An Open Letter to Our Australian and Japanese Readers

Hey everyone;

I'd like to post a quick reminder, and then shortly thereafter, ask for your help. As you may or may not already know, The Get Up Kids will be doing a brief tour of Australia, followed by three dates in Japan. The dates will be listed below, and I'm sure I don't have to tell you what great shows these will be. You're obviously here because you love the band, or at the very least have a passing interest in them, and if you have never seen them live, you are most certainly missing out. The Get Up Kids are famous for putting on an incredibly energetic and fun live show that could never be replicated by anything on this or any other site.

That said, here comes the part where I ask for your help. Now that the band has re-united, there is a new opportunity to make new live recordings of concerts for fans to have and enjoy, and you have the ability to help make that happen. There are countless places on the internet where you can find tips to help you record a concert, and many techniques available are rather low-maintenance. Any recordings made would be greatly appreciated, and as you know I always make a point to credit the original recorder and submitter whenever that information is available. You have the power to help this archive grow even more.

As I said before, the tour dates will be listed below. But first, I have a few VERY important notes:

1.) The Get Up Kids have always been extremely accommodating to their fans. If anything, this site is living proof of their willingness to help people who love their music. That being said, PLEASE do not take this as me saying "don't go to the concert, since it may be here later anyway." Not only is there no guarantee that that the show will even be recorded, but nothing will ever be able to replicate the experience of a live show. The vast majority of money made by bands comes from concert ticket sales and, especially in festival settings, merch sales. This site exists to give fans the broadest experience possible, but it also comes with the implication that you are supporting the band financially as well. So go to the show, buy a T-shirt or two and have some fun. If you record the show, that's great. If not, that's okay too. Just have a good time and continue using this site with the knowledge that you are helping support a great band.

2.) I make this request as a fan, but I must stress how important it is to look out for your personal safety. The Get Up Kids have said before that they are fine with fan bootlegs, but the same cannot always be said for venues. If you attend a show at a venue that explicitly forbids bootlegging, DO NOT RISK YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY TO RECORD THE SHOW. While many of us would enjoy hearing the concert, I cannot endorse any course of action that would get you in trouble or thrown out of a concert. It is also important to note that I make this request with little to no understanding of the legality of bootlegging concert in your country. Here in the United States, there seems to be a general rule of thumb that says if it is okay with the band, and it isn't sold, it's okay. However, I tried to do some research, but I couldn't find anything definitive on the legality of bootlegs in either Australia or Japan. PLEASE, if you plan on recording a show, look into the laws regarding doing so in your country. I do not advocate breaking any laws to get this content. That isn't to say it is illegal in either of those countries, I just want to make it clear that I do not endorse any criminal activity to procure these bootlegs. Mostly it's just to cover my ass as well as yours. Just remember to be safe and have a good time.

With that said, here are the concert dates. I have included a link to each show's page on last.fm where you can get more information, buy tickets, and more.

AUSTRALIA
2/20 - Soundwave Festival - Brisbane, Queensland
2/21 - Soundwave Festival - Sydney, New South Wales
2/25 - Soundwave Festival - Melbourne, Victoria
2/27 - Soundwave Festival - Adelaide, South Australia
2/28 - The Capitol - Perth, Western Australia
3/1 - Soundwave Festival - Perth, Western Australia

JAPAN
3/4 - Big Cat - Osaka
3/5 - Club Quattro - Nagoya
3/7 - Akasaka Blitz - Tokyo

Live At The Electric Lounge - Austin, TX (09-19-1997) [WITH VIDEO]

Type: Live Bootleg
Date: 09/19/1997
Venue: The Electric Lounge
City: Austin, TX
Other Acts: Mineral
Recorder: Unknown
Special Thanks: Samuel Miller

This recording, in addition to being the oldest full bootleg in the archive, is also the debut of a brand-new feature to the archive: Video. This show from right around the release of Four Minute Mile was graciously sent by Samuel Miller, the former proprietor of LightOfDay.com, the predecessor to The Get Up Kids Archive. He has also provided videos for two more shows currently in the archive, which will be highlighted in a new post shortly. However, in this modern age of flexibility, what matters is choice. That's why we are also providing the full audio of the show split into tracks and given the same treatment as an audio-only bootleg. Download one or download both, however you please.

