West Coast Blues Thread - Version 2.0

[bluesjuke]

Good job!

[RickyKing]

fretshop asked me to post these photos of NC Slim's Silvertone S1427 that he restored for him... it's a real looker!!

(George, I hope you don't mind but I cropped them down a little)


http://www.kilback.net/pics/H-62_Blue_Moon.jpg

http://www.kilback.net/pics/DSCF0028_H-62%20Fountain.JPG
Was this the one in the tqr?

[RickyKing]

http://www.myspace.com/rickykingrussellband

Hey, check this out if you like, RickyBone
I had some fun in my office/studio,
recorded this with my Zoom H2
ES-350 through Skip Simmonds DuKane.
1 take and some post prod and instant T-bone!
What a gas!!

[blueskalle]

That s1427 is a real beauty!!! But the other style of tailpiece sure makes these guitars look a tad bit fancier;).
Kalle

[jumpnblues]

Ricky,


Very nice. That ES-350 sounds great. Pretty decent mix too.
I've never posted a sound clip of anything and I was wondering if you have to pay any kind of a royalty fee for posting any non-original clip either on My Space or Sound Click? Also, I have some original songs I'm in the process of recording in my home studio and would like to post them on either of the two sites I mentioned. Should they be copyrighted first? Not that they're all that great, but I was just wondering what's the prudent thing to do?


Tom

[RickyKing]

,


Very nice. That ES-350 sounds great. Pretty decent mix too.
I've never posted a sound clip of anything and I was wondering if you have to pay any kind of a royalty fee for posting any non-original clip either on My Space or Sound Click? Also, I have some original songs I'm in the process of recording in my home studio and would like to post them on either of the two sites I mentioned. Should they be copyrighted first? Not that they're all that great, but I was just wondering what's the prudent thing to do?



I'd copyright if I had the time...
This is as much an experiment...
But big fun!

[GOLDENSTRAT]

Ricky, very nice! fred

[Poppa Stoppa]

Nice tracks Ricky. "Tryin' to Make a Livin' " is cool.

Bee-ootiful Silvertone 1427 there NC Slim!

Calling Fretshop - hey George - need some advice about pots and caps for my H62. If I was to replace them to avoid losing all the top end when I turn the volume down, what would ya recommend?

Geoff

[TwoFeets]

Reconsider Baby, with Leroy Cooper on sax. Leroy was bandleader on the original Lowell Fulson session that produced this song in '54, I think it was.

Trivia that nobody else knows: this song was not actually written by Lowell Fulson. Leroy told me how it came about; the session was actually over, and he and the guys were hanging out behind the studio drinking beer and smoking cigars. A local down-on-his-luck trumpet player that they all knew showed up and pulled some tattered papers out of his pocket. He asked if they'd be up to trying to play this song he'd written. They went back in and ran through it once or twice; it sounded pretty good, and Lowell ended up buying it from him for a few bucks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7jBGk75L-g

[groove_king]

Hey, nice job Rob! Great vocals too!

[RickyKing]

Reconsider Baby, with Leroy Cooper on sax. Leroy was bandleader on the original Lowell Fulson session that produced this song in '54, I think it was.

Trivia that nobody else knows: this song was not actually written by Lowell Fulson. Leroy told me how it came about; the session was actually over, and he and the guys were hanging out behind the studio drinking beer and smoking cigars. A local down-on-his-luck trumpet player that they all knew showed up and pulled some tattered papers out of his pocket. He asked if they'd be up to trying to play this song he'd written. They went back in and ran through it once or twice; it sounded pretty good, and Lowell ended up buying it from him for a few bucks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7jBGk75L-g
+1 Rob...

[musicofanatic5]

'cause I suck and you don't, I guess?

Wow, touchy! Actually, I've never owned one, but my ex, who is mostly a crappy gtr player gets a pretty good sound on hers. I can't recall hearing a full body ES-125 sound bad. YAMV.

[valcotone]

Rob & Ricky... nice tracks guys, thanks for sharing!!

Rob, that's a great story about the origins of RB.

[valcotone]

http://www.kilback.net/sale/Dsc03111.jpg

[fretshop]

Long shot here... anyone know the lyrics to "Best of Friends" by the Dixie Doodlers? Old Excello jugband tune. Largely unintelligible at any speed.

After about four hours of drinkin'...it'll come to ya

[RickyKing]

Ricky,

Is that the Junior W. issue that I worked on ? I'd have to go back and look....I just don't remember, I know that David reviewed Strat-o's H-62 and fell in love with it. The succeeding issue was supposed to continue with more data and photos that I had on the Artist Jazz model AND the H-44, and finish with photos of a complete restortion I did on an L-50, but that got scrubbed for some reason.

Yes G. the Watson/Holmes issue...BTW if you don't mind, CC me on
that email to Poppa about volume control issues. Having the same problem
W/ one of mine.Thanks

[jimfog]

So......really quiet around here.

Is everyone alive?

Where's most of the New England mob, few instance? Been scarce......you guys didn't start your own forum without us did ya?

Are we all still feeling the love......ya know, all for one, let's be supportive of each other in our small little scene??

Wake up, ya'll!!!!

:BEER

[TwoFeets]

Does anyone have a few cool photos they can post of Jimmie Vaughan and his old blonde (White?) 50's Strat?

[RickyKing]

So......really quiet around here.

Is everyone alive?

Where's most of the New England mob, few instance? Been scarce......you guys didn't start your own forum without us did ya?

Are we all still feeling the love......ya know, all for one, let's be supportive of each other in our small little scene??

Wake up, ya'll!!!!

:BEER

Oh I'm awake Jimmy-Me-Lad...Most awake...

[blueskalle]

Two Feets: Isnt Jimmies white one a 62 with a replacement neck? And his old sunburst Strat a 57/58?
Kalle

[GOLDENSTRAT]

Saw the Insomniacs last night and they are great!!!!!! Good interplay on the instruments and a fun show. The guitar player is great and he's only 26. See them if you can. fred

[Goldie295]

Cool visual tribute to Sean HERE (http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/music/photos/seancostello/avisualtribute/avisualtribute.html)
Cheers,
Phil

[susudio]

Just posted a separate thread on this. The Stanhope House in Jersey, a legendary blues club has abruptly closed it's doors. Many a fine act has played on that stage. It will be missed...
http://www.stanhopehouse.com/blackpotatoefestival/

[valcotone]

Quiet around here today... so here's some noise.
'48 McKinney/Valco amp demo... soon to be F/S: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Iz7gdhh_E

[S.W.Erdnase]

Sweet as a nut.

[jumpnblues]

VERY nice indeed.


Tom

[bluesjuke]

Valcotone, That amp is the schitz!!!!

[aja]

I haven't heard his name mentioned much . Where does Teddy Morgan fall in to things. Is he West Coast ? Anyboy seen the new Nightcats ?

[valcotone]

I haven't heard his name mentioned much . Where does Teddy Morgan fall in to things. Is he West Coast ? Anyboy seen the new Nightcats ?


I think Teddy Morgan's first 2 CDs, "Ridin' In Style" and "Louisiana Rain", have some great west coast blues on them. Around the same time he also did an album with Big Al Dupree called "Swings The Blues" that's worth checking out. He played some great licks back then, and Alexandria, VA on RIS is one of my favourites. He also cut the great CD called "Ready To Go" with RJ Mischo that was great authentic grooves. Most of that stuff was done with his sunburst Harmony H62 and tweed Bassman. Plus there's a killer jump instrumental that he and Rusty Zinn trade riffs on that can be found on an Antones Records anniversary 2CD set.

After those albums he took a different approach and is doing more of a rootsy country singer-songwriter thing these days. Still good music IMO.


Thanks for the comments on the McKinney, guys... it's a cool amp.

[aja]

I have that Teddy Morgan and RJ mischo one. Its way killer. Percy strother sings on that too. What a voice. He sounds like Muddy.

[S.W.Erdnase]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW_G6ESMNko&feature=user

[S.W.Erdnase]

Roy Milton content:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67dcfjhbps0

[jumpnblues]

Nice playin' S.W. That amp has some serious fat.


Tom

[nc slim]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0fKXpke8n4&feature=related

[nc slim]

in case you missed these
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-S6Aza2p8&feature=email (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-S6Aza2p8&feature=email)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-S6Aza2p8&feature=email (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-S6Aza2p8&feature=email)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KY66HPcRoA&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KY66HPcRoA&feature=related)

[jimfog]

New amp....and a retraction.

I got an AMAZING deal this weekend on an Allen Brown Sugar 2x10 combo. I've had my eye on these for awhile, and one (Allen built) came up for sale within an hour or so drive away, so I snagged it, even though I'm broke.....it was THAT good a deal.

Gigged it today with Melissa.....and I was VERY happy with what I got out of it from jump street. Kinda Tweed, kinda BF......amazing breakup at reasonable volume (Raw control really helps).....amazing-er two-knob reverb. It came with 6V's, and I found the breakup a WEE bit spikey at home, so I swapped in a set of 6L's and the proper rectifier......a snap, since it's cathode biased......and damn. My new fave. Surprised I don't hear more about these..........it's a perfect Fender-style amp, in a lot of ways.

Ok......now some humble pie.

If you read back, I ripped on the Ghetto Stomp pretty good.........just didn't do it for me......but I couldn't understand why folks who's opinion I respect (...and Mike Law, too :p ) raved, so I picked up another one this week.

I'm a big man (in more ways than one)....so, here goes.

I was wrong.

Ghetto Stomp rocks.

I dunno if I had a bum one before, or my setup wasn't right....but tonight, on a few tunes, with the Brown Sugar and either my Tux or Tele, it was Fat City, big barfy tone flatulent goodness. Great cleanup......smooth AND nasty (how'd he do dat??) drive....and that wonderfully ugly, amp-blowing-up, low end.

Good stuff.



Tell you what....I'm SOOOO glad to be back gigging these days.....much more fun when you're not in constant, abject pain........and the band played well, too, I thought......made for a nice evening.

.....even if only more than a 1/2 dozen folks were there to dig it.

Ahhhh, showbiz.

[Schwalbe]

I think Teddy Morgan's first 2 CDs, "Ridin' In Style" and "Louisiana Rain", have some great west coast blues on them. Around the same time he also did an album with Big Al Dupree called "Swings The Blues" that's worth checking out. He played some great licks back then, and Alexandria, VA on RIS is one of my favourites. He also cut the great CD called "Ready To Go" with RJ Mischo that was great authentic grooves. Most of that stuff was done with his sunburst Harmony H62 and tweed Bassman. Plus there's a killer jump instrumental that he and Rusty Zinn trade riffs on that can be found on an Antones Records anniversary 2CD set.

After those albums he took a different approach and is doing more of a rootsy country singer-songwriter thing these days. Still good music IMO.


Thanks for the comments on the McKinney, guys... it's a cool amp.

Very early Kid Morgan content: http://www.lamontcranston.com/LAMONTCR.HTM

[Schwalbe]

I have that Teddy Morgan and RJ mischo one. Its way killer. Percy strother sings on that too. What a voice. He sounds like Muddy.

Percy was something else. Although his personal preference was singing Soul - Blues he really could nail the trad stuff. Sadly we lost him to liver cancer a few years back.

[jumpnblues]

"She's Sweet" off that R.J/Teddy CD is the best version of that song I've heard. It is a great CD.


Tom

[KBR]

Jim,

I have been using Allen Amps a long time, they are among the best out there for sale.
You should hear a Brown Sugar head w 2 P12N weber's or 4 P10Q webers, (& 6L6GCs!

[jumpnblues]

Jim,

I have been using Allen Amps a long time, they are among the best out there for sale.
You should hear a Brown Sugar head w 2 P12N weber's or 4 P10Q webers, (& 6L6GCs!


Yup. What Kenny said. I have a 40 watt Encore. Sounds killer with my Strats, ES-5 Switchmaster with P-90s, and Epi '56 LP Goldtop with Lollar P-90s. David makes beautiful sounding amps. It's my only "blackface amp". My others are tweed based.


Tom

[fretshop]

Re: Sunday Wing Session :

We have ten queries so far, and the consensus is that we move the seminar to early September taking into account that alot of folks have full schedules during the summer season.

