The directions are in Westwood Village Memorial Park in Westwood, California.  See the story....  Maybe I'll get my friend to take me out there in November.  I can get a picture.

Eriisa:  Me neither.  Maybe we should go out to Vernon, Texas, and see if there is anything left of his life there.

And, I will always remember, and love Roy Orbison.  He's a classic as far as I'm concerned.

Jim Dandy:  Oh yeah!  I hadn't thought about Humble Pie in years!  About the same time as that - 2 years ahead, there was this concert.  It was a couple of weeks after Woodstock.  I missed Woodstock, but not this one.  That was the time that R & R really learned about kicking a$$.
 

瀬人様:  I will reconsider it.  Has anyone else an opinion?  

Some of it is downright obscene, to my taste, but I like the art form.  I enjoyed that part of the clip.

They aren't my style of music, ???.  But, I know a lot of people who would probably enjoy them.  Thanks for the tip.

I've probably said it before.  I once shared a stage with Willie.  I had to follow him, and that was the hardest thing I ever had to do.  That was right before I quit performing.  I'll alwyas love him.  I think he showed me that day what it takes to really serve an audience.

Jim Dandy:  That was a blast from the past.  If that was recent, he still has a decent voice, though.  Is he working on "making a come-back"?  Thanks for that!!!!!

awesome:  Thanks for the finds.  I haven't thought about Emerson, Lake & Palmer.  I have them on vinyl.  They really were great!  Also interesting about Jimmy Page pretending to play Beck's parts.  Huh?

nivabef:  Dixie Chicks have been great all these years.  This CD is really a departure for them.  I got it the first week as a gift, and have enjoyed it over and over and over!

I believe Elvis is a dead man not walking.

But, this weekend, I should be able to catch up.  Thanks to everybody for keeping the board moving.  

*BOB*on*Bush*:  I have to catch this.  Thanks for the heads up!

and pulled down the play list of his greatest hits.  I'm in heaven!

One forgets what control he has over the guitar, and how rock solid a musician he is.  Wow!  It was great being reminded.  *goes off in search of more*

You missed it a few years, but we won't tell, will we? 

nobleheart:  I understand.  I just felt the urge to warn you.  Collecting music is fun, and I wish you the best.  We'll help you all we can.

  nobleheart:  Yes, they do.  But, U.S. attorneys are also filing law suits against those who do not pay for their downloads.  There are several legal sites where you can download music for a small fee.  And, check the artists' sites.  There are often free downloads there.

nobleheart:  I might come up with some ideas for your CD, but I'll have to answer to that this weekend. 

As for the CD you want to compile, I'd advise you to check copyright laws before getting too deep into the subject.

Jim Dandy:  I should have responded yesterday, but you sent me off on a quest.  I had to find out what FLAC files are, and how one plays them.  I found it's site, very easy, just Google it, and I got the names and URLs for decoders.  Then, to clarify my new-found knowledge, I had to check it out with my favorite geek.  Well, you know how geeks are, and I'm still not sure.  I've heard a lot about the decoders not working.  Evidently, most of FLAC is free technology.  WuHu!!! (Loved that!) - just like the old Internet. 

But, FYI, if you like Big Wu.  I have discovered the CD of theirs I like the most (mainstream stuff here) and that is Spring Reverb.  They have the Dead sound, but their harmonies are sooooooo lovely on that CD.  And, their album art?  Gauguin-like - really fun to stare at.

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Jim Dandy:  There is a clip of them on U Tune.  I didn't put it up here, because somehow it sounded distorted on my system.  It might be alright, but either way, you could check them out.  I can suggest their album Tracking Buffalo Through the Bathtub, recorded in 1999.  I've been meaning to download it for a long time.  They bear watching as far as I'm concerned.

Does anyone know if U Tune is tied to WMP? 

Jim Dandy:  Have you ever heard any of Big Wu's stuff?  His sound is very close to the Dead.  

