Eriisa: Your spell will take effect tonight!!

Jim Dandy:  More!  More!  You're with the program, don't stop.  I looked up that delicious little lead guitar player.  He's done some other things.  Interesting guy, trained in the arts.  He knows what he's doing, for sure!

Nirvana: That is too cute!!

Thanks, Nirvana.  Now.....where is my treat?

TexasToest:

Stephen Lynch

Tuesday:  Let us NOT, indeed, forget Porter in all his glory

Be sure to click on the photo to enlarge it.  The sequins on this suit are uncharacteristically subtle.

Tuesday:  Really?  I didn't know that.  That's not too far from Nashville.

Ewe:  I wish I had the resources to haul my lil behind over there.  Are you going?

TexasToest: No Im not going, just put it there for info really....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7072828.stm

I'm quite glad I opted for the WASP gig in London instead of the Birmingham date now.

TexasToest: just been chatting to a couple of friends about the Led Zep gig & apparently it sold out in less than an hour, phone lines were jammed! Theres some tickets going on eBay for between £700 & £1200!!! (double that figure for US $)

Jim Dandy:  You are probably right about that.  Jimmie Rodgers died in 1933, Bob Wills was 30, and just starting to be noticed.  ank Williams ws 10.  I'd agree he's the father of country music.

Jim Dandy:  Sure are a lot of people who can relate to that piece.  He even looks angry - bet he is!

TexasToest: Apparently Neil Young has it posted on his site...........I just finished the book,this is a good video snapshot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFaDreSKLNI

Jim Dandy:That was really sad..  I found myself fighting back the tears.  Was the end of the book sad too since you knew the ending?

TexasToest: They recount the actual death scene very early in the book,it seemed to make the end all the more difficult for this reader.He was depicted scars and all,he was a very real human being.

Jim Dandy:  Evidently.  I've learned more about him since you've been reading that book than I ever knew.  I'm going to look for that book as soon as I can.

TexasToest: I have a funny feeling it might just show up one day at your door

Jim Dandy:  Awwww.  That would be so cool!  Hey, my aunt sent a magnifying glass that is making my reading a lot easier.  So, I could read the book without a struggle.

For those who don't know, I have a couple cataracts that need to come out, and insurance won't pay for them until June.  Meanwhile reading is very difficult, and I'm finding it hard to work.  Tonight, though, I got copies of emails my attorney friend is sending around to certain benevolent organizations pleading my case.  I kind of had to have a little tear or two over that.

Nana Mouskouri is on tour in the UK at the moment. I went to see her in Manchester and Birmingham. She was was absolutely brilliant!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9GPFsVJuu4

Mousetrap:  She really does have a beautiful voice.  I'm glad you got to see her.

What a letdown when they sold out a few years later.Few have seen or heard how good Sugar Ray were originally

Jim Dandy: WOW.. they changed a lot!!!

rod03801: yup,going commercial sometimes leads to short term gain,but in their case they lost both their identity and after a short while their audience,what a shame,I hope the cash from "FLY" was worth it.

Guess I'd better go listen to some of their later work.  Cuz, I was curious what they sold out to.  Isn't it unusual for metal bands to "soften up"?

TexasToest: This was a very big hit for them http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUtnwcv-quE

I didn't mind it,until it was played to death,but there was no turning back for them,they became very soft,sold a bunch or records,and then nobody cared anymore

Jim Dandy:  I'd heard that song.  I don't know where though, unless it was JACK-FM.  It's alright, has a good rhythm, it's easy to dance to.  But, you're right, they really sold out!

This is one of my favorite Texas Bad Boys. 

Delbert McClinton at Austin City Limits. 

TexasToest: Love Delbert McClinton...he did a song just a few years ago that was so good. Of course, now I can't even remember the title. Find some more of his videos for us Toesty!!

Dolittle:  Your wish is my command.  Yeah, ole Delbert is somebody to be proud of.  He's a desert rat, born in Lubbock. 

I started to post this one last night, but did the other one instead.  Same concert, in Austin.  That sax player will knock your socks off.  I like this one, because Delbert really shines on the cow bell.  Because of the cow bell, I'm dedicating it to Jim Dandy.

Thank you my dear! I do enjoy ole Delbert!!

srnity:  That IS a funny video, and how true!!!

This isn't for everybody, but it's for me, and my ilk.  I agree with those who say this is the best band in the world - or was. 

I finished an interesting Sabbath book while on vacation,sure,I could go the expected route,but...............................................................................http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5HXSlfbXsY

Jim Dandy:  Y'are?  We missed you.  Glad you're home.

TexasToest: Welcome back

TexasToest: Does this work?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iJaOvPIFKA

Jim Dandy:   No, I can't view YouTube videos for lack of the latest Adobe Flash player.  And, with Win98, I can't install it either.  I may have to step down as mod until I get a video card.  §:(