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chuck
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Username: chuck

Post Number: 46
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 5:05 pm:   Edit Post

Dug out some old session tapes this evening, Cranked amp up to mach 0.8.
Wife comes home.
Wife--I could here you a block away.
Me--Great amp is'nt it.
Wife--Your to old for that kind of music.
Me--How old should I be.
Wife--20 or so.
Me-- ain't it great.
Wife--You'r scaring the cat.
Me--Pointing to cat sound asleep on top of amp head.
Cat--Opens one eye and twitches tail.
Wife--I'm going shopping.
Me--Have a good time.
Cat --winking
Me-- crank amp to mach 1.5.
Cat--goes back to sleep.
Me-- Look out neighbors here comes Purple Haze.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4599
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 5:12 pm:   Edit Post

Sounds like me when I put on the Songs from Tsongas DVD.

[edit] except of course there's no wife, no cat, and the neighbors are pretty far away.

(Message edited by davehouck on December 08, 2006)
inthelows
Intermediate Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 154
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 7:53 pm:   Edit Post

Wasn't it Beethoven, deaf and old, but kept on rockin?
Chuck your story is like dejvu'.
Mine was a Marshall superbass 100 (retired long ago). I was just fooling around on when I pulled out a guitar stand to photo for another thread.
I forgot how loud this was!!!
Dave my neighbors aren't far away, they just put up with me. For that I'm thankful.
NLP

p.s. from that other thread..how was dinner?

(Message edited by inthelows on December 08, 2006)
chuck
Junior
Username: chuck

Post Number: 48
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 8:03 pm:   Edit Post

Dave.
Hope dinner wasnt burned to bad.I would invite you over for some venison chili but you are 4 hours away.I feel like I owe you after all the excitement tonight.

Chuck
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 964
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 8:20 pm:   Edit Post

I was playing my bass just yesterday in my music room, my wife opens the door sticks here head in and ask, "don't you think that's a little too loud?", to which I look her dead in the eye a put my left hand up to my ear and respond with.."WHAT?".
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4601
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 8:28 pm:   Edit Post

I got it out just in time; a little crunchy, but good!

This week is PBS pledge drive week and one of the specials this week is a James Taylor tribute filmed earlier this year and now out on DVD. I watched it a few nights ago and in my opinion the best performance of the evening was the Dixie Chicks's cover of James' "Shower The People". So I'm sitting here just now and the PBS station is re-running the tribute, and when the Chicks come on, I'm turning up the volume. Just a powerful performance. Oh and it was James' band, and Jimmy Johnson's Alembic was way up in the mix.
bob
Senior Member
Username: bob

Post Number: 753
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 8:56 pm:   Edit Post

I sort of have this feeling Dave just might be vegetarian, Chuck... but I was seriously thinking of mailing him a check for a fine meal, after his heroics this evening, so I understand where you're coming from. But remember, it wasn't you who burned Dave's dinner :-)

Dixie Chicks, huh? I know I like their politics, but don't believe I've ever heard any of their music. From what you describe, I wish I could hear it.
chuck
Junior
Username: chuck

Post Number: 49
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 9:57 pm:   Edit Post

Bob
Did'nt you know,Deer are vegans therefore they are vegtables and natures fast food.No steroids no hormones or other chemicals not like the prosessed foods enhanced by the likes of dow chemical.
Chuck
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1841
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 10:27 pm:   Edit Post

Our local PBS was just doing a pledge drive with an old Blind Faith concert. WOW!

