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The Ghost of Michael Clark CD Release weekend!

2011-10-26T13:05:00.000-07:00

THE GHOST OF MICHAEL CLARK CD RELEASE SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA!

Friday, October 28th, 8 pm. S.P.Q.R. $5-7 suggested donation. The Ghost of Michael Clark CD Release Show and Art Extravaganza.

Local musician Michael Clark (most recently of Youtube-bike-riding-fame) is releasing his much awaited new album, “Bound to Break,” at S.P.Q.R. on Friday, October 28th. Clark will be joined with special musical guest opener Brad Hoshaw, who hails from Omaha, Nebraska. Noel Anderson Black will also grace the gallery’s small stage with a reading of poetry from his new book.

But wait, you ask, where’s the Extravaganza you speak of? Well, we’ll tell you! Michael Clark, in a stroke of genius, asked eight artists to create works based on some of the songs on the new album, and those pieces will be on display the night of the show. Artists include Aaron Fanning, Heather Leech, Holly Garlow, Streeter Wright, Matt Barton, Jonas McCluggage, Mike Clark, and Kevin Ihle. Art! Music! Art based on music! Who could ask for anything more? Please join us for this amazing event!

> Pre-Order CD | Facebook Event | Artist Info

Watch "Clear Water" on YouTube from The Ghost of Michael Clark's new album, Bound to Break.

AND DON'T MISS THE PUEBLO RELEASE SHOW! SATURDAY, OCT 29TH AT THE DOWNTOWN BAR SHOW STARTS AT 9PM W/ SPECIAL GUEST BRAD HOSHAW FROM OMAHA NEBRASKA! > Facebook Event

Break Fest at Lofty's (Photos)

2011-09-05T22:53:00.000-07:00

Desirae Garcia (Haunted Windchimes) kicked off the day's festivities with her beautifully crafted tunes

The Changing Colors greeted by photographer Holly Garlow on their way in to Lofty's

Grant Sabin and Alex Koshak (The Flumps) share a laugh and a smoke during set break

Next up Rence (Dear Rabbit) bringing some energy and and coffee to the morning

Adam and Leech family making an appearance

And Joe Johnson too!

Chauncy Crandall

Ian Bourgal

Conor Bourgal (The Changing Colors) serenades the audience with his mystic folk

Inaiah Lujan (Haunted Windchimes) chatting with Heather Brown (Fuel/Friends Blog) and Conor Bourgal

Emily Wright and Lula the dog join the fun

Daniel James Eaton (Briffaut) & Desirae Garcia

Chauncy Crandall singing his songs with sincerity and precision

Briffaut gets comfortable on the floor and welcomes the audience into his world

A surprise visit from Mr. Thomas Evans (Crow Flies).

Grant Sabin conjuring spirits

Mike Clark joins Sabin for a tune

Inaiah Lujan playing some old and new of his solo repertoire

The Flumps kick it up another notch

Tyler O'Malley diggin' The Flumps set

Patrick "Pancho" Anderson (The Ghost of Michael Clark, The Broken Spoke) joins Mike Clark for a few songs

Mike Clark bearing his soul to the audience

Grant Sabin & Inaiah Lujan join Mike Clark for the last song of the day long event

"Hey Daisy" - Mike Clark (Video)

2011-09-05T22:19:00.000-07:00

Mike Clark performs his song "Hey Daisy" from his bike on Tejon St. in
Colorado Springs, CO. Shot by Kevin Ihle

> Watch on YouTube

FUEL/FRIENDS CHAPEL SESSIONS #6: FEAT. THE CHANGING COLORS

2011-09-03T10:19:00.000-07:00

(PHOTO TAKEN FROM FUELFRIENDSBLOG.COM)

(From FuelFriendsBlog.com)

There is a sweet intuition in watching brothers playing or sisters singing together. Some of that familial DNA seems to weave its way through the verses, the octave changes and the rhythm shifts. When my sister and I sing together, it’s like singing with myself but in stereo. Watching Colorado Springs’ Conor and Ian Bourgal of The Changing Colors play together, it’s as if one person splintered into two – a river of fraternal goodness.

> READ MORE

THE GHOST OF MICHAEL CLARK MAKE COVER OF PULP!

2011-09-03T10:15:00.000-07:00

> Read 20 Questions with Mike clark

1st ANNUAL INDY MUSIC AWARDS: ARTIST PROFILES

2011-09-01T10:10:00.000-07:00

The Haunted Windchimes - Brienne Boortz

(from csindy.com)

Since they first appeared on our cover three years ago, the Haunted Windchimes have gone through a few changes. Co-founded by Pueblo siblings Inaiah and Chela Lujan and Colorado Springs ex-pat Desirae Garcia, the group has gone on to expand its sound and lineup with the addition of like-minded musicians Mike Clark and Sean Fanning.

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Funeral Pop Resurection

2011-08-25T14:06:00.000-07:00

THE MEXICAN'S "FUNERAL POP" RESURECTED IN DIGITAL FORM

ATTENTION FANS OF THE MEXICAN: "Funeral Pop" is again available in digital form. This Deluxe Edition includes unreleased tracks along side the original 7 songs that is "Funeral Pop." Originally released in May of 2008, The Westword called it, "...a manic, gothic quality strangely reminiscent of Frank Black if he got really into the blues and joined a haunted circus. " Featuring the voices of The Haunted Windchimes combined with the poetry and songwriting of their brother Ravi Trujillo.

> LISTEN & DOWNLOAD

http://www.youtube.com/blanktaperec#p/c/CBB4D7ACA5A6A869/11/c876ZytxRP0

Haunted Windchimes Awarded Best Americana Group

2011-08-25T01:50:00.000-07:00

Haunted Windchimes voted Best Americana Group for the 1st annual Indy Music Awards!

And the first Indy Music Awards go to...

Congratulate them now, then get ready to hear them play at our September festival!

