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nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Fri, 02 May 2008 10:11:21 -0500

I created or manage all these pages on one level or another

Wired Minds

christopher_robin's fresh foods

Angry Coffee

Bar Tabbies

Ka-BoomBox

Facebook profile

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Saturday, May 3 - the dj residency continues

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:59:57 -0500

Kbbflyer

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030308 Setlist

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:28:00 -0500

The wait - pretenders
Town called malice - the jam
Tears of a clown - the english beat
Hard act to follow - split enz
How soon is now - the smiths
Once in a lifetime - talking heads
Jerusalem - sinead oconnor
Cities in dust - siouxsie & the banshees
Love is the drug - roxy music
Union of the snake - duran duran
In between days - the cure
New song - howard jones
Safety dance - men without hats
Who can it be now - men at work
Dancing with myself - billy idol
Walk like an Egyptian - bangles
Vacation - go gos
Rasberry - beret prince
Girls on film nite version - duran duran
Chaka khan - Chaka khan
I can't wait - nu shuz
Don't you want me baby - human league
Cars - gary numan

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Kidz rawk!

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:01:25 -0500

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More remixes

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:58:06 -0600

Back to the Surface Through Ten Feet of Ice

Ka-Boom!Box

Underwater Escape Trick

Ka-Boom!Box

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Howling Storms Remixes

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:57:17 -0600

Swamps of Mud and Tar

Ka-Boom!Box

Inside The Frozen Maze

Ka-Boom!Box

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New KB!B double-disc release

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:14:08 -0600

Via podcast (128k resolution) - subscribe here: http://www.ka-boombox.com/podcasts.xml

Downloads (192k res) -
Journey Through Dark Waters (Band Version)
Fields of Ice and Snow (Band Version)
Journey Through Dark Waters (Ambient Version)
Fields of Ice and Snow (Ambient Version)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact: bass@ka-boombox.com

KA-BOOM!BOX DELIVERS JOLTING DEPARTURE WITH DOUBLE-DISC AMBIENT DUB RELEASE
Madison Skate Punk Veterans Execute Another 180 Degree Pivot

DECEMBER 20, 2007 (MADISON, WI) -- Ka-Boom!Box has released their second album, a 101-minute epic entitled Homeward Into Howling Storms. In a marked departure from the radio-friendly electronic reggae of last year’s Pop!, this set of sonic landscapes is drawn from a rich palette of found noise, free jazz, and downtempo dubtronica. Created by a seasoned contingent of noted Madison-based musicians, Homeward recalls DJ Spooky, Thievery Corporation, Brian Eno, The Orb, Bill Laswell, and Ultraworld.

The band: Robin Davies and Bucky Pope of Madison’s mighty Tar Babies, a Midwest punk/funk success story who signed with SST Records and recorded the landmark Fried Milk play bass and guitar, respectively. Jason Wittwer mans turntables and samplers, and Adam Powell acts as producer and chief sonic architect, providing keyboards, drum programming, and exotic audio manipulation.

“For this project, which is a concept album about trying to get home through intense storms and spectacular obstacles, we ended up writing very long compositions—twenty-five, twenty-six minutes,” explains Powell. “We are all interested in dub, jazz and experimental post-rock, so real-time collaborating led to some really interesting places; we made rules for ourselves like ‘no second takes,’ ‘embrace the random elements’ and ‘hotmix it in real time with no automation.’”

“This is a record I have wanted to make for many years,” adds Davies. “Our excursions into DJing and electronic music have cleared the path for this kind of experimentation. We let the MC-505 shine a bit on POP!, but this album is driven by that amazing instrument.”

The dubby electroclash drum pulses overlaid by organic instrumentation of the group has quickly established them as a unique and electrifying presence on the party and DJ circuit, winning fans and notoriety in the club scene. The members also hold a residency at Mickey’s Tavern as the Ka-Boom!Box DJ Explosion on the first Saturday of each month, where they come armed with vinyl to produce a highly danceable flip side to their live set. Davies is the drummer for Madison rocker favorites The Motor Primitives and The Sigourney Weavers; Pope also plays in the new soul revue Marcus King and Thee Royalty.

For a limited time, all tracks are available from the Ka-Boom!Box podcast at http://www.ka-boombox.com.

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Saturday Night: KB!B DJ Explosion

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:48:58 -0500

KB!B DJ Explosion, this Saturday, 9:30-2:30
Mickey's
Free

We do this the first Saturday of each month. This time out it's EIGHTIES...EIGHTIES...EIGHTIES ~ SUBWOOFER EDITION

I am bringing Tones On Tail, Bryan Ferry, Madonna, Go-Gos, Arcadia, Specials, Missing Persons, Human League, Adam & The Ants, B-52s debut, Eurythmics, PiL, etc.

Three other DJs makes 4. I know Newlow will be slangin' LCD Soundsystem, Bloc Party and MIA along with the Madonna remixes, so there will be some relief from the 80s onslaught. Special guest this month is DJ Adam2.

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DJ Spence

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:55:35 -0500

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Hey, did you know about my Foodie Blog?

nobody@vox.com(adampowell) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:41:04 -0500

Well, now you do:

"El Yuateco chile habenero sauce graces the table in a small plastic bottle, and suddenly the homemade tortilla chips arrive, warm and nearly gleaming from their dip in hot oil. Two salsas accompany the chips: a rich roja and a rather hot avocado verde, a concoction I've not tasted since dining at El Farolito on 24st and Mission in San Francisco's sprawling Mission barrio. This dip is nearly a guacamole: a smooth, spicy, and decadent ramekin of heat-infused pureed avocados. A basket of freshly quartered limes arrives with the complimentary chips and salsa. A Negro Modela ($3) completes the preparation for the main courses."

http://www.madison.com/post/entries/201705

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