Bill, tgo
inthelows
Intermediate Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 155
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 10:35 pm:   Edit Post

Blind Faith?????
Talk about a blast from the past. Fabulous..
Deer meat stew..yum yum, oh I guess time to dig in the freezer!
NLP
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 668
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 12:10 am:   Edit Post

Blind Faith, this year I bought a dvd of their free concert in Hyde Park. It's a good dvd, very much of it's time.
Jazzyvee
alemberic
Junior
Username: alemberic

Post Number: 26
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:11 am:   Edit Post

Our local PBS (Sacramento, CA) is running the Grateful Dead "Dead Ahead" concert from 1980 at Radio City Music Hall. I think 1980 puts them just about in the middle of their "career." The show features "Ripple" and "Little Red Rooster" among others, and they closed it with their version, or should I say that night's version, of "Good Lovin." I am not a "Deadhead" by any means, but I did enjoy watching--they've got a presence and energy all their own, that's for sure.
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 993
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 5:22 am:   Edit Post

Thats me whenever im up!.....I dont give a shit bout my neighbors.......fuckem!...I blast my music whenever i feel like it,& I tell the wife to go her mammas house if it's too loud!......when i got my Bass in my hands watch the out!!!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4607
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 7:31 am:   Edit Post

Blind Faith! Wow!

Yes, I caught some of Dead Ahead the other night; it was the accoustic segment, and it was great! Jerry's singing was very good as were the harmonies. Some club members have recommended the Dead Ahead DVD and after the bit a saw I can see why.

And yes, Bob's right; while I appreciate the sentiment, I'll have to pass on the venison chili. <g>

Oh and Bob, I've always appreciated the Dixie Chicks for their musicianship, songwriting and, for lack of a better word, honesty.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 966
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 7:54 am:   Edit Post

I liked some of the Dixie Chicks music but not their politics.
811952
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Username: 811952

Post Number: 908
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 8:10 am:   Edit Post

I like some of the Dixie Chick music, and quite a bit of their politics. Mostly, though, I admire their willingness to sacrifice a good portion of their careers to stand up for a principle. Love 'em or hate 'em, you gotta admire that.

Venison chili? Took a road trip once with my younger brother, who is a vegetarian. We show up at my sister's place in the geographic center of nowhere (Elmo, Kansas), and all she has to eat is fresh RABBIT STEW! We ultimately got over it, but it was difficult.. ;)

Back to the Too Old business... Our house in the woods gets quiet when my son goes to bed around 9:00 pm. I don't even have a real stereo setup these days, because I'm usually home and inside at odd hours and wouldn't be able to enjoy it. I look forward to the day when I can assemble another killer system and be able to listen to it, but I've either got to simplify my life somewhat first or wait a few years for bedtime to change a little bit..

John
chuck
Junior
Username: chuck

Post Number: 50
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 8:12 am:   Edit Post

I disagree with what the chicks said or any singer,musician,actor or private citisen Who speaks out with a uninformed opinion.
But my beliefs in our constitution and our way of life forces me to defend it.
Chuck
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1843
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 9:13 am:   Edit Post

Personally, I found the Dixie Chicks' opinions to be VERY informed. In fact I never gave them the time of day - assumed it was typical big breasted low quality country crap - until the big political bruhaha got my interest up enough that I gave them a listen the next time I saw them on TV. Anyone playing fiddle gets extra points from me. They're actually accomplished musicians and sound quite good. And, of course, I'll defend any beautiful woman's right to take her clothes off on magazine covers! O.K., now I'll go back to curbing my politics around here (except, of course, on cannabis issues when it comes up).

Bill, tgo

P.S. By the way, the Blind Faith concert was the Hyde Park video. EXCELLENT!

P.P.S. Isn't it refreshing to have disagreements around here without losing the love?