[jimfog]

Hey,

If any of you are Dime a Dozen members, or into the bit torrent thing, there's a Nemeth w/ Jr Watson live FM radio broadcast from Germany posted today.....looks good!

http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=199347

[RickyKing]

Yup. What Kenny said. I have a 40 watt Encore. Sounds killer with my Strats, ES-5 Switchmaster with P-90s, and Epi '56 LP Goldtop with Lollar P-90s. David makes beautiful sounding amps. It's my only "blackface amp". My others are tweed based.


Tom
+1, My H.F.W.N. Allen sounds just right,most Brown...BTW shoutin' out to my new friends met on Friday in Hot 'Lanta.
Thanks for the company and good vibes!

[TwoFeets]

I don't really understand the whole torrent thing; I would like to - I know someone posted the entire Sean Costello show from the last time I saw him here in Orlando in January. I just don't want any sharing type programs on my computer.

[TwoFeets]

in case you missed these
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-S6Aza2p8&feature=email (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-S6Aza2p8&feature=email)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-S6Aza2p8&feature=email (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-S6Aza2p8&feature=email)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KY66HPcRoA&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KY66HPcRoA&feature=related)


How 'bout this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ranm9B5LKq0&feature=related

Jim McKaba, the piano player on this gig, lives here in Jacksonville. He's a pharmacist but he still gets out and gigs with Josh Miller's band.

[jimfog]

Ok......since a few folks asked....

Here's the Nemeth/Watson show....and, as a bonus, a recent Little Charlie FM, too.

MP3 only......sorry purists.

I'll leave it up for a few days, then pull it....so grab it soon.

Enjoy!

http://www.jimfogarty.com/tunes/westcoast/

-jim

[S.W.Erdnase]

Thanks a million for doing that, Jim. MUCHAS GRACIAS!

[Autopilot Slim]

Thanks for the tunes Jim.

[Stringmaster]

Thanks for your time in posting Jim--listening to Nemeth right now!
Dana

[valcotone]

Jim - Thanks for the great tunes!! Listening now... :-) Email sent too.

[jimfog]

Glad you're digging it , guys.

My only request.........if you want to do any extended listening (not just a quick check it out), please download the MP3's to your computer and listen from there. It will save me bandwidth.

enjoy!

[RickyKing]

Jim - Thanks for the great tunes!! Listening now... :-) Email sent too.
+1 Jim Thanks..

[S.W.Erdnase]

Glad you're digging it , guys.

My only request.........if you want to do any extended listening (not just a quick check it out), please download the MP3's to your computer and listen from there. It will save me bandwidth.

enjoy!

Did it as soon as I saw them. Straight to iPod, baby.

[Strat-O]

Ricky - You hung with a few of my homies when you were here. After I heard back from them I said 'I know that guy'. Heard about your transport problem too. If I'd known you were coming in I would've taken care of you. Hooked you up with a badass backup band, some life changing BBQ, killer backline amp, and dependable transportation. Let a brutha know next time.

[GOLDENSTRAT]

Thanks Jim, excellent music!!! fred

[Goldie295]

Thanks Jim. Great quality. The guys should sell this one on a cd at gigs themselves !
Cheers,
Phil

[Goldie295]

I'm now coming over to Florida for the first two weeks of July. Anyone know of any interesting gigs I should try to catch?

Cheers,
Phil

[S.W.Erdnase]

Nice playin' S.W. That amp has some serious fat.


Tom

Thanks Tom!

[RickyKing]

Ricky - You hung with a few of my homies when you were here. After I heard back from them I said 'I know that guy'. Heard about your transport problem too. If I'd known you were coming in I would've taken care of you. Hooked you up with a badass backup band, some life changing BBQ, killer backline amp, and dependable transportation. Let a brutha know next time.

Well, live and learn,you know I'll be in touch next time and
thank you for the offers! Atlanta is great and I really would like to spend
some time there with you all,and play a bunch. Didn't get much of a chance to hang...

[Scott Auld]

Really digging the John Nemeth / Junior Watson show

[63tbird]

Really digging the John Nemeth / Junior Watson show
Me too - thanks so much for the downloads Jim!! :AOK

[Schwalbe]

Me too - thanks so much for the downloads Jim!! :AOK
Yes! Thank you. You done did it again.

[Jeff Michael]

New amp....and a retraction.

I got an AMAZING deal this weekend on an Allen Brown Sugar 2x10 combo. I've had my eye on these for awhile, and one (Allen built) came up for sale within an hour or so drive away, so I snagged it, even though I'm broke.....it was THAT good a deal.

Gigged it today with Melissa.....and I was VERY happy with what I got out of it from jump street. Kinda Tweed, kinda BF......amazing breakup at reasonable volume (Raw control really helps).....amazing-er two-knob reverb. It came with 6V's, and I found the breakup a WEE bit spikey at home, so I swapped in a set of 6L's and the proper rectifier......a snap, since it's cathode biased......and damn. My new fave. Surprised I don't hear more about these..........it's a perfect Fender-style amp, in a lot of ways.

I hate to say nice things about Jim, but he really did sound good on both that gig (in a firehall) and on tonight's, which was an outdoor block party kind of thing in West Chester PA. Tonight the weather was great, so we had tons of appreciative folks passing by, which was admittedly a change from the Sunday gig. More to the point, that Brown Sugar amp sounded terrific despite us playing in the middle of a street (you know what that can do to your sound). It was warm, sweet, had both some gravel and chime...in short, the thing really does sound fantastic.

Hey, I just realized: I'm saying nice things about the amp, not Jim! Whew, what a relief.

Actually, playingwise he started out a little bit below his usual standard tonight, mostly due to that whole street-gig weirdness that's well-nigh impossible to ever really get over. I say this with an air of expertise, because I stone-cold sucked for what felt like a good long while.

Well, the people seemed to like it. And isn't that what it's all about, ladies and gentlemen?

JAM

[Birdseye]

Another big thanks to jimfog for sharing those great tracks. Very cool!

[Dave Orban]

I hate to say nice things about Jim...

I feel your pain.

[fretshop]

re: Sunday Swing Session at The Jamroom :

The mutual consensus via e-mail and telephone was to move the date of the Swing Session to September, after Labor Day. Now....if any of our bretheren feel motivated...we can still do a mini-version during the summer, including a tour of the studio complex , and a group dinner at the Chapter House. Always glad to have you folks around, and also to have the opportunity to absorb some of your musical knowledge.

XO

Jersey Slim

[Short Bus]

I'm now coming over to Florida for the first two weeks of July. Anyone know of any interesting gigs I should try to catch?

Cheers,
Phil

We're playing a nudist resort on the 5th. :D

We played there in April and it has to be one of the best gigs we've played. The crowd danced from the first song to the last and dug everything we threw at them. So much so, that we broke down and played Mustang Sally.

[pete kanaras]

We're playing a nudist resort on the 5th.

HAH!
i once did a combination nudist event and spelunker's convention, with food from a real deal road-kill cafe. muskrat, possum the whole 9. a pretty bizarre gig!

[Goldie295]

We're playing a nudist resort on the 5th. :D


Sounds good. Presumably I will get to find out why they call you 'Short Bus'.

In fact, I may even bring my camera. After all...

:worthless

Cheers,
Phil

[jimfog]

Glad you guys are digging the tracks. I'll leave them up over the weekend, then pull'em........so act soon!

I'm so.......well, touched......by Jeff and Dave, I'm just gonna cry.

(no, really....stop TOUCHING me...........I will NOT play alter boy with you pervs!!!)

[RickyKing]

oooooo:>0

[nc slim]

Anson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd8_OS9doX4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq7_iTIcrds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgPmvAN3FhU

[bluesjuke]

We're playing a nudist resort on the 5th. :D

We played there in April and it has to be one of the best gigs we've played. The crowd danced from the first song to the last and dug everything we threw at them. So much so, that we broke down and played Mustang Sally.




Whatever it takes to make them move and shake it!

[fretshop]

oooooo:>0

Ditto...hmmm

[valcotone]

Has anyone here heard this album? I don't believe it's on CD yet.... I have a poorly dubbed version and it's got some spectacular singing and playing on it.

More details: http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=373596

http://991.com/newGallery/B-B-King-Live-On-Stage-373596.jpg

[RickyKing]

Has anyone here heard this album? I don't believe it's on CD yet.... I have a poorly dubbed version and it's got some spectacular singing and playing on it.

More details: http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=373596

http://991.com/newGallery/B-B-King-Live-On-Stage-373596.jpg

Hey,
I believe I have the US version...I'll go look.

Hey,I do have the Kent one right here...need a dub?

[maxVsf]

If I remember correctly, it is a fake live album, but I could be wrong. If you're a fan of Kent Records era BB, you probably have all this material minus overdubbed applause and crowd noise. Although the intro is worth buying it for, IMO... great kasavoo, have we got something for you...you've heard him sing, you've heard him poppin' strings, and now you're gonna hear him really do his thing.......

[Dave Orban]

Glad you guys are digging the tracks. I'll leave them up over the weekend, then pull'em........so act soon!

I'm so.......well, touched......by Jeff and Dave, I'm just gonna cry.

(no, really....stop TOUCHING me...........I will NOT play alter boy with you pervs!!!)
Hmmph... fair weather altar boy...?

[valcotone]

Hey,
I believe I have the US version...I'll go look.

Hey,I do have the Kent one right here...need a dub?


hi Ricky,

Cool man, thanks for the offer... but I just bought a copy from GEMM. I guess I'll feel like an ass it it really is a fake live album like maxVsf says... haha!

[maxVsf]

hi Ricky,

Cool man, thanks for the offer... but I just bought a copy from GEMM. I guess I'll feel like an ass it it really is a fake live album like maxVsf says... haha!

It's still a thing of beauty in it's own way... something you will treasure forever...

I like fake live albums. Marcel Marceau's just killed...

[RickyKing]

hi Ricky,

Cool man, thanks for the offer... but I just bought a copy from GEMM. I guess I'll feel like an ass it it really is a fake live album like maxVsf says... haha!

Oh, it is fake but great...all the tunes you know with a party on!

[valcotone]

OK, it's confirmed: I feel like an ASS! I thought this was some long lost live BB King album that was forgotten... serves me right. I obviously should have asked here first... on the poor dub I have it sounds pretty convincing... screams in the right places and everything. Damn!!!!!!!!!!

[jimfog]

hee-hee....

That's like my favorite "Live" blues album.

Jimmy Reed " Live" at Carnegie Hall.

If you read the notes it says..............this is an exact representation of the set Jimmy Reed and band played at Carnegie Hall......recorded later at the studio next door!

lol

[valcotone]

To thank Jim for uploading those live shows last week, and penance for believing in a lost BB King album that isn't live or lost, here's a Lynwood/Ramos show from 2005 for your listening and downloading pleasure:

http://www.kilback.net/tunes/wcb/

[RickyKing]

To thank Jim for uploading those live shows last week, and penance for believing in a lost BB King album that isn't live or lost, here's a Lynwood/Ramos show from 2005 for your listening and downloading pleasure:

http://www.kilback.net/tunes/wcb/

Great Lynnwood,Mate!

[musicofanatic5]

Y'don't see these on the market every day:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260249462775&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016

I hated mine (compared to H-44) and dumped it quick. Interesting intonation set-up on this one!
cheers, ladies...

[TwoFeets]

Y'don't see these on the market every day:

http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpt=[CacheBuster]&adtype=1&size=1x1&type=4&campid=5335828753&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dl l%3FViewItem%26rd%3D1%26item%3D260249462775%26ssPa geName%3DSTRK%3AMEWA%3AIT%26ih%3D016http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260249462775&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335828753&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dl l%3FViewItem%26rd%3D1%26item%3D260249462775%26ssPa geName%3DSTRK%3AMEWA%3AIT%26ih%3D016)

I hated mine (compared to H-44) and dumped it quick. Interesting intonation set-up on this one!
cheers, ladies...

That's Felix Reyes selling that one.

[jimfog]

To thank Jim for uploading those live shows last week, and penance for believing in a lost BB King album that isn't live or lost, here's a Lynwood/Ramos show from 2005 for your listening and downloading pleasure:

http://www.kilback.net/tunes/wcb/

Sean,

Thanks much! I'll be digging this.

I took down my shows, for now........maybe I'll put something new up in a while, when my bandwidth has recovered and everyone's snagged this gem from Sean.

cheers!

