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Just got a call a few moments ago. a local band has a really good gig
lined up and at the last minute their bass player gets a bad dose of the stomach flu and wondered if I could be a stand in.. SURE! Happy New Year! |
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JimH wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... Just got a call a few moments ago. a local band has a really good gig lined up and at the last minute their bass player gets a bad dose of the stomach flu and wondered if I could be a stand in.. SURE! Happy New Year! How did it go? Happy New Year to you and your family also. Oh Jim,A Happy New Year to you and yours as well! The gig was great! I've played with these guys before, and it was a 40's big band type set up. we did stuff by Glen Miller, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, etc. etc. About anything delicious was available. Anything from Prim rib (I don't eat raw meat, though) to crab puffs,alaskan salmon, and the list goes on. I took it easy on the eats,. No need to stuff yourself and be miserable for a week. This was a corp. affair. Very good crowd, and no loud rolling drunks. Some gal wanted to sing with the band, and usually that turns into some catastrophe, but the main guy with the band knew her and seeing she is the CEO's daughter.. well.... she did a great job on Tommy Dorsey's "I'm getting sentimental over you" You could tell she was a fan of Diana Krall. I confess, I really didn't know that tune very well, so I "faked it" (stumbled though it) and it did turn out rather well....I think. About 200 +/- people there. Played for 4 hrs, got $400.00. Plus, did an extra 1/2 hr. got another $100.00. A lot of money throwing around for a 5 piece band. These guys are a whole lot more top class than I am. The guitar player is right up there with the likes of Joe Pass, or Barney Kessel. When he was younger and lived in New york, he used to get playing tips from Les Paul himself. Anyhow, the wife and I got home at about 6:30 yesterday morning, and I must have slept till about 3 in the afternoon, then laid around the rest of the day and evening. It sure was fun, but I wouldn't want to make a steady habit of it anymore. Glad I didn't have to go to work the next day. But if they call again, I'll probably do it again. |
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On Jan 2, 10:58*am, Tim wrote:
JimH wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... Just got a call a few moments ago. a local band has a really good gig lined up and at the last minute their *bass player gets a bad dose of the stomach flu and wondered if I could be a stand in.. SURE! Happy New Year! How did it go? Happy New Year to you and your family also. Oh Jim,A Happy New Year to you and yours as well! *The gig was great! *I've played with these guys before, and it was a 40's big band type set up. we did stuff by Glen Miller, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, etc. etc. About anything delicious was available. Anything from Prim rib (I don't eat raw meat, though) to crab puffs,alaskan salmon, and the list goes on. I took it easy on the eats,. No need to stuff yourself and be miserable for a week. This was a corp. affair. Very good crowd, and no loud rolling drunks. Some gal wanted to sing with the band, and usually that turns into some catastrophe, but the main guy with the band knew her and seeing she is the CEO's daughter.. well.... she did a great job on Tommy Dorsey's "I'm getting sentimental over you" *You could tell she was a fan of Diana Krall. *I confess, I really didn't know that tune very well, so I "faked it" (stumbled though it) and it did turn out rather well....I think. About 200 +/- people there. Played for 4 hrs, got $400.00. Plus, did an extra 1/2 hr. got another $100.00. *A lot of money throwing around for a 5 piece band. *These guys are a whole lot more top class than I am. The guitar player is right up there with the likes of Joe Pass, or Barney Kessel. When he was younger and lived in New york, he used to get playing tips from Les Paul himself. Anyhow, the wife and I got home at about 6:30 yesterday morning, and I must have slept till about 3 in the afternoon, then laid around the rest of the day and evening. It sure was fun, but I wouldn't want to make a steady habit of it anymore. Glad I didn't have to go to work the next day. * But if they call again, I'll probably do it again. Diana Krall is a very talented lady. |
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wrote: On Jan 2, 10:58?am, Tim wrote: JimH wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... Just got a call a few moments ago. a local band has a really good gig lined up and at the last minute their ?bass player gets a bad dose of the stomach flu and wondered if I could be a stand in.. SURE! Happy New Year! How did it go? Happy New Year to you and your family also. Oh Jim,A Happy New Year to you and yours as well! ?The gig was great! ?I've played with these guys before, and it was a 40's big band type set up. we did stuff by Glen Miller, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, etc. etc. About anything delicious was available. Anything from Prim rib (I don't eat raw meat, though) to crab puffs,alaskan salmon, and the list goes on. I took it easy on the eats,. No need to stuff yourself and be miserable for a week. This was a corp. affair. Very good crowd, and no loud rolling drunks. Some gal wanted to sing with the band, and usually that turns into some catastrophe, but the main guy with the band knew her and seeing she is the CEO's daughter.. well.... she did a great job on Tommy Dorsey's "I'm getting sentimental over you" ?You could tell she was a fan of Diana Krall. I confess, I really didn't know that tune very well, so I "faked it" (stumbled though it) and it did turn out rather well....I think. About 200 +/- people there. Played for 4 hrs, got $400.00. Plus, did an extra 1/2 hr. got another $100.00. ?A lot of money throwing around for a 5 piece band. ?These guys are a whole lot more top class than I am. The guitar player is right up there with the likes of Joe Pass, or Barney Kessel. When he was younger and lived in New york, he used to get playing tips from Les Paul himself. Anyhow, the wife and I got home at about 6:30 yesterday morning, and I must have slept till about 3 in the afternoon, then laid around the rest of the day and evening. It sure was fun, but I wouldn't want to make a steady habit of it anymore. Glad I didn't have to go to work the next day. ? But if they call again, I'll probably do it again. Diana Krall is a very talented lady. Absolutely! I think I've got about every one of her cd's. |
