Tumblr (3.0; @thepoisoncontrolcenter-blog-blog)https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/0d59aaa703ee53cf20fb1dcd84743e52/tumblr_mv4jliRBdz1qahyhxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy 30th B-day to Mr. Devin Frank. Devin is our favorite guitar player in the world, favorite song writer, and favorite guy to beat in cards. His parents let little 16 year old Devin join the Poison Control Center and so in just a 2 more years he will have spent most of his life in this band.. Since the start Devin has made all of our songs more interesting and way better and hopefully we all added something to his. The newest tunes he has been writing are going to blow all your minds and Im so excited to get a chance to record some of them! Let raise a glass and hope now that he’s thirty all those chips dont go to his ass!</p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/64864013407https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/64864013407Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:46:30 -0500<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/1c68ae36a9235a1c8ad30675f08368ee/tumblr_mv2porKieI1qahyhxo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Exciting day on the PCC front. Devin releases the final chapter of Dracula’s Casket and Patrick’s Gloom Balloon’s Debut 7inch Single is released on Maximum Ames Records.</p> <p>Devin has started a bandcamp page where you can hear the final in the epic saga of Dracula.. It’s pretty amazing and glad he has finally released it.. check it out here..</p> <p><a href="http://devinfrank.bandcamp.com/" title="http://devinfrank.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">http://devinfrank.bandcamp.com/</a></p> <p>Also today is the release date for, “She was the One that Got Away,” 7inch single by GLOOM BALLOON on Maximum Ames Records. You can pick it up on Band Camp, Itunes, Amazon, or FROM THE BAND ON TOUR starting this week.. or hop over to</p> <p><a href="http://www.maximumamesrecords.com" title="Maximum Ames Records" target="_blank">www.maximumamesrecords.com</a></p> <p>and grab one! </p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/64773254959https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/64773254959Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:02:51 -0500Devin FrankGloom BalloonPatrick Tape Flemingrelease daypoison control centerdraculas casket<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/824f085a51ad0e27ad9e0173b3c239f4/tumblr_mu1mepUbfj1qahyhxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Patrick’s band Gloom Balloon’s debut album and single are now up for pre-sale on <a href="http://maximumamesrecords.com/2013/10/gloom-balloon-lpcd-7-now-available-for-preorder-with-incredible-extras-tour-dates-with-christopher-the-conquered-announced/" title="http://maximumamesrecords.com/2013/10/gloom-balloon-lpcd-7-now-available-for-preorder-with-incredible-extras-tour-dates-with-christopher-the-conquered-announced/" target="_blank">http://maximumamesrecords.com/2013/10/gloom-balloon-lpcd-7-now-available-for-preorder-with-incredible-extras-tour-dates-with-christopher-the-conquered-announced/</a></p> <p>Gloom Balloon will also be heading out on tour with our pal Christopher the Conquered go see them when they hit your town…</p> <p>Gloom Balloon’s debut release, <em>She Was the One That Got Away </em>(7″/DL), sounds like a modern day take on Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks, with saxes, flutes, and horns floating around a classic hip-hop beat. The single’s b-side features Bob Nastanovich of Pavement and the Silver Jews screaming imaginary horse names. It’s with that free-form style of collaboration and freedom that these home recordings are assembled.</p> <p>Side A of Gloom Balloon’s debut LP, <em>You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Disaster/Fix The Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode To Bill Doss) </em>(LP/CD/DL), features songs written on the verge of suicide, elliptically examining emotions in a wonderfully melancholy song cycle. Featuring the Finezza Quartetto, each song shifts through familiar and forgotten sounds into colorful and unpredictable combinations. Side B (<em>Fix The Sunshine</em>) is dedicated entirely to Bill Doss, whose voice you hear on track one. The side is a sonic kaleidoscope of styles exploring experimental soundscapes, electronic beats, and straight up psych-pop. Gloom Balloon is talking directly to Will Cullen Hart and Bill Doss of The Olivia Tremor Control when he sings: <strong>“All the children in the world are one day going to die, so Will, You, and I.”