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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
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 Posted - 11/09/2002 : 15:14:25
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Hey folks,
I am sure there are a lot of smart and talented people on this website who make their own music. I wanted to share a story and some songs.
During the DITS tour, I drove from Nashville to Columbus Ohio to see FB&TC's perform.
I got there about 3 pm and pulled up to park at Little Brothers and right when I pulled up, Frank and co. were loading in.
I waited up the little hill in my truck. I was ecstatic to be in the presence of one of my musical idols, but being in a band myself, the load in is a bitch and I didn't want to bother anyone, and I didn't want to be a "FAN" or a spaz.
After he was done, he looked my way and waved me over. I told him I drove 6 hours from Nashville "Where they hate us." he said. That shocked me. The last time I saw him was in Nashville for The Cult of Ray tour. I don't remember it being a bad show, but maybe they just didn't have a lot of people there. He told me he may go back, he wanted to do multiple night stands at tiny places (and it looks like for this tour he's doing just that sort of thing.) I gave him the name of the clubs I thought would work and the contacts. I then gave him a cd of my band THE WHAT FOUR (shameless I know, but come on man!!!! he was my musical guru). I told him I would love the chance to open for them. He said he dug the name and said they always needed stuff to listen to in the van.
Anyway, I figured I got more than I could ask for by getting to meet and talk to him, so I asked for his autograph (which I will scan sometime and share here...he drew a cool alien with his name)and let him go.
I went back to the truck and was writing in the same notebook in the back of the truck and whiling away the beautiful beautiful day it was, and just buzzing about having met him. Lo and behold, I am overtaken by a shadow. Frank had walked over to my truck and came to the side and started talking to me again. He asked about the band and what it consisted of. Two guitars, bass and drums...The What Four. The basics of Rock and Roll. We talked about how it was recorded, to a 16 track hard disc and some other techy stuff.
Man, I was thinking...don't fucking geek out, but this was my musical hero, right here, talking to me about my stuff. I had so many things I wanted to talk to him about but, it wasn't the right time and I didn't want to freak him out. I still think back and smile.
Anyway, I would like to share with you all what I gave to Frank. Obviously he hasn't offered to record my future endeavors like what's his name, Johnny Polansky. I at least hope he thought I ripped him off!! I hope somewhere down the long highway Frank and the guys lit up and at least gave it a good listen....
Just go to the link in my signature and listen up. I'd love to hear your reactions, or I would love to hear what other people are doing on the site musically.
Cheers, my dears.
"Winter blows through my coat"
the what four http://www.mp3.com/phelan |
Edited by - the swimmer on 11/09/2002 15:20:08 |
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MIRV
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Posted - 11/09/2002 : 16:11:29
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that is fucking cool.
he wasn't in a very good mood when i met him. i think he was late for the show and was a little rushed, though.
i wanted to give him a copy of our demo, but never got around to it. nice story. |
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steveplymouthuk
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/09/2002 : 17:29:12
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i like your songs. very beatlesy
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BrendanT
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 11/09/2002 : 18:09:01
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Hey,
Same type of scenario. Pulled into Syracuse and went to the club...(thought we might get something to eat before the show) We were told we had to leave, as I turned, Frank and Dave Mc were sitting at a table. The establishment's security escourted us out. As I got half way up the stairs, I realized that this moment would not pass without a meeting with my musical mentor. I told the guy that he had no choice that I was returning to say hello. I too tried to calm my geekiness and star-struckedness for a moment. On the way down I remembered I had a tape of my bands demo. I vaguely remember what Frank was saying to me, (although I eneded up hearing things in slow-motion and like I was listening through a can) but, I gave him our demo, he smiled and complimented the name of the band (The Wobblepops) and I thanked them both and have lived happily ever after. I just wish I knew if he the band gave it a listen.
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
I bid a good-day to you sir! |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
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