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On Jan 2, 11:53*am, Tim wrote:
wrote: On Jan 2, 10:58?am, Tim wrote: JimH wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... Just got a call a few moments ago. a local band has a really good gig lined up and at the last minute their ?bass player gets a bad dose of the stomach flu and wondered if I could be a stand in.. SURE! Happy New Year! How did it go? Happy New Year to you and your family also. Oh Jim,A Happy New Year to you and yours as well! ?The gig was great! ?I've played with these guys before, and it was a 40's big band type set up. we did stuff by Glen Miller, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, etc. etc. About anything delicious was available. Anything from Prim rib (I don't eat raw meat, though) to crab puffs,alaskan salmon, and the list goes on. I took it easy on the eats,. No need to stuff yourself and be miserable for a week. This was a corp. affair. Very good crowd, and no loud rolling drunks. Some gal wanted to sing with the band, and usually that turns into some catastrophe, but the main guy with the band knew her and seeing she is the CEO's daughter.. well.... she did a great job on Tommy Dorsey's "I'm getting sentimental over you" ?You could tell she was a fan of Diana Krall. I confess, I really didn't know that tune very well, so I "faked it" (stumbled though it) and it did turn out rather well....I think. About 200 +/- people there. Played for 4 hrs, got $400.00. Plus, did an extra 1/2 hr. got another $100.00. ?A lot of money throwing around for a 5 piece band. ?These guys are a whole lot more top class than I am. The guitar player is right up there with the likes of Joe Pass, or Barney Kessel. When he was younger and lived in New york, he used to get playing tips from Les Paul himself. Anyhow, the wife and I got home at about 6:30 yesterday morning, and I must have slept till about 3 in the afternoon, then laid around the rest of the day and evening. It sure was fun, but I wouldn't want to make a steady habit of it anymore. Glad I didn't have to go to work the next day. ? But if they call again, I'll probably do it again. Diana Krall is a very talented lady. Absolutely! *I think I've got about every one of her cd's.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Watched a full length concert video of her. She is amazing. Sweet music seems to ooze from her pores! |
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On Jan 2, 12:17*pm, wrote:
On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 09:07:23 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Jan 2, 11:53*am, Tim wrote: call again, I'll probably do it again. Diana Krall is a very talented lady. Absolutely! *I think I've got about every one of her cd's.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Watched a full length concert video of her. She is amazing. Sweet music seems to ooze from her pores! Antibiotics should clear that right up! Probably won't help for your dumbass remarks, though. |
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wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 09:07:23 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Jan 2, 11:53?am, Tim wrote: call again, I'll probably do it again. Diana Krall is a very talented lady. Absolutely! ?I think I've got about every one of her cd's.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Watched a full length concert video of her. She is amazing. Sweet music seems to ooze from her pores! Antibiotics should clear that right up! LOL! Well, I was thinking more like Whiskey or Gin usually cures a dose of the "sweet music" in short order... REALLY short order! |
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wrote: Watched a full length concert video of her. She is amazing. Sweet music seems to ooze from her pores! Speaking of.... a guy told me once, that you could always tell when you were listening to a great blues band, because there was BBQ sauce oozing out of the PA speakers.... |
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On Jan 2, 1:11*pm, Tim wrote:
wrote: Watched a full length concert video of her. She is amazing. Sweet music seems to ooze from her pores! Speaking of.... a guy told me once, that you could always tell when you were listening to a great blues band, because there was BBQ sauce oozing out of the PA speakers.... Yep, and we've got some great blues and Q places around here! |
