Name: kelvin scott
kscotty@webtv.net
Location: joliet, il us
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 23:11:38
Comments:
i think steely dan is the best jazz,pop band
of all time no one could ever top ya"deacon blue"kid charlemane
"peace"
Name: DrMu
likearollingstone
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 22:27:50
Comments:
Mitch: Thanks for the sentiments. It was beef soup and 'roids for our boys...no, none of them know any Contras directly as far as I knew. The Contras were appreciated, but working class thug-type. The folks I knew were part of the rather large (for a Central American country) and at that time ex-patriated middle class - they would have NEVER, NEVER mixed. It's easy to forget despite what we see every day that the US of A is one of the LEAST class conscious countries on this planet...but then I FORGOT that Oliver Stone makes such believable NON-FICTON like JFK and Nixon.
Name: mitch
rent the movie Salvador
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 22:05:46
Comments:
DR.MU, Sorry you didn`t score with the 2 babes from Managua.I`M not surprised by the brothers though, they ate steak every fuckin day from illegal U.S. money siphoned from your boys the CONTRAS. Did you know that they were Coke dealers, (allowed to operate) by night and body builders by day? Rent Oliver Stone`s SALVADOR. james Woods,and Jim Belushi, great movie and the Reaganites hated it.
Name: Babs
in CA
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 22:01:14
Comments:
First, who is this other "Babs" at "skool"? You're not me, though it appears that you may have fooled a few.
Second. All this political talk - maybe I should go watch the news and learn something new. BTW, was it ever determined whether or not BJ = sex? Uh...I kinda need to know.
Name: DrMu
wordfromMrChurchhill'sear
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 21:34:31
Comments:
Mitch:
Glad I could evoke both cerebral and limbic responses within a few minutes of each other! The Contras were our own "Oliver's Army," but they allowed liberty to prevail in Nicaragua which is now free from Ortega now with a strong democracy and economy. Mountainous and beautiful Nicaragua is much more "developed" than many of her neighbors such Honduras and Panama. I know a bit about her from some neighbors and friends in Baton Rouge over 10 years ago - a dual tale of unrequited lust. Baton Rouge had lots of folks living there from East Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam) as well as Central and South America. Some were going to school there. Others had business connections (oil, shipping,etc.). The weather and humidity were close to home. Anyway, there were two girls in particular who I was enamored with one summer...they live in separate complexes and did not know each other - both were absolutely gorgeous and were fine conversationalists. Both told me of similar atrocities to their families, friends, and towns at the hands of Ortega and the Sandanistas (imagine Oklahoma City going on every week)...as they were from different towns in Nicaragua and did not know each other, I swear by every word. Mercedes (accent on 3rd syllable) was as sweet as she could be and had a soft lyrical voice, creamy soft skin, flowing brunette hair and coal black eyes along with a delicate curvaceous figure. I would "conveniently" bump into her by the pool. I finally thought I was making some real progress (I think she may have even liked me), when her "twin" brothers "Lou" and "Chang" began to wave at me more and became quite chatty. I'm solid, but compact (ex-wrestler-type), but these guys were massive with bulging forearms and foreheads. What I thought, foolishly and initially, was approval, was in reality their way of keeping a close eye on me. In the most polite and subtle ways possible that this gringo was SOL. I remember Mercedes looking back at me with THAT LOOK while her bothers whisked her away to a party one time. Then suddenly and miracuously (sp?) her boyfriend appeared out of the jungle a few weeks later. The other young lady from Nicaragua had sandy hair, dark and smoky eyes with the finest compact chassis this side of Body by Fisher. The fact of the matter was she just strung me along for weeks with maybe’s until she left me in a fetal heap by the road clutching my innermost thoughts.
Name: casual observer
outside the Beltway
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 21:30:31
Comments:
Funny how the times change people. If Richard Nixon was faced with scandal after scandal, You phony motherfuckers would have fried his Quaker ass, wouldn`t you?
Name: George Stephanopolis
former top advisor
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 21:03:26
Comments:
Dave, My former boss was very intelligent,he is like a C.E.O. to a corporation. He doesn`t have core beliefs though ,and is easily influenced by the latest polls. Its a shame that with peace and prosperity that his Presidency is under such scrutiny. His weakness for women and a history of lying is going to be the things that people remember of his Administration. p.s. I`M glad i got the fuck out when i did. Little George.
Name: Schwinn
inanutshell
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 20:57:39
Comments:
Confucious say: "The Dog is brought to power in the 11th hour." For those of you unfamiliar with Chinese astrology, Bill Clinton is this nation's ONLY president born in the year of the Dog. (1946 and factors of 12 thereof).
The Dog (the equivalent of western astrology's Libra) does appear to be a fence sitter. But history will see him otherwise. He is the "foundation" of the home. The "glue" that binds the wood, rock and mortar until the decorators can fuss over color schemes. Yes, he will jump in your lap and lick your face. If he stains your nice dress, well, don't forget that he is always ready to alert you to REAL danger--and that has very little to do with Monica Lewinsky.
Name: davedownuner
gonna sell my house in town
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 19:46:07
Comments:
Lisa, Oleander, et. al., the tar heel connection to the guest book is really pretty interseting. Chapel Hill, Asheville, etc. When I was in Chapel Hill (class of '76) our favorite dan line was about ".. smokin' with the boys upstairs," because we were always, "smokin' with the boys (and girls) upstairs. Our ultimate Carolina roots head a little farther east. Hatteras, Manteo, Okracoke.. all great places to be.
Clinton Bashers: say what you like about the guy, but don't call him an idiot. Ivy League, Rhodes Scholar, two brilliant campaigns for President. Making the government shutdowns look like they were Newt's fault. He's anything but stupid.
CountZ: Hunter Thompson, gonzo journalist, once said of my chosen field: "The TV business is a shallow, plastic money trench where pimps and theives run free, and good men die in the streets like dogs." Dr. Thompson so often, says it all.
Katy L.: I'm heading home. hope you are feeling better (I am)
Name: mitch
no friend of Daniel Ortega
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 19:32:32
Comments:
DR. MU: Granted the Sandinista`s were failures. When Reagan used to heep praises on the Contras I didn`t know if to laugh or throw-up, what a fuckin joke they and Ollie North were. Real Democracy there pal!
Name: mitch
Dr. Mu on Meet the Press
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 19:07:09
Comments:
Dr. MU: Your post on "justice" may have been the most informative article i`ve seen on the G.B. I`m also a Democrat, but most importantly an American. I go along with you that Clinton is a great domestic politician, as far as foreign Policy goes , he is neither feared or reveared. The world knows he has a knee-jerk reactionary style,but no gameplan. He certainly had a Chamberlain type tone in China. He is looking at the massive trade potential there. I`M sure he is concerned about his legacy. India has every right to show her strength. If Clinton could be a factor in the stalled Mid-East negotiations, maybe the Israeli Prime Minister would negotiate. Only Israel could break treaties (Oslo) and not get sanctions ,they operate by their own set of rules, and without worry of U.S. pressure. Final thought on foreign policy Richard M. Nixon had no peers. As a kid in the 60`s i never thought i`d say that. I wonder if midlife crisis is next....?
Name: DrMu
towelling off
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 18:15:35
Comments:
Sorry about the long post...besides a few typos, a corection under POINT 4: Perjury resulting from CIVIL suits has beenrarely prosecuted ironically until the Clinton administration
Name: DrMu
towelling off
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 18:14:33
Comments:
Sorry about the long post...besides a few typeos, a corectio under POINT 4: Perjury resulting from CIVIL suits has beenrarely prosecuted ironically until the Clinton administration
Name: DrMu
Is there any Justice??
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 18:10:12
Comments:
"Where is the outrage?" Just think, if we had listened to Dole and Ruby, Norm McDonald would still have a job
re: Goody King Ronny vs. Good King Bill
Points to remember (I'm a registered Dem for whatever it’s worth)
1. The Democratic Congress wrote the Special Counsel ordinances designed to oversee and investigate matters which the Justice Department cannot due to conflict of interest
2. The Department of Justice (i.e., Janet Reno) hires the Special Presecutor and can fire him or her.
3. Lying by itself, while reprehensible by itself, is not and offense which results in criminal prosecution or with the President impeachment unless it is a SWORN statement or done UNDER OATH in a court of law. The NATURE OF THE PERJURY IS IRRELEVANT in the court's eyes. This is still a nation of law and citizen's right's (i.e., the Bill of Rights which limits the Federal gov'ts power over it's citizens).
4. This being a nation of law, laws are malleable by precedence. My point is that perjury was rarely pursued by prosecutors ironically until the Clinton administration. The Paula Jones case was a Civil case (BTW, it's also irrelevant that it's been thrown out - the statements were still under oath). However, if Clinton perjures himself in the August 17 hearing, the this will be in a criminal case and he should be prosecuted to the fullest. The Nixon lesson is that there is no imperial presidency: no President is above the law, now matter how good he/she looks on the tube. Evidence of obstruction of justice would provide strong reason to CONSIDER impeachment.
5. Conviction of a president of a "high crime or misdemeanor" takes place through the mechanism of impeachment. Thus it ONLY THEN becomes a political process (remember Andrew Johnson almost got impeached for being incompetent essentially). One thing to consider is how does the accusation(s) affect the welfare of the nation? Here a behavioral pattern with HARD EVIDENCE must be presented pertaining to obstruction of justice (at any time), "filegate," travelgate," Whitewater, and/or "Chinagate." The potential exchange of campaign contributions for favors including missle technology and most favored nation status is treason, as far as I'm concerned. Do you all really think that India tested their device only because of Pakistan? China’s has been disputing the borders with India for hundreds and hundreds of years. I hope for the best, but we had better not pull a Chamberlain on Chian.
6. The Iran-Contra hearing were PURELY POLITICAL...and that's not ncessarily wrong. It was designed to expose and errant and misguided POLICY: trading arms for $$ with the Ayatollah. While the idea to back the Contras was in hindsight correct as the Sandanistas were 2-bit Third World commies and terrorists; however, the mechanisms, while not illegal in anyway was immoral. The end does not justify the means. The resolution I think was satisfactory. I'm not sure about Reagan's memory after 1986,...besides he was a hands-off executive who gave guidance and agendas, but did not dally in the details - he took naps instead. A good number of his domestic and foreign policies (delaing with Gorbachev were sound - he had the vision thing. Clinton on the other hand, may be one of the most masterful politicians of our Century (see numerous works on his mentor Edwin Edwards of Louisisana), but he has no vision...but what the hell, the market's nearing 10,000 right?
Name: Hey Ruby
@Peoples Court
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 17:28:22
Comments:
Washington D.C.=BIG BOOK OF LIARS!!!
Right on RONALD!
Name: RubyBaby
w@ke up!
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 17:15:55
Comments:
PatJazz: Love the Black Cow Theory. If it's true, it's not out-dated yet!Question to all: What would you do if you knew a government official was a triator to our nation? What if you knew he was using his high position to undermine the freedom for which so many have given their lives? What if you knew he was out to divide our nation, causing it to be weak, while at the same time demoralizing our military? What if you saw that distruction from within was the biggest danger of all? And what if you were in a position to do something about it?
Ken Starr doesn't care about blow jobs. He wants to get a traitor and a criminal out of office. It's a hard job because this particular traitor is powerful. But he will try anyway, because he has to. He would, no doubt, rather get him on tax-evasion (like they did Al Capone), but that's not an option right now. The tool he has is Obstruction of Justice. Isn't it true, that people without character & self-contol are not known for their deep respect for Justice?
rb
Name: Rose Darling
@in the gutter, looking at the stars
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 15:37:20
Comments:
Oleander aka Matriarch in Residence: :
Thanks, when I get the time and look over the lyrics, I will visit your web page. Haven't had much time to be online this past week, and am just trying to stay caught up in this GB.Old Bull:
Just `cause we all own computers doesn't make us materialistic, necessarily. But you certainly threw a penny into the well of deep thoughts...Pat:
Interesting dissection of Black Cow.countzirO:
You already know that EYE like seeing the Taoist thought for the day. Why take a vote? Nothing personally insulting intended, Clas, `cause you're okay by me, but nobody took a vote here (that I know of) about discussing Pompe's anatomy's afflictions daily for a while. And I got a little over that myself. Although I do like doggies, don't get me wrong, and like to see them doing well. Also, I don't believe I've seen any subject either rejected or censored here yet. (However, one CAN be subject to the occasional flamethrowing in response to unpopular free expression.) Certainly, leaning towards being purer in spirit in motive will subject you to verbal darts and arrows at times. Anyway, can any intelligent human being in this GB honestly object to thoughts that attempt to inspire inner and outer peace? P.S. the only complaint I've seen a few times over (and not from me) is not enough talk about Steely Dan.Regarding Clinton, how can a whole country have any trust in a man who cannot even be trusted by his wife? But mostly only women and especially wives view that as an important and relative issue in judging a president. As mitch said, the country has become immune to scandals, but we're not talking about your average, everyday scumbag politician. We're talking about the President, the leader and should-be ambassador of the (alleged) greatest nation on earth. It's all moot anyway since it will never be proven accurately what Clinton has or hasn't done. It's probably just a political set-up anyway. Pardon me, YGK (no sarcasm) if you find the discussion of a leader's ethics pointless, but this is my two cents on the subject. But I don't want to hear anyone complain about how politics and the world sucks without owning up to that ethics IS at the core of it, baby !
P.S. PLEASE SEND ALL FLAME MAIL TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
Name: Kenneth Starr
Getting Ready To Set The Hounds Loose
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 14:46:25
Comments:
YGK: Clinton bribed Monica with a $11,000 payment on her credit card and a $90,000/year job at Revlon in New York for her false affidavit. He also perjured himself in the Paula Jones deposition about his payment to Monica's credit card which was illegally reimbursed with taxpayer funds. Here's his testimony under oath on the bribes.
JUDGE WRIGHT: Would you like to finish these questions now
before we break?MR. FISHER: I have just a couple more on this particular
subject.JUDGE WRIGHT: All right, all right, let's proceed then.
Q. Mr. President, have you ever paid any money to Monica Lewinsky?
A. No, sir.
Q. Have you ever caused money to be paid to her?
A. Absolutely not.
Q. Have you ever paid off any debt that she owed to some other person?
A. No, sir.
Q. Have you ever caused a debt that she owed to some
other person to be repaid?A. No, sir.
MR. FISHER: That's all I have on that subject.
JUDGE WRIGHT: All right, how much time – I'm suggesting we have
lunch for, within the next half-hour and then come back here in half an hour.MR. BENNETT:Would you like to break now –
THE WITNESS: Mr. Fisher, is there something , let me just – you asked that with such conviction and I answered with such conviction, is there something you want to ask me about this? I don't, I don't even know what you're talking about, I don't think.
MR. FISHER: Sir, I think this will come to light shortly, and you'll understand.
Name: Chief of Staff
The White House
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 14:31:09
Comments:
Dear Mr. YGK. Thanks for your application in regards to staff posistions. In the not to distant future we will be hiring . As the late summer heat comes on staffers will be bailing out. Mike McCurry (White House spokesman) recently quit ,so he could spend more time with his family. Since you have had so many flings, we feel that you would fit in nicely in D.C. We`ll let Hilary hold onto your RESUME and hope she doesn`t lose it or shred it.
Name: mitch
never been to Wisconsin
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 14:13:29
Comments:
Y.G.K. I agree there are a lot of better ways to spend 40 mill. Did you have anything against the Independent Counsel that investigated Reagan and Bush Administrations? This is all about retaliation. You can bet your last Piastro if the Republicans get the White house back and if the Democrats won back Congress, you`d see another Partisan investigation. Senator McCarthy from Wisconsin used Red-baiting in the 5o`s to ruin many innocent peoples lives. What do you see here, that compares to him?
Name: Dr. Wu
@Office Hours
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 13:58:11
Comments:
Incorrect, I am simply a Thai herbologist
Name: YGK
..
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 13:56:41
Comments:
OOPS - that was our little secret, sweetheart, and you're still the best #15 I ever had...
Name: Sally
sne@kin through the Alley with Sally
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 13:52:39
Comments:
Y.G.K. You told me i was the 15th, you told me i was the best.You lied and now i`m going to sue you,you bastard!
Name: horse with no name
mystery of DR. WU
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 13:41:19
Comments:
Is really no mystery at all. Dr. Wu is heroin ,didn`t you read Reelin in the years by Bryan Sweet?
Name: YGK
..
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 13:37:45
Comments:
"Perjury and obstruction of justice is the Issue", yes, but an Issue about a Blow Job! Is is an Issue about the non-use of Tissue?
Hypothetically speaking, if I told you that I slept with 13 women in my life, but it actually was 14, do you wanna sue? take me to court? is it really your business? oh, and #12 didn't give me a blow job, it was a hand job, in an alley, near a public road. Do you really care? Christ, you and McCarthy-Starr, get a life.
Please, whatever kind of swine he is, let's spend our money on something important!
How many people could be helped by $40,000,000? How many more jobs created?
Sometimes, American attitudes about sexuality are still in the 1600's - sheesh!
I apologize, folks, but, to keep this vaguely site-related, couldn't we all wonder if Monica learned from a Steely Dan II?
Name: mitch
sc@ndal City
l
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 13:25:27
Comments:
Fezo and Y.G.T. I see that the G.B. has gone political. Ken Starr is not the issue, getting a blowjob is not the issue. Perjury and obstruction of justice is the Issue. The country could care less.(Clinton`s approval rate is 65%) The public isn`t fazed by scandals .Kennedy`s assasination, Vietnam, Watergate and Nixon`s resignation made the public cynical. They are no longer shocked at bad behavior. Wall street is humming like Lewinsky, but when the economy slows and the truth is out on zippergate and all the other fundraising ,travelgate,filegate scandals Clinton will be finishing his term. The public will then turn against his cheerleading V.P. Al Gore......Its hard to stay on top, just a year after the victory over Iraq, Bush was defeated.
Name: WHOA!!!
@SAY WHAT?
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 13:18:11
Comments:
Well,BEEM me up,ST.PATTY!!!
Name: PATS JAZZ
PATSJAZZ@aol.com
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 12:37:20
Comments:
I erred in typing my e-mail address. It is PATSJAZZ@aol.comThere is only one "T" in PATS. Sorry.
Name: PATS JAZZ
PATTSJAZZ@aol.com
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 12:33:23
Comments:
I can see exactly why people see "Black Cow" as a song about a troubled man/woman relationship. But I've always thought the song meant something deeper. They may seem absurd, but who cares?, so here goes:
In the 1950's and 60's, Rudy Van Gelder was a popular recording engineer who had his own studio in New Jersey. He was famous for recording some of the most well known jazz musicians of the time. One of the labels he worked with was Prestige, which was known for hiring musicians and paying them only what they needed to keep their habits going. So the line "I saw you at Rudy's, you were very high", could be a jazz fan or perhaps a young musician seeing an idol completely wasted at a recording session. "They saw your face," could be the musician removing his dark glasses and revealing his conditon to everyone. "On the counter, by your keys, was a book of numbers" could be either a phonebook of dealers numbers, or a songbook book, either one, resting atop a piano ("by your keys). "Remedies" may mean his drugs are in plain sight. He's suggesting either of these may appease him today, but it won't last long."I can't cry anymore, how you run around. Break away." The speaker had always held this musician in high esteem and now that he knows him personally, he thinks it's "a cryin disgrace" and he needs to break away from his idol worship. "Down to Green Street" (Green Dolphin Street, alluding to, perhaps, a ficticious jazz strip), "looking so outrageous". Is this Thelonious Monk? "Like a gangster on the run, you will stagger home, to your precious one". Why would a gangster stagger home? Because he was "shot-up"? Perhaps the musician is stoned and, going home to his "precious one" is a reference to his selfishness and because of his chioces, he goes home alone . I think "I am the one" is a seperate thought from "To your precious one". The narrator must think about what happened and talk it out with himself in order to make everyting alright. "Drink your big black cow", I believe is another slam at the musician. Since a black cow is usually thought of as a drink enjoyed by children and teenagers, this could be one way of saying, "If you're going to act like a child, just do it, and get out of here." Since Fagen is from NJ, maybe this is even semi-autobiographical.
Name: YGK
New - who f***in cares - York
Location: New York, Not D.C.
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 11:58:57
Comments:
Ken Starr wouldn't know good music if it fondled him!
Christ, really now, like or hate Clinton, are we really going to impeach a president who got a blow job? I mean, at first I thought - what an idiot Clinton is - and maybe he is really more idiotic than anything we've thought of before, but c'mon now, I thought McCarthy was dead.
Name: WRONG GUESTBOOK
!!
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 11:03:59
Comments:
Ok count0: Your right, here's my real identity
Name: fezo
leaving.on.a.jet.plane
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 10:52:31
Comments:
Count0: keep the philosophical musings coming, adds some variety to the GB, which, I think anyway, is one of its best features
Except for statements in support of Ken Starr which in my left wing opinion should be left to the Aryan Nation page. I think Starr is just jealous of Clinton cause the latter has gotten more hummers in a year than Starr has even received in his petrified imagination. The special prosecutor needs to get a life. Maybe all the GBers could pitch in and send him a SD compilation tape. "Time Out of Mind" might spark his prosecutorial zeal for a bit.
I'm off to the mother country for awhile. Later
fezo
Name: countzir0
Can't please everyone
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 10:08:39
Comments:
Tao Now: I appreciate your honesty, but question the fact that you hide your identity. Don't worry, my feelings won't be hurt, I'm above that as a true Taoist. And wouldn't you agree that random bits of wisdom beats the hell out of listening to a daily virtual documentary of Pompe's VD? Speaking of Pompe, where the hell is Clas? and Geena?
Bull Lee: I feel that I escaped western materialism a long time ago. The reason I chose The Tao is because all other religions tend to condemn those outside their religion to eternal Hell. If I chose Christianity, I'd be saying Muslims, Buddhists, Vodun, etc. you're going to hell. That's not a judgement call I feel I have a right to make.
Taoist Thoughts for the day:
Aww Fuck, I've got a hangover, who cares....?--Lao Tsu--6th century B.C.
Name: tao now
brown cow
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 09:13:09
Comments:
count0: i'm getting bored. thanks for asking.
Name: Old Bull Lee
among the dead
Location: East St. Louis, MO
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 09:09:59
Comments:
count z:
your tao ramblings are fine; but aren't you just trying to escape western materialism; which if it didn't exist we wouldn't be communicating right now? (deep thoughts)Ole': Randy C is among us as well; died last year in Hawaii...
re: Dr. Wu: a Chinese Dr. Benway perhaps greatly influenced by 'The Ticket That Exploded' (i.e. the sequel to Naked Lunch)
Skunk Baxter was the more Burroughsian of Steely Dan I, born in Mexico City to a Washington DC executive, room mate with Klaus Fluoride ( later of Dead Kennedys)....pissed on the floor....
Name: countzir0
Good Morning GB!!!
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 07:51:10
Comments:
I was doing some research into the Tao (a new book: The Tao of Inner Peace)last nite, and found a reference to my favorite Dan song--Dr. Wu. In the Chinese language, the word Wu means "eternal non-being." This tended to confuse me even more about the lyrics though... Damn those guys...
Rose D.: I don't sit still very often, am very physically active, but often at night, all alone, I try to reach stillness of mind and find that plateau I was speaking of in that last quotation.
GB signers: Let me know if you're getting bored with my spoutings from the Tao. It's just one of the things I've been researching lately...tends to spill out into this room I walk into every day.
Name: rudy
@ www.pageboy.net/stereolab/
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 06:17:18
Comments:
OLEANDER: see, I was wondering when someone was gonna say that. It will happen, promise. These [virtualbums] are exercises directly related to Countzir0's Tao teachings: I just exercise to music, thassall......
i've just finished Stereolab's 1993 album "Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements".....perhaps i do CBAT next.rudy.
PS: if you can git me that ZIP before lunchtime I can get our art underway.........
Name: Say a
prayer for
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 03:37:26
Comments:
Owen Meany.
Name: Owen Charm
takesasecondtosaygoodbye
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 02:14:03
Comments:
Midnight Cruiser & Oleander: That's what I get for listening to Bono Vox while channeling. And don't U & V kinda go together now that you think about it? I mean, they are tandem in their arrangement--particularly apparent when reciting the alphabet backwards.
And as far as the "Blackbird" goes, 90 minutes from New York to Los Angeles was a piece of cake. Is 90 minutes from New York to Paris a dare? I just hope we can accomplish it without disturbing any dolphin-free nets.
Von Brauning,Owen
Name: Alice Middleton
betty@gmi.net
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 20:09:17
Comments:
Thank you for the site. It is nice to know that sandwiched inbetween the Dawson Creekers and the dead head's there is a bit of sanity left. Real music still exists. Thank you again!!
Name: oleander
in hot Perseid
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 19:19:57
Comments:
midnite--The hairs on my neck are prickling.... "Gravity's Rainbow" comes up again: one of the main characters in the book is the V2 rocket.... Too complicated to go into here, but an incredible, book-long metaphor.... Would love to watch the stars with you.
Edd--what about them? And speaking of the ODP, this is the first time I noticed the 11TOW & Kama sections---AMG: new to me, and very cool.... I never knew that Mr. Becker shared a birthday with Randy California, and that the latter & I were the same age....
rudy: moogy? So hurry up & do the same thing for the Dan! How the hell do you do some of that weird stuff--the things appearing in the skull... the new phrases with each return to the front page.... Of course I read it as Virtual Bums, which I thought was a nice nod to your GB friends.
CountZ: working on your eponymous book. Just got a new copy to replace the worn-out one.
DrMu--Those robber barons really knew how to live. Maybe the Dan could be persuaded to do an intimate evening outdoors at the Estate....
Name: Doc Kelly
Here at the Dude Ranch
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 17:06:20
Comments:
Dorothy: You're right! I have been in the cornfield too long. However, I stand by my statement. I have seen Jaco and Stanley and many other outstanding bassists in my 42 years of existence on this speck of dust we call earth. Steve Bailey knew Jaco personally and tells tales of spending time with him discussing technique. Jaco's harmonics technique primarily utilized dampening with the thumb and plucking with the forefinger. Steve's technique dampens with the forefinger and plucking with the ringfinger thereby allowing one to play harmonic chords in addition to single notes. Look, I know I can't convince you so I'm going to stop right here and recommend that you read Steve's regular column in Bass Player magazine... if you have an open mind on the subject.
YGK: of course it was intentional.
Midnight Cruiser: You're welcome.
Babs: I checked www.pollstar.com and they didn't list Oyster whatever as a listed stop on his current tour. But, it's my guess that it is indeed the same John Scofield that was in Chicago at the JVC Jazz Festival and also at the KC Jazz & Blues Festival. He is on the east coast this weekend. John is a guitarist that played with Miles Davis. He's been around the block a few times. He's got a four piece combo with keys, bass & drums with no vocals. They play all over the modern jazz spectrum ranging from slow, melodic tunes to funky fusion.
Later - mdkelly
Name: Rose Darling
@gettingGBfever, myself
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 16:11:29
Comments:
Bull Lee:
Your advice to countzirO had me almost falling off my chair with laughter. Boy, are you a sicko or what...
P.S. if you can't spell the word "whore" correctly does that mean you've never been with one? (Not that I really care to know.)Midnite:
No, have not heard of Athenaeum... a group or the cd title?
And what do you mean when you say, raw? Hard for a Dan fan like me, so fond of polished, concise music to go back to some of what is called "raw" ya know? Are we talking garage band raw or what?Lucky Pedestrian:
Thanks for the suggestion.countzirO@Tao:
if only I could sit still long enough to experience that kind of reality... do you?Your Gold: re: Deacon Blues
Probably it was an improvisation left in on purpose... don't you know everything in every song was done on purpose?
Name: DrMu
diebehindthewheel
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 15:00:58
Comments:
YGK: Interesting question...I'm certainly no professional singer, but could it be a "call and repeat" technique a la gospel and R&B singers? The McDoobies used this a bit. BTW, the tribute band/classical connection you made was excellent... i.e., other philharmonic orchestras are allowed to play a Beethoven symphony long after his death and even after van Karajan's (sp?) outstanding recordings.
The one exception on Kama to the percussive/R&B bent I mean to mention is "By the Dunes"...nice chord progressions and fluid and lyrical guitar lines...this one sounds the most like The Nightfly...I love the "foghorn" at 1:57 out and the waves crashing as the song slowly fades away. Fagen really learned how to turn phrases ala Randy Newman late during the Dan era and in the solo stuff. I just love when he laments "Pretty women with their lovers by their side,
It's like and awful dream..." This is a fella with his heart ripped out despondant and frustrated
Name: MC again
sameasiteverwas
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 13:22:07
Comments:
Peg....looks like Chapel Hill on 8/19 was my best shot but I've got to work 7am-7pm that day. Thanks again for the info. Maybe I can catch them another time.
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: Danville, VA
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 13:07:35
Comments:
Peg....thanks for the info on Keneally and Co. I'm on the way to check out the website now.
Ruby Baby....I know that the SR-71 is obsolete compared to what's out there, I just want to see some of the black projects. I envy you getting sneak peeks even if you can't see the details. As an amatuer astronomer for about a decade now I've seen some pretty cool stuff on a few of the many nights I've been out all night long on observing runs but nothing really unexplained. In case you're interested, the nights of August 11th and 12th will be the peak of one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Perseids. The moon will rise later in the night when it's normally the best time to view a shower but if you're up about 11pm or later just walk outside and look up toward the northeast, high in the sky, and enjoy one of nature's very best free shows! Here's hoping for clear skies those nights.
Doc....an inadvertant thanks to you my friend. I really hadn't been listening to much jazz the past couple of years but after reading your recent posts it kind of got the juices flowing again and in a late night cruise last night I found myself bored listening to all the same rock/pop/alternative stuff and decided to tune in the local NPR station. They happened to be doing a two hour jazz show that was awesome! I heard some of the tastiest guitar lines I've heard in quite a while. It was like getting a cold, refreshing drink of ice water after drinking carbonated fizz for so long. Very clean and very cool. Needless to say, the car radio has a new preset on it now. Thanks for the inspiration.
Name: Babs
@ skool
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 12:38:09
Comments:
To: Doc Kelly
Your JohnScofield that was in Chicago 7/25 could he be the same one doing a free concert, in Oyster Bay L.I. this weekend?
If so, (please be nice and remember at least I was brave enough to ask) what kind of music is he about...sounds like you guys really like him and I'd like to check him out.
Thanks
Name: ygk
,,
Location: yeah, yeah,
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 12:35:26
Comments:
misic=music
Name: YourGoldKeith
mrdbh@yahoo.com
Location: New York, NY
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 12:34:25
Comments:
A questions to all you singers/opinionators of the Dan:
Peg, LoveBob, etc."In the chorus of Deacon Blues, when the background singers sing, 'I, play just what I feel', it goes, "I", than Fagen sings "I" then together "play just what I feel". Do you think this was a mistake that they kept? Or was it written like that? I've been in plenty of misic situations where someone, either the background or the lead, misses the syncopation, and then later cathes up to the rest of the band. It sounds like that happened there, and I've always wondered about it. Since I'm listening to DB now, I would love to hear peoples opinions...."
ygk
Name: Peg
totzke@usa.net
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 11:21:54
Comments:
MidniteCruiser: Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins is playing at these places over the next few nights, and as far as I know, Bob Tedde will be with them. 7-30, Thur--Springfield VA: Jaxx; 7-31, Fri--Huntington WV: Stoned Monkey; 8-1, Sat--Cincinnati OH: Sudsy Malone's; 8-2, Sun--Muncie IN: Doc's
oleander: I'm not sure exactly when Bob is dropping off the tour (due to Rockola obligations), but when I find out, I'll post it. I still think you ought to go, even if Bob's not there!
For a complete list of tour dates, see http://www.moosenet.com/keneally.html
Name: Dorothy
we'renotinkansasanymore
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 11:19:32
Comments:
Doc-- Put Jaco to shame? I think you've been in the cornfield to long.
Name: Edd
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 10:37:19
Comments:
What's up with the kokopelli?
Name: SD WebDrone
sdweb@steelydan.com
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 10:33:42
Comments:
The SD site is back up (unchanged). Sorry for the brownout.
Name: Doc Kelly
Here at the Dude Ranch
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 10:24:43
Comments:
Saw Victor Wooten last night. He and Steve Bailey are not on tour as a gigging band. They are doing clinics at music stores that are sponsored by Ampeg. They do not have a live drummer however they did have a drummer recorded (also a drum machine) so they can play it back for performing.
They only played in a local club last night due to the lack of room at the music store that brought them into town. They played more music last night because they were in a club and had a club crowd rather than a room full of bassists. The crowd was composed predominantly of musicians and/or college students and was on the edge of their seats asking personal and technical questions. If anybody has a chance to see these guys you must do so. Victor is awesome in his right hand thumping technique and Steve would put Jaco to shame, if he were alive, with his ability to play unnatural harmonics!!! Two bassist with strikingly different techniques on tour together. Any musician will learn something from these guys!
Name: countzir0
countzir0@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 10:16:39
Comments:
Rudy: I'm an old Stereolab fan from way back, good to see another of us here in the GB. It's been about five years since I listened to them--that was back in my Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, Bauhaus, Joy Division(new-wave, Goth, just discovering the beauty of Danism) days.
Oleander: I was unaware of your site, and let me tell you, it's a sight to see. I loved your references to Gibson in there(why didn't you list Countzero though) and I started thinking about Idoru and the Lo/Rez fan club stuff in there. This GB, if technology ever grew advanced enough, could turn into something similar to the fanclub that Chia and whatshername with the flaming head were in. I was surprised to see some of my own words on the site, and never realized I would even be there. With Gib, the Beats, Dan, etc. you and I have alot in common, it's good to meet someone with such refined taste for art, music, and literature, even if it's in this plastic cyberworld.
Name: RubyBaby
sky w@tching on a dare
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 10:01:13
Comments:
Midnite Cruiser: I live at the edge, between populated areas and vast fields of agriculture. If I'm at the right place at the right time, you wouldn't believe what I get to see being tested over the fields of green...even at night. They've moved WAY beyond the SR-71s. And that's only what they let us see.
I have an acquaintance who works out of VA and travels to several AF and Naval Bases. The technology is so advanced that this person put a major hold on their personal life in order to stay in the loop, and I believe, in order to protect it from our enemies within.
God bless Ken Starr.
Name: rudy
waiting for the SD site to open
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 09:50:54
Comments:
while we're standing out here waiting for the SD site to reopen, I thought I'd suggest another band to take a listen to that is in NO WAY related to cool-ass jazz-inspired rock built off of 12-bar blues...and that would be Stereolab. To pigeonhole: Lounge-techno-moogy-Astrud-Gilberto-like-lyrics. It makes me brainy parts twitch, y'know. Like SD does....
you can catch some quick sound snippets at:
http://www.maths.monash.edu.au/~rjh/stereolab/sounds.html
at the risk of being accosted by indignant DanFans as to why I haven't done this for any SD albums (yet), I've been inspired enough to create this page for the band:
www.pageboy.net/stereolab/
sorry about the shameless plug for non-SD material, just thought I'd share one part of my life with another.
rudy
PS: The first four albums are complete, it's a work in progress. And yes, I AM probably gonna do something like this for Steely Dan. As soon as Santa gives me all that time I asked for...
Name: DrMu
atyourdoor
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 09:15:33
Comments:
Ole: There's nothing like the climb up the Blue Ridge near Black Mountain (especially in a 4 cylinder). I'll let you known if I'm ever in that area. Ironically, the only time we visited the Biltmore Estate was when I was very young (about 6-7?) while on a visit from Chicago, before we moved to North Carolina (18 mo later) to stay...haven't seen it in 30 years! BTW love your site! It'll take some time to walk though that garden...just started with Pretzel Logic and Katy Lied first...I do have some interesting things to tell you in relation. e-me: jml2621@acs.tamu.edu
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: Danville, VA
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 08:51:01
Comments:
Owen Charmer....*FYI* - a U-2 is a spy plane that's still in service by the US. A V-2 was the rocket type used by Germany late in WWII and later taken by us and used as a prototype for our own rocket program.
Hard to believe they decomission the beautiful SR-71 and still use those rickety ass U-2's similar to the one Gary Powers was shot down in by Russia during the Kennedy administration.
Name: countzir0
to William Seward Burroughs
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 08:42:33
Comments:
been there, done that...
Name: Luckless Pedestrian
flytown
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 08:01:33
Comments:
Rose:
It ain't rock'n'roll, but I strongly recommend checking out Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Their songs are all about girls, cars, fun, dancin' and drinkin'. And they have a first-class horn line (which, as every Danfan knows, is a prerequisite for becoming a timeless classic).--LP
Name: Lucia
@Lammermoor
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 06:17:50
Comments:
Oleander: We should consider ourselves blessed, you more than I, how many times have I kicked myself wishing I had known more back then. An enchanting evening for certain, Oh how they danced.
Name: countzir0
With a human heart beating in an ion grid
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 05:36:05
Comments:
Oleander: That was Neal Cassady who died on train-tracks in Mexico. He started out walking, deciding to count the train tracks one by one, they found him the next morning: possible OD on benzedrine. Guess he decided to go "Further"... Yeah, you're right about the fever... I've been w/o my medicine lately, a "chill pill" is exactly what I need. BTW, I must admit I envy you and Lucia--having a chance to keep company with Ginsberg, Kerouac, Gary Snyder, any of them would undoubtedly be an enchanting evening.
W. Seward: When I called you ex-gov., I was making a bit of a play on words if you didn't catch it...
Taoist thoughts for the day:
The human mind often loses reality through movement. If you sit in a state of clear serenity without a single thought born, then as clouds arise, you calmly go off into the distance with them; as rain drops patter, you coolly share in their purity. As the birds call, you joyfully sense communication; as flowers fall, you have a profound understanding of yourself. Where is not the realm of reality, what is not the working of reality?
Name: Owen Charm
suddenlyrightnow
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 01:25:27
Comments:
IGY: An off-shore oil-rig converted into a launching pad. A modified U2 rocket with an experiment in place of a warhead. The countdown begins and the blue sky opens. The platform shakes and dares us to look up. Why would we look up? The earth taps an unfamiliar routine beneath our feet. We struggle for balance. Only for a moment. The blue sky opens and closes. The rocket has not moved.
Donald is 14 years old and stuffs a well-worn Weird Science & Fantasy comic book under his mattress for the last time. His big toe tingles and barely fits in his shoe. The Brooklyn bridge dances on its foundations for one breath and steadies. Every pedestrian misses a step and inhales simultaneously. The wind shifts. The earth has dropped away. Like an elevator suddenly unstuck. The sensation is undeniable. The evidence sketchy and difficult to substantiate. The rocket has not moved.
Name: gluedtoapost
could be jupiter by now
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 19:49:48
Comments:
Great, I'm abducted by aliens I'm screaming for help, and the server is down!Nice knowing you.
Name: gluedtoapost
could be jupiter by now
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 19:49:34
Comments:
Great, I'm abducted by aliens I'm screaming for help, and the server is down!Nice knowing you.
Name: SD WebDrone
sdweb@steelydan.com
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 19:13:38
Comments:
The Official SD Site is temporarily down, apparently due to transient technical problems with our host server. Fixes are underway, will post updates here if/as needed
Name: oleander
feverish anticipation
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 19:05:14
Comments:
The ODP is still down.... maybe something BIG is brewing....
Name: oleander
disco necked
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 19:00:54
Comments:
Count--uh, in my medical opinion you're coming down with a bad case of GB fever. I suggest you lay off the bug powder, take a chill pill, and disconnect for twelve hours or so. BTW, Ferlinghetti is alive, but not well. Now who died on train tracks in Mexico? This is a piece of info I MUST have.
Lucia--I've told this story before, so others who've heard it can scroll: Allen Ginsberg read here a couple years ago, and after the performance I sat next to him at dinner and had a delightful conversation about diabetes, macrobiotics, etc., in spite of wanting to melt into a sticky little puddle.... He could be a terror, from what I heard, but he made one of the great evenings of my life.
Peg--I'm bummed you won't be there! And if the Bobster isn't either, fageddaboudit!
Doc K--Thanx for the info. Very cool.
Rose--Shameless self-promotion: When you're done checking out the lyrics, please visit my page--http://home.earthlink.net/~oleander1/Index.htm--for lyric comments and write something for it.
Name: FingerPoppinDaddy
@IT'S A TEN!!!
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 18:10:32
Comments:
YOWIE!-It's ME at the wheel of the Shark-de-Ville!!!!!
For what it's worth, I think Kamakiriad is lightyears
ahead of its time. Its design is flawless, as is its
execution. Hats off to the designers, the engineers,
the masters, and all those fabulous MUSICIANS!!!
Funny how this kamakiri sits along side of thousands
of other cd's in music stores across the land, it sits
there waiting, kind of blending in, ready to feast on
its unsuspecting victims, hummmmm...
Name: Nickel
@just for your trouble,thanks.
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 16:31:11
Comments:
"You make me want to be a better fan".
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: Danville, VA
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 15:53:38
Comments:
Rose....have you listened to Athenaeum? Just two good sounding guitars, bass, drums and vocals. It's not rocket science but it's kinda raw and catchy as hell. There is plenty of good music around, you may just have to seek it out.
Peg....singing backup with the Damned? I'm impressed! I didn't know you were a singer. BTW, I live about an hour from Chapel Hill and I suspect Rudy lives a few minutes from there. Was it the Keneally tour that was passing thru? Any info appreciated.
Rudy....so you're from the home of Adam & Eve then???
Name: Rose Darling
@ Green Flower Street
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 15:28:42
Comments:
Well, after several choice pieces of advice from my loving family in this GB, I hope you are all happy to hear that I dusted off my Kamakiriad cd which has not been played in years and gave a partial listen today. Forgot how much I do like the funkiness of Trans-Island Skyway and Tomorrow's Girls. And the songs on that cd have such a crisp, crystalline sound...
countzirO:
Taoist thought: yeah, it hit home in a big way...Geena:
incisive remark about flamethrowers...
Perhaps the best policy of all is to...ignoreMan, I'm glad you all are finding some late nineties artists to get into, but I haven't bought any new artist cd's in the last two years. I think modern pop is losing its appeal for me... and I am so sick and tired of the whiny, introspective, puky-folky crap like Jewel and Sarah MacLachlan etc. Where is the funky kick ass rock I used to know? I know you're gonna find this sick, coming from a modern humanist and feminist, but whatever happened to songs about girls, cars and fun?
davedownunder:
well said about the new cd everyone is waiting for...fezo:
interesting evaluation... I'm gonna look over the lyrics again myself and report what I think about lyrics sans music...
Name: Old Bull Lee
@Naked Lunch archives
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 14:45:22
Comments:
count: cheer up .....get pissed off..calm down....drink some coffee...embrace the absurdity...take a dump....
take a walk to the seediest part of town.....and roll around in some newspapers....make out with a toothless hore.....
scratch yourself....
Name: countzir0
this site's screwed
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 13:50:16
Comments:
Just to let ya'll know, much of the site is timing out on the server, under construction or somesuch. steelydan.com is timing out, archives are timing out, so it's not just one part of it...
that's it for now, what a boring day on the GB, no fights, no dissing, no dog dicks. what will we do. Ex-governors of NY, HST, Old Bull, Pompe, Clas, Geena, Oleander, everybody--S.O.S!!! I'm bored and have grown tired of reading Taoist Haikus, somebody post something interesting...
Name: also wondering
captain@hacker
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 12:41:41
Comments:
down for me too - maybe it is for the announcement of the new album and a list of fall tour dates or maybe it's just the server is down.
Name: countzir0
your'e shittin me, ex-governor Seward
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 12:39:05
Comments:
When did Ginsberg die?? As far as I knew he was still hitting up young boys for a piece of ass. A buddy of mine from Boston moved out to San. Fran. and claims to have ended up marrying Ferlinghetti's daughter. He tells me that Ginsberg hit on him until he found out that he was the fiancee of Ferlinghetti's daughter. He also claimed to have stayed in the cabin that whathisface loaned out to Kerouac. You know the one in Big Sur?
Anyway, how many governors and ex-governors of NY are gonna sign this GB? Is spouting about guns another H.S.Thompson reference?
I've experienced true Fear and Loathing, it was in a speed-trap in a country town about 30 mi. outside of Dallas. I had 1 oz. of ganj. on me, that's when I realized what Dr. Gonzo was speaking about when he wrote his famous-now-made-into-a-movie-book.
Name: rudy
inside the wonderful Adobe applications
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 11:52:15
Comments:
OLEANDER: please check yer e-mail for my post.
Name: Lucia
@Lamermoor
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 11:51:52
Comments:
To the D. Bums:
I was fortunate enough to see Ginsberg at a reading in his mom's hometown, at the local library no less, sadly I was naive to what he was all about, just trying to get in from the rain actually. He read from Howl, what a shock when he started discussing drugs, anal sex and the like. Thanks to that evening I was introduced to Kerouac et al. Ah, Mr. Ginsberg how I was so sad when you passed on a few yrs back. Even sadder, that library could've been packed.
Name: wondering
what's up?
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 11:42:18
Comments:
does anyone know why www.steelydan.com is not responding? or is it just my computer?
Name: William Seward
@interzone in the morning
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 11:19:59
Comments:
hey Ray: Ginsberg is among the dead too!
and yes I agree 'Can't Buy A Thrill' does have a more beat influence...but then again it was composed when pot was $30 an ounce...and within living memory of Kerouac's death....
gotta go shoot my guns!!!
Name: Countzir0
From Desolation Peak seeking the Dharma...
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 10:37:48
Comments:
Thank you for replying finally Bull Lee. I'd have to disagree with you on Kama being "On the Road" etc. Sadly enough, I feel that SD have distanced themselves from their Beat roots. I definitely don't see Walter Becker dying on traintracks in Mexico, or Fagen getting bloated and drunk dying in Florida. Kama is so clean feeling, I'd say both guys were completely sober during the production, maybe that's why "Can't Buy a Thrill" sounds better than "Kama" after a dose or two of bug-powder. Tell me, Bull, have you been in contact with that queer Ginsberg lately? He and Ferlinghetti are the only ones left I think. I read your letters back and forth when you spent time down in Mexico and Central America, experimenting with Yage, or as the the indians say asahuago. That sounds like a much more intense experience than any bug-powder I've heard of. I'm ashamed of you for what you did to Joan, but good excuse playing William Tell. Well, back to my bottle of port, good talking to you, write soon...
Ray Smith
Name: Doc Kelly
Here at the Dude Ranch
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 10:28:03
Comments:
Ole: As I grew up one learned on the 4 string bass. As 5 string and 6 string basses have become more common it has been my observation that bassists buy better quality axes as well as more versatile axes as they become more proficient at playing. There is a school of thought that bassists should stick to the bottom end of the spectrum i.e. stay out of the midrange so that PA systems can better portray the entire array of instruments... there are already guitars and keyboards in most bands that can consume most of that portion of the spectrum. Now that I've said that I should say that a really good bassist can play all over the spectrum and not step on anybody. Most bassists that move to a 5 string bass are adding to the bottom end. Those that move to 6 strings (and beyond... I saw an 8 string bass played in Chicago last Saturday night by Lee Ritenour's bassist Melvin Davis) use those higher strings for improvisational reasons.
