East Tennessee Talkbass Part 2 - Page 4

iamoldschool · #61 09-17-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomie

I already gave the Mrs a heads up. I'll send a PM Thursday night to confirm.

Looking forward to it!

Good deal! Hope you enjoyed the EJ concert. That's something that's definitely on my bucket list.

Zoomie · #62 09-17-2012, 03:58 PM

As a guy old enough to remember when his earliest stuff came out, it was almost surreal. The set list was mind boggling to me. The newest song played was phili freedom was I never exactly upside down over. Funeral for friend, Levon, your song, rocket man, honey cat......the list goes on and on. Facet and Nigel there. Bass player was Matt Bissonette. He was so low profile that I am certain that Elton had to reach over and check his pulse. Part of it was that the songs dictate a lot o root note riding, which is clearly a waste of Matt's time and talent. He can console himself with the work tour checks. For anyone that cares, he was playing a natural Emma stingray 5. SWR 610 I think (badge removed) for stage. FOH on the bass was horrible boring but probably intentional. He did one 4 bar run cooking 5ths with Elton's triplet solo run. It sounded very unique with the piano and was definitely interesting. Bottom line, the concert was phenomenal and it's very easy to see why the guy still sells out all venues in minutes after 40 plus years on the charts.

iamoldschool · #63 09-18-2012, 01:29 PM

Sounds like it was a great event and one you will remember for a lifetime. I grew up listening to EJ as well and I've always been a big fan. He is truly, in my opinion, one of the most gifted musical talents of our time, if not all time. It may be boring to play the root note bass lines for him, but then again, who is going to tell Elton John to lay off the left hand?

code911 · #64 09-25-2012, 12:19 PM

Gig Update: My band, Kudzu, will be playing at River Rock Bar & Grill in Vonore this Saturday. Show starts at 8p.

BWB · #65 09-27-2012, 10:07 AM

Charity gig to benefit Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee features 4 bands playing 50 or so Pearl Jam covers at Preservation Pub in Knoxville on Friday, October 5th.

$5 at the door. "Pearl Jam Tribute Night" - cosponsored by 103.5 WIMZ.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/404367159615494/

(Alien Love Charm is my band ...)

Zoomie · #66 10-01-2012, 08:56 AM

Picked up my BNA Audio Greenboy Dually over the weekend. These new super twin 15's are amazing.

Feel free to run me down if you'd like to take her for a test drive.

Lakie Hollowbody should arrive tomorrow.

bass10bfb · #67 10-01-2012, 09:10 AM

WOW!!! Beautiful cab!!! I bet this thing sounds great Zoomie!!! Did Mark in Nashville do this one for you??

Zoomie · #68 10-01-2012, 09:30 AM

Yes he did ! What a super guy.

More pics here as well as my early impressions. I wont really get to warm her up until rehearsal on Tue. Thus far I am absolutely amazed.

NCD - BNA Audio Greenboy Dually

bass10bfb · #69 10-01-2012, 09:36 AM

Yes indeed!!! I met Mark recently when I bought a Fender Pro cab off of him. Great guy to deal with for sure!! He told me about some of their stuff and sent me some great pics and info. I have never personally heard any of these cabs, but I have to say that they are no doubt beautiful and from what everyone says sound amazing.
Can't wait to hear your reviews after Tuesday Zoomie!!

scottfernandez · #70 10-06-2012, 04:09 PM

It stinks that I missed this... Is something like this going to happen again in the near future?

code911 · #71 10-16-2012, 12:39 PM

Gig Update: My band, Kudzu will be at Thirsty Turtle in Maryville this Friday night and at Skyway in Sweetwater on Saturday. Shows start at 2130.

MichaelVee · #72 10-17-2012, 07:20 AM

Has anybody here on ETTB gotten to hear Kudzu and Charlie yet? It's not like we haven't had plenty of chances to hear them play!

I would bet that Charlie is gigging more than any of us right now. Or nobody else is posting their gigs here!

I was through Maryville yesterday and that place out there past Browns Creek Shopping Center, that used to be Lowell's Place, has changed hands again. I remember Jeff and others here on ETTB talking about playing gigs there, but I can't remember the name of it. Jeff, help me out.

Hopefully, the new owners will book live music.

code911 · #73 10-18-2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelVee

Has anybody here on ETTB gotten to hear Kudzu and Charlie yet? It's not like we haven't had plenty of chances to hear them play!

I would bet that Charlie is gigging more than any of us right now. Or nobody else is posting their gigs here!

I was through Maryville yesterday and that place out there past Browns Creek Shopping Center, that used to be Lowell's Place, has changed hands again. I remember Jeff and others here on ETTB talking about playing gigs there, but I can't remember the name of it. Jeff, help me out.

Hopefully, the new owners will book live music.

Lol...thanks, its funny I was just mentioning at practice last night how I'm not digging this downtime between shows. That place was called Confused then Cherokee, we have played there under both names. I think the old Lowell's rep kinda kills it for whoever tries to start something there. Stage is narrow and wide.

BWB · #74 10-21-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by code911

Gig Update: My band, Kudzu will be at Thirsty Turtle in Maryville this Friday night and at Skyway in Sweetwater on Saturday. Shows start at 2130.

What/where is Thirsty Turtle? I've never heard of that one.

code911 · #75 10-22-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BWB

What/where is Thirsty Turtle? I've never heard of that one.

Its the old Big Daddy's then it was Wing Shack, now the turtle. Its on 411S as your headed out of Maryville near the new walmart

iamoldschool · #76 11-02-2012, 06:22 PM

The Lost Creek Shakers will be at The Acoustic Coffee House in Johnson City tomorrow night, 11/3/12 in "The Big Room". We open @ 8 and play 'till 10, then hand over the stage to The Billy Crawford Blues Band. $7 at the door and be sure to say Hello if you can make it! How about it Funk Generator? Zoomie? Any other Tri Cities TBrs are invited, as well. I'll actually have time to sit and enjoy your company at this one!

Thumpin_P · #77 11-02-2012, 06:54 PM

Wow! They are opening the big room? I will have to do my best to get there!!!! I am actually off!

iamoldschool · #78 11-02-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumpin_P

Wow! They are opening the big room? I will have to do my best to get there!!!! I am actually off!

Be sure to say Hi! I'll be the one with the white P5.

Thumpin_P · #79 11-02-2012, 07:12 PM

Right On!!!

ldervish · #80 11-02-2012, 07:31 PM

It's been a while since I heard Billy Crawford but I can tell you this: he is an excellent guitarist and anyone who gets to see/hear him play is in for a real treat. At $7 this could be the bargain of the year.