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SlowPockets - Posted - 02/13/2007: 16:13:56
Speaking of The Dropkick Murphys, the last time I was deployed I was talking to my friends who were going to see the St. Patty's day show up in Boston. I was saying how bummed I was that I couldn't make it up there to see em. Anyway about a month later this package comes to the ship and turns out that it's full of Dropkick stuff that they all signed and wrote stuff on. Bunch of t-shirts and cds, all kinds of stuff. Turns out after the show my friends were able to talk to them and they were telling the guys how bummed I was that I couldn't go so they boxed up a bunch of merch and sent it out to me. How cool is that? That really made my day cause I was bad homesick at that time. I ended up giving some shirts out to the guys on board, there were a bunch of Pogues and Dropkick fans on that cruise.
Creekcrippler - Posted - 02/13/2007: 18:42:43
This thread has turned really inspiring, I used to listen to Oi and "sing" in what was an attempt to form a punk band with some friends when I was like 14 (around -82...) Its interesting to see how many of us seem to gradually have found our way "home" to the bluegrass and old-time genres, and the reason is that that is where a big part of the rock energy came from in the first place! Tom Petty said it in some documentary, something like "the energy doesnīt come from the stack of Marshall amplifiers, it comes from the right hand rhythm." The whole cultural/sociological aspect is really interesting too, especially for us non-US citizens. Rural culture vs urban culture, "progressiveness" vs die-hard conservatism, "rednecks", punk rockers, hippies, different age groups. All these contrasting trends and looks on the world have coexisted in the bluegrass scene for decades, and I really hope that it will stay that way.
Fredrik
Creekcrippler ainīt the same as Cripplecreeker!
DKB - Posted - 02/13/2007: 18:44:58
Billy Bloodsurf, I checked out you myspace page! That is doin it how it should be done! My hat is off to you my friend. Touring with titd was probably pretty cool. I kind of lost it for them when sadness will prevail came out but everything prior to that pretty much dominates espacially the self titled one.
Be Blessed
DKB
RT - Posted - 02/15/2007: 11:54:53
Interesting thread. Suprised that nobody has mentioned the Knitters yet. I bet that album had alot of influence on what has happened since then. The whole altcountry(man I hate that label) thing kind of links back to it in my opinion.
Both the Wilders and OCMS play oldtime with a big amount of punk energy in my opinion. Folks who come from a punk background may see a link with bluegrass more than the other way around. It seems that everyone who has posted to this thread has that background and i've yet to see a traditional type add to this discussion. They may see the subject line and pass right on by.
RT
dawgdoc - Posted - 02/21/2007: 21:43:33
Interesting true story...this happened to me today.
We have a weekly jam down a local used bookstore. This evening we had an old-timey banjo, a dobro, a guitar player, a mando guy and me on the resonator banjo. We're not that great, but we have fun and the customers don't throw books at us or anything.
Three folks walked in, and one of them sat there just staring at us play. After a couple of songs, he said 'man, I've never heard anything like this, can you guys play in between sets for an upcoming concert'. Sure, we said, we're lousy and don't practice much, but if you want us, we're there'. His response was 'Great! It's a free punk rock concert later this spring. These guys are going to love you'.
I think we just agreed to play acoustic bluegrass at a punk rock concert.
'This river don't go to Aintry. You done taken a wrong turn.'
playthebanjo - Posted - 02/21/2007: 22:10:18
I can't believe I didn't see this thread sooner. I have wanted to start an old time band that exclusively plays covers of Bad Religion songs for many years. I just can't seem to find the right mix of folks.
Speaking of irish-punk style with clawhammer influences, here's me in my last band in Seattle
www.whiskeyandthedevil.com
This thread is the best one I have seen in quite some time. Even better than the one about Britney Spears shaving her head. (Oi ?)
Andrew
Death Comes to Those Who Wait
Wykowski - Posted - 02/22/2007: 12:35:59
http://cdbaby.com/cd/woatrain
I normally don't, but here's some blatant self promotion,
my band is very traditional at times and 'out there' other times, we just just got picked up by Bona-Fide an indy psyc/punk label,,,we sometimes book gigs with a hardcore metal/punk band, rockers love the bluegrass,
JackJack - Posted - 02/22/2007: 17:44:10
I was in high school during the 80's and was very influenced by punk rock. I loved the individualizm of punk rock music. We didn't have to conform to anybodies rules but our own. I felt that everybody that wasn't into the punk culture just thought we were weird and left us alone. But that's exactly what we wanted from the society that is constantly judging you for not conforming to their ways. We were having fun.
