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Post by g1 on May 11, 2008 17:20:12 GMT -5
Even though you didn't ask -- A new favorite musician of mine is Alison Brown, a banjo player and vocalist. I've been listening to her most recent release, nice light airy acoustic compositions closer to jazz (for the most part) with touches of bluegrass and country. Her singing voice is quite "open" rather than bluegrass-nasal. The pianist sounds quite a bit like Bruce Hornsby; there's also a mandolin and flat-pick / slide acoustic guitar. I like bluegrass in small doses
A CD from a few years back is called "Fair Weather." Something familiar-sounding about that...
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Post by moonstone on May 11, 2008 17:51:03 GMT -5
news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080511/lf_nm_life/spider_young_dcOkay, let's combine music and entomology--do arachnids fall into that discipline?--Anyway, a species of trapdoor spider, previously unknown to science and identified as such by DNA, found in Alabama in 2007, has been named for its finder's favorite singer, Neil Young. With all due respect to Neil Young as a guitarist, songwriter, and activist, gotta say, I'm glad the spider doesn't sing. The article also mentions that a new species of beetle was recently named for the late Roy Orbison and his widow Barbara. A tuxedo beetle--although I don't recall ever seeing Roy wear a tux--Maybe the beetle has markings like dark glasses? <G> Okay, Katie. Just remember that you started it. I’ve got a new game. Name your bug. Or, to be more precise, which bug should be named after you, or alternatively, an appropriate political figure. To get us started, my friend Red Queen did some digging on the google and decided she wanted to be the firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus). So that you can judge, here’s a picture of Red Queen (a little romanticized, maybe, but what the heck, this is my fantasy) – www.chessbase.com/news/2007/valuiska02.jpgAnd here’s a picture of the firebug. delta-intkey.com/britin/images/bent465.jpgNote the obvious similarities. Firebugs can either fly or not fly. Red Queen can fly if she has a ticket and isn’t on the terrorist watch list. Firebugs “emit[] repugnatorial liquid as a defence reaction.” Red Queen assures me she can spit. The firebug is "stout bodied" and has “antennae longer than the head, readily visible from above.” Red Queen has no comment. The firebug is considered “rare.” Red Queen has often been characterized as “odd.” Close enough. We take our blessings where we find them and quit while we’re ahead. The firebug's song is, of course, Go Ask Alice. To read more about the firebug – delta-intkey.com/britin/hem/www/pyrrhoco.htmAll right, katie ... your move ...
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Post by Fairweather on May 11, 2008 19:38:25 GMT -5
Even though you didn't ask -- A new favorite musician of mine is Alison Brown, a banjo player and vocalist. I've been listening to her most recent release, nice light airy acoustic compositions closer to jazz (for the most part) with touches of bluegrass and country. Her singing voice is quite "open" rather than bluegrass-nasal. The pianist sounds quite a bit like Bruce Hornsby; there's also a mandolin and flat-pick / slide acoustic guitar. I like bluegrass in small doses A CD from a few years back is called "Fair Weather." Something familiar-sounding about that... I've heard Alison Brown play banjo and mandolin, but not sing--she was part of a band a few years ago, a sort of bluegrass/americana/jazz supergroup called Newgrange. The members were Alison Brown, Tim O'Brien, Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, Todd Phillips and Philip Aaberg. They made only one CD (that I know of) and played some live shows before going their separate ways. Her style is indeed more jazzy than bluegrass, a bit reminiscent of Bela Fleck. That Fair Weather thing sounds familiar to me too, but danged if I can think why.