(Message edited by lbpesq on December 09, 2006)
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4609
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 9:35 am:   Edit Post

Ok; here is the Amazon listing. Amazon pans it in their editorial. The customer reviews are mixed.
5stringho
Junior
Username: 5stringho

Post Number: 12
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 9:47 am:   Edit Post

Natalie Maines should definately keep her clothes on. And I admire their convictions (I Guess) but I won't be spending any of MY money on them! Mike.....
chuck
Member
Username: chuck

Post Number: 51
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post

On the flip side we have the motor city madman Ted Nuggent,Anyone care to take a shot?
5stringho
Junior
Username: 5stringho

Post Number: 13
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 11:02 am:   Edit Post

You don't hear much from Ted. The mainstream media tends to keep him buried, as most of his views are contrary to their editorial opinions, which they believe are what everyones should think.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 967
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post

From "Too Old" to "Dixie Chicks" to "Cannabis" to "Ted Nugent", I have but one thing to say..............
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 968
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 11:39 am:   Edit Post

...........HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS!
chuck
Member
Username: chuck

Post Number: 52
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 11:40 am:   Edit Post

Good feedback Michael.I see that you are from Huber Heights, I have spent a lot of time there during The Grand American trapshoot over in Vandalia. There was some big money shoots at the old Huber Heights gun club.

Chuck
cozmik_cowboy
Junior
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 38
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 11:46 am:   Edit Post

The Nuge? The guy who spent several days urinating and defecating in his clothes before his draft physical to get an insanity deferment, but has been a loud proponent of every US military action since? Don't like his music, his politics, OR his lack of conviction. And I seem to remember a picture of him years back in nothing but his boots & his Byrdland - give me Natalie all the way around, thanks :-)

Peter
chuck
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Username: chuck

Post Number: 53
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post

Natalie Maines with her clothes off? Help me im blind.
cozmik_cowboy
Junior
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 39
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post

You forgot "wild game" in your thread synopsis, Ollie.
(And go Bears!)
Peter

(Message edited by Cozmik_Cowboy on December 09, 2006)
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 969
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post

That's Ok I missed quoted the thread title also. I wrote "TOO Old" when it's actually "TO Old". I just want to know, where is OLD? :-) LOL
jack
Intermediate Member
Username: jack

Post Number: 117
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post

I had bear for the first time over Thanksgiving. Chili, was good.

Oh, and my neighbors HATE me. Why do I always seem to get inspired at two a.m.?
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 625
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 12:34 pm:   Edit Post

Peter,
That should be GO BEARS!!!!

I see your in Dekalb. Is Axe-N-Hand still around? I used to kill time shootin the breeze with Larry Henrikson. I also bought most of my early bass rig through them. They also used to have a good selection of vintage instruments and reasonable prices.

Keith
cozmik_cowboy
Junior
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 40
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Keith
Yeah, Axe-In-Hand is still here - kind of. Larry passed away a few years ago. His widow took over, but didn't like the business. It closed briefly, then three of his (not her) sons reopened it across the street. Still a nice, locally-owned, family-run shop, but the legendary vintage stock seems to be depleting (amazingly - I would have thought about the '67 Tele, but $13K!?!?! So much for reasonable.)
Their tech, Shayna, is good, too, and I'm all for any place that will let me play guitars I can't afford without pressuring me to buy anyway.

Peter
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 94
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 12:59 pm:   Edit Post

I'd like to hear more about this venison chili. When's Dinner? and where?

Natalie Maines can kiss my pale, white American A**!!!
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 627
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 1:00 pm:   Edit Post

Sorry to hear about Larry. I always liked how you could walk in, grab a guitar off the wall and plug it in. Never any pressure to buy.

If their vintage stock is "legendary" I must be getting old. LOL

Keith
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 440
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 1:33 pm:   Edit Post

Wow, politics.

The only thing I have to say about Natalie Maines is that she just seems so... bitter.

I just don't understand why everyone is so angry. Can't we just recognize that there are differences of opinion? I thought we were supposed to celebrate diversity. I mean this to the world at large, not our fine little group of tolerance here at the Alembic Club (well, unless you're talking about midrange controls!).

To the original post, the car is where I get in trouble with the Colonel. I say, "I like to listen to the music, not just have it in the background." She says, "It's too loud."

Bradley
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1846
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 1:38 pm:   Edit Post

Who's angry? Not me. Anybody out there angry?