Bluegrass is punk.
Be who you want to be and do it your own way.
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How do you keep a banjo player in suspense?
pickNgrin - Posted - 02/22/2007: 17:48:14
I always thought that the banjo was the ultimate hacked instrument. Think about the 5th string tuner. I would have loved to be there when the first guy put it there. "Man, I'd really like a drone string up top. Drill... JAM... there, that ought to do it!"
Ridiculous! The dang thing is sticking out the wrong way halfway down the neck, right in the way. Shut up and pick!
-matt
PS - maybe that isn't the way it really happened, but that's my mental image and I'm sticking to it!
Edited by - pickNgrin on 02/22/2007 17:51:32
SlowPockets - Posted - 03/02/2007: 20:41:31
I'm pulling this thread back from the dead for two reasons;
First, Dawgdoc when y'all finally play that show you have to come on here and tell us how it goes over. I'm really curious as to what the crowds reaction will be.
Second ,I ran across this story whilst trying to hunt down some Pogues fiddle notation, of which I've been totally unsuccesful. Anyhow it's an article called Punk Rock Banjo - where everything old is new written by a fella named Chris Schwartz. It's a pretty good read, it goes on to reiterate a lot of points that people have already made in the thread, I just thought I'd throw it out there.
DKB - Posted - 03/02/2007: 22:20:28
Slowpockets,
Great article I think they stole it from us lol. Dawgdoc I want to know how the gig went as well I think the kids will love it. Along the same lines as that article of punk-bluegrass hybrid I just heard a great band called split lip rayfield. I know I am a little behind the curve on them but man they have some serious barnburners! This has been one of the best, most positive threads I have ever seen on here. Thank you to everyone who has contributed. Not trying to dredge up the past but if some of the people involved in a few of the more venomous threads as of late could read this thread they might see what this whole banjo thing is about, and stop trying to one up the next guy with all the hurtful talk and realize we are all kindred spirits. Hopefully I didnt just jinx it. Again I say BANJO WIELDING PUNK ROCKERS I SALUTE YOU ALL. Anyone want to argue with that.
Be Blessed
DKB
dawgdoc - Posted - 03/03/2007: 00:21:34
quote:
Originally posted by SlowPockets
I'm pulling this thread back from the dead for two reasons;
First, Dawgdoc when y'all finally play that show you have to come on here and tell us how it goes over. I'm really curious as to what the crowds reaction will be.
Thanks guys for the good wishes. I'm not sure what I'm more pleased with: some almost 40 year old guy playing at a punk rock concert or that some punk rock kids were totally enthralled with bluegrass...either way, it made me think about many years ago listening to the Ramones, et al.... cheers, C 'This river don't go to Aintry. You done taken a wrong turn.'
joeytg - Posted - 03/08/2007: 08:06:17
Fantastic thread. I'm new to Banjo...but just love it so. Can't play at all....just learning "Shortin' Bread" & a few other real simple songs. BHO is excellent. Anyway, I just read in another topic about this punk thread. I was/am a huge Ramones fan. Saw them a couple of times live back in the 80's. Also into all types of rock.Never liked country music.
Can't believe I'm getting addicted to bluegrass now. I listen to "The essential Earl Scruggs" all the time. My wife thinks I'm crazy. Still like a lot of the new alt rock music. But, totally digging the banjo & bluegrass
Anyway, so glad to see other punks into banjo. I thought I was alone.
joe
microtone - Posted - 03/08/2007: 12:08:57
I wasn't really ever into punk but lots of friends were - it's a very interesting thread and comparison
JackJack - Posted - 03/08/2007: 13:58:22
quote:
Originally posted by joeytg
Can't believe I'm getting addicted to bluegrass now. I listen to "The essential Earl Scruggs" all the time. My wife thinks I'm crazy. Still like a lot of the new alt rock music. But, totally digging the banjo & bluegrass
Anyway, so glad to see other punks into banjo. I thought I was alone.
joe
I'm right there with you. I never thought I would be into Bluegrass, and yet here I am, totally addicted. I grew up listening to rock and roll and then found punk rock in high school during the 80's. During the end of the 90's grunge era, I lost all inspiration towards music. It was rather depressing. Then I started listening to KPIG radio based in Freedom CA. They play Americana music, Steve Earle, John Prine, Bob Dylan, Dave Alvin etc...a lot of it was new to me and I found the lyric so real. On Sunday nights from 6 to 9 it was Cousin Al's Bluegrass Show and that got a hold of me, I had to play banjo. Now I'm very much revived and feel like a punk again. It's that DIY feeling and it's all come back to me. Anything goes, as long as I'm having fun, and I am! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jack "Some people call this next song Cripple Creek--but they're wrong!" Jack
Bloodybill - Posted - 03/08/2007: 16:37:11
I used to play in a punk rock band (or two).