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Post by Fairweather on May 11, 2008 19:39:36 GMT -5
news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080511/lf_nm_life/spider_young_dcOkay, let's combine music and entomology--do arachnids fall into that discipline?--Anyway, a species of trapdoor spider, previously unknown to science and identified as such by DNA, found in Alabama in 2007, has been named for its finder's favorite singer, Neil Young. With all due respect to Neil Young as a guitarist, songwriter, and activist, gotta say, I'm glad the spider doesn't sing. The article also mentions that a new species of beetle was recently named for the late Roy Orbison and his widow Barbara. A tuxedo beetle--although I don't recall ever seeing Roy wear a tux--Maybe the beetle has markings like dark glasses? <G> Okay, Katie. Just remember that you started it. I’ve got a new game. Name your bug. Or, to be more precisely, which bug should be named after you, or alternatively, an appropriate political figure. To get us started, my friend Red Queen did some digging on the google and decided she wanted to be the firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus). So that you can judge, here’s a picture of Red Queen (a little romanticized, maybe, but what the heck, this is my fantasy) – www.chessbase.com/news/2007/valuiska02.jpgAnd here’s a picture of the firebug. delta-intkey.com/britin/images/bent465.jpgNote the obvious similarities. Firebugs can either fly or not fly. Red Queen can fly if she has a ticket and isn’t on the terrorist watch list. Firebugs “emit[] repugnatorial liquid as a defence reaction.” Red Queen assures me she can spit. The firebug is "stout bodied" and has “antennae longer than the head, readily visible from above.” Red Queen has no comment. The firebug is considered “rare.” Red Queen has often been characterized as “odd.” Close enough. We take our blessings where we find them and quit while we’re ahead. The firebug's song is, of course, Go Ask Alice. To read more about the firebug – delta-intkey.com/britin/hem/www/pyrrhoco.htmAll right, katie ... your move ... YIKES!!!! Let me do some research, moon. This IS gonna be an interesting game.
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Post by moonstone on May 11, 2008 20:38:26 GMT -5
Even though you didn't ask -- A new favorite musician of mine is Alison Brown, a banjo player and vocalist. I've been listening to her most recent release, nice light airy acoustic compositions closer to jazz (for the most part) with touches of bluegrass and country. Her singing voice is quite "open" rather than bluegrass-nasal. The pianist sounds quite a bit like Bruce Hornsby; there's also a mandolin and flat-pick / slide acoustic guitar. I like bluegrass in small doses A CD from a few years back is called "Fair Weather." Something familiar-sounding about that... I've heard Alison Brown play banjo and mandolin, but not sing--she was part of a band a few years ago, a sort of bluegrass/americana/jazz supergroup called Newgrange. The members were Alison Brown, Tim O'Brien, Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, Todd Phillips and Philip Aaberg. They made only one CD (that I know of) and played some live shows before going their separate ways. Her style is indeed more jazzy than bluegrass, a bit reminiscent of Bela Fleck. That Fair Weather thing sounds familiar to me too, but danged if I can think why. I don't know very much about what you're talking about, of course, but one name caught my attention ... Philip Aaberg. The guy who apparently taught George Winston everything he knows and had a better piano. Must check this out. Thank you for that info.
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Post by Fairweather on May 20, 2008 14:19:18 GMT -5
Been a while since we've done music--and today I'm surfeited with politics and sad for Sen. Kennedy--anyway, my latest FW blog is about a great country songwriter, stage name Arthur Q. Smith, whose life and death were more tragic than Hank Williams Sr.'s if such a thing is possible. Stop by if you can.
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Post by moonstone on May 20, 2008 14:24:38 GMT -5
Been a while since we've done music--and today I'm surfeited with politics and sad for Sen. Kennedy--anyway, my latest FW blog is about a great country songwriter, stage name Arthur Q. Smith, whose life and death were more tragic than Hank Williams Sr.'s if such a thing is possible. Stop by if you can. Just stopped by and it was excellent, as always. Thank you. Like everyone else here, my heart goes out to Senator Kennedy and his family. I've seen plenty of what cancer can do. He's been a tireless champion of all the right causes for so many years. Godspeed, Senator.
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Post by Laura on May 20, 2008 14:58:17 GMT -5
Been a while since we've done music--and today I'm surfeited with politics and sad for Sen. Kennedy--anyway, my latest FW blog is about a great country songwriter, stage name Arthur Q. Smith, whose life and death were more tragic than Hank Williams Sr.'s if such a thing is possible. Stop by if you can. Fabulous Katie. I also loved the continuing adventures of Madame. That Tijuana story was too funny.