The current tour of Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey is basically 2 bassists and a drummer... at least that's my understanding. I'm going to go see their gig locally (Lawrence) tonight. I'll report back on that later. The workshop I attended was in Kansas City at Big Dudes music store after they closed. About 25 of us bassists paid $10 (dirt cheap) to sit within spitting distance for 3+ hours of personal/technical questions and demonstrations with a recorded drum track... Victor and Steve both took turns playing rhythm and lead for a couple of songs then they'd take a break for questions... they did 3 cycles of this. The event was sponsored by Ampeg. Afterwards they autographed their photo for absolutely everybody in the building. I'm sure tonight's gig will be better.
Name: Babs
@skool
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 10:25:41
Comments:
Minah, did you even make it to LBB?
Name: Old Bull Lee
dazed@ the dude ranch
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 10:01:44
Comments:
count:
I'm pecking away at the keyboard that has betrayed me so many times....yes we are all dead...but if life is but an imitation of art ...aren't we all fiction........
Dr. Benway: "this is all a misunderstanding....Steely Dan III is almost ready"
.....the bugpowder is wearing off......
thought of the day: is Kamakiriad sort of like 'On The Road' of the '90's....and is the 'trans-island skyway' the Long Island Expressway??
Name: peg again
totzke@usa.net
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 09:22:27
Comments:
I was just surfing the Keneally web site, and found a photo of the Damned at LBB: http://www.moosenet.com/wnhth1.html
It's the 4th photo down. We were doing Dirty Work - Mark DeCerbo is on lead vocals instead of Bob. Not everyone is pictured here, but this is who's in the shot L-R: Trip Sprague, sax; Mark DeCerbo, lead vox; Gary Taylor, drums; Bryan Beller, bass; Hank Easton, lead guitar; Mike Keneally, keyboards; Bob Tedde, background vox; Peg Totzke, background vox; Larry Grano, percussion.OK, now back to work for reals this time.
Name: Peg
totzke@usa.net
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 08:46:54
Comments:
oleander: I'm not touring with Keneally so I won't make Chapel Hill. I did catch the Knitting Factory gig while in NYC - it was so amazing to stand there and listen to/watch this music being created. I often times found myself just sort of bouncing my head up and down, with my jaw hanging open, completely absorbed by these guys. A quick look around indicated that nearly everyone else in the audience was in the same 'place' as I!
Bob is with them now, then he'll be here (San Diego) for a few Rockola gigs, then back on the road with Keneally for several more dates. I'll find out if he'll be at Chapel Hill. Even if he's not, I would highly recommend checking it out. Tell the guys in the band I sent you. They usually hang out afterwards to chat.
Name: oleander
up on the hill
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 08:21:28
Comments:
Johnboy, Case--look, let's just lay this picture thing to rest. Those were the bad old days, and smutmongers can worm their nasty way in anywhere. Clas is NOT the type. Johnboy, I know you're you, and you were there, but Case, don't be an asshole, own up to who you are. To paraphrase Johnson, anonymous flaming is the last refuge of scoundrels.
Peg--thanx for the info! Will Bob & you be in Chapel Hill? Might actually be able to make that one.
Docta Mu--Listen, no offense to Rudy, but skip the Piedmont. Next time spend your time in the Western paradise of the mountains. Your tour guide awaits.... BTW, the vinyl house to which I referred is Memory Lane in Tempe, 1 800 326 5343. They were very nice, and the service was exemplary. I don't think CDW&W was reissued on cd, but the album has one of the best covers EVER.
stevev--SYNERGY! The operative word is SYNERGY!
Kinklie--don't fucking rub it in, man, neither have I.
Robert--don't worry, there are lots more of us looking back with you.
Doc at the Ranch--Thanx for the info. Why do some people prefer 5 (or 6) over 4? And I'm so jealous!! A day with Victor Wooten!!
Name: minah
oops
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 08:07:51
Comments:
ahhhh, the ol 'Fake Babs' routine...2nd time I've fallen for it this week...
mW
Name: countzir0
Humpday, slow for the mugwumps
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 07:51:09
Comments:
Where is everyone? "Are you with me Doctor? Are you with me Dr.?"
Old Bull Lee: No re:?? Guess you had too much bug powder.. Are you posting from Tangiers, under the Sheltering Sky?? I thought Paul Bowles had died...
Name: Zeke
Destinorbust
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 07:48:56
Comments:
Ole': Snake Woman, cool, I can did it. I'm sorry I don't have the answer to the Dr. Jawn ? I can remember buying "Right Place
Wrong Time" and "Lean On Me" 45's at the same time.
Hey, what was the "B" side to Right Place ?
Also, The Squirrel Nuts are playing HOB, think I'll check it out.Count: The last time I was in Big D a friend of mine brought me
to Deep Ellum (sp?). We went to a very cool joint called
"The Bone". Very cool blues bar. Across the street was the
"Armadillo Roadhouse", which featured awesome sculptures and cool furniture made from chrome bumbers.Late.
Name: DanNut
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 06:01:50
Comments:
Eviva, I thought I told you I was logging off to go sit in air conditioning. But it's interesting that you and Jackie felt this guestbook has such a cult like atomsphere to it that you were afraid to post.
Name: countzir0
Countzir0@Trans-IslandSkyway.com
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 05:30:05
Comments:
Clas: Tayhoss is just a phonetic way of emulating how Mexican people(of which there are many resident as this state is situated so close to Mexico) say Texas. I apologize for the confusion.
GB Signers: I was missing my Kamakiriad CD, lost in my collection of probably 1000 CD's(and I bitch about never having any money). But last night, I went thru and opened up every CD case in my collection, which took about 30 min., and about half of the way thru, I found it--Kamakiriad, untouched, unscratched, unlistened to for over a year. It was like resurfacing a treasure, but I now feel like I'll have to grow accustomed to it again, I may take the earlier suggestion and leave it in the Alpine for a week, see how that works.
Got a new book called "The Tao of Inner Peace." stay tuned for new Taoist posts....
Name: TheStranger
taking just my sandals
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 21:16:05
Comments:
oleander,
thanks, but honest, i wasn't seeking sympathy for the death of a cousin who died before i was born. but i had always known about him and because i am his closest living relative i investigated his death, saw the papers on Captain Miller from the pentagon, and then when i saw 'ryan' i received this incredible jolt to see that name again in such a context.i have been attacked so vigorously for my objections to cover bands that i am wary of admitting that in retrospect, even thoughsince i've never seen a Dan cover band that would get me excited, perhaps the people who were there and saw and heard know more than i do. but man, does everyone have to get so fucking nasty? i am retreating tonight into the desert for 40 days where i will fast and stare at desert shit. when i return perhaps i will have more answers or perhaps i'll just get some cheeseburgers.
Name: Doc Kelly
Back home... here at the Dude Ranch
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 19:54:53
Comments:
Having played in cover bands for 20+ years I can relate to those musicians that long to find other musicians that are capable of playing Dan tunes... every new group that I jam with must endure my constant suggestions about Dan tunes that I believe we should add to our playlist...
Ole: the 4 string electric bass has an E for it's lowest note. The 5 string bass generally has as it's additional string a B as it's lowest note (5 half-steps below the E). Because the low B string has such a large diameter and isn't very taut you will rarely see any strings lower... however, 6 string basses are relatively common and have an additional string on the high end as well as the low B...
Last night I had an opportunity to attend a bassist workshop lead by Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck & the Flecktones) and Steve Bailey (too many credits to list)... it was so incredibly awesome that I can't describe it!
The Lee Ritenour/John Scofield show in Chicago last Saturday night was well worth the trip to the big city.
Name: EvivaLaughs
@NYState
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 19:34:00
Comments:
DanNut,
"Jackie" and I were sorry you signed off Steely Dan chat so suddenly! We think you may have taken my joke as an insult--if that's so, I'm SORRY!! Please accept my apology--I think my newness at chat made me forget how you can't see me smiling! Hope to chat sometime in future--EvivaLaughs
Name: robert morgan
rmorgan13@yahoo.com
Location: dayton, tn
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 19:25:33
Comments:
"... as he watches his bridges burn from the point of no return"
Name: Cathy Berberian
@myoldskool
CA
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 19:15:33
Comments:
As one who spent many "piasters" to fly out to NYC for a great show, I think there are some sour grape reactions out there. I agree with Seurat and YGK. Who cares what kind of band they are? I am a musician and realize the complexities of D&W's great work. It is the only music in my life that I do not tire of. Kama is unique and infectious, just like all their diverse sounds over the years.
I have seen the "Damned" many times in San Diego and wanted to be a part of the atmosphere at LBB, which did not disappoint. It could ofcourse not compare with the Roseland shows, which I was lucky enough to enjoy with the late great Maggie McCoy.
Thanks to Pete, Shari and the great band. Rockola was amazing too!!!
Name: Babs
@skool
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 17:44:33
Comments:
Imposter? Listen milkman, they're real and they're gorgeous and definatley worth looking at. Forgive the laymen terms, didn't realize I wasn't dealin' with just an ordinary guy.
Name: Tomorrow's girl
@Stargate
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 17:35:35
Comments:
Hey guys--just read all the postings. Any DanFan poets out there? No offense to Steely Damned, but D. and W. will always be the GENIUSES!! And what's the deal with all the nastiness on these postings? Have mercy on a lady's eyes!! Was hoping to find some real DISCUSSION on the Dan's short fiction/poetry set-to-jazz masterpieces rather than about somebody's "dog's d---" et al. No, don't bother flaming me--think I'll go to any world that I'm welcome to and if they'll have me, then they'll have me!
Name: Capp Gunn
@echos
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 17:31:12
Comments:
Sorta Blue, that stays with ya.
Name: milkman
up@the sky
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 15:54:05
Comments:
My Babs would NEVER say...."worth a look see"!!
Oh-key-doh-key, Babs imposter?
Milkman
Name: I come in PEACE!!!
@AL'S
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 15:52:41
Comments:
They are the BEST,2nd to NONE! BECKER@FAGEN will go down in HISTORY as that.
Name: And every time
@dogeatdog
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 15:23:05
Comments:
She's supposed to just laugh and look away, right?
Name: gong
@gettin'kickedaround
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 15:01:26
Comments:
Hey Bunny, You ever see "AS GOOD AS IT GETS?"
Name: I forgot
Geena,
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 14:33:40
Comments:
I was listening to Katy Lied today. Great album, one of the best but there is one of my fave songs there I can't listen to anymore. Barf.
FezO; bad luck!
Name: fezo
e@ting.crow
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 14:25:22
Comments:
Clas: you are right about the lyrics to IGY. And just to help my interpretative efforts, my turntable has decided to slow to about 25 RPM. And the CD player is in the shop for three weeks. An innocent man in an audiophile hell.
SteveV: I think when B/F write together they might concentrate more on the music than the words. Haven't they said as much? I think one valid complaint about Kama is there is a certain sameness to the sound, which almost leaves an echo in your head. I've never thought that about any SD discs.
Arg, turntable is now stuck on the first five bars of Ruby, Ruby.
Name: Clas
ti amore Geena!
Location: Coca Cola house on the tracks,
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 13:55:54
Comments:
CountzirO; where is Tayhoss?
FezO; good thoughts on Kamakiriad. I think "Teahouse on the track is the best". The first time I listened to that album I was a little disappointed. I put it to rest for a while and now I enjoy it, especially the horns (I think Wadenius pickin' is a little annoying though). By the way, did you listen to that line "...programmed by fellows..."?
Geena; tomorrow then? Exciting uh?
JohnBoy; sorry I was a little hard on you, don't be scared, I won't kill you, just kick your ass off if we ever meet. I feel for you, I have not been too friendly myself during these two years I've been around here.
Well, Pompe is sleeping. It seems like a good idea. Goodnight.
GOD BLESS: Chihuahua Gomez, La Paz, California, Texas, New Orleans, South/North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, New York City, Boston, Marthas Vineyard, JohnBoy and my Sternum.
Name: Her fan
@cool
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 13:48:00
Comments:
And then there was MADISON TIME!!!!!
Name: Kinky
oh wow it's me again
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 13:47:22
Comments:
Stranger - Nice to see you could take time out from convincing Clas that Kenneth Starr's got it out for his dog's dick, to let us know what a waste of time Steely Dan cover bands are. I guess we could infer from your dog dick posts exactly what it is that gets YOU "EXCITED".
Johnboy - I don't think you have to worry about Clas traveling to where you are to carrying out any threats. This is a guy who has said: "if there are people who enjoys seeing a band doing Steely-covers, good for them. But I prefer the real thing, and that's good for me". Yet, this clown didn't even see "the real thing" when they played in his own backyard two years ago. Come to think of it, Clas has NEVER seen "the real thing".
Clas - good for you, real good for you.
Name: Babs
@skool
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 13:28:41
Comments:
Minah, any relation to Minah Minkoff? Im a bit of a spaz when it comes to the final frontier, anyway the Downtown a cheesy little bar in Farmingdale is where they'll be Friday nite. Worth a look see.
Name: countzir0
To:Old Bull Lee
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:37:34
Comments:
Surprised you didn't hail from "The Spider's House." Stay off the bug powder and the Yage, mugwump. We Subterraneans here're just building a social forum around SD's work. Post you're real handle and maybe we can talk some shop about the BEATs, I'll even lump old Buk. in there too. And remember, Burroughs is dead, but Becker and Fagen are alive(in Maui????)
Name: Steve V.Dan
here @ the custerdome
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:35:58
Comments:
Hey fez:
pass that brownie around....
I agree with your Kama comments...and maybe the same could be
said for Becker's solo set.....but does this mean that when B/F collaborate they diminish their overall talent??!??great song idea for someone to do a cover version of: 'This Moody Bastard'......maybe Robert Goulet???
Name: countzir0
Just dug up some of the old stuff
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:27:55
Comments:
Forgot to mention something earlier:
Yesterday I was at my parent's house and dug up "Sun Mountain" and "Old Regime." Boy how the sound has changed since those days. And I wish they'd revamp some of those songs like "Oh Wow It's You." You guys keep talking about "The Second Arrangement..." I can call myself an avid DanFan, but before this GB, had never heard of it, and would like to get my hands, of course, on this piece of work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.Rudy: Sounds like an excellent idea to me. As much as Fagen spoke of technology on his last album, I'd be surprised if they didn't slap a little ROM on the disk. Too bad we don't have Fagen's email address, might be able to capitalize on the idea if we could get ahold of 'm.
Gluedtoapost: If I liked country, I might dig your idea for a country tribute to the Dan. I think your idea holds more humour than genius, and nothing wrong with a creative swing on things. Who knows what combining two totally different kinds of music will reap. I once heard a rendition (in college at UNT) of Ozzy Osbourne's "Iron Man" done to the melody of "Stayin' Alive" and could do nothing but basically lol. The first time I hear Brooks and Dunn doing a country version of "Do It Again" they better put up the chickenwire 'cuz beer bottles and tomatoes will fly...at least from my section. Just because you're from Texas doesn't mean you like country, I'll put it like that...
I just can't imagine people yelling "Yeehaawww" while listening to "Haitian Divorce" call me crazy.
Name: Peg
totzke@usa.net
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:23:48
Comments:
The lead guitarist for The Steely Damned is Hank Easton. One of the best things about standing where I do on stage is that I'm right next to his amp so I can hear everything he does... You can get a little info about Hank by going here: http://vmusic.com/artists/
then click on Solo Artists, then click on Hank Easton....no earplugs for me...
Name: fezo
florida.room
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:07:06
Comments:
An interesting exercise in lyric analysis is to go to one of the web pages that have all the lyrics to the SD and related projects and just start scrolling. Deprived of their musical backdrop, a lot of the songs seem disjointed, non-sensical. With a few exceptions--most notably, "Deacon Blues"--the words don't really stand on their on own.
I was really struck, though, when I recently scrolled through the lyrics for Kamakiriad. Even without the benefit of music, the words tell a coherent seamless story, both inter- and intra-song. While this is obviously partly because it's a concept album, i think it goes beyond that. The writing seems more thoughtout, developed, almost poetic.
I think the cook put something in the brownie I had for lunch
Name: Old Bull Lee
@East St. Louis Toodle OO
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:07:06
Comments:
This site needs a jolt of absurdity...or better yet how about some discussion about STEELY DAN!!!! What a friggin' concept....
....gotta get back to my syringe...I mean typewriter...I mean interzone agent/bug....(aka Paul Bowles)
Name: minah
ya know
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:06:32
Comments:
Babs, Nice use of space.
mW
Name: babs
@skool
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:02:07
Comments:
To say that the Damned was incredible is undoubtedly an understatement & of course old news, anyway figured Id pass on info re: another cover band playing this Friday nite on the Island
Stealing Dan. An excellent way to get your fix, if your a B&T and not as fortunate as some of you folk.
Name: babs
@skool
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 11:55:01
Comments:
Name: rudy
somewhere in the Triangle
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 11:27:54
Comments:
countzir0:
yeah, got/saw that (a very tasty concept/design throughout: gotta figger out who's got that account), got the Inevitable, and listening to SOLD OUT as we speak..."Pallin with Al" is currently my fave....
have you heard of a new album out now? Details Mag. gave it an 8 (out of 10).
HERE's a concept for the new SD album: take a tip from Squirrel Nut Zippers and produce a Multimedia CD, so all these techno-heads can enjoy the new Dan album on the computer...I'm almost over the Director 6 learning curve: I'm available to start running scripts.....rudy
Name: DanNut
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 11:24:53
Comments:
I don’t see much sense in dissecting the performance of a cover band. Suffice it to say they sounded like Steely Dan with Bob taking occasional liberties on the lyrics. (A very negligible shortcoming after a few beers.) After being disappointed by the Greatest Hits type song selection of the 96 tour, and having never heard a bar band do anything but Peg and Rikki, it was great hearing Gaucho and Third World Man.
Name: DrMu
for7secondsitwaslikeaX-masday
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 11:18:44
Comments:
Pete and Co: Looking forward to the rebroadcast. The webmast of LBB e-mailed me to let me know that such info would be posted at their site in a few days...of course, I'm sure syou'll let us know here first...was lucky enough to catch just a few seconds of Don'Take Me Alive..was that Hank Houston on the solo? AWESOME! sounded at least as good as Zingg, and a virtual Carlton! You all must have been valiantly trying to connect things while on line...when the broadcast fizzled out, I got an error message that indicated essentially that there were too many folks trying to access the server than it could handle for whatever reason. Thanks for trying, though.
Ole: It's great to have you back. I may be able to get Woody et al. on vinyl. Is it possible to find on CD...I was back for a quick visit with family in the Old North State recently and was SHOCKED at the traffic and growth...in my day only the billboards blocked the scenic beauty from the road, not the smog and high rises...Durham to Raleigh was a figgin' parking lot on I-40! Must be those 700,000 immigrants from up Nawth this decade drivin' like fools back and forth to Hackensack.
RD: Kamakiriad is very percussive and more R&B based than The Nightfly or SD except for Aja. The bass is mixed way up, the vocals are back, like Aja and 70's R&B stuff. Complex rhythms are being set up by drums and other percussion + many of the keyboards. Notice that the keyboards set up their own rhythms, so that they seemed to be used like a rhythm guitar often instead of supplying a basic chord structure or lyrical accent, say as in Katy Lied. That's why their is little resonance/echo in the sound. Instead, the horn charts are supplying those melodic morsels. There's lots of stuff going on; listening with headphones as suggested earlier is a good idea. I also contend that a lot of Kama (production) is designed to have an eerie, dreamilike quality to reflect DF's apprehension and thoughts about the future. The scenes flow in the songs in a disjointed way kinda like a dream - much more limbic system that SD. Lyrically, great storytelling and imagery...in general, I like the lyrics in the solo efforts at least as much as SD, but I may be a minority here. Try listening to Teahouse on the Tracks, Florida Room, and Snowbound first then ease into the rest.
"hangin' with the mayor and all his friends..."
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 10:19:39
Comments:
I just got this email, and I'm not sure where it was originally posted, but thought I'd paste it here since I was just asked about a set list (even though he didn't give Le Bar Bat such a glowing review:-))
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Here's a review I sent earlier today about this Steely DAMNED show I saw last night at Le Bar Bat. Wanted to know if anyone on the list was there. Didn't think there were any tapers, but if there were, please get in touch/spread this show. It was amazing.
Have you ever been expecting something decent, and were so blown away by it that you had a perma-smile on your face and you danced like a fool until 3:15am nonstop? Well, I was that guy last night. We went to see the Steely DAMNED, the best (well, the only) Steely Dan cover band in the land. Evidently they play once a month in San Diego, and they've never played New York before. I guess that's why the turnout was mediocre at best (folks weren't in a line around the block). Lots of people THOUGHT about going, but bagged it for whatever reason. Your bad! But for those of us that braved the Le Bar Bat cheese factor and showed up, they put on a fabulous show. The renditions of the songs were nothing less than perfect, the guitars (HANK HOUSTON - SUPER LEGEND!) had the right tones and didn't miss a note, the female backup singers were right in the mix. Long-haired Bob Tedde led the band and sang like a dream. The horn section was smooth and fluid, you'd think they would have played together more than once. Mike Kenneally (of Zappa fame) played a little guitar as well as switching off on the keys with Zegenhagen. Don and Walt would have been proud of this effort, I assure you. Besides, they played almost EVERYTHING. Let's see what I can remember- it started with the classic 1974 "drunk guy" intro to Boshissatva, Don't Take Me Alive, Sign in Stranger, Night By Night, Josie, Aja (dedicated to the girl whose parents named her Aja after the album), Gaucho, Black Friday, Any Major Dude, Boston Rag, Babylon Sisters, Parker's Band, My Old School, Pretzel Logic, Do It Again, Green Earrings, King of the World, FM, Black Cow, Any World That I'm Welcome To, Hey Nineteen, Dirty Work, I Got the News, Third World Man, Haitian Divorce (complete with perfect Frampton-style talk box - note for note from the Royal Scam!), Peg and Deacon Blues (yes, the sax solo would have freaked out Wayne Shorter or Cornelius Bumpus). Sick setlist, right?!? They even took a request from me, and ripped Kings while we raised a glass! And ALL of Aja! They even played unreleased tracks (The Second Arrangement, from the Gaucho sessions). We didn't leave there until 3:15am, and the hard cores all agreed that we would dance all night and go straight to work if they'd play that long.
I was beside myself with joy- this band totally did IT for me! I'd go to San Diego just to see these guys. Listening to Steely Dan gets you into that mood - lay down serious grooves. The place had a great vibe last night, in spite of the tourist trap this place is. This band did not disappoint, no matter what your expectations were.
Highlights for me were Caves of Altamira, Gaucho, Kid Charlemagne (is Hank Houston actually Larry Carlton Junior?), Home At Last, and Haitian Divorce. Did I ever think I would hear a live Gaucho? Haitian Divorce? You've got to be kidding me! The whole night would have been worth it just to hear a few of these songs, since some have never been performed live.
Best Steely Dan cover band ever? Of course. Best cover band ever, any band? Definitely. It was that good. The only bummer was there didn't seem to be any tapers.
The best part about the night was that most of it was on the
Underhill's! There was a Price Waterhouse tab open at the bar that we took full advantage of for a while. I work for them technically for the next week, so I felt like it was legit ;-).If I ever work in a bar, I would definitely try and get the DAMNED to rock the house for a night;-).
Have a great weekend.
Name: johnboy
fear&loathing@theguestbook
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 10:12:42
Comments:
Clas: Let me understand.....You'll post death threats but you're above posting obscene pictures? Uh huh, I buy that. And you want to know who & where I am so you can attempt to carry out your threats? I don't think so Sunshine.....
Name: davedownunder
funwaywest@lake.nostalgia
Location: not hot'lanta,but close,
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 10:03:56
Comments:
Thanks to everyone who made the Damned Show happen. Wish I could have made it. I hear inside it's unlikely they'll be coming this way anytime soon (read FL, GA, NC) but I say, merely a fan, they're more than welcome, and there are plenty of places to play.. especially here in the land of Scarlett O'Hara.Call Alex Cooley or his buddy whose name I forget.
(isthe Damned Thing on bootleg VHS or even audio? any sat feeds? is it happening again?)
And one other thing, A new Steely Dan CD would be great, a tour would be terrific. But it sounds like some are demanding it. Personally I'm pretty glad that Messers. Becker and Fagan seemed satisfied to concentrate on the quality rather than the quantity.. (to coin a cliche') There were plenty of bands that turned out increasingly mediocre work year after year just to satisfy the record company moguls, or to keep up the alimony and re-hab payments.And for those who have problems with "Kamakiriad," Listen again. It's well-crafted, mature, and tells an interesting story on several levels.
Put it on in the car and drive for a week or so. It should begin to sink in.
Oh.. and "gluedtoapost," what a stunning intellectual process.
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:48:50
Comments:
I don't remember the exact set list, but a few that stick out that haven't been mentioned are: Parkers Band, Night by Night, King of the World, and an excellent rendition of Kings. Maybe Peg or someone else from the band can help you out with the rest.
Will Lee didn't play but told me he thought the band and the whole atmosphere was very cool.
I'm trying to get a hold of my soundman to find out when we can get the CD's from the show. Once I get them, we'll set a time for the rebroadcast.
Name: countzir0
Hate those bogus posters
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:45:14
Comments:
To "Hunter S. Thompson"--Hunter S. Thompson would never make a reference to William Burroughs(caught your Old Bull Lee reference to Burroughs, and am impressed with your knowledge of the Beats at least)--for one thing, Burroughs, bless his soul, is dead, and from the three biographies about H. S. Thompson that I've read, Dr. Gonzo didn't necessarily have amicable feelings about Old Bull Lee one way or another. To get to my point, I think the site is fine as is, and maybe you should take some advice from Irvine Welsh and take a heroin enema so you can chill out enough to post your own name. So there...
Name: Peg
totzke@usa.net
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:25:13
Comments:
oleander: A few weeks ago, you asked about some dates for the Keneally tour. They are at http://www.moosenet.com/keneally.html
Name: Case
Closed
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:20:14
Comments:
Clas- So it was you who posted those GROSS pictures. Damn, get a life you Swedish asshole!
Name: Luckless Pedestrian
on.the.dunes
Location: Va Beach,
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:14:47
Comments:
After some hesitating and scraping together a few zlotnys, I went out and bought the Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Definitely prefer the latter to the former. CPD's lyrics are *dark*, and without the redeeming quirkiness of some SD villains & losers. BBVD doesn't tackle anything heavy in their lyrics, but their music is a bit more.... something. But in any event, it's good to have bands out there with a good horn line, which has always been one of my favorite aspects of SD.
RB:
You'll be my seniorita in jeans and pearls. Are you coming to the 'fest?
--LP
Name: Hunter S. Thompson
@ Old Bull Lee Ranch
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:06:04
Comments:
This Site needs an enema!!!!!
Name: Countzir0
@Sun Mountain
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 08:26:33
Comments:
Rudy: Yeah, and if you've got the album "HOT", don't know if you knew it or not, but pop it into the cd-rom on your computer and you'll see all kinds of kick-ass Squirrel Nut outtakes, etc. That chic who does lead-vocals, don't know if you'll agree or not, but that Billy Holliday-esque voice and those cute little dimples, whoa boy, she's sorta "HOT" herself. If you haven't seen the cd-rom part of it yet, try it, you'll have a blast. I have to bitch a bit now, I tried to get tickets for them when they came to Dallas, and they sold out it about 15 min. I wanted to see that show in the worst way and heard rave reviews about it. sucks...
Damn Clas, way to get pissed off...Go get 'em, as we say here in Tayhoss.
Name: Clas
Geena's Quattro Staggioni
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 08:23:29
Comments:
Geena - my LoveBird, I wish I could be with you on your job. I could serve you coffee and cigs. I could bring Pompe so we could take a walk down South Boston safe. I love you my golden one.
Name: Shelley
back in the saddle again
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 08:05:31
Comments:
Clas & Geena, pets, what's wrong? I take off for a few weeks, come back, and there's a virtual war going on here between various members! what happened to all the love and good vibes in here?
oh well, bring on the heat wave!
Name: Geena
at work without Clas
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 08:02:24
Comments:
Countzir0: Amen to Tao, 'nuff said
Clas: Flamers are a species identifiable mainly by their short attention span, and will eventually slither away
Name: Clas
atelje.lundkvist@swipnet.se
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 07:49:31
Comments:
JohnnyBoy; I know I should ignore what you wrote about me and those pictures. But some things must be answered. So tell me you fucking asshole, what is your email-address? What is your real name? Those who know me on this site knows that I have a dog, they know he has suffered from forskincatarrh and they also know that I don't know shit about HTML. And they also know that I am not a perverted man. Be GLAD that I don't know who YOU are 'cause if I did I would kill you. Got it coward?
StAl; could you look up this guys emailaddress for me, I know you can, that was the reason you changed the GuestBook? So please, just give me his email-address (is it R.O.C.K in U.S.A.?)
Name: rudy
@ the SQZ stompin grounds
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 07:28:45
Comments:
Countzir0:
forgive me for being COMPLETELY off the SD-track, but SQZ certainly appeals to some twisted element of the SD psyche....they're from around these parts (Carrboro), actually got to see them at a free (!) concert last summer out here. I thought having a free concert for the folks back home was pretty damn cool -- even though I read that the drummer needed to fulfil some community hours for public service..... I agree w/the Cherry Poppin Dad's sentiment, they try too hard.....
pre-season football is in the air, can you feel it...........rudy
Name: RippOff
herewego!
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 07:27:39
Comments:
Ahhhh, another great debate here. Thanks LuvBob for creating
a topic to discuss with merit. Time to let dog dicks lie.
I'm really on the fence when it comes down to cover bands.
Is it a ripoff, or just plain old fun. I can remember not long ago when cover bands actually toured the circuit. Anything from the Beatles, Stones, Pink Floyd, and many others could be seen at a club near you. Can you take a band like this serious? Someone down the page said these guys had jobs in other bands and that it was fun to play Dan tunes. Hell, if I had a chance to play in Sgt. Luvbob's Lonley Dan Fan Band, I would break out the strat in a heartbeat. I think its great that someone has a set of balls brassy enough to get on stage a play the Dan. What Joan Baez did with Bob Dylan's stuff is positive.
What Lord Turd did with the Dan is, well, notUntil Don and Waltdog get out on tour, The Damned is all we have!
Name: Countzir0
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zir0--liftoff??
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 07:06:51
Comments:
Stranger: I was surprised to see you reference to Leonard Cohen in this jazz-based GB, he's been a favorite of mine for a few years, excellent poet, I'm impressed with your taste.
L. Pedestrian: I agree with you on the Kamakiriad thing, the first time I heard it, I wasn't too sure what to think. Now, when I listen to the drum(in the end of the song) solo from "On the Dunes" I sometimes almost get a tear in my eye, beautiful stuff--and this goes out to you too, Rose Mah Dahling.
Eddie K: Well, if that's REALLY the way it is, then maybe I'll consider a relocation. It will mean a whole new Antarctica-style wardrobe, though, but getting stoned on the street?? It might be worth it, plus I'd be closer to all this Dan action...
Fezo: Yeah, I've been a fan of Dave Matthews for awhile, am not as impressed with their newer stuff since "Under the Table and Dreaming", but then, my financial status as of late hasn't been such that I can lavishly thrust the few measley piasters I clutch at the local CD World...One band of mention that surprised me, also lumped in with the whole Horde Tour concept is Jamiroquai--very polished, stylized, almost pop-jazz sound, but they delve into reggae and that Australian instrument didgeradoo or however you spell it, also. They've got a pretty good "jam" goin...
Oleander: Glad to see another Squirrel Nut fan here. Swing is back, baby and 'ya gotta love it. Not so much a fan of the Cherry Popping Daddies, tho. Too corny. Saw Dr. John, eh? Good New Orleans bruddah, love that voodoo magick hoodoo-hoodoo mambo wambo stuff. I make my annual pilgrimage to "The Big Easy" every year and prolly be going back in early August, finances willing, travel agent willing.
OK Rose Darlin': here's your Taoist thoughts for the day, hopefully they will calm your mind, and cheer your heart...
--For those who reflect on themselves, everything they encounter is medicine. For those who attack others, every thought is a weapon. One is the way to initiate good, one is a way to deepen all evil. They are as far apart as sky and earth.Let me know if that one hit home...
Name: YGK
mrdbh@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 06:25:11
Comments:
As a former concert pianist of no regional or national fame, I am surprised that there are some short sighted individuals who can't appreciate what Lovebob and Company are trying to do in their tribute to the Dan. After all, people who perform 'the classics' are STILL trying to get Bach played right, as well as Chopin, Debussy, Schumann, Mozart (or was he easy to play?), and of course Beethoven, as well as many others too numerous to mention here.
The music of Steely Dan is the modern form of the classics, in that, in its era, for its time, it was (and is) both popular and respected, and not easily duplicated, and it provides joy, or entertainment for the masses.
Let us not forget, that the classical composers had their imitators, but most, if not all, performed poorly, and did so with limited talent. Cover bands cover lots of different bands, and if they venture into Dan territory, get lost, and sound weak. The Steely Damned is a respectful, classical approach to music that is difficult to perform, and an ensemble that is rich in its selection of talent and nuance.
So to those who feel compelled to respond to those who bark at the Steely Damned moon, just remember, there are those who can't dig Chopin either.
ygk
Name: johnboy
drinking@the milkbar
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 02:24:55
Comments:
Pete: is there a set list for the Damned show available anywhere?
Think there's any corelation between Clas' recent fixation on dog dicks and the nature of the pictures posted here a while back.....
Name: countzir0
Just dug up some of the old stuff
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:27:55
Comments:
Forgot to mention something earlier:
Yesterday I was at my parent's house and dug up "Sun Mountain" and "Old Regime." Boy how the sound has changed since those days. And I wish they'd revamp some of those songs like "Oh Wow It's You." You guys keep talking about "The Second Arrangement..." I can call myself an avid DanFan, but before this GB, had never heard of it, and would like to get my hands, of course, on this piece of work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.Rudy: Sounds like an excellent idea to me. As much as Fagen spoke of technology on his last album, I'd be surprised if they didn't slap a little ROM on the disk. Too bad we don't have Fagen's email address, might be able to capitalize on the idea if we could get ahold of 'm.
Gluedtoapost: If I liked country, I might dig your idea for a country tribute to the Dan. I think your idea holds more humour than genius, and nothing wrong with a creative swing on things. Who knows what combining two totally different kinds of music will reap. I once heard a rendition (in college at UNT) of Ozzy Osbourne's "Iron Man" done to the melody of "Stayin' Alive" and could do nothing but basically lol. The first time I hear Brooks and Dunn doing a country version of "Do It Again" they better put up the chickenwire 'cuz beer bottles and tomatoes will fly...at least from my section. Just because you're from Texas doesn't mean you like country, I'll put it like that...
I just can't imagine people yelling "Yeehaawww" while listening to "Haitian Divorce" call me crazy.
Name: Peg
totzke@usa.net
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:23:48
Comments:
The lead guitarist for The Steely Damned is Hank Easton. One of the best things about standing where I do on stage is that I'm right next to his amp so I can hear everything he does... You can get a little info about Hank by going here: http://vmusic.com/artists/
then click on Solo Artists, then click on Hank Easton....no earplugs for me...
Name: fezo
florida.room
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:07:06
Comments:
An interesting exercise in lyric analysis is to go to one of the web pages that have all the lyrics to the SD and related projects and just start scrolling. Deprived of their musical backdrop, a lot of the songs seem disjointed, non-sensical. With a few exceptions--most notably, "Deacon Blues"--the words don't really stand on their on own.
I was really struck, though, when I recently scrolled through the lyrics for Kamakiriad. Even without the benefit of music, the words tell a coherent seamless story, both inter- and intra-song. While this is obviously partly because it's a concept album, i think it goes beyond that. The writing seems more thoughtout, developed, almost poetic.
I think the cook put something in the brownie I had for lunch
Name: Old Bull Lee
@East St. Louis Toodle OO
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:07:06
Comments:
This site needs a jolt of absurdity...or better yet how about some discussion about STEELY DAN!!!! What a friggin' concept....
....gotta get back to my syringe...I mean typewriter...I mean interzone agent/bug....(aka Paul Bowles)
Name: minah
ya know
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:06:32
Comments:
Babs, Nice use of space.
mW
Name: babs
@skool
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 12:02:07
Comments:
To say that the Damned was incredible is undoubtedly an understatement & of course old news, anyway figured Id pass on info re: another cover band playing this Friday nite on the Island
Stealing Dan. An excellent way to get your fix, if your a B&T and not as fortunate as some of you folk.
Name: babs
@skool
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 11:55:01
Comments:
Name: rudy
somewhere in the Triangle
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 11:27:54
Comments:
countzir0:
yeah, got/saw that (a very tasty concept/design throughout: gotta figger out who's got that account), got the Inevitable, and listening to SOLD OUT as we speak..."Pallin with Al" is currently my fave....
have you heard of a new album out now? Details Mag. gave it an 8 (out of 10).
HERE's a concept for the new SD album: take a tip from Squirrel Nut Zippers and produce a Multimedia CD, so all these techno-heads can enjoy the new Dan album on the computer...I'm almost over the Director 6 learning curve: I'm available to start running scripts.....rudy
Name: DanNut
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 11:24:53
Comments:
I don’t see much sense in dissecting the performance of a cover band. Suffice it to say they sounded like Steely Dan with Bob taking occasional liberties on the lyrics. (A very negligible shortcoming after a few beers.) After being disappointed by the Greatest Hits type song selection of the 96 tour, and having never heard a bar band do anything but Peg and Rikki, it was great hearing Gaucho and Third World Man.
Name: DrMu
for7secondsitwaslikeaX-masday
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 11:18:44
Comments:
Pete and Co: Looking forward to the rebroadcast. The webmast of LBB e-mailed me to let me know that such info would be posted at their site in a few days...of course, I'm sure syou'll let us know here first...was lucky enough to catch just a few seconds of Don'Take Me Alive..was that Hank Houston on the solo? AWESOME! sounded at least as good as Zingg, and a virtual Carlton! You all must have been valiantly trying to connect things while on line...when the broadcast fizzled out, I got an error message that indicated essentially that there were too many folks trying to access the server than it could handle for whatever reason. Thanks for trying, though.
Ole: It's great to have you back. I may be able to get Woody et al. on vinyl. Is it possible to find on CD...I was back for a quick visit with family in the Old North State recently and was SHOCKED at the traffic and growth...in my day only the billboards blocked the scenic beauty from the road, not the smog and high rises...Durham to Raleigh was a figgin' parking lot on I-40! Must be those 700,000 immigrants from up Nawth this decade drivin' like fools back and forth to Hackensack.
RD: Kamakiriad is very percussive and more R&B based than The Nightfly or SD except for Aja. The bass is mixed way up, the vocals are back, like Aja and 70's R&B stuff. Complex rhythms are being set up by drums and other percussion + many of the keyboards. Notice that the keyboards set up their own rhythms, so that they seemed to be used like a rhythm guitar often instead of supplying a basic chord structure or lyrical accent, say as in Katy Lied. That's why their is little resonance/echo in the sound. Instead, the horn charts are supplying those melodic morsels. There's lots of stuff going on; listening with headphones as suggested earlier is a good idea. I also contend that a lot of Kama (production) is designed to have an eerie, dreamilike quality to reflect DF's apprehension and thoughts about the future. The scenes flow in the songs in a disjointed way kinda like a dream - much more limbic system that SD. Lyrically, great storytelling and imagery...in general, I like the lyrics in the solo efforts at least as much as SD, but I may be a minority here. Try listening to Teahouse on the Tracks, Florida Room, and Snowbound first then ease into the rest.
"hangin' with the mayor and all his friends..."
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 10:19:39
Comments:
I just got this email, and I'm not sure where it was originally posted, but thought I'd paste it here since I was just asked about a set list (even though he didn't give Le Bar Bat such a glowing review:-))
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Here's a review I sent earlier today about this Steely DAMNED show I saw last night at Le Bar Bat. Wanted to know if anyone on the list was there. Didn't think there were any tapers, but if there were, please get in touch/spread this show. It was amazing.
Have you ever been expecting something decent, and were so blown away by it that you had a perma-smile on your face and you danced like a fool until 3:15am nonstop? Well, I was that guy last night. We went to see the Steely DAMNED, the best (well, the only) Steely Dan cover band in the land. Evidently they play once a month in San Diego, and they've never played New York before. I guess that's why the turnout was mediocre at best (folks weren't in a line around the block). Lots of people THOUGHT about going, but bagged it for whatever reason. Your bad! But for those of us that braved the Le Bar Bat cheese factor and showed up, they put on a fabulous show. The renditions of the songs were nothing less than perfect, the guitars (HANK HOUSTON - SUPER LEGEND!) had the right tones and didn't miss a note, the female backup singers were right in the mix. Long-haired Bob Tedde led the band and sang like a dream. The horn section was smooth and fluid, you'd think they would have played together more than once. Mike Kenneally (of Zappa fame) played a little guitar as well as switching off on the keys with Zegenhagen. Don and Walt would have been proud of this effort, I assure you. Besides, they played almost EVERYTHING. Let's see what I can remember- it started with the classic 1974 "drunk guy" intro to Boshissatva, Don't Take Me Alive, Sign in Stranger, Night By Night, Josie, Aja (dedicated to the girl whose parents named her Aja after the album), Gaucho, Black Friday, Any Major Dude, Boston Rag, Babylon Sisters, Parker's Band, My Old School, Pretzel Logic, Do It Again, Green Earrings, King of the World, FM, Black Cow, Any World That I'm Welcome To, Hey Nineteen, Dirty Work, I Got the News, Third World Man, Haitian Divorce (complete with perfect Frampton-style talk box - note for note from the Royal Scam!), Peg and Deacon Blues (yes, the sax solo would have freaked out Wayne Shorter or Cornelius Bumpus). Sick setlist, right?!? They even took a request from me, and ripped Kings while we raised a glass! And ALL of Aja! They even played unreleased tracks (The Second Arrangement, from the Gaucho sessions). We didn't leave there until 3:15am, and the hard cores all agreed that we would dance all night and go straight to work if they'd play that long.
I was beside myself with joy- this band totally did IT for me! I'd go to San Diego just to see these guys. Listening to Steely Dan gets you into that mood - lay down serious grooves. The place had a great vibe last night, in spite of the tourist trap this place is. This band did not disappoint, no matter what your expectations were.
Highlights for me were Caves of Altamira, Gaucho, Kid Charlemagne (is Hank Houston actually Larry Carlton Junior?), Home At Last, and Haitian Divorce. Did I ever think I would hear a live Gaucho? Haitian Divorce? You've got to be kidding me! The whole night would have been worth it just to hear a few of these songs, since some have never been performed live.
Best Steely Dan cover band ever? Of course. Best cover band ever, any band? Definitely. It was that good. The only bummer was there didn't seem to be any tapers.
The best part about the night was that most of it was on the
Underhill's! There was a Price Waterhouse tab open at the bar that we took full advantage of for a while. I work for them technically for the next week, so I felt like it was legit ;-).If I ever work in a bar, I would definitely try and get the DAMNED to rock the house for a night;-).
Have a great weekend.
Name: johnboy
fear&loathing@theguestbook
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 10:12:42
Comments:
Clas: Let me understand.....You'll post death threats but you're above posting obscene pictures? Uh huh, I buy that. And you want to know who & where I am so you can attempt to carry out your threats? I don't think so Sunshine.....
Name: davedownunder
funwaywest@lake.nostalgia
Location: not hot'lanta,but close,
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 10:03:56
Comments:
Thanks to everyone who made the Damned Show happen. Wish I could have made it. I hear inside it's unlikely they'll be coming this way anytime soon (read FL, GA, NC) but I say, merely a fan, they're more than welcome, and there are plenty of places to play.. especially here in the land of Scarlett O'Hara.Call Alex Cooley or his buddy whose name I forget.
(isthe Damned Thing on bootleg VHS or even audio? any sat feeds? is it happening again?)
And one other thing, A new Steely Dan CD would be great, a tour would be terrific. But it sounds like some are demanding it. Personally I'm pretty glad that Messers. Becker and Fagan seemed satisfied to concentrate on the quality rather than the quantity.. (to coin a cliche') There were plenty of bands that turned out increasingly mediocre work year after year just to satisfy the record company moguls, or to keep up the alimony and re-hab payments.And for those who have problems with "Kamakiriad," Listen again. It's well-crafted, mature, and tells an interesting story on several levels.
Put it on in the car and drive for a week or so. It should begin to sink in.
Oh.. and "gluedtoapost," what a stunning intellectual process.
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:48:50
Comments:
I don't remember the exact set list, but a few that stick out that haven't been mentioned are: Parkers Band, Night by Night, King of the World, and an excellent rendition of Kings. Maybe Peg or someone else from the band can help you out with the rest.
Will Lee didn't play but told me he thought the band and the whole atmosphere was very cool.
I'm trying to get a hold of my soundman to find out when we can get the CD's from the show. Once I get them, we'll set a time for the rebroadcast.
Name: countzir0
Hate those bogus posters
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:45:14
Comments:
To "Hunter S. Thompson"--Hunter S. Thompson would never make a reference to William Burroughs(caught your Old Bull Lee reference to Burroughs, and am impressed with your knowledge of the Beats at least)--for one thing, Burroughs, bless his soul, is dead, and from the three biographies about H. S. Thompson that I've read, Dr. Gonzo didn't necessarily have amicable feelings about Old Bull Lee one way or another. To get to my point, I think the site is fine as is, and maybe you should take some advice from Irvine Welsh and take a heroin enema so you can chill out enough to post your own name. So there...
Name: Peg
totzke@usa.net
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:25:13
Comments:
oleander: A few weeks ago, you asked about some dates for the Keneally tour. They are at http://www.moosenet.com/keneally.html
Name: Case
Closed
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:20:14
Comments:
Clas- So it was you who posted those GROSS pictures. Damn, get a life you Swedish asshole!
Name: Luckless Pedestrian
on.the.dunes
Location: Va Beach,
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:14:47
Comments:
After some hesitating and scraping together a few zlotnys, I went out and bought the Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Definitely prefer the latter to the former. CPD's lyrics are *dark*, and without the redeeming quirkiness of some SD villains & losers. BBVD doesn't tackle anything heavy in their lyrics, but their music is a bit more.... something. But in any event, it's good to have bands out there with a good horn line, which has always been one of my favorite aspects of SD.
RB:
You'll be my seniorita in jeans and pearls. Are you coming to the 'fest?
--LP
Name: Hunter S. Thompson
@ Old Bull Lee Ranch
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 09:06:04
Comments:
This Site needs an enema!!!!!