It's been just over a month since the last ballot was cast in our inaugural 2011 Indy Music Awards. The turnout, more than 2,500 voters, went well beyond anything we'd allowed ourselves to expect, and clearly bodes well for what we anticipate will become a valuable addition to the Colorado Springs music scene

> READ FULL ARTICLE

Blank-Tape Circus - Day 1 (Photos)

2011-07-04T01:29:00.000-07:00

Katey Sleeveless traveled from Iowa to jump-start Blank-Tape Circus!

Longspoon recording artist Ian Cooke dazzled the crowd with his one-man cello show

The Haunted Windchimes' Inaiah Lujan introducing The Changing Colors

Joe Johnson joins The Changing Colors for a tune

Desi of The Haunted Windchimes also joins The Changing Colors for a couple tunes

The Haunted Windchimes take the stage...

All photos © Christian Murdock 2011

Haunted Windchimes - CD Release Photos (5.14.11)

2011-05-15T01:09:00.000-07:00

warming up back stage before the big show...

The Windchimes tell Gregory Alan Isakov to break a leg...

Warm up scissor kicks

Group hug after a great show...

Meeting the fans

All photos © Christian Murdock 2011

A TIME TO DANCE!

2011-02-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

BLANK-TAPE RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF JOE JOHNSON’S DEBUT ALBUM, A TIME TO DANCE: AVAILABLE MARCH 4TH 2011.

JOE JOHNSON "A TIME TO DANCE" CD RELEASE SHOW

Special Guest: Tom Skora

LIVE AT LON CHANEY THEATRE MARCH 4TH 2011

221 E Kiowa Colorado Springs, Colorado

$10 General Admission | $15 Admission + CD

Doors at 7pm - Show at 8pm

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“…devastatingly beautiful country folk ballads”
- Adam Leech, Colorado Springs Independent
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Co-produced by Joe Johnson and The Changing Colors, A Time to Dance illustrates the deep roots and lineage of Johnson’s signature sound. Recorded live to tape A Time To Dance offers 12 outstanding tracks of Johnson’s heartfelt country songs. Songs that conjure ghosts of love and longing, hope and despair.

Watch video on YouTube

> ARTIST INFO > PRE-ORDER CD > BLANK-TAPE

Haunted Windchimes Prepare Live Album For Release

2011-01-30T17:44:00.000-08:00

Original post by: The Mad Mackerel

As you may know The Haunted Windchimes have become favourites of both Mrs M and myself over the past twelve months, making it into our Best of Lists for albumsand tracks at the end of 2010.

They will be releasing a live album soon with, as they say, all your favourite Windchimes songs, and to tempt us have offered up this short video teaser to whet the appetite.

Visit their MySpace here or their website here.

Download The Haunted Windchimes – Lordy Lordy mp3 (from An Evening With: The Haunted Windchimes)

Download The Haunted Windchimes – Don’t Take My Baby Away (Baby Back) mp3(from Honey Moonshine)

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Joe Johnson: Reverb Article

2010-12-02T13:49:00.001-08:00

Reverb

by Adam Leech

Moving on to the subject of more local folks, or "fokels," if you will, our very own Joe Johnson will be singing and strumming a few of his devastatingly beautiful country folk ballads at the Ancient Mariner on Saturday, Dec. 4. He hopes to raise enough dough to release his Blank Tape Records debut, A Time to Dance, early next spring.

The 12-track album, which I've yet to hear, was recorded live on an old-timey reel-to-reel by the increasingly powerful Bourgal Brothers home-recording team. It includes a "who's who" of southern Colorado guest musicians, including Jason Gilmore (Creating a Newsense), Inaiah Lujan and Mike Clark (the Haunted Windchimes), Conor Bourgal (the Changing Colors) and Josh DeSmidt (the Broken Spoke). Opening the evening's festivities will be solo sets by Clark, Thomas Evans and many special Blank Tape family guests. More info, and teaser tracks, can be found at blanktaperecords.org.

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This Saturday December 4th, join Joe Johnson and other Blank-Tapers for a night of music and more while we raise money for Joe's new album 'A Time To Dance.'

And don't forget about Blank-Tape New Years Eve Extravaganza w/ The Haunted Windchimes, Joe Johnson & The Changing Colors

www.blanktaperecords.org
www.facebook.com/JoeJohnsonMusic
www.blanktaperecords.org/joejohnson.html

The Changing Colors on HeyReverb.com

2010-12-02T13:31:00.000-08:00

Brothers Conor and Ian Bourgal are the Changing Colors. Steal a track from the Colorado Springs-based outfit's debut album below.

The Changing Colors revolve around twin brothers Conor and Ian Bourgal, who perform haunting, heartfelt songs of love and longing. On their debut album, “Ghost of Red Mountain,” the Bourgals take the notion of haunting a step further. The record — released by Pueblo’s Blank Tape Records — takes its inspiration from Emma Crawford, one of the most famous residents of tiny Manitou Springs, Colorado. Local lore has it that — sometime around the turn of the last century — Ms. Crawford’s coffin was washed out of its resting place on Red Mountain and floated right down Main Street.

The story of a dead pioneer woman floating through the streets of a mountain town fits perfectly with the spare, roomy Americana of the Changing Colors. With simple instrumentation, whiskey-roughened vocals and a sense that things could go very wrong at any moment, the brothers Bourgal tell stories and create atmospheres that will have you seeing ghosts.

The Changing Colors will perform at the Larimer Lounge this Thursday, Dec. 2, along with Jonny Woodrose and the Broken-Hearted Woodpeckers. Tickets are just $8. We’d like to get you warmed up for the show today by encouraging you to steal “That’s What My Love Is For.”

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December 31st The Changing Colors & Other Blank-Tapers will ring in the New Year at the Ancient Mariner in Manitou Springs.
Tickets available now at THE LEECHPIT and THE ANCIENT MARINER!

www.blanktaperecords.org
www.facebook.com/TheChangingColorsMusic

William Elliott Whitmore & More at the Triple Nickel Tavern (photos)

2010-11-20T14:35:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos of an amazing night of music brought to you by The Triple Nickel Tavern and show casing a night of amazing performers including artists from Anti-Records, Suburban Home and Blank-Tape!

