Thunderbird Club

[TBird1958]

Me too.

Not sure why there's so much Dio hate on this page but he was a master at his craft and a damn good frontman.

The diminutive demon of metal! May he rest in peace. \m/ \m/

I'm very happy to say I got to see Ronnie James Dio in Elf, they and ELO opened for Deep Purple, I was disappointed with DP at the time, Roger Glover was out ( He and his big floppy hat and black Rickenbacker were an early influence) as the band's bassist and Glenn Hughes was there in his place.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

So I just saw Mike Watt (yah, that Mike Watt) at Winters, my local walking distance Pacifica Tavern. 3 bands, first 2 local bands were great! All original music - 2nd band a trio; male bass & drums - female viola/singer. Wow! really good. Somewhat proggy, a little metal, a bit Jethro Tull, a dash of Joy Division... they went for it! Watt started a 5 stop West Coast tour here, and they debuted a very cool set of improv-style music. "Improv style" as in, it had a structure - but was open for interpretation. Watt played his Reverend (whatever variation) signature bass. It is a short-scale EB-0 type bass - (currently) in natural with a rw fb and P/J pu combo. Currently because he keeps wanting changes as he's playing it. (understandable) Watt has played many basses, but he's primarily known for playing Gibson basses, including T-birds. This Reverend and his amplification express 'Gibson' to my ears. His sound/tone was very classic "old school" Gibson. His tone was the Gibson version of a P-bass; earthy, nice punch, raw but focused - he has his sound dialed. Their set got pretty dreamy too, and one was reminiscent of Maggot Brain, but not quite as gnarly. Finished before midnight! (school night!) They're off to Bakersfield (home of Buck Owens) and then LA. After they tour they go into the studio to record what they are hashing out on the road - will look forward to hearing it when it surfaces.

that bar is really unique for this day and age...is the owner a musician? not many venues that size accommodate live music, let alone original stuff....you're really lucky to be able to call that place your "local"...as a bonus...kickass peruvian food a 30 second walk away..

 

[PillO]

I'm seeing this as a way to hold off some of the annoyance so maybe I can build up some small muscle groups around that area and get relief that way. I don't think I'm going to not have to deal anymore, I'm just trying to get the pain managed so it's not distracting me all day anymore. I don't know if that's a winning game or not.
I can deal with not flinching, I just hope this guy's a good aim. I've been moving from conservative, to less conservative, in stepwise fashion.

Oh sure, it's you moving from more conservative to less conservative... Not the MD with an interest in keeping malpractice premiums down through the ability to submit documentary evidence that he/she started as conservatively as possible.

It is good practice to do the minimal intervention to achieve relief for a whole bunch of reasons. If the problem is degenerative, then in all probability there will be increasingly aggressive treatments as the problem becomes more pronounced. But the longer you can wait for that, the better.

I had a cortisone shot in my right shoulder (rotator cuff) and the guy aimed the needle with an ultrasound.
Apparently he placed it perfectly. Two days later the pain was gone.
It came back slowly in about 3 months, but it never got really bad again, and it doesn’t really bother me.

Now my left shoulder and right elbow are ****ed

For finicky little areas (like a tendon insertion) it is important to get the drug in just the right place. Ultrasound guidance is what gets done. I used to have a very difficult time understanding ultrasound, but with the new low noise transducers, even an idiot like me can see what is going on.

And for rotator cuff injuries, after physiotherapy fails, a steroid injection is often curative. The inflammation is brought down so that ongoing irritation is stopped and the area can heal.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I have some pretty deep Scot/Irish heritage, definitely some Viking as well Keeping my temper under wraps is a full time job.

..try being Sicilian..

 

[PillO]

Naw, they make rusty gate hinge noise.

Mine feel and sound like there is gravel in the joints. If all you have is rusty gate noises, you have some catching up to do.

 

[PillO]

i know! what’s up with that? how can someone deny that voice?... no worries..he’s looking down with a smile waving his nonna’s cornuto gesture...

Sorry mate, I don't like his singing. Maybe this is what other people think about Geddy and Rush?

 

[PillO]

I'm very happy to say I got to see Ronnie James Dio in Elf, they and ELO opened for Deep Purple, I was disappointed with DP at the time, Roger Glover was out ( He and his big floppy hat and black Rickenbacker were an early influence) as the band's bassist and Glenn Hughes was there in his place.

Glenn Hughes is a greatly talented bassist and he can sing. But it just isn't DP without Glover.


Ahem.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Sorry mate, I don't like his singing. Maybe this is what other people think about Geddy and Rush?

hey, no worries Dude...as long as Tony Iommi and Ritchie Blackmore liked him..

 

[Count Bassie]

I had a cortisone shot in my right shoulder (rotator cuff) and the guy aimed the needle with an ultrasound.
Apparently he placed it perfectly. Two days later the pain was gone.
It came back slowly in about 3 months, but it never got really bad again, and it doesn’t really bother me.

