[Rhodes22-list] Music Humor - I think: Another Mandolin Player...
Mark Kaynor
mark at kaynor.org
Thu Feb 10 09:52:53 EST 2005
Jim,
Ah. So you got the Ovation, eh? I looked at that one but decided I didn't
really have a need for the electronics. Sweet instrument, though. I used to
have an old lap steel that I ran through a Pig Nose amp - what a great
sound.
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jim White
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 9:28 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Music Humor - I think: Another Mandolin
Player...
Mark and Slim:
I traded "down" to a mandolin about three years ago. A wonderful instrument,
they sound so surreal, I fell in love with the sound years ago but never had
the ambition to learn the thing. I still have my little Ovation guitar
(which fits fine on Menagerie), but don't hardly every play it anymore.
Being able to play mandolin (somewhat); there's never a shortage of other
acoustic (and sometimes electric) musicians to jam with around here. The
instrument has a built in pickup if I need more volume, I just hook it up to
my little Krate amp and crank away! ..
jw
Jim White
Le Menagerie
At 06:59 PM 2/9/2005, you wrote:
>Mark,
>
>Wow! You had an Alembic!? I've never even seen one except in the hands
>of Stanley Clarke. You must have agonized over selling it. But after
>15 years--yep, let it go to someone who will play it.
>
>A mandolin is a great boat instrument. I used to have one years ago
>but I left it in the back seat of my car on a hot day, and it
>disintegrated. 8-( Sometimes I bring my ukulele onboard. And harmonica.
>
>Slim
>
>On 2/9/05 6:10 PM, "Mark Kaynor" <mark at kaynor.org> wrote:
>
> > Slim,
> >
> > Nah. Kinda miss it, though. I went through a nasty divorce from "the
> ex-wife
> > from Hell" and somehow quit playing in the process. I just sold my
> > Alembic Spoiler bass on ebay a few months ago because I hadn't
> > played it once in 15 or so years. Decided it was finally time to let
> > go - besides, I needed
> a ham
> > radio for the big boat. Guess it's all about priorities....
> >
> > I did just get a new mandolin, though - thought that might fit
> > better, anyway - and it doesn't draw as much power as a bass rig <g>.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Steve Alm
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 6:29 PM
> > To: Rhodes
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Music Humor - I think
> >
> > Mark,
> >
> > Are you sure that was in Roanoke? It sounds just like a bar on the Ft.
> > Totten Indian Reservation in South Dakota. 8-) Good story. Do you
> > still play?
> > Slim
> >
> > On 2/9/05 4:52 PM, "Mark Kaynor" <mark at kaynor.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Steve,
> >>
> >> While I'm traveling down memory lane, your post reminded me of when
> >> I used to play in a local blues band. One Wednesday night we were
> >> playing for the gate at this dive in Roanoke. We had a friend
> >> watching the door for us when this big guy named "Heavy" came up to
> >> him and said "I'd better check this with you or I might get into
> >> trouble" and handed him a 45 automatic. This place was amazing. At
> >> one point the
> > bartender lit up a joint behind the bar.
> >> There was this one guy there who kept yelling "Black Flag! Black
> >> Flag!". Our rhythm guitarist finally got him to shut up by betting
> >> him he could stand on his head and drink a beer - which he did. The
> >> guy started yelling again after and Heavy and some of his friends
> >> showed him the door, none too gently. We found out later that the
> >> there was a shootout in the parking lot the Friday after we played
> >> - I don't know if
> > Heavy was involved or not.
> >> Years later I was talking to one of my neighbors who was in
> >> corrections and he told me this place had a reputation among law
> >> enforcement as a good place to check for escapees from the city jail.
> >>
> >> Mark Kaynor
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> >> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Steve Alm
> >> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 5:26 PM
> >> To: Rhodes
> >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Music Humor - I think
> >>
> >> Rummy, you're welcome. See ya there.
> >> Brad, you'd fit right in too.
> >> Ed, no, that's not a bad night. It's EVERY night! 8-)
> >> Slim
> >>
> >> On 2/9/05 5:39 AM, "brad haslett" <flybrad at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Well Slim, I have just one thing to say about that.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> FREEBIRD!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> (come on man, I'm holding my lighter up in a hotel
> >>> room)
> >>>
> >>> Brad
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --- Steve Alm <salm at mn.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> This would be funny if it weren't so damn true:
> >>>>
> >>>> MUSICIANS ARE EXPERT MIND READERS
> >>>>
> >>>> When requesting a song from the band, just say "play my song!"
> >>>> We have a chip implanted in our heads with an unlimited database
> >>>> with the favorite tunes of every patron who ever walked into a
> >>>> bar & all songs ever recorded, so feel free to be vague, we love the
challenge.
> >>>>
> >>>> If we do not remember exactly what tune you want, we're only kidding.