</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Preorder the vinyl now only as a bundle with the debut Gloom Balloon 7″ and receive:</em></strong></p> <ul><li>Advance shipping of the 7″ and album together</li> <li>Advance streaming of the album and 7″ tracks</li> <li>Collectible “gloom” balloons</li> <li>Exclusive digital download of a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “One of Us Cannot Be Wrong”</li> <li>Exclusive digital download of the acoustic demos of Side A of <em>You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Disaster/Fix The Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode to Bill Doss)</em></li> <li>An autographed copy of a page of the string arrangements for the song “Gloom Balloon”, signed by Patrick Tape Fleming (Gloom Balloon), composer/conductor H.D. Harmsen, and co-producer/musician Christopher Ford (Christopher the Conquered).</li> <li>Personalized Gloom Balloon painting by Patrick Tape Fleming</li> <li>A chance to win a big Gloom Balloon painting and a test pressing of the LP + 7″</li> </ul><p><a href="http://maximumamesrecords.com/2013/09/gloom-balloon-you-make-me-feel/">ORDER THE BUNDLE HERE.</a></p> <p>~</p> <p><strong>Gloom Balloon + Christopher the Conquered Tour Dates:</strong></p> <ul><li>10/24 – Northfield, MN – The Chapel</li> <li>10/25 – Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club (w/ Jacuzzi Boys)</li> <li>10/26 – Beloit, WI – Coughy Haus</li> <li>10/27 – Madison, WI – Dragonfly Lounge</li> <li>10/28 – Chicago, IL – TBA</li> <li>10/29 – Galesburg, IL – TBA</li> <li>10/30 – St. Louis, MO – Livery Company</li> <li>10/31 – Nashville, TN – TBA</li> <li>11/01 – Chattanooga, TN – JJ’s Bohemia</li> <li>11/02 – Athens, GA – Flicker Theater</li> <li>11/03 – Asheville, NC – Emerald Lounge</li> <li>11/04 – Knoxville, TN – TBA</li> <li>11/05 – Memphis, TN – CourtHouse Co-op</li> <li>11/06 – Lafayette. LA – Artmosphere</li> <li>11/07 – Houston, TX – TBA</li> <li>11/08 – Austin, TX – Hole in the Wall</li> <li>11/09 – Denton, TX – JJ’s Pizza</li> <li>11/10 – Fayetteville, AR – Nightbird Books</li> <li>11/11 – Colombia, MO – TBA</li> <li>11/12 – Kirksville, MO – The Aquadome</li> </ul>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/62898180586https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/62898180586Wed, 02 Oct 2013 08:20:49 -0500tourGloom BalloonChristopher the ConqueredPoison Control Centerpre orderyou make me feel like natural disasterfix the sunshine<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/760472cfe20f0eac836f66245d9f4550/tumblr_mtndafFjZw1qahyhxo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The Poison Control Center’s Patrick debut solo project Gloom Balloon to release 7inch and Record before the years out.. Gloom Balloon’s debut single <em>She Was The One That Got Away</em> (7″/DL)is coming out on October 22nd! This track’s combination of saxes, flutes, horns, and a classic hip-hop beat make it reminiscent of a modern day take on Van Morrison’s <em>Astral Weeks</em>. The single is backed with the track “Science of Love Minus Harry Harlow”, which has been kicking off Gloom Balloon’s sets recently and getting folks groovin’ like you wouldn’t believe.</p> <p>Besides providing its own great musical experience, this single will also be paving the way for the band’s first LP <em>You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Disaster/Fix The Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode to Bill Doss) </em>(LP/CD/DL), available on December 3rd. Check out the LP’s double album covers:</p> <p><strong>You will be able to pre-order both the 7″ and the LP as a bundle starting on Tuesday, October 1st at</strong><strong><a href="http://maximumamesrecords.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16e1a0b267641982c569b5270&id=aff6eb31a0&e=45cd485baf">maximumamesrecords.com/shop</a></strong><strong>.</strong> Pre-orders come with loads of great bonuses:</p> <ul><li>An autographed copy of a page of the string arrangements for the song “Gloom Balloon” – signed by songwriter Patrick Tape Fleming, composer H.D. Harmsen, and co-producer Christopher Ford</li> <li>A personal Gloom Balloon painting by Patrick Tape Fleming</li> <li>Be entered to win a big Gloom Balloon painting and a test pressing of the record!</li> <li>Exclusive download of a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “One of Us Cannot Be Wrong”</li> <li>Exclusive download of the acoustic demos of Side A of the LP</li> <li>Some actual Gloom Balloons!