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Post by g1 on May 20, 2008 19:36:23 GMT -5
Fabulous Katie. I also loved the continuing adventures of Madame. That Tijuana story was too funny. psssst... Laura, there's been a Sadie sighting in the far north... gnostix1.blogstream.com/
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Post by moonstone on May 20, 2008 19:56:41 GMT -5
Fabulous Katie. I also loved the continuing adventures of Madame. That Tijuana story was too funny. psssst... Laura, there's been a Sadie sighting in the far north... gnostix1.blogstream.com/psssst ... g1 -- check your comments ... and stay away from glowing bowling balls.
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Post by Fairweather on May 20, 2008 20:22:24 GMT -5
psssst ... g1 -- check your comments ... and stay away from glowing bowling balls. Just got word from Auntie and Willard that they're on a road trip, trying to catch up to Sadie and Roscoe before they REALLY get into trouble. More information as we get it, but if you'd like to wish Auntie and Willard a safe trip, check in at auntornery.blogstream.com.
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Post by Fairweather on May 20, 2008 20:24:48 GMT -5
Been a while since we've done music--and today I'm surfeited with politics and sad for Sen. Kennedy--anyway, my latest FW blog is about a great country songwriter, stage name Arthur Q. Smith, whose life and death were more tragic than Hank Williams Sr.'s if such a thing is possible. Stop by if you can. Fabulous Katie. I also loved the continuing adventures of Madame. That Tijuana story was too funny. Thanks, Laura. Meanwhile it appears the old bat never made it to Tijuana. They somehow wound up at g1's but things were--strange to say the least-- ;D
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Post by moonstone on May 20, 2008 20:27:08 GMT -5
psssst ... g1 -- check your comments ... and stay away from glowing bowling balls. Just got word from Auntie and Willard that they're on a road trip, trying to catch up to Sadie and Roscoe before they REALLY get into trouble. More information as we get it, but if you'd like to wish Auntie and Willard a safe trip, check in at auntornery.blogstream.com. Been there, done that, offered Auntie whatever help she needs from the Witch King. Red Queen may also be lurking in the woods here and there along the away, so Sadie better look out.
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Post by g1 on May 20, 2008 21:45:09 GMT -5
[ psssst ... g1 -- check your comments ... and stay away from glowing bowling balls. I ain't afraid of no glowing bowling balls. They're pretty common this close to Love Canal. I've seen folks walk down the street juggling them during the Dingus Day parade.
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Post by Laura on May 20, 2008 22:44:55 GMT -5
Fabulous Katie. I also loved the continuing adventures of Madame. That Tijuana story was too funny. psssst... Laura, there's been a Sadie sighting in the far north... gnostix1.blogstream.com/Thanks g1. Wonderful story. Heading north and I wonder if she'll ever be in California, or return and go Tijuana? Guess it depends on that business venture huh?
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Post by Laura on May 20, 2008 23:51:10 GMT -5
Fabulous Katie. I also loved the continuing adventures of Madame. That Tijuana story was too funny. Thanks, Laura. Meanwhile it appears the old bat never made it to Tijuana. They somehow wound up at g1's but things were--strange to say the least-- ;D Strange indeed..and now headed north with Aunt Ornery and Willard hot on their trail. Thank goodness g1 survived the visit. I hope they're found soon!
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Post by g1 on May 21, 2008 7:37:04 GMT -5
Thanks g1. Wonderful story. Heading north and I wonder if she'll ever be in California, or return and go Tijuana? Guess it depends on that business venture huh? Thanks, Laura. Hard to tell where the old bag will appear next. She was on the Mexican border just a few days ago; she could be showing up in LA any time. Do you think there's a market in SoCal for glow-in-the-dark bowling balls?