Tabla really fascinates me.  Sitar too, but Tabla players seem to be born.  This is a 16 year old kid, just practicing.  I want to know how he moves his fingers so fast.

I need to slow down, and read the names more thoroughly.  That was
really helpful, and I think I'll catch them on Amazon.  That's a neat
feature they having going there.  Thanks for all your help.



When you said Jessi, baddessi, my heart skipped a beat, because I
wondered if papa was Jesse Lopez from the musical family that spawned
Jesse and Trini Lopez.  Jesse was a friend of mine at NTSU (Now U of
NT), and he used to pick me up when it snowed in his T-Bird to drive me
to the music building.  It was a looooooong walk in the snow!  But, I
see that is not so. 



I see the Lopez boys recently released a new CD with Art Greenhaw, one
of the Light Crust Doughboys.  Don't worry, the only reason I know Art
is that his daddy owns the hardware store on the square here in
Mesquite.  Hahaha!  They started an opry here, and there is still an
opry house on the square.  We have shows there from time to time.  I
also see that neither Jesse, nor his brother are as knock-dead gorgeous
as they used to be.  <img>

Jim Dandy:  Thanks!  That surely does help.  Gee, they're making the rounds, aren't they?  I guess I'd better get out there, and hear of some new people!  Hahaha!

Jim Dandy:  I'd never heard of them.  You got me!  But, I fell in love, YET another time, with the lead guitarist.  Loved his hands, and the way they carressed the guitar.  Music is, in my experience pleasure on many levels.  And, he wasn't a shabby player, either.

baddessi:  Los Lonely Boys are going to be on some late-night TV show tonight, I think I saw.  All we have to do now is figure out when that is, and which show.

awesome:  You ARE kidding us!!!

You have savage dogs?  Do they howl in two part harmony?  I know my cats get along better if I leave classical music on when I'm gone. 

Everyone here is knowledgeable.  We learn from each other!  Glad to see you here.

The way I see it, we're here to enlighten one another about what's good out there.

is always welcome.  You're right, Groucho, and thank you, nivabef, for stating what has been going on in my mind.  Trivia is not what music is about.  If it goes no further than the surface, how come it can heal the human soul?

We wish Universal Eyes, and Mastermind the best of luck with their fellowships.  We will miss you, but evidently, you aren't happy here.  If we can ever do anything to help you, let us know.

Nirvana:  It's great to see you here, Nirvana.  I hope this appearance predicts things to come.

NOT a floosie:  Thank you, NOT a floosie.  

Thanks so much for the support, baddessi and Groucho.  It's nice to hear from time to time that one might have been chosen for a reason.

I too am positive that the globals made the decision to appoint baddessi to moderate here in the first place, and that there was no animosity toward Universal Eyes, and Nirvana influencing their decision.  They chose a person who is known to be knowledgeable about the topic, and who is responsible, and adult enough to make rational decisions based on the greater good.   I think they made the best decision they knew how for the Brain King site, not just the board.  That's why they're called globals! 

I just really hate that this is coming up again.  I really thought we were through with it.  I understand that I was also approved by the globals, and it falls on me to enforce the rules here.  I'd like for you, Universal Eyes, to stay here and join in with the chat.  Because, you too know your music.  You could be a great asset to the board. 

However, I will not tolerate these personal attacks on the co-moderator here.  I do not think baddessi wronged you in anyway, but from what I've seen, she has suffered as a result of your childishness, and petty jealousy. 

I am going to look to the globals to guide me on what to do about this.  But, I wish you would police yourself, Universal Eyes, and realize you are only harming the board, not badessi.  And, you are running the risk of getting yourself permanenly banned from this board, and depriving all of us of your superior musical knowledge.

Universal Eyes:  We're not going to tolerate name calling.  I have edited your last post.

B'dessi, Townes was, I believe I have posted in the past, a friend of mine.  When I got back from El Paso on the day after he died, I really went into a funk.  I'd never had a friend that died.  I really want to replace as much of my vinyl of him as I can with CDs soon.