Blank-Tape Merch! Including a sneak peak pre-release of Inaiah Lujan's Strange Dreams (Hand Silk-Screened by Lastleaf Printing)

Inaiah Lujan jump started the night and captured the audience with an eclectic mixture of new and old material from his solo repertoire.

Sold Out! At the Triple Nickel

Lizzie Huffman (Suburban Home) serenaded the crowd with her sincere and heartfelt country-fied songs.

The Ghost of Michael Clark conjuring spirits

Thomas Evans a staple in the local Colorado Springs music scene joins The Ghost for a couple of numbers.

William Elliott Whitmore channeling an ancestry of American music ranging from the Appalachia to the Mississippi Delta .

Adam Leech and Sean Fanning (Haunted Windchimes)

Joe Johnson hangs w/ The Ghost of Michael Clark

The Blank-Tape Family

P.U.L.P People's Choice Awards 2010

2010-10-01T10:52:00.000-07:00

PULP's 1st annual People's Choice Awards went down last night without a hitch! PULP readers chose which bars and bands they think are the best in Pueblo. Blank-Tape represented with winners in two categories including; "Band Most Likely To Make Pueblo Famous." Read the details below.

BAND MOST LIKELY TO MAKE PUEBLO FAMOUS:
THE HAUNTED WINDCHIMES

Having recently opened for Arlo Guthrie in Colorado Springs and with a Red Rocks show and several tours already under their belt, the Haunted Windchimes are well on their way to being nationally known. Bringing Pueblo's music scene along on their coattails, they also give you someone famous to brag about knowing. But you already new that.

-PULP

Check them out at: www.hauntedwindchimes
On tour now! www.hauntedwindchimes.com/shows.html
in Lyons and Longmont this weekend! (Oct 1 & 2)

BEST SOLO PERFORMER
INAIAH LUJAN

Inaiah Lujan is a fixture on the Pueblo music scene, fronting several different bands (including the Haunted Windchimes) ranging in style from hardcore to alt-country to blues and folk. A student of many types of music, all of which he brings to his performances, Inaiah is both a talented musician and a compelling performer, making him a clear choice for the best solo performer catagory.

-PULP

Hear Inaiah's music at: myspace.com/inaiahlujan
Upcoming Shows: October 6th at The Downtown Bar, October 18th at The Triple Nickel

For more info on the PULP awards visit: www.pueblopulp.com

www.blanktaperecords.org

Blank-Tape Fall Schedule!

2010-09-22T22:00:00.000-07:00

The weather is changing and fall has officially arrived! Below is Blank-Tape's fall schedule so far... More shows will be added as they are booked! In the meantime check out www.blanktaperecords.org

Sat Sep 25 08:00 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

Chile & Frijoles Festival - , Pueblo, CO, 81001, US

Details: The event features music‚ arts and crafts‚ cooking competitions and chilies‚ chilies‚ chilies. Held downtown along Union Avenue‚ it draws Pueblo residents as well as people from across the state and around the nation.

Tue Sep 28 08:00 PM

• The Changing Colors

The Modbo - 17 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, US

Details: with Pillars & Tongues

Wed Sep 29 07:00 PM

• Joe Johnson

Front Range Barbeque - 2330 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, US

Details: w/ Jason Miller & The Genuwines

Tickets: FREE

Thu Sep 30 07:00 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

P.U.L.P Peoples Choice Awards - Union Depot - 132 W B St, Pueblo, CO, 81003, US

Details: Reception 7 p.m.

Awards Ceremony 8 p.m.

Tickets available at Hercules Liquors and 80/Twenty Wines

for 5 dollars or 8 dollars at the door.

Fri Oct 01 08:00 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

Oskar Blues - 303 Main St, Lyons, CO, 80540, US

Details: http://www.oskarblues.com/

Sat Oct 02 08:00 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

Oskar Blues Longmont - , Longmont, CO, 80501, US

Details: http://www.oskarblues.com/

Wed Oct 06 08:00 PM

• Paleo

• The Changing Colors

• Inaiah Lujan

The Downtown Bar - , Pueblo, CO, US

Details: ticket price and more info coming soon...

Mon Oct 18 08:00 PM

• Inaiah Lujan

• Larry And His Flask

Triple Nickel Tavern - 26 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, US

Fri Oct 22 07:00 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

Salida Cafe - 300 W Sackett Ave, Salida, CO, 81201-1655, US

Wed Oct 27 08:00 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

• Head for the Hills

Fox Theatre - , Boulder, CO, US

Tickets: $8-$10

> BUY TICKETS

Thu Nov 04 07:00 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

• Elephant Rivival

Armstrong Hall at Colorado College - , Colorado Springs, CO, US

Tickets: $10 - $20

> BUY TICKETS

Fri Nov 05 08:00 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

• Steppin' In It

• Truckstop Honeymoon

Cervantes' Other Side - , Denver, CO, US

Tickets: $10

> BUY TICKETS

Sat Nov 06 06:30 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

Adobe Bar @ The Taos Inn - 125 Cam Del Paseo Pueblo, Taos, NM, 87571, US

Sat Nov 06 08:00 PM

• Truckstop Honeymoon

• Joe Johnson

Triple Nickel Tavern - 26 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, US

Sat Nov 13 07:00 PM

• The Haunted Windchimes

Tri Lakes Center for the Arts - 304 Colorado 105, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133, US

Details: Tickets Available Soon!

Tickets: undefined

> BUY TICKETS

www.blanktaperecords.org

BIG WEEKEND FOR BLANK-TAPE!

2010-09-17T00:12:00.001-07:00

THE JACK TRADES OPEN FOR A LEGEND OF THE MISSISSIPPI BLUES!

KRCC presents T-Model Ford with the Jack Trades
Location: The Triple Nickel Tavern, Colorado Springs, CO

( map )

Tickets $10 for KRCC members at the KRCC Studios - 912 N. Weber, or by calling 719-473-4801. General public tickets on sale for $15 at the LeechPit, the Triple Nickel Tavern, and on line at www.BrownPaperTickets.com $20 day of show.

www.myspace.com/thejacktrades
www.blanktaperecords.org

The Haunted Windchimes will travel south this weekend to perform at The KTAO Solar Center in Taos New Mexico. The show will take place at 7pm this Saturday the 18th of September.

