Wow Cam - That's too close for comfort! Glad you are okay
1,176 2011-11-17 22:51:58
Re: Tornado strikes my community (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
1,177 2011-11-16 23:39:09
Re: Me, the retiree to play for the seniors! (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Great story Bass Viking! I may need to try that - playing in front of folks that don't hear so well would be right up my alley.
1,178 2011-11-16 22:55:07
Re: triva who is still performing older artist's/alive? (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
tubatooter1940 wrote:
That Florida tour you attended, Topdown, was my last.
I still enjoy jamming on tuba and guitar and will continue playing for fun with my pickin' buddies as often as I can. I hope to attend some jamming opportunities with my chordie friends as much as possible.
Onstage entertaining is and should be for the young. I plan to pound beers and pick and grin with friends until my geezerhood is over.
thanking you,
toots
Well toots, all I can say is I am very fortunate and grateful to see you on your "farewell tour". I am even more fortunate to have jammed with you personally and look forward to some more pickin' the next time our paths meet. Beers are on me my friend!
1,179 2011-11-16 00:03:34
Re: triva who is still performing older artist's/alive? (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Although he is much younger than most folks listed in this thread, I don't know of anybody who rocks a tuba like tubatooter does at his age!
1,180 2011-11-14 02:26:20
Topic: Muriel Anderson - WOW (7 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I read an article about her in a guitar mag a while ago, but have never heard her music. Just saw some of her stuff on Utube - WOW
Spanish Medley http://youtu.be/T8yPCMa9PS8
Bluegrass Medley http://youtu.be/UtetJ7EluEE
Superstition http://youtu.be/b_9oBWKcBVo
1,181 2011-11-14 01:09:07
Re: New band name could win you some cash (79 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
^Thatz funny
1,182 2011-11-14 00:37:57
Re: New band name could win you some cash (79 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My son calls my music "Dad Rock" (Zepplin, Floyd, Stones, etc.). So as a play off of Kid Rock, how about PapaRock or PopaRock?
1,183 2011-11-12 02:31:11
Re: Thirsty Merc - In The Summertime (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
I believe these are the chords your looking for:
1,185 2011-11-11 00:19:48
Re: New fella here (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome Keith!
1,186 2011-11-09 23:46:31
Re: What was your MUST LEARN song? (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
dino - tubatooter can make any song better with his tuba playing - I've witnessed it live. It's like a big ol' shiny bass guitar, only better.
1,187 2011-11-09 23:44:22
Re: Hello. new to this site!!!! (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome Texan from the UK (there must be a story behind that). Feel free to peruse the forum, please read the sticky notes that will give you some guidelines. Folks here are plenty friendly, fell free to ask questions.
(i'm moving the post to Chat where it is a better fit)
1,188 2011-11-08 23:22:49
Re: JOE FRAZIER DIED AT AGE 67 (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
DOWN GOES FRAZIER! DOWN GOES FRAZIER!
And I say that with utmost respect. Man those were the days of heavyweight boxing Ali, Frazier, Foreman -there would be an EPIC battle on FREE TV several times a yer. Smokin' Joe was one of the best. I also remember the middle weights Hagler, Hearns, Sugar Ray, but like Pete - I always loved Duran. Heard a story once that as a kid in Panama he painted his bike pink so when a kid made fun of him, he could kick their butt.
I don't remember the last boxing match I have seen. Nowadays its all about MMA (which is good in it's own way), but my entertainment budget does not allow for seeing all that on Pay Per View.
1,189 2011-11-08 02:56:40
Re: Electric Ignorance (58 replies, posted in Electric)
^beamer - I see you are a long time member, but an infrequent poster. Just want to say that is a great post and an even better sig line. I look forward to your future contributions to the forum. Welcome!
1,190 2011-11-08 02:37:25
Re: Thank You Toney (Southpaw41L) (30 replies, posted in My local band and me)
^ dino - I've attempted a few vids - lack of recording equipment and a general disgust of hearing myself prevents me from posting. I'm a 47 year old man playing for my own enjoyment -the fact that I got up in front of strangers for the first time in my life is good enough for me - no need to record it and have it floating around cyberspace for critique or ridicule is necessary.
Maybe one day when I have the time and equipment, I'll throw something up -In my previous attempts, I'd stop after one minor mistake. I don't have the time for that.
Come on down for a jam and hear me live on the back porch - I'll take all the input you can give and give you all the food and libations you can stand!
1,191 2011-11-08 01:01:51
Re: Thank You Toney (Southpaw41L) (30 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks everyone - I just hope I wasn't so horrible that I get another opportunity (after some additional practice for sure). Funny - I have no problems belting out a tune in my living room or in front of friends - the mike and amp make it a totally different experience.
I've got to thank many of my chordie friends for giving me the guts to do it. Besides Toney, Guitarpix, Zurf and TubaT have all personally shown me the way - that is in addition to watching all of the youtube and soundclick posts from various members.
One thing I am sure of is, the next time I will be better!
papaguitar - I just did some easy Prine and Cash tunes - the one that messed me up was the D6 chord in Hello In There - I've played the song a thousand times and haven't missed the chord in a long while, but yesterday I couldn't find it for the life of me.
1,192 2011-11-06 23:37:32
Topic: Thank You Toney (Southpaw41L) (30 replies, posted in My local band and me)
This afternoon, for the first time in my life, I got up and played in front of strangers. Our friend Toney was playing a gig not far from home and invited me to bring my guitar. I was hoping to play some easy rhythm back-up to his awesome playing and singing, but there was limited space for a second player. So instead, he invited me up to play a few tunes between sets.
Nervous doesn't begin to describe my feelings. Even though the crowd was small, I had never sung into a microphone in my life and rarely ever even plug in my guitar. The bar stool wasn't right, the guitar wasn't comfortable and my leg wouldn't stop shaking. The first tune was a disaster, but I played 4 or 5 songs and got more comfortable with each one. The crowd was very supportive and Toney was the most gracious host (as usual).
All I can say is the ice has been broken and next time will be that much better. I know I've got things to work on, the first being getting more comfortable in front of a mike. I really appreciate having the opportunity - Thanks Toney!
1,193 2011-11-06 02:09:31
Re: LSU vs Alabama (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This epic game of the century sure was a snoozer for the first half anyway. I hope things pick up in the second half.
And.. Suck it Tar Holes.. cheaters never win
1,194 2011-11-01 23:49:57
Re: NGD!...kinda new.... (13 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Congrats on the new guitar and Happy Birthday! There's no better self-gift than a new axe!
1,195 2011-10-31 01:54:36
Re: Track Around The World? (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
A chordie "Playing for Change" like project would be very cool
1,196 2011-10-30 23:43:58
Re: Picks Around the World (412 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bumpity Bump ???
1,197 2011-10-30 16:53:23
Re: I was asked to play at a party (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Way to go Amy! What songs did you do?
1,198 2011-10-29 15:01:40
Re: cool hand luke (5 replies, posted in Song requests)
Plastic Jesus is the one you're looking for - great old tune
ETA - here's the scene
1,199 2011-10-26 00:59:07
Re: Steven Tyler Falls (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This is starting to be a habit. Hope he has Life Alert. (I've fallen and I can't get up!)
1,200 2011-10-23 02:03:00
Re: "Honky Tonk Dog" by Rusty McHugh - Grandson & Tuba (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Casey has been raised in front of a camera and his comfortableness (is that a word?) is fantastic.