porkerdavis Posted April 1, 2005 Report Posted April 1, 2005 and, of course, this guy...moving into the light.................. Quote
Big Al Posted April 1, 2005 Report Posted April 1, 2005 maybe they should change their name to Quart of Oil cause everytime I hear them it's like getting my fluids change. I always feel like someone's opened both door of the gas chamber and let a whole bunch of fresh air wash out the stench of every day music. DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN STRAIGHT!!! I know what you mean about dennis. he has such a mad butcher approach to the drums, flailing and flailing and every cut comes out perfectly...whether prime rib or rump roast...it is as he hears it in its purest energy form. Legend has it that QO is no longer allowed to play at White Rock Lake because the airline pilots trying land in and take off from nearby Love Field complained about the noise level from one of Dennis’s drum solos! Quote
couw Posted April 1, 2005 Report Posted April 1, 2005 too cheap to get a haircut, but have those legs shaven alright! heheheh. let us know when the next album is up. OR when you guys will be playing at a venue near here. Quote
Big Al Posted April 1, 2005 Report Posted April 1, 2005 Man, if they go to Germany, I'm gonna go as a roadie! Just pay me with bier! Quote
couw Posted April 2, 2005 Report Posted April 2, 2005 Man, if they go to Germany, I'm gonna go as a roadie! they will make you carry their jackets! (and shoes) Quote
7/4 Posted April 2, 2005 Report Posted April 2, 2005 Man, if they go to Germany, I'm gonna go as a roadie! they will make you carry their jackets! (and shoes) As long as they don't ask me to shave their legs. Quote
porkerdavis Posted April 4, 2005 Report Posted April 4, 2005 (edited) so...another white rock rhythms at the bath house cultural center on white rock lake is history...which resulted in some pix you might be interested in. as a smooth transition, here's dennis in a furious moment....... Edited April 4, 2005 by porkerdavis Quote
porkerdavis Posted April 4, 2005 Report Posted April 4, 2005 and drew phelps, the leader on the gig... Quote
porkerdavis Posted April 4, 2005 Report Posted April 4, 2005 the other three members of the group are violinist steve smith, trombonist tony baker and the great jason bucklin on guitar. here's jason.... Quote
porkerdavis Posted April 4, 2005 Report Posted April 4, 2005 oh, wait...a parting glance of drew in motion. Quote
Big Al Posted April 4, 2005 Report Posted April 4, 2005 so...another white rock rhythms at the bath house cultural center on white rock lake is history...which resulted in some pix you might be interested in. as a smooth transition, here's dennis in a furious moment....... THAT was the kind of picture I was trying to capture! Great shot of the man in action! Is there a website or a schedule for these White Rock Rhythm shows? If it's a regular gig (and especially if it's outdoors), I'd love to catch some of these shows! Quote
porkerdavis Posted April 5, 2005 Report Posted April 5, 2005 (edited) http://www.bathhousecultural.com normally, it's a first sunday series, though, in may, we'll be on the 8th cause we're having a touring act. this is something of a letter of introduction from paul, cool local bassist... Kim, I was hoping you might be able to help me get a venue for Brain Allen and Rueben Radding to play at here in Dallas. They are going to be passing through May 8, 9, 10 and asked me if I could help them out. Rueben Radding is an amazing acoustic bass player from New York, who made an fantastic duo album with Daniel Carter last year and who is on a few John Zorn and Dave Douglas records as well. I thought the Bath House would be a great venue for them. I don't know if you've booked first Sunday for May yet, but I think they would be a great fit. If not, I could really use you're expertise, experience and connections in finding them a venue. Thanks, Paul Unger Edited April 5, 2005 by porkerdavis Quote
JSngry Posted April 5, 2005 Author Report Posted April 5, 2005 That information really deserves a thread of its own! Quote
maren Posted April 5, 2005 Report Posted April 5, 2005 Reuben Radding !!! http://www.reubenradding.com/ Quote
porkerdavis Posted April 5, 2005 Report Posted April 5, 2005 and thanks for the compliment re: the drew shot. he's so...wiggly...it's hard to take a clear shot of him. especially from any distance. those were all from about 20 feet. thank you, zeiss lens on my sony cybershot. Quote
porkerdavis Posted April 5, 2005 Report Posted April 5, 2005 (edited) sorry. I dont know about thread protocol. should I not have posted pix of drew's group on this? Edited April 5, 2005 by porkerdavis Quote
JSngry Posted April 5, 2005 Author Report Posted April 5, 2005 sorry. I dont know about thread protocol. should I not have posted pix of drew's group on this? No, not at all. It's just that a new thread might well get more attention than an old one, especially when it would be promoting an upcoming event such as the Reuben Radding gig. Draw as much attention to that one as possible! As for Drew, hell, I've known and played with him on and off for 30+ years, so I'm never surprised when (or where) I see him. Quote
