Aadam Jacobs joins us to discuss his amazing treasure trove of live recordings. Starting in the mid-1980's, Aadam has documented an incredible portion of the Chicago music scene as the guy in the back with the tape recorder. His archive of shows from iconic Chicago clubs like Lounge Ax, Schubas, Metro, West End and many more includes bands like Husker Du, Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo, Wilco, 11th Dream Day and 1000's more.
Time stamps:
1:32: how did you get started recording shows?
3:10: what was the first show you recorded?
4:10: when was the first time you listened to your recording of a show?
5:25: how do you keep track of all the shows you've recorded?
6:08: are you trying to be inconspicuous when you tape?
8:25: was there a show that you felt like you figured out recording?
11:45: did your quality get more consistent?
14:25: do you become friends with the sound guy?
18:00: does recording the show enhance your experience?
20:55: is there satisfaction that people in the Chicago community respect what you did?
25:00: is this recording obsession satiated by the act of recording?
29:35: do you remember "first" shows?
31:40: had a good thing going at Metro and I fucked it up
35:10: how did your recordings make it to Mogwai?
38:00: have you said "no" to bands?
39:50: working with Mekons, Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo, Wilco
45:40: you've seen & documented so much music
46:20: were there bands on the upswing that you identified?
49:00: treasure trove of unknown bands
51:00: does Aadam like Green?
52:55: Material Issue issue
54:00: was there only one type of music you recorded?
60:55: do you still have the same passion to record?
67:10: what's your plan to preserve this archive of shows?
75:10: amazing concerts at the Fireside Bowl
79:00: favorite show is Chicago?
81:30: deep dish or thin crust?
83:10: favorite cheap beverage?
84:45: favorite record store?
89:20: favorite venue to record in?