[valcotone]

Y'don't see these on the market every day:

http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpt=%5BCacheBuster%5D&adtype=1&size=1x1&type=4&campid=5335828753&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dl l%3FViewItem%26rd%3D1%26item%3D260249462775%26ssPa geName%3DSTRK%3AMEWA%3AIT%26ih%3D016http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260249462775&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335828753&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dl l%3FViewItem%26rd%3D1%26item%3D260249462775%26ssPa geName%3DSTRK%3AMEWA%3AIT%26ih%3D016)

I hated mine (compared to H-44) and dumped it quick. Interesting intonation set-up on this one!
cheers, ladies...


Yup... I had one too and sold it... the cool Aldens H88 version with the black sparkle finish. But it sounded dull and lifeless next to a real H44. Those H88 pickups are different from the chrome DeArmond hershey bars. They have less treble and don't drive the amp as well.... not as dynamic.

They look cool though, here's my old one:

http://www.kilback.net/aldens/Dsc02270.jpg

http://www.kilback.net/aldens/Dsc02285.jpg

[valcotone]

http://www.kilback.net/aldens/1956Catalog002edit.jpg

[KBR]

My buddy and sometimes Harp Player Screamin Iain is selling a lot of stuff,
email me if interested.
Hi Dudes,



I hope you'll forgive the spam. I'm just sending it to a select few who I thought might get the most enjoyment out of this gear. The following items are for sale. If you're interested, feel free to contact me. "Reasonable market prices" that make everyone happy can be researched and applied. Everything is in top condition.



Cheers!



Iain



1. Sonny Jr. 4x10 (guitar amp too--1959 bassman clone, just tube up with 12AX7s)

2. HarpKing 6x10

3. 1965 Kalamazoo Model II amp (one owner before me!)

4. 1956 Gibson GA-9 (single 10, tweed amp)

5. 1959-62 Silvertone 1432 (I have several)

6. 1965 Fender Princeton Reverb amp (with wheeled flight case)

7. Multiple mics (various bullets, biscuits, sticks, Butterfields, and loose elements*etc.)

8. Holmes Harp Commander (never used)

9. Pedals (DanEcho and a few others)

10. Hohner CX-12s and other chromatics in various keys

11. Hohner Harmonica Heroes Black and White Posters--Collectors-- George Smith, Little Walter (framed), Big Walter (framed).

12. two 1954 Harmony Stratotone model H44 guitars (like Jr. Watson's and Holmstrom's)

13. 1956 Harmony Stratotone model H88 guitar (twin pick up version)

14. stipped body/neck of 1954 Harmoniy H44 ready for restoration

15. 1958 Supro DualTone as famously used by Link Wray (see cover of Rumble CD)

16. early 1960s Silvertone electric--unknown model (dual DeArmonds, multi-knob, black with gold/fleck, semi-hollow body--museum quality).

17. Fender Custom Shop Albert Collins Telecaster

18. 1950s Fender Deluxe (Stringmaster series) 6 string steel guitar

19. R. Crumb Heroes of the Blues*cards POSTER sized (originally for trade show--unused)

20.*Various mic and music stands.



And probably some other stuff too as I uncover it.

[valcotone]

Good gawd, that's some list ... KBR, can Iain provide financing to qualified buyers for a bulk purchase?

[Thinsocks]

Good gawd, that's some list ... KBR, can Iain provide financing to qualified buyers for a bulk purchase?

Stop acting like you're not rich, Sean! Ha-Ha.

[valcotone]

Stop acting like you're not rich, Sean! Ha-Ha.

Rich in character you mean? Thanks!

[Scott Miller]

Say... has anyone heard how Johnny Otis is doing lately? He doesn't do his radio show anymore, and his health wasn't so good. I'm starting to get worried about the old coot.

I wish I had taped some of those interviews he did on the air in LA with Joe Liggins, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Bumps Blackwell, the Coasters, Charles Brown, and so forth. I hope they're archived.

[RickyKing]

Helllooo....anyone home?

[bluesjuke]

Wow!
You're the first to post on the thread in two days.

[GOLDENSTRAT]

There are about 6 new Ronnie Earl clips on youtube, no sign of that dvd yet?

[Schwalbe]

Well it is Summer so I s'pose folks are outside.
Done some bicycling and some fishing myself lately.
Got rained out of a festival gig last night.
Played Friday with JonR's favorite diminutive harp owner. At least the great Billy Black was on Doghouse.
Hey you Iowa guys doing OK with the floods? Noel? Tom? I know I'm missing somebody.

[jumpnblues]

Well it is Summer so I s'pose folks are outside.
Done some bicycling and some fishing myself lately.
Got rained out of a festival gig last night.
Played Friday with JonR's favorite diminutive harp owner. At least the great Billy Black was on Doghouse.
Hey you Iowa guys doing OK with the floods? Noel? Tom? I know I'm missing somebody.


I'm doing OK although the town I live near (Ottumwa, pop. about 30,000) in southeast Iowa is on pins and needles right now hoping the levies will hold. In Cedar Rapids they didn't. We're on the Des Moines River which is the second largest river in Iowa, next to the Mississippi, and we did have some flooding in '93 but the city has done a much better job of anticipating and preparing for this one. The only severe flooding is along the river where there are homes close to the water. Those homes are all toast. I really feel for those people. Other than that we're likely to come out of this one in pretty good shape. Although coming into work this AM the water was even with the top of the levy. But it has crested and the Army Corps Of Engineers is going to maintain that level for a few days then begin shutting down the dam at Lake Red Rock whichs controls our water level. Our water supply is very well protected and that's a biggie. Losing your water makes a flood twice as bad. Of the larger cities, Cedar Rapids (pop. about 120,000) got it the worst due to their levy situation. Iowa City (pop. about 70,000), where the University Of Iowa is is probably next, then parts of Des Moines. I think the Des Moines metropolitan area has a population of about 200,000 and with all the 'burbs is about twice that or so.
I'm starting to be a little concerned for towns along the Mississippi River now as the large inland rivers drain into it. I think the Quad Cities are starting to see some flooding. We'll just have to see how things go for them. I remember in '93 cities along the Mississippi got hit pretty hard too. Say a prayer for the affected families. They'll have a long recovery emotionally and economically.


Tom

[Short Bus]

I'm doing OK although the town I live near (Ottumwa, pop. about 30,000) in southeast Iowa is on pins and needles right now hoping the levies will hold. In Cedar Rapids they didn't. We're on the Des Moines River which is the second largest river in Iowa, next to the Mississippi, and we did have some flooding in '93 but the city has done a much better job of anticipating and preparing for this one. The only severe flooding is along the river where there are homes close to the water. Those homes are all toast. I really feel for those people. Other than that we're likely to come out of this one in pretty good shape. Although coming into work this AM the water was even with the top of the levy. But it has crested and the Army Corps Of Engineers is going to maintain that level for a few days then begin shutting down the dam at Lake Red Rock whichs controls our water level. Our water supply is very well protected and that's a biggie. Losing your water makes a flood twice as bad. Of the larger cities, Cedar Rapids (pop. about 120,000) got it the worst due to their levy situation. Iowa City (pop. about 70,000), where the University Of Iowa is is probably next, then parts of Des Moines. I think the Des Moines metropolitan area has a population of about 200,000 and with all the 'burbs is about twice that or so.
I'm starting to be a little concerned for towns along the Mississippi River now as the large inland rivers drain into it. I think the Quad Cities are starting to see some flooding. We'll just have to see how things go for them. I remember in '93 cities along the Mississippi got hit pretty hard too. Say a prayer for the affected families. They'll have a long recovery emotionally and economically.


Tom

I had occasion to drive through Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin last week. Was in Ames on Wednesday when the storm hit the boy scout camp. That storm was supposed to have 3" hail in it. It weakened before Ames, I just wish it would've weakened before it hit the camp. The destruction throughout those areas is really extensive. Tornadoes, floods and rain. Devastating.

[bluesjuke]

jumpnblues-
"Say a prayer for the affected families. "

Will do!

[Schwalbe]

jumpnblues-
"Say a prayer for the affected families. "

Will do!
Absolutely!

On a lighter note, I posted one of these last week but it seems Yahoo took objection with my hotlinking from Yahoo BluesMN. They're now parked elsewhere.
Here's some Ross - Robillard shots my buddy John Franken took in Chicago.
I've invited John to join us. He's a good guy and a good guitar player.
BTW, photos by John Franken, used by permission.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/RockinDaddy/Gig%20shots/Frankens/9893.jpg
Check out the grin, it must sound good ya think?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/RockinDaddy/Gig%20shots/Frankens/ac4f.jpg

[bluesjuke]

Schwalbe, Got a new link or the one to Yahoo BluesMN?

[RickyKing]

Absolutely!

On a lighter note, I posted one of these last week but it seems Yahoo took objection with my hotlinking from Yahoo BluesMN. They're now parked elsewhere.
Here's some Ross - Robillard shots my buddy John Franken took in Chicago.
I've invited John to join us. He's a good guy and a good guitar player.
BTW, photos by John Franken, used by permission.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/RockinDaddy/Gig%20shots/Frankens/9893.jpg
Check out the grin, it must sound good ya think?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/RockinDaddy/Gig%20shots/Frankens/ac4f.jpg

Duke kinda looks like Jerry Wexler in this one.....

[stratotonedude]

Duke has got that Burl Ives thing going on.

[jimfog]

Here's some Ross - Robillard shots

Who?

[valcotone]

Jim... you're joking, right? Jon Ross (on bass) and Duke Robillard.

[Scott Miller]

And a big-ass horn section.

[Schwalbe]

Schwalbe, Got a new link or the one to Yahoo BluesMN?
Yeah, here ya go. Might have to join to access anything, I don't know.
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/BluesMN/

[jimfog]

Jim... you're joking, right? Jon Ross (on bass) and Duke Robillard.

Doesn't ring a bell, no.

[Schwalbe]

Who?

You know...that kid on Leno.

[Goldie295]

Check out a really cool spoof blues film starring Nick Curran HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdm-EqMT75M&feature=related).

Parts four and five have some great guitar.

All good fun.

Cheers,
Phil

[63tbird]

Thanks for that Goldie,

Some more nice Biller here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz8LhSGeO88
and some cool Curran shuffles too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lytV_AekcRQ&feature=related
...the woodshed for me now!!!!

[TwoFeets]

FYI -

Elderly Instruments now has the Harmony H44 Stratotone reissues in stock. They've already sold a few of them. $669 is what they're selling for.

[Goldie295]

FYI -

Elderly Instruments now has the Harmony H44 Stratotone reissues in stock. They've already sold a few of them. $669 is what they're selling for.

Has anyone actually tried one of these or spoken to someone who has? Are they just like the Eastwood ones or is the pup a better prospect??

[Goldie295]

Quite unexpectedly I came across a 49-50 TV Pro today.

It sounded awesome wound-up on the microphone channel. Whether it would be loud enough or not to gig with a 'UK Blues Drummer' I do not know, but it was great to hear an old P15N doing it's stuff. Much better (softer?) than my Jensen Reissue.

And the price?? $6k !!!!!!

All of that for something that has been recovered and had a drop down tranny has been screwed into the cabinet !?! Madness.

Anyway, what was interesting (apart from the 'ex Los Lobos' and 'cabinet by Sam Hutton' claims - who?) was the fact a 5AR4 valve has been put in the rectifier position for 'improved presence'.

Any comments ??

Cheers,
Phil


[Poppastoppa - all you have to do is buy me a beer if you want to know the location of said amp.]

[valcotone]

Well, the Fender TV Pro is one of my absolute favourite gigging amps... but that one seems to have a lot going on for $6K! Sam Hutton is one of the best known (in the US) old-school cabinet or recovering guys. I'm not sure about using a 5AR4 rectifier in those amps, it calls for a 5U4... I don't think a TV Pro needs "improved presence", it's fine the way it is.

Did you notice if it had a field-coil F15N speaker, or the usual P15N? Seems that only some of the '51s had the field coil speaker but I'm curious anyway.

[Goldie295]

Well, the Fender TV Pro is one of my absolute favourite gigging amps... but that one seems to have a lot going on for $6K! Sam Hutton is one of the best known (in the US) old-school cabinet or recovering guys. I'm not sure about using a 5AR4 rectifier in those amps, it calls for a 5U4... I don't think a TV Pro needs "improved presence", it's fine the way it is.

Did you notice if it had a field-coil F15N speaker, or the usual P15N? Seems that only some of the '51s had the field coil speaker but I'm curious anyway.

It seemed to be a P15N with a bell cover etc, but maybe I wouldn't know how to tell the difference (likely). What would mark it out visually as an F15N ??