</li> </ul>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/62178501767https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/62178501767Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:37:27 -0500poison control centergloom balloonmaximum ames recordspatrick tape fleming<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/69113329" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/69113329">Iowa State University College of Engineering</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/thrillcat">Travis Ballstadt</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br/><br/><p>Have you seen the new Iowa State University Engineering Comercial. Yep they use the Poison Control Center song Thousand Colors! So rad, you know 3 members of the PCC graduated from ISU! So proud!</p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/60864968714https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/60864968714Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:53:45 -0500<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/d2a008594009f4f4085d90d45435933d/tumblr_ms9d1oChe51qahyhxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>on Aug 30th go celebrate our own Patrick’s B-day with a show @vaudevillemews PBR Bar featuring Pure Gut, Wolves In the Attic, Quick Piss, and Fithume (who is Aaron Hefley of Pookey Bleum’s New Band) It’s also Aaron’s B-day and Stone’s from Quick Piss.. <br/>Show starts at 5pm, its all ages, and Dj Tone Zone and Dj Hogstyle will spin till close! </p> <p>Last year Patrick’s b-day party got busted by the cops so anything can happen! PS it’s FREE! </p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/59612017103https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/59612017103Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:32:11 -0500poison control centerpure gutwolves in the atticvaudeville mews<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/fe92993f1d11cd244d790e34c79e78b3/tumblr_mqvdviJL8z1qahyhxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Patrick’s Gloom Balloon will be playing at the PBR Bar on Aug 2nd start of show at 9pm before Maids, Analiberia, and Mr. Nasti get it going inside the @vaudevillemews. Patrick will also Dj the rest of the night outside!</p> <p><br/>Next week catch Devin’s Mantis Pincers at the PBR Bar as well Aug 10th at 9pm.</p> <p>Last but not least we are excited to announce another PCC offspring! Our booking agent Shawn Krueger and his lovely wife Emily have welcomed Samuel Emmett Krueger into the world. He’s a beauty! Congrats guys!</p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/57091911039https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/57091911039Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:50:05 -0500Gloom BalloonMantis PincersAnaliberiaMaidsMr. Nastivaudeville mewspbr bar<iframe width="400" height="225" id="youtube_iframe" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GS8yjJodfGk?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=http://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>WOW Chris Ford of Christopher the Conquered covered another PCC song for his CTC Sings series, this time he tackles another Sad Sour Future tune… Yellow Image.. <br/>Well done Chris you rule!</p> <p>Go see him and HD HARMSEN on tour now! </p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/56330182091https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/56330182091Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:09:26 -0500Poison Control CenterChristopher the ConqueredHD HarmsenSad Sour Future<iframe width="400" height="225" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZAYGlBnSP80?list=UUsphdPENMfxcwSVFdEsVINw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Poison Control Center’s dearest friend and sometime fill in drummer has covered the PCC’s Tiny Isle off of Sad Sour Future for his CTC Sings Series.. Check it out above its beautiful! Go see Chris on Tour with HD HARMSEN as we speak…</p> <p><a href="http://www.maximumamesrecords.com" title="www.maximumamesrecords.com" target="_blank">www.maximumamesrecords.com</a></p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/56330029752https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/56330029752Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:06:02 -0500Poison Control CenterChristopher the ConqueredSad Sour Future<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/ca5e43a9f723d53e63c5ea8d545711bc/tumblr_mpdlqd304j1qahyhxo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday July 6th the Poison Control Center will be playing the @8035 After Party at the Vaudeville Mews with Ramona and the Swimsuits and Pure Gut! It’s FREEEEE doors open after Wu Tang finishes! Super excited ALL of PCC will be here!</p> <p>Also at noon on Saturday Patrick’s project GLOOM BALLOON will be playing the 8035 Fest on the Kum and Go Stage! This is also Free and Patrick promises a Family Friendly Set.