Check out the KTAO website for more info

And don't forget to tune in to KTAO tomorrow morning at 8:30am for an interview with the Windchimes' Inaiah Lujan. 101.9 if you are in the KTAO listening area. Or follow this link to stream the show on-line.

www.hauntedwindchimes.com
www.blanktaperecords.org

And right around the corner Chicago's Pillars and Tongues return to Colorful Colorado for a show at Modbo in Colorado Springs with Blank-Tapers The Changing Colors! Don't miss this one.

View event on Facebook

www.myspace.com/thechangingcolors
www.blanktaperecords.org

BLANK-TAPE SHOWS - JUNE 2010

2010-06-13T18:32:00.000-07:00

June has already been a great month for Blank-Tape performances! In this post you will find our schedule for the rest of June! Including performances by The Ghost of Michael Clark, The Changing Colors, the newly formed side project from Inaiah and Desirae of The Haunted Windchimes called "The Minor Keys" and a couple solo performances by Inaiah Lujan! Read On...

Thu Jun 17 09:00 PM
• Inaiah Lujan
• Leftmore
The Senate Bar-219 S Grand Ave, Pueblo, CO, 81003, US

Fri Jun 18 09:00 PM
• Jacob Jones (on tour from Nashville TN)
• The Ghost of Micheal Clark (Members of Haunted Windchimes, Jack Trades & Wolfberry)
• Mason Reed
Triple Nickle Tavern - Corner of Wasatch and Colorado, Colorado Springs CO
Details: $3

Sun Jun 20 07:00 PM
• Jacob Jones
• The Changing Colors
• The Ghost of Micheal Clark (Members of Haunted Windchimes, Jack Trades & Wolfberry)
• Minor Keys (Desirae & Inaiah from The Haunted Windchimes)
The Red Raven-1143 Evans St, Pueblo, CO, 80913, US
Details: $5 Suggested Donation

Tue Jun 22 07:00 PM
• Inaiah Lujan
• Dear Rabbit
• Big Tree
Rubbish Gallery-17 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, US
Details: $5 Suggested Donation

Sat Jun 26 09:00 PM
• The Jack Trades (The Return Of...)
download a free new track at www.blanktaperecords.org/jacktrades.html
• The Peculiar Pretzelmen
• The Rocket Boys
The Rocket Room-230 Pueblo Ave, Colarado Springs, CO, 80903, US

MORE INFO @ www.blanktaperecords.org
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Blank-Tape Update 2010!

2010-05-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

Blank-Tapers take over Colorado Springs with a weekend of memorable moments, collaborations and performances! Below are some photos taken by our good friend Bill Starr who captured the weekend splendidly! Scroll down to see photos and a chance to listen and download exclusive cuts from 2 of the 3 weekend Blank-Tape performances.

Katey Sleeveless told her tales of love and heartbreak, hitchhiking and revolution to an attentive crowd at Rubbish Gallery in Colorado Springs CO on May 22nd 2010. Katey invited fellow Blank-Taper Mike Clark to join her in her closing song.

myspace.com/kateysleeveless | www.periodistacostilla.org/

Later that same evening The Ghost of Michael Clark took the floor to tell epic tales of death, murder and more at Rubbish Gallery in Colorado Springs. Recorded Live: May 22, 2010. The Ghost of Michael Clark consists of Mike Clark (The Haunted Windchimes, The Jack Trades, Crow Flies), Chela Lujan (The Haunted Windchimes, The Sticks, The Mexican), Patrick "Pancho" Anderson & Aaron Fanning (Solaggete, Wolfberry). The Ghost was joined by fellow Blank-Taper Joe Johnson in the set for a tune called "Bound to Break." Free download of "Jack and Jill" from this performance below!

myspace.com/theghostofmichaelclark

The Ghost of Michael Clark - Jack and Jill
Words and Music by Michael Clark. All Rights Reserved, 2010.

"The Sticks," made up of Blank-Tape's most beautiful and talented women! Desirae Garcia & Chela Lujan of The Haunted Windchimes and Katey Sleeveless memorize a crowd with their siren songs at The Ancient Mariner in Manitou Springs CO on May 23rd 2010. Listen and download exclusive tracks from their performance below. There are several opinions and questions out there of their chosen name "The Sticks," but once you listen to these tunes you'll understand! Especially when they "Stick" in your heads for days!

www.hauntedwindchimes.com | myspace.com/desiraesongs | myspace.com/kateysleeveless

The Sticks - Fight of Ages
Words and Music by Katey Sleeveless. All Rights Reserved, 2010.

The Sticks - May
Words and Music by Chela Lujan. All Rights Reserved, 2010.

The Sticks - Heavy Days
Words and Music by Desirae Garcia. All Rights Reserved, 2010.

IN OTHER NEWS:

Members of The Blank-Tape Fam will be joining in the fun and festivities at this years "Celebration of the Arts Fest" held at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs CO. We have a booth this year and will be selling Blank-Tape Merch! Including cd's, t-shirts and more! Their will also be several performances throughout the day including Blank-Tapers Katey Sleeveless (4pm) and The Changing Colors (5pm). Come on down and hang out with us! This all goes down on Memorial Day (Mon. May 31st 2010)

And don't forget to check out our summer dates for all blank-tape artists: Currently posted and constantly updated at www.blanktaperecords.org

Tomorrow Night! (Saturday May 29, 2010)

Inaiah Lujan's Strange Dreams

2010-04-25T19:31:00.000-07:00

Pueblo Chieftain's Front Row
Posted: Friday, April 23, 2010 12:00 am
BEST BET

This Puebloan just can't help cranking out the music. Inaiah Lujan of The Haunted Windchimes has released a solo EP, "Strange Dreams," and he wants so much to share it that he's giving it away. No way? Way.

Lujan has an ability to create beautiful contemporary songs that feel like they've been around for ages. Download the EP at www.blanktaperecords.org.

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Blank-Tape Artists make KRCC's Top Spins of March!