So now I play the banjo, which I love. So I have to play punk on my banjo. I've worked up an old song that my old band used to play called "too lazy for anarchy" I can do a green day song, and I worked up a Ramones song. I banjotized "The kkk took my baby away"
I also recorded that one, and let me tell you now, I had a few shots of whiskey when I recorded it, and I find it difficult to play and sing at the same time. I find it difficult to sing period. Anyway, for your amusement, you can listen to my Ramones cover on myspace if you want. http://www.myspace.com/sweetwillycbanjo The people I jam with have started calling me "Sweet Willy C" so that's me. I will eventually re-record all this stuff with real equipment, and not a computer mic. I'll pop in the forum and give a heads up when I have that on. Or if you want, add me because I put out a bulliten when I put new songs up. I'll eventually record with my buds too someday.
Anyway, my favorite types of music are punk, bluegrass and classical.
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joeytg - Posted - 03/08/2007: 17:09:11
Yo' Bloody Bill. Love the banjoized version of "KKK took my baby away". I'm so new to banjo, never plyed an instrument before but once I get better i'm learning that version. So cool. When my buddy from back in high school comes to the house i'm going to knock his socks off when I play that song. We used to go to Ramones shows back in the '80's. His cousin actually did security for the band for years.
Anyway, l liked your youtube site. Let me know when you do the real deal recording.
milkman - Posted - 03/08/2007: 19:50:40
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Originally posted by DanielT
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Originally posted by Billy Bloodsurf
Deadguy
pps. speaking of the punk/bluegrass nexus, I'm a little surprised that Ohio punk rock group the Dwarves' bluegrass project "Earl Lee Grace" hasn't been mentioned here. Anyone ever hear that group? Not too shabby...
This is what got this punk started on bluegrass. Several years ago I was in Chicago when the Dwarves were an opening act for some band (can't even remember who was just there to see the dwarves). After they played Blag Dahlia was at their table where they sold t-shirts and such and he told me I should buy that Earl Lee Grace CD, that it was a new band one of his buddies started and I would like it. Even thought it wasn't his buddies but his own side project I wish I could thank him for giving me that advice, that CD opened me up to more music than just the punk rock I was listening to.
pickNgrin - Posted - 03/08/2007: 22:45:17
Hey... I was reading all the new posts and just remembered something from a couple years ago. I was hanging out with a friend of mine who is a guitar player. Years ago he had played punk music in bars and stuff. Anyway, he didn't know much bluegrass and I didn't know much punk, but we started jamming anyway. I started nooding in G, playing a Sally Goodin kind of thing, and he just jammed along. It was very free form and spontaneous. Anyway, after a while it turned into Blister in the Sun (I think at is the name of it, by the Violent Femmes?). It was a cool moment, and I figured that was the only time punk and bluegrass had ever met. I guess I was wrong!
-matt
IidaFajida - Posted - 03/09/2007: 01:08:13
Ok, maybe its because I had a few tonight, or maybe its because this thread struck a nerve. Either way, I have to come out of the closet and admit that before I discovered the Grateful Dead, I was real into old punk. Lets see, this would have been 1987 to 1990, which means I totally missed the boat and was still a 16 year old poser at the time, but I agree, the same thing that drew me to the Grateful Dead is what drew me to Punk in the beginning...Musical Honesty. OK, maybe that and teenage angst, and rebellion, and overall frustration with the state of the world around me. Regardless, there was a time when Black Flag, and the DK, and the Sex Pistols, and the Dead Milkmen, and The Smiths, and later on the Smithereens were blowing my mind. But then I turned 21, discoverd a lot of things including the Grateful Dead, and mellowed right out. I prefer acceptance and respect over anger and frustration these days. And I much prefer a strong melody to a loud distorted guitar these days. But it doesnt mean I still dont appreciate what those bands did, or what they stood for. They had a purpose. There is no denying that at that time in history they, and the original punk scene, were totally revolutionary at a time when cultural revolution was the last thing on the minds of middle america. Its so simiIar to the 60's its spooky. Just different sounds.