Name: Countzir0
@Sun Mountain
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 08:26:33
Comments:
Rudy: Yeah, and if you've got the album "HOT", don't know if you knew it or not, but pop it into the cd-rom on your computer and you'll see all kinds of kick-ass Squirrel Nut outtakes, etc. That chic who does lead-vocals, don't know if you'll agree or not, but that Billy Holliday-esque voice and those cute little dimples, whoa boy, she's sorta "HOT" herself. If you haven't seen the cd-rom part of it yet, try it, you'll have a blast. I have to bitch a bit now, I tried to get tickets for them when they came to Dallas, and they sold out it about 15 min. I wanted to see that show in the worst way and heard rave reviews about it. sucks...
Damn Clas, way to get pissed off...Go get 'em, as we say here in Tayhoss.
Name: Clas
Geena's Quattro Staggioni
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 08:23:29
Comments:
Geena - my LoveBird, I wish I could be with you on your job. I could serve you coffee and cigs. I could bring Pompe so we could take a walk down South Boston safe. I love you my golden one.
Name: Shelley
back in the saddle again
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 08:05:31
Comments:
Clas & Geena, pets, what's wrong? I take off for a few weeks, come back, and there's a virtual war going on here between various members! what happened to all the love and good vibes in here?
oh well, bring on the heat wave!
Name: Geena
at work without Clas
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 08:02:24
Comments:
Countzir0: Amen to Tao, 'nuff said
Clas: Flamers are a species identifiable mainly by their short attention span, and will eventually slither away
Name: Clas
atelje.lundkvist@swipnet.se
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 07:49:31
Comments:
JohnnyBoy; I know I should ignore what you wrote about me and those pictures. But some things must be answered. So tell me you fucking asshole, what is your email-address? What is your real name? Those who know me on this site knows that I have a dog, they know he has suffered from forskincatarrh and they also know that I don't know shit about HTML. And they also know that I am not a perverted man. Be GLAD that I don't know who YOU are 'cause if I did I would kill you. Got it coward?
StAl; could you look up this guys emailaddress for me, I know you can, that was the reason you changed the GuestBook? So please, just give me his email-address (is it R.O.C.K in U.S.A.?)
Name: rudy
@ the SQZ stompin grounds
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 07:28:45
Comments:
Countzir0:
forgive me for being COMPLETELY off the SD-track, but SQZ certainly appeals to some twisted element of the SD psyche....they're from around these parts (Carrboro), actually got to see them at a free (!) concert last summer out here. I thought having a free concert for the folks back home was pretty damn cool -- even though I read that the drummer needed to fulfil some community hours for public service..... I agree w/the Cherry Poppin Dad's sentiment, they try too hard.....
pre-season football is in the air, can you feel it...........rudy
Name: RippOff
herewego!
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 07:27:39
Comments:
Ahhhh, another great debate here. Thanks LuvBob for creating
a topic to discuss with merit. Time to let dog dicks lie.
I'm really on the fence when it comes down to cover bands.
Is it a ripoff, or just plain old fun. I can remember not long ago when cover bands actually toured the circuit. Anything from the Beatles, Stones, Pink Floyd, and many others could be seen at a club near you. Can you take a band like this serious? Someone down the page said these guys had jobs in other bands and that it was fun to play Dan tunes. Hell, if I had a chance to play in Sgt. Luvbob's Lonley Dan Fan Band, I would break out the strat in a heartbeat. I think its great that someone has a set of balls brassy enough to get on stage a play the Dan. What Joan Baez did with Bob Dylan's stuff is positive.
What Lord Turd did with the Dan is, well, notUntil Don and Waltdog get out on tour, The Damned is all we have!
Name: Countzir0
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zir0--liftoff??
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 07:06:51
Comments:
Stranger: I was surprised to see you reference to Leonard Cohen in this jazz-based GB, he's been a favorite of mine for a few years, excellent poet, I'm impressed with your taste.
L. Pedestrian: I agree with you on the Kamakiriad thing, the first time I heard it, I wasn't too sure what to think. Now, when I listen to the drum(in the end of the song) solo from "On the Dunes" I sometimes almost get a tear in my eye, beautiful stuff--and this goes out to you too, Rose Mah Dahling.
Eddie K: Well, if that's REALLY the way it is, then maybe I'll consider a relocation. It will mean a whole new Antarctica-style wardrobe, though, but getting stoned on the street?? It might be worth it, plus I'd be closer to all this Dan action...
Fezo: Yeah, I've been a fan of Dave Matthews for awhile, am not as impressed with their newer stuff since "Under the Table and Dreaming", but then, my financial status as of late hasn't been such that I can lavishly thrust the few measley piasters I clutch at the local CD World...One band of mention that surprised me, also lumped in with the whole Horde Tour concept is Jamiroquai--very polished, stylized, almost pop-jazz sound, but they delve into reggae and that Australian instrument didgeradoo or however you spell it, also. They've got a pretty good "jam" goin...
Oleander: Glad to see another Squirrel Nut fan here. Swing is back, baby and 'ya gotta love it. Not so much a fan of the Cherry Popping Daddies, tho. Too corny. Saw Dr. John, eh? Good New Orleans bruddah, love that voodoo magick hoodoo-hoodoo mambo wambo stuff. I make my annual pilgrimage to "The Big Easy" every year and prolly be going back in early August, finances willing, travel agent willing.
OK Rose Darlin': here's your Taoist thoughts for the day, hopefully they will calm your mind, and cheer your heart...
--For those who reflect on themselves, everything they encounter is medicine. For those who attack others, every thought is a weapon. One is the way to initiate good, one is a way to deepen all evil. They are as far apart as sky and earth.Let me know if that one hit home...
Name: YGK
mrdbh@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 06:25:11
Comments:
As a former concert pianist of no regional or national fame, I am surprised that there are some short sighted individuals who can't appreciate what Lovebob and Company are trying to do in their tribute to the Dan. After all, people who perform 'the classics' are STILL trying to get Bach played right, as well as Chopin, Debussy, Schumann, Mozart (or was he easy to play?), and of course Beethoven, as well as many others too numerous to mention here.
The music of Steely Dan is the modern form of the classics, in that, in its era, for its time, it was (and is) both popular and respected, and not easily duplicated, and it provides joy, or entertainment for the masses.
Let us not forget, that the classical composers had their imitators, but most, if not all, performed poorly, and did so with limited talent. Cover bands cover lots of different bands, and if they venture into Dan territory, get lost, and sound weak. The Steely Damned is a respectful, classical approach to music that is difficult to perform, and an ensemble that is rich in its selection of talent and nuance.
So to those who feel compelled to respond to those who bark at the Steely Damned moon, just remember, there are those who can't dig Chopin either.
ygk
Name: johnboy
drinking@the milkbar
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 02:24:55
Comments:
Pete: is there a set list for the Damned show available anywhere?
Think there's any corelation between Clas' recent fixation on dog dicks and the nature of the pictures posted here a while back.....
Name: Jeff Toback
w/ a ?
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 22:01:57
Comments:
I saw the Steely Damned show in New York City the other night. They kicked ass! I thought I saw Will Lee there; the bass player from Letterman. He looked like he was having a good time. I had to leave early; did he ever play and was it really him?
Later
Name: RubyBaby
deep within the w@rm night breeze
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 21:28:00
Comments:
Luckless Pedestrian:
That morsel from Tomorrow's Girls was sweet and velvety.
Your luckless days should soon be over.When the sun shines at midnight
Keep me running just the same
But sing me still
If it rains
RoseDarling: I understand your point of view, having heard Kama for the 1st time a mere 12 months ago. But there will come a day when you'll awaken to it's kaleidoscopic flow.Recently, my old enemy, Entropy, has reared it's ugly head again in my life. He even invades my dreams of late. But I have a weapon - Kamakiriad. The sound waves in Kama glow just like a fire, keeping the Entropic wolf at bay. I am a Survivor.
rb
Name: Seurat
aninvitationtothesideshow
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 20:38:53
Comments:
Stranger: As I think many others here will agree, attempting to duplicate the Dan's licks is a worthy pursuit. Nailing the notes is to be applauded. Exhibiting those talents by performing "live" is virtuous.
I'm not sure I know the definition of "art", but I'm positive that criticizing a "work" you have neither seen nor heard is nothing less than an "art crime".
Name: oleander
is it really Monday?
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 20:11:26
Comments:
L'Etranger--Your story gave me chills. When a synchronistic connection hits like that it really knocks the wind out of you. My father & his brothers were in Europe in WW II but made it back. And I'm reading Gravity's Rainbow, which takes place in Europe in WW II. At the risk of sounding maudlin, war sucks, and the losses at our backs are inconceivable. God help our kids. BTW, I don't agree with you about The Damned. Pete summed it up for me. This discussion also echoes an earlier one about sampling.
Unglued--You are definitely a genius. Get back to us on this one.
Count0--I actually like the Squirrel Nuts. Jay Widenhouse is a local guy, and guests (on trumpet or harp) with the likes of Los Lobos & BioRitmo when they come to town. I also heard a Radiohead concert tape up north and liked it pretty well too.
Rosie--Now, if you're handing out a Matriarch designation, I'm afraid I win hands down; I'll be glad to send you a grey hair count if there's any controversy.
Name: Clas
Geena's Full Metal Jacket
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 18:53:48
Comments:
Geena baby, I'm here! I got the house full of rock-stars, we are planning to start a Bruce Hornsby Cover Band. For the moment we're trying to carry the Steinway up the narrow stairs to the bedroom. Damm, those things are heavy!
Did you get the good news on Pompe? His penis is okay now, isn't that great? You have an email waiting for you! My bessa mi mucho, jag älskar dig så jävla mycket!
Name: Geena
Clas, where are you?
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 17:53:35
Comments:
Clas: don't you remember when you were in Italy and all the botega's were closed from 12 to 4 for lunch and siesta? Maybe Sweden's P.O. is starting to do the same thing? I'm glad you've forgiven Oleander and me for the bicycle thing, some of us just gotta ride!
Stranger: I'm not a huge fan of Spielberg either, although he has made a few excellent movies, and thanks for the scoop on Private Ryan and I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. My heart goes out to you and his family. If I get a chance to visit the memorial, you can bet I'll leave a stone.
Name: lisa
damn!
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 16:41:24
Comments:
stAl: i tried to send you an email from both of my accounts and they were returned...is there an evil curse?
what can i do?
Name: StAl
stalfnzo@seanet.com
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 16:16:14
Comments:
Lisa -- Your e-mail is bouncing. Could you please send me a message at the following address: pbeemer@technlogixinc.com. It's regarding the VA get together.
Name: Clas
Geena's baby
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 15:54:29
Comments:
Pete; "I'm sorry you feel the need to try to bash anything that's positive here, but after rummaging through your posts for the past few years, your comments don't surprise me at all. But if my dog ever has a problem with his penis, I'll know who to ask."
Okay Pete, I'm sorry you and Bob lost dollars. And if there are people who enjoys seeing a band doing Steely-covers, good for them. But I prefer the real thing, and that's good for me. And if I were wrong on the item-selling, I'm sorry. But let me have my opinion on things and I'll let you have your.
What kind of dog do you have? Call me anytime.
Peace.
Name: Peg
totzke@usa.net
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 15:45:44
Comments:
Just got home from a week in NYC. Was my first time there, and I really like the place! I'll be back for sure... hopefully with The Steely Damned again (Pete: hint, hint).
Big Fan: It's so cool that you came from so far away to see the show, and thanks for the nice review. BUT - how come you didn't tell me who you were? Were you the guy who turned around and looked at me, then elbowed the girl standing there and told her to look at me, too? I thought maybe I had leftover spinach from dinner stuck in my teeth or something.
YGK: how's your head?
For those of you who have wondered what happened to Aja (from Florida)... believe it or not, she was at LBB for our show. I invited her to come back the next two nights (during the Rockola shows) so that we'd have more time to chat, but she didn't come.
maj: how were the leftovers?
lovebob is on the Mike Keneally tour; I'm sure he'll have something to post when he returns next month. He just called me from Boston, and repeated the fact that he had a great time (as did I), and he appreciates the positive vibes from you all.
One more thing, then I'll stop. Pete & Shari: Thanks so much for your hospitality and generosity. Saturday night was especially fun - AND, despite all the "fun" that night, and not getting back to my hotel until 6:00 am, I had no hangover on Sunday (which ended up being the most relaxing, fabulous day of the trip for me...).
Name: fezo
the.love.you.m@ke
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 15:36:06
Comments:
Countzero: some more new music suggestions: Everything, like the Dave Matthews Band, they're out of Central Virginia. They got a song out now on radio and video, "The Hootch", which isn't entirely representative of their sound, but is getting heavy rotation. Check 'em out.
No laughter or flames, please, but you also might want to check out the new Beastie Boys disc. Sounds like white rappers stuck on Mir but so much more innovative and interesting than most of the crap out there.
All: RoseD is right, there's a lot of hostility lately on the GB and unless everyone wants to be subjected to my cruise director/Rodney King impresssion, let's stop trying to act like some 90's version of Lord of The Flies
Play nice
fezo
Name: rudy
watching from the gallery
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 15:15:46
Comments:
whoa! Pete's setting some things straight here....[golf claps]
this cover band thing seems to go back to the original "what is art" debate that always comes up when an artist's actions/work gets judged by others...
when someone attempts to re-create music in a particular idiom, who judges whether or not a piece being performed is original or not...?
as an artist who has been accused of creating original art once or twice, the responsibility for judgement ultimately rests with the artist commiting said original piece, IMHO.....we (being non-steely-damned members) can argue it on either side but when it all comes down to it, it doesn't really matter: as long as the band feels it's doing something original and/or right (i.e."art"), then it's art. so to speak.ah, but I'm being redundant again, we all KNEW this.......r-u-d-y
Name: Rose Darling
@kinder, gentler GB?
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 14:55:05
Comments:
countzirO:
AHHHHHHHH!!!
The hostility around here is getting out of hand, sweeping everyone up into it like the tornado in the Wizard of Oz. Where is your Taoist deep thought for the day as sweet relief ?!?!?!
I don't care who plays Dan music, if they are a cover band or a tribute band, with or without ambition to write their own songs, if they are copying the masters or reproducing perfection, let's all just be happy that Dan music gets resurrected and played at all !!! Just think of the alternative... a Spice Girls bimbo cover group could form at any moment !!!
Every stupid DJ on the radio these days and most twentysomethings I know or meet sneer (oh, the agony...) at the Dan as if they aren't cool anymore... so I'm just glad that there is one concert at least (The Steely Damned) where you can request a Dan song and not get told you're out of fashion !
Peace y'all !
Name: minah
khillman@lightspeed.net
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 14:53:04
Comments:
Pete:
How about doing a small web auction on your page? I, for one, would support such a net-function in order to help defray some of those remaining costs.
-minah
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 14:19:14
Comments:
Clas, as a matter of fact, Becker and Fagen are alive and well and gave their blessing to raffle off some pictures I took and some other stuff I had lying around. The proceeds from this went to help pay for a 14 piece band's flights, hotel rooms, etc. The raffle definitely helped, but as it turns out, between Bob and myself, we personally lost over $3,000 on this gig. We expected this, but felt that if everyone had a great time, we could deal with it. Everyone at the show was thrilled, and many others that couldn't make it appreciated our efforts. I'm sorry you feel the need to try to bash anything that's positive here, but after rummaging through your posts for the past few years, your comments don't surprise me at all. But if my dog ever has a problem with his penis, I'll know who to ask.
Name: Clas
gogeenona'sos momanon
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 13:18:29
Comments:
The Stranger; "...when a cover band takes material and tries to copy it exactly, what you're getting is some art student who's sitting in a museum copying a great master. it's not the same. it's an exercise, not an attempt at artistry."
Exactly my point. And selling out Steely Dan items and Zzing's picks, that's a fucking Presley Graceland! That can wait till Becker and Fagen are dead.
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 12:19:09
Comments:
Moray Eel and Kinky, thanks for your compassion and understanding.
Again, we apologize for the non-webcast of The Steely Damned show, the computer would transmit for a minute or two then crash, we finally gave up after a number of attempts. We are planning to rebroadcast most of the 3 hour show within the week. If you have any suggestions on a date and time for this, I'd be glad to hear them. Other than that, the night went well and the feedback's been fantastic.
Stranger, The Steely Damned is a tribute band, not a cover band. I don't think they (or anyone else for that matter) would try or even want to change Steely Dan songs. They do this out of their love for the music, and their respect for the songs as they were originally recorded. The members of this group all have other full-time jobs in other bands in the San Diego area. They started The Steely Damned as a once a month jam session because they were all big fans and thought it would be fun. It is because they do a fantastic job replicating these songs and they get such a great response that they keep playing. I am not a musician, but I would imagine that it's almost just as big of a thrill performing this stuff as accurately as they do, as it is to create your own music. After all, Steely Dan is no ordinary band, their music is extremely complex and they've used some of the best players in the world to play it. I guess what it boils down to is that they don't want to change Steely Dan songs, nor do we want to hear their interpretations. It's not an exercise, it's an attemmpt to recreate perfection.
Name: Ed Koch
notintexas
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 12:00:56
Comments:
yes zero, thats just what the police do when they catch you smoking a joint on the streets of nyc, they either (a) look the other way (b) tell you to put it out or (c) ask you for a hit... hey man, it sure beats the electric chair!
Name: Luckless Pedestrian
2nd Chance
Location: Va Beach (and waitin'),
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 11:31:37
Comments:
RoseDarlin': I have to back Fezo up on this one: give Kama *several* additional hearings before you give up on it altogether. I had to listen to it over a half dozen times before I began to appreciate it. Like a fine, complex wine, it had to "open up" a bit.
--LP
Name: TheStranger
o soul o mio
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 10:44:37
Comments:
the trouble with cover bands:
when one artist does his/her impression of another artist's work, that can be great. so if someone wants to interpret Dan compositions, fine. other artists have been doing dylan, leonard cohen, joanie mitchell, etc long as i can remember. the byrds definitely did some dylan stuff better than dylan did the dylan stuff. but they did their impression of the music, their own arrangements. when a cover band takes material and tries to copy it exactly, what you're getting is some art student who's sitting in a museum copying a great master. it's not the same. it's an exercise, not an attempt at artistry.
Name: Countzir0
Fill in this blank
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 10:12:17
Comments:
Oleander: It's so nice to see you back here, where the heck've you been? I've been an O. S. Card fan since I was 14, really enjoyed his earlier stuff like Hart's Hope, Songmaster, etc. Have fallen in love with Gary Jennings, author of "The Journeyer" and "Aztec." If you like Gib, and Card, you'll like Jennings, trust me, check it out.
Rudy, or Mayor Rudy:(what the hell is up with all these mayors??): Either call me stupid, or confused, or possibly feverish from this fuckin' heat down here in Big-D, which--yes by the way is too sophisticated for this GIANT, and yes I agree-ugly state, but I'd prolly use the word pretentious much sooner than sophisticated. Dallas is about as plastic as Hollywood these days, in personality and in physicality(if ya can caitch wat 'am sayin', ya' know, hyuck, hyuck). As far as the Alamo is concerned, I could give a shit less about it and what happened there, I went to San Antone last Nov. to help set up the U2 concert and was bored to tears by what they'd exhibited there.
Mayor? Rudy?: So what do they do if you smoke a big fat one, just turn their eyes the other way? I think not, NY's not THAT liberal, just too damn cold...
St. Al: I must say you've got a point, and I can't say thay EVERYthing that's been coming out lately is shite, a few bands in particular that I've been digging are Squirrel Nut Zippers(yeah, laugh if you want) and Radiohead, who's newest EP has been compared to "Dark Side of the Moon."--talk about studio work, those guys spent many an hour smoking cigarettes, probably more than one kind, shooting H, boozing it up in the studio, or whatever, to come out with a sound like that. If you haven't had a chance to check it out-"OK Computer" is the name of the new one, and it's headphones-on fantasyland if you catch my drift. The only people I've seen who're able to beat THESE guys in the studio are our own beloved Becker and Fagen.
Well, that's about it, may be gone for a day or so, right now, the only SAFE place is the pool, as my AC's out and we're topping 100 again, I'll think I'll have some one pour me a Cuban Breeze, and it's Gretchen, not Geena, Clas, but good play on lyrics--glad to hear Pompe's VD has cleared up by the way...
and way to play those ladies, brother. You've mastered the cyber-mack as far as I can tell, TWO ladies keeping you company? Nice work...
Name: gluedtoapost
tooboredformyowngood
ofconfusion luv it
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 09:56:09
Comments:
I am a fucking genius. What a great idea! Are you guys ready for this? A country music triibute to Steely Dan! This has never been done before! can you believe that?I can see it now:
George Strait does Pretzel logic (Can you hear that hauntin' steel guitar?)
Wally, Don, hey guys I'm only thinking of you. It'll be like it's raining money.
can't you hear it?
the Dixie Chicks doing "Throw Back the Little Ones (because there's only one that's big enough for me.)"
or- Rikki Don't lose that number ('cause I'm tired of smokin' stems and seeds.)
and need I even say that Dwight Yoakum -is- Charile Freak.
I'm a fucking genius.
(just mail the check)
Hey! when do we eat around this place!?
Name: Clas
Gogeenonasos lolvoveror
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 09:51:36
Comments:
Oleander; the answer is yes. And I won't you to know that I forgive you and Geena for bringing this bicycle-thing up.
Back to nap.
Name: rudY
--not awake yet--OLEANDER
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 06:30:23
Comments:
COUNTZIR0 -- hmmm. Lemme know when your sis turns 19.....
Oleander: Now this might be a proposition that someone could clean up on, if done correctly. I'll e-mail you forthwith.
MIDNITE CROOSER -- while Raleigh is where I hitch the trailer, it is not my hometown. Hence the lack of any discernible Southern accent in my posts.....though we can guess where I hail from all day, when someone gives a shit....
KINKY: Don't make me DARE you to show up in Va Beach....c'mon, we'll have a few drinks, break out the razors and find out just how kinky we are, eh?
mmmm, time for slappin Catalyst on the CD playah....
(not to be mistaken for His Honorable Mayor) ruDy.
Name: YGK
..
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 06:20:58
Comments:
Kinky: If you were a true Manhattanite, you would've hopped into a cab and made it, now wouldn't you? I mean, TriBeCa's a 15 minute ride - you could've even walked! you lazy shite! where were you? Pete's RA Broadcast would've benefited those in OTHER states, like Connecticut....you lazy SOB, you didn't make it...another 'typically' lame, lazy, Kinky excuse...
you're the pinnacle.....
of contradiction and BS....
Name: fezo
letspl@ythefeud
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 05:25:02
Comments:
Freddie:
You are right again. Cash prize of $5000 is being sent immediately by the newest Real Audio feature, "Bucks Via Bytes"
I don't anticipate any technical problems.
Name: Clas
Geena's Sternum
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 at 04:50:17
Comments:
I just had a terrible experience I wanne share with you guys. After lots of thinking I made up my mind and biked into Barely Town. I had to go to the postoffice. It's three (3) kilometers! When I finally came to the postoffice the sign on the door said it was closed till three (3) in the afternoon. Lunch.
Lunch from eleven till three?
That's no fucking lunch, that's a SIESTA! Where am I? Mexico??
My heart beats like a hammer after this Tour De Fail (six (6) kilometers in alles), now I have to take a nap.
Name: FiveNames
Across the dividing line of 18 years
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 20:37:59
Comments:
Hey all,
I caught a reference to the "Gaucho" outtakes CD in an earlier post. Can someone tell me how I might glom onto one? I would look around here, but this town's so backwards that "Katy Lied" just hit the record stores. Or, if it's not procurable, would someone who has it be willing to tape it for me for a nominal fee?
Thank you.
Your friend,
FiveNamesPS I'm not above begging...
Name: oleander
I left my heart in San Fiasco
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 20:25:50
Comments:
This week on McDonald's Steely Rotation--DIA. It's enough to make me paranoid. Correction, MORE paranoid.
Clas--No, I'm a vertebrate. Is "hold your thumbs" Swedish for "cross your fingers"?
Moray--Just don't wait too long, or I might have more convexities than concavities.
Kinky--Say it isn't so. How about if we get Va Beach to pass a dress code and get all the signs gilded? Would that be enough? And we could have a little hypnosis session to eradicate all fiascal flashbacks.
Name: Rose Darling
@(crouching while the mud is slinging over me)
Location: not New York, Unstable preferable to the city
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 20:24:54
Comments:
Geena:
Even though you are also entitled to your opinion (aren't you glad I came along to grant you that !)... Alas, oh resident Matriarch ! Methinks thou drawest thy sword with thy insinuation that "true" Dan fans would even be happy " If D&W made animal noises on tape with a music bed behind it." I'm not that gaga over ANY human beings to feel that way. We're talking about mortals here, not gods. (Now I'm really treading over thin ice, right?) I'm talking about true music appreciation, which goes beyond any sort of blind Beatlemaniac, throw your underwear on the stage sort of allegiance. Not sorry if that doesn't qualify me as a true Dan fan in your book. And I have also loved Steely Dan from the beginning. However, I may entertain fezo's suggestion about Kamakiriad..
P.S. If Donald took a crap and bottled it for sale, I guess you'd buy that too?To anyone:
About the chat room, since it has posted alleged times for chats, are the various members of the GB gallery of rogues having this hard of a time converting their time zones to Pacific time? And I don't care what time zone you're in, stay the hell awake some nite and log in sometime...So what's the next round of "Stump the Freddie" ?
Name: Freddie Beal
@ohwhatadeal
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 18:34:29
Comments:
Fezo- How about MICK TAYOR? He took Brian Jones place in The Rolling Stones and played withe Dylan on "Infidels"Don't clap, send money!
Name: Kinky
still trying to get the damned show
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 17:10:38
Comments:
Moray Eel - YOUR jabs may be just good-natured ribbing, but I'm PISSED OFF! I missed the Steely Damned show because Pete said we'd be able to hear it on the net, and all I ever heard was 30 seconds of Charles Brown singing "Driftin' Blues". I suppose he was too busy signing autographs to worry about the rest of us that spent all night trying to get the thing on-line.
Pete - Next time I see you I'm gonna autograph your ass with my foot.
Oleander - VA Beach? After THIS fiasco? ...I'll be in The Hamptons
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: Danville, VA
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 14:32:41
Comments:
St. Al....I just downloaded and set up the Real Player G2 beta and it's got a couple of Seattle radio stations among all the presets. KJR-FM 95.7 seems to be Classic Rock and sounds great and it's in stereo! The best Real Player by far to come along yet. I'm listening to Boston's "It's Been Such A Long Time" right now and am amazed at the sound quality. Is this the Dan friendly station I've heard you mention before? The other Seattle station in the presets is KUBE-FM 93 which is listed as a Pop station. There are also a couple of AM stations that I won't bother with from Seattle. If neither of these is the station can you tell me what it was again and do you know if they offer Real Audio for that station?
This thing really is cool and even the free version has a lot of presets in all different genres of music. A little something for everyone and if you were disappointed in the audio quality of the Real Player before then check this one out. It's not perfect but for free it's pretty damned cool!
If you don't already know it's at http://www.real.com
Can't wait to hear the Damned broadcast from LBB whenever y'all decide to cut loose with it!
MC
Name: fezo
I@ndI
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 14:23:32
Comments:
Fred: you are right, sir. Now the bonus round question. Who's the other well-known guitarist, who was briefly in another famous British band, featured on Infidels?
Name: moray eel
The Music Box
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 12:44:55
Comments:
maj: Snake? Ouch. To tell you the truth, the jabs that we throw at each other are just good natured ribbing - at least they are on my end.
mitch: The dispute has already been settled. Pete promised to send me "The Complete Collection of Rosie Vela's Diet Secrets" in lieu of the subscription.
m.e.
Name: Fred Beal
@mylastmeal
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 11:17:59
Comments:
Fezo, How about MARK KNOPFLER? co- produced "Infidels" and played on "Time out of mind" for the Dan
Name: TheStranger
overwhelmed
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 10:53:41
Comments:
Geena,
I am not a Spielberg fan at all & could go off on a rant on how this spoiled jerkoff wastes his talent on lizards and stuff. but Private Ryan is an amazing piece of film-making, like nothing i've ever seen. it's like no one ever realized before what the power of film could do. shouldn't have said that because you'll expect too much now.No, I won't ruin the movie for you. but here's a synchroncity. tom hanks plays a captain miller in the film, which focses on rangers and paratroops in europe. my cousin marvin gillman was a ww II paratroper. after fighting in africa and italy he was dropped into france. the navigator got lost and his stick leader had to make an educated guess about what to do, just as hanks' character must do time and again. the real captain and the other 10 men in his stick, my cousin included, were all dropped into the sea and drowned. they are all commemorated with a plaque at the american cemetery in Draguignan, France, near Cannes. if any of you are ever in the area, please leave a flower or a pebble for him. he was 19 & an only child. the captain of his stick, who died with him, was named john miller.
Name: fezo
jokerm@n
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 10:38:10
Comments:
Perfect album for a Sunday morning: Dylan's "Infidels"
For a thousand points and a trip to the bonus round, what's the SD connection?
Name: mitch
mcharl6651@aol.com
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 10:30:30
Comments:
CHRISTINE: Welcome stranger to the GB. You obviously have excellent taste in music. IF your humor has a feel for the sardonic(steely type) you will enjoy this site. It has a variety of personalities from across the country,Canada and yes Sweden.
The posters have occupations as diverse as well. They are Funny.cruel,sometimes vicious,informative,opinionated,and i look forward to them........hope you enjoy! ...mitch Moray E. I think you should call Mayor Rudy,maybe he can mediate this nasty dispute,and get it resolved......
Name: Clas
Geena's Mon Amore Multipla Tripoli
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 09:42:31
Comments:
Oleander; are you a veterinarian as well?
Name: Clas
Geena's Bessa Mi Mucho
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 09:38:40
Comments:
Oleander; are you a vet... a vetar... are you a veteg... a vetara
Ahhhhhhhhhrgggggggggggg!
Name: Christine Vitolo
CVitolo@usa.com
Location: Providence, RI USA
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 08:46:40
Comments:
Very nice site. It's good to see that Steely Dan is getting the praise that they deserve. By far, one of the greatest groups in music history...period.
Name: StAlphonzo
stalfnzo@seanet.com
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 07:55:15
Comments:
Count Z: Yo brother! I can dig the feeling of anticipation. Its just that between this forum and the occasional e-mail message, I get a little tired of the same (down) beat.
Now, I've gotta take exception to your comment about new music. I realize you used the word "most", but, Dave Matthews, Phish, Ben Harper, Ben Folds Five, Los Lobos, Most of the Lilith Fair performers, and at LEAST 50 more all sound pretty damn good to me. In fact, the 90's in general has been the finest time for music since the mid 60's thru the mid to late 70's.
So, perhaps I was a bit casutic. I'm sorta sorry....
StAl
Name: maj
frontier....
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 06:52:09
Comments:
eel: you r some snake...and showing no clas in your dig at pete. the guy has been good 2 me. and even though i didn't make it to the bat...or see the cast...i'm thankful for the efforts. i can only hope your ISP is down when they cast the tape of the show.
scroll, pretzel ones, scroll......
maj
Name: moray eel
large margarine for error
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 04:35:18
Comments:
Hhrrmmpphh! Well, let's see. The limo and the lobster never made it the other night, obviously just an oversight on Pete's part, so I thought that I would check out the internet broadcast. I spent most of the night trying to figure out why I couldn't pick it up. I emailed the techinical help people from RealAudio and AOL. I reconfigued my system. Clicked the link... Nothing. More emails. More reconfigurations. Clicked the link... Zip. It reminded me of the disappointment that I felt when I used to go to my mailbox, expecting to see an issue of "Metal Leg", only to be greeted by a handful of overdue credit card bills. I catch on pretty quick, though. After a few years, I realised that I might not be getting those magazines.
It's nice to see that the evening was not a complete waste. Some lucky guy got Pete's autograph for only 5 bucks. I bet he's happy. Cherish it, dude. Cherish it. I feel sorry for all the other people that bought the raffle tickets hoping/praying that THEIR ticket would be the winner and that Pete's signature would be the grand treasure that they could hold dear in their golden years.
I imagine some folks probably bought multiple tickets to get a better chance at winning the autograph - maybe shelling out 25 or 30 bucks - only to realise in the end that after dealing with Pete, they didn't get what they hoped for and that suddenly their wallet felt a lot lighter.
I've been there, my friend. I know the feeling.
"Oleo"-ander: Okay, we'll rain check it. I thought that I might have scared you away with my seafood/sexual dantasy. I don't know, maybe I was just acting shellfish. Glad you're back.
"When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie ...that's 'a moray...'"m.e.
Name: Clas has firewoods for the whole winter now
Geena's broom-beacon
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 03:48:38
Comments:
GREAT NEWS!
When I was drinking coffee this morning with Lena we heard Pompe bark on the cows! He is well again! His forskin-catarrh is finaly gone, we don't have to circumsize him! And that's good 'cause he's not a muslim.
Geena! My one and only one! Of course you can trust me! I love you longer now, yes. My eight week vacation is soon over, I have to head it back to town next weekend and start making some money. Hold your thumbs that something big will come in, maybe you and I can meet in Manhattan soon? Jag älskar dig så in i hell much!
Ruby; will you join Geena and me in Manhattan? No YMCA this time. There's a great hotel at Central Park South, I can book the wedding-suite.
God bless La Paz, California, New Orleans, Florida, North/South Carolina, Virginia and New England (including Marthas Vineyard) and Pompe's penis.
TODAY
Steely Dan Momement;
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Name: Geena
Clas' therapist
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 22:04:31
Comments:
Mayor Rudy: I knew somewhere within that austere interior of yours lay a nucleus of gold. Thank you for bestowing clemency upon my faithful beloved Clas aka Leif Eriksson. (is it because we are of the same ethnic persuasion, or because we both have ties to the Gambino family?) Whatever the cause, it is truly appreciated. His therapy will involve time with me, a written essay of his interpretations of Einstein's theory of relativity as well as all SD's lyrics, which I guarantee will alter his habits for the better (I will use my feminine wiles for this). He has also shunned that hideous fur hat with horns since becoming a member of PETA and Greenpeace.
Once again, thank you for making NY the humble city that can now sleep peacefully and for the tix and dinner, I'm sure we'll enjoy them. Lose the Rolling Rock, a case of Sam Adams, Maine lobsters and a few Cubans are on the way.
Geena Gotti
Ruby: Of course, you can sneak Clas around the country, you know I can trust you girlfriend! Don't forget, we were former Rat grrls! Your version of the jumprope song is the same as mine, except we couldn't have the men wheeling baby carriages, just didn't happen on my cityblock!
Oleander: Welcome back! I was wondering where you were. We can keep on peddling 'til we're 70. I heard on the news recently about these 70 and older men cycling across the U.S., if they can do it, we can do it better!
Clas: Ti amo Precioso mio, would you mind if Ruby and I "entertained" you during your visit here? You see how I use my "connections" to get you into this country legally and safely? I see you love me even more now. Ciao!
Name: oleander
oleander1@earthlink.net
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 21:26:51
Comments:
Wow, going away seems hardly worth it if there's all this catching up to do! Especially on racism & stupid anonymous dissing! Plus ca change....
So! Need more reports on LBB & the Damned! Come on, you lurkers, out with it! Big Fan & YGK--thanx for your delectable atmospherics. And Pete--yes, a future broadcast would be terrific. We'll all synchronize our wrist radios and pretend to be there. Moray--Rain check, OK? And can we negotiate on the butter? Lobster is treyf; if you can come up with a kosher alternative I'm all over it (how about those hush puppies?), or rather it's all over me.
Rudy--please e me about Danfest t-shirts.
Ruby--I MUST have that recipe!
Count Z--actually, there are 4 Ender books out now. I'll check out your rec when I'm done with this Pynchon kick.
Q--I know you didn't.
GKR--my 4-yo loves DIA, too. He also runs around the house yelling "Lost in the barrio!" and has to hear KOTW every time he gets in the car. But then he also sings "Blowin' In The Wind" and "Funky Boss."
fezo--no beard?? How will I ever recognize you? Be sure to wear the fez.
Geena--Count me as one who's still cycling, for a few more years anyway!
Dr. Mu--Had the good fortune to blunder into the Woody Herman album a couple months ago, AND the Monk tribute album with DF & Steve Khan doing "Reflections." I'll look up the # of the place (in Arizona) & get it to you.
TheI--Hey, you climb down from that tree yet? Wanna drive with me to Danfest?
Music notes--last night, at Asheville's annual street fair (150,000 sloshed tourists puking & throwing their garbage on downtown streets), I saw Dr. John. He played with a hot backup trio (unsure of the name--Loa 911? Help, Zeke). Bass player on 5-string bass--will someone tell me why this instrument exists & what advantages if any it has over 4-string? Remember, I'm not a musician.... Anyway, they did a very sexy, jazzy version of "Walk On Gilded Splinters." My sister & I used to dance around the living room to this one & pretend we were Snake Women. Also the usual crowd faves--"Right Place Wrong Time," "Such A Night," etc. The good Dr. seemed to be enjoying himself--lots of crowd eye contact & winking--yes, he smiled at me ("Oh God, another stage-hugging middle-aged woman flailing around! What a joke!"). What a great piano stylist. At no time did his hands leave his wrists; in fact, he's one of those piano players whose hands barely seem to move while they're assaulting your head with ripping honky-tonk/ jazz/ blues/ Wild Tchoupitoulas riffs. (When Marcus Roberts was here, his hands moved so fast I couldn't see them half the time.) And he kept us guessing with an occasional quote--Stevie Wonder, Gershwin, and "Wipe Out." Lots of fun; an OK consolation prize for an LBBite manquee.
Kinky--my credit card is nearing maxout; I need to know ASAP about our room arrangements in Va Beach. One night or two?
Sorry to go on & on.... Gosh, I missed you guys.
Name: CZAR RUDY
headin to the bar with harry and Bob Prince
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 19:31:05
Comments:
final thought I saw Andre Dawson whack 2 out of WRIGLEY .Harry almost fell out of the booth. ROLLING ROCKS are calling. ITS from Latrobe,Pa. home of the Pittsburgh Steelers summer camp. regular Pa. beer that people in Florida pay lots of piastra`s for.
Name: Mayor (soon to be Senator) Rudy
more popular than mayor Koch
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 19:15:14
Comments:
GEENA: Your loyalty to this obviously disturbed globetrotter is both confusing and impressive.I have watched your posts for sometime now. I find you intelligent,witty,compassionate and very ethnic,something those Texans wouldn`t understand.....your boyfriend whats his name Lief Erickson or CLAS, I`M going to give him a pass. (second chance) providing you help him get some therepy. Dinner on me on MULBERRY ST and 2 tickets for RENT. PS make sure leif leaves his fur hat with the stupido horns at home. proud to have made NYC great again.......I need a cold Rolling Rock beer now......RUDOLF
Name: Mayor Daley
November is frozen rain season
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 19:06:06
Comments:
Mayor Ruuuudeeee: The e-mail is temporarily down as I made the mistake of contracting Southsiders for new cable installation or WebTV. Milo used to take over for Harry (in innings 4-6) in the early and mid 80"s while Harry downed a case of Bud and visited the powder room a few times...but he missed too many rallys started by the Sarge and Ron Cey on the '84 team (SCREWED by Peter Euberoth (sp?), so Milo had to go. The scary thing is that I heard that Milo now sounds like like Harry after a couple of brewskis since taking over Larry Dierker's spot on the "Stros broadcasts. I'll send Dennis Rodman there STAT to remedy your dire situation
Name: mayor rudy
green flower st.
Location: mt. BELZONI,
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 18:29:38
Comments:
MAYOR Daley urgent urban development,shortage of crack and overflow of smack. E-ME mcharl6651@aol.com
Name: Mayor Rudy
no m@fia left to indict
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 18:10:14
Comments:
Cruisin on Lake Shore Drive talking to my fellow mayor,although not the same political party. When will these owners learn that overpaid jocks with overinflated egos aren`t going to listen to Floyd the barber. That isn`t to say he can`t coach,they just won`t pay attention. I stayed at the HYATT on WACKER DR. Next to Wrigley bldg. Milo Hamilton : they ran him outta Pittsburgh for putting people to sleep...I saw Harry C. DO his 7th inning thing and i`ll never forget it..we took the L to the game and drank Corona`s with limes with the Phillies management at the Hyatt.....what a weekend summer of 87
Name: Q
FLAROOM
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 17:55:01
Comments:
was'nt saying that Freud is(was) linked to gestalt theory
Name: Mayor Dailey
Big Shoulders
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 17:24:10
Comments:
Senore Rudy:
Sausage and beer on me anytime (I'll bring the defibrillator)...we'll take the Midnight Cruiser down Wacker Drive...sorry about that Hill launch above the Wrigley ivy in the eighth today - he was under direct orders...Harry channeled me last night and said we've got to overtake the Astros, so he can haunt Milo Hamilton...Hey now, Hundley's can do anything, even dive for one in left field, we'll leave the Mets the Wild Card.We should talk about da matter youse discussed...Guido's fish mart can be contacted to send a warning, if you know what I mean. Besides, if Reinsdorf "disappears", his vote counts TWICE in the next presidential election...without Pa a certain airport in NYC could've been named after King Richard?
HizzAIRNESS - player-coach??!! We'll work on it.
Name: Mayor Rudy
Chi-Town Compadre
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 16:53:27
Comments:
Greetings MR. Mayor. Chicago is my kind of town.(not the winter though). Summer in Chi-town is as good as it gets. Oak st. beach, The Miracle Mile shopping on n. Michigan ave. The blues clubs,great steakhouses,Greektown, Deep dish pizza. Grant Park and Buckingham fountain, the Museum of Science-Industry, The Shedd Aquarium, Navy pier(Lee Ritenour coming soon) Wrigley Field
and the greatest of all-fuckin time HIS -AIRNESS Micheal Jordan. Give me a call see what I can do about Reinsdorf. Who did he hire FLOYD the barber from Mayberry? take care my friend and by the way your dad didn`t take any shit, just ask the demonstrators at the 68 Democratic convention. The Chicago cops could have beat SANTA ANA`S brains in. Let`s make this country great again!
Name: Mayor Daley
My Kind of Town
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 16:16:32
Comments:
Hizzoner:
Hey, der was no Bronx city, just pasture in the 1830's. and when was the last time 15 New Yorkers beat those kinds of odds (besides the first Steely Dan album)? I can think of plenty of times when 15 fellas from the Chicagoland accomplished this: How about EVERY TIME da' BULLS came to the GARDEN!...those days are gone forever...sigh...Memo to myself: get a hitman for Reinsdorf.
BTW, I hope they name JFK after ya someday.
Name: Vinny Colucci
proud to be from The City
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 15:49:29
Comments:
You tell em Mayor,those fuckin rednecks are clueless. I saw this Texan staring at a bottle of orange juice in a store,and i said what the fuck you lookin at ,and this moron said that the label read concentrate....They kill presidents there. WE have our ,President Grant burial site right in the City pal. No losers like Davey Crockett here. As Francis ALBERT Sinatra says "heres to the winners" ....Santa Ana he wouldn`t have made it outta da BRONX....
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: Danville, VA
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 15:37:27
Comments:
oh well, I think it's check out time.....St. Al, you've done a great job my friend. Here's to you!
***poof***
Name: New York New York
It's a hell of a town
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 15:33:07
Comments:
Right on Mayor Rudy! You are doing a GREAT job sir.And remember Zero, If you get caught smoking a "big fat one" on the streets of our fair city, you don't go to jail for 25 years!
Name: Mayor Rudy of New York
window w@tching
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 15:16:33
Comments:
Count Z.-I`m sorry you didn`t enjoy your visit. We have gone to great lengths to clean up our city. Time Square is totally renovated , The porno shops are out of the way of tourists and crime is at an all time low. We have even sent our cabbies to politeness school. I`M sure you wouldn`t try to piss out of the Texas Book building in BIG D espeically if a president happened to be driving through Dealy Plaza,would you? How come nobody outside of Texas,with the exception of Oklahoma is impressed with it. San Antonio has a nice Riverwalk and Dallas is sophiticated to the point that it doesn`t belong in Texas. El Paso has scenic mountains and Mexico.Driving through the Lone Star state is probably as ugly and barren as you can get. I`ll stop now ,only because after 15 straight days over 100 degrees you`ve had eneough heat. Before i return to my mayoral duties ,why are Texans so proud of the fuckin beating you guys took at the Alamo. You can bet New Yorkers wouldn`t have a shrine in a place they got their fuckin heads caved in at..All the Jack Ruby`s should relocate there. Best Wishes Mayor Rudy of the Greatest city in the world........New York baby.
Name: fezo
i.c@n.w@it
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 13:35:46
Comments:
I agree with Geena; I think the new music will blow us all away. I hope they take their time. And St. Al, you're right, the impatient waiters should mellow out, but I'm curious, how did you know what I do whenever I listen to "Hey Nineteen"?
Countzero: Alcohol does have an amazing preservation quality, but watch out. As I learned, at 35, all such qualities disappear, the hair suddenly greys and at least three chins instantly emerge.
RoseDarling: Give Kamakariad another chance. The lyrics alone are worth one more listen.
Name: RubyBaby
just@ girl on an alien shore
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 12:02:23
Comments:
Clas: You're still my Nordic Tree-Slayer! That little song is just a childhood jump rope song. I've changed the words for you & Geena.Clas and Geena sitting in a tree
k-i-ss-i-n-g
Makin' whooppee up above
it's Wild Pirate Radar LoveGeena: Can I help sneak Clas around the country? I need an exciting diversion.
Major Rudy: Brilliant detective work - assuming that Clas has blond hair. With you on the job, he'll be safe even if he stays at the Y. C'mon, we need a better challange or it won't be any fun!
rb
Name: countzir0
On the Dunes....
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 11:35:10
Comments:
Rose Darling: I forgot to fully answer your question: I'm 26 yrs old, very young looking for my age(I think it's all the alcohol working as a preservative). It runs in the family, we tend to age slowly, die young.
Mitch: I've been jamming to "The Gentle Side of Coltrane" which has a great Johnny Hartman rendition of "Lush Life." The GRP greatest hits of Johnny Hartman isn't half bad either. Also, they just remastered all of Miles Davis' albums, and I bought the one with "So What" on it, you get a free Miles Davis' poster with any purchase of the remasters. And I've been digging on just about any Verve recording of Louis and Ella, you can't lose with those two as a combo. All this new age smooth jazz crap makes me want to puke, I stick to the old stuff, it does me right. So there's my suggestion...
Name: Hi
How are ya?
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 11:24:30
Comments:
Hey Stranger-- That assholehole comment about cover bands was hurting and insulting to me and I'm sure to alot of other people here,so you can take your opinons and shove them up your ass!