2010-04-16T23:17:00.000-07:00

Top Spins March 2010
KRCC (Colorado Springs)

via: Rocky Mountain Music Network

1. Haunted Windchimes – Honey Moonshine
2. The Changing Colors – Ghost of Red Mountain
2. Great American Taxi – Reckless Habits
2. Houses – Fall EP
3. Ethyl & the Regulars – Fill ‘er Up With…Ethyl & the Regulars
3. Flashbulb Fires – Glory
3. Head for the Hills – Head for the Hills
3. John Common & Blinding Flashes of Light – Beautiful Empty
3. Ode to the Marionette – Uncomfortable Situation
3. Tango Red Tapestry – The Window EP

Record Store Day!

2010-04-16T21:34:00.001-07:00

Howdy Folks,

In honor of record store day (4/17/10) The Windchimes have decided to post a new song from Honey Moonshine! In hopes that it will encourage you to pick up a copy of Honey Moonshine at your local Colorado Music Store. Record Stores are such an important part of any music scene and your support is necessary and vital to the survival of these now rare local treasures.

Visit www.hauntedwindchimes.com to hear "Find The Door."

In Colorado Springs:
The Changing Colors will be showing their support at the Bijou Independent Records in Colorado Springs CO (123 East Bijou ), along side other local Colorado Springs performers

In Pueblo:
The Haunted Windchimes will be joining other local Pueblo bands to show their support with in-store performances at our very own Independent Records Store located at 420 West 4th Street. The Music starts at 11am and will go on well into the night time. The Windchimes will take the stage at 5pm and have pleanty of copies of our new cd Honey Moonshine available. For an official list of performers in your area click this link.

If you can't catch Pueblo or Colorado Spring's Record Store Day celebrations, be sure to show your support by checking out your local record shop!

Honey Moonshine can now be purchased at the following locations:
The Leechpit | Pueblo Records & Tapes | and all Independent Records locations in Colorado!

Hope to see ya'll there!
-The Windchimes

Wolfberry - Hear Me (Live Video)

2010-04-11T23:06:00.000-07:00

Desirae Garcia (of Haunted Windchimes) and Aaron Fanning in the dynamic duo Wolfberry play Rubbish Gallery in Colorado Springs CO.

AN EVENING WITH THE HAUNTED WINDCHIMES | DVD FILMING AND PERFORMANCE!

2009-11-24T14:08:00.000-08:00

On December 5th 2009, The Damon Runyon Repertory Theater of Pueblo Colorado will host The Haunted Windchimes with special guest opener Theo DeCenzo. The Windchimes are scheduled to play two sets of their unique blend of old-timey Americana music that Colorado Springs Gazzete recently hailed, "Pueblo’s best export since steel!"

Don't miss your chance to catch The Haunted Windchimes on their home turf for one of their last performances of the 2009.

PLUS: This show is going to be filmed for a later DVD release

{live video} The Haunted Windchimes

2009-11-02T12:23:00.000-08:00

{click video to view}

[read a review of the show ]

{ live review } Haunted Windchimes

2009-10-26T01:06:00.000-07:00

Colorado Springs Gazette: Soundboard
By Bill Reed

The windows were fogged, the crowd was enraptured, and The Haunted Windchimes were pumping out some of the most tender, heartbreaking Americana music you could ever hope to hear.

It was darn near a perfect night of live music at the Speedtrap in Palmer Lake on Saturday – great band, intimate venue, and a crowd that cared.

The Haunted Windchimes might be Pueblo’s best export since steel, and they’re certainly one of the finest roots outfits on the Front Range...

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gazette.com
myspace.com/thehanutedwindchimes
blanktaperecords.org

BLANK-TAPE SHOWCASE 2009

2009-10-14T13:26:00.000-07:00

BLANK-TAPE RECORDS SHOWCASE! With special guests IT'S TRUE from Omaha Nebraska! This show is going to be a night to remember. If you did not catch IT'S TRUE at the Downtown Bar the last time they came through, you will not want to miss this! + Local Favorites AP/SUB, The Haunted Windchimes and The Jack Trades will make the night extra special, offering you a night of completely diverse and eclectic music and give you an idea of what Blank-Tape Records is all about! From Blues/Rock to Progressive/Punk, Folk/Americana to Indy/Pop Goodness this show will give it all!

For more information on all Blank-Tape Artists Check out:
blanktaperecords.org

Also:
myspace.com/adamitstrue
myspace.com/apoorsubstitute
myspace.com/thejacktrades
myspace.com/thehauntedwindchimes

BRAND NEW KATEY SLEEVELESS VIDEO

2009-10-02T12:25:00.000-07:00

Katey Sleeveless stopped by the Blank-Tape Studio to lay down this track "Sunshine & Water." The Song features Desirae Garcia (The Haunted Windchimes), on backing vocals, and Inaiah Lujan (The Haunted Windchimes, Ap/Sub) on Guitar, Piano and Organ. -Enjoy

http://myspace.com/kateysleeveles
http://periodistacostilla.org/

BRAND NEW VIDEO FROM THE HAUNTED WINDCHIMES!

2009-09-19T02:21:00.000-07:00

Brand new video from The Haunted Windchimes! This is a live recording of the title track off their upcoming Blank-Tape release, "Honey Moonshine."

-Enjoy
Blank-Tape

myspace.com/thehauntedwindchimes

Caitlin Rose & The Haunted Windchimes ------- (Photo and Video Diary)

2009-09-17T02:52:00.001-07:00

Miss Caitlin Rose | Finally found the artist check in!

Red Rocks Amphitheater - Morrison CO

The Windchimes found some tasty beverages

Caitlin Rose and Chela Lujan

Staying dry under the artist tent

Caitlin finishing up the set solo

Lunch Time! at City Grill (Denver CO)

Killing time before our show | Rex lounge Denver CO

Desirae explaining the properties of quantum physics to the boys of Lady Danville

Rex Lounge, Denver CO Sep,13,2009

Photos by: Haunted Windchimes / Caitlin Rose

Videos by: Aaron Hartley

FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT

theory8records.com
myspace.com/caitlinrosesongs
youtube.com/user/thecaitlinrose
myspace.com/thehauntedwindchimes

2009-09-15T15:17:00.001-07:00

The Haunted Winchimes will be performing this thursday 9-17 at the Sangre De Christo art center in Pueblo CO. From 5:30 - 7:30 for the Loco for Local Farmers Market!