I can see why it would be a fav of yours but my, my it's just so much money... :messedup

[valcotone]

An F15N looks like a P15N from a distance except it's marked "F15N" on the rim and has extra wires leading from the chassis to the speaker frame near the bell. It also weighs about 5x as much given the coil. $6K is probably 3-4x what it should be (in the US anyway, I don't know the market in the UK).

[Ryguy]

Guys there was as re-tweed 51-53 transition wide panel Pro on the Weber forum a few weeks ago for 1500. I email the guy and the amp was still available, but I passed as can't swing a new amp. But if somebody here is interested PM me for his email, or check the weber listings from a couple of weeks ago.

ryan

[valcotone]

Here it is:

http://www.webervst.com/bns/messages/46342.html

[Poppa Stoppa]

Quite unexpectedly I came across a 49-50 TV Pro today...And the price?? $6k !!!!!!
[Poppastoppa - all you have to do is buy me a beer if you want to know the location of said amp.]:drinkAt that price I think I know where it is! But they are about as rare as you could imagine over here.

[Ryguy]

thats the one

[Goldie295]

:drinkAt that price I think I know where it is! But they are about as rare as you could imagine over here.


Cheers mate - first beer I ever got out of you ;)

Only kidding !!
:BEER

As it happens I skipped the jam this evening to annoy the neighbours and put my Pro clone through its paces. With the 'jetlag mod' engaged (I have a pull on my treble pot that does this) I got pretty much the same tone as the 6K television thang. So, I'll stick and save the dosh (though it would be a good investment). Must get an original 50s Jensen though. It does make a difference. Now where on earth (well in England) am I going to find one ?!? ... :confused:

[glblues]

need help! who best to ask than you guys :P

been playing outdoor blues festivals and realise that my sound is really too soft coming out to the audience. can't hardly hear myself on stage either. sound is too clean coming out, when on stage it sounds pretty distorted. (?)

true, i could bribe the soundmen a bit more with drinks, but i reckon i need a more powerful, muscular sound. maybe the soundmen were eq-ing it all wrong

any amp recommendations? my 5e7 bandmaster isn't cutting it. i have it at volume, 8, normal channel, bright channel off. treble 9, bass 6, presence 2. using a hardtail strat with lollar BFs. it didn't have that mid punch i was expecting. but i was hearing it thru the amp tho.
was thinking bassman, vibroking. maybe one of those dr z amps. maz sr. or a super reverb kit with a 15" speaker.
or change the speakers on the bandmaster to ceramic ones?

[jumpnblues]

There are almost a billion amps I could recommend...Bassman for sure (Victoria, Clark, Mission, Hullett, etc.) or you could go with an amp I could virtually guarantee will give you what you want...Louis Electric KR-10/12. Same basic tweed based amp as the KR-12 but with a 10" speaker added to the twelve. Tons of punch, bottom end, and sweet, sweet, harmonic, mids and top end, a negative feedback adjustment pot, and 4 stages of gain. One of the very few amps that does clean sustain really well. And the cleans are deep and crystalline. And if you happen to like gainiacal (like maniacal) Marshall-like overdrive you have 4 stages of it. Very touch sensitive, almost 40's sounding but with headroom. I can't recommend it highly enough. It'll be the end of your "punch" problems.


Tom

[glblues]

There are almost a billion amps I could recommend...Bassman for sure (Victoria, Clark, Mission, Hullett, etc.) or you could go with an amp I could virtually guarantee will give you what you want...Louis Electric KR-10/12. Same basic tweed based amp as the KR-12 but with a 10" speaker added to the twelve. Tons of punch, bottom end, and sweet, sweet, harmonic, mids and top end, a negative feedback adjustment pot, and 4 stages of gain. One of the very few amps that does clean sustain really well. And the cleans are deep and crystalline. And if you happen to like gainiacal (like maniacal) Marshall-like overdrive you have 4 stages of it. Very touch sensitive, almost 40's sounding but with headroom. I can't recommend it highly enough. It'll be the end of your "punch" problems.


Tom

that louis amp sounds amazingly sweet..... and amazing expensive. thats way out of budget. haha. anyway, would it be a higher volume that the 5e7? i doubt so.
what does duke robillard use? i kinda like his tone. or maybe i go the little charlie way. super reverb with a 15 is it?

[bluesbreaker59]

Put a mic on that 5E7, I use a 335 with my Victoria 35310, and even at outdoor gigs I can hear myself. I put the amp up on a little milk crate, and it works great. However, I don't have ANY clean headroom really to speak of. Unfortunately we don't have a PA that is condusive to putting mics on the amps.

I think Duke is using a solid state amp these days.

Also on that Bandmaster, try to crank up the presence, and lower the bass a bit. I use the following settings on mine:

Pres : 8 - 9
Treble: 5 - 7
Bass: 4 - 6
Bright volume: 7-8
Normal Volume: 5 - 6

Jumper the channels, and use a 5751 in V1 position.

[glblues]

Put a mic on that 5E7, I use a 335 with my Victoria 35310, and even at outdoor gigs I can hear myself. I put the amp up on a little milk crate, and it works great. However, I don't have ANY clean headroom really to speak of. Unfortunately we don't have a PA that is condusive to putting mics on the amps.

I think Duke is using a solid state amp these days.

Also on that Bandmaster, try to crank up the presence, and lower the bass a bit. I use the following settings on mine:

Pres : 8 - 9
Treble: 5 - 7
Bass: 4 - 6
Bright volume: 7-8
Normal Volume: 5 - 6

Jumper the channels, and use a 5751 in V1 position.

yes, the amp is already mic'ed. though, i suppose the miked sound is horrible, so i'm trying to compensate for that.
the cranking the presence thing might help a bit. thks for the tip.
do you bridge your channels? no clean headroom is annoyingg to say the least

[Scott Miller]

I have a Maz Sr. for outdoor gigs. Mine is a 1x12, I think Anson's is a 2x12. It's kind of fun to crank the holy hell out of it, especially when playing into a headwind. I don't get much of an opportunity to air it out in clubs. So far, it keeps up fine.

[groove_king]

yes, the amp is already mic'ed. though, i suppose the miked sound is horrible, so i'm trying to compensate for that.
the cranking the presence thing might help a bit. thks for the tip.
do you bridge your channels? no clean headroom is annoyingg to say the least

It sounds like your amp isn't mic'ed correctly. An SM57 dead-on a speaker right up against the speaker cloth is going to give you the sound you describe. Try placing the mic off-axis to the speaker and bring it away from the cloth a few inches and see if that warms it up.

As for not being able to hear yourself, try getting the amp up off the floor and point it around to where you're standing. If that's no good, you might need to ask the crew for some guitar back through the monitors. Make sure you only get it on your side of the stage, though. I guarantee that everyone else in the band can hear your guitar and they won't want it coming through the foldback.

[Schwalbe]

If you're on a large open backed outdoor stage it will be difficult to get a good sound. One thing that has always worked for me is adding a closed back extension cabinet. The one I've used most often is a JBL 15 in a ported enclosure. Or you could get a Twin Reverb for outdoor gigs. You usually can't have enough power if half you sound is blowing out the back of an open back amp. The lack of rear wall reflection makes everything sound different.

[jumpnblues]

Yeah, the Louis amps are pricey. But what would you pay to get exactly what you want? It's only slightly more than a new Victoria Bassman.
It is about on par with a Bassman for total volume but it is a master volume amp, so you can control the volume a little better in smaller venues. I can't argue with the other suggestions above though. They're as valid as mine. Maybe better if money is an issue. Every one of the amps mentioned above are killer amps, so you won't go wrong with any of them.


Tom

[Scott Miller]

The Nemeth dudes left recently for ten weeks, with a lineup of Marty Dotson drums, Bob Welsh guitar, and some guy from New York named Dmitri on bass. So... there you go.

[jumpnblues]

New Duke Robillard "New Swing Sessions" CD. Great CD. Must have for any swing fans. Been listening to this for a couple months or so now...I just have to shake my head at how ridiculously good Duke is. Just ain't fair.
I mean, I can play swing fairly well but Duke's single note vocabulary and chord comping ability is unending. What a talent?!!
Maybe if I was a full-timer, I don't know. But Duke is just among the very best of the very best. Charlie's up there too. These guys really inspire me. But not even being semi-pro anymore, I'm relegated to being a serious hobbyist. So I'm not sure if I stand much chance of reaching that level, developing that kind of vocabulary and comping knowledge/skills. And working full-time I just don't have the time available to learn to play like that. So, I'll just continue to plug away and use people like Duke, Charlie, Alex, Kid (Ramos...very underrated swing player), Junior, and John Marcowski among some others, for inspiration. And there are the originators and old masters of swing...Charlie Christian, Freddie Green, Grant Green, Bill Jennings, Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow, Johnny Smith, Herb Ellis, on and on and on. To reach that level... I gotta' go play. See ya's.


Tom

[bluesjuke]

No, not fair, just something to aspire too.

[Strat-O]

My band's CD is finally in. If anybody wants a free copy, send me your address in a PM. I'll be mailing some out this week to various places.

I think most all of you might like it. It isn't a contrived effort to sound like anybody in particular, but I'm sure if you listen you'll hear the influences.

:band

[sethr]

The Nemeth dudes left recently for ten weeks, with a lineup of Marty Dotson drums, Bob Welsh guitar, and some guy from New York named Dmitri on bass.

I guess that means I won't get to see him with Junior again when he plays the New York State Blues Fest (http://www.nysbluesfest.com/) in July. Clue me in on Bob Wesh. If he's with Nemeth, he's good. Oh well, I get to see James Harman fronting the Rockets, and the T-Birds and Jimmie Vaughn all in the same weekend. Lots more good stuff, too. Click the link.

[Scott Miller]

Bob plays piano, guitar and bass. He played piano with Jr. Watson, Musselwhite, and is on Kashmar's "Nickels and Dimes." He played guitar for Hummel for a while, and has played with RJ and Nemeth. He was on bass with Nemeth when Jr was on guitar. He has a somewhat unusual guitar style; plays a Starfire through a Super, very trebly, seemingly very clean, but having played his rig, I found it less clean than you would think, up close, if that makes any sense. He reminds me somewhat of Earl Hooker; bunches of notes, not a lot of sustainy stuff.

[GOLDENSTRAT]

Scott, what is the name of the r&b tune Nemeth has been closing shows with Junior Watson with? Bob said it was by some guy from Oakland but sounds like Memphis Soul Stew kinda. Bob starts out with a bass solo... thanks, fred

[Scott Miller]

"She's Looking Good," most commonly known as a Wilson Pickett tune. Written by some guy from Oakland.

[KBR]

Roger Collins wrote and had a Hit with She's Lookin Good, quite a while ago.

[GOLDENSTRAT]

thanks, I just found it on Magic Touch, but Jr. and the boys were doing alot more with it when I saw them out here - a big groovy chord progression at the end of the song that I really dug. fred

[Goldie295]

Bob plays piano, guitar and bass. He played piano with Jr. Watson, Musselwhite, and is on Kashmar's "Nickels and Dimes." He played guitar for Hummel for a while, and has played with RJ and Nemeth. He was on bass with Nemeth when Jr was on guitar. He has a somewhat unusual guitar style; plays a Starfire through a Super, very trebly, seemingly very clean, but having played his rig, I found it less clean than you would think, up close, if that makes any sense. He reminds me somewhat of Earl Hooker; bunches of notes, not a lot of sustainy stuff.

You can see Bob HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqxq6zlY11Y)

And - for kicks - some Kid Andersen HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzRTi0Sm36o&feature=related)

Cheers,
Phil

[jimfog]

Hey.....

Whaddya know?

Someone is selling a Ghetto Stomp, cheap, in the Emporium.

;)

[Strat-O]

So, where have all the people gone on here? DukeH62, Mike Law, BackAlley, Rhartt123, Jetlag, etc? You guys still playing music?

[groove_king]

They prolly playin' they butts off - no time to post when you playin'.

[RickyKing]

Well,

I spoke w/Duke62 on Monday...all is really well there,coming off a great harp blow off show.

I was visited yesterday by Backalley...he has been in studio working on a new RTB cd.

I been working kinda hard myself ,lately, but playing a recently attained tweed amp
has made the work go cool.

[dukeh62]

So, where have all the people gone on here? DukeH62, Mike Law, BackAlley, Rhartt123, Jetlag, etc? You guys still playing music?