Name: DrMu
@theteahouse
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 11:20:05
Comments:
Speaking of waiting: I had a quick listen to some of Brian Wilson's new album, "Imagination" expecting maybe just a spark of the Pet Sound genius. It's been over 30 years since the demon broke down the door while he was making "Smiley Smile" and fell into a mental abyss. A musical "collaboration" with his Psychiatrist 10 years ago was I guess the best one could hope for at the time. Lyrically, don't expect much from Wilson's new one, but the 1st 3 songs are quite good. But the key is the SOUND. Wonderful...layer upon layer of vocals and clever interaction of a number of instruments...classic Brian Wilson sound...have to listen a couple of more times before I scrape up the change maybe next month. The production and engineering sound first rate, which I know will be of interest to some here...ciao
Name: Clas
an hour in the shower
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 11:02:49
Comments:
Geena! We were posting at the same time! And yes, I've been back to Manhattan after that, it was okay. I saw Fagen at Lone Star Roadhouse! Can you believe that! That was a great night, and he had a great band, I think it was one of the first times Drew Zzing played with him (and Pete Fogel was the booking-agent at the place!). Oh, I get nostalgic when I think that night. Those songs sounded so good; Black Friday, Deacon Blues, Green Earrings...
Name: countzir0
COUNTing down to ecstasy
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 11:00:02
Comments:
St. Al: I know we've never really talked before, and maybe it's not my place to say it, but don't you think your response to your fellow obsessed DanFans was a bit venemous? We're all enjoying what we've got now as far as SD's music, but if you've listened to the radio lately, you'll notice that most of the "rock-and-roll" that's coming out right now is "fucking moronic shit." We're all just looking for fellow whiners and crybabies with whom to commiserate. We also realize that Fagen and Becker are studio perfectionists and are thankful for their expertise in that realm, but it's almost like having sex, and getting really close to orgasm, but you juuussst can't make it come....
Maybe if somebody else would come out with some half-ass decent music to listen to, we wouldn't be so upset.Rose: I'm Joel, and of course the guy in the picture who looks just like me is my twin brother Jeremy. That cute little girl that I think Rudy referred to earlier is my beautiful, wonderful, genius sister who I love with all my heart, and Rudy: she's only sixteen, so she's not quite ready yet(just being an over-protective older brother). But thanks for complimenting her cuteness.
Clas: I've been to NY before in the middle of a bone-chilling winter. As I'm a Texan, and accustomed to warm weather, I felt totally out of place. I don't blame you for pissing out the window, I just wish I would've tried the same, it probably would've frozen before it hit the ground--imagine that--yellow piss-snowflakes...
Taoist thoughts for the day:
Length and brevity of time depend on a thought; breadth or narrowness of space depend on the heart. So for one whose mind is free, a day is longer than a thousand ages; for one whose mind is broad, a small room is wider than heaven and earth.
Name: Clas
ciao papa
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 10:48:40
Comments:
M Rudy; am I presumptuous if I ask for space after dots and comma? And only three dots, not five, not seven. Three (3).
Okay?
Name: Geena
love@Clas'
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 10:30:57
Comments:
Mayor Rudy: Thank you for the invite, I've been to your fair city many times when I worked for CBS. Your Honor, I know the City can be a cold and cruel world for some, but in Clas' defense and as his attorney, he was experiencing a bad phase as we all do at one time or another in our lives. I'm sure if he visited now, he'd have more respect for your sparkling clean neighborhoods and low crime rate. Could we let him off with community service? Oh, and great job on getting rid of your recent police commissioner, we couldn't stand him either.
StAl: Let me lift you off that cranky ass of yours, I agree with you. Good things come to those who wait. I have a feeling the new album is going to smoke them all!
Clas: yes, I know there are a lot of imposters in here. It happens to me too, but I ignore them. I'm sorry your experience in the Big Apple was disturbing. You weren't tired of the US honey, you were just homesick and probably scared. But I know you've straightened yourself out now, and I'm sure if you came back, you'd enjoy yourself immensely. But, please enter the U.S. through Logan Airport. You'll be ushered in by Customs Officer Guzzi, he'll make sure all your papers are in order. I've already alerted him of your arrival and slipped him a few freshly rolled Cubans. I hear there's a warrant for your arrest in NYC and I can't take the chance of aiding and abetting a fugitive since the RICO law went into effect. I'll sneak you in through Angelo's deli to Carmine's Auto Body shop to the back alleys and streets, don't worry hon, I have lots of "paesans". ti amo caro!
Stranger: Loved your post to the anonymous nitwit named HI. It truly amazes me how some have to hide behind other handles just to insult someone. What are they afraid of? My theory is straight up, no shit, no lies. I know some people don't like me or others on this GB, but guess what? I really don't care nor do I lose sleep over it! I like everyone regardless of how they feel. Do you think Ken Starr has files on us?
So, how was Private Ryan? I hear it's another amazing Spielberg classic! I might see it tonight.
Rose Darling: You're entitled to your opinion, but a true danfan would disagree with you. I have loved SD from the beginning. If D&W made animal noises on tape with a music bed behind it, it would sound terrific! I would like to get chat thingy going too, but not sure how it would work with all of us living in different time zones.
Mitch: love that smooth jazz, been listening to it a lot lately.
Name: mitch
wjaz-MT. Belzoni
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 07:47:28
Comments:
ST. AL: You can put me in the winers and complaining ledger.I`m glad the Dammed did a good job,keeping the sound alive,it`s just human nature to sometimes get impatient,even if it`s just rock n roll. Still in the corner, and so are some other G B Strokers.
Name: Mayor Rudy
Sanit@tion Dept.
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 07:31:23
Comments:
Clas: I`M sorry our city didn`t meet you at the airport with a limo. Sometimes the CITY can be a tough place,do us a favor and go back to Stockholm and urinate in their streets.WE have eneough wackos here already.....PS. Geena your welcome anytime to the Big Apple.I`M going to issue a warrant,and if we ever pick up that blond hair moron,he`ll be cited.
Name: StAlphonzo
stalfnzo@seanet.com
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 07:30:33
Comments:
Jesus H! What is it with all the fucking whiners complaining about the length of time the "new one" is taking? Do you know how ridiculous all you pathetic shits sound? Get a fucking life, morons. It's only rock and roll...
And another thing! Bob and Peg and the rest of the Damned are quality people. From what I understand, their band does a respectable job of covering the dan's music. They don't deserve the negative vibe. THe way I see it, their passion is similar to the morons noted above -- except they did something about it. Instead of sitting in a corner jerking off to Hey Nineteen.
Cranky in Seattle
StAl
Name: Clas
sittin on the stairs, all alone
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 03:50:05
Comments:
Geena; the last Clas-YMCA-post was not written by me. But if you really want to know;
I visited USA for the first time 1980. Came to Kennedy in the afternoon. Hot July. Robbed by a bearded taxidriver from Brooklyn South. Spent some days in Manhattan. Went to Florida. Greyhound to New Orleans. Stayed at friendsplace. Six weeks later back to YMCA, Manhattan. I was tired of your country, I started the day with a sixpack of beer bought from the Korean across the street. Joints and beer in the evening. Fine, Browne mexican shit. The toilets were very scary. One night I was so pissy so I opened up my window and pissed down on the street, I think that was five storys down. It was a kind of tribute to New York City. Exciting eh?
Thanks for your email honey! I'll email you tonight. Ti amore!
TODAY:Steely Dan Moment;
zero, nada, null, noll.
Name: Tommy Dorsey` ghost
swing reviv@l
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 01:03:22
Comments:
I see that the music Harry James, Glenn Miller, MR. Sinatra and others made famous is back. Well before the people who never saw the real thing, and no the Cherry Poppin Whatevers aren`t the real thing,go rent a Rat Pack Movie,you`ll be better off....Harry Connick jr. is o.k. ...........swing on,or if your into that Lilith thing, lick on.........
Name: Hardgroove
swingandamiss
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 00:57:50
Comments:
I am deeply ashamed that my novice manipulations of Schwinn's "Terrapinal Jamming Device" left so many of you eager GBers high and dry last night. Little did I know that the slightest disturbance of two seemingly innocuous tortoise shells would immediately relay an S.O.S. to Lisa and, in turn, create an ionic "shock" effectively cancelling any and all transmissions to Real Player, even beta versions. If it's any consolation, I am nursing at least three "deep" bruises inflicted by the craftily hidden Banana Cannon, triggered into action by my woeful ineptitude. Again, pin the blame on me. I will never again consider a turtle "dead". Or any artifact lying in or around the "Hut" for that matter...
Ice, Heat, Ice, Heat,HG
Name: shaved ryan
re@lity check
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 00:39:24
Comments:
OH well looks like my Freudian experiment worked, I knew that questioning the timetable for the release would send some lemming to run off a cliff. Stranger remember the 80`s coldwar slogan "Trust but Verify " If the spark isn`t there thats understandable and thats not an insult.....Objectively speaking though one does wonder that in a laid back Mauii atmosphere if the motivation to finish is strong. don`get too pissed,I`m not questioning Jesus`miracles here,just a couple of superb musicians. as far as the Lilith Fair goes, about 75% attendees are women % of dykes not sure,but well represented. I guess I`d have to go see the cover band,before dyke fair........I just want proof(new release) and if that means wanting too see the spike marks in Jesus hands,so be it.........Doubting Private Thomas
Name: Gassini Carichimo
feelinlikejesus
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 23:38:54
Comments:
Do you honestly think Freud really knew what the hell he was doing when he did it? He didn't have a clue. He was just reading Greek Mythology, shooting cocaine and blabbering like all those other "new millenium" idiots. If he were alive today he'd be specializing in alien "abduction" cases.
Calling Dr. Moe, Dr. Larry, Dr. Curly, Dr. Freud...
Name: TheStranger
just saw private ryan
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 22:27:55
Comments:
dear HI,
interesting to see somebody with an anonymous handle going into an even deeper anonymous handle to hurl an insult. you must really be scared of life, you fucked up piece of shit.
Name: Spell Czech
@nna freud knows
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 21:48:02
Comments:
Q: So sorry, old bean. Sigmund Freud was the father of modern psychology. Perhaps you meant to say that Fritz Perls would be proud of our guestbook efforts. He was the founder of gestalt therapy. Or possibly Werthimer, Koffka and Kohler, who where gestalt theorists.
Name: Midnite Cruiser
sameasiteverwas
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 19:36:55
Comments:
That should have been "life and music" --- *duh* --- Jim & Shirl.
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: DAN-ville, VA
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 19:33:07
Comments:
Well I'm sorry the webcast didn't go off as planned and I hope to hear the broadcast when it does happen. I also love to listen to the real thing BUT.....since there's nothing new to listen to I also enjoy something new and refreshing and the last two nights provided plenty of that.
Went to RUDY's hometown of Raleigh, NC on Wednesday night to the Lilith Fair. Yeah, yeah, mock me if you will but Bonnie's slide sounded soooo sweet even though she fried one Demeter amp and had to replace it during mid-song. Rick Vito carried on nicely while she sang. I love Sarah McLachlan's voice so I was pretty much mezmerized for that and Natalie Merchant and Meridith Brooks did some nice stuff too.
Then on Thursday night we went from the 20,000 seat venue of laid back Lilith to a sweaty little bar right here in DAN-ville to hear Emmet Swimming, Black Lab and ATHENAEUM!!! I must say all three bands rocked the house and Athenaeum played until about 2am and everybody in the house was pretty much spent by then. All the guys were great and very nice and hospitable after the show. Got some nice pics of all the bands and got to talk shop with the guitar players. We decided to stay in tonight and just enjoy each others company and see if we can regain our hearing.
Like I said, I love the Dan, but live and music go on so until they decide to do something let's not forget there's a great big world out there just filled with so much music, new and old, to enjoy and savor. You just never really know how much time you have so you'd best try and make the most of it.....Later Y'all.
Name: Q
FLAROOM
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 18:34:40
Comments:
Hysteria,man- you must be new- hysteria is the name of the game here-have you ever listened to the Dan ? Go with the flow and suck up as much as possible + move to the Tri State area and you'll fit right in.
PS Clas always bears his soul here - St. Al should charge Oleander rates for the psychiatric and other cathartic services
provided by the regular Guestbookers here ! In keeping with the Dan Gestalt - Freud would be proud(?) of the GB.
Name: LBB Hysteria
Shaving Ryans Privates
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 17:43:07
Comments:
Glad everyone had a great time in NYC, It goes to show how fuckin starved for our sound,that everyone went gonzo for a cover band. For over TWO years now we have been anticipating new product. I realise that during the Dan`s creative peak, they were releasing albums about a year apart. IS it possible that the creative Genius has slowed to a crawl........? After all the Beetles, Zepplin,Hendrix and many others best work came when they were young. (Iknow Aja, Gaucho, Nitefly came when they had evolved the SD SOUND to a hip-jazzy style ) If the faithful wait for 2 and a half years, anything less than an AJA quality release,will be seen as a letdown.........and the G.B.knows it. tell the fuckin truth.
Name: Rose Darling
@ a humid sticky summer S. Florida night
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 17:28:42
Comments:
From the reports here in retrospect I now know it was no loss that I didn't bother to (a) get online as late as the Steely Damned were supposed to be broadcast and (b) download the newer version of RealAudio to this computer. Sorry tho that all you who tried were disappointed ! Sounded like it was good live show to be at in person.
countzirO:
Which one are you, Jeremy or Joel? Not that I can tell you apart anyway. Are you serious that picture is two years old??? How old are you , you twins look barely over twenty in the photo. I have no photos online, sorry.The Stranger:
Are you serious? No Billy Joel fans in here I take it. I thought everyone would know THAT song...
Agreed in spirit with your post on 7/24. And, I'm not particularly starved for new Dan music. What they had when they had it back then is unlikely to be reproduced in two men with almost 20 years more living under their belt. The new Dan album will probably be for sure what nobody's expecting or, even worse, what the Dan thinks people might be expecting. Which therefore would not in essence be the Steely Dan we all know.No love lost, Donald Fagen, but Kamakiriad did little for me.
Clas:
Man, you sure bare YOUR soul in here, don't you? That was a pretty deep confession... especially about the peeing. Guess you love everyone here almost as much as Geena.Geena et.al.
I asked a long time ago if anyone here ever meets in the chat room but no reply. I would be interested if anyone sets up an actual sorta regular meeting time/nite.Have a good weekend all !
Name: mitch
wjaz - Mt. Belzoni
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 17:05:20
Comments:
Danclan: If the cover group was as good as the posts say,they should get booked for future DANFESTS. Glad to see D+W in the studio,maybe some progress being made on the new one. Whats everyone been listening too, Blues,Smooth Jazz, Classic Rock,New Age? ......Whats a hot Jazz CD to pick up?
Name: Q
FLAROOM
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 16:59:24
Comments:
oh boy!!! there's that spelling problem again! Q
Name: Q
FLAROOM
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 16:57:46
Comments:
Big Fan-
Great post for those of us who could'nt make it! Thanks!!!! QThanks,
to Pete & Shari for efforts to braodcast to those of us off Out Of Towners.
Name: loopy
dumb@ss
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 15:54:14
Comments:
When she was found dying, the only thing she had to say was "I know your filthy mind..."
Name: countzir0
Damn it I dont live in that New York City
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 14:28:00
Comments:
B.Fan:Thanks for the post, I felt like I was really there. Sounds like you guys had a blast, maybe when I get rich one day and start working on mainframes or something, I'll just fly out for the weekend and check them out. Somebody had a good point about being starved for SD. We need the new album or a tour soon...anyways, I'm outa here for the night, gonna try to beat the traffic home, home at last.
Name: Doubting Thomas
@the.tomb
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 14:18:10
Comments:
Lowell? I thought you were dead. First E.B. White, now you. The GB is becoming resurrection central
Name: HI
How are ya?
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 14:13:12
Comments:
Stranger---- BLOW ME!
Name: TheStranger
everyone's gone to the movies
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 13:12:06
Comments:
it's a depressing turn of events when we're so starved for the real thing somebody gets EXCITED over a cover band.
clas, that was no innocent, gay ymca dog that broke your fall. it was one of ken starr's operatives, which is why your own dog's dick was marked for extermination later.
Name: maj
yup
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 12:38:27
Comments:
hmmm... that last post eliminated my dig at YGK that I had in between brackets. It was a good post, Fan.
maj©
Name: maj©
frontier@uscom.com
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 12:36:01
Comments:
Now that was a good post, Fan. Thanks.
........ just kidding pal.
PS. Princeton Saturday, is on, checking NJ Transit for schedule to Princeton Junction. You like French? There's also a balloon festival nearby.
maj©
Name: YGK
..
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 12:03:07
Comments:
Pete: So when are the Damned returning - hopefully, not as long as our heroes...
Name: Steve
I was there
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 11:51:09
Comments:
lloyd- I don't think Bob thinks or for that matter wants to be or sing like Donald Fagen, but I will tell you this, his fucking band was just GREAT!!!Keep it up Bob & company, keep the music of Steely Dan alive!
Name: Big Fan
krouse@javanet.com
Location: Home@Last, CT USA
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 11:45:58
Comments:
Good afternoon everyone - just got back home from the big city and Le Bar Bat.
YGK - how's that head today? It was nice meeting you - too bad you couldn't stay till the end - We slept in till about 9 and then made the 2 hour tip home - show ended at about 3:05 AM EDT! Luckily our hotel was only 1 ½ blocks away - a quick walk. This is a huge post - so be ready.First the business: Pete and Shari asked me to post this today - they are very sorry about not being able to broadcast the show and send their apologies to everyone. Technical difficulties with the computer - like none of us have ever had that problem - duh. They did record it though and the plan is to broadcast it in a couple of weeks at a time pre arranged time so everyone can listen in - again they are very sorry!
Speaking of Pete and Shari - for those of you who haven't had the pleasure they are two of the nicest people you will ever meet! Thanks for everything you two! Even got to meet Shari's mom.
Now for the show: Started about 11:00 - place was packed.
Bob you are the consummate frontman/lead singer - you did a great job. If you closed your eyes it was like being there for the real thing.
Lead guitarist - Was his name Easton or Hudson? - he is the star of the show. All I can say is that Walter better keep those rare axes locked up because this guy will play the strings off them if he would let him.
Female Back up singers: Ruby and Peggy - also did a great job. Near the end of the first set, my wife and I are standing towards the back of the crowd and I'm singing along to myself when I realize there is a woman behind me singing, except not only does she also know the words, but she is on key and harmonizing - I turned around and it is Peggy taking a break and just singing along with the group on stage.
Keyboards: Gentleman (sorry names are tough today) who played with Frank Zappa - great job. Now I Know SD opened for Zappa on at least one occasion in the early 70's (Lincoln, Nebr.) Were you there?
Horns: Really came into their own on about the third or fourth song - Black Cow - which may have been the best rendition of the night - although there were many. The trumpet player played at NYR&SR, the sax player on one of the albums. Steely Dammed own sax player just played his heart out on every song.
Rest of the band: Just a great job - talk about a band that looked like they were having fun! Like I said just like being there. Thanks!
The songs:
Well too many to talk about - I didn't write a set list. But, they did play…….
Opened with Bodhisattva - including drunken intro from official live version.
The Second Arrangement (Big Surprise) - now I've got to get that Gaucho Outtakes CD. Pretty cool hearing it live.
Haitian Divorce - Second set. Lead guitarist hooked up a Tygon tube to a voice box to make the wild wa wa sound - just too cool - my wife and I actually laughed because it sounded so cool but looks so weird - just spectacular.
Aja - great job.
My Old School - last song before intermission. Brought tears to my eyes - remembering those great encores at the shows - of course everyone sang along. I wonder if the Californians knew how close they were to Anandale - or Scarsdale for that matter- LOL
Hey Nineteen - near the end of the show - I hope nobody catches the drunken aca pella (sp?) crowd chorus.
Rikki - Unfortunately I think Rikki's number got lost with some of Bob's gear on the trip from CA.
Peg - excellent job -, but not Peggy's favorite song.
I just can't remember anymore right now - they were all excellent!
At intermission, Pete raffled off a bunch of rare SD stuff - at $5 a chance. My wife bought 2 and I bought 4. I was fortunate enough to win a 96 European tour program signed by Pete himself and a bag of Drew Zing guitar picks. Now my friend recently bought a custom Fender Tele - made in the US I believe - black on black and he lives in Windsor CT. Loomis-Chafee HS is in Windsor and when his daughter applied for admission they asked him if he knew of any graduates - now most are lawyers, doctors, US congressmen - but all he could think of was Drew Zing - he's going to love one of these picks.
Now my wife was the lucky one. I'm sitting at new 266 with Windows 98, 6.5G HD, 128M RAM, Soundblaster 64, 4 MB Riva 128 chip video card with a 12MB Voodoo II card in series, 17" monitor and the best thing about it is the mouse pad - It has a picture of WB playing at the Gorge in 94 - thunderclouds in the background - I'm thinking of you St. Al - which she won. 3 out of 6 winners - Powerball is up to $180M - I know I'm going to play, and if I win Pete, I will pay for the band to come out east again!
That's about it - Thanks again Pete and Shari and special thanks to Bob and the band - it was a dammed good thing!
Name: Doc Kelly
Here at the Dude Ranch
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 11:38:27
Comments:
Sounds like the Bat show was a success. It would seem obvious that a Dan cover band (if the real thing isn't available) should be a prerequisite for a Danfest...
Is anybody going to the Lee Ritenour/John Scofield show at the Navy Pier in Chicago this Saturday evening (7/25)? Has anybody seen Lee Ritenour in his current tour? It appears that we have managed to get a small group together to fly from KC to Chicago in a small plane for the show. It'd be cool to meet other GB'rs from the area. Our seats are Left section, Row M, 13 to 16... I'll be wearing my Dan baseball cap...
Later - Doc
Name: Clas
only one for Geena
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 11:37:00
Comments:
Geena; it was a dramatic time. I was depressed, and visiting New York. After drinking much vodka, I was in a state that could be named suicide, and I jumped out of the window of the YMCA. Fortunately, I lived. Unfortunately, the large dog I landed on didn't. I was so happy to be alive I peed all over myself, embarrassing the police, the dogs owner, and the nurse at the hosptal. I hope you can still love me, because I am all your Swede can be. Pompe penis is better, thank you.
Bob Tedde; do you know Lloyd Bentsen? is he a friend of yours?
Name: lucklesspedestrian-not
all of us in the schizo ward
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 11:32:48
Comments:
I thought up the little message driving into work, and the name, and then slugged it in when I got here before the task-masters could notice.. hit "submit addition" and then when I checked it, it was right above another message from you there with the same name. The very same friggin's name.
Name: lloyd bentsen
lloyd@usagov.com
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 11:21:48
Comments:
Bob Tedde, I know Donald Fagen, he's a friend of mine, and let me tell you, you're no Donald Fagen.
Name: Geena
Clas' only one
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 11:16:06
Comments:
Clas: Ok, I give up. What happened to you at the YMCA? Is it something you can tell me on the GB or would you rather tell me in private? Think about the latter, it maybe evolve into something rather interesting. I still love you my beautiful Swede, and my love for you will never die!
Ruby, Maj, Five Names, et al: Had a wonderful time last night in the chat room. We must do this again sometime, maybe we could set up a usual night or time? Something to ponder over.
Name: TheStranger
are you with me dr. wu?
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 10:21:42
Comments:
have they kidnapped lisa? what do they want for her safe return? i'll do anything. unless they ask for my aja.
Name: Clas
Geena's Tutti Amore
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 10:11:30
Comments:
The Stranger; do you mean that they got this house bugged? Holy mama, is Donald Fagen in some way involve with the CIA? Imean, it's very strange that his music sounds like mine.
Count; great Taoist thoughts. I'll do that. I need that.
Le Bar Bat-visitors; are the Steely songs played in the original key? Can Bob come up to those heights that Fagen do?
Geena; did you know that I love you? Do you love me even if I tell you what happend on YMCA?
Name: TheStranger
you must know it's right
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 09:41:10
Comments:
Clas,
Absolutely, Ken Starr is an expert. I'm sure he's got a file right now on your dog's dick. And beware of tape recorders. They'll stop at nothing.
Name: countzir0
hot licks and rhetoric don't COUNT much for nada
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 08:04:56
Comments:
Well, when I realized that Lebarbat's live brdcst wadn't going to happen I was a bit peeved, but hey, such is life. Did get to see a nice little 5 piece jazz ensemble at Sipango's here in Big-D, and those Martini's are killing me now. Maybe next time we'll be more ready for it.
Clas: Don't worry, I trust you scurvy brother, but do they take American dollars in Sweden? If you ever run into Margot(tall blonde, well built) tell her Zack says "hi."
Taoist thoughts for the day:
Late at night, when everyone is quiet, sit alone and gaze into the mind; then you will notice illusion ending and reality appearing. You gain a great sense of potential in this every time. Once you have noticed reality is appearing yet find that illusion is hard to escape, you also find yourself greatly humbled.
Name: Luckless Pedestrian
by the go-tree
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 07:48:11
Comments:
Ruby:
Soon the warm night breezes start rollin' in off the sea.
Yes, at lantern time, that's when you come to me.--LP
Name: maj©
frontier@uscom.com
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 07:05:38
Comments:
That's just great YGK, I check in to find out how things were, and the first thing i read is you bitching.....it coudn't have bee nthat crowded if you are hung over!! Quit complaining, at least you made it.
Name: YGK
..
Location: Le Bar Bat, NY NY
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 06:49:07
Comments:
Well.....the last thing I heard is that the RA performance of The Steely Damned wasn't able to happen. I saw Pete and his lovely wife Shari 'bout 10 minutes to start up and Pete said it wouldn't happen - and pissed he was about that fact. A valiant try, nontheless. However, those of us who could attend were enourmously pleased with the sound of the band and yes - the horns. It was one of those moments where you wondered how someone could take the album cuts and make them better - live. Every tune that The Damned played was the pinnacle of live Dan(mned) perfection - even from a fan standing off to stage left.
I met Big Fan which was cool, but my only regret about the show is that the place was too crowded. AT 10:30 you had to wait 20 minutes for a beer, and there was no way to figure out who was from the web site. I even don't know if, jeez, Kinky was there - I didn't see the maj@ spilling beer on anyone, Maxine was missing, and Lucky Henry was only a selection on the audio tape.
Damn, I can say this - I'm hungover, I'm at work, my girlfriend doesn't know how I do it, and I wonder what they played between 2-4:30. Overall, a rare treat. Most of the crowd was extremely Dan-friendly, like a Dan-heaven, people nodding and singin along. I guess it was an unofficial DanFest - an awesome show - if you wanna see the Damned, you gotta go.
ygk
Name: Clas
Geena's Al Bundy
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 01:30:12
Comments:
Too bad if it did not work.
Count; you can trust me on this one. I said the Swedish sentense to Geena, would I say something bad to her? No.
The Stranger; well, then he's an expert? Was he around during the Kennedy-days? Did J Edgar Hoover have a file on him?
Ruby; what kind of song is that? Is it from Bundy's? Love and marriage?
Geena; jag vill bolle med dig. Uhh, ponytail? Sorry but mine is only twenty inches, but that is of course when I'm bathing in ice-water.
Name: Lowell George
thefan
Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 at 00:50:22
Comments:
It's so easy to slip. It's so easy to fall. And let your memory drift and do nothin' at all.
All the love that you missed. All the people that you can't recall. Do they really exist at all?
Anybody Missing a Lighter?LG
Name: Mock Turtle
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 23:26:36
Comments:
This blows.
Name: maj©
thats it
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 22:20:56
Comments:
Minah....my man, you would have been fit to be tied.
With no link and champagne gone, I can't think of a reason to stay up......but I probably will.
It's times like these that I hate the Dead. Anyone who's tried to link with the bat knows what I mean, so Dead fans - don't fucking bother.
Kudos to those who tried to establish the line. Effort appreciated. Really.
maj©
Name: RubyBaby
@error #14
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 21:34:19
Comments:
Well, thanks for the sip of champagne, major.
rb
Name: back from the dead
real player@fuck me
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 21:10:52
Comments:
still no freaking webcast I hate computers
Name: maj
damn
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 21:00:07
Comments:
please dont give up!!!!!!!!!
Name: maj©
frontier
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 20:40:54
Comments:
still nada.....
Name: DrMu
can'tseemtogettoyou...
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 20:23:33
Comments:
Geena, Maj: Yes, I received the same dreaded Error 14 (URL not compatible or not answering message) a number of times. Believe it or not for about 48 sec, the midsection of Don't Take Me Alive managed to sneak through after frequent "dialing." The "satellite relay" was no "Hello Broadway:" it sounded as if it eminated from Mizar 5...but some pretty damn good guitar licks especially just before the line: "Got a Case of Dynamite." Then thing jammed up in a hurry. I'll try a couple of more times before I slink to the grocery store then home.
Name: Geena
Clas' woman
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 20:10:32
Comments:
maj: i'm having the same problem
Name: maj©
frontier@uscom.com
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 20:02:37
Comments:
Is the RealPlayer feed from lebarbat working for you or not? If it is, let me know, I'll keep trying. Getting an error 14 message.
Fuck....I'm not there.
m@###!@$@j©
I'll be in the chat room drinking. Join me. I have a cigar for you.
Name: RubyBaby
I'm l@nguid, I'm bittersweet
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 17:58:48
Comments:
Geena: You're such a sweetie and I won't let you go bahooey any longer... the Rats I frequented were at the University of Maryland, where there are several rathskellars. They were all dark & murky, but the one at UMBC (Balto County) was the most quaint. How I wish you had been around then. I could have used a good soul sister friend.the boring ending: First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Clasie & the baby carriage. (We always had the males pushing the strollers for some reason). I'll try & come up with something better, okay?
Luckless Pedestrian: Please recite some more SD lines. Your smooth, sexy voice with it's naturally sensual rhythm is just perfect for it. Can you whisper, "No he can't sleep on the floor- what do you think I'm yelling for?" C'mon...do it.
rb
Name: Pete
STEELY DAMNED WEBCAST BACK ON!
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 16:54:56
Comments:
OK, the guy just calls me after he said there was no way he was going to get the webcast going and to forget the whole thing, and then he calls back a few minutes ago and says THE STEELY DAMNED IS BACK ON!
So, I'm going to put the links back on the lebarbat.com website
As far as I know - The Steely Damned Live from Le Bar Bat will be webcast tonight at approximately 10:30 at lebarbat.com
I hope this is my final comment on this -- keep your fingers crossed.
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 16:00:50
Comments:
Sorry, because of technical problems we will not be able to webcast The Steely Damned tonight. We've been working on this all day on top of everything else, and it's just not gonna happen. It's too bad we didn't have more time. I really apologize if I got your hopes up, but you don't feel as bad as I do; I lost a couple of Ben Franklins.
Name: TheStranger
although i could be wrong
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 15:41:23
Comments:
rose darling, i wasn't aware billy joel wrote a song about me. but i'm not surprised. he looks increasingly desperate.
Name: TheStranger
no one sees and no one knows
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 15:34:57
Comments:
clas, if your dog has any more problems of that nature, you may wish to contact ken starr. but it will probably take him awhile to get back to you. he's been invesigating clinton's dick for four years.
Name: rudy
*
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 14:54:09
Comments:
me on the Hurler: King's Dominion, 6/97.
http://www.pageboy.net/eric/default.htm
COUNT: CUTE sister. rudy
Name: countzir0
looks like it's all systems go for Steely Damned
Location: Live Broadcast,
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 14:24:57
Comments:
Hey Guys: Just went to http://lebarbat.com and clicked on the link for Steely Damned Live Broadcast, realplayer G2 Beta release launched and played a coupla blurbs, then fizzled out and said URL requested is not valid, but at least that's a good sign. It sounded maybe like part of a soundcheck or something, anyways, hopefully it works.
Clas: How do I know you're not saying "Good Morning you aging Swedish slut??" I guess I'll just have to just trust you as a fellow DanFan. You know, I once dated a Swedish exchange student by the name of Margot. I can say one thing--your country produces feisty women, she was a definite Babylon Sister if you know what I mean.
One last thing: Been wondering what you guys look like, if anybody's got pic's send 'em out. If you want to know what the Count looks like you can find my pic on my sister's webpage: the address is http://www.gurlpages.com/obsess/starsie/nownthen.html just scroll down to the bottom, I'm the one on the left(we're twins) Keep in mind that the pic is about two years old or more... see everyone tonite at lebarbat.com!!
Name: Geena
Clas' lover
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 13:40:46
Comments:
Clas:
Yes, Yes, baby, I still love you and I always will, I miss you so very much! I'm glad that Pompe is doing better. I told you that his foreskin was his problem. Now you'll know to trust me for any future veterinary problems. jag vin bolla dig with a ponytail! (i think i said it right)
Name: Babs
bmartine@ic.sunysb.edu
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 12:48:26
Comments:
Gentlemen, I thank you kindly for your quick response and the good Lord willing I shall be there with bells on. As for this page it
looks as if lately I shall spend my time here.
Name: Shari
@petefogel@lebarbat.com
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 12:46:26
Comments:
At this point, we're having a few technical problems -- the laptop we rented doesn't work. We'll do our best to fix it or find another one, and if we don't get a chance to post again, we already put the link up on lebarbat.com just in case we can get it going.
Hope this works, because I just came from the soundcheck and the band sounds great!
Name: Clas capitalist
Geena's lover
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 12:11:59
Comments:
Uuuuh, I want ten percent if he get a rise of salary.
Name: Clas
around the neck
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 12:06:53
Comments:
Countzir0; hubby dubby scoobir her ska vi see wa de wa vi hadde salt ou peppar e de den bucket eller va de humm de va hae de vae?
For your brodda; God morgon min vackra kvinna. (good maurghaun minn vakkra kvinnah) That's "good morning my beautiful woman".
Geena; God morgon min vackra kvinna.
Lisa? Are you still around here somewhere?
Name: Countzir0
Steely Dan Goddamnit
Location: Big-D, aka Hades, cuz its fuckin hot here
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 10:59:08
Comments:
Well, Eurasian wife, I'm glad that my rendition of what Dr. Wu looks like inside my mind might have enlightened you. Although, I personally think, and I've said it before, that listening to SD is like looking at a piece of surrealistic art, or reading a really good poem, and each person interprets these things differently according to previous experiences(programming). I've been getting a bit deeper than usual as I'm reading a new book on the Taoist religion(I've considered myself a Taoist for several years now). It's called Back to Beginnings, Reflections on the Tao by Huanchu Daoren, and translated by a fellow Irishman by the name of Thomas Cleary. I'd recommend it to any of the wonderful, scurvy strangers who sign this GB.
Clas: My twin brother just got a job as a marketing specialist at a major bank in the US, and his boss is an elderly Swedish woman. Think you could suggest a few words for a morning greeting to this lady(I think he's trying to earn his brownie pts). Oh, and any help with phonetics would be appreciated, all I know of the Swedish language I learned from watching The Muppet Show. Gotta love that Swedish chef...
Everyone cross your fingers and hope for this Real Audio broadcast, you say 10:30 EST? I guess that's 9:30 Dallas time, I'll be trying to connect, and maybe at least five or six other people (those of us here in the GB) will be tuned in.... what is it, www.WJAZ.com? j/k.
Name: Big Fan
waithingfor thunderstorms@ to pass
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 10:42:01
Comments:
Looking back in the archives the first post was by St. Al - a sort of A. G. Bell type post on 7/23/95, but the first outsider post was on 7/25/95. I remember I started lurking here sometime in Sept of 95 just in time for all of the juicy rumours about a possible tour in 96. Which ever date - HB Guestguest book and thanks St. Al, it's been a wild 3 years to be a SD fan!
I might be wrong , but I think you have to pay to get the RealVideo feature - at least you used to. I just installed RealAudio Plus G2 Beta version but havn't tried it - I believe you have to pay to get this also.
Name: the Eurasian wife
kamfire98@hotmail.com
Location: igy,
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 10:32:27
Comments:
Countsir0,
I like and highly agree with your evaluation of Dr.Wu. I listened to it just the other day as I was cleaning my apartment, and that song's lyrics always remained a mystery. After figuring it out it became quite clear (to me at least) that the good ol' doc was a professor(probably Philosophy) drunk at a barstool and Fagan was a student who wanted to get wasted all the same until he found his mentor in the local saloon. It's fairly obvious they both had a long day's night and had just broken up with their respective women. However, you have me second-guessing the gender of the lyrics. Now I must investigate. Thanks for the insight. Please keep in mind the best part of the song is the sax solo.
And as for the Damned concert, had I'd known about it, I would've gone to see them. Hell it's only 4 1/2 hours, provided the damned state troopers take their thruway naps. Can anyone please keep me posted on either their tour schedule or regular house of jam sessions via the GB or the e-mail posted above. Thanx.
Name: Doc Kelly
Here at the Dude Ranch (flyover territory)
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 10:17:59
Comments:
Pete: We're anxiously awaiting final details...(.)
Name: YGK
..
Location: New York, NY
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 09:49:44
Comments:
Babs: It's The Steely Damned - from San Diego - live 14-piece band, tonight at 10:30. Email Pete Fogel to get on the list....
Name: Timeless Voyager Press
daves88keys@hotmail.com
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 09:47:48
Comments:
lisa x: You are great. The mast is within sight - Let's talk to Dr. Wu, sidestep the shadows.
Name: Luckless Pedestrian
who's on first?
Location: Va Beach (holding chairs for the DanFest),
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 08:36:56
Comments:
Hmmm...
Either my moniker is being used by a someone even newbier than I or I have malappropriated the handle of some elder GBer.
luckless pedestrian-who's-fav-lyric-is-viper-related:
are you new or old?(My favorite lyric is also from DB:
That shape is my shade
There where I used to stand.)--LP
Name: Babs
bmartine@ic.sunysb.edu
Location: stonybrook, ny usa
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 08:30:05
Comments:
wonderin' if any md w/ 1/2 a heart would tell me whats happening @ LBB tonight, just got into town and been out of the loop, not to mention my first time here.
Name: Mock Turtle
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 08:11:17
Comments:
Can't RealAudio also broadcast video?
Name: Clas
Geena's Cat (got the eye, call it pirat radar)
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 07:20:07
Comments:
During the day I have been busy looking up the English word for "förhud", the skin that surrounds the "head" of the penis, the skin that is taken away when you circumsize. Well, I can't find the word on the net (does it exist a word like that in English?), so can we all agree to call the "förhud", "beforeskin"? Beforeskin, sounds great uh? Okay, we have finally found out what kind of disease Pompe is suffering from. It's Beforeskin-Catarrh!
Beforeskin-Catarrh! Taste that word for a while, it's pretty cool!
So, Pompe says Hi and Thank You to Geena for her Vet-skills and kindfull thoughts, to Ruby and The Girls (with a special look in his eye for miss T) for their compassion and kind concern, Minah world for the Bag-Balm (uh, that was real messy (my note)) and everybody on this GBook for the "get well soon now Pompe". Pompe is now resting, it has been a busy day.
And another thing; can you believe this bullshit I witness every morning; the dog must go to take his first morning-piss, and the cat, who has been out all night, comes in and goes straight up to his sandbox in the bathroom to take HIS piss! They meet in the doorway, every morning! Dog out, cat in.
Geena my Sole Mio Tutti Frutti, where are you today? You don't love me anymore? Tell me I'm wrong!
Name: Big Fan
already on the wayeven thoughi'm@work
CT USA
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 05:58:08
Comments:
Doc Kelly: Yes, RealAudio will work with a 486/66 but barely - really depends on the modem speed though. Their home page www.realaudio.com has free downloads of "older" versions (read for older machines and Windows 3.1) and has a pretty good menu where you fill in your system capabilities and OS and then it tells you which version to download. Good luck!
Rose: Yes, as with several other guest book posters I live in CT. Unlike others who live on the Gold Coast, I live in the far northwest hills in a very rural community about 1200' above sea level. 12 miles to the nearest gas station, only about 4 ISP's who have a local phone number you can dial, forget any of the big boys. What would I do without the internet and DirectTV.
Weather for Le Bar Bat tonight: a mix of hazy sun and clouds. not quite as hot but continued humid with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. high in the lower 90s. southwest wind around 15 mph and gusty. I hope the air conditioning is working.
Guess I'll have to pack the umbrella. Let's see Rt 8 to I84 to I684 to Saw Mill Pkwy to Henry Hudson Pkwy to 57th street - there I think I can visualize that.
Name: lisa's friend
get the net jim
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 23:34:09
Comments:
I almost forgot Lisa if u still have my number let me know whats happening on here from time to time!
Have fun a Dan fest 3!
Name: sammy aka kid or bookkeepers son
no longer exist
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 23:30:34
Comments:
Hi everyone, my computer is on the frits and I was lucky to even
boot up to write this but my faith in computers has reached a
all time low, If u know of me then u know I have only writing on
here for about 3 months because that when I got this computer and
the first thing I wrote when I got to yahoo was Steely Dan!
However if this fucking computer is already taking a shit after
3 months after the intial cost broke me not including the software then I will quit while I'm ahead I shall fix it and sell it! I only thing I will miss about the computer is talking on here and the chat room where I have meet very interesting people. who knows maybe one day I will be back I will try to log on where ever I can from time to time. bye for now
p.s. lisa, rigs, and dragon I will miss you guys!
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 20:56:33
Comments:
Regarding the live webcast of The Steely Damned at Le Bar Bat, it's about a 90% go right now, just have a few more things to take care of tomorrow. I'll try to confirm this when I know for sure, otherwise, just log on to Le Bar Bat's site tomorrow night at 10:30.
Tomorrow night (Thursday)
approximately 10:30/10:45 PM Eastern
(I expect we'll be uploading the entire show -- till 3:30 AM)
http://lebarbat.comYou'll need a Real Audio player
Name: FiveNames
@ Magnolia Boulevard
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 19:44:49
Comments:
Is the webcast happening? Am I missing it? HELP! Can someone tell me how to get there?
Name: Rose Darling
@the fearsome excavation
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 19:15:04
Comments:
The Stranger et. al.
With only you, and what I've found
We'll wear the weary hours down...
P.S. are you also the Stranger B. Joel sang about?Dean Malenko:
Your musical education is progressing well.Five Names:
You were not lying. And don't avoid JB on my behalf.Geena:
Have they brought back the Boston Rag yet?
Tell all your buddies that it ain't no drag...Big Fan:
Do you live in CT? I'm from there originally.Anyone:
How old is this guestbook tomorrow?!? And who's baking the cake?
Name: mWorld
khillman@lightspeed.net
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 16:52:27
Comments:
Pete: I'm gonna miss that webcast, damn, perhaps you'll post some bits on your sounds page for those of us sentenced to the cow watch?
Happy Birthday to the GuestBook tomorrow, and Thanks! O' Sainted One...(Forgive the early post, I'll be away from all this beloved technology for a while...).
To all going to LBB: Have a great time!!!(and stay a safe distance from the maj© if he's holding a beer...)
mW
Name: StAlphonzo
stalfnzo@seanet.com
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 15:09:51
Comments:
ATTN: Rudy and mWorld -- please send me a message at the following e-mail address: pbeemer@technologixinc.com. My address book is corrupted.
Pete: Damn fine idea!
Name: DrMu
yesI'llbethere
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 14:15:05
Comments:
Pete/Bob/anybody: What TIME (Eastern,Central,Grenwich?) will be sweetness we've been longing for begin for us dryside listeners? Watch out for the µ patrol!
Countzir0: BGO is out of Newark...just discovered it via the web about a month ago...classic stuff
Name: Mad Dougal
Dougall.com
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 13:59:11
Comments:
What is the meaning of the morning rain?
Man/nature/metaphor, locked into a semiotic code without a key, a killer hangover just to make travel even worse. The carriage window cool and hard against my hot forehead, and a leap in the dark. The start of a great adventure. Chug, chug, chug.
Name: Not My Nancy
Under the bored-walk
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 13:10:40
Comments:
Jacky,
You're not my Jacky.
Try:http://www.steelydan.com/songbook.html
Missing the Damned gig--would love a .ra file to play later.
Have a ball, my brothers and sisters. Wish I was there.
Mostly lurking,
The Nance
Name: Jacky
rabacus@csi.com
Location: Ft. Collins, CO USA
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 11:55:25
Comments:
I was browsing a few months ago and found a page on the "Mu Major" chord. I saved the page as a file, but the graphics do not save, so I don't have diagrams of the mu major chord.
1. Does anyone know where this article about Mu Major chord is?
2. Is there a way to save images along with text with IE 4.0?3. Does anyone know where to find guitar solo transcriptions for the Dan's dongs?
Much obliged if you can help!
Name: D.R.
else ware
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 11:33:50
Comments:
...whenever.
Name: Damned Right
every ware
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 11:26:06
Comments:
I've seen The Steely Damned 6 or 7 times here in SoCal in the last coupla years and have raved about them in some detail to you folks. Having been born a few blocks west of Le Bar Bat, it is particularly poignant that I miss tonight's show...
But WOW, that'd be great if me and my cronies could listen via the dry side.
Name: Countzir0
Re: to Live Broadcast of Steely Damned
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 10:48:26
Comments:
I'd definitely dig on a live broadcast as making it to Le Bar Bat would be an impossiblility, that is unless someone wants to pay for aticket from Dallas to NY?? If you do it though, would it be possible whatsoever to make it compliant with Realplayer's G2 Beta release? For anybody who hasn't checked it out, it's a great improvement on 5.0. It has presets for all different types of music including JAZZ!! I've been listening to WBGO all day long, not sure exactly where it's coming from, although I know it's east of the Mississippi since it starts with W...Prolly somewhere close to all of you guysers (we say y'all down here).
Listening to Dr. Wu, and in my mind I picture a couple of guys who are regulars in some darkly lit bar, getting obliterated. And Dr. Wu's been having trouble with a bad breakup with one of his girlfriends, and Wu is drunk to the point of falling off the barstool. Fagen sorta slaps him on the face and says, "are you with me doctor? are you with me doctor???" But I can't tell if the lyrics are written from a male or female perspective. It just presents such a vivid picture in my mind, maybe that's why I like it so much. That reminds me--I can't find my Katy Lied CD. Oh, well, guess I'll have to go buy the third copy of it so far, it keeps getting stolen by people who claim they aren't DanFans...closet DanFans, I think.
Name: Doc Kelly
Here at the Dude Ranch
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 10:11:26
Comments:
The Damned on the Internet? Great idea! Will my 486-66 be capable of running Real Audio? How much memory does it require?
Name: Steve v
wordsmith
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 09:09:19
Comments:
Pete: I just posted a promo blurb on that new Steely message board...for what it is worth....(RE: Internet Broadcast of Steely Damned)
Name: rudy
STILL humid
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 09:03:57
Comments:
fave line:last stanza from "your gold teeth" (I), pulled from Big Joe Williams:
"there ain't nothin in Chicago for a monkey woman to do"......then the moan from Don.....oooaahhhh.someone said something about t-shirt logos for next month's Fanfeß: i can be coerced into submitting a design if someone has the materials to make it happen...
rudy
Name: Steve V. Dan
way out in California
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 08:59:50
Comments:
Hey Pete: re: Internet broadcast...sounds great...