Now my left shoulder and right elbow are ****ed

Doing them too?

 

[Count Bassie]

Oh sure, it's you moving from more conservative to less conservative... Not the MD with an interest in keeping malpractice premiums down through the ability to submit documentary evidence that he/she started as conservatively as possible.

It is good practice to do the minimal intervention to achieve relief for a whole bunch of reasons. If the problem is degenerative, then in all probability there will be increasingly aggressive treatments as the problem becomes more pronounced. But the longer you can wait for that, the better.

I'm all about cutting out the middleman...

For finicky little areas (like a tendon insertion) it is important to get the drug in just the right place. Ultrasound guidance is what gets done. I used to have a very difficult time understanding ultrasound, but with the new low noise transducers, even an idiot like me can see what is going on.

And for rotator cuff injuries, after physiotherapy fails, a steroid injection is often curative. The inflammation is brought down so that ongoing irritation is stopped and the area can heal.

That's encouraging.

..try being Sicilian..

It's all bad!

 

[TerribleTim68]

I have some pretty deep Scot/Irish heritage, definitely some Viking as well Keeping my temper under wraps is a full time job.

My ancestors are Irish, our lineage was originally Scottish until we got thrown out of the Country and ended up in Ireland. From there we came to America and now here I am, half Irish, half Native American. So like my Pops always said, "About the only thing we're really good at is getting drunk and picking fights."

 

[Larry V]

Chills and goosebumps at the 53 second mark and the rest of the song rocks like few others of that era. A metal legacy that cannot be ignored.

Meanwhile the Billboard Top 100 for '84.... yawn.

Top 100 Hits of 1984/Top 100 Songs of 1984

 

[PillO]

Meanwhile the Billboard Top 100 for '84.... yawn.

Top 100 Hits of 1984/Top 100 Songs of 1984

But the Billboard data is based on sales (and now streaming) of singles and radio plays; if it isn't available as a single, it isn't eligible. So any current dreck gets listed. I'm sure it is now full of Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish. It is always flavour of the day, not lasting musical impact/influence.

 

[Larry V]

But the Billboard data is based on sales (and now streaming) of singles and radio plays; if it isn't available as a single, it isn't eligible. So any current dreck gets listed. I'm sure it is now full of Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish. It is always flavour of the day, not lasting musical impact/influence.

My exact point was that while the public was listening to that BB dreck, RJD was melting faces.

I do understand that metal isn't for everyone, just us cool kids.

 

[Kriegs]

Chills and goosebumps at the 53 second mark

 

[JJR58]

Scottish, German, Armenian. Makes up me being a Chechen alien.
Oh, i can't forget the Italian side as well.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Scottish, German, Armenian. Makes up me being a Chechen alien.
Oh, i can't forget the Italian side as well.

i knew there was something Leon...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Chills and goosebumps at the 53 second mark and the rest of the song rocks like few others of that era. A metal legacy that cannot be ignored.

Meanwhile the Billboard Top 100 for '84.... yawn.

Top 100 Hits of 1984/Top 100 Songs of 1984

that front row says it all....

then........kidding here but couldn't resist....

 

[JIO]

that bar is really unique for this day and age...is the owner a musician? not many venues that size accommodate live music, let alone original stuff....you're really lucky to be able to call that place your "local"...as a bonus...kickass peruvian food a 30 second walk away..

CJ and his wife Corrine are music lovers. (neither play music) They owned a music-centric bar in San Diego before Winters. Winters is old - one of Pacifica's original establishments. History - Winters Tavern Pre them, it was pretty marginal with a 'biker bar' vibe. (right off HW1 at the coast) Motorcycle rallies still flood the place now and then, and there's 'burn-out' groves in the floor in front of the stage to prove it. Last night felt special - the vibe was really good. CJ was doing laps skateboarding from the back door to the front door through the crowd (while music ensued) and around the building like a big kid in pig-heaven. (which coincidentally, it what he is!) Having Watt in the house was Christmas for him. We put a light on the "Little Bass" bass replica/tribute (which is still at large having been stollen at a Stoog's show years ago) I made last time he was here and it got some attention last night! First time he played there about 6 years ago or so, it was packed like sardines. Last night was a full house - but comfortable. I hope enough money was made ($15 tics) so everyone got something. Agent Orange will be returning soon for $30 - still a bargain. Normally they don't charge a cover, but bands are always paid something. (and drink tics) Having played there many times, I look at it as paying forward by not expecting more than gas money - heck, I do it for free there!

Nothing lasts forever but as far as right now - Winters and Pacifica are at an all time high thanks to CJ and Corrine. They have made it unique.

 

[JIO]

Supposedly the TU3 is 73 x 129 x 59. Not a great deal of difference, apart from the height.

The only con on the TU-2 is accidentally hitting the 'mode' button and having it turn into a disco light-show while trying to tune!