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Post by AlanC on Jun 30, 2018 12:09:51 GMT -5
The plan is to meet newly-minted Jet Blue flight attendant Baby Dottir in Chigago on Sept 6, rent a car, and decamp for Vinton where she will regale you with her excellent (IMH-biased-O) singing voice.
Now I will be motivated to buy some strings for the D-18 and work on some calluses.
I told her to submit a list of song she would like to do. Lately she has been listening to Brandi Carlisle. I requested her to give “Different Drum” by the Stone Pony’s. She has a big voice and might could kill that.
Keep you posted.
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Post by Village Idiot on Jun 30, 2018 12:23:12 GMT -5
Now that would be awesome.
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Post by Dub on Jun 30, 2018 13:16:00 GMT -5
Whoopee!
I really want this to work out too.
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Post by jdd2 on Jun 30, 2018 13:31:09 GMT -5
... I told her to submit a list of song she would like to do. ... Hmm, I wonder if there's a hint in there...? |
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Post by epaul on Jun 30, 2018 15:44:49 GMT -5
... I requested her to give “Different Drum” by the Stone Pony’s. She has a big voice and might could kill that... Well, how about that? Todd and I have been strongly considering adding several Stone Pony songs to our new band's set list. What kind of music do they play? |
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Post by AlanC on Jun 30, 2018 18:51:13 GMT -5
Ambient dub, mostly.
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Post by theevan on Jun 30, 2018 19:03:39 GMT -5
Yes, she can kill a song!
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Post by epaul on Jun 30, 2018 19:20:09 GMT -5
So can Todd. He has killed many a song.
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Post by Village Idiot on Jun 30, 2018 19:22:49 GMT -5
... I requested her to give “Different Drum” by the Stone Pony’s. She has a big voice and might could kill that... Well, how about that? Todd and I have been strongly considering adding several Stone Pony songs to our new band's set list. What kind of music do they play? Much more importantly, what kind of outfits do they wear? |
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Post by AlanC on Jun 30, 2018 19:30:01 GMT -5
I don't think you have to change your outfits. Your spandex, fur, and feathers are fine. Go with what you know.
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Post by Tamarack on Jun 30, 2018 23:13:32 GMT -5
I am sincerely hoping that you and Baby Dottir make it to IdiotJam.
A bunch of old guitarists couldn't be worse than the typical array of JetBlue passengers.
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Post by xyrn on Jul 1, 2018 4:12:20 GMT -5
Oooo, Brandi Carlile is incredible!
I particularly enjoy "The Story".
I've been working on the guitar for that one a bit, so fun!
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Post by AlanC on Jul 1, 2018 16:27:26 GMT -5
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I bought strings (Elixr lights), I googled chords for The Story, Cannonball, Different Drum, 500 miles from home, made PDFs, and played till fingers hurt bad.
Learned:
After 5 years or so of not playing, one has no calluses left. I remembered chords better than I thought I would. I have developed Arthur-itis in the second joint of my left hand index finger- it kinda hurts a little when I play. My singing voice is in worse shape than my guitar playing. I worked on the harmony for "Cannonball" and it was difficult. But... if I practice I think I can get it.
If we could get some practice time I think Bethany would give the Sat night audience a real treat. The girl has a good voice. She is not quite Brandi but Vinton will not know that.
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Post by epaul on Jul 1, 2018 19:15:14 GMT -5
Ok, you getting this, Todd? You shouldn't have any trouble with the singing part, a lot of it sounds like it isn't all that much different than yodeling. And I checked the chords, and you can do it in "G" with an occasional "C" and "D" thrown in. There might be a couple others, but Dave can cover those. You just work the mic, bat your eyes, and do that half-yodel thing every so often and you'll sell the song. And we'll be in the clover.
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Post by Village Idiot on Jul 1, 2018 19:29:49 GMT -5
I listened, and watched. Our stage presence is to much better. Or will be, once we get started.
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Post by dradtke on Jul 2, 2018 17:21:58 GMT -5
I am sincerely hoping that you and Baby Dottir make it to IdiotJam. A bunch of old guitarists couldn't be worse than the typical array of JetBlue passengers. Marginally more sober. Hope she makes it. |
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