Bill, tgo
cozmik_cowboy
Junior
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 41
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 1:53 pm:   Edit Post

Keith:
I knew about A-I-H as a vintage shrine at least 25 years before I ever walked into the joint; thus "legendary."

Bradley: She Who Must Be Obeyed only wants bad news-talk in the car - while loud is good, BG music would be great after 23 years of WBBM! (And the damn car radio doesn't have a mid control!)

Bill: A bit mad, perhaps, but certainly not angry.

Peter
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 970
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:07 pm:   Edit Post

I was reading back over this thread and realized I am a very fortunate man. My wife doesn't like my music and definately not loud, BUT, I have two daughters (ages 26 and 22) that like a lot of my old classic stuff and ,like it LOUD too. Just one of the advantages of getting married and having kids at the tender age of 17.

MAD?! not me, unless you're speaking Mad like Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein, in that case I'm wild and crazy mad.
chuck
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Username: chuck

Post Number: 54
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:35 pm:   Edit Post

Who ever said Uncle Ted was sane.But he does entertain.
Doc go out your door, turn due east and go about 2500 miles. I'll leave the porch light on for you.
Chuck
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1849
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 3:33 pm:   Edit Post

My wife likes my music, though she does appreciate that the big amps are down at the studio. I don't get very loud at home. A lot of my playing at home is in the form of picking up an electric and playing along (unplugged) to TV commercials. I find it to be great ear training to be able to figure out the key and chord changes in the 30-60 seconds the commercial is running. And there's LOTS of good music in TV commercials these days, though I'm not real thrilled with hearing some of my old heroes being used to sell soap. An interesting phenomena is that when I'm either learning a new song, or writing one, at home, my wife usually doesn't like it. Then when she hears the finished product with the full band, she loves it.

Olie: What hump?

Bill, tgo
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1296
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 3:58 pm:   Edit Post

when i was choosing between a condo or a private house i remembered all those nice people who invited me to turn down the stereo cause my headphones were too loud...or they felt intimidated by frank zappa live at the filmore east...

i bought a house and me and my subwoofer have lived happpily ever after.....
bob
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Username: bob

Post Number: 757
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 10:57 pm:   Edit Post

I'm so confused... are we back on topic yet, or do we even care? All I know is that this is a lot more fun than many of those (L)ess (G)reat threads we've been enduring lately.

I liked the original cat thing. Never had one myself, never will, but it seems some of the neighbors' cats like to hang out at my place, and I can't help thinking (make-believing) that they like the music I blast all day. I know (for sure) the birds like Coltrane, not sure what the cats prefer (I think they're pretty flexible).

But yeah, having a house where you can play Mothers Live at the Fillmore, late at night at an "appropriate" volume, without upsetting your neighbors... that's life.

As for the veggie thing, I'm not there yet myself, and so far can't imagine ever giving up seafood, and probably chicken (at least I'm up to cage-free eggs...). But I saw someone's signature on a cooking forum that I really liked, which went something like: "If it pumps blood and poops for a living, then I won't eat it".
2400wattman
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Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 263
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:25 am:   Edit Post

As far as the Chicks and the "Nuge"(which I love) are concerned, I believe ALL actors and musicians with a deep bank account should keep their mouths shut! It's down to this, it does not matter who is in office or in the house, they will never be affected by it. They just want to show their feeble attempt at "caring" for the American underdog. The sooner everyone with a brain cell figures that out the better. Oh yes, turn it up and explain/apologise to the neighbors on Sunday.
keith_h
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Username: keith_h

Post Number: 628
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 5:16 am:   Edit Post

No problems with volume or the music I play with the wife and so far none with the neighbors. Of course my wife has to cut me some slack since we met at my drummers wedding.

As far as celebrities go I don't understand the disproportionate amount of attention they and professional athletes get in our society. Neither really contribute to the economy yet people seem to dwell on everything they say and do.