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wrote: On Jan 2, 1:11?pm, Tim wrote: wrote: Watched a full length concert video of her. She is amazing. Sweet music seems to ooze from her pores! Speaking of.... a guy told me once, that you could always tell when you were listening to a great blues band, because there was BBQ sauce oozing out of the PA speakers.... Yep, and we've got some great blues and Q places around here! You've got it made! There's nothing around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen. I rememeber a couple years ago I was in the St.L area and went down to the Broadway Oyster Bar . It's a run down old place, or at least looks that way on the outside. Inside it's blues bar in the front and cajun sea food in the back. You walk into the place and you know they mean business. Perfect! The night I was there, the band was "Erma Bakker and the St. Louis All- Stars" Erma was about 5'5", was about as round as she was tall, verrrry black, and had a gold cross on one of her front teeth. Man could she belt the blues! She had one of those magicly raunchy voices that was perfect for that type of venue. Plus the lead guitarist could handle a Strat like very much like Rory Galleger, and play slide like Johnny Winter. I couldn't hang around long, but for about an hr. and a half I was in 7th heaven. In ways I wish that kind of thing was local shearly for the easy access, but then again, it would probably get old if it was available all the time next time I'm down there, I'll hit the place up again. http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/ |
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On Jan 2, 2:58*pm, Tim wrote:
wrote: On Jan 2, 1:11?pm, Tim wrote: wrote: Watched a full length concert video of her. She is amazing. Sweet music seems to ooze from her pores! Speaking of.... a guy told me once, that you could always tell when you were listening to a great blues band, because there was BBQ sauce oozing out of the PA speakers.... Yep, and we've got some great blues and Q places around here! You've got it made! *There's nothing *around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen. I rememeber a couple years ago I was in the St.L area and went down to the Broadway Oyster Bar . It's a run down old place, or at least looks that way on the outside. Inside it's blues bar in the front and cajun sea food in the back. *You walk into the place and you know they mean business. Perfect! The night I was there, the band was "Erma Bakker and the St. Louis All- Stars" *Erma was about 5'5", was about as round as she was tall, verrrry black, and had a gold cross on one of her front teeth. *Man could she belt the blues! She had one of those magicly raunchy voices that was perfect for that type of venue. Plus the lead guitarist could handle a Strat like very much like Rory Galleger, and play slide like Johnny Winter. I couldn't hang around long, but for about an hr. and a half *I was in 7th heaven. In ways I wish that kind of thing was local shearly for the easy access, but then again, it would probably get old if it was available all the time *next time I'm down there, I'll hit the place up again. http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/ Looks like a great place. We've got some real down home stuff here, as well as some more off the shelf sort of places. One of my favorites: http://www.fatmattsribshack.com/ |
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wrote: On Jan 2, 2:58?pm, Tim wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 1:11?pm, Tim wrote: wrote: Watched a full length concert video of her. She is amazing. Sweet music seems to ooze from her pores! Speaking of.... a guy told me once, that you could always tell when you were listening to a great blues band, because there was BBQ sauce oozing out of the PA speakers.... Yep, and we've got some great blues and Q places around here! You've got it made! ?There's nothing ?around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen. I rememeber a couple years ago I was in the St.L area and went down to the Broadway Oyster Bar . It's a run down old place, or at least looks that way on the outside. Inside it's blues bar in the front and cajun sea food in the back. ?You walk into the place and you know they mean business. Perfect! The night I was there, the band was "Erma Bakker and the St. Louis All- Stars" ?Erma was about 5'5", was about as round as she was tall, verrrry black, and had a gold cross on one of her front teeth. ?Man could she belt the blues! She had one of those magicly raunchy voices that was perfect for that type of venue. Plus the lead guitarist could handle a Strat like very much like Rory Galleger, and play slide like Johnny Winter. I couldn't hang around long, but for about an hr. and a half ?I was in 7th heaven. In ways I wish that kind of thing was local shearly for the easy access, but then again, it would probably get old if it was available all the time ?next time I'm down there, I'll hit the place up again. http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/ Looks like a great place. We've got some real down home stuff here, as well as some more off the shelf sort of places. One of my favorites: http://www.fatmattsribshack.com/ I've heard of Fat Matts. Some friends of mine who travel back and forth from Fla. stop in there quite frequently. They love it! |
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On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote: You've got it made! There's nothing around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". I look around and sure enough... :) Pretty cool. |
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On Jan 2, 4:21*pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! *There's nothing *around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. *Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. *Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. *I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". *I look around and sure enough... *:) Pretty cool. * Had a similar experience when I went with a bunch of buds to see Earth, Wind, and Fire, maybe 74-75?? |
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". I look around and sure enough... :) Pretty cool. It you haven't ... check out the tribute BB gives to Eric Clapton in the 2007 Crossroads album. Pure class. Hard to believe he's 81 years old. Eisboch |
