaced Pete with Ringo, and the rest, as they say, is history.  By the way, Decca learned their lesson well. At the recommendation of George Harrison, they signed the Rolling Stones to a recording contract!  Download this stdio recording to catch the Fab Four just months before they started down the road which would make them the most successful and influential band in rock and roll history.

Happy New Year 2019

A Happy New Year to everyone!

 Hope 2019 brings you peace and joy!

 Stop back at 12 noon for our first music post of the new year!