Keith
5stringho
Junior
Username: 5stringho

Post Number: 18
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 7:45 am:   Edit Post

Excellent points, Adam and Keith. Why these individuals get any attention is beyond me. These people live in a fantasy world of wealth and leisure, unlike those of us who have to actually work for a living. The more they talk, the less financial windfall they get from me. Shut up and play!!! Concerning volume, a neighborhood cookout or a little help with projects or stuff goes a long way with weeding out noise complaints. And, thankfully, my wife is my biggest supporter!! She actually thinks I'm good!!!! Mike......
bracheen
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Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1105
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 7:59 am:   Edit Post

Ted Nugent is definitely an entertainer. I saw Ted and the Amboy Dukes in '71 (I think) opening for Bloodrock of all people. He put on a great show. Bloodrock was less entertaining. They pretty much just stood there and played their album, DOA.

Now back to the main point of this thread, I didn't know Blind Faith had a video! Excellent. I'm off to Amazon now.

Sam
inthelows
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Username: inthelows

Post Number: 160
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 9:03 am:   Edit Post

I read the editorial on amazon for the Hyde park gig..brutal right down to the comment about the drunken cameraman.
Ted with his talk show and what was the last reality thing supergroup about a year or two ago he was in, you know with the Poison singer, has aways been the alpha male, filled to the brim, riffing madman. No question about that.
Maybe the Nuge and Natalie could do a duet, Maybe Cat Scratch Finger...I mean Fever LOL
NLP
811952
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Username: 811952

Post Number: 911
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 9:17 am:   Edit Post

I don't have a problem with recognizable names/faces garnering attention for a cause, because it's all laid out in front of you who they are and what their motivations probably are. I do have a HUGE problem with our current system of lobbyists, who operate largely in the shadows and who do it solely for the $$$. The lobbyists are destroying our government and our country, imho. Celebrities? You can always turn the channel. Lobbyists? You don't even know they're there..

As for Ted not fitting in with the editorial opinions of the mainstream corporate-owned media, that's silly. Ted is simply irrelevant. Note that Ted hasn't been blocked from playing Clear Channel venues that I'm aware of, whereas the Dixie Chicks have been blocked from all of them (which is pretty much ALL venues of any size). Clear Channel wouldn't play them either, and they own most of the stations in this country.

I only dabble in media matters these days, but spend a great deal of time tracking the flow (or not) of information. My family has been in broadcasting forever (Marconi was a family friend), and I've been involved in journalism specifically (print and television) for 20+ years. And I was a Republican before I started putting the pieces together. Today's newsrooms don't have budgets to actually investigate much beyond airing the press releases supplied to them. On top of that, it's often verboten (though totally unspoken) to go after anything related to sponsorship or the parent company's political philosophy. That's how the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth (whose funding came from a political operative) get equal time without anybody researching them or their claims (which are full of holes enough to sink a, er, Swift Boat) until it's too late.

Sorry about the rant, but I don't tell doctors what's wrong with doctors, because I realize I don't know how that business works...

Oh, and back on topic somewhat - Last night I wasn't as loud on stage as I would have preferred, but I'm pretty certain the entire block could hear it anyway....

John
811952
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Username: 811952

Post Number: 912
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 9:48 am:   Edit Post

Oh, and "To old" is where I'm headed these days, unless fate should intervene.. ;)

John
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1852
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 10:09 am:   Edit Post

I like the idea of all actors staying out of politics, especially if it starts with Arnold Schwarzenegger!