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. Kind of ruins it for me. Thing is, there are all kinds of different blues styles, dating back a long way. I really like some, and don't like others. Eisboch |
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On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:38:04 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message .. . So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". I look around and sure enough... :) Pretty cool. It you haven't ... check out the tribute BB gives to Eric Clapton in the 2007 Crossroads album. Pure class. Hard to believe he's 81 years old. I have it - it is outstanding. Another great album is Riding with the King - BB and Clapton. |
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On Jan 2, 4:21*pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! *There's nothing *around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. *Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. *Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. *I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". *I look around and sure enough... *:) Pretty cool. * There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! |
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On Jan 3, 7:25*am, wrote:
On Jan 2, 4:21*pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Yep, some of those poor kids won't make it past the local bar on "Jam night", And in ways I think some are way too good to be /or become "commercialized" . sad to say.... |
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On Jan 3, 8:31*am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! *There's nothing *around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. *Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. *Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. *I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". *I look around and sure enough... *:) Pretty cool. * There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Daddy D'z: http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil...daddy_d_z.html Do you ever go to Blind Willies? Kind of over rated, but you can get some damned good acts in there. Always too damned crowded though. |
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On Jan 3, 8:47*am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! *There's nothing *around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. *Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. *Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. *I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". *I look around and sure enough... *:) Pretty cool. * There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located? I have always loved blues, including blues/rock groups such as the Allman Bros. and Eric Clapton. *Many years ago, Underground Atlanta had an old time musician who played the classic Black-blues (ie Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf etc). *I think his name was Red.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - At Dante's? |
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On Dec 31 2007, 6:23*pm, Tim wrote:
Just got a call a few moments ago. a local band has a really good gig lined up and at the last minute their *bass player gets a bad dose of the stomach flu and wondered if I could be a stand in.. SURE! Happy New Year! That's excellent especially since NYE gigs usually pay about twice what other gigs do. Hope you had fun. My current cover band took the night off because our lead singer had plans to be away then, that she already had when she joined the band earlier this year. I kept hoping to get a similar last minute call for a fill-in (I play keyboards), you never know, but nope ended up staying home with the wife and kids to watch the ball drop and Miley Cyrus and Carrie Underwood and Fall Out Boy sing on tv. Boy for some reason New Year's Eve seemed to be a lot more fun twenty years ago or so! Luckily the band I'm working regularly with now already has a pretty full slate of gigs filling in all the way through the summer, so that should help keep out on the water on the waverunner this summer. richforman |
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On Jan 3, 8:31 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! There's nothing around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". I look around and sure enough... :) Pretty cool. There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Daddy D'z: http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil...daddy_d_z.html Do you ever go to Blind Willies? Kind of over rated, but you can get some damned good acts in there. Always too damned crowded though. I will have to check out Daddy D's. I have been to Blind Willies, but i really don't like the Virginia-Highland's crowd. Too yuppish for me. |
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On Jan 3, 8:47 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! There's nothing around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". I look around and sure enough... :) Pretty cool. There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located? I have always loved blues, including blues/rock groups such as the Allman Bros. and Eric Clapton. Many years ago, Underground Atlanta had an old time musician who played the classic Black-blues (ie Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf etc). I think his name was Red.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - At Dante's? This is the guy I was talking about, Piano Red: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_Red |