....but why does this remind me of Marconi securing his antenna to a kite off the coast of Long Island circa 1904?
Name: Clas
Geena's man
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 08:37:16
Comments:
The scaff-
old
was too
old.
Minah - Pompe on YMCA! I think we have something here!
Geena - have you heard my story about what happend on YMCA, 30-something street, Manhattan, 1980?
Name: Big Fan
scared to just walk the streets
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 07:35:23
Comments:
Woke up this morning and the Hartford paper has something on the front page about midtown NYC being closed down with a picture of collasping buildings. I'm thinking Chicken Little was right and the sky is falling - or I had watched too much Godzilla or Armagedon or Deep Impact or I don't know, they are all the same. Then I think, OH NO - Steely Dammed is in town. In reality a scafold collapsed on 43rd between 7th and 6th - killed at least one person. Pete - are you guys ok?
I think broadcasting the show would be cool. This seems like the best place to advertise - if it wasn't such short notice some of the home pages could put it there. I knew I should have gotten that recordable CD player.
Name: Clas
Tutti frutti Geena!
Location: Geenatown,
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 02:44:53
Comments:
Fezo; Yeah, no big deal but I think I am right. On the innersleeve to the vinylalbum the lyrics that is writtwen says "programmed by fellows with compassion and vision". But, let us listen to song and hear if Fagen really sings that.
Zeke; have a nice trip!
Geena! Have you missed me during the night? You're right, in the morning the demons are gone. And my sternum is filled with joy and thunder, I wanne take you to Maine! We're gonna sit on the roof to a ciderhouse and we'll see the ocean. I'll tend you. Oh, jag älskar dig så in the hell much! Do you still love me tomorrow?
Ruby! Can a man tend a woman as well as he tend those rabbits?
My fave line is;
"...won't you pour me a Cuban breeze Geena..."
or
"...set design and construction: Gale Sasson, Vern Yenor..."
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 00:13:59
Comments:
I ran into an old friend tonight that used to run the live feeds from WLIR FM in Long Island in the late 70's. He asked me if I wanted him to broadcast The Steely Damned show live from Le Bar Bat Thursday night via Real Audio. Since the date's so close and we really can't advertise it too many other places on the web, I wanted to know if this is worth doing. You all are probably the only people that will know to tune in, so I was hoping to get some feedback from you -- the sooner the better. If we decide to do this, I'll get back to you on the address, etc, but I'm sure it will be linked on Le Bar Bat's site (lebarbat.com). At this point, all we need to do now is find or rent a laptop for the night. Also, if you know of any ways to quickly get the word out on this, I'd appreciate it.
By the way, BOB TEDDE, if you're reading this, call me. It just occurred to me that maybe I should run this by you first.
Moray Eel, would you tune in to this? You'd save me about six grand in unsalted butter.
Name: Big Fan
krouse@javanet.com
Location: Anywhere, USA
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 21:13:33
Comments:
YGK:
Look below for link to a picture of me or go to John G's site under Mansfield, Mass. I havn't changed at all in two years - LOL. Glasses, about 5'9', mustache - we will either look like we just left a Steely Dan concert or a L. L. Bean sponsored camp in Maine - although usually I can't tell the difference. Hope to see you there - first drink is on me!
Name: Geena
Ti amo Clas
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 20:31:08
Comments:
Ruby: You are a most bewitching soul and your beauty cannot be surpassed, but I still want to know if you and I went to the same Rathskellar? The answer to this burning question is driving me bahooey!
Clas & Geena sitting in a tree k-i-ss-i-n-g…. do you remember how to finish this? I'd love to hear another version of it.
Clas: How can you ask such an inane question like do I still love you? You know the answer to that; my love for you is like an eternal flame. Tell me your dream. When the demon is at your door, in the morning it won't be there no more. I am never out of reach O' King of my world. I'm just a phone call away my betrothed, and your darkstar will be with her Scandanavian sun-god very soon. Jag älskar dig så jävla mycket!
"everywhere around me I see jealousy and mayhem"Stranger: I would be interested in attending the next session of your telemarketing biker chick classes. Sign me up please!
No cod? Damn, I was going to send you the one that I caught off the coast of Nantucket this weekend. I can ice pack and Fed Ex it to you overnight. Still interested? Thank you for your wonderful commentary on the Clas and Geena relationship. I can exchange that cod for Maine lobsters, if you so desire.
Schwinn: I love you my soul brother! You stand in the shadows, lurking and looking so outrageously cool and undaunted, then you enter, execute your hit and quietly leave with your hands still meticulously unscathed. Expect a case of Slick 50 in the mail along with a dozen assorted varieties of Kupelman's bagels. Give my love to the enchanting lisa.
Name: Doc Kelly
Here at the Dude Ranch
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 18:57:17
Comments:
Yo! Finally recovered from attending the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival... 3 days out in 100+°F... I spent the entire weekend at the jazz stage. Friday evening: Mike Metheny group followed by the Pat Metheny group. PMG was absolutely fantastic!!! amazingly enough it was the first time the Metheny brothers had shared a venue... Saturday evening's highlight was David Sanborn. Sunday included John Scofield (awesome), Kevin Mahogany (not too half bad), and Boney James (kinda like a cross between Kenny G and Sanborn)... It's amazing what commercial smooth jazz radio stations have done to "modern" jazz. This Boney James dude doesn't have half the talent that Sanborn has, but with repetitious airplay on the local smooth jazz station, his commercial schlock was just what the local's wanted... it's sad...
Name: Smirnoff Citrus Twist
daves88keys@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 16:51:38
Comments:
YGK: Between 8th and 9th. Do they have the Twisted Bottles? Thursday, the 23rd, Danm cool.
Name: FiveNames
@Ditch out in the Valley
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 16:05:58
Comments:
Well, I just read the last couple of days worth of posts and felt compelled to throw my 2 piastras in:
Rose: "Now here I stand at the edge of my embattled illusion,
looking into you."
- My favorite line from a Jackson Browne song. That one rips my heart out of my chest and pitches it across the room like an annoying alarm clock every time I hear it. How can one NOT like Jackson Browne? Perhaps you think I'm crazy, Rose, but maybe I'm just growing old. You think? Don't worry, this is the last unsolicited reference to JB you will read from me in this guestbook. We now return you to your regular programming.Favorite line from SD, though, to my knowledge, no one has asked:
"Those days are gone forever, over a long time ago."
And you know what? I'd hazard to guess that none of you Danfans who just read that last line were able to avoid appending "oh yeah" on the end of it. Am I lying?
Name: Rose Darling
@IplayjustwhatIfeel
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 14:54:16
Comments:
Luckless Pedestrian and all others:
You're welcome. Share more favorite lyrics anytime.
Anyone else?
Name: Zeke
trainthangerror
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 14:12:20
Comments:
Another Brain Fart: About the train sound, it's after ...might as well die.....(here)
Late.
Name: Zeke
found-it
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 14:00:20
Comments:
Clas: Nice of you to ask. I'm doing fine. Every year I plan a trip to
Destin Fla., will be going soon. Leaving this heat to go somewhere else and sweat. A very cool place to enjoy the Dan.
I did find the info. on Lowell . The Feat page has a link to the CD. Clas, check it out, Jackson Browne, as well as Bonnie Rait,
J.D. Souther, Ricky Lawson, and many others pay tribute.I have many fav lines, but for some reason when I listen to "King of The World" there is a horn part, I think, that sounds like an
on-coming train, ... is the king of the world as far as I know...
(train sound here) then into that cool guitar solo.
Hey, a little strange, I know.Fezeaux: Thx for the Lowell lead.
Name: dean malenko
TideRacer2@aol.com
Location: dover, DE US
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 13:49:27
Comments:
i love steely dan and i'm only 18!!!!!! they rock, my favorite album is there first big time one CAN'T BUY A THRILL. i have every album they have ever made. i also have fagens two solos and beckers one.
Name: RubyBaby
Plan B! Plan B!
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 12:38:44
Comments:
RazorBoy: You've paid closer attention that I thought. Was it the Tina Turner shoes that gave me away? Tell me about The Balm... I had no idea I captivate a soul. However, I am totally captivated by life. I'm loving it even when it hurts.
Do I like the hammond solo in RubyBaby? Does chain lightening feel so good?
moray eel: Your Plan B is pretty wild! I have a feeling that Oleander & I could learn to work well together in a situation like that. Alas - I am detained that evening already. But I do hope good ol' Pete sends you out there!
Are you still having a danfest at your place? (I wanna hear hot cross buns)
Clas & Geena sitting in a tree
k-i-ss-i-n-g
rb
Name: Babs
CA
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 12:17:05
Comments:
luckless: that's my favorite as well. beautiful.
Name: luckless pedestrian
they closed the package store
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 11:59:56
Comments:
I crawl like a viper through these suburban streets
make love to these women, languid and bittersweet.thanks for the chance to share favorite rhyming sentence of all time.
Name: Luckless Pedestrian
this.super.highway
Location: Va Beach (jealous?),
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 10:57:49
Comments:
[I'm posting this without having read the full weekend's backlog, so it may have already been covered, but...]
The liner notes for "Home at Last" just say "synthesizer". No mention of a mellatron. Now I'm no expert, but is there any reason why a digital synthesizer couldn't have produced that bit of solo? After the problems the boys had with the melodeon(?) on "Do It Again", I would bet that they would avoid sensitive/tricky gadgets like head lice.
--LP
Name: Gina
Geena's mother
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 10:26:16
Comments:
i know.
Name: fezo
mercenary.territory
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 10:05:11
Comments:
Clas: are you sure about the lyrics to IGY. I actually checked one of the lyric sites before I posted and saw what you just posted but my memory of the song is different. And I just heard it yesterday in the grocery store. Whatever . . . no big deal
also, what's the Jackson Browne album that has "World In Motion" and "Chasing You Through The Night" on it. Great songs.
Zeke: is the Lowell tribute out? I saw it mentioned on the Feat site (www.littlefeat.net) a couple of months back but didn't know it was going to be released already. Lowell ruled, excellent writer and singer.
"some kind of man can't do anything wrong
if I see him I'll tell him you're waiting"
Name: Clas, Geena's Love
Jag älskar dig så jävla mycket!
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 09:49:17
Comments:
Fezo; "...programmed by fellows with compassion and vision..." oooops, that was Edd's apartment, sorry.
Zeke; how are you doing? It's hot uh? Did you ever hear Jackson Browne's "Song for missing persons"? He wrote it for Lowell's daughter.
The Stranger; that was very nice of you to say so. I think you are a very generous man.
Geena; do you still love me? Have you had lunch today? Rain dear?
Name: TheStranger
rikki lost my number
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 09:47:34
Comments:
geena,
we are an equal opportunity employer. all operators are graduates of the hells angels motorcycle mama school of charm. sorry, no checks or cod.
Name: TheStranger
spent the last piaster
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 09:29:00
Comments:
lyrics---
rose darling come to me
snake mary’s gone to bed
all our sleeping sounds of love can not disturb her in her night or raise her sleeping head.
all i ask of you is make my wildest dreams come true
no one sees and no one knows
rose darling come to me
snake mary dreams along
I would guess shes in detroit with lots of money in the bank although I could be wrong
you must know its right
the spore is on the wind tonight
you wont feel it till it growsor simply---
look at all the white men on the streetor --
i was on the other side of no tomorrowon geena & clas relationship:
with us they share the power of mystery, poetry, longing, voyeruism, romance, wit, sexual longings, intelligence, simultaneous love requited and unrequited.what's not to like?
Name: countzir0
Back from The Emu Ranch by the Sea--er, sorta
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 09:18:52
Comments:
Hey EVeryone
Just got back from a whole weekend on a Lake Texoma Emu Ranch. I had my first experience "skurfing." If you've never heard of it, it's like waterskiing, but on a surfboard. We were out for two days straight on my buddies' speedboat. I feel like I've got a Kerouacian case of Thrombepheblitis now. I feel pain in muscles I didn't even know that I had!Emu meat doesn't necessarily hit the palette like any other of the meats that I've tried. Any of our resident GB chefs or chefettes have any ideas on recipes? I'm going back to the Ranch next weekend...
Question about lyrics to "Kid Charlemagne". I've heard that the song's about William Owsley--You know the infamous acid dealer who printed colorful dancing bears on his tabs and who followed the Dead around? You know it gives references like "all those Day-Glo freaks who used to paint their face" (which I'm sure is a reference to Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters) and "everyone stopped to stare at your technicolor motorhome." These lyrics would point towards at least an Owsley-esque persona. I'd just heard rumors and was wondering if anybody had heard or knew for sure(that would be an SD/GD connection!!). Oh, by the way, this is not an attempt to bring back a resurgence in the GD vs. SD skirmish that occurred in earlier GB entries, just a DanFan Q.
Favorite SD song of all time: Dr. Wu for sure. Excellent sax solos and "are you with me doctor" repeats almost in mantra style...it gives me goosepimples of joy every time I hear it.
Name: YGK
..
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 09:01:44
Comments:
BigFan: There's a bar on the main floor where, I believe, the band will play. The last Dan-type-vention with Rockola took place in that room - and that's where I met a few Danfolks - so, perhaps my girlfriend and I will catch up with you...
oh, me, 6'0" with a full-trimmed beard - NYcentric - hope to see you there....
ygk
Name: Zeke
missin' Lowell
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 08:51:05
Comments:
??? Hey, I know this is a Dan page, but I'm trying to get some feedback on a tribute CD for Lowell George. Has anyone heard
anything from this CD. I'm a huge fan of his and any info. is appreciated.I was listening to R.L Jones, Pirates, last night, the horns remind me of Gaucho.
Did anyone catch the Stevie Wonder special on Public TV?
He talked about the recording of Songs In The Key Of Life.
Danman Dean Parks was there playing acoustic guitar.Late.
Name: Geena
gal of Clas
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 08:35:12
Comments:
only my mother knows for sure.
Name: Big Fan
krouse@javanet.com
CT USA
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 08:29:01
Comments:
YGK - My wife and I will be there - we plan to get to LBB about 9:00 + or - and stay till it's over - or the fat lady sings whichever comes first. Is there a prefered place to camp out at the bar?
Name: YGK
..
Location: New York, NY
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 07:21:19
Comments:
...just a few days until The Steely Damned at Le Bar Bat in NYC...
who's gonna show? I'll be there with a friend or two...
ygk
Name: fezo
gonnawalkuptohertonight
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 05:21:41
Comments:
fav lyrics:
just machines that make big decisions
programmed my friends with passion and vision
and
the band was hot so
they danced the famous merango
now we dolly back
now we fade to black
Name: ooops!
damm!
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 03:40:26
Comments:
that was from Bruce Hornsbys album "Hot House", the song is "White wheeled limousine". Buy and listen!
Mitch; oh yes, the B3's are still around. You hear lots of it on Jackson Brownes "Looking East". Buy and listen! (you can put the organ apart in two pieces when you're transporting it)
Name: Clas
Jag älskar Geena!
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 03:31:52
Comments:
Oh, I forgot to say that Pompe is better today! Little by little the red on his penis is fading.
While I'm on again, I have some heavy lines here;
"Well she walked into town in a long white gown
And the band played on with no one around
And the rice was gone oh hours ago
And the white wheeled limousine's standing alone
(With no one around at the reception, the band plays tunes from the fake book-Nardis!)"
Name: Clas
Geena is my loveboat
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 03:18:25
Comments:
Geena! I had the most strange night! Feverdreams, bittersweet and painfull, still joyfull in a way. You were so out of reach! Oh sole mio min mio! Tutti frutti cara mia! En esta hora , excactamento, un man esta en la calle all alone, he's waiting for his dark star to show up like inverted stardust crossing the blue sky. Mama mia baby, never leave me!?
Schwinn - you know what? I've finally found out what a "Schwinn" is! I saw this US-movie about a family, one of the kids wanted a Schwinn for his birthday!
The best line is; "I've been waiting for something to happen, for a week or a month or a year..." It's from "Lives In The Balance".
Rose - barf, are you sick? Just let it out, else it will come out on the inside, eventually.
Name: Wrong Guestbook
Steely Dan anyone?
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 02:38:30
Comments:
you WOULD, schoolboy!
Name: Schwinn
Lay-Z-Boy
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 02:03:57
Comments:
Wong Guesbook: Speak for yourself, Mr. Chinese Apple Blossom! I happen to ENJOY Geena's discourse with Clas and if you don't, then make like your handle and get back to where you belong! Where that is, I have no idea--and I'd like to keep it that way.
City of Bagels,SEMB
Name: davedownunder
here@thewesternworld
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 19:57:11
Comments:
You slip away for a few days and it takes forever to catch up on the reading. I need a scorecard. Back the GB perusal.
Name: Wrong Guestbook
Again & again
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 19:37:29
Comments:
Geena- Nothing you say to Clas on this GB is a pleasure to view!
Name: Geena
jag älskar Clas mycket!
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 18:14:44
Comments:
Rose Darling: When two people are in love, everyday is Valentine's Day, just ask lisa. In answer to your questions: YES and Yes!
Clean this mess up or else we'll all end up in jail.
Those testtubes and the scale,
Just get them all out of here
Is there gas in the car?
Yes, there's gas in the car!
I think the people down the hall
Know who you are.
Careful what you carry
'cause the man is wise.
You are still an outlaw in their eyes.
Stranger: 8.95? would that be cash, check, Mastercard, American Express or gold dubloons? I hear the rupee is doing very well right now, and are the operators really standing by or just sitting around making origami airplanes? Bicycles will only kill you if you ride more than one at the same time. Kids, don't try this at home!
Clas: What I want to say to you is XXX rated and not suitable for the viewing pleasure of this fine family oriented GB. jag älskar dig con tutto mio cuore! I have to get back to my Swedish lessons now.
Name: mitch
wjaz- mt. belzoni
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 17:59:48
Comments:
Razor Boy: I love the Hammond B3,does it still get played? I heard it was very heavy to transport..what a sound.. Rose Darling: Except for the White ALBUM (Beetles) keep on puking... Edd: Are you sure, Xmas season is the biggest selling time for music.? Moray eel: That hot drawn butter on their feminine forms sounds like a winner to me.
Name: DrMu
equaltime
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 16:36:25
Comments:
RD: Well, I cant'e resist pugging a line from Doanld Fagen's Kamadiriad.
I think Oleander has mentioned this one before for it's aliteration:"In the summers all the swells
Join in the search for sun and sand"
Name: DrMu
%$##$%^
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 16:22:43
Comments:
cinfusion=confusion...see what I mean
Name: DrMu
hideinhere
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 16:20:33
Comments:
RD: Where do I start? I'm, not sure I can pin down a favorite. But on the subject of alienation, the lyrics to Girlfriend from 11TOW where a lonely soul personalizes a television in a funny and ironic tale of pathos: There are lots of great lines, but on the alienation theme:
"Dust and despair,
Cobwebs and cinfusion,
Collecting in the corner of my room"or
"Stranded between
the Green Acres of my good intentions.
and the Twilight Zone of zero self-control"
Name: Edd
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 16:20:00
Comments:
re: John Henry - "What does this mean?"
It's bad news. They're apparently still tracking, and that'll push the new one out till some year that begins with a 2.
Name: TheStranger
king of the western world
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 16:06:14
Comments:
rose darling,
favorite lyrics? a fine question.
for starters ---
'lay down your jackson and you will see the sweetness you've been crying for.' (or words to that effect)it's poetic, hip, clever, sad & sweet all at once. talk about packing lots of material in a small suitcase.
next?
Name: Rose Darling
@gottabesomebody'sbaby
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 15:00:27
Comments:
Clas:
Hey man, we can't talk about the Beatles enough for me. Perhaps the Moody's as well. But if we start in on Jackson Browne or (eeeccccchhhhhh) Bruce Hornsby, I'm gonna puke all over this here keyboard.Geena & Clas:
Are you guys in any way, shape or form ACTUALLY in love in the non-virtual sense? Like, have you even really met? (Somehow I don't think I'll get a serious answer on this one.) `Cause it seems like perpetual Valentine's Day to me around here."No marigolds in the Promised Land,
There's a hole in the ground where they used to grow,
Any man left on the Rio Grande,
He's the king of the world, as far as I know..."
Truly the poetry of alienation...anybody wanna tell me their favorite lyrics?
Name: Razor BOy
joebj@compmore.net
Location: Kanata, Ont Canada
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 14:20:14
Comments:
Ruby - Somehow I always knew that your toes were one of your erogoneous zones - Yes, I would be a pushover for any type of massage, especially with THE BALM. Ruby, why doth thou captivate us so? Do you like the piano or Hammond solo from "Nightfly" on your signature tune?
All you Danfest delegates - give us some tidbits before and after the big event - Really - we want to know your greatest of expectations, your thoughts when in the midst of le glorieux and reflections post Fest. For all us unfortunates who couldn't get there.
Name: John henry
records galore
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 13:10:25
Comments:
Hey everybody check out page 47 of the new July 25 issue of Billboard magazine. Here's What it says, no foolijng,:
"At Clinton Recording Studios, Steely Dan's Walter Becker and Donald Fagen worked on an album with longtime studio collaborators Elliot Scheiner and Roger Nichols; guests included bassist Tom Barney, keyboardist Ted Baker, guitarists Dean Parks and Paul Jackson Jr., and drummers Mike White, Vinny Colaiuta, and Sonny Emory. Assisting Scheiner and Nichols were Clinton's Ken Ross and Pete Scriba."
What does htis mean!!? Anybody.?
Name: Clas
Jag Älskar Geena
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 11:11:53
Comments:
LoveBob; yeah, that's right! I used to connect a Wah-Wah to my Hohner Clavinet, and that was not fucking cool, but at the time I thought so.
Tell me, are those nice old ladies still sitting at the information desk at Newark? Say hallo from me, they were very kind.
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: DAN-ville, VA
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 11:11:21
Comments:
ahh, the wonderful wah! I like to use 'em not only for the actual wah effect but just to find the right frequency boost for that massive feedbacky, rude yet somehow pleasing tone and just let it set there without moving the pedal during a solo kinda thing. I've just got a Jim Dunlop without any bells and whistles....I guess now all the players are gonna tell me about how much better the old ones were. Which reminds me of a joke:
How many guitar players does it take to change a light bulb?
Four, one to screw it in and three to bitch about how much better the old one was.
later y'all....*poof*
Name: lovebob
looking for my luggage in Newark
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 10:14:44
Comments:
wah-wah (wä-wä) n. Sweepable mid-range frequency guitar effect that makes King Of The World sound so fucking cool.
Name: TheStranger
Mt. Belzoni
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 09:34:52
Comments:
geena,
sorry to hear about your unfortunate chemical experience after having ingested merchandise from our catalog. rest assured we stand behind our products. send details of your problem along with 8.95 for shipping & handling. 1 800-GONIFFS. operators are standing by to take your call.those bicycles will fucking kill you.
june lockhart,
i'm on your trail (tail?)
Name: Dr. Laura
blowme
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 08:28:27
Comments:
Mellotron, Schmellotron, give it a rest already.
Ok, I've got one for you Mello-Heads, why are they called
APARTments when there all TOGETHER?Next instrument please.
Let's talk about the wah-wah for a wahile.
Name: Clas
I Love Geena So In i helvete mycket!
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 02:33:45
Comments:
Moray Eel; if it's "B", I'll be the Empire of China. Pete Fogel can do many things but he can't get Oleander into that.
Geena - jag älskar dig!
Name: moray eel
blue jeans and a t-shirt
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 01:40:49
Comments:
Pete: On you dime? Does this mean:
A: I get in the place at a reduced price or...
Or does this mean:
B: That you'll fly me in from Chicago (1st class, of course); and put me up in some fine hotel (swanky, real swanky), arrange for me to have an escort for the evening (preferably Ruby Baby or Oleander - hmm, why choose? Ruby Baby AND Oleander; limo ride to the "The Steely Damned" show; free drinks at the club (lots of bubbley and keep it coming); back at the hotel, the ladies and I receive room service (lobster) and I pour the melted butter on their naked bodies and dip morsels of fresh seafood into the savory pools that have gathered on their feminine forms, while the 10 disk changer (that I get to keep) is cranked up with nothing but Dan - loud enough to make to "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door rattle - to set the mood right and drown out the sounds of love that flow from the room all weekend long.
So which is it? A or B? If it's "B" all is forgiven.
m.e.
Name: June Lockhart
kennelnation
Date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 00:35:13
Comments:
Stranger,
Welcome back, Deary! I've been thinking about what you said concerning getting "dissed" anonymously on this board and would like to point out that everytime I dissed you I made certain my name was clear and legible. Are you prone to fits of selective memory? My frequent co-star, Billy Mumy, often struggled with that tendency, too. He seemed to improve the more we let him hangout with that giant robot, though. Just a thought from a concerned TV Mom...
June
Name: SASSY
SASSY-KELLY @ WEBTV.NET
Location: NORMAN, OKLA USA
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 22:40:58
Comments:
SHE IS A GIRL
Name: Geena
Clas' power of destiny
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 20:34:07
Comments:
Clas: I love you too baby! and yes, I can take care of you and make you a very happy man! Pompe information is in the mail. Tell him I said hello and not to miss me so much, I'll be there soon. Gotta talk a walk now and listen to Gaucho. Ciao Ciao amore mio, ti amo molto!
Name: maj©
frontier@uscom.com
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 18:36:20
Comments:
Hmmmm. Sunday, 930pm, no body else in Chat. Everyone must be packing.
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 17:53:02
Comments:
Maj, unfortunately, Drew's out with Alana Davis. A lot of musicians were invited, it's just a matter of whether they're in town or have the time.
To anyone that's worried that their won't be any Dan fans at The Steely Damned show, we mailed out invitations to over 700 ex-Metal Leg subscribers in the NY Tri-state area, so it should be a fun night. We also plan to raffle off a few rare Steely Dan items, with the proceeds going to help Bob and the rest of the band get back to San Diego.
Moray Eel, I never ran across your name from the old Metal Leg books. Are you in the area? Since you feel you got jipped, why don't you come in on my dime?
If anyone else is interested in coming, email me your address so I can get a pass out to you.
Name: maj©
frontier@uscom.com
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 14:10:49
Comments:
"...Hush brother, we cross the square....Act natr'l, like you don't care...Turn slowly, comb lovebob's hair...don't trouble Le Bar Bat air, we're standin just where they stood, live Damned....and it feels sooooooo gooooooooooood." Zingg solo?!?
Any word on extra players for the Damned show?????
maj©
Name: Clas
Geena's forza del destino
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 12:06:09
Comments:
Geena Baby! I know you can take care of yourself, that's one of the reason I love you so much! Can you take care of me to my love? I love you so in the hell much! Pompe is waiting for the information! I love you!
Mellotron? Oh, I remember that one. Never liked it, was not too happy with the intonation. Had to play in the middlefield else it sounded like Knoxville.
Name: Peg
totzke@usa.net
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 10:29:29
Comments:
lisa: Oh, yeah, I forgot about that chat... Looks like I'll know for sure if it's true, very, very soon. And yes, I'm in the H.Bowl photo as well - I'm the one who just drank my own champagne, finished everyone else's discards, then had just started on the port. I'm the redhead in front, next to lovebob, in the black shirt.
MELLOTRON PEOPLE: It's a good thing lovebob had packing to do. You get him started on that topic, and he's likely to go on for at least 2 hours.
Name: Geena
MyClasIsBack
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 09:50:29
Comments:
Clas:
It's ok hon, no need to worry, Geena can take care of herself, but I did miss you so and think of you 24 hours a day! Yes, it's still very hot here and I haven't worn my hair down in a long time! I will be sending you some information on Pompe soon. amore and baci's! Ciao
Name: Clas
Geena's forza del destino
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 04:50:31
Comments:
This morning I woke up at six. That was bad. And I drank coffee and I smoked cigs and then I let out Pompe and after that the Sternum Agony sneaked up on me. I had to go back to bed and I slept to twelve. Now I've had coffee again and two Danish Bread and I feel a litle bit better if you wonder.
Rose D; oh, we're not talking about Moody and Beatless that often. What do you think of Jackson Browne and Bruce Hornsby? Cool dudes uh?
The Stranger; well, that was not a question, jews ARE not a race. Judaism is a religion. And hey, Ingmar Bergman had his birthday last week, 80. I never understood his greatness.
Geena! My bell, I'm back now. I was worried about you, did you think of me while I was gone? Oh baby, I will never leave you like that again! I thought of you all the way! Is it hot in Boston today?
Name: Donovan
melloyellotron
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 04:37:25
Comments:
So the flute part on "Goin' up the Country" by Canned Heat wasn't performed on a mellotron? Man, I must have been on acid. Didn't Tom Scholz of Boston invent the Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera?
Sunshine Superman,Dono
Name: Formica
andnooneelse
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 03:47:28
Comments:
Leave it to this COLONY to make ANT analogies at a time like this. It's ANTI-FORMULAIC, if you ask me. But then again, I'm NOT the ORKIN man.
Name: bob
mrsquonk@cts.com
Location: sd, ca
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 03:28:19
Comments:
MELLOTRON PEOPLE: I can't believe i'm posting instead of packing, but I had to jump in on this Mellotron thread as I am absolutely nuts about the things.
Here's how they worked: attached to EACH key was a tape play back head under which was a strip of 3 track tape. This was a strip of tape, not a tape "loop" as someone earlier suggested. While a loop would have given the sound indefinite sustain, it would have made it impossible to capture the attack of the instruments it was attempting to emulate. Each strip of tape contained one note of one instrument. so under the middle c of the keyboard would be a strip of tape with a violin or flute or whatever playing a middle c. Get the picture. Each tape strip on the earlier models would (when set to as close to concert pitch speed as possible) last about 8 seconds, at which point the sound one was playing would abrubtly stop, usually revealing a tiny trace of reverb incuded on the recording probably to smooth out the "analog sample". (for lack of a better term.) When the key was released, a spring loaded mechanism would quickly "suck " the tape strip back to it's begining , awaiting the next depression of it's respective key. This is one reason you never here any really fast passages played on a Mellotron.
also, since the tapes were strips, and not loops, Mellotron players had to develope a weird sorts of slow, arpeciated chording style wherein each note of a held out chord would be re-struck (usually in a random order) to give the illusion that the keyboardist was just holding out one long chord.
Because each set of tape strips contained 3 tracks, a lever which would shift the tape heads position allowed the performe instant access to 3 different sounds.
we all know that the flute sound on Strawberry Fields was done on a Mellotron, BUT did you know the slide guitar part which follows the words "let me take you down cause i'm-" was also done on the enchanted beast? Because the "tron" worked something like a tape machine w/ keys changing the motor speed allowed the artist to change the pitch of what he was playing in real time, making it (to the best of my knowledge) the first keyboard with the capability of "pitch bend". This effect can also be heard on the vibe sound in The Moody Blues song "Floating".
The guitar intro to the Beatles "Bungalow Bill" taken from a single piece of tape on The Tron. In other words all (whichever Beatle "played" it) had to do was hold down one note! Other notable Mellotron performances on recordings include The wheezing machinery noise in the intro of Silly Love Songs. the trumpet & string sounds in The Beatles "Flying" and the flute part in Elton John's "Daniel" (actually played on the next generation of Mellotrons called "Chamberlins"
Ok, now I really do have to be packing.
New York Bound,
lovebob
Name: sammy
fine colubian@my pad
Date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 01:03:47
Comments:
Jew is a religion!
We also run the Media!Also I only buy at wholesale prices!
I'm even to cheap to go to Danfest!However I dont have the sterotypical BIG NOSE!
But I do run my own company!oye vay
Name: Rigs
fredsssdfds
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 20:43:27
Comments:
Dr Mu - The mellotron on Strawberry is wonderful, and your right basically when you press a key it will start a tape loop on the note indicated. Strawberry Fields Forever and Penny Lane were originally recorded for an album the Beatles were going to record about there childhood. EMI needed a single and released the songs. Thus, the idea was scrapped. About a month later Paul came up with the Sgt. Pepper theory.
Name: Big Fan
LOL@got to learn to type better
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 20:42:43
Comments:
Big Fan - not Bug Fan - that would be my 8 year old son
Name: Bug Fan
upandrunning@homeagain
USA
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 20:37:57
Comments:
Last night I'm online about 10 to 9 at night and a thunderstorm starts to roll in - now i'm in the middle of a card tournament and i'm about ready to tell them i'l brb in 15 minutes or so - and well lightening struck. I had USR external V90 and the sound it made was disconcerting. Well today I tried to install a ISA buss V90 because I couldn't find a PCI that was also X2 compliant internal and could't get it to work - so I returned it for another external -worked instantly. I have a brand new Belkin surge protector and the phone lines were hooked in - guess I should have sent in that warranty card.
Well we reservations at the Holiday Inn on 57th - should arrive about 8. Time for dinner and few beers before the show. Now if the wife will just check if there is gas in the car........
RS: I'm not sure I'm the one to ask but you can hear it right from the horses mouth at:
www.kmtt.com/realaudio/becker.ram
and
www.kmtt.com/realaudio/fagen.ram
if you have RealaudioIn this recent interview they said they are recording a new album to be out next year? With a tour next year in support. Don't know if D&W like cajan, but you can always hope
Name: Geena
To Clas With Love
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 18:53:41
Comments:
Rose Darling: I don't mind if you and Clas commiserate over papaya juice, but I may join you because I'm can't go to the Danfest either; and please sip through a straw with your hands in your pockets at all times. This would be done as a token of respect for my Nordic god.
Stranger: Welcome back, glad to hear your 'puter is fixed. I have perused your apothecary catalog, but regret that I did not find the necessary ingredients for a Black Cow Smoothie. What I did find caused a major chemical imbalance in my eco-system which resulted in emergency surgery. Oh yeah, and I might be the only dan fan on this GB who cycles. Were you here when I flew off my bike and ended up in the hospital with a slight concussion?
mitch: Thanks for the Scungilli lesson, never had it. I tried calamari once and thought I was eating rubber bands. I guess you can call me a finicky eater.
Clas: My Viking Prince, I will be waiting for you upon your return from Stockholm. I've already taped Archive X and am preparing another sensational feast for you with Sugar Pie for dessert. jäg alskar dig forever!
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: DAN-ville, VA
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 17:18:24
Comments:
Countzir0....I got the EZ BIOS floppy with my Western Digital HD that I purchased last year. You may be able to download it from their site but if you can't find it let me know and I'll send it too you via e-mail....it can't be but so big if it's all on one floppy.
Lisa....already started the Countdown to Ecstacy for the DanFest! Can't wait to meet everyone!! Did someone say there'd be T-shirts???
Name: Rose Darling
@moreCuervoGoldforyouthen
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 16:45:21
Comments:
To my Executioner:
Hey, nobody said realism was a prerequisite for writing in here!!!!
How dare you attempt to change the rules (unless you made them in the first place?!?!?!?) In which case I will need copy of said rules mailed to me pronto. Anyway, iIn answer to your question, no I didn't think that but I KNEW someone would take note of my remark. Oh well, just `cause I don't buy a thrill doesn't mean I'm telling anyone else they can't.. Sorry if my teetotalitarianism was showing.Geena:
Thanks for the welcome.
I wouldn't THINK of taking your Clas from you. Does this mean Clas and I can't cry into our papaya juices together `cause we can't go to Danfest? (or is Clas flying over on the Concorde?)Dr. Mu, boy you were right about the "tendencies" around here.
Boy, I've learned a lot about the mellotron lately...this place might start getting a reputation as being an "education" site. Or perhaps we could rename it the "Steely Dan/Beatles/Moody Blues House of Worship" (not a problem for me)
Name: TheStranger
so glad to be here ...
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 16:39:27
Comments:
oh yeah, & countzior0,
i've been hammered here too. there's something really exasperating about being attacked publicly & anonymously. i advise you to peruse my offshore apothecary's catalog which will have you back on top in no time.
Name: TheStranger
back for real
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 16:34:10
Comments:
got my own computer back, kiddos. i know -- who gives a shit. ah, the sweet sardonics of Dan fans. i love it. random comments after not seeing the board a while--
Bored,
You are really a fucking asshole. it's bad enough to be an offhand racist. but when you go to great lengths to compose unfunny racist shit you're in fucking klansville. you deserve to be in deep shit. you are in deep shit cause you're you.Clas--
Are Jews a race or religion or a what? These questions are too big to answer on this board, but your comments are not wrong. also, don't feel so bad about ingemar cause sweden also had ingrid bergman which i'd take over the whole state of montana.Ross Signurn--
You're looking for a concert? haahahaahaha. last word we heard was new album and tour next year. no details really.Gordy,
dan fans drink scoth whiskey all night long, they have all-night sex accompanied by cuervo gold and fine colombian, they never go back to annandale & they absolutely do not cycle. forget it. it's top 40.lisa,
where were you? you can't keep standing me up like this. i've got feelings, desires, wicked thoughts.
Name: mitch
mt.belzoni
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 15:46:02
Comments:
GEENA: Scunguilli is conch(spiral shell fish)and calamarie G.B. is trying to attach a photo on a disk when e-mailing a difficult task.(aol said i might not have adequete memory in my 486 unit.)
Name: Gordy from Sneck
g.urquhart@abdn.ac.uk
Location: Scoatland,
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 15:11:47
Comments:
I dont know if you get him over your way, but in the 1980's we all over here feel in lurve with "Deacon Blue" until it all got way too serious and ended in tears and acrimony.
But look, main mover Ricky Ross is back with some solo stuff, on an album in epic called "What you are".Plank spanking done by Jeff Skunk Baxter. The thrill of playing with your heroes - and the risks of homage.
Mostly pedal steel - ah, brooklyn - but on one track, the eponymous t.t. in fact. He seems to quote "my old school" chromatic runs and all.
Ross and Baxter (fine Scottish names) coulda been contenders, but still make shivers.
Ive just been to Dublin to see the Tour de France do Steely Dan fans cycle?
Gord.
Name: Your kidding
Right?
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 13:07:53
Comments:
Roy Scam... "A Little With Sugar"?
Name: DrMu
nothingisreal
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 10:24:53
Comments:
Roy/Edd: I had forgotten that that the "flute" on Strawberry Fields was really a mellotron. That just goes to show what a genius George Martin was. The mellotron used by King Crimson and even the Moody's used sound dated, but on "Strawberry Fields it sounds as fresh as the day it was recorded. Both Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields were finished in December, 1966 and first released as a single in February, 1967. I had also heard the rumor that these songs were originally scheduled to be part of Sgt. Pepper (they certainly would have been the best songs on that album), but were released as part of the Magical Mystery Tour package in late 1967. Days of Future Passed was released sometime in the summer of '67 about the same time as Sgt. Pepper, but I don't know the exact date of when Tuesday Afternoon was recorded, but it was definitely after February, 1967. I think Sir Paul has the original mellotron he fingered on Strawberry Fields in his home studio in England. I'm not completely certain how it works, but it's some kind of mechanical cylinder with a short tape loop that samples analog signals like organ/keyboards. I think it is polyphonic unlike other "ancient" synths like the ARP (one of which according to a hilarious story, that may still be at the Big Show site, was thrown down a set of stairs along with some pyrotechnics? by a frustrated Donald Fagen after constantly having to re-tune the ARP while recording "King of the World")
Name: Roy.Scam
Let me take y'all down, cause I'm going to.....
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 09:02:10
Comments:
Edd: "Strawberry Fields.." was the mellatron number I was thinking of; it would definitely have preceded "Tuesday Afternoon", since it was actually recorded during the Sgt. Pepper sessions in late 66 or early 67. In fact, I believe they recorded Strawberry Fields AND Penny Lane during those sessions and didn't use them for the Sgt. Pepper album. A couple of pretty good throw-aways, I should say. Right up there with "The Second Arrangement" and "A Little with Sugar"
RS
Name: Zeke
downtherd.
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 08:48:36
Comments:
Ross: Nice to hear from another LA. brother.So your from
Lafayette, eh. I'm just down the street, Ambassador Caffrey, to
I-10, east to naw'lins. Saw the Houston show in 93, awesome.Earth: Come in Earth.
Saw the John E. show from HOB. You know the bass player from the Who.
Red wine and Sarah McLachlan tunes tonight. ol' 55.
Name: Edd
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 05:10:25
Comments:
The Beatles featured a mellotron as the opening "flutes" on "Strawberry Fields" over a year before "Tuesday Afternoon"...
Edd
Name: brett
dottydashslash
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 03:12:25
Comments:
Big Fan: I'll take that "old" vinyl off your hands. The thicker the better. If not, at least move it from the attic to the basement. Let's not do the "Time Warp" again, ok?
Lisa: You are the "Julie" of the GB. Captain Stubing would give his eye teeth to have you back on the Love Boat. Interested in a little moon lighting?
Ten Second Shock Protection,
brett
Name: Geena
Villa Borghese and Clas, yessss!!!
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 20:17:46
Comments:
Ruby: Did you say the "Rathskellar"? that was my hangout in my college days too! We used to call it the Rat and it was downstairs from the Hoodoo Barbecue in Kenmore Square. Did your shoes stick to the floor? Could we have crossed paths once?
Rose Darling: Welcome to the GB, and remember Clas is taken, he's my forza del destino.
Mitch: Scungilli? hmmm...I'm not sure what it is, that word may come from a dialect I'm not familiar with. I can speak the Abruzzi and Napolitano dialects. They're slightly different from proper Italian. The Sicialian dialect is a language all it's own. If Scungilli is one of those slimy sea creatures with 10 legs and a million eyes, no, I've never had it.
lisa: When you finish the male GB calendar, could we do one for "the GB babes"? I'm with Ruby, put me down for a calendar too. P.S. don't forget to apply green earrings on each side of the fez and don't worry, Mr. Geena won't bust you for the spliff! He's confiscating some for me right now as I type.
Roy: Sensation Seeking Hedonism is very good
Fezo: Please tell us how the dj prounounced AJA!
Clas: Will you please take Pompe to the vet, or do I have to send Dr. Kaplan to his rescue? I'm worried about him. He might miss out on some fun with Ruby's babelicious vixen-bitch.My hair is up now, your move darling
Name: DrMu
Patton'skissandtell
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 20:07:25
Comments:
Mitch: Boy, did they ever use the mellotron! In the Court of the Crimson King despite it's brilliance at times seemed to me a testament to brooding and excessive use of the mellotron. Art rock was never the same. I'm definetely a Fripp fan. His work on one of Peter Gabriel's albums is spine tingling. However, the Moody Blues recorded and released "Tuesday Afternoon" 2 years earlier as a single in 1967. That song was part of the seminal album "Days of Future Past" which contained "Nights in White Satin." Strangely, both "Days of Future Past" and "Nights in White Satin" were not hits in the States until the early 70's. Like the Zombies, I guess they were ahead of the times.
Name: mitch
mt.belzoni
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 18:22:14
Comments:
DR.MU The group KING CRIMSON (69-70) Ian McDonald,Robert Fripp,Gregg Lake used the Mellotron
Name: the executioner
shoot this
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 18:05:11
Comments:
Rose: Seriously now,did you think people coming from many different areas were going to stand around listening to our heros and sip papaya juice.(nothing wrong with that )just not very fuckin realistic. We will UPS you your shirt, were so sorry Uncle Albert that we haven~t done a thing all day,Were so sorry Uncle Albert..........
Name: Ruby
again
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 18:03:16
Comments:
Clas: You, being the strapping Nordic that you are, should understand that while we want life to be Romantic, and Poetic, and Flowing and Exciting, too often it turns out to be Desparate, Primal, a bit Lonesome, at times Comedic, Complicated, but Beautiful. That is why Royal Scam is the backdrop for my life.Did I tell you about the time in college, when we got burned-out with studying for finals, went to the *Rathskellar*, got soused beyond belief, and decided to run away to Australia? Well, he drove me home and I could only take 1 thing. I chose my 8track of Royal Scam. We got as far as the mountains in West Virginia before we sobered up some. I sometimes wonder where I'd be if we kept on going...
How about you? What's playing for you? (besides Thelonius Monk?)
love ya,rb
Name: Rose Darling
@tooyoungtodie
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 16:42:27
Comments:
Lisa:
Thanks for filling me in on when the Danfest is...Wish I could go but I'm already going on vacation that weekend to attend an important family gathering. I'm not a partying animal so if all that's going on mostly is getting high, then for me I might not be missing much. Dan cover bands or what? And the ubiquitous Steely Dan t-shirt is available? I'd take it you've been to Danfests before. Any websites you could recommend that could give me info that wouldn't necessitate my execution?Clas:
Wish my brother was STILL playing music out but now he gives wind instrument lessons to students who love him to pieces and when not doing that, he sits around breaking wind. By the way Clas, are you from Sweden originally or how did you wind up there?
Name: minah
werk
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 16:26:17
Comments:
Boy,
Michael Douglas and John Cusack? You guys are *way* generous. I was thinking I looked like more a skinny cross between Maury Povich and Bert Convy in that shot...anyway lisa, May suits me fine, I was afraid you were gonna strap some antlers on me, paint my ample nose red, and stick StAl on my back for a xmas shot...
Anybody here heard '96 tour Tpt. Michael Leonhart's release "Glub Club" ? It was recomended to me by a friend and I've really grown to like it, a concept album based on a film score vibe. Some really nice playing on it...just wondering if anyone else had heard it. Liked it? Murtha?
m(W)
Name: DrMu
***
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 15:41:34
Comments:
meelotron = mellotron
Name: DrMu
105intheshade
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 15:40:23
Comments:
Roy: The earliest classic rock song that I can recall with the meelotron up front is "Tuesday Afternoon" by the Moody Blues. It's a nice counterpoint to Justin Hayward's acoustic guitar.
Yeah buddy, that sounds like a melodica on Home at Last just before Walter's classic guitar solo. The advantage of the instrument is that you can control the loudness and the length of the notes (hard to do with real time or without programming with keyboards, except for the pedals on a piano) by just changing airflow at the mouth. I'm guessing that the mouthpiece on the melodica works more like a recorder than a woodwind (no reed).
Name: Ross Sigur
rosss@petsec.com
Location: Lafayette, LA USA
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 14:18:06
Comments:
Big fan. Lost touch since I saw the band in Houston two years in a row. Looking for another concert in the near future. Please help.
Name: RubyBaby
chippend@les are OUT
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 13:22:22
Comments:
Lisa: Put me down for a calandar. Price is no object.And you're so perceptive - mWorld's DOB happens to be on or near the 1st day of Spring There's definitely some John Cusack in him, too. Trust me.
mWorld: You know how that shy routine drives some women WILD! You're doing it on purpose, aren't you?
Spring ahead, then fall back. I'm right behind you.rb
Name: Roy.Scam
in.the.gospel.candy.kitchen
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 13:20:41
Comments:
Was that not a melodica solo in "Home At Last"? If so, that would be my favorite single usage of that particular instrument. Trivia this: What rock classic uses an instrument called a mellatron in the intro?
lisa: You cannot declare yourself ineligible for pin ups without submitting your complete pin up portfolio to the official Danfan photogenecity review board care of R.Scam. Brain x-rays are optional.