Big Al Posted April 6, 2005 Report Posted April 6, 2005 Forgot to mention: during the QO gig last Wednesday, the bar had a TV with a DVD player hooked to it. The movie they were showing was Lost in Translation, with Bill Murray & Scarlett Johannsen (sp?). I’ve not seen this movie previously, but the subtitles were turned on, so I would divide my time between watching Quartet Out wailin’ away and Lost in Translation (and may I just say that Ms. Johanssen is one of the most beautiful ladies on the planet? Wow!!!!) Anyway, the whole point of this is that there was a kind of irony watching a movie called Lost in Translation while listening to music that, to a lot of people, gets “lost in translation” (not to those of us at the gig, mind you). Also, just like watching The Wizard of Oz with Dark Side of the Moon, there was that kind of experience as well. I may just go rent the movie and listen to my Quartet Out CDs at the same time! Quote
porkerdavis Posted April 7, 2005 Report Posted April 7, 2005 (edited) the sony is the DSC-S70, one of the last to include an actual zeiss lens. these days they say zeiss but theyre really sony lenses made to his specs and not as good. since it's only 3-4 years old, there's probably still a bunch laying about on ebay or wherever. I've been in love with scarlett johansson since she was just 17 (if you know what I mean) in 2001, opposite billy bob in "the man who wasnt there" though she was also in "the horse whisperer", "manny and lo" and "home alone 3" (now, who could forget That one) before that...none of which I saw in the mid to late 90s. when she offered billy bob a blow job while he was driving her home, he lost control of the car and I lost control of my heart. I made it a point to check out "lost in translation" just to get another dose of the incredible scarlett. as you might expect, there are a number of fan sites, some of which providing, shall we say, expressively modelesque revelations to entice and sooth the savage (and I dont mean michael) soul. i wont recommend any since the hunt is half the prize. i wouldnt want to deprive anyone of their sweet anticipations. but, unlike the froggish warning in "oh, brother...", I'd say, most definitely...seek the treasure. Edited April 7, 2005 by porkerdavis Quote
JSngry Posted May 1, 2005 Author Report Posted May 1, 2005 CALLING ALL CARS! CALLING ALL CARS! The Fallout Lounge has agreed to a trial run of live original jazz for the month of May. Quartet Out will be there May 4 (THIS WEDNESDAY) and May 18. Flipside Trio will be there May 11 & 25. Let's hope that this thing can take root. All it takes is a few hours time and a few dollars spent on food and/or beverages. If any of y'll who are in the area can spare those things on one, some or all(!) of the above nights, it would be greatly appreciated. Quote
porkerdavis Posted May 5, 2005 Report Posted May 5, 2005 ding dong bobby blue dang it...I've been so distracted by finals week, I done fohgot about it. continue to send out the email invites cause nothing goes better with beer than the band what gets it all out. Quote
Big Al Posted May 5, 2005 Report Posted May 5, 2005 I sure apologize for my absence last night; I had a roaring sinus headache that prevented me from driving. The bad thing is, QO’s music would’ve been the perfect antidote for the pain; driving there would’ve killed me before I got there, though! But I’ll DEFINITELY be there next Wednesday. I gots to; I’ll be out-of-town the following Wednesday! Quote
JSngry Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Posted May 5, 2005 It was a good night. We had a good crowd (great, as always, to see Rod & Joe. al, my daughter's been having the sinus thig herself, so I feel your pain. Take care and get well, ok?) which hopefully bodes well for the future. It would be nice to get back into an ongoing situation. That's when the shit really starts to evolve and grow. We shall see... Whatever rustiness we had last month was gone. I told a bass player friend of mine a few weeks ago that for the guys in this band, playing this music is like riding a bicycle -you might be a little wobbly if you've not ridden for a while, but it don't take much for it to come back. Last month, there were moments of wobbliness. Last night, it all came back. You know what's really funny? Playing with Pete. I mean, this motherfucker scares the shit out of me (well, not really, but he damn sure keeps me honest, if you know what I mean). This cat tells me that I challenge him! And Dennis kicks all of us in the ass! Tell you what - I don't care who else I get to play with in my lifetime. For 10+ years, I've been blessed with the chance to play with a band. a real band, one where there's real brotherhood at all levels. If I should die right effin' now, I'll have been blessed with that, and for that I am deeply thankful. Plenty of really gifted cats go a whole lifetime and don't get that chance. Anyway... Flipside Trio next Wednesday, then we're back. If the people keep coming, we get to keep playing there. simple as that! Quote
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