I really dont consider Nirvana to be punk. It was Grunge, it was what it was. Punk was, and is, its own thing.
The first thing I thought when I saw this thread was "Oh man, someone just discovered Danny Barnes" since he is the original banjo bridge between bluegrass and punk. Why else do you think the Bad Livers once opened for the Bu++hole Surfers?
So, Bluegrass Punk? Its been out there for years and its just waiting for us to catch up. Too bad the Bad LIvers retired. But Danny Barnes solo can still let you know whats up. Check him out. You can bang your head and square dance all that same time. Now thats a party[:D  
IF THE THUNDER DONT GET YA THEN THE LIGHTNING WILL
SlowPockets - Posted - 03/09/2007: 07:22:27
That's cool. Is that you?
pickNgrin - Posted - 03/09/2007: 08:09:12
Hey Buddur-
I used to be a skateboarder wannabe in the mid 80s. Did you ever skate at Apple skatepark? I used to love to go there, but I was never good enough to do much.
I used to idolize David Andrecht. One time he came to Apple and I went out to meet him, only to find out that he was a total ass. What a disappointment!
-matt
Retropicker - Posted - 03/09/2007: 08:18:46
Thanks. I missed this the first time around. A great thread. Thanks for all these great posts. I never knew CBGB's stood for that. I'm from just outside Manhatted and howled at that.
quote:
Originally posted by SlowPockets
I'm pulling this thread back from the dead for two reasons;
First, Dawgdoc when y'all finally play that show you have to come on here and tell us how it goes over. I'm really curious as to what the crowds reaction will be.
Second ,I ran across this story whilst trying to hunt down some Pogues fiddle notation, of which I've been totally unsuccesful. Anyhow it's an article called Punk Rock Banjo - where everything old is new written by a fella named Chris Schwartz. It's a pretty good read, it goes on to reiterate a lot of points that people have already made in the thread, I just thought I'd throw it out there.
DanielT - Posted - 03/09/2007: 08:40:30
quote:
Originally posted by Buddur
Having been a former competititive skateboarder in the mid-80s, I use to listen to alot of punk/hardcore, and I still think of all the tunes that wound sound good done in bluegrass.
Buddur, nice railslide. You should also post that skater inlay on the back of your banjo's headstock. I remember when you posted it when it was done and I thought it was pretty wicked...I think a couple of folks in this thread who might not have seen it would appreciate it.
krazykat - Posted - 03/09/2007: 09:37:06
Y'know, I've always been someone with pretty eclectic musical tastes, but if there's a common thread it's rawness, honesty, energy, and sometimes sheer speed. As I posted earlier in the thread, one thing that surprised me about getting into the banjo (which felt at first like it might be a total departure, though the more I think about it the more I realize that banjos have been there all along) was the fact that bluegrass really is a DIY scene in a way I didn't think really existed so much outside of punk... I guess I had kind of forgotten what it was like to trade mixtapes and be encouraged to pick up an instrument and play it, regardless of your level of skill - the important thing was getting up there. If only I had the skills to do some Hot Snakes songs on the banjo - now THAT'd be something...
Cheers!
krazykat - Posted - 03/09/2007: 09:40:14
Oh, yeah - great footage of the skateboarding. My mid-80s fluorescent green and orange skateboard is still down in my dad's basement - there weren't any other girls who skateboarded in my neighbourhood, or boys for that matter, so I just learned to go up and down the street. But it was fun.
Bloodybill - Posted - 03/09/2007: 10:21:00
I used to ride a skateboard too. Sustained some of my greatest injuries that way. Riding half-pipes was my favorite. I could never really get air, I just liked doing fakies and other lip tricks. I could never fly that much, I've always been large, so I would do slides/grinds and other little things like that.
I've been in the process of forming a bluegrass punk band, or acoustic punk with some electric guitar thrown in. I'm still a new banjo player, less than a year in, so I still have much to learn, but it's coming. I'd like to hear about some bands that have stepped over the lines. I know about hogscraper and UncleF%$&er and Akillis Green. If anyone knows of anyone else doing it, I'd like to know so I can hear them, because we learn from one another.
I also see a punk influence in what is known as "outlaw country" some of those artists are very impressive.
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In the land of misfit banjos
krazykat - Posted - 03/09/2007: 10:36:14
There's a local Toronto band called Elliot Brood who call themselves "death country" and have a banjo player (full disclosure - a friend). They're on myspace, as is everyone except me these days.