Open forum question: For Danfest3, Should I ask Mrs. Scam to apply her cuisine expertise to the making of her 1) Bad-Sneakers One-More-Chocolate Chip-Who-Isn't-Here Cookies or 2) her Minor World Pullapart or 3) Neither, we are above such sensation seeking hedonism ?
My son just informed me that he was watching this new Howie Mandell daytime show and the band was using "Reelin'" as the lead in to a commercial. Should I still flog him for watching daytime television and admitting it?
RS
Name: lisa
@djustments
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 12:37:04
Comments:
fezO: i was envisioning a surreal thang...like a lawn chair proportionate to the crab's body...oh, and let's give him a large package encased in a bikini bathing suit.
Name: fezo
obsessing.now
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 12:26:36
Comments:
lisa: beach chair would mess up the proportional relationship between the shot glass, the fez, and the tequilla bottle . . . maybe o.k. if we put it in the background
you like the first slogan better? stick with that then
not sure who just died and made me king. ignore any of these thoughts at your leisure
trivia question just heard on radio "What 70's jazz rock duo recorded this bovine sounding tune?" Cue first five bars of Lord Torqs and Peter Guns only claim to fame . . .
and nobody wants to know how the dj just pronounced "Aja"
Name: lisa
calend@r girl
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 11:20:43
Comments:
m(eye)-nor whurl: don't be silly...you have a kind of michael douglas thing going on there...he once did a movie called summertree (1971)...when is it we first begin to feel the promise of summer? i think in may...would you like to represent the month of renewal? how's that for reasoning?
fezOOO: that will have to be one huge ass crab in order to hold up one of MY joints...maybe we should give him a lawn chair to sit in?
i thought your first slogan was the perfect summation of why we want to have this danfess in the first place...to create in a spatial way the plane we all exist on in our heads...a dimension of steely dan.
big fan: lisa knows...and i'll supply the fig leaf.
Name: countzir0
techtalkhhouriguess/poetry hour/a spliff
Location: sure sounds good, too
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 11:00:36
Comments:
M.Cruiser: Glad to hear ur back up and running. Did a short stint with Dell which are a bitch to troubleshoot by the way, and they used the Velocity 128, which is listed still as probably the best gaming card out there. Where'd you get a copy of EZ-Bios? Wouldn't mind picking up one myself, I've heard it's designed to work with any motherboard out there.
heres my poetry post for the day..
2 p.m. beer
nothing matters
but flopping on a mattress
with cheap dreams and a beer
as the leaves die and the horses die
and the landladies stare in the halls:
brisk the music of pulled shades,
a last man's cave
in an eternity of swarm
and explosion;
nothing but the dripping sink,
the empty bottle,
euphoria,
youth fenced in,
stabbed and shaven,
taught words
propped up
to die.pretty depressing, but that damn Bukowski can sure fuckin write some poetry, eh?
Name: Big Fan
shouldbe@good weekend
Location: Here todayasalways, USA
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 10:14:46
Comments:
Lisa - November is perfect, how did you know? My favorite month of the year, Spaten Oktoberfest on tap, crisp Saturday afternoons watching football, beautiful fall colors, pheasant hunting with the Brittanies! I am a Scorpio born on the 5th. I’ll be 40 this year - Oh My God, they killed....! Funny, almost everyone I graduated with from HS and college are turning 40 this year also - too many parties with black balloons to suit my taste.
Bob T: Glad to hear we will finally hear Aja live. We missed the 94 tour and D&W didn’t play it in 93 or 96. Have to listen to AIA. Look forward to seeing/hearing you. I’ll have an Art Crimes party hat on (black version). I wonder if that Fez T-shirt still fits? I’ll be there, Yes I’ll be there!
MC: Yes another error! - should have been ISA. I just remember - the big old cards, not the new little ones.
Name: fezo
i.shot.the.sherriff
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 09:20:15
Comments:
lisa: i think a crab with a spliff in his mouth would be a excellent addition to the logo, perhaps he could be smiling out at us from a perch on the shot glass
try to make the spliff look as much like a regular cigarrette as you can, don't want to give the Va. Beach cops any "reasonsable suspicions" which would justify any annoying searches.
upon further review, i'm not totally sold on the slogan, how about something with "On The Dunes" at the end?
Name: mine-are-whirled
@tooclosetotheblender.com
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 08:57:09
Comments:
lisa:I'm 3rd from the right, next to Pete. I know, I know - I don't look anything *close* to anybody from Law and Order, the only way I'm gonna be involved with your calendar is if I'm licking the stamps to mail 'em out, right?
Ruby:(Looking down, shuffling feet).
Clas:Bag Balm = Real product for softening skin, used in my neck of the woods for both cow utters and human skin. Hint:You might want to use a glove when applying to Pompe's, um, ya know, although either way I'm fairly certain he'll sit still for it.
-whirl'd
Name: countzir0
excerpt from W. Gibson's Idoru
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 07:52:12
Comments:
Tha alarm's infrared stutter. Sunbright halogen illuminating the printed scarf, at its center the rectangle representing an emptiness, an address unknown: the killfile of legend. Zapping the Espressomatic to life with her remote, she curls back into the quilt's dark, waiting for the building hiss of steam. Most mornings now, whe checks into the City, hears the gossip in a favorite barbershop in Sai Shing Road. The Etruscan is there sometimes, with Klaus and the Rooster and the other ghosts he hangs with, and the tolerate her....
Name: lisa
shifting s@nds
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 07:26:08
Comments:
fezO: i love your logo idea...can we add one of my perfectly rolled spliffs sticking out the mouth of a crab? i dig the slogan, too...how are you able to be so clever this early in the a.m.?
consider yourself mr. october, baby.
Name: fezo
r@re.design
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 06:53:40
Comments:
Danfest 3 logo idea: from left to right, a shot glass, a fez, a bottle of Jose Cuervo, sized proportionally, all perched in the sand.
slogan for upper left portion of design:
Danfest 3:
Mind Out Of Time
Lisa: can I be Mr. October? Incidentally, I am now beardless and bare a remarkable resemblence to the guy who used to play the younger detective on Law and Order, after about say, a six month bender. Please change calendar pic accordingly.
Name: Clas
Geena's Villa Borghese
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 03:53:24
Comments:
Let's see if I got it straight today - I has - She have - They is - You is - I are what you is, you is what you are, you are what you is. Right?
Geena, my SugarPie, I've been busy watching over Pompe, he is licking so hard on his penis so it's getting red again. I don't know what to do, maybe we must circumsize him and put a fez on his head. So, it's still that hot. An advice; put up your hair, that will cool off your neck. I'll email you!
Minah World; hi, to whom shall I send the address, Ruby's got my address, my email is; atelje.lundkvist@swipnet.se I'm looking forward to see what it is. Thanks for thinking of Pompe!
RubyBaby; what is a Bag Balm? And tell me, why is Royal Scam (the album or the song?) the soundtrack to your life?
Rose Darling; "What attracted me to the Dan is everything about them-- the music, the strangeness, Donald's singing, and because every one I knew wasn't into them so they obviously weren't the run of the mill claptrap music everyone liked !" Yeah! That's what I guess we all have in common here! I think you have a great brother.
countzirO; the trick is to be not so serious about things here.
Name: bob tedde
MrSquonk@cts.com
Location: San Diego, CA Euphoria
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 02:47:07
Comments:
LORD & PETER: Now what kind of a Dan band would we be if we didn't do Black Cow? In fact the entire Aja album is in our repetoir and we will most likely make it through all seven songs before the night is thru. Thanks for the interest. Are you planning to attend?
Name: Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
Mo' Money Mo' Money
Location: Bronx, NY
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 00:44:37
Comments:
Yo Lovebob, do you guys do Black Cow?
Name: lisa
s@ssy!
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 at 00:02:11
Comments:
drMu: afraid i'm not pin-up material, but do you wanna take a look at my brain? besides, this is a calendar to display the studliness of male danfans (which seems to be considerable)...how do you feel about being the cover shot? can i see your pineal gland?
big fan: not to shabby...you have a nice chin, strong and distinctive...i will make you mr. november to usher in the snowy season.
peg: regarding le bar bat gig...as much as i'd like to come, its looking doubtful...i'm sure it will be a great show, and that darn kinky might even show up...damn! didn't you and i discuss the possibility of you know who being a god in the chatroom one night? please confirm or deny...and btw, thanks for the info on geoff...all that and an accent too? my, oh my.
which one is minor? are you in the shot?
countZ: finally heard baker street in its entirety...i have to admit, i kinda liked it.
rose darlin: danfess3: weekend of aug 21st-23rd in virginia beach, va...i can tell you what's slated to go down, but then i'd have to kill ya...seriously, as long as you're in the states you can make it...stAL is coming all the way from the west coast.
mitch: working on a logo that DOESN'T have a phallic image included...soon, my friend.
5names: not sure how many are coming yet...more than 10 so far.
i'm sure someone will share a room with you if there are none left by early august...i think a few people booked a double just in case we need an extra bed.
everyone: please be patient about email replies...i am receiving an unusually large amount due to the danfess.
Name: RubyBaby
Can I get @ witness?
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 21:36:27
Comments:
BigFan: Hey,I knew there was something wrong with Instant Karma, but I didn't know what it was! lmaoSince you posted the results of that radio interview I've thought about my 70's music experience. I can't understand why Grand Funk Railroad was missing in their choice list. The bass was outstanding, as far as I can recall. They had such a cool mix of soul & rock. At least the Skunk should have dug 'em.
And why wasn't Walter Becker asked? He's got good taste, doesn't he? He lives in Maui, for crying out loud. Shouldn't that count for something?
JuanKnight 2: loved the comedy club poem a lot. Although I didn't really think it was funny - I just thought it was pdgood! Got any more?
mWorld: Hi. Anyone who thinks about sending an animal in pain some bag balm is on my kiss list. Watch out!
Your,rb
Name: FiveNames
@Magnolia Avenue
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 19:31:22
Comments:
lisa - thanks for the update. I won't know till probably the 1st week in August if I can make it, so go ahead and leave me off, and I'll fend for myself as the clock gets close at hand (no, he can't sleep on the floor). How many are you expecting?
Rose, it's in Virginia Beach. Need a lift?
Name: mitch
Mt. Belzoni
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 18:45:50
Comments:
Geena: did you ever have Scunguili, I had it in Florida once.
Midnight Cruiser: Whenever i upgrade,i`m callin you pal. Lisa: What about the T-SHIRT logo? for the D-fEST Oleander:Everything o.k. in Ashville? Fezo: I need to hear something off the wall for a good laugh. Count:Welcome Wagon could use your help. Rose Darling: Sign in,no strangers here........
Name: Rose Darling
@Abbey Road
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 17:52:02
Comments:
countzirO:
" Why can't we be friends, why can't we be friends, why can't we be friends, why can't we be friends"
Calling the WAR off... and you're welcomeStAlphonzo:
The glass may actually be half full. Excuse me for being a person who yells ouch and then walks into a wall.Clas:
Thanks for asking. You demonstrated the first rule of friendly: you asked me about myself. I'm in Florida. I first listened to the Dan when I was old enough to remember songs and music groups (childhood) and my brother, a magnificent sax player, used to play Steely Dan songs with his bands and give me Dan albums as presents intended for my musical education. What attracted me to the Dan is everything about them-- the music, the strangeness, Donald's singing, and because every one I knew wasn't into them so they obviously weren't the run of the mill claptrap music everyone liked ! I've always been likely to run against the mainstream (although the Dan gets more mainstream every day when I go into a grocery store and hear
Gold Teeth II played overhead !Dr. Mu -
I'm not giving up on this guestbook yet !Would someone please give me a brief idea of what's going on at the Danfest exactly and where is it? (for me and the Rooster who already asked) Give me a REAL reason to sulk (because I think I might be too far away !)
Name: Kelly "Maxine" Hurlbrink
Hurly@hotmail.com
Location: Santa Fe, NM USA
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 17:28:01
Comments:
Speaking of Le Barbat, I was in New York a couple of years ago and had an awesome time at that place (had no idea it had Steely ties). I would give anything to be able to see a Steely Dan cover band there. Big Fan, you should consider yourself lucky. I wouldn't call hearing Steely Dan music live in an awsome nightclub in New York second best to ANYTHING! Except seeing the real thing.
Walter & Donald please come to New Mexico!
Name: Geena
Clas, will this heat ever stop?
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 17:25:31
Comments:
lisa & Ruby: I think between the 3 of us, we could have our own cooking show on some obscure cable channel. Maybe lisa can come up with a witty name for our program, my mind is fuzzed from this heat and humidity.
Clas: It feels like someone is stepping on my lifeline and cutting off my air supply when you're not around. could this be sternum agony? I'm not happy when you're not here.
Name: terzo
ru4given@hotmail.com
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 17:02:44
Comments:
sdfan,not alone
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: DAN-ville, VA
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 16:34:26
Comments:
Big Fan....did you mean to say ISA slots on your motherboard instead of IDE?
Countzir0....thanks for the offer but I got it straight today....somehow I had lost all the settings for my hard drives so I had to disconnect them to get to the A: prompt and go into setup and enter the number of cylinders, number of heads and all that jazz and then plug them up and run EZ-BIOS again to get it back up....btw, the videocard is an STB Velocity 128 w/8 megs of ram....I can't do AGP with the graphics unless I redid the motherboard thing so this was the best I could do using a PCI bus....$99 and it made a big difference.
Doc Kelly....I know it's hard to do but if there's any way possible I'd cast the 486 aside and buy a sub $1,000 Pentium II system....you're gonna end up spending most of that upgrading the 486 and the best you can hope for is barely first generation Pentium performance....I've got a cheap Ensoniq sound card (but it is a wave table card and not an FM card) that has pretty decent midi capability and you can download trial versions of Cakewalk and many other midi programs....the cable to interface with your sound card is probably about $10-$15....have you checked out the G-VOX guitar to midi interface??
ANYONE INTERESTED....my ICQ number is 438863 if you'd like to add me to talk music, computers, life or whatever....have a good evening folks, I'm work 36 hours in the next 3 days so I'll probably be back some time Monday.
Name: DrMu
***
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 15:00:36
Comments:
SteveD: That's right. I could picture it, but blanked out on the name. He played one for the NYR&SR, I think. Oh yeah, "Century's End" has a nice melodica solo. Great sound.
Name: Steve V Dan
sizzling in Sausalito
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 14:48:39
Comments:
Dr. Mu: that would be a melodica....and Fagen along with Stevie and Weather Report's Joe Zawinul are perhaps the only people who still play it....I think it was an instrument used in calypso and jamaican music in the late '50's (circa IGY)....speaking of Stevie Wonder....sounds like a great opening act for the summer '99 tour...
Name: minah
s@me
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 14:48:38
Comments:
Ruby, thanks for trying to console me Re: The Beak. I didn't gleen any pick-up lines, was more worried about the ongoing good- sized hen debate.
Clas: Glad to hear Pompe won't be feeling left out on your next visit to the YMCA. BTW, forward me your snail address, I got something to send, and I'll throw in some bag balm for the dog, too.
Pete&Shari: Thanks for the recent LBB play by play - Man, it brought back some great memories. I only wish I could be there for the Damned. I was just thinking how well timed that gig is, since its the birthday of this Guestbook.
back to the cows,
mW
Name: Big Fan
krouse@javanet.com
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 14:27:56
Comments:
Well pack up the Steely Dan T-shirts, the hats (party) and hooters, the moto scooters. Looks like the wife and I can make the Steely Dammed concert at Le Bar Bat next week! (be sure to check out their home page at www.lebarbat.com ) Pretty cool. Last time we went to Manhattan on purpose (we don't count the time we got lost and took the Lincoln Tunnel after the Penn State USC game at the Meadowlands - too much tailgating can be a bad thing) was when we drove the Harley down to the HD Café just after it opened - we were certainly the only people that actually arrived on a bike there. The evil sister in law (that's a joke, actually she is kinda cool) is willing to watch the kids and all I have to do now is book a hotel room. Should be a great time!
Anybody else going, please let me know. My ICQ is 8463420 (nick is TableTalk) Fell free to ICQ my sister in law 10539740 (nick is Lilly) and thank her for babysitting or my wife 11517534 , nick is Dolly. This should be an excellent cure for the post/pre concert blues and since I can't make the DanFest, this will have to do as the next best thing.
Dr. Mu: I have a Soundblaster AWE 64 Value and it does work great. It is an IDE board though and uses more processor time than the newer PCI boards. My friend who also is into MIDI sounds and playing instruments with/into his computer bought a AWE 64 Gold - this has more memory on board and comes with more "midi" stuff software - he is very pleased. Creative Labs has a great homepage , I think you can get there through www.soundblaster.com The new PCI cards from them do not have all of the sound capablities as the older ones, but are faster and support 3D games better. As long as you are not planning mega sessions of Quake II over the internet the IDE board is the way to go. Just make sure your new computer has some IDE slots - many only come with PCI slots now. Mine has only two IDE and 4 PCI, but one of these is a shared port - one or the other. Enjoy
Name: DrMu
BigTawk
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 11:59:15
Comments:
Cecil: You're right. BNNY is very lively. Doncha just love that "Keymonica" solo (or whatever it's called). Watch out Stevie Wonder! I can't recall any on Kama. The IGY solo on Nightfly sticks out also...maybe on the new one.
Name: countzir0
decided against a Haitian Divorce
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 11:50:52
Comments:
Rose D.: I guess I'm maybe a bit over-sensitive, I've been told I have ego problems, so maybe I don't really have my head all-together like you said(although I think much more clearly after about three Red Stripes and a Valium). But I couldn't help thinking about this GB and not being able to watch the on-going soap opera that unfolds in here anymore. I was so upset by what you'd said that yesterday that on the way home rounding the loop to the tollway, I almost hit eject on the Alpine while listening to Bad Sneakers(I would never dream of throwing any SD album out the window). But I was still intrigued with the lyrics and music even after hearing the song at least 100 times that I left it in the player regardless. I've decided to stick around-- you people are interesting, intelligent, and have good taste in music, and those are difficult qualities to find in people these days, mon dieu! I'm getting sentimental...I guess any minor world that breaks apart falls together again, here at the western world. Thanks for your sincere response, by the way, I appreciated it greatly.
Clas: thanks for making me feel welcome
Lisa: ditto
Doc Kelly: Midi/synth is not really my dept. although for your money's worth SoundBlaster 64 Value is the best soundcard marketwide, and if your speaking of external synth, Roland Sound Canvas/GS General MIDI SC-55 ST at $299 is the most priceworthy, but if you want a good resource, www.pgmusic.com is an excellent starting place, it has Band in a Box updates, Power Tracks Pro Audio information and FAQ's for people who are in similar circumstances, wanting to upgrade and such. Hope that helps at least a little. Gotta sign off now, but not for good...
Name: Peg
totzke@usa.net
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 11:08:44
Comments:
lisa - I can identify the guy in blue in that photo. He's Geoff, used to post here, recently married, probably still lives in TX, but originally from England. Has a great accent, and brought some port to share with all of us at that Hollywood Bowl show... haven't been able to find the same brand since then. Also, Minor World is in the photo.
Come to Le Bar Bat! I'd love to meet you.
Name: Doc Kelly
Here at the Dude Ranch
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 10:18:22
Comments:
Countzir0: I'm a few days behind reading here in the GB... I just read that you are a computer tech... I need to replace my 486-66... I want to buy a mid-priced synthesizer to midi into "Band in a Box" and other softwares. What midi/cound card should I look into? What other hardware devices/configurations should I be considering? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Name: parch
home...of the whopper
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 06:49:55
Comments:
yes, geena, we're all here. all the little voices that you used to hear. medzo, moron, borey, bahbahra, rotimi...adeni jones. you can run, but you can't hide. we'll find you and will lick your hand. the great inga has spoken.
Name: Big Fan
lost@work
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 06:43:25
Comments:
Lisa:
http://www.steelydan.com/steelydan/Images/tour96pics/8.31.gifs/woods.jpegFYI, I'm second from right, next to Josie - lol. Other guestbook posters are in this pic as well but I can't tell who anymore because we are not allowed to access Prodigy at work. See John G's great SD page for more details.
Name: Clas
Geena's Best Man
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 02:37:50
Comments:
Oh gosh oh gosh, my oh my, bloody morning. Pompe tried to wake me up a 8.00. I turned my pillow over my head pretended to sleep. Finally he forced Lena to go up and open the red door. She didn't get back with coffee and Danish Bread until 10.30, she was probably demonstrating some kind of womans lib-thing, ptuii. Today there's no sternum agony pounding in my chest, although I had a little blur nervosity-feel when the damn dog was sniffing in my ear with his wet nose. But as long as his penis is back to normal I don't think we have to worry.
countzirO; it took me two years to find out about this GBook, please stay! The Union don't bother, the roadies don't mind.
Katy Lies; oh, thank you. Sydney?
Ruby; did you show her the pic? Naive uh? Same thing here, Pompe thinks he have TWO girls waiting for him in California. Stupid dog.
Geena; tutti frutti sole mio! Don't worry, he's gone. Are you happy today my little cara Mia?
Name: cecil
@imho.com
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 01:31:42
Comments:
Big Noise New York is one of the best songs I've ever heard DF sing! It very rarely gets mentioned, but man it's a real sleeper as far as songs DF and/or WB have written or performed.Do it live !
Name: DrMu
insertyourowncutelineherei'mtoodamntired
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 21:03:03
Comments:
Big Fan/John Henry: Thanks for the info. The Mitsubishi turntable could use the exercise (Silk Degrees was the last workout 2 weeks ago).
Lisa: Take one step back darlin'. We want equal viewing time on the calendar...could you be Ms. April?
Countzir0 & Rose Darlin': Don't give up..."and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." - Sir Paul's best line. There's also some venom on that "alterantive" GB I noticed. Besides, you'd expect a worship site for a couple of wisecracking, sardonic, cynical New Yorker's to exhibit at least SOME of the same tendencies...it's just entertainment, ya know.
Sir Paul's line (one of the last with the Beatles) reminded me of the impact of a good producer. The core of the Beatles: Lennon, McCartney, and producer George Martin were a great example of how the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. G. Martin has livened up some of Paul's solo work when he's made guest appearances. He has the ability to take a potentially sappy song like "BEAUTIFUL NIGHT' from Flaming Pie and turn it into one of Paul's best recordings in years. The point or question I'm getting to is: Does anyone have a clue who is the Producer on the "new one." Gary Katz has been banished, bought out (i.e., River Sound) and is out of the loop. Are D&W producing it themselves ?
Name: katie lies
down under
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 20:54:22
Comments:
Ruby: "Better than sex cake" isn't. Trust me. Chocolate is better.
Clas: Congrats on Pompe
Name: lisa
cr@sh into me
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 19:50:56
Comments:
mh: i enjoyed your emails immensely.
countZ: thanks for the info about baker street...you say it's pretty good, huh? been listening, but haven't heard it since.
and btw, don't leave the guestbook...i like your posts.
geena and ruby: we can trade recipes anytime, girlfriends...i have over 200 to offer up for consideration.
babs: lovebob is pretty cute, but he looks much younger than i imagined...is he old enough to pose for the calendar without parental consent? and who is the honey in the blue shirt (far left)??? pete might look nice sprawled out on a bearskin rug...but the question of the hour: just how fine IS kinky? i have heard that someone, somewhere has a pic of him...i am willing to pay top dollar to obtain it.
brett: icq is fucked...as usual.
rigs?
Name: RubyBaby
hey good lookin, wh@t ya got cookin?
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 18:51:18
Comments:
Geena & Lisa: Please - we MUST exchange recipes. I have a recipe for Better-Than-Sex Chocolate Cake. (Of course, with my ex, that's a Hostess cupcake.) But really, this one is Out Of This World! I'm willing to trade...Clas: Glad for the good news concerning Pompe. I was afraid he would never walk again. Tasha is happy now, too. She is so naively hopeful...I showed her his picture, you know.
If Steely Dan could really be the background of my life, I would want Aja (the album). But it would be Royal Scam, followed by Katy Lied. And I would always have The Second Arragenment just out of my grasp.
LoveBob: I viewed the group mug shot. Wow! The energy emanating from you is so clear. I have to see you & "your people" do your Music Thang. It's just got to be phenomenal! You're coming back from NY, right?
inormayorldWay: Did I see you peeking out from the back? Absofuckinglutely great nose on that guy, either way. Also, I did not make a pass at you in that last e-mail. Those are just the words to the song.
rb
Name: Geena
I belong to Clas
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 17:53:16
Comments:
Steve?
Are you the "parchy" I went to school with? The one who used to follow me around sniffing my trail like a puppy bloodhound in heat? HA! Wow! Remember the day I made you psychotic just to watch you cry? You did not think this girl could be so cruel. Wrong Geena wus-boy, try Borey Shorey, I heard he still has the hots for you!
As for my Nordic god, he's tamed my feral heart more than you'll ever dream of.
Clas: Destroy him!and then I'll cook you a special dinner from lisa's new cookbook, "Sinfully Sensuous Suppers", Oh yessss you fabulous Swede, let me be your wild thing!
Name: small-black-cow
cowville
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 16:36:34
Comments:
Babs-
What's the matter, can't afford a flight from Nova Scotia to NYC to hear your favorite band? Spend a little too much on that new igloo?
small-black-cow
Name: frankly speaking
Pasadena,Calif.
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 16:36:11
Comments:
This still is America isn`t it? How about this. Illegal aliens demanding health care bennies or food stamps... the bottom line is they`re illegal and not entitled to anything except to be tossed the fuck out. Frank
Name: Mitch
school daze
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 16:22:03
Comments:
Ebonics: what a crock of shit. Is this the way Oakland,Cal. explains there failure to educate inner city youths? Teaching street language. Thats as fucked as Vietnamese billboards in Southern California. Final thought, I realize that in border states where half the population is hispanic ,English is not stressed. A famous urban philosopher Andrew "Dice" Clay once said "If you can`t speak the language, get the fuck out."
Name: Rose Darling
@regardingfootinmymouth
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 15:26:34
Comments:
To countzir0 if you really haven't signed out, stranger:
Your thoughtful reply made me realize that I barked pretty loud in here at you and I'm sorry because I'm what you're about, getting together with other dedicated Dan fans, people that I haven't met in the area where I live. Although so far in here it's been a pretty tepid reception. So perhaps I misconstrued what you said. And I'm sorry because you sound like you have your head together. Perhaps I was royally scammed by myself? I'm really not into bashing people either, enough of which is going on in the world. If you decide to come back Jack and do it again here, I hope you won't let the occasional foot shoved in mouth put you off either. Turn that heartbeat over again, brother...
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 15:04:16
Comments:
To anyone else that's interested in coming to The Steely Damned show at Le Bar Bat next Thursday, email me your mailing address and I'll send you a discounted pass.
Name: countzir0
although I could be wrong
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 14:29:30
Comments:
Rose Darling:
I think you've totally mistaken my comments on the other GB. I personally have always thought THIS guestbook was much too pretentious, sardonic, whatever you want to call it. Steely Dan happens to be my favorite band, it happens to be the "soundtrack" for my life, and I've always dreamed of meeting other people who happen to have "seen the light" of Danism. If you knew me, you'd know that I'm a very friendly and positive and open-minded person. Since I've been reading this GB, which is very interesting, by the way, I've seen more cutdowns on every fucking person who has any difference of opinion on anything. I'd thought meeting other Danfans would be refreshing, but have instead come in contact with alot of closeminded people, which I am definitely not. I've never come right out and said it, and it's probably not my right to since I'm new in this GB, but I think everyone here needs to loosen the fuck up and realize that we're all here for our common interest in the music of a couple of geniuses--the Coltranes, Mozarts of our time. Diffences of opinion are a part of reality, and I didn't come for comraderie, I came for the love of this music. As far as I'm concerned I'll sign out STRANGER. And your comments to me were just as sardonic and distasteful as any I made. So much for finding a select few people in this little world who have common interests and can actually get along...
Name: Babs
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 14:21:59
Comments:
Lisa: here's a pin shot of Bob - he's in the middle w/ the headband (and I think someone said his wife is in the white t-shirt, but I'm not sure). Now isn't that worth the trip?
http://www.steelydan.com/steelydan/Images/tour96pics/8.31.gifs/bowl.jpeg
Name: lisa
2 bloody m@rys & a valium will do it
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 12:48:13
Comments:
babs: fly me to the moon, i just might make it after all!
but please...no more drummers.
do you think lovebob might be sexy? drMu? i suggest that we female posters construct a pin-up calendar of the guestbook men...i know a couple of them are definitely centerfold material.
Name: Morris Dees
justice.for.@ll
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 12:31:05
Comments:
I fear the name of the GB might need to be changed to the KlanDanFan Guest Book if this Ebonics crap continues
Name: steve "the parch"
that's right. you're absolutely right.
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 12:10:05
Comments:
geena, my sweet butterfly, are you cheating on me? you didn't think i'd find this GB, did you? do you forsake your fellow italiano for a nordic god?
Name: YGK
..
Location: New York,
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 11:47:37
Comments:
Isn't this Ebonics a little old, people? Jeez
Name: Bored
at the Board
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 10:14:26
Comments:
Deacon Blues (Ebonics Version)
Deacon Blues
--------------
Dis be de day uh de 'espandin' man,
Dat shape be my shade, dere where ah' used t'stand,
It seems likes only yesterday, ah' gazed drough de glass
At Ramblers, wild gamblers, dat's all in de past
You's call me some honkyfool, ya' say its some crazy scheme
Dis one's fo' real, ah' already bought da damn dream
So useless t'ax' me why, drow some kiss and say baaaadbye
I'll make it dis time, I'm eyebally t'cross dat fine line
I'll learn t'wo'k de saxophone
I'll play plum whut ah' feel,
Drink scotch whisky, all night long,
And die behind da damn wheel,
Dey gots some dojigger fo' de winners in de wo'ld,
ah' wants' some dojigger when ah' lose
Dey call Alabama da damn crimson Tide
Call me Deacon Blues,
Deacon Blues
My back t'de wall, some victim uh laughin' chance
Dis be fo' me, de essence uh true romance,
Sharin' de wahtahmelluns we know and love
Wid dose uh my kind,
Libashuns, sensashuns, dat stagga' de mind
ah' crawl likes some vipuh', drough de suburban streets
Make love t'dese honky chicks, languid and bitta' sweet,
ah' rise when de sun goes waaay down,
Cova' every game in town, some wo'ld uh my own,
I'll make it mah' plantation sweet plantation,
[cho'us]
Dis be de night uh de 'espandin' de man,
ah' snatch one last drag, as ah' approach de stand,
ah' cried when ah' wrote dis song,
Sue me if ah' play too long,
Dis broda' is free
I'll be whut ah' wanna be
Name: Bored
at the Board
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 09:37:38
Comments:
Slap Ma' Fro!
Name: Mock T
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 09:32:04
Comments:
You haven't lived until you've seen the Ebonics translation of the SD lyrics. (Best Album Title: Can't Steal A Drill).
Name: Big Fan
help@ison the way
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 09:30:51
Comments:
Turtle:
Try: http://www.acousticsounds.com/acoustic/products/used/index.html
Type in Woody Herman - says they have the album for $25- too bad I ditched that Technics direct drive years ago - I'll bet the CD is cool. Maybe I should get those Mobile Fidelity LP's out of the attic - sounds like they might be worth something to someone else. I know I have Aja and others. They were weird albums - very thick and in their day the best sounding things going. I think I've got a couple of Les Brown's direct to disks from the 70's also, hmmmmmmmmm.
Name: Mock Turtle
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 09:07:17
Comments:
I couldn't find the Woody Herman album at Acoustic Sounds, but they did have a used Mobile Fidelity Katy Lied for 75 big ones. I think I'll stick to the 95 cent one at my nearest used book store, though.
Name: Babs
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 08:36:40
Comments:
Lisa; yes, flooding is the way to go. From what I've seen, it works wonders (it did for me). But, even if it isn't effective for you, the small amount of time spent in discomfort (and a drink or two on the plane will help with this) is worth having the opportunity to meet Kinky and lovebob, don't you think? Besides, I heard the drummer is single & cute...
Name: fezo
@serendipity.com
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 07:24:13
Comments:
John Henry: Thanks for the info about the Woody Herman and friends project. Ironically, like Dr. Mu, I was also wondering about it's availability. I'm going to be in London at the end of the month and will definitely look for it. Might be a great door prize for Danfest 3.
Name: John henry
records galore
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 06:48:48
Comments:
Dr Mu": if you are asking about thre LP of Chick Donald Walter & Woodrow, that will be very hard to find!! It came out in 1978 and probably went out of print abot a month after it came out. But it was released on CD in 1991 by the BBC (only in the UK). Last I heard (years ago) you could order it from a company called Acoustic Sounds. (www.acousticsounds.com) Dont; know if they still have it...
Name: Clas
Geena's Jagger
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 03:43:49
Comments:
GOOD NEWS FOLKS!
Pompe's penis is now normal again. As I've told you before, there were a couple of days his penis looked terrible, some insect must have stunged him. He's been very tired and did not go for walks for several days. But, this morning everything seems to be back to normal again. Good news for Pompe, good news for me and I hope it's good news for you too folks!
Geena - I forgive you for your disco-days. After all, that was before you met me. I love you my little sugarbomb! Te amore! Oh sole mio! El'era del uno mondo! Fiamiferi!
Rose Darling - hey Rose, I am a Swede. Were do you come from? When was the first time you listened to the Dan and what was it with them that you were attracted to?
Kinky (the George Washington Bridge-walker) - remember, it's the smile upon MY face...
Name: Chuck Yeager
whatabunchofpussies
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 01:36:25
Comments:
When people ask me if breaking the speed of sound has changed me in any way, I often answer, "No, I still hate the French."
Here are a few timeless reasons why they are to be deplored:
1. Gave Brazil's, Renaldo, half of my pension to fake the "squirts".
2. Can explode an M-80 three feet from your head but still can't deploy a satellite.
3. Stink like pigs and call it, "a love scent".
4. Continue to meld vowells into consonants like a two year old baby and call it, "The language of love".
5. Still can't top the Renault for engineering excellence.
6. Allow themselves to be patsys for the world monetary fund.
7. Will find a way to fuck your grandmother just so they can claim "superiority" over the West.
Oh, I'm Sorry...I didn't realize anyone was paying attention...
Chuck "AC Delco" Yeager
Name: DrMu
cutnpasteoops
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 21:36:13
Comments:
The question near the end is mine...meant to put it after the Bored' rendition of the 1st post
Name: DrMu
notyouruncleremus
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 21:32:36
Comments:
Bored: Holy fuck, that's great! (er...I mean WORD!) you done writ one whoppin' algorithm! Even the whole fuckin' archives have a new flava' (check out the twist on the ORIGINAL POST!) I might now actually feel inclined to reminisce. '96 was a radical year. Please, no flames about racism...You know how I feel . This is just an Art Crime of highest proportion.
"Signed in stranga'
Here be de fust few weeks wo'd uh signin's. Interestin' how popular dis band
remains. Judgin' fum de response dese pages gots been digtin', I'd say its' time
fo' mo'e! Right on!"Hey, can anybody tell me if Chick, Donald, Walter, and Woodrow is still available? Thanks.
Pat Beema' stalfnzo@seanet. Man!com Sun Jul 23 21:45:14 PDT 1995WARNING! Right on! WARNING! Right on! Dis doodad wo'ks........"
Name: The Rooster
@The Western World
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 21:07:14
Comments:
Hi all,
Could somebody elaborate? When is Danfest? I didn't even know they HAD Danfests. I'm in Illinois. If I start walking now, will I get there in time?And about the new album, can D & W ever surpass Aja? Hope springs eternal...
Name: StAlphonzo
@ a kindler, gentler guestbook
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 19:55:12
Comments:
Bored: AWESOME! Absoultely AWESOME! You've just given me HOURS of endless entertainment.
Rose Darling: Nobody friendly on this guestbook? Are you a glass is half empty kind of person? Somehow I don't think that's exactly what you meant...
StAl
Name: Simon Barsinister
(x+O ) Underdog
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 19:52:59
Comments:
(X+O) Dear whatever: YOU are taking this far too serious. The GB is a collection of Rednecks,South Floridians Rusted Rustbelters,San Fran Baysters,Canadians,Swedes.Dakotans,Chi-towners,etc. The Net is Democracy in action.You are free to set up your site(you`ll probably even get some local guests) You can even be critical here. Show some character,post your thoughts,afraid of some heat ?Look at the sardonic shots that Jews,Muslims,Swedes,French Dead and Parrotheads have taken,are you any better than them? Find some courage and quit wining or you`ll end up with a nervous breakdown. p.s. Cocksuckers are welcome here too.
Name: mr.sardnonic
collective guilt
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 18:51:42
Comments:
(x+0) gee, you really took this sardonic (steely type humor) too heart. you see the Guestbook is a quilt made up of Rednecks,New Englanders,Rustbelters,Canadians, San Fran-Bay area ,others. The net is a Democracy,your free to start your site,and even be critical towards ours.If you have imput(since the GB is boring)than type it up,and quit wining .We might be sardonic and crude(look at the heat that Muslims,Jews Swedes and the French the Deadheads the Parrotheads have had to take. Life is short,do what you wanna do ,even if that means sucking some cock.
Name: lisa
only in my dre@ms
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 18:19:11
Comments:
babs: doubt i'll be able to make the le bar bat gig...i'd be willing to give up a not-so-important digit (like a pinky) if i could...truth is, i'm afraid to fly and can't fit a drive into my schedule...do you believe the kinkster is worth me facing my fears? come to think of it...isn't behavorial flooding the best way to triumph over a phobia?
getting a glimpse of the elusive creature would make for quite a reward...he is like the sasquatch of this forest we call sign in stranger.
Name: Geena
Clasmate
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 17:56:45
Comments:
lisa: I've never had the pleasure of meeting kinky, but I'm sure starting a WILKGB is a pretty cool thing.
Clas: What did I know about Mick Jagger, I was a silly little girl in a disco dress. You are my one and only hero!
Name: Rose Darling
@you'rethecocksucker.com
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 16:24:35
Comments:
To countZERO:
Thanks for checking out "the competition." However, it's pretty lame of you to trash a guestbook that has only just begun. What's the matter, not enough to do in here that you've got to go elsewhere with your mayhem? And yes, those at "the competition" will and do have other things to talk about other than you and the people in this guestbook. And maybe some like me might have a few gripes about THIS guestbook, but I see you or no one here is in the mood to do anything like be FRIENDLY and make it the place to be. You just think it's cool to be sardonic and snobby. Thanks for helping to convince me that any Steely Dan guestbook is probably a waste of my time. No cameraderie for strangers here...
Name: Kinky
burning my Ebonix/English Dictionary
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 16:05:08
Comments:
Hey, thanks for the translation! You all sound like family! But to be fair to the remaining guestbook signers, there are also versions available in moron, redneck, and, of course, Swedish chef.
Yeah, I think that about covers it.
Name: Babs
CA
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 15:35:44
Comments:
Lisa: I find him to be quite intriguing. I only wish I could make it out to Le Bar Bat to see Steely Damned; I bet he'll be there. Are you going?
Name: Tryint this again
4 Kinky
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 15:03:30
Comments:
http://rinkworks.com/dialect/dialectp.cgi?dialect=jive&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seanet.com%2FUsers%2Fstalfnzo%2Fguestbook%2Fguestbook.html
don't forget the .html at the end!
Name: bored
person
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 15:01:24
Comments:
Kids if you want some fun, check out this link and check out Kinky's translation of this guestbook;
http://rinkworks.com/dialect/dialectp.cgi?dialect=jive&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seanet.com%2FUsers%2Fstalfnzo%2Fguestbook%2Fguestbook.html
Takes a while to load, but it's worth it.
Name: lisa
@ couple of kittens
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 14:37:23
Comments:
babs: isn't he irresistible? i think sharing is a beautiful thing.
shall we begin a "why i love kinky" guestbook?
Name: Babs
ca
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 12:33:07
Comments:
No, Lisa, it's not wrong of you. I feel the same.
Name: lisa
just @sking
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 11:31:10
Comments:
i'm sorry...but is it wrong of me to adore kinky the way i do?
Name: Kinky
you're kidding me, right?
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 10:21:01
Comments:
Why would I try to undermine this Steely site when you folks are doing such a bang-up job?
Name: countzir0
just checked out the "competition"
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 09:20:06
Comments:
Hey guys, I just checked out the GB that "cocksucker" told us all about, and have never seen so much shite. The guestbook that cocksucker started is actually a guestbook about THIS guestbook. The concept is to discuss Steely Dan's MUSIC, but they seem inadvertently to have start their own social clique or whatever the fuck they called it, anyway, it's pretty stupid, but the references to this GB are pretty hilarious
Name: Because
it's kinky @nd
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 07:45:08
Comments:
he doesn't want anyone to know about his attempt to undermine this Steely site.
Ha! Good luck!
Name: Prince
w@nnabe
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 07:38:03
Comments:
(+O) why do you keep posting this bogus message,and use your real name Cocksucker.
Name: Frog
Buster
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 07:30:25
Comments:
Q. How many frenchmen does it take to defend their country?
A. No one knows. The've never done it before.
Name: World Chumps
Basttile D@y
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 07:25:49
Comments:
I`m sure a lot of people are happy with the French victory, the French and french-Americans. How can you root for arrogant,rude and yes very anti-AMERICAN........did i mention they could`nt make up which side they were on in World WAR 2...
Name: (+ () )
( - \/ - )
Location: ( - o - ), (...I...) ( + v + )
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 07:23:49
Comments:
If you want to talk about Steely Dan's MUSIC, be sure the visit the Steely Dan Music message board at:
http://www.InsideTheWeb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi?acct=mb98548
Name: @fter @ V@lium
& @ beer
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 06:53:22
Comments:
rhyming poem:
the goldfish sing all night with guitars,
and the whores go down with the stars,
the whores go down with the starsI'm sorry, sir, we close at 4:30,
besides yr mother's neck is dirty,
and the whores go down with the etc.,
the whrs. go dn. with the etc.I'm sorry jack you can't come back,
I've fallen in love with another sap,
3/4 Italian and 1/2 Jap,
and the whores go
the whores go
etc.
Name: i have a crush
jäg alskar dig
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 06:37:18
Comments:
te amo, clas
Name: countzir0
cyberland
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 05:57:24
Comments:
Hey Midnight Cruiser, I'm a computer tech by profession, so if you need any advice on getting that thing back up, I'll give you any help that I can. What kind of video card is that? 8 megs? That's a friggin monster...anyway, just let me know if you need any help.
Name: countzir0
countzir0@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 05:27:33
Comments:
Lisa:You did hear "Baker Street," and it's a redo by the Foo Fighters(you know the band with the guy who played with Nirvana before). I sorta tripped out when I heard it also, actually not a bad rendition.
Ole: In reply to your question way back about the Ender series by Orson Scott Card, I read the first two(were there three of them?) and of course the first in the series was best. But I enjoyed the Seventh Son series even better. I'm now reading a book by Gary Jennings call "The Journeyer," and would consider it one of the best reads out there. It's sortof a spiced up historical fiction tale about Marco Polo, plenty of sex, violence, drunkeness, all the things that matter...To no one in particular: was checking out the Under The Banyan site and happened on to tablature for several Steely Dan songs which provided a whole weekend jamming at one of my buddies' house who plays jazz guitar--just had a little too much kirschwasser, retsina, and Cuervo for one weekend if you know what I mean--oh, afterthought--we got Grateful Dead's "Box of Rain" down pretty good too-hehehe...
Name: Clas
geenas bestman
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 02:13:09
Comments:
I thought "Wet Side Story" was a Womans Lib-song. -Let the man sleep on the wet side.
Geena; what was this Mick Jagger thing? What does he have that I don't have? Would you care to explain?
Name: katie lies
steelymanor
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 19:28:49
Comments:
Dave down under: Matilda doesn't, Katie does. Haven't you heard from Dr. Wu? Katie loves Cuervo shots, Matilda pours them! Just ask Charlie.
Love the poem! We want more!!!!!!!
Name: Geena
Clas' Spice Girl
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 19:17:28
Comments:
Clas:
Aren't you happy that France won? I know someone else who is, my friend heard him in Jersey, did you hear him as well? I do love James Taylor, but I don't have the album you mention, why do you ask? jäg alskar dig everyday!
Schwinn: Hey there! I feel as if I know you. Have we ever worked together? Do you think you could make me a fortune with my cooking prowess? I promise you a huge cut in the deal.
Bob Dylan: You sound just a Bostonian when you say "pahkin meetah"! are you from meffa, eastie, southie or wha?
lisa: It was great hearing from you again and thanks for the pics. I've been busy, so haven't had a chance to reply, but expect something this week. This ATT thing is going to be difficult to do, will explain later. Love you baby!
Name: lisa
g@dzooks
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 18:20:52
Comments:
somebody slap me, please...i SWEAR i just heard the song "baker street" by gerry rafferty...except done up in hard rock style, the sax line being played by a guitar...i only caught the tail end of it, so i can't be sure...
anyone heard this?
Name: IMHO
listening
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 16:39:41
Comments:
Wet Side is about a computer geek who takes a break at a diner or coffee shop or something, meets a girl, gets freaked 'cause it's the "real world" (The "wetside", as in wetware, a slang for biological, living matter [distinguished from hardware and software]).
Name: Crying In
My Coffee
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 16:26:06
Comments:
I've been trying to figure ou the lyrics to Wet Side for many moons now and I still don't have a clue what the song is about. I'm going to be pissed if they don't include it after all I've gone through.
Name: Big Fan
just@typo
Location: Vacationland, USA
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 13:54:30
Comments:
Listening to the tape today in the ca I realized I made an error. The 7th song was Instant Karma by John Lennon, not Elton John as posted - what was I thinking about. What a beautiful day in NE. Went to the Peabody Natural History Museam at Yale today with the kids. Made me think of those halcion days of 1996- touring, daily posts about the tour (pre, during and post) and of course all of Josie's mussings.
Name: IMHO
about cuts
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 10:49:08
Comments:
I for one wouldn't mind if Wet Side Story isn't on the album...assuming of course that means they'll cut an additional new one instead. In a pinch we'll always have Wet Side on '96 bootlegs.
Name: Crying in
My Coffee
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 10:42:46
Comments:
What?!! No "Wet Side Story" on the new one???! The horror!!!
Name: davedownunderwho
hereinthe@westernworld
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 09:26:54
Comments:
Ouch, Monday again.Lisa: A job?! Not a job! Remember, they told us so well:
The man in the street
draggin' his feet,
don't wanna hear the bad news
Imagine your face
there in his place
standing inside his brown shoes
You do his nine to five,
drag yourself home half alive
And there on the screen. a man with a dreamand katie: you've never lied.
Name: mitch
mt.belzoni
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 08:41:17
Comments:
I read where WET SIDE was being left off the new one,and that would be an Art Crime.........
Name: Bob Dylan
wherethehellamI
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 07:59:56
Comments:
Well The Times They are a changin': Watching TV just the other night, In the middle of a womans boxing match on ESPN2
there was a comercial for the treatment of foot fungus.Don't you dig the way I say "pahkin meetuhs".