BLANK-TAPE-ERS HEAD TO NEW MEXICO!

2009-09-15T15:05:00.001-07:00

The Haunted Windchimes & friends The Changing Colors and The Ghost of Michael Clark we'll be heading to NM for two shows!

Sep 25 at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe at 8pm all ages : 1400 2nd st. 5$

Sep 26 at Seco Pearl in Arroyo Seco NM for the Mad Hatter Tea Party : all ages : music art and more at 12pm

BLANK-TAPE SUMMER UPDATES

2009-08-23T12:39:00.000-07:00

This summer has been busy for all of us here at Blank-Tape Records! Hopefully that will explain but not excuse the lack of updates... We decided to take some time to bring you up to speed with our label, artists and recent releases, and also take a look at what is in store for the coming seasons and 2010!

THE FILTHY HAWK SOARS!
Our first release of Summer 09 was none other than our very own Flannel Squeezebox! "Filthy Hawk" is the follow up release to FSB's debut release "Elevator Music for the Masses." If you enjoyed the catchy synth-pop masterpiece "Elevator Music..." you are sure to enjoy "Filthy Hawk." Visit the Blank-Tape Store to get your copy today!

PARALLEL UNIVERSE!
A Poor Substitute, better known as AP/SUB unleashed their highly anticipated 6th studio release "Parallel." This album has been nearly 3 years in the making, but well worth the wait. AP/SUB brings you 11 brand new tracks of their signature style of progressive punk rock! Get your copy now at the Blank-Tape Store.

Summer 2010 will mark a historic event for AP/SUB! It will be 10 years since their first release of "The White Album!" To celebrate this occasion AP/SUB have teamed up with former guitar player and founding member Mike Neergard, to re-record, re-release The White Album... Stay tuned.

THE SHOW OF THE SUMMER IS HAPPENING HERE IN PUEBLO!

2009-07-08T20:42:00.000-07:00

THE DOWNTOWN BAR'S SUNDAY SHOWCASE:
FEATURING: DAVID DONDERO, BAD WEATHER CALIFORNIA, HAUNTED WINDCHIMES & WOLF BERRY

DAVID DONDERO

"David Dondero is a modern-day troubadour, a minstrel, a bard, a rolling stone, a traveling wilbury -- he gets around, and wherever he goes, he makes music. He's been getting around to odd parts of America, making music -- of a primarily transient, narrative, and acoustic variety, in the tradition of great American troubadours of decades past." -EPITONIC.COM

myspace.com/davedondero

BAD WEATHER CALIFORNIA

"...Trying not to go overboard about Bad Weather California is going to be tough, but Jesus, way to steal the show as it’s just beginning... At this moment Bad Weather California are probably one of the best bands playing in Denver, and worth seeing any chance you get." - WESTWORD

myspace.com/badweathercalifornia

HAUNTED WINDCHIMES

“With gorgeous harmonies, striking originals and an encyclopedic knowledge of music older than the three of them combined, Haunted Windchimes are Pueblo's finest export.” - INDEPENDENT

myspace.com/thehauntedwindchimes

The Haunted Windchimes' "Desirae" will be opening the show with her new Ukulele and Cello based duo called "Wolfberry." The show will start promptly at 9PM.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!
blanktaperecords.org

DESIRAE SOLO SHOW AT THE DOWNTOWN BAR - MAY 30TH 2009

2009-05-27T12:29:00.000-07:00

9PM | $3 COVER
myspace.com/desiraesongs
blanktaperecords.org

Sneak Peak at AP/SUB's New Album!

2009-05-26T23:43:00.000-07:00

BRAND NEW

TRACK!

KILL THE BRAIN

AND THE REST

WILL FOLLOW...

[ AP / SUB ]

hear it now at: myspace.com/apoorsubstitute
blanktaperecords.org

Pueblo Attacks Summer Tour '09

2009-05-19T16:58:00.000-07:00

Pueblo Colorado’s finest homegrown punk-rock, thrash & hardcore bands have joined forces to bring you the “Pueblo Attacks Summer Tour 09!” This line-up includes some the hardest working, versatile and energetic bands in the state of Colorado. Prepare yourself for some hard hitting steel city punk rock from the 719, coming to a west coast city near you! Show Dates will be available as they are booked. In the meantime listen to a few sample tracks & watch some videos for a taste of what’s to come… More updates soon!

check out: myspace.com/puebloattacks

Updates from Inaiah Lujan's solo project!

2009-05-07T13:35:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since we've heard anything new from Inaiah Lujan's solo project... But now we've got some updates for you. Inaiah recorded a new song "North Wind," heavily inspired by early rock n' roll. Plus! His myspace page has been updated, with a new look and fele. To top it all off, Inaiah will be performing a few solo sets in the coming days and the new show dates are up!

visit: myspace.com/inaiahlujan

The Filthy Hawk Soars -The New Flannel Squeeze Box Album

2009-05-06T01:54:00.001-07:00

Yesterday on the 5th of May, Flannel Squeezebox unleashed his new full length album "Filthy Hawk" via his myspace. Look out for the official Blank-Tape Release of Filthy Hawk in the coming days! For now get on over to Flannel Squeezebox's page to listen to this absolute gem of electro-pop goodness.

myspace.com/fsbCOLOSPRING

A Blank-Tape Message from Katey Sleeveless

2009-05-04T23:42:00.000-07:00

myspace.com/kateysleeveless
periodistacostilla.org

Haunted Windchimes to play the 2 year Rocket Room Anniversary!

