"A succinct dadaist approach to contemporary power trio dynamics"
- from Joe Carducci from "Rock and the Pop Narcotic"
"House of Large Sizes is by far the most successful, prolific, and well-known band in the history of the Cedar Valley. Began in September of 1986 by core members Dave Deibler and Barb Schilf, the band released 8 full length albums and a smattering of EPs and singles. They have toured the country extensively, most notably with ex-Pixies front man Frank Black.
"They were signed to Columbia Records in 1994 and released their major label debut, My Ass-Kicking Life, on that label. Due to internal mismanagement at the label, they did not receive the support and attention for their record, and they left the label as a result. Undetered, they continued to play music and make records with What Are Records? and The Tyros Label until 2003.
"The band broke up due for unknown reasons in late 2003. Barb and Dave currently own and operate Mohair Pear, a vintage/retro clothing store on College Hill in Cedar Falls."
- from their page on the Secret History of the Cedar Valley website
"House of Large Sizes was an alternative rock band from Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the United States. The band's lineup was primarily Dave Deibler and Barb Schilf, and featured a number of drummers throughout the group's run...
"House of Large Sizes, often abbreviated HOLS, played a unique style of rock with a driving beat, lots of rhythmic changes, unexpected rests and false endings. Although the group's music was unusual, it drew on common influences--punk rock, funk and heavy metal. Punk shows itself in the short duration of many HOLS songs. The gut-level emotional energy of the music (largely attributable to Deibler's voice and guitar style) and the band's DIY ethic also show their punk roots. Deviating from the DIY standard, HOLS released one album, 'My Ass Kicking Life,' on Red Decibel/Columbia in 1993. They worked primarily with small labels like WAR (What Are Records?) and Toxic Shock or released recordings on their own.
"Funk can be heard in Schilf 's bass playing and the throbbing, danceable rhythms of the music. Heavy metal elements are present in Deibler's powerful guitar technique and the short musical phrases from which the songs are constructed."
- from their Wikipedia page
Fester Rage's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/unclefesterrage
House of Large Sizes on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/House-of-Large-Sizes-177009362339670/
Fester Rage was an amateur videographer who from August, 2007, to September, 2015, recorded various live shows here in Des Moines, both from local acts and national. On this website, we will be only featuring the Iowa artists. But you can watch all his videos on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/unclefesterrage.
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YOUR OWN PRIVATE iOWA - Episode 20: Bleujack
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2018/03/your-own-private-iowa-episode-20.html
OTHER SOURCES: The Des Moines 4 Track Compilation Vol.1
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2018/03/other-sources-des-moines-4-track.html
YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 19: Evan Campbell
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2018/03/your-own-private-iowa-episode-19-evan.html
CULTURE MYTH - Day 2: Omaha
https://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2018/03/culture-myth-day-2-omaha.html
JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS: The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble at The Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines on Mar 4, 2018
https://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2018/03/jazzman-joe-videos-central-iowa-wind.html
One month ago...
PLAYLISTS: Mardi Gras - Iowa Style -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2018/02/playlists-mardi-gras-iowa-style.html
Three months ago...
FESTER RAGE VIDEOS: A Testament of Youth (ATOY) at The Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines on August 31, 2007 -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2017/12/fester-rage-videos-testament-of-youth.html
Six months ago...
EPISODE 51: Iowa Hip-Hop and Rap 2 (and 3 episodes of the Iowa Block Radio rap podcast) -
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One year ago...
PLAYLISTS: Random Iowa Music Spotify Playlist 5 -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2017/03/playlists-random-iowa-music-spotify_17.html
Two years ago...
Episode 27 - The Peace, Love, and Stuff Retrospective, Part 2 of 2 -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2016/03/episode-27-peace-love-and-stuff.html
Three years ago...
EPISODE 6: Iowa (and Nebraska) Celtic Music -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2015/03/episode-6-iowa-and-nebraska-celtic-music.html
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Labels: 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2007, alternative music, alternative rock, Barb Schilf, Dave Deibler, Fester Rage videos, hard rock, House of Large Sizes, live music, live performance, People's (venue), videos, YouTube
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