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On Jan 3, 4:12*pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote: wrote: On Jan 3, 8:47 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! *There's nothing *around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. *Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. *Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. *I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". *I look around and sure enough... *:) Pretty cool. * There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located? I have always loved blues, including blues/rock groups such as the Allman Bros. and Eric Clapton. *Many years ago, Underground Atlanta had an old time musician who played the classic Black-blues (ie Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf etc). *I think his name was Red.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - At Dante's? Nope, it was on the main street, it was a pub and he played at the window. *It was about a half a block from Dante's. *I think he was blind, but it has been many years. *I have always thought of Dante's asng playing Jazz , not blues.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - They go back and forth. Seems like I go to underground every couple of years, and Dante's is either blues or jazz. It's pretty much a tourist trap, anyway. |
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On Jan 3, 4:16*pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote: wrote: On Jan 3, 8:31 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! *There's nothing *around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. *Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. *Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. *I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". *I look around and sure enough... *:) Pretty cool. * There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Daddy D'z: http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil...daddy_d_z.html Do you ever go to Blind Willies? Kind of over rated, but you can get some damned good acts in there. Always too damned crowded though. I will have to check out Daddy D's. *I have been to Blind Willies, but i really don't like the Virginia-Highland's crowd. *Too yuppish for me.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Bingo. I only go to Blind Willies if it's someone I saw and really like. |
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wrote: That's excellent especially since NYE gigs usually pay about twice what other gigs do. Hope you had fun. Well, that also goes with the geographical location as well. I'm talking about Southern Centeral Illinois, not Chicago, NyC. or LA. The fun was worth more than the gig pay, though. My current cover band took the night off because our lead singer had plans to be away then, that she already had when she joined the band earlier this year. I kept hoping to get a similar last minute call for a fill-in (I play keyboards), One time you might, and I hope you do! you never know, but nope ended up staying home with the wife and kids to watch the ball drop and Miley Cyrus and Carrie Underwood and Fall Out Boy sing on tv. ZZZZzzzzzzz! Boy for some reason New Year's Eve seemed to be a lot more fun twenty years ago or so! No kidding! Luckily the band I'm working regularly with now already has a pretty full slate of gigs filling in all the way through the summer, so that should help keep out on the water on the waverunner this summer. richforman Good luck in everything you do, Rich! |
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wrote: There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Daddy D'z: http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil...daddy_d_z.html Unless my computer monitor is bad I see a bunch of white folks in the picture on the link you provided booger. Barbecue in Atlanta? Ha! This is where you get barbecue: Arthur Bryant's 1727 Brooklyn Ave, at E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64127 Danny Edwards Famous Kansas City Barbecue 1227 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106 Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue 13441 Holmes Rd, Martin City, MO 64145 LC's Barbeque 5800 Blue Pkwy, at Coal Mine Rd, Kansas City, MO 64129 Bryant's was always the best. Still is. |
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JimH wrote:
wrote: There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Daddy D'z: http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil...daddy_d_z.html Unless my computer monitor is bad I see a bunch of white folks in the picture on the link you provided booger. It is actually in a area that was 99% black, in the last 5 years has become gentrified, so it is now racially mixed. |
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On Jan 3, 4:12*pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: wrote: On Jan 3, 8:47 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! *There's nothing *around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. *Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. *Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. *I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". *I look around and sure enough... *:) Pretty cool. * There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located? I have always loved blues, including blues/rock groups such as the Allman Bros. and Eric Clapton. *Many years ago, Underground Atlanta had an old time musician who played the classic Black-blues (ie Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf etc). *I think his name was Red.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - At Dante's? Nope, it was on the main street, it was a pub and he played at the window. *It was about a half a block from Dante's. *I think he was blind, but it has been many years. *I have always thought of Dante's asng playing Jazz , not blues.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - They go back and forth. Seems like I go to underground every couple of years, and Dante's is either blues or jazz. It's pretty much a tourist trap, anyway.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - There's a Dante's in the atlanta area? Unless it's a different ownership, I thought there was only one Dante's and that was in LA region. Really famous jazz club out there... |