Name: Clas
Geenas Man, true love, written in stone...
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 02:30:53
Comments:
StAL; I don't know what happens. It's got this way since I changed my address. Well, do as Geena says, no replybutton. Write a NEW message. Thanx.
Anon; ?race bashing? Be carefull with your words. What are you going to call real "Race Bashing" when you see it?
Schwinn; "cinematographer's party..." Oh hell, do YOU remember that one? It was a hell of a party!
Hi Ruby - how are you my BabyPie?
Hi Geena - today it's Monday! The French won the worldcup. Brasil did a surprisingly lame match. Geena, did you say once that you listen to James Taylor? Do you got his album "Never Die Young"?
Name: Loving You
Is easy cause you're beautiful
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 22:29:04
Comments:
Hey you--
It might be wrong, but I know you can't help yourself.
Name: wrong guestbook
:-p
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 22:18:42
Comments:
Wrong Ta Love Ya: No
Name: DrMu
@thegrotto
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 21:31:37
Comments:
Forgot to mention: Diana Krall's "Love Scenes" is pretty decent set of standards recommended for Danfans who might love the superclean sonic boom (large dynamic range) production and engineering of Tony LiPuma and Al Schmitt. Diana is a pretty good smokey lounge pianist and croonee: her vocals nail the notes most of the time and has enough resonance and character in he voice to make up for when she doesn't.
Name: DrMu
touchoftuesdayweld
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 21:20:31
Comments:
Since the guys are busy editing each of 32 tracks for each song at least 32 times - I hope Walter is keeping a scoresheet. In fact, a copy should be included in the liner notes to see which musicians ended up on the cutting room floor - that would be entertaining, we could at least throw out a few suggestions for the cover of the "new one." Of course, not being cognizant of an actual title is only a MINOR inconvenience. My 2 cents/piasters: Mssrs. Becker and Fagen have never graced the front cover of any of the 8 SD albums (solo efforts: a different story), so why start now? How about Candi Dulfer and Diana Krall observing a a glowing Dan toy or Fez or Jack of Speed Race car or fingering their sax & piano or something...Hey, if they're on the cover, maybe Wet Side Story might be (in)appropriate!
Name: RubyBaby
high-heeled sneekers gone!
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 20:49:14
Comments:
RazorBoy: I blush! Now my cheeks match the color of Mt.Belzoni in the glass. I don't take my shoes off for just anyone, you know.Are you interested in one of my special shoulder/neck massages? Turn on Pretzyl Logic for the rhythm...
rbaby
Name: GoodKingRich
young@heart
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 20:46:08
Comments:
Skunk and DF together? No Walt? Is Skunk on the new one? (must check out that interview... time to find a machine with a sound card and speakers) Instant Karma by Elt?! ...and isn't that Shape of Things to Come?
Ole: Yes BFF... maybe I'll get time off for good behaviour. Young Lily going very well, putting on the ounces nicely (bit of a hog, if truth be told) and being indoctrinated to a life of SD - not by me but by my little boy who, at two and a half, proudly boasts SD as his favourite (with no prompting from me... he also says I'm "a horrible singer", so obviously his discernment isn't totally flawless). At odd hours of the day and night he can be heard repeatedly singing "Go Back Jack Do It Again, Wheels Turning", etc and insists that a Then&Now: Best of SD promo with Reelin', Do It Again and Rikki is on high rotation so he can get up and jive. Turns round and round at the 'Wheels' bit until he crashes over dizzy. Must fork out for Citizen or replace my vinyl needle for a bit a variety before us guys have to play out in the yard in the cold, or he does himself in. Maybe I should get him to paint his feelings for the music - any positive parenting strategies from you or other GBers would be welcomed.
'Come tomorrow, will I be much older?'
Richard&kangaroos
Name: RubyBaby
he@ring thelonius monk in the background
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 20:39:39
Comments:
StAl & Geena: I've discovered that Inspector Claseau manages to get his mail from me even when it bounces back. How does he do that? And is the "mail daemon" a liar? Who can we trust anymore?
BigFan: Thanks for the groovy report!rb
Name: Love-ta-Love-Ya, Baby
But...
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 20:05:41
Comments:
Wrong Guestbook--
Aren't you 2 of those 3??
Name: Geena
Clas' lovergirl
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 19:54:29
Comments:
StAl: If Clas emails you and you respond, don't hit the reply button. You have to write a new email. I found this out the hard way and it works!
Clas: Buona sera, mio carissimo. Ti amo molto. Speriamo che ci vediamo domani. tu mi mando i lampi per la mia vita! Ciao!
Name: wrong guestbook
@ask Anon
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 19:44:06
Comments:
To Anon: I could sure use your wisdom, how should one feel when coming to this forum to read about the "almighty Steely Dan", only to find that it's just the same 3 people talking about how much they love each other? Do you think that instead of getting angry I should just let this go?
Name: StAl
stalfnzo@seanet.com
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 18:39:16
Comments:
Clas -- once again your e-mail is bouncing. What, does Sweden turn their Internet connection off at night?
Name: Anon
Because I am
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 17:26:30
Comments:
I would like to rephrase something:
No one is any more OR less superior than anyone else
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: DAN-ville, VA
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 17:25:27
Comments:
Lisa....me and the little lady will be there with bells on....more info via e-mail soon!
my computer's fucked and I've had a few beers so I really don't care at the moment....so glad my girlfriend also has one here in the house! Gonna be Thursday before I can sort out the damage but I put in an overdrive processor and it worked fine. Then I turned it back off and installed more memory and a new video card with 8 megs of RAM and now it won't even boot up or let me run setup on start up....I think after another beer or two I won't really care anyway....y'all have a good night and enjoy your week.
Name: Big Fan
thinkingabout@avacationdaytomorrow
Location: Anywhere, CT USA
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 16:51:50
Comments:
The show was called Desert Island Discs, on for an hour, 9 songs were picked. The following are my notes of the songs played in order from the show:
1. DF: Benny and the Jets by Elton John
2. DF: Talked about being in LA during the 70's and the cars he saw - Low Rider by War
3. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: Magic Bus by The Who - loved the percussion
4. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: My Old School by well you know - Fun to play. Apparently he made his own guitar and finished it just 2 hours before this song was recorded
5. DF: talked about the events of the early 70's - Nixon, China, etc. Golden Years by David Bowie
6. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: Blinded by the Light - Manfred Man
7. DF: Instant Karma by Elton John
8. DF: Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits. DF talked about working with Mark Knopfler on the Gaucho album.
9. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: Share of Things by the Yardbirds - Said he really liked Jeff Beck's guitar playing (well who doesn't).Certainly an interesting bunch of songs. do you ever wonder what other muscians like - well now we know a little bit more.
Name: Anon
Because I am
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 12:25:25
Comments:
Can we stop all this religion/race bashing on this Guestbook?
If someone doesn't understand someone's else's religion or race, explain it to them, don't insult their race or religion in return. We're all intelligent people here.
Is anyone learning anything from the countless deaths of innocent people caused by the religious wars in Croatia, the Middle East and Northern Ireland?
No religion is any better or worse than other religion
No race is any better or worse than any other race
No one is any more superior than you or IAND
No one should demean or degrade anyone else because of who they are, where they're from or what they believe in.
Love one another!
Name: Big Fan
just2listening
Location: Anywhere, USA
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 08:27:48
Comments:
I heard an add on a local Hartford radio station that they will be carrying some syndicated show tonight in which musicians pick their list of albums to have if stranded on a desert island. Tonights guests are DF and Jeff "Skunk' Baxter at 6:00 EDT. The station is 93.7 WZMX. They have a home page, but no real audio - and no additional information. My guess is that there must be other sations across the country carrying the same feed. I'll let you know if I find out more - and try to make a list of what they say. Boy I really want to make the the concert at Le Bar Bat in July - a Thurday night - let's see - 2 hour drive to NYC, think we'd take take the Hutch all the way down - need a place to stay, oh yeah - what do we do with the kids - oh well maybe a miracle will happen.
Name: Tony Orlando
...put the blame on me...
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 03:44:36
Comments:
Juan: And then you made love in your Chevy van? Well that's all right with me.
(Chorus)
***Clas: Everyone is, has been, or will be a jew. Even Oleander, me and you.P.S. Ever notice the similarities in "The Fez" and "Kid Charlemagne"? I pasted the intro of the former on the latter and
neither was the wiser.
Name: Schwinn
The Fortress of Huttitude
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 03:25:50
Comments:
Let's get one thing straight. Lisa is mine. She took my bold, daring ideas and turned them into a best selling line of patio furniture. I took her recipes and made a fortune on the cooking channel. All you other blokes back off or I'll apply sternum pressure with a giant spatula. If you don't believe me ask Clas about that incident at the cinematographer's party...
Lasers in the Jungle,SEMB
Name: Clas
Geena's Lover
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 02:49:52
Comments:
The Strangers; "...the reason you don't understand all these jewish references is because scandanavians spend entirely too much time listening to clocks tick while they stare off into space. don't try to deny it. we've all seen the movie..." Yeah you're right, that fuck Bergman, hate him, he's made my life miserable.
But, do you want to explain this for me? MY point here is that jews are not a "race", they are practicing a religion. The black Ehtiopian Jews are "jews" aren't they? Or are they intruders?
SO, has anyone heard from Aja?
Name: Juan or 2?
@the Comedy Club
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 00:06:35
Comments:
She said, "Take that shiny armour off,
You silly boy
Then with one index curved
Says come here and enjoy
She said,"Son, can you handle it
Yes, I'll give it a try
Someone remind me to thank her
Before I dieenter(CHORUS)here
As I painted a long stem rose
On her body with kisses
I knew what had come true
Were one silly boy's wishes
It's pure non fiction
Laying somewhere in time
I shall never forget it
Honey, as long as you're mine
Ohh yeah honey as long as you're mineenter(CHORUS)here
repeat enter(CHORUS)here
And YOU DOES NOT MEAN EWE!
Name: Juan Knight,
@someinandoutburgerjoynt
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 23:47:17
Comments:
Just Inn Time
( chorus )
Meet me on the avenue You were just inn time
Honey,you know the place You were the key
Club Intimate You were just inn time
Gettin' face to face To where lovers are free
Talk for a little while You were just inn time
Have a drink or two Just inn time to save me
And when we're all thru
We'll leave a tip for StuOn my way home
gave her a little call
I said, "just dropped a dime, honey
now look over on that wall
There by the keys
inside a note
a small clue
Maybe the answer to it all".One cozy hideaway
built just for two
one real fantasy
about to come true
our favorite chateau
with champagne on ice
forget the speed limit
ohh, it's gonna be so damn nice!As I looked out the window
to see her arrive
she looked like a racer
to my surprise
She ran up the staircase
with open arms
I saw that perfect face
and said, "Honey,ahh yes!"enter (chorus) here
She's a looker
a personalized Monroe
an absolute beauty
from head to toe
Star lit eyes
to go with that smile
honey, I'm in love
mind if I stay awhile.
Name: ?
@the board?
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 23:18:55
Comments:
GUSTAV MAHLER+ L NOR=? TRISTAN FABRIANI+ L B=?
Name: Geena
Clas' fiance
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 19:05:50
Comments:
Dave Down Under: Is that what that was? I saw you back over something and take off. I cleaned up the mess and a dug a hole at the dump and disposed of the remains. Too bad, I was going to tell that person that someday he may have a real accident or become a dumfuck jackass, but that's already happened. Oh well, back to my evening paper.
Name: Phhhtttt....
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 17:53:31
Comments:
Why did Steely Dan Hater feel the need to be redundant and tell us he came here by accident?
It's obvious he doesn't have the smarts to get here on purpose.
Name: katey lies
steelymanor
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 17:18:46
Comments:
Dave down under: are we going to meet you at VB?
lisa: if you're going, I'll be there. I love cuervo shots. Dave down under knows.
Name: TheStranger
think i'll listen to a lot of maxine now
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 16:54:13
Comments:
hello boys and girls,
my own computer is still torn and bleeding & may or may not be resuscitatable but in the meantime i've got this borrowed machine with which i scanned recent posts and i've gotta say -- forget virginia beach! the south is full of snakes and mosquitoes (no offense if your mama's a water mocassin). Danfests must always be in vegas, which, no, is not where i live, but i've gotta be there anyway next week so change everything. i've tried to explain this to lisa.steve v. dan--in irvine, calif. in 94 the Dan heavily badmouthed trumpets but by this time they could be reconverted or maybe into whistles again.
clas, please, no more information on penises swollen from insect bites, although remember, that's probably one of the better things that would happen to people in virginia beach, which i understand has some kind of genitalia-seeking mosquitoes. they're like mutated heat-seeking missles but far more deadly. we owe a debt to the iraqi scientists who discovered them.
also, the reason you don't understand all these jewish references is because scandanavians spend entirely too much time listening to clocks tick while they stare off into space. don't try to deny it. we've all seen the movie.
no more fights on jerry springer? where shall i go? what shall i do?
(the scarlet stranger)
Name: davedownunder
afoolinlovewithtimetosp@re
Location: marthasviulle,
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 15:22:19
Comments:
I was really drunk and backing out of the driveway pretty fast when I ran over this guy who called himself "steely dan hater." It was a mess (lots of blood and broken glass) and he was in a lot of pain, but I was in kind of a hurry and couldn't stop.oh well.
Name: mitch
wjaz- MT.Belzoni
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 12:17:52
Comments:
geena: no i don`t know Christine Pirillo, who is she?
Lisa: do you remember the JETRO TULL cut "teacher" ? DANFESTA planning commission, IS there an AGENDA or just winging it? I think lISA`s hip SD logo with DANFEST III, Virginia Beach( African Tribal art design) would go over well for the t-shirt....(note: author has contributed to designing Logos in the past)
Name: Clas
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 11:21:58
Comments:
Steely Dan Hater; Oh, is that so? Thank you very much for the information Sir. Thank you and goodbye Sir.
Name: Steely Dan hater
anitSD@asshole.nut
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 09:31:43
Comments:
I got in here accidentally and have been reading this crap, steely dan is the suckiest band I've ever heard, and you people are obviously a bunch of bored, aging, jackasses. Get a friggin life, dumfucks.
Name: Razor Boy
joebj@compmore.net
Location: Kanata, Ont Canada
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 09:27:36
Comments:
For crissake's John Henry, thanks for the "advice" but we're not all back woods hillbillies in Canada! I suppose use of the word "engaged" in my previous posting was taken in the wrong context. The inference in my case was on keeping my 15 year old son, and 11 year old daughter entertained in San Francisco. But your humourous comment was not lost on me. Very quick of you, John Henry.
Regarding the Dan Fest (which I will sorely miss!), what music will greet the disciples you descend at the meeting place? Will it be blaring over loudspeakers that are mounted on the hotel/motel marquee? Will there be a trivia contest as a kind of "ice breaker?" Are there to be special souvenir t'shirts available to everyone (at non tour prices) ? Is there a very fat chance either of our heroes will make an appearance, or perhaps even someone on the catering crew when they recorded "Gaucho?" I know it all sounds like sour grapes, when really, all I am really doing is taking part in a form of mental drooling. I can't be there, but at least by throwing out the aforementioned snippets, can visualize "the event."
I can see it all know. Lounging in an overstuffed chair in the lobby, decorated with rattan, ceiling fans and Persian rugs, as "My Rival" cascades through the late afternoon air. Dinner plans are being made, as Chef Raoul prepares Pasta Prima Becker and Roger Nichols Stew.
Ruby My Pet, bring me another glass of Mount Belzoni on the rocks, before I massage your feet again.
We're difting, a thousand years go by..........
Name: Maxine
singin'the blues
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 08:47:18
Comments:
Oleander: Yes, I know the Cherry Poppin' Daddies - there's a bit of airplay of "Zoot Suit Riot" locally. Also, the Big Bad Voodoo Daddies are pretty popular on the local indie public radio station. Saw a swing band last night, at the Pittsburgh Blues Festival, called the Atomic Fireballs. I think they're out of Detroit, and they had a good sound & lots of energy.
Also at the Blues Fest, saw a band called Los Straitjackets - instrumental surf rock, they called it (and they wear Mexican wrestling masks - fun!) - and a young blues singer/guitar player named Susan Tedeschi. Her voice was a mix of Bonnie Raitt and the best of Janice Joplin, and her guitar chops were first rate. Anyone else ever heard of her? She's work a listen if you're into the blues.
Name: oleander
one toke over
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 07:34:27
Comments:
This week on McDonald's Steely Dan Rotation: "Maxine."
Maxine--Yes. Been heavily into Cherry Poppin' Daddies out of Eugene lately. However, I couldn't walk the walk if you paid me.
Dr. Mu--Yeah, man! And come up to town and party with the urbane and jaded Ashevillains! It's toxoplasmosis, and it was definitely a good move to axe the litter box.
Roy--Whatever the gizmo, bring it to Va Beach and lisa & I will show you how to use it safely.
(>+)--Are you related to (The Artist Formerly Known As) Prince? Why don't YOU start?
YGK--so does that mean you're coming, or WHAT?
Pete--you lucky dog. You got a guest room I could rent, or maybe a closet in LBB where I could fold up my futon?
GKR--YOU lucky dog! BFF down under! How's your little girl?
Farewell fellow kooks, nuts, obsessives, and chatterboxes. See you in two weeks. Ruby & I are tag-teaming.
Name: Charley Tokyo
pufferboard
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 02:28:18
Comments:
Charley check out new SD board listed by --__-- and Charley not impressed. Why they make fun of Swedes? Next thing you know there will be message board making light of Charley's noodle. Charley's noodle very good--best when eaten when heart is beating in ion grid. Not recommended for dead beats like Bill Bixby.
Name: Clas
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 01:08:53
Comments:
Uhhhh! I can't drink Cuervo. Doesn't matter where I am.
Geena; no, you don't have to wear that stuff! Come as you are. What about having StAl as the Best Man?
StAl; would you? I could arrange so you can meet the Swedish King. And you'll meet Pompe too.
Hi Maxine! Good to hear!
TODAY
Pompe;
He woke me up three times this night. He wanted to lay down on the cold , wat lawn. I think he liked to cool off his Petter-Nicklas.
Name: --__--
cindywoohoo
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 21:51:24
Comments:
If you thought (>+) created a great, aternative Dan page, check out www.insidetheweb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi/mb98830
--__--
Name: Geena
Clas' wannabe wife
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 21:29:12
Comments:
StAl: I know what you mean about Cuervo, I can't drink it unless i'm in an Irish pub while my friend Shelly holds my hands behind my back and makes me sing "Don't Take Me Alive" in Esperanto.
to Maxine: I kinda like this big brass stuff myself, but Disco? Yes, I was one of many queens of this fabulous musical era dancing at Studio 54 (I got in with a phony press pass, ok?), young and starry eyed, hoping to catch a glimpse of Mick Jagger. Maybe getting drunk enough to approach him and hoping he'd whisk me away and later allowing me to watch him carve another notch on his bedpost. Sadly, at the time, the only close encounter with the rich and famous I had was dancing cheek-to-cheek with the Native American of Village People fame and stealing a pinch of his butt. Yahoooooooo!!!
Clas: Yes, I'll marry you!!!! it would be an honor to share my life with you, but do i have to wear horns and a brass bra at the wedding? Can Pompe be a guest?
lisa: If you will agree to be my Maid of Honor, I will don the brass bra and horns and perform the infamous hula dance at the reception. How was your job interview? Don't worry, it took me a week at my new job to discover that I had netscape on my computer. Now, I minimize it and check the GB several times a day. My managers think I'm working and everyone is happy!
Fezo: roll up a ball of tin foil and whip it across the room, if that doesn't work, try flushing them out with a trail of catnip. And if they still won't come out, call me, put the phone up to their ears and watch your fraidy cats turn into the purring, furniture scratching, fuzzy little felines they once were. After, I would like to be compensated by watching you do the turtle snapping dance.
Razor Boy: brrrr...Hampton Beach, New Hamster? been there, done that...but why is that water so damn cold all the time? Still a lot of bikers up there? Make sure you get Sam Adams in a bottle and watch them open it in front of you.
RubyBaby: I missed you so much sweetie! Welcome back! Tell me something good.
mitch: Emeril is my hero and he's from New Bedford too! Now, do you know who Christina Pirillo is?
DrMu: I would love to use boric acid, but I understand it's harmful to cats if ingested. TOMORROW: Operation Cayenne! ahhhhhh-eeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Roy: How about it if I just call you G&G?
Name: To Whom It Concerns
@that would be me AL
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 20:49:27
Comments:
Oh how I envy YOU AL, YOU are KING of the UNDERWORLD! You
should be PROUD OF THAT, VERY PROUD, indeed.
Name: StAl
stalfnzo@seanet.com
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 17:26:20
Comments:
Hey! Has anyone heard from Aja lately? Haven't heard hide nor hair from her in over a month. I fear something is wrong....
Lisa: I can't drink Cuervo unless it's in a womans bathroom with many strange people. Long story. Ask me when I see you...
Just got a little card in the mail. If you go to Wayne Krantz's new web site, you too can get on the list. He'll be appearing at 55 Bar July 23rd and 30th for all you NYC folks.
Pete/Shari/Hoops: you lucky stiffs! I hate you, man...
StAl
Name: to Maxine
@Big Brass Knockers
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 16:28:56
Comments:
Frankly My Dear, I do give a damn,I happen to be glad this
big, brassy stuff is making a comeback. It sure beats the
disco days.
Name: Maxine
gottafillthisspace
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 15:25:46
Comments:
Lovebob: I know, I know... I'd been practicing, too. (Sigh) Beer for Dolphins does sound like an interesting band (?) so I'll be sure to e-you soon. Peg knows I can't make it - I'm moving. (Just to a new place, can't leave 'da burgh.)
Clas: Life is good!
Oleander (THE Oleander?) - yup, it's me, although I'm not around as much now as I was then. Just checking to see what's up with the CD since I was away.
StAl: And damn fine to see the page is still going strong...nice work, my man.
Rudy: you still makin' that special jello? Take some of that to the Dan fest for me, 'kay? (BTW, gotta find a place for your awesome pic at the new place...)
Well, I'd love to contribute something MUSICAL, but there's not much new to say, SD-wise. Although I can ask this: anyone else into the swing craze that's been re-born? The Brian Setzer Orch is in town this weekend and I'm thinking of going... there seem to be a lot of bands taking this to new levels, and I wondered if anyone else dug it.
Name: & T M
@$$$
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 14:30:15
Comments:
You mean that "crew cut" on the Katy Lied cover? Or was it the
beard!
Name: rudy
@friday
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 14:20:55
Comments:
I think it's Walter Becker before he got his hair cut....
( >+ ) -- good to see ya, Kinky.
rudy
Name: June Lockhart
forest.lawn
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 14:19:09
Comments:
Rin Tin Tin?
Name: flea to Man's Best Friend
@one of my biggest mistakes!
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 14:11:22
Comments:
What was the name of that German Sheperd, next to Fagen,
pictured on AJA?
Name: :(
?
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 14:02:13
Comments:
( >+ ): less annoying than you? sign me up, by golly!
Name: ( >+ )
( + )
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 13:45:25
Comments:
For those of you looking to talk about the MUSIC of Steely Dan, here's a new Steely Dan Music message board to visit:
http://www.InsideTheWeb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi/mb98548
Sorry about the ads, but they're less annoying that most of the posters on this board.
Name: auntie em
@sprayed by abstract ART PEPPER
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 13:33:47
Comments:
With all the food around here, it might be time for some "JAZZERCISE CLASSES". Ladies must keep those "BUNS OF STEEL".
For HIGH IMPACT workouts I suggest anything from STEELY DAN.
For LOW IMPACT workouts, you know kind of ease into it, try
The Marty Paich Quartet featuring Art Pepper. This classic
includes "What's Right for You, You and the Night and the
Music,"SIDEWINDER", All the Things YOU ARE, Pitfall, Melancholy
Madeline, Marty's Blues. This album is pure "art" if you're
into this stuff. Oh, I almost forgot, "Over the Rainbow" sounds
better than it ever has.
Name: Clas
Geena's Husband wannabe
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 13:04:13
Comments:
Fezo "-How do we make them again the bold, flesh-eating beasts they once were?" The answer is; buy a piano.
Ruby - can you say that again? In Swedish?
My dog, Pompe, has refused to take his long daily walks the last days. He's just sleeping. Yesterday I saw the probably-answer to his lazyness; he's penis is red and swollen. Stung by an insect or something. Now I feel to give you daily information on this so I'll be back tomorrow.
TODAY:Words Of Wisdom:
Subject; dogs.
You can't make a lier out of a dog.
Name: (+)
(.)
Location: (>+),
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 12:05:58
Comments:
And yet, logging on to this board can be especially tedious, due to the relatively limited supply of information, and no new music in several years. So I guess I sound like a Pompe-ous ass. Overall, this is a pretty great board.
Name: :(
!@?#$^%#$@!?!
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 12:03:57
Comments:
( + ): why don't YOU go and start one at steelydick.com?
Name: ( + )
( . ) ( >+ )
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 11:59:34
Comments:
A Steely Dan board where no one talks about Steely Dan? Is there another board out there for real Dan Fans who want to talk about their music?
Name: YGK
..
Location: New Amsterdam, City of Dreams
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 11:51:08
Comments:
lisa: no e-mail, eh? alas....
so, either....
"I will endure the thorns to meet thy presence, yea, your company is worthy of any pain to obtain....I survey the tower, and wait until nighrfall"or...
"I will dethorn the brush, make a rope of its twine, and climb upwards to your window, where we can rejoice in our union, share in the wine, and discover worlds within each other..."
Name: fezo
c@t.scr@tch.fever
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 11:29:23
Comments:
rb: moving wasn't bad, and the essential boxes (alcohol, surgical tubing, masks) have been unpacked so your assistance is not needed . . . but thanks for asking
however, i'm in desparate need of advice on how to get cats out of the closet. None of the three took well to the move from the county to the city and all now spend their days hiding in the dark closet recesses, coming out only at night in the wee hours of the morning to express their loud displeasure at their new accomodations. How do we make them again the bold, flesh-eating beasts they once were?
lisa: your Danfest planning efforts are inspirational. a special treat may be in order. assuming the cats emerge from the closet, i may have some fresh rabbit for you. And, of course, I'll gladly repeat the turtle-snapping dance of yore
fezo
Name: lisa
shoot high, @im low
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 11:12:15
Comments:
luckless: i just missed you...email me for details about the hotel arrangements...i wanted to add you to the mass mailing, but i didn't have your e-address.
Name: lisa
sc@rf-ace
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 11:08:33
Comments:
ygk: i am imprisoned in a tower surrounded by thorn-laden brush...are you a true warrior? got a trusty white steed? my rescuer will enjoy the benefit of equality and a mutual servitude.
a pity...the only scarves i have are made of sheer silk and may reveal more than a knack for modern dance...i don't mind that a'tall, but give me a few minutes to set up the camera, lights and boom...you know how us showbizkids are.
rubyB: your equation was hilarious! and probably closer to the truth than poor clas would have us know.
danfessors: i am composing a group email about hotel reservations...expect it in the next 24 hours.
Name: Luckless Pedestrian
Misar 5
Location: V@ Be@ach!!,
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 11:06:32
Comments:
One detail left out of the request from Down Under...
Unless I am mistaken, the official kick-off of the DanFest will be on Saturday the 22nd, at the Duck In restaurant. (Time to be determined his Saintliness.)
One idea for parlor games while we are there (and this would best be done with some prior preparation) would be to compile a list of things we *thought* the lyrics said. (Eg, in Kid Charlemagne, for the longest time I thought they were saying "Son, you were Miss Vegas" instead of "Son, you were mistaken". Yes, I know that makes no sense, but that is what I thought I heard.)
And what hotel has been settled upon by the scurvy brethren for touchdown?
--LP
Name: John henry
records galore
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 10:48:39
Comments:
Razor Boy, I think that bexause the kids are only 15 and 11, you still have control over them, but if they really want to break up their engagement theres really not much you can do about it!/? But will she give him the ring back?? [g]
Name: Razor Boy
joebj@compmore.net
Location: Kanata, Ont Canada
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 10:41:56
Comments:
Revving up for a week by the ocean at the end of July, in North Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. The Razor Boy thinks not of the brutal exchange rate when purchasing Yankee dollars? Only the "R & R" that comes from sipping a cold Sam Adams on the sand, where it's all "Time Out of Mind" (and running in the "Yankee Homecoming 10 Mile Race that week). Any mini or regional "Dan Fests" in the offing? I missed seeing SD in concert (in '93 I think) by one excrucitating week when they were appearing near Boston.
Next year, we go to San Francisco. Any ideas on keeping a 15 year old male and 11 year old female engaged?
Name: RubyBaby
on the Nordiktr@k baby
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 10:33:59
Comments:
Clas: Are there no more DAILY THOUGHTS? I was really getting into those...
okay, I have one -
The number of hours you (Clas) get to sleep is inversely related to the level of enjoyment cats get from piano playing and amount of water consumed by the dog, divided by the degree of separation you have to Kevin Bacon times the distance between you and your True Love in heartbeats, over sternum pains squared.
love,
rb
Name: Steve V. Dan
...it's cold and it's damp...
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 09:13:28
Comments:
can some one please tell me when summer is going to start here in the San Fran Bay area?????
...jeez.....oh well ..it is Lee Morgan's birthday and the jazz station just played 'Sidewinder'....
...will there be any trumpet solos on the new 'Dan album....???
Name: YourGoldKeith
..
Location: NYC, NY NY
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 07:00:01
Comments:
Lisa: Yes, dear Goddess, I am lacking in a specific type of sustenance, which you, no doubt could supply. Are you willing to provide this sanity saving element to this warrior madman? My soul would thank you, and I feel that your own would be acutely pleased....
About your rules....
1) without making a face, huh? how about yelps of joy?
2) no problem, but do we have to exhale?
3) Modern dance? Cunningham or Duncan? Admittedly, a mass of men dancing in Duncan's famous style would be quite a scene. Perhaps we could include rule #1 in the choreography - but you must! (oh, please) provide the scarves....ygk
Name: lisa
@nimal farm
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 05:17:09
Comments:
dear sirs: regrettably, i will be unable to cook for you today, as i have a pending job interview...where are my priorities, for god's sake? i hope joining the work force won't detract from my duties as gbook chef, not to mention my new position as mental paramour for the sexy ygk.
now can someone please refresh my latte?
Name: Clas
Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 04:10:03
Comments:
StAl - can I take a couple of days off? I'm exhausted.
Name: Bill Bixby
channelcat
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 23:16:20
Comments:
Dr Mu: See, it not only can make you go blind but it can kill you too. I'm (living) proof. That's Ok. My little wild time with Marilyn has just begun...
By the way, Lisa has produced several 1" x 6" temporary tattoos for the upcoming Danfest which read, "Moody Bastard". Personally, I'm looking forward to the "application" phase more than I am the bootlegs.
Turnin' Green,BB
Name: lisa
essentially b@re
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 22:04:19
Comments:
MY gold keith: may i address you as such? even though cooking is my number one skill, i'm even more equipped to satisfy the soul of a warrior or madman...are you lacking, dear?
mitch: 20 more points for knowing who emeril is...you are doing swell.
dave down under: i'm "enjoying" the same unbearable heat as you, being right up the road in n.c...can you fix me a drink while i explain the rules?
on friday august 21st, many strange and intelligent people will begin arriving in virginia beach, va...you could be one of those lucky few if you agree to the following:
1) you must consume copious amounts of cuervo gold WITHOUT making that funny face...be a man, dave.
2) please be able to clear the chamber of a 3 foot tokemaster in one fell swoop...none of this two-parter shit...practice if need be...ask fezO for the protocol sheet entitled "preparing for a danfess"...i'd go ahead and ask for "living with the aftermath" while you're at it.
3) all men should be willing to strip down to their briefs and provide hours of enjoyment for the female attendees in the guise of modern dance...set to a medley of our beloved dan, of course.
*these rules are subject to change
**you may email me for specific details about accommodations, etc (i think we've arrived at a decision regarding which hotel to stay in)...showbizkid@yahoo.com
drMu: i'm glad you ditched monica, she was all wrong for a brilliant man such as yourself.
funny you should mention brevard...my live-in victim went to college there...despite that, i find the surrounding area most beautiful.
brett???
Name: DrMu
wearthewearyhoursdown
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 21:15:40
Comments:
BillBixby: I was trying to channel you in the great beyond. Now I known why the line was off the hook.
Lisa: Next time travel arrangements are necessayr, I know who to contact. You've also revealed the key to overcoming my overpacking syndrome. BTW Moanica is long gone after I asked her if she wanted to listen to a Steely Dan TAPE. She ran out screaming something about "I don't want to there that four letter word again" and "where's that Maryland prosecuter?'
Geena: U2? What a shyster!
Boric acid works for roaches - perhaps it may alleviate your ant infestation.Ole: Alas, we had to find the cat another hone a few years ago when my wife became pregnant with our 2nd. With the heat here, the litterbox stayed inside and I was concerned about soiled liteer causing histoplasmosis (I think?) through a parasite which could be contracted through direct contact or through the air. I had head a radio new report which cited an increased risk of birth defects. I panicked and we found a nice set of new parents for him.. Hey, I'd love to be in Asheville, especially this time of year. When my ship comes in we'll retire in Brevard.
Name: DAVEDOWNUNDER
b1bdave@aol.com
Location: NOT ATLANTA, BUT CLOSE. ,
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 19:52:00
Comments:
The Dixie heat is playing havoc with the short term memory. Could you please, and I apologize for the mundane request, print again the ground rules for the upcoming dan event, the where and when?? (am I wasting anyone's time? Is there already a website or page with all this? As I say, the heat is dibilitating, although in a strangely satisfying way.)Also, are any of you great Dan cover bands headed for Peachtree Street? You're more than welcome. Delicious southern treats and mountains of money await. Let us know when you're coming down.
Name: GoodKingRichard
turnleft@musswellbrook & bring your thermals
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 19:16:11
Comments:
Pete F: er, thanks, I think... Damn! I really hate being stuck in this backwater sometimes (MMc is one of the greatest 'soul' voices ever... nah, forget the 'soul' category... All-time greatest list). However, Paul Kelly here next week, and BFF on tour soon... ah well.
Richard&kangaroos
Name: Doc Kelly
Here at the Dude Ranch... in Kansas
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 18:02:49
Comments:
Pete: I gotta tell ya that I've never regretted living in Kansas until I read your post... If you have any advance notice of a similar occurence I would certainly like to plan my first visit to the big city around such...
Name: Mitch
aint no place like the City
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 16:26:29
Comments:
Pete, sounds like we mithed out on a good thing. DID Michael happen to do Pretzel Logic....? Lisa, your better than Emeril BAM ! Screen savers doing what? Can you feel the Danfesta momentum?
Name: Steve V. Dan
kid from Long Island
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 13:16:02
Comments:
Hey Pete: next time you see a show like that sneak in a DAT and patch it into a website so us long suffering ex-NY Californians can get a brief taste of dear old mid-town......
Ruby: It is gray and cool up here...very film noire-ish...I feel like Tyrone Power in a 'Nightmare Alley' re-make......
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 12:58:55
Comments:
St Al, Le Bar Bat West? Not a bad idea and I couldn't think of a better bouncer.
Man! What a night! Shari, Hoops, myself, and a couple of other fortunate internetters got to see and hear Michael McDonald blow the roof off Le Bar Bat last night. He played the Fender Rhodes and sang for half an hour in front of about 150 people. He did a Marvin Gaye tune with the band I had booked, then his band came up and played the remainder of the set. Among the songs they did was one of my faves, "I Keep Forgettin'". To tell you the truth, I can't even convey how unbelievable it is to be able to see a guy with a voice like that in such an intimate space, truly amazing. In fact, it was so great, Shari and I decided we'll check out his full show tonight at The Westbury Music Fair. Nice to see Hoops again and meet some new faces. It's really a shame that more of you couldn't take me up on my offer, you really missed something spectacular!
Oleander, last night was a good night to be living in NYC
Name: YGK
y'know
Location: New York, NY
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 12:39:28
Comments:
Lisa: Your invitation is gratefully accepted, but I must ask, will the goddess feed me from the center of my being? Hungry...I await nourishment of the soul....
YourGoldKeith - in bare essentials...
Name: RubyBaby
hi y'all
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 12:27:14
Comments:
I actually missed you all while I was gone!Prof.Steve: Your take on time out of mind seems right on. At least it makes sense in those old poems I read (Yeats) He uses that phrase a lot. How's the weather where you are? I may need to escape this scortching valley.
But the raisins are still mine, right mW?
Fezo: Your take on time out of mind also seems right on. I've always found that aspect of 'vice indulgence' sorta scary. I long to be free from the dimension of Time, but I don't like it when it gets fuzzy. How was your move? Need help unpacking?
Moray EEL: Put me down for a reservation!! I've never read a more appealing invite! True, hardwood floors are so cool on hot summer nights, and I'd love to hear your SteelyDan swing on Hot Cross Buns, and my passion for critters runs deep - but it's the company that makes the occaision. If you could stand to have me around, I'd be honored. (One thing: I love frozen burritos, but they don't love me. Could I have PB&J instead?)
your,rb
Name: lisa
typing with one h@nd, stirring with the other
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 12:25:58
Comments:
sorry i'm late with the menu, but i had to go shopping...today's fare: grilled, then stuffed, portabello mushrooms in a white wine bechemel...baby zucchini in a brown butter sauce...risotto with wild onions...to drink: champagne?
ygk: for you, my unclad warrior, i will make a blueberry sorbet and serve it on your washboard stomach...i KNOW how to treat a real man.
welcome to the pleasure dome...
Name: Clas
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 12:13:33
Comments:
Oleander/Geena; What is this jewish thing you are talking about? I don't understand. Maybe it's because I'm from Sweden or maybe it's because a language-thing, probably both. I just don't get it. And what kind of jews? The diamond-jews in Manhattan, the jews in Russia, the negro-jews from Ethiopia, the jews in Israel? And hey, no offense taken here, it was just a couple of years ago I found that both Fagen and one of my best friends are jewish. It's not a big deal over here, is it a big deal over at your place?
Name: YGK
mrdbh@yahoo.com
Location: New York, NY
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 11:14:08
Comments:
Lisa: I would be honored to appear in humble wraps and fortunate to consume your creative essense, your handwork. It may, however, be essential that I bare my slim, muscular essense in order to purify my intention of absorbing physical and spiritual nourishment from one such as yourself. In reference to these matters, your visual sensory pleasure of me is something initially that I have to offer in return. I am humble, but a proud warrior, seeking the energy of life that you gratefully offer, in exchange for any beauty that you find in me. Alas, I do not serve, but, at times, submit to a creator of such fine essentials, and respond to you as a natural man will...
Name: Roy.Scam
not.intimidated.by.vibrators.but.a.bit.scared.by.that.steely.dan.gizmo
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 10:09:44
Comments:
Fezo: You must have been one comedically precocious 1 year old. You win. The complete answer to the 'stepped on an ant' riddle is: (to the tune of "The Pink Panther") Dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead aaaaaaant, dead dead ant.
My clever, and gradually becoming a Dan fan, wife has installed a screen saver with various types of ants moving across the monitor. This is apparently in tribute to recent Guestbook subject matter. Now I'm wondering where she's going to find a masturbation related screen saver.Maxine: Welcome back to the GB. Ole, lisa, Mitch: Thank you for noticing my absence.
Geena: I've been called Gentile AND genitalia, more frequently the latter. Take your pick.
Rudy-- If you change your mind about doing tatoos, I'd like to place an advance order for: a Rose Darling on my palm, a Josie on the top of my head, and a panoramic silhouette of my old school across both cheeks.
RS
Name: oleander
but will you love me tomorrow?
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 09:45:54
Comments:
I will try my durndest to stay excited about Va Beach, but I am eaten alive by envy of the Appleophiles who will be settling back shortly in their Batchairs to be Damned under the beaming eyes of Swami Pete. Will we have any Danstravaganza attendees at the beach? Bring videos! Kinky--if you promise not to snore, I'll room with you. But the Ferrari stays OUTSIDE.
Rudy--Aw come on man, treat us at least to some chocolate body painting!
Pete--You're killin' me! Or at least you're making me want to move there--Michael McDonald?? Just hangin' out?? Be still my heart.
Geena--Your logic escapes me, but no offense taken. Next time I check my Geena-talia, I'll think of you. But not in That Way!
Name: rudy
somewhere humid
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 07:36:19
Comments:
swear to goodness, I must say I'm starting to get excited about the SD fest already. Break out them hats n' hooters: anyone showing up with "Decade" to play on my dinky CD player will get laughed at incessantly.
wait, I'm getting a premonition on an overheard conversation....
"Where's everyone getting those termporary tattoos and caricatures?"
"Try Rudy's room, dude..."
"Well, everyone's got 'em, man....they must be seriously medicated....where's the bong room, then?"
"Try Lisa's...."[the above conversation was only a dramatization: i do NOT do tattoos or caricatures.]
*rudy*
Name: lisa
under the t@ble and dreaming
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 06:40:44
Comments:
roy: nice to see your nom de plume on the gb again...so this time mrs.scam is coming along? i hope she doesn't mind you and fezO doing an encore of the all nude "snapping turtle dance"...but i suspect she's already quite familiar with your wicked ways.
fezO: practice makes perfect...so take off the glove, pull out your shot glass and get busy...glad you'll be able to make it...
don't forget to bring your wild eyes and calm exterior.ygk: oooooo la la...i'd be honored to do lunch with a bold gentleman from the city...your nakedness or mine? since i'm doing the cooking, it's only fair YOU should be the one to bare all...it's a tribute thang.
dave down under: you like my cuisine? wait til you see the way i build a deck...a woman has to be multi-skilled in today's demanding economy.
geena: i'm sorry you can't make it this go round...surely we'll have many more of these gatherings as the millennium draws near...the gods are at work in this magical convergence.
btw, i LOVE your conference call idea...it's a must do.
mitch: i can tell you're a northerner..."grits" only has one t...
two makes it sound so, well, gritty...did you know you can use them to make a dish something akin to polenta?clas: sorry, swedey...how about a virgin bloody mary? and don't fret...whatever i serve, i'll make it for two...geena will be hungry after your evening of carnal delights.
TODAY: i still love drMu because my feelings are pitifully unrequited...he is an elusive intellectual and i am the jungle tigress...meow, baby.
diners: i will post the menu shortly after noon...
Name: Mock Turtle
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 05:55:35
Comments:
Top o' the mornin' to all the GBers out there!
Name: bo bo bo bom BOM POM POM!
crash boom bang
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 03:23:35
Comments:
(singer:) she's not a muslim not a shia
not a Greek or a Spanish mama mia
what is she then?
(dancers;) she's an i-t-a-l-i-a-n
(singer:) an alien?
(dancers:) no, an I-T-A-L-I-A-N!!!
(all together:) an IIIII-Teeee-AAAAA-LIIIII-AN!
pom pom pom
Name: Clas
Geena's Forever
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 00:48:44
Comments:
God Mourning America!
Lisa, my little lovebird. Brunch is perfect. But skip the bloody Bloody's. Thanks my sweet. I have not heard from you for a long time, but I know you're busy my friend. Later. Nooooo, that was not fezO, two gloves and tight pants, isn't that Uncle Sam?
DaveDownSouth; who is Linda Tripp?
It's Hot Here; birds view uh? I like it. You must have a large sum of money to spend, throw a transistor through that windowpane everytime you get drunk. But maybe you don't drink that often.
Geena; what can I say? Mmmmm, Forum Romanum, ahhhhhh, Victor Emanuel Monumente, ohhhhhh. Spanish Steps, ola la! I love you my little sweet potatoe. I'm your big Idaho-potatoe.
(the French won over Croatia yesterday)
DAILY THOUGHTS
TODAY;
Words of Wisdom
Subject: Dogs.
Even if the dog happens to sleep to 9 AM, you can bet that you yourself have to go up and take a piss at 7.
Name: Bill Bixby
courtshipofeddiehaskell'sfather
Date: Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 00:11:59
Comments:
Long before I was subjected to huge amounts of gamma radiation I discovered I had an Uncle from Mars. But none of that has stopped me from masturbating.
Name: R.U. Strokkin
glamour profession
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 20:34:35
Comments:
Now that the GB has found a new hobby,i think i should make a career change ,and become a Rep for fashion Glasses. Notice that the women never mention the M word, Is that still taboo?...not intimidated by vibrators... at all.
Name: Mitch
WJAZ Mt. Belzoni
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 19:55:15
Comments:
what a menu, who said all they eat down south is Barbecue+gritts ? Too hot: Dont blame it on the booze,as long as that lady was posing ,you was going to the window,you should have hit on her,the money you spent on glass could get us rooms at the fuckin Waldorf. Maxine:glad your back in action,and unless your from New Castle,you don`t know me. Lisa: superb job,no i meant MONICA
Name: Geena
Don't Mess With Clas, No, No, No
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 19:18:10
Comments:
Clas: Thank you baby, for the lovely song. You are such a wonderful and thoughtful man and you make me smile. Now, you owe me big time. I'll email you and let you know exactly how I wish to be compensated. I Love You my Sugar Daddy!
Dave Down South: Linda Tripp? Also add Paula Jones to your list of lost art treasures.
Lisa is a sensuous cook, because she is the sensuous woman!
Roy: Geena: Genitalia ? Is that the plural of Gentile?
Speaking as one myself,
What are you saying here that you are Genitalia or a Gentile? I'm going to ask you to look this up yourself, you big stud! Please tell me what the Pink Panther said when he stepped on an ant. I've already stepped on a thousand.Babylon: Happy Birthday sis!
lisa: Great work on your hunt for the best places to stay. I'm still kicking myself for not being able to go this time, but look out sweet sister, when this steamy vixen finally arrives, we'll be pressure cookin'! Expel your thoughts on the ATT thing.DrMu: We found an abandoned, shy little black cat once and decided to keep it. We told our vet (Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan, an extremely good looking and superior feline specialist. lisa, interested?)that Shylette might be female. He took her to his back room to administer shots, blood tests, etc., and after hearing lots of hissing, screaming, wailing and growls from the depths of hell. He informed us that Shylette was a Shiloh.
Also, thanks for the formica education. My ants are the oderous ones and no ant trap on this planet seems to work, however, I have finally discovered a natural remedy to rid my home of these pesky creatures. I found the hole that they were coming out of and applied a generous amount of cayenne pepper into it and Voila! I haven't seen one since. Burn, Baby, Burn!
Ole: It depends on how one looks at it. It's like the glass being half empty or half full. If one is to make such a serious commitment to convert to Judaism, then one should be extremely proud of wanting to do so. However, I do understand your side as well and if you knew me better, you'd know that I meant no harm. Peace.
