Buster Poindexter @ NYC 1985-08-23

 

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Buster Poindexter and His Banshees Of Blue
Tramps
New York City, NY
August 23, 1985
Early & Late Show
(Two Of Us Master Series Volume 338)

Recording: Shure Mic > Sony WM-D6C

Transfer: Cassette Master > Nakamichi DR-01 (azimuth adjusted) > USBPre2 Sound Devices > Audacity > iZotope RX 10 / ozone 9 (mastered) > xACT 2.59 > FLAC

EARLY SHOW
01 Unknown
02 The Monkey Song    
03 Dead Presidents
04 The Liberace Story    
05 Don't Change
06 Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well?

LATE SHOW
07 Cannibal
08 All Night Long
09 Goin' Down Jordan
10 Good Morning Judge
11 Shopping For Clothes
12 Do Something For Me
13 Rocket 88
14 Idol With The Golden Head
15 You're Just An Old Antidisestablishmentarianismist
16 The Wedding March > Big Bopper's Wedding
17 Poet's Cafe
18 South American Joe
19 Mack The Knife
20 The Worst Beer I Ever Had
21 Instrumental Outro
22 There Is Nothin' Like a Dame
23 Let's Go Get Stoned

Known Faults:
-Early show missing unknown number of songs at the beginning
-Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well?: end cut
-Cannibal: joined in progress
-Do Something For Me: splice
-There Is Nothin' Like A Dame: beginning slightly cut

David Johansen (vocals, harmonica)
Joe Delia (piano)
Tony Garnier (bass)
Tony Machine (drums)
Brian Koonin (guitar)

Between 1983 and 2002, few tapers were as active as the "Two Of Us." Not only did they capture live performances in their local area, but they also traveled the world to record their favorite artists. Over nearly two decades, they taped over 250 artists, many of whom were recorded multiple times.

Springsteen collectors will already be familiar with some of their work thanks to "fmcleanboots," who shared a half dozen or so shows from the "Tunnel Of Love" tour before passing the baton. Yet, what may be lesser-known is the depth of their passion not just for Springsteen, but for music itself. Their dedication resulted in an astonishing catalog of artists and performances.

The "Two Of Us" followed tours relentlessly, recording club shows, theater performances, arena concerts, and everything in between capturing the sounds of big-name acts, mid-level artists, and local talents alike. On nights when a tour had a break, they sought out other artists performing nearby, ensuring no opportunity to tape went to waste. While their priority was always to enjoy the show, they often acquired tickets outside venues, working tirelessly to secure the best possible seats sometimes trading up until they achieved the perfect vantage point.

Their recordings are uniformly excellent, though occasionally the start of a show was sacrificed in exchange for securing prime seating. Before adopting DAT technology in later years, they relied on the Sony WM-D6C paired with an external Shure microphone for much of their work. Remarkably, their master tapes kept in pristine condition within a climate-controlled environment remain uncirculated, preserving their captures in perfect condition.

This series promises to be an exhilarating journey. While releases won t always follow chronological order due to the sheer volume of material, mini-series featuring consecutive dates within a tour may be shared. Along the way, we aim to upgrade existing circulating audio and introduce recordings of performances that lack any circulating source. Enjoy the ride this is not a dark ride.

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Buster Poindexter and His Banshees Of Blue @ Tramps - New York City, NY August 23, 1985
Early & Late Show

Buster Poindexter s 1985 stage show was a high-energy, lounge-meets-jump-blues nightclub act. This was the first full year of the Buster Poindexter persona as a live act.
By 1987, he would break nationally with  Hot Hot Hot,  but in 1985 the show was more raw,
more jazz and blues-driven, more like a New York nightlife performance than a pop act
Many consider the 1985 86 club shows the purest version of the Johansen's Buster persona.

this is the second Buster show we've released with many many more to come.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the "Two Of Us" for their dedication to capturing these legendary performers and preserving shows that many are hearing for the first time. The countless hours spent waiting in line, traveling, purchasing tickets, and trusting me to safeguard their life's work do not go unnoticed. Our community owes you both an immense debt of thanks.

A big thank you to my friend "fmcleanboots" for making the connection to Two Of Us and laying the foundation for what has become an extraordinary series of releases.

Goody masterfully dialed in the pitch, just as he does night after night on all our releases.

The sheer number of uncirculated shows "Two Of Us" taped and continue to provide for release is truly staggering.

Artwork is included.