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Tim wrote:
On Jan 3, 3:25 pm, wrote: On Jan 3, 4:12 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: wrote: On Jan 3, 8:47 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! There's nothing around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". I look around and sure enough... :) Pretty cool. There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located? I have always loved blues, including blues/rock groups such as the Allman Bros. and Eric Clapton. Many years ago, Underground Atlanta had an old time musician who played the classic Black-blues (ie Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf etc). I think his name was Red.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - At Dante's? Nope, it was on the main street, it was a pub and he played at the window. It was about a half a block from Dante's. I think he was blind, but it has been many years. I have always thought of Dante's asng playing Jazz , not blues.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - They go back and forth. Seems like I go to underground every couple of years, and Dante's is either blues or jazz. It's pretty much a tourist trap, anyway.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - There's a Dante's in the atlanta area? Unless it's a different ownership, I thought there was only one Dante's and that was in LA region. Really famous jazz club out there... It is Dante's Down the Hatch. It was designed to resemble an old windjammer. They used to have one in Underground, and one uptown in Buckhead. They have closed the Underground location. http://www.dantesdownthehatch.com/ |
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On Jan 3, 6:50*pm, HK wrote:
JimH wrote: wrote: There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Daddy D'z: http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil...daddy_d_z.html Unless my computer monitor is bad I see a bunch of white folks in the picture on the link you provided booger. Barbecue in Atlanta? Ha! This is where you get barbecue: Arthur Bryant's 1727 Brooklyn Ave, at E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64127 Danny Edwards Famous Kansas City Barbecue 1227 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106 Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue 13441 Holmes Rd, Martin City, MO 64145 LC's Barbeque 5800 Blue Pkwy, at Coal Mine Rd, Kansas City, MO 64129 Bryant's was always the best. Still is.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Um, don't know if you know this, but Atlanta is one of the bbq meccas right along with KC. But of course, you know everything, done all seen all. How many of the famous Atlanta area bbq places have you visited to compare? |
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On Jan 3, 8:39*pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote: JimH wrote: wrote: There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Daddy D'z: http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil...daddy_d_z.html Unless my computer monitor is bad I see a bunch of white folks in the picture on the link you provided booger. It is actually in a area that was 99% black, in the last 5 years has become gentrified, so it is now racially mixed.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Well, Jim's an idiot! |
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On Jan 3, 10:10*pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote: Tim wrote: On Jan 3, 3:25 pm, wrote: On Jan 3, 4:12 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: wrote: On Jan 3, 8:47 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! *There's nothing *around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. *Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. *Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. *I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". *I look around and sure enough... *:) Pretty cool. * There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located? I have always loved blues, including blues/rock groups such as the Allman Bros. and Eric Clapton. *Many years ago, Underground Atlanta had an old time musician who played the classic Black-blues (ie Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf etc). *I think his name was Red.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - At Dante's? Nope, it was on the main street, it was a pub and he played at the window. *It was about a half a block from Dante's. *I think he was blind, but it has been many years. *I have always thought of Dante's asng playing Jazz , not blues.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - They go back and forth. Seems like I go to underground every couple of years, and Dante's is either blues or jazz. It's pretty much a tourist trap, anyway.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - There's a Dante's in the atlanta area? Unless it's a different ownership, I thought there was only one Dante's and that was in LA region. *Really famous jazz club out there... It is Dante's Down the Hatch. *It was designed to resemble an old windjammer. *They used to have one in Underground, and one uptown in Buckhead. *They have closed the Underground location.http://www.dantesdownthehatch.com/- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Now some of the best Q without the blues bands comes from Harold's. http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil..._barbecue.html |