Hey guys...I'm alive! Just really busy these days so not much time to post.

Been doing my own trio gig every Wednesday night which has been a ton of fun.

Also picked up a Clark Beaufort Premium last week that I'm LOVING!

That's the update...hope you're all well.

Oh...we're trying get Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts nominated for "best blues band" again in the state's main arts mag. If you have a second, please submit your nomination at the following link:
http://www.hartfordadvocate.com/nomi/index.cfm

Over and out!

[ccsipe]

KBR,

I really enjoy your hosted jams on youtube; too smooth. I'm in San Antonio and really interested in a stratotone h44. Is there any way I could have a shot at one of those on Ian's for sale list? If you want, you can email me direct at charlessipe@sbcglobal.net

[valcotone]

I been working kinda hard myself ,lately, but playing a recently attained tweed amp has made the work go cool.



That's good to hear!! :banana Do tell more...

[Dave Orban]

...where's our boy, George (Fretshop)...?

[Strat-O]

Great to hear the NE crew is doing well.

G-Man: I've got 2 gigs Saturday but tell your friends to call me. They can come hang at one of them.

[KBR]

KBR,

I really enjoy your hosted jams on youtube; too smooth. I'm in San Antonio and really interested in a stratotone h44. Is there any way I could have a shot at one of those on Ian's for sale list? If you want, you can email me direct at charlessipe@sbcglobal.net

Thanks,
email forwarded to Iain...
too bad I get no cut, tough times!

next life I want to be in the NBA, I need to grow about a Foot taller...I have the 255lbs down, already.

[RickyKing]

That's good to hear!! :banana Do tell more...

Well lets see.. Nos Pre's & Recto, TAD Small Bottle powers....
2 Jensen C10Q From Silvertone 6 X 10 cab...Sounds great
at all volumes. used the line out on an outside gig W/ Mike Crandall
in Hartford, into reissue Twin Reverb and it worked like a charm
(Hi Stingy!) later that night at the after gig @ Black Eyed Sally's
amp was a dream @ club levels. Holy Grail Plus reverb. Super!

[valcotone]

Ricky - That's great. I'm happy that amp is working out!! How do the old C10Qs compare to the Eminence "Bassman RI" blue alnicos that used to be in there?

[RickyKing]

Ricky - That's great. I'm happy that amp is working out!! How do the old C10Qs compare to the Eminence "Bassman RI" blue alnicos that used to be in there?
A bit smoother edge..they are pretty well broken in!

[hahpin]

The Nemeth dudes left recently for ten weeks, with a lineup of Marty Dotson drums, Bob Welsh guitar, and some guy from New York named Dmitri on bass. So... there you go.


Dimitri from Robillard's band and Roomful? Dimitri “Dima” Gorodetsky:

[Scott Miller]

I don't know which Dmitri. I heard all this stuff from a friend who babysits John's dog when he's on tour sometimes. She never heard of him either.

[bluesbreaker59]

Giggin tonight, tryin to decide which amp to take. We're playing outdoors, which I (ALWAYS HATE for tone). I'm filling in for a guy that had an accident with his arm. The compliment of the band is:

Harmonica player / singer - probably will be blowing through a Brown concert

Guitar / singer (me) - I'll be using my Heritage 535 (mainly), probably my Epi 56 Goldtop (gutted electronics) and my Dano U2 for slide, I'll also have my reverb tank, and a tremolo pedal. Amp choices are either a Vicky Double Deluxe or a Vicky Bandmaster. The Deluxe has a ceramic/alnico mix and the Bandmaster is all alnico speakers.

Hammond B3 guy

Bass - upright DI'd and a Fender tele bass into Ampeg rig

Drums - old school small kit back here and plays REALLY dynamically, and quietly

Any thoughts on an amp for the gig? I loaded both in the car, in case one breaks down, which has NEVER happened. I like the natural dirt of the Double Deluxe but I love the singing, clean compression quality of the Bandmaster. This is going to be a mix of swing blues (Fats, Watson, BB stuff), lots of old Chicago stuff (Muddy, Little Walter, Magic Sam, etc) and some dirty Texas shuffles.

I've got a gig with my regular "variety" bar band outfit afterwards. Which I'll probably be laying it down with my Tele

[Dave Orban]

Giggin tonight, tryin to decide which amp to take. We're playing outdoors, which I (ALWAYS HATE for tone). I'm filling in for a guy that had an accident with his arm. The compliment of the band is:

Harmonica player / singer - probably will be blowing through a Brown concert

Guitar / singer (me) - I'll be using my Heritage 535 for sure, probably my Epi Goldtop and my Dano U2 for slide, I'll also have my reverb tank, and a tremolo pedal. Amp choices are either a Vicky Double Deluxe or a Vicky Bandmaster. The Deluxe has a ceramic/alnico mix and the Bandmaster is all alnico speakers.

Hammond B3 guy

Bass - upright DI'd and a Fender tele bass into Ampeg rig

Drums - old school small kit back here and plays REALLY dynamically, and quietly

Any thoughts on an amp for the gig? I loaded both in the car, in case one breaks down, which has NEVER happened. I like the natural dirt of the Double Deluxe but I love the singing, clean compression quality of the Bandmaster. This is going to be a mix of swing blues (Fats, Watson stuff), lots of old Chicago stuff (Muddy, Little Walter, Magic Sam, etc) and some dirty Texas shuffles.

I've got a gig with my regular "variety" bar band outfit afterwards. Which I'll probably be laying it down with a Tele for.You can hardly go wrong with either rig, but since you're outdoors, I'd probably go for the added beef of the DD...

[jumpnblues]

You can hardly go wrong with either rig, but since you're outdoors, I'd probably go for the added beef of the DD...


Both are outstanding, killer, amps but doesn't the Bandmaster have more power vs the DD?


Tom

[Schwalbe]

Giggin tonight, tryin to decide which amp to take. We're playing outdoors, which I (ALWAYS HATE for tone). I'm filling in for a guy that had an accident with his arm. The compliment of the band is:

Harmonica player / singer - probably will be blowing through a Brown concert

Guitar / singer (me) - I'll be using my Heritage 535 (mainly), probably my Epi 56 Goldtop (gutted electronics) and my Dano U2 for slide, I'll also have my reverb tank, and a tremolo pedal. Amp choices are either a Vicky Double Deluxe or a Vicky Bandmaster. The Deluxe has a ceramic/alnico mix and the Bandmaster is all alnico speakers.

Hammond B3 guy

Bass - upright DI'd and a Fender tele bass into Ampeg rig

Drums - old school small kit back here and plays REALLY dynamically, and quietly

Any thoughts on an amp for the gig? I loaded both in the car, in case one breaks down, which has NEVER happened. I like the natural dirt of the Double Deluxe but I love the singing, clean compression quality of the Bandmaster. This is going to be a mix of swing blues (Fats, Watson, BB stuff), lots of old Chicago stuff (Muddy, Little Walter, Magic Sam, etc) and some dirty Texas shuffles.

I've got a gig with my regular "variety" bar band outfit afterwards. Which I'll probably be laying it down with my Tele
Both!!! Got a spliter box, or a stereo delay, chorus or some such? Or just jumper from one to the other.

[Dave Orban]

Both are outstanding, killer, amps but doesn't the Bandmaster have more power vs the DD?


TomDepends on which rectifer tube is being used... The Bandmaster has a small tranny, I believe, and with the standard tube rectifier, they can tend to get a little mushy when pushed. Sounds great in the sweet spot, but an outdoor gig...? Depends on the amount of (and quality of) the sound reinforcement...

[nmontz]

Jason where is the gig and who is it with? I'm with Dan though...Both!

[Poppa Stoppa]

I've been meaning to ask - does this guy (Seasick Steve) have any kind of profile in the US?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNoPNC3ebYQ

Somehow he has achieved popular credibility here & is a great favourite with the kids at the big mainstream summer festivals.

[RickyKing]

I've been meaning to ask - does this guy (Seasick Steve) have any kind of profile in the US?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNoPNC3ebYQ

Somehow he has achieved popular credibility here & is a great favourite with the kids at the big mainstream summer festivals.

Sorry m8, never heard of him...

[aja]

Hey I just saw John Nemeth on Wed. what a great singer. Dima Gorodetsky was on bass I'm sure their are a few New Englanders who know that name. Bob welsh was cool he did a great Earl hooker instrumental to open. They also did some old school Junior wells/buddy that was like the real thing, great show. Peace.

[hahpin]

I've been meaning to ask - does this guy (Seasick Steve) have any kind of profile in the US?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNoPNC3ebYQ

Somehow he has achieved popular credibility here & is a great favourite with the kids at the big mainstream summer festivals.


I first heard of him a couple of years ago. He is somewhat known among the younger No. Mississippi/Fat Possum style players and fans.

[susudio]

I just acquired a Danelectro Explorer 115 and an Ampeg bass amp with 1 12 for the price of helping an acquaintance clean out a closet.
They've been sitting in that closet unused for 35 years, maybe more. Other than being covered with dust the Danelectro is in great condition cosmetically. However one of the channels appears to be dead and the other channel is very muddy and of course the pots are wicked scratchy. Each has a pair of 6L6 GC's.
Can anyone tell me anything more about these amps in general or where I can get info on them? I don't know much about the model of the Ampeg. It's a combo, not the portaflex.
I think both amps were purchased early in the 60's but the guy who gave them to me didn't remember. He said the Ampeg could have been bought in the 50's. I first posted this in the amp and cab forum but I thought I'd give this thread a crack at this.

[susudio]

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...udio/dano1.jpg (http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn235/susudio/dano1.jpg)

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...udio/dano2.jpg (http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn235/susudio/dano2.jpg)

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...dio/ampeg1.jpg (http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn235/susudio/ampeg1.jpg)

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...dio/ampeg2.jpg (http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn235/susudio/ampeg2.jpg)

Not the best quality. I used my camera phone but you get the picture..:)
http://img.thegearpage.net/board/images/misc/progress.gif

[sethr]

I have two Dano Explorers. I liked my first one so much, I got another one. If one is good... Maybe my favorite vintage amp ever. I ended up getting a new Vero 20th Century Limited, not because I didn't love the sound of my Danos, but because I was getting sick of the frequency of breakdowns. The Vero fits the bill soundwise, and never breaks.

http://www.veroamps.com/gallery/album1/large/tcl_aqua_brwn.jpg

[jumpnblues]

You really hit the jackpot IMHO. Those are one of my two most favorite amps of all time. Just beautiful sounding amps. A big congrats on a very wise choice. My other fav line of amps are the Louis Electrics. :AOK


Tom

[Dave Orban]

I have two Dano Explorers. I liked my first one so much, I got another one. If one is good... Maybe my favorite vintage amp ever. I ended up getting a new Vero 20th Century Limited, not because I didn't love the sound of my Danos, but because I was getting sick of the frequency of breakdowns. The Vero fits the bill soundwise, and never breaks.

http://www.veroamps.com/gallery/album1/large/tcl_aqua_brwn.jpg

I LOVE it! :dude

[sethr]

Yeah, me too. This pic is from their website, but it's actually my amp. They snapped the shot before they shipped it. Some people razz me for my color choice. They're just wrong.
(Rick Holmstrom did some fiddling with this amp before they shipped it. Gotta have a little extra mojo.)

[bluesbreaker59]

Well I ended up getting a call from a buddy, and he said I could borrow his 1956 Bassman that was just brought up to spec by Mark Baier at Victoria. So I took out my reverb tank, Goldtop, Heritage 535, and Dano U2, and proceeded to play some of the most down-home, old school licks I know. It was a GREAT show, the harp player really appreciated me playing behind him. Tons of people came out, and were drinking and dancing, and having a great time. It was a great band that really understood REAL BLUES.

[sanhozay]

Love the Vero! Must have some serious booty, too.

[valcotone]

sethr, What does that Vero sound like? What kind of headroom does it have? In comparison to other well known amps that is... thanks!

[Dave Orban]

sethr, What does that Vero sound like? What kind of headroom does it have? In comparison to other well known amps that is... thanks!From the Vero site (www.veroamps.com) (http://www.veroamps.com%29:):


Model: 20th Century Limited

Distinctive old amp tone. Loud. Never entirely clean but always clear and distinct. Best for early electric blues, rock, western swing, rockabilly and jazz.