DKB - Posted - 03/09/2007: 10:48:49
Hot snakes paid in cigarettes was one I always wanted to do. It is just that my ability is not there yet. This is awesome.
Be Blessed
DKB
Bloodybill - Posted - 03/09/2007: 13:54:27
quote:
Originally posted by krazykat
There's a local Toronto band called Elliot Brood who call themselves "death country" and have a banjo player (full disclosure - a friend). They're on myspace, as is everyone except me these days.
I searched for them and could not find them, got a link? __________________________________ In the land of misfit banjos
krazykat - Posted - 03/09/2007: 14:41:27
oops, misspelled the band name!
here they are:
http://www.weewerk.com/elliottbrood.html
and you can download some mp3s from the cbc here if you type in their name:
http://radio3.cbc.ca
quote:
Originally posted by Bloodybill
quote:
Originally posted by krazykat
There's a local Toronto band called Elliot Brood who call themselves "death country" and have a banjo player (full disclosure - a friend). They're on myspace, as is everyone except me these days.
I searched for them and could not find them, got a link?
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Edited by - krazykat on 03/09/2007 14:44:07
ewertj - Posted - 03/10/2007: 00:23:10
Along similar lines, my ultimate musical dream is to play in a BG band that plays all Iron Maiden covers . . . Maiden Kentucky. Anybody worked out any Maiden??
pbyrne - Posted - 03/10/2007: 01:02:23
I don't know, maybe that needs to be in the "Punk meets Metal" thread?
Just kidding, it's all good. I love Iron Maiden (especially the Paul Di'anno days). Singers just don't get much more "punk" than Paul Di'anno was!
Too bad they kicked him out of the band. I do think that many Iron Maiden tunes would sound pretty sweet on banjo (if arranged well)!
"Maiden Kentucky" sounds pretty clever -- I like it!
BTW, anyone check out the new Minutemen documentary, "We Jam Econo"? I'm still waiting to get my copy of it but there are a few videos on YouTube that some of you will definitely want to check out! I'd post links to 'em here but out of respect for the hangout rules it's probably better that I don't if you know what I'm saying.
Anyway, check 'em out.
I bet if D. Boon played banjo, he would have been killer!
In the meantime, at least we have Eugene Chadbourne!
Cheers,
Patrick
Edited by - pbyrne on 03/10/2007 01:06:34
SlowPockets - Posted - 03/10/2007: 11:10:30
That is so cool. I was going to write something the other day about "Where is that guy that has the boot on the resonator?" but he is you. I love the big powerslide, reminds me of being young and doing 360 bonlesses off the loading docks. I love the handstand too, I can't tell you how many friends I had who did that and the board would drop on their fingers... Gnarly  Man that really brings back memories! How about the helicopter, I used to do that one till I'd get dizzy and fall down. A friend and I were in a big discusson about the old Powell crew on Friday, I guess he'd seen one of the Dogtown and Z Boys movies recently. Anyway I was telling him my all time favorite skater when I was a kid was Lance Mountain and how cool he was. Who else could get away with just laying flat on his back on the board, calling it "The Coffin" and have everyone thinking it was so awesome.
DanielT - Posted - 03/10/2007: 11:31:29
quote:
Originally posted by Buddur
My first concert ever was the Killer's tour opening for Judas Priest.
Wicked! My first ever concert was going to see Iron Maiden during their "Somewhere in Time" tour. A band called "Waysted" opened up (I didn't care for their music too much...I was there to see Maiden).
pbyrne - Posted - 03/10/2007: 11:47:48
quote:
My first concert ever was the Killer's tour opening for Judas Priest.
Man, I wish I saw that tour!! I didn't get to see Maiden until the Number of the Beast tour. I was like 12 yrs old and it was my second concert (first being Black Sabbath Mob Rules tour). I missed out on seeing Di'anno live. In addition to the punk scene, one of the very few good things about being a teen in So. Cal. in the early-mid 80s was that you could catch bands like Metallica and Slayer in the little clubs. Those were some of the most high energy, electrified performances I've ever seen in any genre of music. BTW Buddur, that inlay is really cool! Patrick
Bloodybill - Posted - 03/10/2007: 20:45:18
Very nice work on that banjo Buddur. Curious how skaters have been known for the artistry of their decks, whether it be plain or intricate. I used to put stickers on my boards. I put stickers on my bass. Don't think I'll put any on my banjo anytime soon, but that what custom inlay is for right?