And of course, Rodney Crowell is one of our greats!  But, I gotta check out this Bowling for Soup.  Thanks for the links.

although, I hadn't heard about Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson.  Wonder how long that'll last. I have heard stuff of Kid Rock's I like, though.  He's on Willie Nelson's Great Divide CD.

I wondered.  I was toetally in the dark on that one.  No matter.  We all make mistakes from time to time.

I don't see anything embarrassing, Sister Texas.  

The Eagles.  I've loved them for years. 

That Montrose clip was good, Jim.  More, more!

No, but I'll have to catch it.  Thanks for the tip!  I did see a few losers out there, though.  But, they're usually just funny!

nivabef:  That'll keep us busy for a while.

Don't miss the Bangles doing Walk Like an Egyptian!

Argh!  I guess he DID make the grade.

Fwiffo:  Sorry if I misunderstood, Fwiffo.  I just feel very strongly about all kinds of music.  I'm glad to know you're not quite so rigid.

Does it?  I haven't heard it yet.  What about it do you find objectionable, Horseman?

Bach's Inventions in 2 & 3 parts are a blast to play, Sister Texas.  I love Beethoven, but he makes me cry sometimes.  Mozart, what can I say?  His stuff is fun period.  I've never played any Joplin, although I do enjoy his music a lot.

I love Bach, Fwiffo.  But, I refuse to believe he is the only composer/musician with the only music style on earth.  The CDs of which you speak are far from crappy.  If I want to hear Bach, I will go play his works on the piano, and enjoy it on many different levels.  

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.  I want XM.  Just too many other things to spend money on -- like a laptop so I can keep in touch with you guys wherever. 

Jazz - now there's something I go back and forth on.  I like the jazz I like, but some of it is so discordant as to make me impatient.  That says a lot!  I love Keith Jarrett, and some of the "older" jazz.  But, I listen before I decide.  I guess that's what jazz is supposed to be anyway.

Sister Texas,  I just call music that comes out of Texas Texas music.  We have such a rich blending here from everywhere imaginable.  And, it's all part of the same scene.  I've never heard Los Lonely Boys.  But, I intend to give them a listen, as well as this Dotsero group Thanks for the tip!  You're a veritable expert on obscurity!!!! 

So many kinds of music, so little time.

Anyone here like Zydeco?  Salsa?  Da Blues (duh).

Sarah1980:  I love it!  Thanks for the link.

Nirvana:  Cool site.  Thanks. 

Where is everybody?  I see The San Francisco Chronicle panned A Prairie Home Companion.  Are we in mourning?  I love that show on radio, and listen enraptured each Saturday.  But, at one time, I don't remember when, they tried putting it on TV.  In my opinion, it flopped then too.  So, the lack of enthusiasm for the movie by the critics doesn't surprise me.  

I guess for me, the show is the music.  There have been so many talented musicians on that show.  I always look forward to hearing Dallas' own expats (to Virginia) Robin and Linda Williams.  Tish Hinojosa has been there telling her own stories in music.  I remember once there was a balalaika troup on.  That was a thrill.  I think the movie would have been much better received had they had more musicians in it. 

The Chronicle spoke of Keillor singing 10 songs in the movie.   He can sing, but his singing isn't his formost talent.  Garrison Keillor's monologues are his biggest contribution to the radio show.  Keillor is such a wonderful story teller, that on the radio the magic is that the listener enjoys such vivid mental visuals of the stories that become a personal voyage because (s)he is getting those visions out of her/his own imagination.  Those images don't come across too well on the screen, because the audience doesn't use its imagination when listening to the tales.  They are watching the man standing on a stage spewing words.  On radio, I think Keillor is a musician in his own rite, even though he doesn't convert his thoughts into music.  His stories are melodic in the telling.  It's almost like the difference between reading a
book, and seeing the movie.  The music, and the monologues belong together.

Any other opinions?