Ron S Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 What we saw of Amsterdam was beautiful. I want to come back in the spring/summer for a week with the family. Is that instead of Philly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Oh Ron, Jim and Alison love Philly more than anything: don't worry - and thanks for being such a good friend to my kids. Theo (B3's dad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregN Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Captions please...... Quick there's organissimo...do something sexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 We're in Tel-Aviv now. Finally got some sleep. Met Barak and had some lunch and coffee together. Barak is as much of a gentleman as I thought he'd be. He's treating us like kings. The B3 is awesome... the best one I've played at a festival so far. I can't wait for tonight. We'll tear it up and represent! Randy is still sleeping. That bum. Hey Ron, Philly is about as close to a European city there is in America, but it ain't no Amsterdam! That could be a good thing or a bad thing. But we love Philly. Oh by the way, I forgot... In my absence, Chuck is in charge. Don't piss him off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hey Ron, Philly is about as close to a European city there is in America, but it ain't no Amsterdam! I know. Philly and Boston and a few other places in the US seem old and quaint and classic until you visit a European city or two--then you realize how new they actually are. Of course, you'll see really old when Barak takes you to Jerusalem tomorrow. Kick some serious ass tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Oh by the way, I forgot... In my absence, Chuck is in charge. Don't piss him off. I'm on the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Oh by the way, I forgot... In my absence, Chuck is in charge. Don't piss him off. I'm on the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Oh by the way, I forgot... In my absence, Chuck is in charge. Don't piss him off. I'm on the case! I have it on good authority that Chuck doesn't like smileys, so I think you're already in trouble, Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Oh by the way, I forgot... In my absence, Chuck is in charge. Don't piss him off. I'm on the case! I have it on good authority that Chuck doesn't like smileys, so I think you're already in trouble, Ron. Who's smilin'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregN Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Oh by the way, I forgot... In my absence, Chuck is in charge. Don't piss him off. I'm on the case! Just how many "coffee shops" did you hit in Amsterdam, Jimmy Boy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Someone like Jim, who doesn't indulge, can simply stand outside the door of one of those places! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Yeah, pretty strong smells coming from those joints. Get it? Joints?! Ah har har. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 So how was the gig??? Or do I have to bake you a fruit pie to find out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregN Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Yeah, pretty strong smells coming from those joints. Get it? Joints?! Ah har har. He so has a standby... lol What a lightweight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter A Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Just how many "coffee shops" did you hit in Amsterdam, Jimmy Boy??? It's a pity people always mention coffeeshops (=drugs) in relation to Amsterdam. The city really has so many other things to offer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Peter, Amsterdam is truly an amazing city. Like I said in an earlier post, I want to come back with my family, preferrably when its spring or summer, and visit the museums (especially the Van Gogh). What tiny fraction we actually saw of the city was incredible. Ron, the show went well. We got calls for an encore and a standing ovation. The audience was very receptive and seemed to dig what we were doing. The Hammond B3 that Barak and festival coordinator Gali worked very hard to get for me was the best B3 I've played on a festival to date. And its one of only three Hammond B3s in all of Israel! This is a beautiful city and we hope to come back in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregN Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Just how many "coffee shops" did you hit in Amsterdam, Jimmy Boy??? It's a pity people always mention coffeeshops (=drugs) in relation to Amsterdam. The city really has so many other things to offer... Somebody mentioned hookers too... I grew up in Flint MI (the armpit of America). I am quite certain that Amsterdam is at least a million times nicer. I was making fun of Jim more than anything else. He has no interest in such "coffee shops". Most of the musicians I know are quite the opposite. Going for some ironic humor. I am fairly certain that most readers know that Amsterdam is a multi-faceted location. SO Jim how were the Hookers?? OK OK, I'll stop. No offense intended Peter. I've also heard many wonderful things about your very progressive city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregN Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Peter, Amsterdam is truly an amazing city. Like I said in an earlier post, I want to come back with my family, preferrably when its spring or summer, and visit the museums (especially the Van Gogh). What tiny fraction we actually saw of the city was incredible. Ron, the show went well. We got calls for an encore and a standing ovation. The audience was very receptive and seemed to dig what we were doing. The Hammond B3 that Barak and festival coordinator Gali worked very hard to get for me was the best B3 I've played on a festival to date. And its one of only three Hammond B3s in all of Israel! This is a beautiful city and we hope to come back in the future. Glad to hear the show went so well! Barak and Gali should be further commended for providing a B-3 in such fine shape. Jim, you and the boys have worked hard to get to this point. Very well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) Just how many "coffee shops" did you hit in Amsterdam, Jimmy Boy??? It's a pity people always mention coffeeshops (=drugs) in relation to Amsterdam. The city really has so many other things to offer... Maybe we're reading different threads, as this one seems to focus much more on some of the other aspects of the city. I happen to love Amsterdam, and think it's one of the most beautiful cities of its size anywhere. However, for most non-Dutch people, your coffee shops are an interesting/unusual concept, because legalized, retail marijuana tends not to exist elsewhere. Edited February 23, 2007 by Aggie87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Somehow I had seemed to have missed this thread, but what a great gig and trip! Congrats ya'll! Not to be morbid, but one of the things I wanted to see while I was in Amsterdam was where Chet Baker fell to his death. I'm a huge Chet fan, and since the hotel where it happened was right across from the train station I basically stumbled upon it. Anyway, awesome gig you guys. That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 We got calls for an encore and a standing ovation. I.e., just your standard organissimo gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Just how many "coffee shops" did you hit in Amsterdam, Jimmy Boy??? It's a pity people always mention coffeeshops (=drugs) in relation to Amsterdam. The city really has so many other things to offer... I'm going to be staying on the Singel Canal near the Raadhuisstraat and would like to see that enclosed inner courtyard known as Begijnhof dating back to medieval times with the Wooden House from the 15th century and so. They say that the entrance to it is located somewhere off the Singel but I haven't been able to pin it down. Can you tell me where that might be? There's also a church in that immediate vicinity that has quite a bit of 16th century stained glass that I'd like to see. Any others I should visit? Also, there is supposed to be a certain 'brown' cafe that's been in continuous operation since the late 16th century, never once having closed it's doors. That true? Do you know where it is located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hey Weizy, have fun in Amsterdam! It's a cool city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randissimo Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 (edited) Hey Weizy, have fun in Amsterdam! It's a cool city! We Had time in Amsterdam last month to ride the train into the city. We walked through many blocks of interesting sights and had a nice lunch in a charming restaurant. It was a bit cool and rainy but we didn't care... Sure would love to go back there and play a gig or two.. Have a great time Weizy and a have a Heineken or a Grolsch for your old drummer buddy! Edited March 24, 2007 by randissimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hey Weizy, have fun in Amsterdam! It's a cool city! Have a great time Weizy and a have a Heineken or a Grolsch for your old drummer buddy! ...or even an Amstel Pils on tap? I'd like to find this place. ...anyway, thanks Randy & Jim....I'll tip one fer ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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