I remember seeing the "Bones Brigade" do a little demo at a skate shop in Lauderdale sometime around 1984-86 Tony Hawk didn't come out, and I think it was a big East coast visit for those skaters. Lance Mountain came though, and I think Steve Cabellero. It was cool. I can't recall who else performed.
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ewertj - Posted - 03/10/2007: 22:53:29
My favorite Maiden stuff is the most proggy, the prototype of course being Phantom of the Opera. I have a fantasy of Maiden Kentucky stringing together a whole set of Maiden's proggiest stuff without stopping, just transitioning from one into the next, like 45 minutes solid of Maiden Bluegrass Extravaganza.
jcleveque - Posted - 03/11/2007: 16:28:52
Great topic! I actually got into clawhammer banjo playing through a punk rock band. I was attending college at Amherst (in MA) in 1990, saw a concert by a local punk rock band by the name of Cordelia's Dad. They were somewhat schizophrenic, in that the first part of the show was standard guitar-bass-drums punk rock, but of old-time tunes. The second half of the show blew me away, however, as it was totally acoustic, with the guitarist playing clawhammer banjo, the drummer playing a bodhran, and the second guitarist playing acoustic guitar. Simply amazing, and my first experience to old-time music. Definitely check them out - www.cordeliasdad.com - although I think they've basically gone their separate ways...
pbyrne - Posted - 03/13/2007: 03:05:11
Hey all,
I found this video on YouTube of all places. How weird that I actually went to this show!! It was at Rollerworks, Los Angeles, in 1983 (one of my first punk shows -- if I remember right, America's Hardcore opened up for them). I think Target video or Flipside originally put this video out.
Enjoy!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zabmdrA_eYI
Patrick
SlowPockets - Posted - 03/13/2007: 06:49:55
\m/
Nice! Man that thing gets good right around 1:25 "But it tapped me on the back" MAYHEM! I love how Ian's mike just gets hosed right after the bridge, did that happen at every show or what.
krazykat - Posted - 03/13/2007: 09:47:18
Nice. Makes me think of all my old SST and Discord cassettes in a box back at home.
By the way, Maiden Kentucky is the best idea ever.
Run to the hills!
A.
Edited by - krazykat on 03/13/2007 09:48:11
ewertj - Posted - 03/13/2007: 16:29:23
Maiden Kentucky setlist:
Hallowed Be Thy Name>The Trooper (lyrics modified for Yanks vs. Rebs: "The mighty roar of the yankee guns . . .")>Phantom of the Opera (instrumental version)>Sun and Steel>Caught Somewhere in Time>Wasted Years
This would be certain to win the Telluride band contest, would it not???
Of course, the bassist would be utterly critical. I still can't seem to find anyone who can play Steve Harris bass lines on a standup . . .
(can you tell I'm sitting at my desk procrastinating?)
Edited by - ewertj on 03/13/2007 17:21:25
DanielT - Posted - 03/13/2007: 17:54:09
quote:
Originally posted by krazykat
Nice. Makes me think of all my old SST and Discord cassettes in a box back at home.
Oh, SST was such a great label. Black Flag were great, but my real love on that label was the Descendents. Their songs spoke to me. Milo's got a Ph.D. in biochemistry from UCSD (is he now an adjunct at the University of Delaware?).
DanielT - Posted - 03/14/2007: 09:00:50
Buddur, are you doing a "ho ho" in the top picture?
You know, with a banjo like that, you shouldn't be thinking about an Iron Maiden-based band...you should be thinking about a Suicidal Tendencies or a JFA-based band. Change out some of the lyrics out of "Possessed to Skate" and you've got a banjo song.
Edited by - DanielT on 03/14/2007 09:08:00
JackJack - Posted - 03/17/2007: 18:14:50
Awesome! That was a great documentary. I wonder if more docs will begin to pop up, like Descendents stuff, or bands from the Dischord label.
Spot never did pick on that beat up banjo though,  I was waiting and waiting to hear how he played it.
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Jack "Some people call this next song Cripple Creek--but they're wrong!" Jack
DKB - Posted - 03/18/2007: 00:23:34
Pat,
I just saw that wje is on half.com for like $13 bucks. I am alll over that. I remember getting stoked about it when it had not hit the theaters yet then I forgot about it until you brought it up. SST was my lifeblood as a kid, they had all the bases covered. I loved SST so much that I bought that october faction album thinking it would kill.... man that was the only dud out of hundreds of classics.
Be Blessed
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