What kind of music do cats like? It's hard to put them as a group into one category. First of all, they love Grateful Dead spinoffs - especially Jerry's "Cat's Under The Stars" and Robert Hunter's "Tiger Rose". I've heard of older ones that were big Lovin' Spoonful fans, especially of "Nashville Cats". And I had a cat many years ago in college, (me, not the cat), who loved the old Big Band sound. Her favorite was "Catanooga Choo Choo". When I used to live in the country, a friend had a pet that was a big Kitty Wells fan. And speaking of the Nuge, there's this feral feline that hangs around my neighborhood that's always humming - yea, you saw it coming a mile away - "Cat Scratch Fever". I guess I'd better sign off before I turn this thread into a complete catastrophe! LOL

BIll, tgo




Bill, tgo
davehouck
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Post Number: 4613
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post

Bob said "I know (for sure) the birds like Coltrane. You need to be more specific; Coltrane's career, while short, represents a broad spectrum. For instance, if the birds like early Coltrane then chances are they like Sonny Rollins as well; but if they prefer late period Coltrane then perhaps they also like Ornette Coleman.

Keith said "as far as celebrities go I don't understand the disproportionate amount of attention they and professional athletes get in our society. Totally agree.

John mentioned the role celebrities can play in bringing attention to certain causes. This is an important point, an example being Bono of U2. While I'm not yet sure if I agree with his methods, I do appreciate the fact that he seems to be sincerely trying to help.

John also mentioned Clear Channel. While trying to keep political issues from getting out of hand, I will mention that media consolidation is an important issue here in the US as well as other countries around the world. And despite which side of the issue you may agree with, if you aren't already closely following this issue here in the US, I encourage you to do so, and to let the FCC and your congressional representatives know your position. The FCC has been holding "town meetings" across the country this past year. I attended one here in Asheville; there was a huge turnout and the people had a lot to say to the FCC. Interestingly, some aspects of this issue don't follow party lines, an example being low-power radio.

Bill; too late!
5stringho
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Username: 5stringho

Post Number: 21
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 11:26 am:   Edit Post

Everyone is always citing Ted Nugent as the poster boy for Conservatism. Is must be because there is no one else to site. When I started performing , years ago, I must have missed the memo that Musicians, actors, news reporters, Editors, journalists, et al, are supposed to be Liberal Democrats. But for the most part, that seems rather true. OOps, gotta go. Don't want to trainwreck the thread, either. Sorry, Mike....
bob
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Post Number: 759
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:32 pm:   Edit Post

Sorry, Dave, that was terribly sloppy of me. As I recall, stuff from Giant Steps or My Favorite Things were quite popular, so call it '59-61 or so. For a while, a few years ago, a mockingbird would often come sit on my chimney and sing when I was playing those; its song would come down the chimney and reverberate around the living room. Quite delightful.
811952
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Username: 811952

Post Number: 913
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 2:09 pm:   Edit Post

FWIW, my parents presently run a small network of 4 conservative Christian radio stations (after my father getting totally out of the business once). One of Dad's big concerns is the dominance of the Clear Channel, Emmis, Sinclair and such huge corporations feeding the entire nation virtually identical content and not servicing many of the basic communication needs of local communities. Hyper-conservatives and hyper-liberals have a shared interest in the issue.

Bringing this back around again, my parents also have a cat for the first time in 30+ years. My dad has always hated them, but this one is his buddy. Go Figger.

Dad is going a bit deaf, and it's probably my fault. :-(

Good thread with lots of excellent perspective from everyone involved. Sorry for derailing it a couple of times. Please forgive me!

John
inthelows
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 2:51 pm:   Edit Post

John..it's ok..we're too old to remember that long!!!!
NLP
davehouck
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 3:00 pm:   Edit Post

John; at the FCC town meeting I attended, there were a large number of people each representing small independent radio stations who had the same concerns about Clear Channel.
davehouck
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 3:06 pm:   Edit Post

Hmmm ... Giant Steps and Favorite Things are two of my favorites as well. Hmmm.
edwin
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 3:40 pm:   Edit Post

Venison chili, isn't that what the acid was put in way back when?

That's gotta be a deep freezer you have there!

Edwin
lbpesq
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 3:48 pm:   Edit Post

To Old?