25 Watts RMS, Reverb, Tremolo
No Negative Feedback Loop
Smooth Power Circuit

w/ 1-12" Speaker: 15.5"w. 10"d. 18.5"h. 35 lbs. $1940.00

w/ 1-15" Speaker: 18.5"w. 10"d. 21.5"h. 45 lbs. $2090.00

One of the most wonderful amp tones ever was the sound of an electric archtop guitar plugged into the underpowered amps from the 1930's. A low fidelity tone with a focus and character to the midrange still unlike anything heard today. A tone both distorted and clear. Just listen to records made from the mid 1930's through the 1950's which feature electric guitars.

The problem with those wonderful old amps is that in today's world, you cannot use them for much of anything except recording or practice. Their low wattage and soft projection just won't cut it. As technology improved, amplifier makers were able to respond to the need for more volume, but the downside is that this wonderful tone was left behind. When power was increased, some of the soul was lost.

The great guitar tones from the 1930's and 40's were recorded before there were "made in California" amps. You may be surprised to learn that even much of the great music recorded during the 1950's was also not recorded with "made in California" amps. It is this older amplifier tone that was the design goal for the Vero 20th Century Limited. If you are serious about a more authentic old amp tone for live music, then this amplifier is for you.

We have used engineering and ingenuity to put the magic of a 1930's amplifier into a unit that will deliver 25 watts RMS. This amplifier features a new circuit designed to capture 1930's amplifier tones but with more volume capability and projection. The compact cabinet and single speaker complete this tidy little package but make no mistake, this is a professional grade unit. Because it is not a reissue, we were free to add features like one of the best sounding reverb and tremolo combinations ever produced. This makes the 20th Century Limited a great value.

New generations are being introduced to the great American music made from the 1930's thru the 1950's. Modern covers of this music just do not quite have the soul stirring magic when played through modern amplifiers. Using an electric archtop guitar is only half of that magic combination. Go the distance and get the amplifier that belongs with that electric archtop.

The 20th Century Limited is a dynamic little amplifier which will allow your individual personality to come through. Tones range from a nasal gooselike honk to the fat hoot of a steamwhistle. No matter what style of old American music you play, the 20th Century Limited has a voice which is, as all things Vero.......True.

[sethr]

That pretty much sums it up.
Personally, I found it a little loud for many of our club gigs. (We're not usually a very loud band). In those situations, I use a BF Princeton. But as the speakers break in, I guess, it is becoming more useful. A little more breakup at lower volumes. I love the tone of the Vero. Ballsy, warm. Mine has a little lower wattage. They used slightly different power tubes for me, when I told them my needs. Maybe 20 watts? I can use it at large outdoor gigs, but it tends to get a little more distorted than I like at higher volumes. Miked, at lower volumes, it's good. I'd like to get a Chicago Zephyr for outside stuff. 45 Watts would be good for that. But I can't rationalize the cost at this point, so miking mine will do for now.
It's looks often bring folks up to the stage with "What the hell is that?"

[sethr]

Oh, also, I use an Ibanez Artcore AF85 with a Little Charlie Blade and a P-90. Perfect for that amp, but I heard a friend of mine play a Strat through it, and it sounded great. But that guy (Jose Alvarez) could get great tone with a guitar plugged into a duck's ass.

[Strat-O]

I've been lusting after their amps ever since the first time I saw them. It just seems to speak my language, and I've never heard one talk. Well I guess I heard Nick Curran's but that's way too much amp for me at 45 watts. The small one's like that are cool as crap. :bow

[jumpnblues]

Wow, nothing here since 6/30?!! OK, I'll start things up again...that Vero is drop dead gorgeous and if the sound clips are any indication, it'll sound just as good as it looks. Yeah, I'd like to have the Twentieth Century, maybe with a 15" Weber Ceramic Cali and paper cap. Just think, 20 watts...with headroom! Great club amp. There are enough amps between the Veros and the rest of the Louis Electrics I don't have to keep me in G.A.S. for an eternity. And that's not even counting the vintage amps out there that I jones for. Did I say that Vero is gorgeous? :drool:drool:AOK


Tom

[sethr]

Vero has amazing customer service, too. The manufacturer basically knows me personally. He responds to emails right away. Phone calls, too. The amp is sort of a work in progress for him, and he'll send parts and instructions when he comes up with mods. Try that with Fender.
The only negative, and it's a small one for me, is the reverb. It's not real rich, and it seems to vary. I don't use more than a touch of reverb anyway, so no biggie.

[jumpnblues]

OK, one other topic for discussion and I have to leave for the Goodguys Heartland Nationals car show in Des Moines. We're driving our chopped, "Z'ed", channeled, slammed, full roller "big-blocked", hotrod '40 Chevy sedan to the show.
Anyway, here's my topic for discussion...my tone bias is for a really pretty, strong, and harmonics laden top end and upper mid range. I absolutely LOVE to hear a strong mid, upper mid, and top end with just enough light overdrive/edge that it doesn't "obscure" those frequencies, yet allows for good, clean sustain. My main guitar of choice is a USACG, Mary Kaye, maple neck and fretboard, Tele with Don Mare pu's. Although I also have 2 great Strats and an ES-5 Switchmaster with Lollar P-90s. My question for others who like a similar tone (eg. George Goumas) is do you have many complaints regarding sharp treble (as perceived by some) or volume during gigs?
I haven't played out much since I made the switch from Strats to a Tele as my main guitar probably 6 yrs ago. The tone I described is the tone I love and really hate to have to alter it. I have a couple potential opportunities to play with some blues/jazz musicians who definitely "get it" as far as "authentic" blues and swing is concerned and that's something very difficult to find where I live. But I am concerned about whether I'll need to change the "personality" of my sound in smaller venues. You do have to be pushing things to get the goods from Fender style single coil pu's. I would be using a 25 watt (approximately) Louis Tremblelux that just nails the tone I like. I have a blender pot for the pu's and play with the switch either in the mid position with about 75% bridge pu or with the switch on the bridge pu (100%). So, you can tell I like treble frequencies. Although I roll the tone pot back about 1/3. In my small, home practice studio it isn't prohibitively loud but I do have a little ear ringing when I practice at gigging volume with the amp. I would be happy playing my Switchmaster and that would alleviate some of the treble, but the Tele is my fav guitar tone.
Given all the above, do you think I'm going to have problems in small to medium venues? I do have 2 Weber 50 watt MASS'es. So if I needed to I could use one on the Tremblelux. I also have some really good boost pedals (i.e. Red Snapper, Z-Vex Super Duper, Keeley Sparkledrive, Banzai Cold Fusion, Bad Monkey, and Nobles ODR-1) but I almost never use them live and for them to sound good you still have to have the tubes cooking, which kind of defeats the purpose. I really love going direct to the Louis Electric amps anyway, but I'm thinking the MASS may be the answer, if necessary, as they don't change your tone that much.
Anyway, what would you do? And "play acoustic guitar" is not an option. ;)

[valcotone]

Tom, I'm not drawing on years of experience as I say this... but I'd worry about the music and playing situation first... then try to figure out the gear/tone/etc. It sounds like you're hesitating to play with these guys because you're worried about your tone, maybe I'm misinterpreting your comments though, sorry if I am. I'd jump in then figure out what tones and volume levels work with those combos in the venues you're playing in.

[jimfog]

Tom, I'm not drawing on years of experience as I say this... but I'd worry about the music and playing situation first... then try to figure out the gear/tone/etc. It sounds like you're hesitating to play with these guys because you're worried about your tone, maybe I'm misinterpreting your comments though, sorry if I am. I'd jump in then figure out what tones and volume levels work with those combos in the venues you're playing in.

Bingo......exactly right. Well said.

One thing I've learned from 200+ gigs a year......."tone" doesn't EXIST in a vacuum. What you enjoy playing along bears almost zero resemblance to what works with a band. The best gear will be satisfying in both situations, but it's most important that you occupy your proper sonic space in your band well.

A perfect example (though not WC blues, really) is Marshall amps............to most folks, the classic Plexis, BB's/JTM45's etc aren't all THAT when played alone ............but get them in a rockin' band situation, and watch out.........

Good luck.

- Jim

PS.....I think it may be time to officially bury this thread. Interest level is about done......shame.

[Dave Orban]

Bingo......exactly right. Well said.

One thing I've learned from 200+ gigs a year......."tone" doesn't EXIST in a vacuum. What you enjoy playing along bears almost zeo resemblance to what works with a band. The best gear will be satisfying in both situations, but it's most important that you occupy your proper sonic space in your band well.

I perfect example (though not WC blues, really) is Marshall amps............to most folks, the classic Plexis, BB's/JTM45's etc aren't ALL that when played alone ............but get them in a rockin' band situation, and watch out.........

Good luck.

- Jim

PS.....I think it may be time to officially bury this thread. Interest level is about done......shame.You're turning into an old fart, do you realize that...?!? :jo

[jimfog]

You're turning into an old fart, do you realize that...?!? :jo

Dude.....i was an old fart at 18! My age is finally now catching up.

Not sure what in my post qualifies me for "fartdom", but since you're an expert, I'll take your word for it.......

[RickyKing]

Bingo......exactly right. Well said.

One thing I've learned from 200+ gigs a year......."tone" doesn't EXIST in a vacuum. What you enjoy playing along bears almost zero resemblance to what works with a band. The best gear will be satisfying in both situations, but it's most important that you occupy your proper sonic space in your band well.

A perfect example (though not WC blues, really) is Marshall amps............to most folks, the classic Plexis, BB's/JTM45's etc aren't all THAT when played alone ............but get them in a rockin' band situation, and watch out.........

Good luck.

- Jim

PS.....I think it may be time to officially bury this thread. Interest level is about done......shame.

I don't agree with burying this...it's just the time of year

[valcotone]

FWIW, July 17th will be the 5-year anniversary if you include the WCB thread that kicked off on "the other board", and Version 1.0 of this GP thread that DukeH62 started (that was lost).

[bluesjuke]

Did I say that Vero is gorgeous? :drool:drool:AOK


Tom


It was either you or it was me me thinking out loud.
Sure s a temptation.

[Jeff Michael]

I heard a friend of mine play a Strat through it, and it sounded great. But that guy (Jose Alvarez) could get great tone with a guitar plugged into a duck's ass.

Only in positions 2 and 4.

JAM

[Schwalbe]

Bingo......exactly right. Well said.

One thing I've learned from 200+ gigs a year......."tone" doesn't EXIST in a vacuum. What you enjoy playing along bears almost zero resemblance to what works with a band. The best gear will be satisfying in both situations, but it's most important that you occupy your proper sonic space in your band well.

A perfect example (though not WC blues, really) is Marshall amps............to most folks, the classic Plexis, BB's/JTM45's etc aren't all THAT when played alone ............but get them in a rockin' band situation, and watch out.........

Good luck.

- Jim

PS.....I think it may be time to officially bury this thread. Interest level is about done......shame.
About tone and band situations and gigging, yep, absolutely. Tone is a compromise on all but the few perfect gigs. A gorgeous sounding 25 watt Tweed inspired amp can be too much amp for one room, not enough for another and/or get you buried by the band with the thing cranked or wincing at the weak sound from having play your rig with the volume at 1.5.
About burying this thread ...nah...it's just Summer.

Only in positions 2 and 4.

JAM
For my next build should I make up a logo?
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/RockinDaddy/DucksAss1.jpg%5B/IMG%5Dhttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/RockinDaddy/DucksAss1.jpg

I LOVE it! :dude
Yeah them Vero's are pretty!

For some completely non-WCB I've been enjoying this guys Sound Click page.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandid=669953

It's The Fourth of July, spend some time pursuing Life, Liberty and Happiness.

[RickyKing]

About tone and band situations and gigging, yep, absolutely. Tone is a compromise on all but the few perfect gigs. A gorgeous sounding 25 watt Tweed inspired amp can be too much amp for one room, not enough for another and/or get you buried by the band with the thing cranked or wincing at the weak sound from having play your rig with the volume at 1.5.
About burying this thread ...nah...it's just Summer.


For my next build should I make up a logo?
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/RockinDaddy/DucksAss1.jpg%5B/IMG%5Dhttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/RockinDaddy/DucksAss1.jpg


Yeah them Vero's are pretty!

For some completely non-WCB I've been enjoying this guys Sound Click page.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandid=669953

It's The Fourth of July, spend some time pursuing Life, Liberty and Happiness.

Hey S. If it had that logo on it I'd play one...