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Post by moonstone on May 21, 2008 7:55:55 GMT -5
Thanks, Laura. Hard to tell where the old bag will appear next. She was on the Mexican border just a few days ago; she could be showing up in LA any time. Do you think there's a market in SoCal for glow-in-the-dark bowling balls? If there isn't, my friend will be happy to create one. HE knows persuasive tecniques. And be careful. Those gazing balls don't "glow" in the dark so much as they "burn." The real question may be whether Southern California needs more heat.
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Post by g1 on May 21, 2008 8:02:20 GMT -5
Do you think there's a market in SoCal for glow-in-the-dark bowling balls? If there isn't, my friend will be happy to create one. HE knows persuasive tecniques. And be careful. Those gazing balls don't "glow" in the dark so much as they "burn." The real question may be whether Southern California needs more heat. Can they be used as an alternative power source?
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Post by moonstone on May 21, 2008 8:06:23 GMT -5
Do you think there's a market in SoCal for glow-in-the-dark bowling balls? If there isn't, my friend will be happy to create one. HE knows persuasive tecniques. And be careful. Those gazing balls don't "glow" in the dark so much as they "burn." The real question may be whether Southern California needs more heat. Can they be used as an alternative power source? That's just one of many "alternative" uses.
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Post by Laura on May 21, 2008 9:49:42 GMT -5
Thanks g1. Wonderful story. Heading north and I wonder if she'll ever be in California, or return and go Tijuana? Guess it depends on that business venture huh? Thanks, Laura. Hard to tell where the old bag will appear next. She was on the Mexican border just a few days ago; she could be showing up in LA any time. Do you think there's a market in SoCal for glow-in-the-dark bowling balls? Yeah, I think they could be used as night lights. A real conversation piece.
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Post by g1 on May 21, 2008 10:40:28 GMT -5
Thanks, Laura. Hard to tell where the old bag will appear next. She was on the Mexican border just a few days ago; she could be showing up in LA any time. Do you think there's a market in SoCal for glow-in-the-dark bowling balls? Yeah, I think they could be used as night lights. A real conversation piece. Lava lamps have come and gone. Again. (Though I still have my first one.)
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Post by Fairweather on Jun 3, 2008 13:59:21 GMT -5
Just been announced that Hugh Jarrett, a member of the legendary gospel and backing vocal group The Jordanaires from 1954 to 1958, has died at the age of 78.
The Jordanaires are, of course, best known for providing backing vocal tracks on many of Elvis's records, but they also recorded at one time or another with most of the great country vocalists of the 1950s and 60s, including Jim Reeves, Faron Young and Eddy Arnold. Originally formed in 1948, their current lead tenor (beginning in 2003) is a singer from Seymour, Tennessee named Curtis Young--a superb vocalist who bounced from soloist to lead singer in The Vic Willis Trio to backing vocalist for so many acts (among them George Strait) that he got the nickname "Mr. Harmony." He used to sing the most heartrendingly beautiful version of the folk classic "Shenandoah" I ever heard--
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Post by Laura on Jun 3, 2008 14:59:48 GMT -5
Just been announced that Hugh Jarrett, a member of the legendary gospel and backing vocal group The Jordanaires from 1954 to 1958, has died at the age of 78. The Jordanaires are, of course, best known for providing backing vocal tracks on many of Elvis's records, but they also recorded at one time or another with most of the great country vocalists of the 1950s and 60s, including Jim Reeves, Faron Young and Eddy Arnold. Originally formed in 1948, their current lead tenor (beginning in 2003) is a singer from Seymour, Tennessee named Curtis Young--a superb vocalist who bounced from soloist to lead singer in The Vic Willis Trio to backing vocalist for so many acts (among them George Strait) that he got the nickname "Mr. Harmony." He used to sing the most heartrendingly beautiful version of the folk classic "Shenandoah" I ever heard-- I remember the Jordanaires Katie from many 50s songs. Sad..another musician gone. Loved that picture of Bo Diddley and his square guitar from the other day. I never knew he was famous for the square guitar.
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Post by Aunt Ornery on Jun 3, 2008 17:26:40 GMT -5
For some reason today Willie Nelson has been singing "on the road again" in my mind. You ever had one of those days?
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