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wrote in message ... On Jan 3, 10:10 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Tim wrote: On Jan 3, 3:25 pm, wrote: On Jan 3, 4:12 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: wrote: On Jan 3, 8:47 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! There's nothing around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". I look around and sure enough... :) Pretty cool. There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located? I have always loved blues, including blues/rock groups such as the Allman Bros. and Eric Clapton. Many years ago, Underground Atlanta had an old time musician who played the classic Black-blues (ie Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf etc). I think his name was Red.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - At Dante's? Nope, it was on the main street, it was a pub and he played at the window. It was about a half a block from Dante's. I think he was blind, but it has been many years. I have always thought of Dante's asng playing Jazz , not blues.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - They go back and forth. Seems like I go to underground every couple of years, and Dante's is either blues or jazz. It's pretty much a tourist trap, anyway.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - There's a Dante's in the atlanta area? Unless it's a different ownership, I thought there was only one Dante's and that was in LA region. Really famous jazz club out there... It is Dante's Down the Hatch. It was designed to resemble an old windjammer. They used to have one in Underground, and one uptown in Buckhead. They have closed the Underground location.http://www.dantesdownthehatch.com/- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Now some of the best Q without the blues bands comes from Harold's. http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil..._barbecue.html What kind of sauce does Georgia use? |
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wrote in message ... On Jan 3, 10:10 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Tim wrote: On Jan 3, 3:25 pm, wrote: On Jan 3, 4:12 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: wrote: On Jan 3, 8:47 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: wrote: On Jan 2, 4:21 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:58:25 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: You've got it made! There's nothing around my place to hear a good blues band, that is unless I go 100 mi. to the St. Louis area then there the blues joints seem to be a dime a dozen I like "blues" in general, but most of the time you see amateur blues bands that suck - big time. I like seeing local talent. There's lots and lots of damned good musicians out there that have just not been *discovered*. It's a damned hard racket to get into, especially if you have stars in your eyes. Kind of ruins it for me. Funny story about blues music. Way back in time, New Orleans Civic Auditorium - BB King and band. I was still in the service and of my buddies got five of us tickets - excellant seats - third row back/center - out freakin' standing. I'm normally oblivious to things and I didn't notice that I was the only white guy sitting in that area - meaning floor seats - kinda stood out if you get what I mean. So I'm digging on the music and having a great time - first set goes by, break, then out for the second set. Band is starting up with some kind of high energy R&B thing and BB steps up to the microphrone, starts with Lucille and says - "This one's for the white guy down front" and swings into this rockin' blues number. I'm thinking "white guy down front" then my buddy says "I think he means you". I look around and sure enough... :) Pretty cool. There's a local blues club here that has local talent, and some of the best soul food in the world! Almost all of the times I've been, I've been the only white guy in the place. The big ole lady that does the cooking calls me Bright, so now that's kinda my nickname in the place! She loves the fact that I feel comfortable there and love her cooking! What is the name and where is this club located? I have always loved blues, including blues/rock groups such as the Allman Bros. and Eric Clapton. Many years ago, Underground Atlanta had an old time musician who played the classic Black-blues (ie Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf etc). I think his name was Red.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - At Dante's? Nope, it was on the main street, it was a pub and he played at the window. It was about a half a block from Dante's. I think he was blind, but it has been many years. I have always thought of Dante's asng playing Jazz , not blues.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - They go back and forth. Seems like I go to underground every couple of years, and Dante's is either blues or jazz. It's pretty much a tourist trap, anyway.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - There's a Dante's in the atlanta area? Unless it's a different ownership, I thought there was only one Dante's and that was in LA region. Really famous jazz club out there... It is Dante's Down the Hatch. It was designed to resemble an old windjammer. They used to have one in Underground, and one uptown in Buckhead. They have closed the Underground location.http://www.dantesdownthehatch.com/- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Now some of the best Q without the blues bands comes from Harold's. http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profil..._barbecue.html What kind of sauce does Georgia use? Tomato based is the most common, but you can find mustard (SC style) and vinegar based (NC style) sauces at different BBQ houses. Some offer all 3. Contrary to what Harry said, great BBQ really is dependent upon the individual pit cook and not the geographic area. I have always found the smaller BBQ joints to have better BBQ, they have the time to slow cook their BBQ for 12 hrs or more. Some of the best ones are only opened 3 days a week. |
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