A couple of years ago I saw Arlo Guthrie at the briefly re-opened Avalon Ballroom in S.F. I was sitting upstairs in back next to Wavy Gravy. As Arlo was introducing "Comin' Into Los Angeles", he was reflecting on Woodstock, where he performed the song in the movie. As he was introducing it, he looked up to where we were sitting and said: "Hey Wavy, I hear that the brown antacid is bad"

Bill, tgo
davehouck
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 4:25 pm:   Edit Post

Cool story Bill!
olieoliver
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 4:38 pm:   Edit Post

I don't mind getting older, beats the alternative. :-)

Bill, Whuts wrawng wit AHH-nald. I mean Minnesota had "The Body" ya know.
lbpesq
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 6:12 pm:   Edit Post

Hey, I'll trade the governator for Jesse The Body anytime. At least Ventura has a sense of humor.

Bill, tgo
alembic_doctor
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 6:15 pm:   Edit Post

Schwartzenkennedy is a RINO
811952
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 6:38 pm:   Edit Post

RINO?
alembic_doctor
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 6:39 pm:   Edit Post

Republican In Name Only
olieoliver
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 6:55 pm:   Edit Post

And a Rhino is nothing but a Hippo on steroids!
jacko
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 5:08 am:   Edit Post

Considering how far off topic this one has veered, I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Beer or bikes yet. Ooops ;-)

I quite like the dixie chicks music but we're pretty much kept in the dark about their politics over here. looks like some mid afternoon surfing is in order.

Graeme
adriaan
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 5:19 am:   Edit Post

Graeme,

The Dixie Chicks had their moment of fame on this side of the Atlantic at the same time as "freedom fries" and other pearls of patriotic wisdom.
lbpesq
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 7:34 am:   Edit Post

Along with "freedom toast" and "freedom kissing". Slogans - the answer to mankind's problems!

Bill, tgo
keith_h
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 7:35 am:   Edit Post

Graeme,
It all started by comments they made at a concert in London. Natalie Mains said "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas." From then on they were persona non gratis in much of the country music scene. Back to my opinion that too much is made of what celebrities say.


Keith
811952
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 8:04 am:   Edit Post

Actually I guess they hadn't done their research. George W. Bush is originally from Connecticut...
chuck
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 8:06 am:   Edit Post

Since this thread has gone so far off track I might as well join in wihh one name only that probably represents the ultimate in celeb, big mouth's---Rosie Odonald.

Chuck
5stringho
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 6:29 pm:   Edit Post

Oh, Chuck, why did you have to go there? I think I'll have to retreat to the Huber Heights Gun Club and bust a few caps!!!
olieoliver
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 6:48 pm:   Edit Post

I hear ya' Chuck, I'll be happy when there is less-bein' said by her.

(Message edited by olieoliver on December 11, 2006)

(Message edited by olieoliver on December 11, 2006)
adriaan
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Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 1:48 am:   Edit Post

Oh how puns fly around the pigstile like a donkey.

Olie, I notice you must be excercising some self-censorship - two edits?
olieoliver
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Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 6:31 am:   Edit Post

Adriaan, Not censorship, my typink suchx.
adriaan
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Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 7:18 am:   Edit Post

Choice words make the heart grow fondue.
paulman
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Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 8:00 am:   Edit Post

Regarding Axe-In-Hand. I went there once in the early 90's and dealt with Larry himself. A dumb, know nothing young adult trying to sell a guitar to get some cash.

Anyhoo, he took my guitar, said "the neck is warped" put some effort into fixing it, and handed it back to me (it was, and is ((I still have it)) an Applause).

I said "don't you want to buy it?". His response "Nobody wants the 'Clap'". I laughed 'cos it struck me very funny, and said "Hah that's good!". Larry says, "It's not good for you. $25"

I loved that and it taught me a lot. I still can't give up the POS guitar because of that story.

He let me jam on the '60s Vox 12 string he had, even though I obviously didn't have any money. Sorry to hear he's passed on.

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