2009-04-29T15:01:00.000-07:00

Introducing: Katey Sleeveless

2009-04-28T17:40:00.000-07:00

Some of you may remember Katey Sleeveless (or Katey Rxx) from our Blank-Tape Records Volume I Comp. Truth is she has always been a part of the Blank-Tape Family! But Today we make it official. Below are some videos that represent the multi-layered and talented Katey Sleeveless pretty well... However nothing captures the true beauty of miss Sleeveless like her live show, so keep on eye out for show and tour dates via her myspace: myspace.com/kateysleeveless In the meantime check out these amazing videos! The first video includes footage of Katey's recent European Tour, and a sample of what is to come on her up coming Blank-Tape Release of "Purple Coat!" The other video is called "The Government Seems to Have A Hard Time Passing Bills About Things That Are Free" (Once I Had An Open Heart) Filmed in Chama, Colo., produced by Desert Air Recording/Eric Shiveley, 2008.

For more info on Katey Sleeveless including Music, Videos & Show Dates
Visit: myspace.com/kateysleevless | periodistacostilla.org

Lone Riders Video!

2009-04-28T11:58:00.000-07:00

Aspects Of A Day - Lone Riders

Haunted Windchimes & The Jack Trades KRCC Open House (4-26-09)

2009-04-26T20:45:00.001-07:00

Photos By: Joseph Scala & The Haunted Windchimes
Taken At: KRCC Studios, Colorado Springs CO (4-26-09)

AP/SUB Live at the Rocket Room (4.25.09)

2009-04-26T03:34:00.000-07:00

Photos By: Heather Leech (thanks!)
Edited By: Viva Design Co
Taken: at The Rocket Room, Colorado Springs CO (4/25/09)

New Mexico Photos (Day 1)

2009-04-23T02:20:00.001-07:00

Day 1 New Mexico Photos
Taken in various Locations in NM
"Secco Pearl," Arroyo Secco, NM
April 18, 2009

New Mexico Photos (Day 2)

2009-04-23T01:27:00.000-07:00

"Casa De Mexicano"
Photos of: The Haunted Windchimes, Jakob Elbeckty, Joseph Scala, Katey Sleeveless & The Mexican
Photos Taken: April 19, 2009 in Espanola NM

AP/SUB to play Rocket Room in Colorado Springs

2009-04-21T13:13:00.000-07:00

myspace.com/apoorsubstitute

The Birth of The Living Room!

2009-04-18T10:38:00.001-07:00

"The Construction"
Photo: Melissa Bradley

"10 years worth of Pueblo history on these walls"
Photo: Melissa Bradley

"Sketches of our Future"
Art: Sophie Fernandez
Photo: Melissa Bradley

"719 Family lending a helping hand"
Photo: Melissa Bradley

"Color"
Photo: Melissa Bradley

"A Dream Realized"
Art: Sophie Fernandez with the help of the 719 Family
Photo: Melissa Bradley

Introducing: The Living Room

2009-04-17T17:35:00.000-07:00

What is the Living Room?

Since May 2nd, 2009, The Living Room has been a grassroots community space dedicated to providing the city of Pueblo a home for "outsider" art, crafts, music, books, performances, lectures, events, and theatre. It is located at 205 South Main St. (up-stairs) in Pueblo, Colorado. The Living Room was founded by four main organizations: Monstar Promotions (LLC), Secret Skool Of Dinosaur Destroying (SSDD), Viva Design, and Blank Tape Records.

Here are the people and organizations that have made this happen: Kevin Healey-Monster, Melissa Bradley (Monstar Promotions), Sophia Fernandez (Epic Puebloean, Muralist/Visual Artist), Capt. John-Mark Wiley (SSDD), Inaiah Lujan (Viva/Blank Tape Records/Scared Duck Walk), Joseph Scala (Happy Box, The Lone Riders), Desarae (Haunted Windchimes), Mike Pettiford (Better Luck Next Time), Nathan Widdows (Susie Palmer), Felicia Tapia (Counselor of the World), Ras Christian and Jim Taylor (Scrotus, and scratching), Sam (The Man) Montanez, Art On South Main and the Pueblo Performing Arts Guild, to name a few.

myspace.com/thelivingroompueblo
myspace.com/monstarpromotions
myspace.com/blanktaperec
myspace.com/vivadesignco

Colorado Invades New Mexico!

2009-04-12T15:53:00.000-07:00

This show is going to be amazing! Blank-Tape artist Haunted Windchimes will be sharing the stage with great friends and fellow musicians (all of which are soon to release blank-tape materiel!), Changing Colors, Katey Sleeveless and Joe Johnson. Colorado invades New Mexico for one night to have a good ol' fashion hootenanny! If you are in the area, come on out, bring a friend or two, and don't forget your dancin' shoes!

VIVA!

more info at: blanktaperecords.org

2 Blank-Tape Artists Make Indy Insider's Top 9

2009-04-06T11:55:00.000-07:00

Bring the noise

Nine area acts to keep your eye on

by Bill Forman

Despite what some may think, there's more to local music than emo singers who meticulously iron their hair before applying their makeup, and burly cover bands who believe that music died with either Jerry Garcia or the Eagles. (Oh wait, they're not dead yet.) In truth, there are a good number of artists here in town who play original music that's actually original. So here's a handful to get you started.

Black Pegasus (myspace.com/blackpegasus). Although he tours extensively, Robert Houston II — aka Black P, the Black Mexican, et al — has yet to put Colorado rap on the national map, but it's not for lack of talent or trying. A military brat and battle-rap champ, he delivers down-to-earth rhymes that offer a reality-based respite from the gangsta lien that still encumbers so much of mainstream hip-hop.

El Toro de la Muerte (bullofdeath.com). El Toro may have won Nosh's 2008 "Tejon, Tunes and Tapas" competition, but it's still as far from your typical battle of the bands winner as you can get. Imagine if Jane's Addiction's Perry Farrell could sing better and pulled together a rock band full of art students and ex-carnies, and you're part of the way there.

Grass It Up (grassitup.com). Even though the Indy's David Jeffrey is in the band, Grass It Up is pretty much Colorado Springs' most popular bluegrass group. It's also been known to do a cover of "Gin and Juice," which is just weird.