[bluesjuke]

Quote:
Originally Posted by sethr http://img.thegearpage.net/board/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?p=4361299#post4361299)
I heard a friend of mine play a Strat through it, and it sounded great. But that guy (Jose Alvarez) could get great tone with a guitar plugged into a duck's ass.

Jeff Michael-
"Only in positions 2 and 4."



For maximum quack but of course!

[Schwalbe]

Hey S. If it had that logo on it I'd play one...
:rotflmao :rotflmao :rotflmao :rotflmao :rotflmao

[KBR]

some new tunes up at my site, The Harp on Blues for Bill, (William Clarke)
was played by a dude named Stan Powell, Little Charlie taught him Harp.

http://www.myspace.com/kennyblueray**

[RickyKing]

So,
I played at an outside event yesterday,used my reworked reissue Bassman.
My tech and I have managed to collect some good old caps and such,
NOS Tung-Sol pt. rca pre's, biased correct.
Still kinda brittle in bright channel,too dark (especially w/p-90) in normal.
Any Ideas? BTW reissue blue alnico spkrs.
Thanks in advance for any input!:AOK

[Stringmaster]

Ricky:
I used my Bassman clone at an outdoor gig the other night, with my p90 equipped I35, and was really happy with my tone. I fed my Fender reverb tank into the Normal channel with these settings:

Vol: 6
Treble: 6
Middle: 9
Bass: 4
Presence: 9

I find the Bright channel too bright for single coils, but I could probably dial it in. My amp has Weber P10Q's. Perhaps trying different speakers might help? Of course you would have to compromise--either brighten up the Normal channel, or tone down the Bright channel. Another thought would be to try jumpering channels, and then blend to taste. I expect a good tech could brighten the Normal channel, and darken the bright channel by tweaking a few components--which might be the best option--but beyond my expertise.
Best, Dana

[Scott Miller]

I used my Bassman at a.... wait... I don't have a Bassman.

In case you're wondering where Bill Stuve is these days, he's touring with Sean Carney, and playing a strange-looking fretless electric bass.

[bluesjuke]

Jumpering the channels is a good bet.
You can blend to taste.

By the way, how old are the speakers, past broken in?

[RickyKing]

Jumpering the channels is a good bet.
You can blend to taste.

By the way, how old are the speakers, past broken in?

Yes, the speakers have been around, it is an A serial # pretty well worked.
I have some brown label Jensen ceramic 10's from a silvertone that i'm
gonna try.... thanks all for the input. :JAM

BTW i'm working on feelin good by Magic Sam, great piece...

[sethr]

In case you're wondering where Bill Stuve is these days, he's touring with Sean Carney, and playing a strange-looking fretless electric bass.

Sean will be in town Saturday for The New York State Blues Fest (http://www.nysbluesfest.com/), filling in for a recovering Nappy Brown. No Bill Stuve, though. Mookie Brill on this gig.
I keep saying this, but this is a great festival. Anyone anywhere nearby should check it out. And it's free.

[jumpnblues]

Tom, I'm not drawing on years of experience as I say this... but I'd worry about the music and playing situation first... then try to figure out the gear/tone/etc. It sounds like you're hesitating to play with these guys because you're worried about your tone, maybe I'm misinterpreting your comments though, sorry if I am. I'd jump in then figure out what tones and volume levels work with those combos in the venues you're playing in.


Sorry guys. I'm responding a little late because I just got back from out of town. But, nah, it's the venues (audience). I love bright tones, but I fear the venues might not. That pretty much sums it up. Although I'm not a super Roy Buchanan fan my tone is somewhat similar to his...on the bright side. Although not really bright. If zero was full bass and ten was full on treble, I'm about a seven or maybe eight. The last time I was gigging I didn't use quite as much treble as I do now. And, no, it's not because I'm losing high frequency hearing. My hearing's fine. But the tone I've migrated toward in the last several years is brighter. That's all.


Tom

[jumpnblues]

"[...What you enjoy playing along bears almost zero resemblance to what works with a band...]"


You know Jim, that is sooo true. I'll get a tone that's my tone in my home studio/family room and get to a venue and...phhhhfffftttthhhhttttt!!!! Sounds like ass. So it goes to show you can never trust what you hear in your house vs a gig venue. But I guess that only makes sense. I mean why should it sound the same? It just won't. You tend to lose lows and gain highs and have to start over again as far as finding your tone.


Tom

[nmontz]

How was the hotrod show at the fairgrounds Tom? The weather sure was great this weekend. Lets see some pics of your Ride!

[straightblues]

Anyone out there using a new amp for West Coast style blue? Anything that isn't an exact clone of a 50's or 60's Fender? If so, tell us about it. My old amp broke again and I keep thinking it would be nice to have a new amp.

[Scott Miller]

"Anyone out there using a new amp for West Coast style blue?"

I'm using a DR. Z Maz 18, but then again, I play all sorts of stuff. It sounds pretty West coasty with an H-44, though. Local player Chris Brown gets some great Freddie King and Pee Wee Crayton tones from it. I tend to play pretty trebly, to keep up with the female singer.

It doesn't have ice-picky highs, which is something I like about it. It seems to let a lot of the individual guitar sound come through without coloring it much. Guitars with a lot of character get to speak their minds.

It has a master and a volume, but for low volume I have an Airbrake attenuator, which lets me turn up the master, which opens it up more.

I bought it used, and have had no problems with it for six years, except for a couple of tubes going pffft. When I bought it, I had no idea what the hell to get; I was coming out of a 27-year performing haitus, but I read a bunch of reviews and nobody said "This amp sucks," so I got it.

[jimfog]

Anyone out there using a new amp for West Coast style blue? Anything that isn't an exact clone of a 50's or 60's Fender? If so, tell us about it. My old amp broke again and I keep thinking it would be nice to have a new amp.

Allen Brown Sugar is my current fave.........just a beautiful, beautiful tone in an immaculately built, good looking unit. GREAT two-knob 'verb.....Can't say enough good things about it.

Most of our new CD is being recorded with a Vox AC300cc1.......yes, blues on a Vox! Really versatile and sweet....just a tad heavy, though.......and mediocre 'verb.

I also had a Sewell Wampus Cat that worked extremely well for West Coast.

Unless you're looking for something that's not available at all, I don't see any reason to HAVE to jump through the hoops necessary to keep an old classic up and running for gigs, etc. There's so much great gear out there right now.

- jim

[Jeff Michael]

some new tunes up at my site, The Harp on Blues for Bill, (William Clarke)
was played by a dude named Stan Powell, Little Charlie taught him Harp.

http://www.myspace.com/kennyblueray**

Hey Kenny, my dog's now taking potassium bromide and it always makes me think of you!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_bromide

JAM

[susudio]

I'm writing for Fretshop. He's home on sick leave and doesn't have access to a computer right now.

We've organized a new get together at the Blue Moon in South Amboy NJ and many of NJ/New York/Philly and other area A- list players will be attending. Hope to hear from the New England contingent.

Fretshop will be hosting a guitar set up seminar and special guest Lou Rosano of Louis Amps will be previewing some of his gear. Special guest Bill Machrone AKA, Bill M, the acknowledged Blues Junior guru has indicated he will make very effort to attend with examples of his modded amps .

This is for acknowledged thread members only, no lurkers or occassional posters.

This event will take place on Sunday July 27th 2008 at around 2 PM. The Blue Moon is great place with a New England look, a New Orleans style garden and a terrific menu. www.bluemoonhome.com (http://www.bluemoonhome.com). It will be a great afternoon of learning, jamming, eating, drinking and comraderie in our musical brotherhood. :drink:JAM

PM me (susudio) for RSVP instructions. CAll Fretshop if you have his number.

Again this event is for acknowledged thread members only.. NO LURKERS OR OCCASSIONAL POSTERS.

[Scott Miller]

I've played a Brown Sugar, and agree that it's very much good stuff.

[jumpnblues]

How was the hotrod show at the fairgrounds Tom? The weather sure was great this weekend. Lets see some pics of your Ride!


Hey Noel,


It was probably one of the best Heartland Nationals they've ever had. Good Guys does it right and the weather was perfect. As you may know it's usually like the hottest day in hell. Last year it was a humid 96 degrees. This year except for Sunday it barely got out of the 70's and Sunday was a very comfortable and breezy 85 degrees. There were about 4000 cars there. So, yeah, it was a great show. The next big one for me is Quincy, Illinois in mid October. It's just a local show but there'll be about 900, very high quality street rods there. And Quincy really rolls out the red carpet for everyone. Kinda' gives ya' something to look forward to going into the fall.


Tom

[jumpnblues]

"Anyone out there using a new amp for West Coast style blue?"

I'm using a DR. Z Maz 18, but then again, I play all sorts of stuff. It sounds pretty West coasty with an H-44, though. Local player Chris Brown gets some great Freddie King and Pee Wee Crayton tones from it. I tend to play pretty trebly, to keep up with the female singer.

It doesn't have ice-picky highs, which is something I like about it. It seems to let a lot of the individual guitar sound come through without coloring it much. Guitars with a lot of character get to speak their minds.

It has a master and a volume, but for low volume I have an Airbrake attenuator, which lets me turn up the master, which opens it up more.

I bought it used, and have had no problems with it for six years, except for a couple of tubes going pffft. When I bought it, I had no idea what the hell to get; I was coming out of a 27-year performing haitus, but I read a bunch of reviews and nobody said "This amp sucks," so I got it.


Scott,


Great recommendations so far. I've owned a MAZ 18 Jr. (along with 4 other Dr.Zs) and currently own a 40 watt Allen Encore and as you well know both companies make outstanding amps. And I can't argue with Jim's recommendation on the Allen Brown Sugar...fabulous amp. I'll throw in one other recommendation just to confuse the issue...Louis Electric Tremblelux. It's about 25 watts with surprisingly good headroom and tons of great tone. It's obviously based on the Fender tweed Tremolux but takes things an extra step or two forward with hand built trannies, top shelf components, aged or 100 year old pine cab, "fat" channel, 5 watt switch, hand built Celestion style (G12H30) speakers available or about any speaker of your choice, including Scumbacks. However, Lou Rosano really likes a standard G12M Greenback in it. I have a Scumback H75 in mine and love it. Tight lows, very punchy mids, and high mids and a top end dripping with harmonics. Lou's entire line of amps sound like that. Check out the Louis Amps thread going on the Amps And Cabs forum for some idea of what people think of Lou's amps.
I also love the Victorias and Clarks, but you're looking to kinda' get away from tweed clones as I understand it. Lou's amps are not clones. He's kinda' taken tweed amps to the next level, for lack of a better description.
But David Allen also makes beautiful sounding amps, loosely based on blackface and brownface tones. He too has taken those tones to the next level with the addition of the "raw" control among other things. So, there you have it. Now make a decision. Hope that helped some.


Tom

[RickyKing]

Sean will be in town Saturday for The New York State Blues Fest (http://www.nysbluesfest.com/), filling in for a recovering Nappy Brown. No Bill Stuve, though. Mookie Brill on this gig.
I keep saying this, but this is a great festival. Anyone anywhere nearby should check it out. And it's free.

FWIW Myself and my guys will be appearing at The New York State Blues Fest. with Toni Lynn Washington.Also planning on hanging out both days. Can't Wait!

[sethr]

Hey, cool. I'll be hanging around, pretending to work, behind the main stage. I hope to shake your hand.
I'll be running the Syracuse Allstars on Saturday night, and playing with my band on Sunday afternoon. And backing up a harmonica workshop Saturday afternoon.

[RickyKing]

I'm writing for Fretshop. He's home on sick leave and doesn't have access to a computer right now.

We've organized a new get together at the Blue Moon in South Amboy NJ and many of NJ/New York/Philly and other area A- list players will be attending. Hope to hear from the New England contingent.

Fretshop will be hosting a guitar set up seminar and special guest Lou Rosano of Louis Amps will be previewing some of his gear. Special guest Bill Machrone AKA, Bill M, the acknowledged Blues Junior guru has indicated he will make very effort to attend with examples of his modded amps .

This is for acknowledged thread members only, no lurkers or occassional posters.

This event will take place on Sunday July 27th 2008 at around 2 PM. The Blue Moon is great place with a New England look, a New Orleans style garden and a terrific menu. www.bluemoonhome.com (http://www.bluemoonhome.com). It will be a great afternoon of learning, jamming, eating, drinking and comraderie in our musical brotherhood. :drink:JAM

PM me (susudio) for RSVP instructions. CAll Fretshop if you have his number.