And remember: In the past week we've not only gotten these amazing videos, but the rare On a Wire demos, all of which were contributed by readers of this site. If not for contributions from readers like you, this site would cease to exist. Thank you to everyone who has sent in tips, and if I haven't responded to your email, I apologize. I am making a point to respond to every tip received, even if it is one we already have, but I haven't quite gotten around to responding to everyone yet. Nonetheless, keep the tips coming, and thank you for using The Get Up Kids Archive!

Track Listing:
1.) Intro
2.) Don't Hate Me
3.) Better Half
4.) Off the Wagon
5.) Michelle With One "L"
6.) Shorty

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On a Wire Demos

Type: Demos
Special Thanks to: Michael B. & The-AMB.com

These are 20 never-before-heard demos from the recording session of On a Wire, making their world debut here on The Get Up Kids Archive! Not only does it include demos for almost every song on the album, but also features an even earlier version of “Take the Fall,” which was later featured on the Guilt Show demos, and eventually became In Your Sea.

But most importantly, this release also features a full FIVE songs that have never before been released. Those songs are “All Eyes On the Liar,” “The End Is In Sight,” “Wings and Wheels,” “Through the Haze,” and “My Photographs,” which was performed at the Bottleneck show featured on this site, although it was listed as “All of You.” This is an amazing find and a must-have for any fan. Major thanks go to Michael B. for submitting these to us, as well as The-AMB.com for hosting the original files.

Track Listing:
1.) Overdue (Demo)
2.) Stay Gone (Demo)
3.) Let the Reigns Go Loose (Demo)
4.) Take the Fall (Demo)
5.) Grunge Pig (Demo)
6.) High As the Moon (Demo)
7.) All That I Know (Demo)
8.) Walking On a Wire (Demo)
9.) Wish You Were Here (Demo)
10.) Campfire Kansas (Demo)
11.) The Worst Idea (Demo)
12.) Hannah Hold On (Demo)
13.) All Eyes On the Liar*
14.) The End Is In Sight*
15.) My Photographs*
16.) Wings and Wheels*
17.) Through the Haze*
18.) I’ll Catch You (Demo)
19.) Lost in the Light (Demo)
20.) Send Us a Saint (Demo)

* - Denotes a never-before-heard song

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Guilt Show Demos

Type: Demos

Twenty demos from the Guilt Show recording session, including two vastly different versions of songs later included on the album. (“While You Were Sleeping,” which later became Martyr Me, and “Take the Fall,” which became “In Your Sea”)

Track Listing:
1.) Man of Conviction (Piano Demo)
2.) Man of Conviction (Acoustic Demo)
3.) The One You Want (Robbie’s House Demo)
4.) Never Be Alone (Piano Demo)
5.) Wouldn’t Believe It (Robbie’s House Demo)
6.) Holy Roman (Acoustic Demo)
7.) Holy Roman (Live at the Lodge Demo)
8.) Martyr Me (Version #1 Demo)
9.) Martyr Me (Version #2 Acoustic Demo)
10.) While You Were Sleeping (Demo)
11.) Martyr Me (Live at the Lodge Demo)
12.) How Long is Too Long (Scott Litt Demo)
13.) Sick in Her Skin (Robbie’s House Demo)
14.) Take the Fall (Demo)
15.) In Your Sea (Robbie’s Basement Demo #1)
16.) In Your Sea (Robbie’s Basement Demo #2)
17.) Sympathy (Solo Acoustic Demo)
18.) The Dark Night of the Soul (Piano Demo)
19.) Is There a Way Out? (Robbie’s House Demo)
20.) Conversation (Robbie’s Basement Demo)

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