</p> <p>Gloom Balloon will also be playing an acoustic set in the US Cellular Tent at 4:30pm! </p> <p>We are so excited for the weekend! </p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/54533731145https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/54533731145Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:49:25 -0500Poison Control Center80/358035 festivalGloom BalloonVaudeville Mews<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/b4680238bc8a10d9c302894bec2f4b34/tumblr_mp20np74Hf1qahyhxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Poison Control Center will not be playing June 29th at The Vaudeville Mews that was a miscommunication. But you should still go It’s Tone Zone Bachelor Party at The Weelers, the Slats, and the legendary Aaron Hefley is back so POOKEY BLEUM will be making an appearance! and Maybe even JOE TERRY!</p> <p>But a week later PCC will be gracing the Mews stage on July 6th at the 8035 After Party with Pure Gut, and Ramona and the Swimsuits join us as we close out another year of 8035</p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/54013335067https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/54013335067Thu, 27 Jun 2013 08:40:37 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" id="youtube_iframe" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dw2rbV2LFm4?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=http://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>the Poison Control Center’s Patrick joins Christopher the Conquered as a part of his CTC SINGS Series as he covers, label mate Trouble Lights tune <em><strong>Safe With Me</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><br/></strong></em>Check it out and all the other covers Chris has done.</p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/53359791397https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/53359791397Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:37:01 -0500Christopher the ConqueredPoison Control Centertrouble lightssafe with mechris fordpatrick tape fleming<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/b685da794e461bb61f867a0493c8b22a/tumblr_mo1jvfAD9B1qahyhxo1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday June 8th we celebrate the return of Devin’s Mantis Pincers with a show at the Vaudeville Mews.. rumor has it there will be new tunes.. with Wheelers and Quick Piss! Get down to the Vaud for this killer late show!</p> <p>Also want to take a second and salute our always 6th member… our booking agent Shawn Krueger on his B-day..</p> <p>Shawn is an amazing painter, conversation man, vegan, and he knows more then you do about Belle and Sebastian! He will also be a papa next month we couldn’t be more excited for him! Happy B-day Shawner! </p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/52405088904https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/52405088904Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:04:27 -0500shawn krueger<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/eb2f031642b640868318c0d5dcecfcc0/tumblr_mnkak3RQO41qahyhxo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Poison Control Center will be playing Gingers in Cedar Falls with TWINS on Friday May 31st at 9pm! </p> <p>Come hang it will be great! Trent Derby and Derek Lambert will be joining us and will be playing the songs you may or may not want to hear! See you soon! Cedar Falls has got one of the coolest music scenes going, so we are excited to be a part of it for a night!</p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/51640789883https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/51640789883Wed, 29 May 2013 08:24:00 -0500Poison Control CenterTwinsGingerscedar Falls<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/c200bf66eada018e48ff469b92b45054/tumblr_mn5l3gvhY51qahyhxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Birthday to Mr. David B. Olsen today! Our young gun behind the kit is another year older today! Dave joined us in 2010 and from day one was the up most pro behind the kit! I don’t know anyone who can keep better time, while keeping his eyes closed and his head back! I love his work on Stranger Ballet, his fills and craftsmanship behind the kit really shines on the record and he makes all those songs so much better! Dave I hope your eating bagels and drinking brews in Brooklyn today! Dave will be back in Iowa for our 80/35 After Party! BE THERE! </p> <p>ps this photo was not staged, and is one of the first and finest I have ever taken on my iphone!–patrick</p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/50991088363https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/50991088363Tue, 21 May 2013 09:47:40 -0500Poison Control Centerdave olsen<iframe width="400" height="225" id="youtube_iframe" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b0_gy2sPu1U?