Again this event is for acknowledged thread members only.. NO LURKERS OR OCCASSIONAL POSTERS.

Damn! Working that day...hope to make the next! Best wishes to G.G. on recovery.

[susudio]

This event will take place on Sunday July 27th 2008 at around 2 PM. The Blue Moon is great place with a New England look, a New Orleans style garden and a terrific menu. www.bluemoonhome.com (http://www.bluemoonhome.com/). It will be a great afternoon of learning, jamming, eating, drinking and comraderie in our musical brotherhood. :drink:JAM


Damn! Working that day...hope to make the next! Best wishes to G.G. on recovery.

Ricky, sorry you can't make it. :(
It's gonna be a good time.
I'll pass this along to George..

[valcotone]

hi guys, I'm parting ways with a 2007 Gibson Les Paul Historic 1954 chambered VOS Les Paul RI (CR4). PM/email for more details...

[Scott Miller]

"I'm parting ways with a wrap-tail 1974 Les Paul Special..."

Two Feets: Redemption is at hand! Buy it!

[Mr Moto]

Now this might be old news around these parts, but any reviews on the Topcat Records Fats/Paladins release? Just ordered a copy.

[RickyKing]

Hey, cool. I'll be hanging around, pretending to work, behind the main stage. I hope to shake your hand.
I'll be running the Syracuse Allstars on Saturday night, and playing with my band on Sunday afternoon. And backing up a harmonica workshop Saturday afternoon.

Hey,lets hook up! We came to play so if there's anything you can use us for just let me know!
Looking forward to seeing ya!

[Stringmaster]

Haven't seen it. Where did you order it from?

Now this might be old news around these parts, but any reviews on the Topcat Records Fats/Paladins release? Just ordered a copy.

[TwoFeets]

"I'm parting ways with a wrap-tail 1974 Les Paul Special..."

Two Feets: Redemption is at hand! Buy it!

Oh man, I wish I could have!

Thought you guys might want to see a clip of one of my favorite local guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBo6flZQBgE

[bluestomper]

Anyone out there using a new amp for West Coast style blue? Anything that isn't an exact clone of a 50's or 60's Fender? If so, tell us about it. My old amp broke again and I keep thinking it would be nice to have a new amp.

I'm using a Vox AC-15 w/ bulldog speaker, the Korg era "reissue".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P4r1aH7heE
Recorded a couple of weeks ago.

/J. Shuffle

[Jeff Michael]

"Hey Kenny, my dog's now taking potassium bromide and it always makes me think of you!"

Jeff,
does this mean I am a dog, or a sedative?



Can't comment to either! Just that the chemical symbol for potassium bromide is KBr.

JAM

[KBR]

Doin some John Lee, That Dude is Great, Shaun Rounds? Where is he from? He needs to bail on the Mook on drums. He don't need no drums.
I play some of that low down John Lee stuff, I dig it!

[TwoFeets]

Doin some John Lee, That Dude is Great, Shaun Rounds? Where is he from? He needs to bail on the Mook on drums. He don't need no drums.
I play some of that low down John Lee stuff, I dig it!

Shaun's a local Orlando fella. I'm hoping he wins the local IBC thing this year and gets to go to Memphis. He deserves a little more recognition out of this area.

[RickyKing]

Oh man, I wish I could have!

Thought you guys might want to see a clip of one of my favorite local guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBo6flZQBgE

Great Stuff...Sigh, nice to hear the audience is listening....(dripping with sarcasm)

[Mr Moto]

Hey Stringmaster, just ordered it off amazon. Not sure whether its actually in stock yet though as I haven't had a shipping notification.

[Stringmaster]

Thanks Mr. Moto--found it!
DD

[susudio]

I'm writing for Fretshop. He's home on sick leave and doesn't have access to a computer right now.

We've organized a new get together at the Blue Moon in South Amboy NJ and many of NJ/New York/Philly and other area A- list players will be attending. Hope to hear from the New England contingent.

Fretshop will be hosting a guitar set up seminar and special guest Lou Rosano of Louis Amps will be previewing some of his gear. Special guest Bill Machrone AKA, Bill M, the acknowledged Blues Junior guru has indicated he will make very effort to attend with examples of his modded amps .

This is for acknowledged thread members only, no lurkers or occassional posters.

This event will take place on Sunday July 27th 2008 at around 2 PM. The Blue Moon is great place with a New England look, a New Orleans style garden and a terrific menu. www.bluemoonhome.com (http://www.bluemoonhome.com). It will be a great afternoon of learning, jamming, eating, drinking and comraderie in our musical brotherhood. :drink:JAM

PM me (susudio) for RSVP instructions. CAll Fretshop if you have his number.

Again this event is for acknowledged thread members only.. NO LURKERS OR OCCASSIONAL POSTERS.

George asked me to bump this announcement.
A number of A-list players have responded and will be attending.
The afternoon will be a great time to jam, learn and network with other West Coast minded players.
If you have a band, please bring a press kit. The Blue Moon is booking for next year and is looking for new and interesting talent.

George hopes to hear from the "Philly" crowd and is looking forward to their participation in this event as well.

Everyone please PM me with your RSVP or call George if you have his number. PM me if you need his number. Thanks..

[Stringmaster]

Here's a great Paul Pigat DVD (Jazzing Up Your Guitar) for those looking to expand their playing in the Swing style. It moves pretty fast, and expects you to work hard on concepts on your own, before moving forward with more lessons. It goes into a more theoretical approach, teaching arpeggios, scales, modes, chords, etc. He also demonstrates some licks and progressions--8&12 bar blues, Rhythm Changes, and others. I've been looking for a resource like this, but it will take me a good while to memorize all of the material. One thing I like is that he focuses only on the key of G for the whole lesson--for me that is a better approach vs jumping around. Of course once the concepts are mastered, it's easy to move to different keys. I got my copy at Elderly.

http://learnrootsmusic.com/

Click "Skip Intro" and the page comes up.
DD

[Dave Orban]

George asked me to bump this announcement.
A number of A-list players have responded and will be attending.
The afternoon will be a great time to jam, learn and network with other West Coast minded players.
If you have a band, please bring a press kit. The Blue Moon is booking for next year and is looking for new and interesting talent.

George hopes to hear from the "Philly" crowd and is looking forward to their participation in this event as well.

Everyone please PM me with your RSVP or call George if you have his number. PM me if you need his number. Thanks..
Unfortunately, I'm already committed for the 27th... I just let George know...

Hope you guys all have a blast, though!

[Dave Orban]

Here's a great Paul Pigat DVD (Jazzing Up Your Guitar) for those looking to expand their playing in the Swing style. It moves pretty fast, and expects you to work hard on concepts on your own, before moving forward with more lessons. It goes into a more theoretical approach, teaching arpeggios, scales, modes, chords, etc. He also demonstrates some licks and progressions--8&12 bar blues, Rhythm Changes, and others. I've been looking for a resource like this, but it will take me a good while to memorize all of the material. One thing I like is that he focuses only on the key of G for the whole lesson--for me that is a better approach vs jumping around. Of course once the concepts are mastered, it's easy to move to different keys. I got my copy at Elderly.

http://learnrootsmusic.com/

Click "Skip Intro" and the page comes up.
DD
Cool...! Thanks for the link! :dude

[susudio]

Unfortunately, I'm already committed for the 27th... I just let George know...

Hope you guys all have a blast, though!


Dave, thanks for your response. You'll be missed.

[bluesbreaker59]

Is Kid Andersen playing with Musselwhite on tour right now? I see Charlie is coming through Des Moines next week and I have a rare night off.

[jumpnblues]

Well, I'm on the "Z list", but living in the midwest and having a "nine to five" makes it pretty hard to make it to any gatherings on either coast. But, man, I wish I could do it. Some pretty neat guys on this board and I'd like to meet a few of ya's and maybe share some blues. Maybe some day?


Tom

[Scott Miller]

"Is Kid Andersen playing with Musselwhite on tour right now?"

Matt Stubbs has been on guitar for a few months now. Chris is mainly playing with Rick Estrin.

[jimfog]

George asked me to bump this announcement.
A number of A-list players have responded and will be attending.

Who's RSVP'ed so far?

- Jim

[Dave Orban]

Who's RSVP'ed so far?

- JimHe said A-list, Jim...

[jimfog]

He said A-list, Jim...

Right.....I want to know who I'll be peering through the windows at...........and if I should be prepared to press some ham!

[Dave Orban]

Right.....I want to know who I'll be peering through the windows at...........and if I should be prepared to press some ham!I'll be sending one of my stunt head-rags, in absentia...

[dial-tone]

Hey guys,
Been a while since I have posted here.
Just want to let all you guys in the new england area know that I will be out that way again doing a one week tour with Lynwood Slim. Hope to see some of you out there..
Thanks!


Heres the dates




Lynwood Link here
http://www. deltagrooveproductions. com/music/artists/lynwood_slim/main. html (http://www. deltagrooveproductions. com/music/artists/lynwood_slim/main. html)

Matthew Stubbs Link
www. matthewstubbs. net (http://www. matthewstubbs. net)
www.myspace.com/mattstubbs88 (http://www.myspace.com/mattstubbs88)



New England tour July 30th-August 4th

Jul 30 2008 9:00P
Wild Horse Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Beverly, MA

Jul 31 2008 8:00P
Harry’s Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Hyannis, MA

Aug 1 2008 8:00P
Chan’s Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Woonsocket, RI

Aug 2 2008 12:30P
Onset Blues Festival Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Onset,MA

Aug 2 2008 8:00P
Tupelo Music Hall Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Londonderry, NH
(Great venue (Bring your own Booze!) get your tickets now here www. tupelohall. com (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnR1cGVsb2hhbGwuY29t))

Aug 4 2008 7:00P
Timeout Pub Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Rockland, ME

[susudio]

Who's RSVP'ed so far?

- Jim

George(Fretshop) is still out on sick leave but doing fine. He still doesn't have access to a working computer but wanted me to send his regards to everyone on the board.

There are a number of players coming to the 7/27 event from West Orange, Hoboken and New York. Some of the guys went to Jerzees jam in February. George and I have had the pleasure to sit in with many of them at various jams in the North Jersey/New York area jams and they are top notch players.

Jim, PM me so I can give you George's cell number and he'll give you the scoop on the people who have indicated they would attend.

Thanks,
John

[Schwalbe]

Hey guys,
Been a while since I have posted here.
Just want to let all you guys in the new england area know that I will be out that way again doing a one week tour with Lynwood Slim. Hope to see some of you out there..
Thanks!


Heres the dates




Lynwood Link here
http://www. deltagrooveproductions. com/music/artists/lynwood_slim/main. html (http://www.%20deltagrooveproductions.%20com/music/artists/lynwood_slim/main.%20html)

Matthew Stubbs Link
www. matthewstubbs. net (http://www.%20matthewstubbs.%20net)
www.myspace.com/mattstubbs88 (http://www.myspace.com/mattstubbs88)



New England tour July 30th-August 4th

Jul 30 2008 9:00P
Wild Horse Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Beverly, MA

Jul 31 2008 8:00P
Harry’s Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Hyannis, MA

Aug 1 2008 8:00P
Chan’s Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Woonsocket, RI

Aug 2 2008 12:30P
Onset Blues Festival Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Onset,MA

Aug 2 2008 8:00P
Tupelo Music Hall Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Londonderry, NH
(Great venue (Bring your own Booze!) get your tickets now here www. tupelohall. com (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnR1cGVsb2hhbGwuY29t))

Aug 4 2008 7:00P
Timeout Pub Lynwood Slim w/Matthew Stubbs Rockland, ME

Say hello to Slim for me. Tell him Bingham's been hilarious all summer.


George(Fretshop) is still out on sick leave but doing fine. He still doesn't have access to a working computer but wanted me to send his regards to everyone on the board.

There are a number of players coming to the 7/27 event from West Orange, Hoboken and New York. Some of the guys went to Jerzees jam in February. George and I have had the pleasure to sit in with many of them at various jams in the North Jersey/New York area jams and they are top notch players.

Jim, PM me so I can give you George's cell number and he'll give you the scoop on the people who have indicated they would attend.

Thanks,
John

Get well soon George.

[jumpnblues]

Say hello to Slim for me. Tell him Bingham's been hilarious all summer.




Get well soon George.


Yeah, George. Keep yer dobber, err, umm, anyway get well soon.


Tom