> >>>> Bands know every song ever recorded, so keep humming. Hum harder
> >>>> if need be ... it helps jog the memory.
> >>>>
> >>>> If a band tells you they do not know a song you want to hear,
> >>>> they either forgot that they know the tune or they are just
> >>>> putting you on. Try singing a few words for the band. Any words will
do.
> >>>>
> >>>> It also helps to scream your request from across the room several
> >>>> times per set followed by the phrases, "AW COME ON!" and, "YOU SUCK!"
> >>>> Exaggerated hand gestures expressing disapproval from the dance
> >>>> floor are a big help as well, such as the thumbs down or your
> >>>> middle finger.
> >>>> Put-downs are the best
> >>>> way to jog a band's memory. This instantly promotes you to the
> >>>> status of "Personal Friend Of The Band."
> >>>>
> >>>> Entertainers are notorious fakers & jokesters and never really
> >>>> prepare for their shows. They simply walk on stage with no prior
> >>>> thought to what they will do once they arrive. An entertainer's
> >>>> job is so easy, even a monkey could do it, so don't let them off
> >>>> the hook easily.
> >>>> Your request is all
> >>>> that matters.
> >>>>
> >>>> If a metal band had played at the club a few weeks ago, the next
> >>>> band that follows will automatically know every metal tune the
> >>>> previous band ever played, even if the current band is a blues
> >>>> or country band. It's the law.
> >>>> Feel free to yell AC DC or SLAYER!! to a band that plays strictly
> >>>> originals or jazz for example. Conversely, Deadheads may yell for
> >>>> Grateful Dead tunes at a dance or metal band.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> IMPORTANT
> >>>>
> >>>> When an entertainer leans over to hear you better, grab his or
> >>>> her head in both hands and yell directly into their ear, while
> >>>> holding their head securely so they cannot pull away.
> >>>> This will be taken as an invitation to a friendly & playful game
> >>>> of tug of war between their head and your hands.
> >>>>
> >>>> Don't give up! Hang on until the singer or guitar player submits.
> >>>> Drummers are often safe from this fun game since they usually sit
> >>>> in the back, protected by the guitar players.
> >>>> Keyboard players are protected by their instrument, & only play
> >>>> the game when tricked into coming out from behind their keyboards.
> >>>> Though difficult to get them play, it's not impossible, so keep
trying.
> >>>> They're especially vulnerable during the break between songs.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> TALKING WITH THE BAND
> >>>>
> >>>> The best time to discuss anything with the band in any meaningful
> >>>> way is at the middle of a song when all band members are singing
> >>>> at the same time.
> >>>> Our hearing is so advanced that we can pick out your tiny voice
> >>>> from the megawatt wall of sound blasting all around us.
> >>>> Musicians are expert lip
> >>>> readers too. If a musician does not reply to your question or
> >>>> comment during a tune, it's because they didn't get a good look
> >>>> at your mouth in order to read your lips.
> >>>>
> >>>> Simply continue to scream your request & be sure to over
> >>>> emphasize the words with your lips. This helps immensely.
> >>>> Don't be fooled.
> >>>>
> >>>> Singers have the innate ability to answer questions & sing at the
> >>>> same time.
> >>>> If the singer doesn't answer your questions immediately,
> >>>> regardless of how stupid the question may seem, it's because they
> >>>> are purposely ignoring you.
> >>>> If this happens, immediately cop an attitude. We love this.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> HELPING THE BAND
> >>>>
> >>>> If you inform the band that you are a singer, the band will
> >>>> appreciate your help with the next few tunes, or however long you
> >>>> can remain standing on stage. Just pretend you're in a Karaoke bar.
> >>>> Simply feel free to walk up on stage & join in. By the way, the
> >>>> drunker you are, the better you sound, & the louder you should sing.
> >>>>
> >>>> If by chance you fall off the stage, be sure to crawl back up &
> >>>> attempt to sing harmony. Keep in mind that nothing assists the
> >>>> band more than outrageous dancing, third & fourth part harmonies,
> >>>> or a tambourine played out of tempo.
> >>>> Try the cow bell, they love the challenge. The band always needs
> >>>> the help & will take this as a compliment.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> VERY IMPORTANT
> >>>>
> >>>> Remember to allow enough time to make it from the stage to the
> >>>> bathroom in case of an emergency. On stage accidents are bad form.
> >>>> The band will carry on.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> BONUS TIP
> >>>>
> >>>> As a last resort, wait until the band takes a break and then get
> >>>> on stage and start playing their instruments. They love this.
> >>>> Even if you are ejected from the club, you can rest assured in
> >>>> the fact that you have successfully completed your audition. The
> >>>> band will call you immediately the following day to offer you a
position.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> See you at the next gig ...
> >>>> The Band
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
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