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=http://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>3 years ago this week, we released our Double LP, SAD SOUR FUTURE.. To celebrate we are announcing two upcoming shows..</p> <p>May 31st in Cedar Falls, at Gingers with TWINS</p> <p>July 6th in Des Moines, at Vaudeville Mews with Ramona and the Swimsuits & PURE GUT for 80/35 after party! This show is FREE! </p> <p>Come say hello! </p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/50498416006https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/50498416006Wed, 15 May 2013 09:58:40 -0500sad sour futurepoison control centertwinspure gutramona and the swimsuits<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/5b7565804382ffa51b8301f06656b073/tumblr_mmr8br9Xb01qahyhxo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Don’s new band Histo debut is finally released on Bandcamp! I think it’s one of the best rock albums to ever come out of Iowa! Congrats to Donald Ephraim and the band, this is amazing! </p> <p>Download it now!</p> <p><a href="http://histo.bandcamp.com/album/histo" title="http://histo.bandcamp.com/album/histo" target="_blank">http://histo.bandcamp.com/album/histo</a></p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/50364481193https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/50364481193Mon, 13 May 2013 15:45:27 -0500DON CURTISHISTOPOISON CONTROL CENTER<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/96555e5990a6d1920f76b2b605b34be2/tumblr_mlo2ukzbRs1qahyhxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Great article by @joelawler on Vinyl was featured in the Des Moines Register on Friday.. check it out here.. PCC’s Patrick and our hommie Chris Ford both have quotes as well as our man Daniel Bosman and Nate from ZZZ records!</p> <p><a href="http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130420/ENT/304170119/0/NEWS/?odyssey=nav%7Chead" title="http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130420/ENT/304170119/0/NEWS/?odyssey=nav%7Chead" target="_blank">http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130420/ENT/304170119/0/NEWS/?odyssey=nav%7Chead</a></p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/48621885652https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/48621885652Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:20:44 -0500Patrick Tape FlemingPoison Control Centerjoe lawlerChris Forddes moines register<img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/c30626ccb9073a163457ee89548ddf4f/tumblr_mlmp9rCgtX1qahyhxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy B-day to the one and only Joe Terry! The Poison Control Center’s tall warrior of whimsical wisdom is another year older and most likely another year bolder! We wanted to send him b-day wishes and thank him for all the glorious bass lines while wearing a overalls and singing hard into the microphone with his eyes as wide open as humanly possible.. The Don’t Go’s, the Friends in the Band, the Some Ordinary Visions that we love to jump around and rock too. You are the king of swing and we all miss the piss out of you! We hope your are swinging your son around like you swing your hips while dancing.. We love ya Happy B-day</p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/48567136068https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/48567136068Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:29:51 -0500happy birthdayjoe terrypoison control center<iframe width="400" height="225" id="youtube_iframe" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vnR4ZuwN19s?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=http://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Poison Control Center’s Patrick made a new music video for Maximum Ames Artist H.D. Harmsen! We are excited to say the Huffington Post is debuting it today!</p> <p>Read what they had to say…</p> <p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/thank-you-mr-dog-ears-my_b_3114228.html" title="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/thank-you-mr-dog-ears-my_b_3114228.html" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/thank-you-mr-dog-ears-my_b_3114228.html</a></p> <p>H.D. Harmsen new album is out April 30th on <a href="http://www.maximumamesrecords.com" title="www.maximumamesrecords.com" target="_blank">www.maximumamesrecords.com</a> but you can pre order it now! DO IT!</p>https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/48355235521https://thepoisoncontrolcenter.com/post/48355235521Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:51:14 -0500Patrick Tape FlemingPoison Control CenterMaximum Ames RecordsHD Harmsen