Haunted Windchimes (myspace.com/thehauntedwindchimes). With gorgeous harmonies, striking originals and an encyclopedic knowledge of music older than the three of them combined, Haunted Windchimes are Pueblo's finest export. Plus, they play tons of shows up this way, so you've got no excuse.

Hayman Fire (myspace.com/thehaymanfire). Loud-fast rules, as does loud-slow, when metalcore merchants Hayman Fire take the stage. Heads bang, guitars shred, blood flows. (OK, maybe no blood.) Their vocals seem to be slipping further into the sub-guttural range, but they can still crank out the rawk anthems.

Jack Trades (myspace.com/thejacktrades). White Stripes instrumentation in service of a rockin', stompin', hollerin' good time. Mike Clark and Todd Bruington are a little bit country, a little bit punk and a whole helluva lotta blues.

John-Alex Mason (johnalexmason.com). Whether playing with a band or doing his one-man-drum-and-cigar-box-guitar gigs, you would be hard-pressed to find a better down-home blues player in the Springs.

Nicotine Fits (myspace.com/thenicotinefits). At Nicotine Fits shows, you'll likely see Stooges and MC5 T-shirts onstage and in the crowd, which is pretty much all you need to know. Except for the fact that they do it exceptionally well.

Sanguine Addiction (sanguineaddiction.com). Today's SAT question: Sacramento is to the Deftones as Colorado Springs is to: (a) George Whitesell & His All Stars, (b) the Pinecreek Shitkickers or (c) Sanguine Addiction. If you answered c, you are correct. You may even be one of the fans who voted them Best Local Original Band in our last two readers' polls. In any event, do not turn this page until you are told to do so ...

— bill@csindy.com

Jack Trades Colorado Springs Independent Article!

2009-04-06T11:45:00.000-07:00

Local musicians abandon popular genres in search of muddier waters

by Bill Forman

Watching Jack Trades frontman Mike Clark onstage, you might never imagine that he's been playing music for just a few years. A landscape surveyor by trade, he came down with his own case of the blues three years ago during a road trip to Seattle with a guitarist friend.

"He showed me a few things, and I was pretty much hooked after that," says Clark. "Along the way, I bought a harmonica from a little thrift store and started playing blues songs or trying to play blues songs and just kind of stuck with it."

A year later, he hooked up with drummer Todd Bruington, who, unlike Clark, had been playing since his parents bought him a junior drum kit when he was 8. Clark first saw Bruington playing with the Corporate Ninjas "they were like a metal-meets-reggae funk band" and the duo has been gigging for the last two years. They're anything but mellow, attacking the blues with an enthusiasm that's as contagious as it is convincing. Neighborhood complaints have forced them to go acoustic at a few gigs, but the louder electric shows are definitely the Jack Trades' strong suit.

"Some of the songs on our albums are straightforward old-school 12-bar blues," says Clark, "and then we have some that are real aggressive electric stuff. The White Stripes are one of my favorite bands, and so are the Black Keys. When I started listening to that stuff, I realized there's just a huge following for that kind of thing."

bill@csindy.com

Haunted Windchimes & Polyjane (Live at the Senate Bar, Pueblo CO)

2009-04-06T11:38:00.001-07:00

Newest Edition to the Blank-Tape Family!

2009-04-06T11:34:00.000-07:00

THE NEWEST EDITION TO THE BLANK-TAPE CIRCUS!

Blank-Tape welcomes the LONE RIDERS to the blank-tape family! the LONE RIDERS are an all-star blank-tape line-up fronted by Nashville's own Joseph Scala (Happy Box, Sudds), and is joined by Inaiah Lujan (ap/sub, haunted windchimes, the mexican), and Miss Desirae Garcia (haunted windchimes, the mexican). Catch a special preview of what is to come on their myspace page:

myspace.com/loneridersmusic

New AP/SUB Video!

2009-04-06T11:29:00.000-07:00

ORIGINALLY POSTED: February, 01 2009

AP/SUB PERFORMING AT PUEBLO'S VFW

AP/SUB posts a video of their recent performance at Pueblo's VFW! This was the first of many MONSTAR PROMTIONS shows in the southern Colorado region! Monstar and Blank-Tape have joined forces to bring more shows and deverse music to Pueblo! We have plans to open a venue/distro/recording-space, more details soon

New Haunted Windchimes Video!

2009-04-06T11:10:00.000-07:00

ORIGINALLY POSTED: January, 30 2009

WINDCHIMES LEAK A VIDEO TRACK FROM THEIR UP-COMING RELEASE!

The Haunted Windchimes leak a video track from the up-and coming blank-tape records release, "Honey Moonshine." The video for song, "Waitin' for a Train," (no, not that old Jimmie Rogers song, although it was inpired by it) was made by Inaiah Lujan of the Windchimes using 137 photograph stills he took durring an hour long band rehearsal

The Jack Trades make Blank-Tape Debuit

2009-04-06T10:51:00.000-07:00

ORIGINALLY POSTED: January 17, 2009

BLANK-TAPE WELCOMES OUR NEWEST EDITION "THE JACK TRADES"

The Jack Trades make their Blank-Tape Records debut with their new album "Whiskey Well." This album effortlessly moves you through 17 tracks of pure un-cut Country/Blues that will be stuck in your head and your cd player for days! A Bonus track includes an appearance by Blank-Tape's own Haunted Windchimes! Don't miss your chance to get a copy of this amazing disc limited to only 1000 copies.

Haunted Windchimes make the cover of Colorado Springs Independent!

2009-04-06T10:23:00.000-07:00

ORIGINALLY POSTED: September 18, 2008
American dreamers

Pueblo's Haunted Windchimes embrace the spirit of the road

by Bill Forman

Ask Inaiah Lujan for a lyric, and he'll likely end up singing you a whole song.

"I've got to sing it in order to remember it," he apologizes, reaching for the nearest ukulele and venturing into "American Dream," a ballad he wrote during a hitchhiking tour across the United States.

Long before he reaches the chorus "And I'll give thanks to the cities / Who fed us and kept us clean / And to hell with all the rest of you / Destroying the American Dream" the other Haunted Windchimes have softly joined in, along with a couple of houseguests who clearly know all the words as well