Name: fezo
roy's.str@ight.m@n
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 17:49:31
Comments:
dead ant, dead ant, . . . ?
pretty good, huh, considering that i was only 1 in 1963
Name: Ms.Roy Scam
wantopartywiththehearty
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 15:10:09
Comments:
Lisa: Put R.S. down for a double cuz "true love",she be coming.
Name: fezo
h@ir.on.p@lms
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 14:21:48
Comments:
Lisa: looks like i'll be back from the Old Country in time for Danfest 3 afterall; i doubt the Mrs. can make it so you can include me in on any group rate or fun
I'm already practicing my salt, lime, and shot technique
Wasting away again . . .
fezo
Name: it's hot here
too fucking hot
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 14:21:24
Comments:
a radio with guts
it was on the 2nd floor on Coronado Street
I used to get drunk
and throw the radio through the window
while it was playing, and, of course,
it would break the glass in the window
and the radio would sit there on the roof
still playing
and I'd tell my woman,
"Ah, what a marvelous radio!"
the next morning I'd take the window
off the hinges
and carry it down the street
to the glass man
who would put in another pane.
I kept throwing that radio through the window
each time I got drunk
and it would sit there on the roof
still playing-
a magic radio
a radio with guts,
and each morning I'd take the window
back to the glass man.
I don't remember how it ended exactly
though I do remember
we finally moved out.
there was a woman downstairs who worked in
the garden in her bathing suit,
she really dug with that trowel
and she put her behind up in the air
and I used to sit in the window
and watch the sun shine all over that thing
while the music played.
Name: DAVE DOWN SOUTH
B1BDAVE@AOL.COM
Location: DULTUH, NEAR ATLANTA, GA USA
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 13:14:17
Comments:
Lisa, your menu describes a true meal as the sensous pasttime it was meant to be.Also, thanks for the Motel/hotel list. Here in the outback, we've always had a warm feeling for Super 8..
and masturbation of course, is a touchy subject. And one that may become a lost art if these pictures of Linda Tripp continue to pop up on every channel and front page.
Name: YGK
mrdbh@yahoo.com
Location: New York, NY
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 13:07:10
Comments:
it is too late for me, or too improperly bold of me to suggest the possibilities of lunch with 'Lisa', perhaps at Naked Lunch in the City, or, *blush*, a 'naked lunch with lisa' -
lisa - no offense meant, rather a high compliment...ygk
Name: Roy.Scam
caught.fezzing.off.with.one.hand.on.the.mouse
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 13:02:51
Comments:
lisa: Nice travel agent work; the 'skills' section of your resume' must be approaching megabyte magnitude. Count me in for a group rate for any of the aforementioned Danfest locations, except for the mandated 3-night block (If I'm away three days, I have to be retrained). I'll need a double room; if my true love doesn't consent to come, I'll share. (Are you reading this, true love?)
Geena: Genitalia ? Is that the plural of Gentile? Speaking as one myself, I know they can be manipulated to the point of gratification.
Dr.Mu: Your fine insectual essay has started me singing Dave Mathews' tune "Ants Marching". Unfortunately, I only know the instrumental dunt-da-da-da-da-da-da-dunt part.---Which brings to mind the worst joke of 1963 (or so): What did the Pink Panther say when he stepped on an ant? Anyone remember? If not, I'll give the answer later.
Chris Dunn: Sit still. Feel the pipe (or bong) every few minutes. When it feels cold, you should be ready to read the Dan website and post again. Don't give up.
Babylon Sister--Happy birthday. May you babble on for many more. (How do it know?)
RS
Name: lisa
n@ked lunch
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 09:45:50
Comments:
clas: i am serving brunch this afternoon...lentil soup in a sundried tomato stock w/ roasted garlic croutons...sourdough pizza w/ pesto, pinenuts and feta cheese...to drink: relentless bloody marys w/ extra horseradish...hungry?
your song was a brilliant nod to that steamy vixen geena...i'm positive she'll love it! but the man in tight pants...is that fezO? is he wearing only one glove?
saintAl: great minds think alike, my friend.
ole: all the hotels i mentioned are on the beach...the 2 most expensive ones are located right off the boardwalk, but the others are close enough to the action to still be considered "prime"...perhaps that sweet kinky would be willing to chip in and help us afford the swanky digs?
isn't drMu sexy for a gentile?
Name: oleander
tonight the light of love is in your eyes
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 08:04:23
Comments:
lisa--strong work! Are they all on the beach? I'm easy.
Dr. Mu-rmicologist, gentle Gentile--poor kitty! Is he still confused? If they're undescended, do they run a higher risk of testicular cancer as humans do? You really can make anything interesting--wanna come to a computerized medical records class with me this pm?
lovebob--please advise re your Athens date. I might be able to come down....
Name: StAl
stalfnzo@seanet.com
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 07:50:30
Comments:
Uh, Chris, uh, perhaps you should listen to the band themselves talk about the new one.... http://www.kmtt.com/nonframes/mmusiclow/realaudio.shtml
Maxine! Damn fine to see you around!
Lisa: Your the bomb, babe. I'm with you on the reasons for budgetary considerations
Richard: Don't thank me, man. I just sent off an e-mail or 2. It was the work of the shows producer.
Pete: Proposition for you. What do you think about opening a Le Bar Bat West here in Seattle? Just think of the possibilities. You could be the next Bill Graham. I'll offer my services as head bouncer, er, I mean I'll be your main bouncer...
Sickandtiredofmissingallthegoodshows,
StAl
Name: Chris Dunn
chrisd@isd.csa.scot.nhs.uk
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 07:28:55
Comments:
I just think ther is so much to this music. There is a depth you don't find in any ither band. Lyrically they are challenging too. Shame there's not going to be any more new songs coming from the combined effort of Fagan and Becker.
Name: Clas
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 07:01:58
Comments:
Be cool Fezo, I found out last month and I'm 43.
Name: ClAs
Geena's Man
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 06:56:48
Comments:
Hi Lisa! Keep up the good wouk! My breakfast thank you. Hey, wait, what do you say about this little musical tune I just invented for my little Geena, imagine it with dancers and stairs and shit, like in a Hollywood movie, in the 50's:
Pom pom pom POM pom pom POM (brass)
Crash! (two cymbals smashed into each other by a man in white gloves and tight pants, striped)
GEENA, MY LITTLE CARA MIA (de dob be do be do be (brass))
SHE'S NOT A MUSLIM, NOT A SHIA (ba be ba be bop BOP!(brass again)) (CRASH! (cymbals again))
SHE EATS PASTA, BEANS AND UNCLE BEN's
SHE DRINKS VINO FINO, BEER BUT THEN
SHE LOOOOOVVVES TO LOVV HER SUuuuuuUUUUuuuGAR DAD! (plink plink, plink PLINK (piano))
Name: fezo
i.c@n't.see
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 06:45:18
Comments:
wow, masturbating is pretty cool, can't believe i missed out on it for the first 36 years of my life. thanks for the wise counsel Clas et al.
Name: lisa
to protect @nd serve
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 06:38:59
Comments:
okay, kiddies...been surfing this a.m. and i have some hotel information for the danfessors...i'm still not sure how many folks plan on attending this thing...any group rate quotes are based on reserving 5 or more rooms.
1) super 8
availability: good
double: $85/per night
efficiency: $90/per night
group rate: possibly2) royal clipper
availability: good
double: $89/per night
efficiency: no
group rate: yes3) sundial
availability: good
double: $99/per night
efficiency: no
group rate: yes ($188/per 2 nights)4) sandcastle
availability: good
double: $114/per night
efficiency: no
group rate: yes
**good location with lounge BUT only available in 3 night blocks5) surfside inn
availability: good
double: $129/per night
efficiency: (king suite) $175/per night
group rate: no
**excellent locationthese motels are in the moderate price range from what i can determine...if we go further inland, expect about $20 per night cheaper...and of course, there are numerous places if you wanna spend more...i'd prefer a sensibly priced room and could use the extra cash to get better weed...but that's just me.
all would-be felons please email me: showbizkid@yahoo.com
TODAY: i'm in love with drMu..but i suspect a regular girl such as myself doesn't stand a chance against the likes of monica "the one-handed wonder" lewinsky...sigh.
Name: Clas
Geenas man
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 02:05:52
Comments:
Geena; here I am baby, come on over and we'll take a walk in the sun! I love you, my Italian little virgo!
Maxine! Long time no see! How is life? I hope you are doing fine. We have missed you here! But I think you have not missed much. Please stay!
Daily thoughts:
TODAY;
even if you stay up late at night, the dog still needs to take a piss early in the morning.
Name: bob tedde
MrSquonk@cts.com
Location: sd, ca
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 01:22:55
Comments:
Maxine!! : MOS won't be the same without you! (sniff, sniff) Peg will really be bummed as well. Hope all is well in P-burgh. I'll be performing with Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins in Cleveland, Cincinatti, Athens, & Huntington WV in late July/early August if your up for a shorter road trip. E-mail me if any of these are close enough to allow me to make you feel really guilty about not showing. Hell E-mail me anyways so I can get your current
Lovebob
Name: DrMu
notyourMelBrooks
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 22:14:59
Comments:
Ole: ..not so easy for a Gentile to spell with only the Hooked on Phonics - Yiddish Edition tape. True story: We once took a ragamuffin cat we found abandoned in a bank parking lot to a Veterinarian with a German/Yiddish surname that escapes me for cleaning up, neutering etc. before we took it home Well the vet made the "appropriate" incisions, and then suddenly realized that she was a he as the ovaries were "missing." In a number of young male cats, the testicles do not compeletely descend and were obscured by the matted fur.
Geena: I promise to show up for class on time. Formica (ant) I can remember as there is a genus of ants that uses a similar moniker. I think these ants are found throughout North American, are red, and a pretty good size. Their saliva contains a copius amount of FORMIC acid causing their bite to be quite painful. The live in large mounds with a single entry. They generally not that aggressive and are not to be confused with the smaller, imported "fire ant" (who arrived on produce boats from Brazil at the port of Mobile in 1920) which have spread throughout the deep south. Fire ants live in rounded mounds with multiple entries & queens and are extremely aggressive and sting by their lonesomes or in swarms as dictated by pheromones and are quite destructive to farm-life, wildlife and human-life. DDT and malathion were used in the 60's and 70's in an attempt to eradicate the little buggers, but those pesticides merely killed other ants and assorted wildlife (being especially hard on bird eggs). Well, there you have it with a late night mix of etymology and entymology...off to bed.
Name: GoodKingRich
doIreallyhave to fillthisinStAl?
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 21:28:43
Comments:
Geena: scroll to the end of the GB and click on the Big Show - hours of fun and enjoyment.
St.Al: time to repay the compliment, and put a bigger sign leading to the guys up top?
Richard
Name: oleander
you give your love so sweetly
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 19:57:05
Comments:
Doc Mu-shuggenah--that's mohel, and I think Geena's safe from him.
Clas--I'm fine, darlin', and of course you do.
Dave in Duluth South--the GB has often been imagined as one big continuous party (if only by me), so Va Beach will probably be mo' of the same. You come on in, and let me get you some hors d'oeuvres.
Maxine--THE Maxine?? Glad you're back.
Geena--it's just that "wannabe" is derogatory, which doesn't seem fair to people making such a serious decision in any part of the country.
Myra--You have one of the roughest jobs in the world. Needless to say, I see a lot of cases of abuse and neglect in what I do, but I refer them on to you. You have to do the hard part. I hope you have enough beautiful music and whatever else it takes to sustain you.
Name: Geena
Clas' esposa
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 19:37:09
Comments:
Clas: You are the man in my life! Let's take Pompe out for walk tonight. It's such a beautiful evening! jag alskar dig!
Myra: I see that everyday on the street where I live. Children under the ages of 8 outside at 2AM, riding their bicycles and running wild. Unsupervised by any parental unit. DSS is called, Community Services is called, nothing is done.
Fezo: masturbation: to manipulate one's own genitalia for self gratification
Ole!: Joanie Levine told me today that there are wannabes and there are converts. "Wannabe" is the state of mind you're in before you convert. Must be a New England thing.GK Richard: What is this homepage you speak of and how do I get there?
Formica: You're post was funny. Formica is italian for "ant" which I have many of in my house lately.
DrMu: It's not so much of a blessing for me to be fluent in other languages as it is a necessity. Ok, I'll speak more italian, but only if you promise to learn it!
A moyle? I should only be thankful the German doctor wasn't a moyle if I were a man, then I would have many reasons to schvitz!
Name: mitch
mcharl6651@aol.com
Location: New Castle, Pa
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 19:16:46
Comments:
Maxine: saw your e address was C.M.U.,I tried it and aol rejected it. Nice to know there are DANFANS in the Burg, e-me !
Name: Maxine
hangin.on@steely.town
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 16:55:34
Comments:
Mitch: Do I know you? Yes, the city of rivers still claims me. Give me a hint who you are, willya?
Lovebob: I'll be missing you at LBB, but I'll be thinking of your pink drinks. Maybe Kinky can sing on MOS...
Maj: How're things in Glocca Morra?
Clas: You're still alive 'n kicking? I guess the sternum's holding up, then. Been a long time, hasn't it?
Name: Clas
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 15:38:08
Comments:
FezoMan; this is what our hero Edd wrote to me, in a typicall blur US-way; "Do you have two hands? (You must, as you're obviously able to type letters to women.)"
I'm not afraid to call things for what they are so I write "masturbate". Do you have a problem with that? And if you're not familair with the term, I can't help you. No hard feelings.
Myra Eyefull; "Ta det lugnt lilla flicka" means "take it easy little girl". And you are probably right, Jag Är Skitlöjlig. But I'm not the only one here who is. And I admire you for the work you have. Must be tough. Ta det lugnt.
Name: mitch
notgoingtol@pland
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 15:36:36
Comments:
Fezo:Not sure if going soloholm originated there or not, I`m sure that sex involved with Reindeer came from Lapland.
Name: Myra Eyefull
Ineedadrink
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 14:27:37
Comments:
I investigate child abuse and for whatever reason, more kids are coming into care- today, we took five kids. If this keeps up, I will turn into a lush to calm down when I get home. I guess I will have to turn to music to soothe the savage beast. Music is great for whatever ails you. Too bad it can't make people better parents.
Name: fezo
rosie.p@lmer
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 14:26:19
Comments:
Clas (Klas):
What is this activity you call "masturbating". As I am not familiar with the term, I assume it is an exclusively Nordic pasttime.
Name: david a. boyd, jr.
b1bdave@aol.com
Location: duluth (near Atlanta), GA Us of A
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 14:00:42
Comments:
Life in many ways is good. They did ban the fights on Jerry Springer. Played hookey from work today and the number one goal was to come upth something cool and clever enough to enter here with all the other Dan-isms and witty wot, but again the frontal lobes become a dusty, empty waste bin.maybe a dose of Virginia Beach sun, long tall glasses of whatever is available, good, nay excellent music, and appropriate company is the answer.
Name: the shadow knows
wrong, kimosabe
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 14:00:28
Comments:
teeheehee, my dahling clas
Name: Myra Eyefull
expandingmyhorizons
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 13:54:38
Comments:
Clas: My understanding of what I said was"I'll be back, said the bitch traveling on the windmill". How about "du ar skitlojlig"!
What did you say when you said," ta det lugnt flicka lilla"?myra
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 13:54:19
Comments:
I've gotten a few emails regarding Hoops' letter that he sent out to a number of you regarding tomorrow night (Wed) at Le Bar Bat. Well, since Hoops is going to be in town, we figured we'd see if anyone wanted to get together. Also, Michael McDonald and his band are guests of Le Bar Bat for the evening. Now, whether or not he'll get up and play is not certain, but it's definitely a possibility. If you'd like to come, email me, and I'll give you complimentary admission (21 and over).
Again, there's no guarantee that he'll play, but if you're not coming from too far away, it may be worth it. It looks like a few of us from the internet will be there too.
Name: Clas (Klas)
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 13:06:39
Comments:
Dr Mu; were you masturbating when you typed that last post?
Name: old soul, young bod
jag alskar dig, jag alskar dig
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 09:12:19
Comments:
clas: me 2 - jag alskar dig, jag alskar dig, jag alskar dig, jag alskar dig, jag alskar dig!!
Name: mitch
mcharl6651@aol.com
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 08:10:14
Comments:
Maxine: are you still in Pittsburgh? E-me Kouvolo!
Geena: definitely some more Italian ROY SCAM: Welcome back, Are You on the Danfest planning committee? lets see,Sweedish lessons,book reviews,combative music lovers,drum machines The LBB gig in Daddy don`t live in that New York City no more.and Cheeseburgers in paradise and one handed typists. humm what is the other hand up to? chao Danfesta!
Name: DrMu
justanordinaryguy
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 06:35:24
Comments:
GKR: I did mention it briefly last week. What does it mean about Eliot Scheiner? Did he quit? Was he fired? Is the album delayed further? I'm trying to stay in complete and utter denial about it and will assume that it's some kind of inside joke.
Geena:
As I'm here stumbling though the melody of Babylon sisters on a pre-owned Yamaha VoiceBank PSS-270 (midi-thing that we got for the kids but Dad won't give up the new toy without some kickin' and screamin') with my right hand, I'm thinking what a blessing it is to be fluent in more than one tongue or with more than one hand. Next, it's wrestling with Skunk's solo from Rikki. Don't be lookin' for a midi file website from yours truly soon. BTW, unfortunately, I now longer imbibe enough to be a passable excuse for a Parrothead - because as we all know for every "Come Monday," "Biloxi," and "Banana Republics," there's at least 3 mind numb-ers like "Boat Drinks" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise."...yes, memories of odorous 3-day old beer can't be erased. Please, more ITALIAN on this site would be a good thing...my old lady never taught me how-ow. Oh, and be thankful that that German was a doctor and not a moyle...OY!!
Name: Clas
Geenas houseband
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 01:42:24
Comments:
Midnite Cruider; nice.
Myra; hey, that was alright! Do you know what it means? "Don't worry, I'll soon be back said the old woman when she was swept away by the windmill-wing."
Ole; what's the matter with you? I type with my both hands. I think you have to clear this thing out with Edd.
Geena; my little birdie! You got me a little worried for you, Pompe is here. I mean, I hope it's him, he looks the same. Jag älskar dig också!
Name: Formica
andnooneelse
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 23:13:38
Comments:
Gosh, so much time and so little to say! Shall I post this post 4 or 5 times and hope you scrollers with animatiaPLUS can see mickey dance? Perhaps I belong @sundial.com? That's exactly what Walt thought as he swallowed his 7th bankruptcy before we swallowed the idea of flip-books on the big screen. Then he bought CASIO out-right.
Your Liquid Table Saw,
Formica
Name: gd\a\kktt ynta
dddeaaaaaaa....
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 21:37:51
Comments:
how is your electric chair tonite. My friends laugh at its potential. Weve all gone crazy. So on that novel Good Wevening.
Name: GoodKingRichard
Where it's @
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 21:29:12
Comments:
Sorry to be DULL and breakup the violent blitzgrieg to bonhomie mood swings of the GB of late, and maybe I missed a beat and someone's already mentioned it, but the SD homepage design has changed again and it's the first I've noticed of Roger 'The Immortal' Nichols being mentioned as the engineer on the new one - nice disclaimer! More, much deserved, kudos to St.Al too. Anyway, for those others on the block who are always the last to know or are busy discovering 'outside', go see...
Richard&kangaroos
Name: oleander
tonight you're mine completely
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 20:30:28
Comments:
YGK, major dad--Arghh! Don't rub it in please! I will be in Michigan doing family while you guys drink the ichor of the gods at the center of the known universe! Hoist a fizzy water or two for me, take lots of pictures.... My sweetest regret will be not seeing YGK and Kinky guy-hugging and amiably joshing each other about NewYorkerness.
Geena--most people have never met a doctor who speaks their language. PS, the word is "converts," not "wannabes."
Myra--don't worry, most of us have screwed up more than once, and way worse. PS, smokin' Swedish. (I guess--what did you say?)
Ishmael, or can only lisa call you that?--Just think of me when you spit on the plate, or on the umpire.
Clas--uh, let's chill on the swallowing, and stick with the cone on the table. And whatever Myra said.
Stranger--et tu, boychick? At last another Jew in the room.
Name: Geena
Aching for Clas
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 18:40:23
Comments:
Stranger: Welcome back! My inquiring mind wanted to know where the hell you've been, thank you for keeping me posted. Oy! how can one be a Jewish male and not be bris(ed?) or bar mitzvahed? Ah yes, the wannabe's!
Myra: I've had the experience of having my nails done by someone who did not speak my language or any of my languages for that matter. But, have you ever had your foot stitched in a foreign country by a doctor who did not speak your language? How do you say "you bastard, you're hurting me" in German?
Clas: what can I say? Ok, jag alskar dig, jag alskar dig, jag alskar dig, jag alskar dig, jag alskar dig ocksa!! ooooohhh! I love saying that, it just rolls off my tongue! Pompe says hi and he misses you!
Name: Douglas Sapey
cptfricker@aol.com
Location: Vero Beach, FL USA
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 18:12:52
Comments:
hey phuckers... what the christ does throw back the little ones and pan fry the big ones mean? How does it realte to anything? Those phuckers are pretty damn abstract... plus I think I may be gay.
If any one want sto listen to the Dan, eat some pizza, be gay, and braid each others hai, call me at 561-234-5663.
Douglas "I'm the Bitch" Zapey
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: DAN-ville, VA
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 17:38:09
Comments:
I meant to ask if anyone else here uses ICQ? It might be easier to see if any other Dan Fans are online and want to chat if we exchange numbers. My UIN is 438863 if anyone wants to add me.
btw, I put in Gaucho and we've been all the way through it once and are on Babylon Sisters for the second time and she's still digging it. *hehehe*
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: DAN-ville, VA
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 16:43:22
Comments:
Sitting here listening to a little Royal Scam with my girlfriend behind me on her computer. We've got this little network thingy going on where we can both surf online at the same time through one ISP account. Anyway, we've been together a few months now and she's seen me post here and asked me about it and I explained it to her but she's been a little musically challenged for most of her life and had never really been formally introduced to the Dan. She's known me as Midnite Cruiser for all this time but never really got it until today. This morning, while preparing to go out for the day, I put Can't Buy A Thrill on the cd player and cranked the stereo up while she was getting ready....I go into the bathroom where she's preparing herself and she asks what's that on the stereo. I say it's "my song" and tell her to listen to the words in the chorus and when she hears it she gets this big old grin on her face and says "I like it baby!"....I was stunned! I hadn't given the girl nearly enough credit! She had been sooooooooo mainstream I just didn't figure she'd get it but she really got into it. So when we got in this evening I played all of CBAT and told her to hold on, I wanted her to hear a couple of my favorites, Kid Charlemagne and Don't Take Me Alive. She's not a huge fan of electric guitar but she really got into both of them. I told her about my best memory of when I was playing in a band back in the mid-80's and we did Don't Take Me Alive where I did the guitar and a guy came up to me while we were on break and told me how much he was into Steely Dan and how much he got off on the solo when I played it. I guess that's about my fondest memory of my band days. Probably doesn't sound like much to some of the more jaded musicians here but I still smile every time I think about it. So here we sit, she's playing in Photoshop and I'm thinking out loud here while listening to Haitian Divorce and all is pretty damn good in the world at this moment. Sorry if I've gone on for too long but it's just kind of a cool moment here and I thought I'd share.
One question though, why the hell did she go for a guitar player when she's not a big fan of electric guitar? I dunno.....but I'm glad she did!
later y'all....
Name: myra eyefull
opps!
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 15:42:24
Comments:
How did that happen? Sorry
Name: Myra Eyefull
hatetobeleftout
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 15:40:20
Comments:
Clas: Jag kommer tillbaka, sa karringen som for pa kvarnvingen !(I probably screwed this up but hey, I tried)
M.E.
Name: Myra Eyefull
hatetobeleftout
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 15:40:09
Comments:
Clas: Jag kommer tillbaka, sa karringen som for pa kvarnvingen !(I probably screwed this up but hey, I tried)
M.E.
Name: Myra Eyefull
hatetobeleftout
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 15:39:56
Comments:
Clas: Jag kommer tillbaka, sa karringen som for pa kvarnvingen !(I probably screwed this up but hey, I tried)
M.E.
Name: TheStranger
using contraband computer
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 11:01:23
Comments:
well boys and girls, i've been away for awhile while techno-nerds drank designer coffee and tried to fix my computer. they're still at it, but i'm on a borrowed contraption. the nerd who owns it is tied up in the corner and trying to bite through the ropes. they get really wacked out when you deprive them of net time. guess i'll have to apply another dose of pepper spray over there.
anyway, i recall making some complimentary comments about the Dead before my computer had a nervous breakdown, although I don't believe i started the Dead references. Anyway, the message board looks like fucking armageddon, if you'll excuse the pop reference, what with everyone arguing and bitching and accusing and name-calling. can't we all get along?
keith phares,
good point. the Dan probably does improvise, although my guess is they throw out 6,000 improvisations for every one they use. anyway, i do love the way it comes out.lisa,
you crazy for jewish guys? let's let it all hang out -- as you know, I'M A JEWISH STRANGER (circumcised the last time i checked) will e-mail you shortly. hang in there. don't do anything rash while my computer is down. wait for me. stay away from the rif-raf, especially fake Jewish rif-raf who weren't even bar mitzvahed.myra,
please don't clean up your fucking language. i love it when you talk dirty.so hang in there, boys & girls. the stranger is still among you. while my computer's been down i also found this weird place. it's called "outside." i plan to check it out.
Name: Myra Eyefull
Huh?
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 10:56:25
Comments:
Clas: You crazy man! I sense you may have just told me to "eat shit and die" but maybe you said "sweet nothings" in my ear.(NOT) You obviously have never had your nails done by someone who did not speak your language.
Name: Roy.Scam
lost.in.the.field.of.dreams
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 10:44:35
Comments:
Myra-- Well, you know what they say, "When the penis is gone, the rats are dancing on the table."
lisa: call me ishmael. oleander: Thanks for the key. Until baseball all-star season is over, I'll be in the communicative equivalent of that place between the daughter's closet and the living room in the "Poltergeist" house.
RS
Name: Clas
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 10:02:56
Comments:
Myra Eyefull - ta det lugnt flicka lilla, när kotten är borta dansar råttorna på bordet.
Name: YourGoldKeith
mrdbh@yahoo.com
Location: New York, NY
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 07:48:05
Comments:
Maj: Should I bring the beer bibs for myself and my friends?
Maxine: You there? are you gonna make the gig?
OleO: Will we finally meet at LBB?
Name: Myra Eyefull
sooooconfused
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 07:22:27
Comments:
What the fuck is going on here? I have a hard enough time keeping up with all the big words on the GB but now I have to speak two languages? Give a girl a break,why don't ya.
Name: Clas
Date: Monday, July 6, 1998 at 00:43:59
Comments:
Daily Thoughts:
TODAY:
Dogs.
Dogs must take a piss in the mornings.
Name: maj©
frontier@uscom.com
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 20:51:39
Comments:
lovebob: yes, I'm tentatively IN. The only thing that would seal it is if you promised me that you'd play "I Can't Function". Whip it on me, Donald!!
PS. Listening and loving your 3-song tape!!
maj©
Name: good grief
Charlie Brown
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 20:22:17
Comments:
Gaddy Fly) Do us a favor and get back on the meds.
Name: gaddy fly
buzz@deranged\/brinkof.com
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 19:28:57
Comments:
Smoke is thick, ashen but sweet, like a photograph of one who won't comeback. Words are truths, but cover-ups of who we want to be perceived as, and I can't get used to hate and greed. So wear your wounds like a crown, and be who your really not, count your blessings by the side of the road, while I view with the same enthralling energy of the water that runs down my drain. I will watch while you and the song slowly die.
Name: Pete
petefogel@asan.com
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 17:40:39
Comments:
Moray eel, send me a copy of your cancelled check and I'll be glad to refund your money. By the way, which interview with myself was your favorite?
Name: BOB TEDDE
MRSQUONK@CTS.COM
Location: SD, CA
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 16:34:05
Comments:
M-DUDE: Does that mean you're RSVP-ing? I'll believe it when I see you there.
New Fatherhood Rule #7:Everything in the world is tentative.
Anyone else planning to attend? Let me (or Fogel) know. We need an accurate count for snacks.
LOVEBOB
Name: mitch
too m@ny Rolling Rocks
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 12:26:22
Comments:
Geena, Was you born in Italy? As for hadrome it means imoral behavior,as to commit a sin. IF i could get a translation for your Italian piece,it would be appreciated. (I think i know the subject matter). everyone`s gone to the movies,or left home the GB is morte.
Name: Clas
Geena's Viking
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 12:01:43
Comments:
Geena, you're too funny. "Nar kotten ar borta dansar rattorna pa bordet" should be "när katten är borta dansar råttorna på bordet" (when the cat is gone the rats are dancing on the table) but you wrote "kotten" (the cone) instead of "katten" (the cat). Cone is also a Swedish nickname for penis. But you're doing great, the rest was perfect. Jag älskar dig också.
Seinfeld is in Sweden, they say he's great. He's doing standup shows on a theatre in Stockholm (-I can't understand this, why don't the bride marry the BEST man at the wedding?)
Name: Geena
Clas' woman
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 08:17:20
Comments:
Clas: How's my man? Your little Geena is fine today, no drinkie, no hangover!
still a little deaf from being too close to the pyrotechnics.I'm learning how to speak swedish, how's this:
"Nar kotten ar borta dansar rattorna pa bordet"
or this: This morning i woke up at gryning, went downstairs and had some majsflingor, then i put on my kjol and packa pappas kappsack! (I'm still learning!)
i don't have the capability to type in the umlauts and that little roof thingy on the letters, but i think you'll understand.
jag alskar dig!!!!
Mitch: I had no choice in learning Italian, it's my first language! The only word I know in Arabic is (and i have to spell it phonetically) Hah-rahm, which I believe means "I'm sorry." And si, e molto erotico quando il tuo compagno parle un altra lingua durante l'amore!
Name: maj©
frontier@uscom.com
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 06:39:32
Comments:
Let the Countdown to LeBarBat begin...... 18 days and counting....
maj©
Name: Clas
Geena's Man
Date: Sunday, July 5, 1998 at 05:55:37
Comments:
Hi Mitch, you're right about IKEA, worthless shit. Cheap shit. And Dean Martin was a funny man.
How's my little Geena today? Hangover?
Ole-Baby, come on, I'll swallow your pride if you'll swallow mine. I beg of forgiveness.
Name: jb
jb@jb411.com
Date: Saturday, July 4, 1998 at 13:55:08
Comments:
happy firecracker day! jb ( :-)
Name: mitch
scuse me back in ole n@poli
Date: Saturday, July 4, 1998 at 12:55:18
Comments:
Geena: Bravo! There is no greater tribute paid to ones ancestry, than by speaking the language. (Note writer is Italian-Syrian). Never learned either of them, but of course I know the swear words. GEENA como se bella! (hope that was right)......CLAS: your correct Dino Martino a.k.a Dean Martin is from Stubenville, OH.(90 minutes from Pittsburgh) which by the way is putting on one of the best firework displays in the country. 3 Barges floating in the city`s 3 rivers will shoot them
as the locals and tourists perch themselves on the Burgh`s many hilltops for a dynamite view of our fantastic skyline and ,you`d enjoy it. As drunk as Dean got,he still had more style than any Deadhead still tripping. clas. your prize for answering the question, is a gift certificate at IKEA(SCANDANAVIAN FURNITURE) Guaranteed not to last a year.... final thought, its very erotic to have your partner speaking in a different language,while making love. YOUNS HAVE A GOOD 4TH.
Name: oleander
love is strange
Date: Saturday, July 4, 1998 at 12:36:55
Comments:
Clas--I understand; a man has his pride, but so does a woman.
Moray--Love it. How about we set up a timeshare? You could bring your act here and I'd supply some leftover hush puppies. We do have indoor plumbing. Advise soonest.
Name: Geena
in the kitchen making meatballs
Date: Saturday, July 4, 1998 at 11:58:11
Comments:
Mitch: How about saying it this way:
Clas, e possibile che un Svedese come lui tiene la conoscenza di Dino Martino che viene del paeso Stubenville, Ohio? Stati contento con il polpetti Svedesi e sculacciaturi!
Clas: Could it be that Swedish and Italian meatballs are one and the same! yes, Dean Martin is a testa morte.
Name: Clas
Date: Saturday, July 4, 1998 at 09:15:09
Comments:
MITCH; look at this, what a mess; "clas?":what would a Swede know about Dino Martino from Stubenville,Ohio?,stick too Sweedish Meatballs and spankings !"
Should be; "Clas: what would a Swede know about Dino Martino from Stubenville, Ohio? Stick too Sweedish Meatballs and spankings!" Okay, but who IS Dino Martino? Dean Martin? Could be, he's a Dead-Head.
OLE; sorry, can't do that, Go-Go-girl or no.
Name: maj©
frontier@uscom.com
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 21:33:11
Comments:
Very funny, indeed, mooray eel, a one man Steely cover band. I absolutely love the concept. Love it.
Name: mitch
fireworks capitol
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 20:32:38
Comments:
Oleander and Lisa: soo nice to hear from you, was gettin concerned.
clas?":what would a Swede know about Dino Martino from Stubenville,Ohio?,stick too Sweedish Meatballs and spankings ! Deadheads:thanks for the imput, should we e-mail you at purple h@ze all in my brain.com?
Name: oleander
staying up with lisa until Roy gets home
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 18:38:08
Comments:
Roy--the key is under the mat. Leave your cleats on the back porch.
mitch--you sweet man--now who's having whom?
Clas--depends on what you mean by "have." And how DARE you speak thus of Edd, who has always been the master of restraint and aptness? Take it back this instant or I will NOT be a go-go girl on your next release.
Scott--since you've never cuddled up for some Dave with this little hothouse flower, you've got no idea what fun is. Clearly, neither do you know what a redneck is.
St. Al--I love the Dead. Should I wear my tie-dye Lithuanian basketball team t-shirt to the Fest?
Count0--It's not Bukowskian, but it's really funny--Confederacy of Dunces (Has come up here before). Sci-fi dept.: Have you read Orson Scott Card's Ender books?
Edd--If you'll come to Danfest, not only will I continue to type with both hands, I'll bring the hi-hat.
Name: Gataguapa
Gataguapa@aol.com
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 17:10:24
Comments:
Steely Dan has been and will ever be my favorite recorded music and "band" forever. I've liked them since I was old enough to listen to the radio. My older brother, who's a musician, got me into them as I headed into adolescence. Then their music and lyrics won me over being the rebel that I was and still am. I'm interested in talking to other Dan fans in the Sign in Stranger chat room but for two months now I can NEVER catch ANYONE in there...what's the deal?!?!?!?! So if anyone is interested in talking in there, or, if anyone knows if I'm just missing "the rush hour" in there and when THAT is, write me and let me know. Please write STEELY DAN in the subject area of your e-mail or I'm just going to trash your e-mail like junk mail and not read it at all. Thanks anyone!
Name: Steve Gordon
wrld@wrldfm.com
Location: Valley, AL USA
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 14:17:00
Comments:
As a small-market radio deejay, I have the luxury of playing SD"s
major hits, as well as some of their not-so-well-known selections.
This is a really cool website, and although I don't have a computer at home, I can coorespond to some of you worldwide Dan Fans through "snail mail" at the following address:
Steve Gordon
57 1st Ave. NW
Lafayette, AL 36862
USA
Please contact me soon!!
Steely Dan Forever!!!!
Name: Clas
when the sky hits the moon with a big...
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 14:15:28
Comments:
no; Geena Maria, my little cara Mia; when the moon hits the sky like a big pizza pie, let's amore! I love you so my Italian little Birdie Dark Star. What? K D Lang? Whatever honey, whatever!
Could you explain this what Edd (you know Edd?) said about typing letters to woman, is he masturbating while he is typing letters to Oleander? I just don't get it. Rimshot, yeah, diggi dig it!
And have a great 4th of July night, you fucking everybody! Yes, even you Pralen Melander!
AND YESSSS... Brasilia won ova fucking Denmark! Yes, yes, yes and yes!
Name: Stewwy Dan
rmech@alaska.net
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 12:12:08
Comments:
Godmorgen Clas:
Great piece on Denmark in this month's Nat'l. Geo. Get over there often?
All you pretty ones met out on a damn good Danfest at the cabin on Summer solstice, 24 hour daylight.
Mr. S.
Name: Geena Again
Still Clas' Slave
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 11:10:27
Comments:
In response to your post about the male penis: if they didn't exist, you may as well spank my bottom and call me k.d. lang!
Name: Geena
Clas Slave
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 11:06:30
Comments:
Geena Has A Question:
If diehard Deadheads prefer to:
live a life on the road following the Grateful Dead
live in a perpetual cloud of hemp smoke and
drive dilapidated VW buses
then where do they get the money to gas up their buses, buy reefer and tix for the concerts?
DrMu: et tu Parrot Head? I type with both hands; does that make me ambidextrous?
Rubybaby: I'll pour my heart out with you honey! I would love to sing a duet with you, I'll even teach you how to sing the ultimate torch song. Did Clas mention that I sang in the Pontiac jingle? "get in your Pontiac and riiiiiiiiiiiiiide" Thank you for your delightful insight on me; I will always be young at heart.
Sister Lisa: Thanks for the email this morning, I read it whilst having my espresso with a shot of Sambuca. Clas has my waterpipe, therefore no extra treat for me there. I have lots to tell you and will be responding to you very very soon! Thanks for feeding Clas breakfast this morning, Italians aren't very big on breakfast except for the occasional biscotti or zupetta (day old bread doused in strong coffee with lots of milk and sugar).
Come to Boston honey, lots of Jewish guys here! BTW, good job on kickin' Scott's ass!
And Speaking of Scott: Visit the Northeast sometime, I'll take you to a place where the northern rednecks live, it'll make you want to whistle Dixie with a banjo tightly nestled in an area of your personage where no man dare to go!
Clas: Come for dinner, I've got these fresh tomatoes that need to be used up soon! And maybe next week Ruby and I will visit you in Sweden. *kiss*
Name: Dr Clas
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 08:38:06
Comments:
Dr Mu; hey Mu, are you checking in from your Nobel-prize lab again? I envy you and Eddit, you guys are the champs*? I can't understand why you bother to lower yourself and post here among ordinairy people. An advice in all simplicity; be generous.
Damm, I miss Gaucho.
GAUCHO! You fucking mofo, where are you? Ahh shit, I know where you are but where ARE you?
* or was it chimps?
Name: DrMu
gratuitousandevenpointlesscomments
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 07:15:00
Comments:
Edd: Monica did tell me she was free this month for those who wish to use both hands.
re: Dead
Garcia is STILL DEAD, isn't he?
Name: Clas
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 00:48:53
Comments:
Daily Thoughts;
TODAY
The male penis;
it's very nice to have one when you're having sex.
Name: moray eel
circum-SIZE DOES MATTER
Date: Friday, July 3, 1998 at 00:19:58
Comments:
Would I get I better turn out if I was or wasn't jewish?
Should I go out and buy kosher dogs or hide my video tape of "Fiddler On The Roof"?
m.e.
Name: lisa
l@p of luxury
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 23:49:43
Comments:
eel: sounds delightful, but are you jewish?
Name: moray eel
Expensive boners and some other mistakes
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 23:29:54
Comments:
Danfesticans: ...need a cheap place to stay? Stay with the eel.
Location: It's kinda near Virginia - In downtown Chicago. It only takes one day to drive to the east coast. O' Hare Airport handles most airlines - Lots to see and do in the area -
Cuisine: Complimentary meals during your stay - All you can eat (includes Ramen noodles, hot dogs and frozen burritos only). One large glass of tap water will be provided at no additional charge with each meal.
Sleeping accommodations: You get the hardwood floor. Large sleeping area on a natural surface with firm support. If in the middle of the night, you feel something licking your feet or begining to mount you, it will only be because my dog is feeling inquisitive ... or because I'm feeling lonely.
Entertainment: Where to start! First of all, I bought myself a Casio keyboard and I started my own one man, with a plan, Dan, coverband ... "The Steely Be Damned". I should have "Peg" down pat in a couple of weeks. If not, I'll just play "Hot Cross Buns" - but with that Steely feeling, ya know?
We can flip through my old "Metal Leg" collection, but I am missing a couple of them. Whoever took over this magazine after Brian Sweet kept the money that I sent him and jipped me out of some issues - not that I hold a grudge. Luckily, the culprit always put lots of photos of himself, interviews with himself, etc., in each issue of this "Steely Dan Magazine" ... ya see, I've got detectives on this case. Evidence. Evidence.
We can play my vinyl Dan albums on my Fisher Price turntable. My copy of "Can't Buy A Thrill" is pretty beat up, but if we sing really loud at the right moments, we wont even be able to notice the scratches.
The Topper: I have a couple of photos of Don and Walt and if we placed them around my apartment (and used our imaginations), it may seem as if they were with us. If we placed their pictures in front of my fan, the movement may give them an almost lifelike quality.
Does this sound like fun?
$50 cheap per person / per night / perhaps? Perfect!
All the money that I make off of this gathering will go into buying more hot dogs and frozen burritos for our next gathering.
Hurry! Reserve your spot today!
m.e.
Name: Keith Phares
lphares@rhsnet.com
Location: Hilton Head, SC
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 22:36:55
Comments:
Lisa:Are you in NC or SC? I'm about three hours from the border. Personally, I couldn't think of a better place to have DANfest then at "South of the Border" in beautiful Dillon, SC. I can just see it... "Guadalajara won't do now amigos, come reel in the years with Pedro at Pedro's Leather Shoppe!" (37 mi.)
Name: rev.o.lution
colony of virginia
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 20:58:08
Comments:
I would rather be a colony of England, than a Deadhead. "give me the Dan or give me death."
Name: mitch
holid@y truce
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 19:58:56
Comments:
It must be in the spirit of the 4th of july that Danfans were showing their music independence.
DR.Mu - If a dispute with BUFFETLAND ever happened,would you be like St.Al and take the middle position? oleander:did you go away for the hoiday? Virginia:thanks for taking the subject matter back to the hotel availibility and affordibility for the Danfest
Name: Rigs
Yapple Dapple. com
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 17:58:39
Comments:
Hi Deadheads, How have you all been. Oh s**t, sorry, I'm at the wrong gb. Always time for a bad joke. Anybody ever notice the manic depressive\bi-polar mind set to the song Bad Sneakers. Starts angry to fine to insecure to happy to angry your out to get me to insecure to happy to insecure to happy. I think I got the pattern right. Who Knows maybe, I'm thinking to much into the song and should find a hobby.
Lisa I hope your doing ok. Miss you too. Hope to talk soon.
Lastly, Thought it was inconceivable that Gone with the Wind could look and sound so purely pulchritudinous. Go See!
Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com
Location: DAN-ville, VA
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 16:02:49
Comments:
Want to know how to get a realistic hi-hat sound? Throw away the drum machine and play the fuckin' drums! If you can't play them then get someone who can.
Re D&W: I hope they do put out something new. I'm sure I'll buy it if they do because I love the music they write and perform but I really don't give a shit about them or what they're into or anything else in their personal lives. I suspect they feel the same about the nice people who post here.
"the things that pass for knowledge I can't understand"
Name: Also clueless
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 14:52:13
Comments:
CluelessDanfan, you can't ask StAl that. He don't remember.
Name: Clas
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 14:44:17
Comments:
Lisa - I take that menu, but leave out the liqeur. And, they say we have jews in my family, on my fathers side (Polish), will that do? About the danfiesta, when you know about what place you're gonna be in, give me the number and I'll call you. I wanne speak with Oleander. The codeword will be "peunutbuttersandwich", but keep that a secret, ok?
CountzirO - Peter Hoeg, simply the best.
Fezo - Ciderhouse Rules is outstanding, Irving is simply the best.
StAl - I'm blowing. Our king, he's also a Dead-Head, but he doesn't know it.
Ruby/Geena - ok,ok, but then you have to come to Sweden. Or maybe...
Name: Virginia
packyourbagsforgetyourtroubles
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 14:41:41
Comments:
well Danfans, stop all this fighting ! You have more important things to consider-like where are you going to stay when you come for Danfest3.?
Rooms in VA. Beach are going fast for that weekend and they are not cheap. Someone mentioned the Newcastle Motel on the GB and it goes for $140/night, AAA rate, and they only have a few rooms available for that weekend.
Are any of you planning on bringing family members? Va. Beach is great but this is prime rate time here. What about somewhere in Hampton, Williamsburg,or Newport News? The rates may be cheaper, they still have live music, close to many events, and the availability may be better.
If you are want to inquire about Va. Beach, check out :
www.va.beach-hotels.com
Name: clueless Danfan
bewildered blvd.
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 14:24:56
Comments:
ST.AL O.K. I give up! what was it that made the Greatful Dead so popular? Was it all the L.S.D at the concerts?
Name: gino
wasted@way@gain
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 14:06:56
Comments:
Iwas afraid this was going to happen,some guy criticized the GD
and whole Guest Book caught fire like Florida. Whats next some fuckin moron PARROTHEADS chirping praises of Jimmy Buffett ?
Name: minahWorld
varning: non-dan content
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 13:04:14
Comments:
countzir0:
If you liked 'Into Thin Air's subject matter, you might enjoy Anatoli Boukreev's perspective on the matter entitled "The Climb", also a book written by Matt Dickenson who climbed the north side that year is great. Check out Adventure Traveller Bookstore's site, sorry don't know the URL, they have all these for a fair price.
mW
Everybody: Happy 4th, kinda early, I (thank god) won't be near a computer for a while.
Name: Edd
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 12:09:51
Comments:
re: Doc Mew
My point, exactly...
Name: I'll take Jerry Springer over
Jerry Garcia any day
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 10:52:36
Comments:
Don't even mention that band in the same breath as Steely Dan. Jerry's dead. The music sucked. Change the channel and get a life, freaks.
Name: Prof. Steve V.Dan
buried in books on ancient history
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 10:37:16
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"Time Out of Mind" is a phrase used to denote a remote period in which mankind can't place in his collective historical memory...
Fagen and Becker's song 'Time Out Of Mind', perhaps one of the best pop songs ever written, invokes imagery of a 1920's expedition to Central Asia by Nicholas Roerich in which, according to some, he brought "the stone of destiny" to an ancient buddhist monastery....
Name: DrMu
qualityvsquantity
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 10:35:05
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fezo: touché...For those who want VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME, Jimmy Buffett's new effort (his 20th?, 25th?) has 20 tracks...you all can make up your mind - Although I do have to admit that I like A1A, Attitudes/Latitudes, Pink Crustacean..., One Particular Harbor, and Riddles in the Sand...some of Barometer Soup is OK.
Edd: Do you ever get the feeling that some GB visitors are typing with their left hand only?
Name: countzir0
countzir0@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 10:17:27
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thanks, fezo, but i've already read that one(good choice tho) The only Irving book I've passed up is The 180 Pound Marriage because associates of mine said it sucks. Hotel New Hampshire is my favorite of his, despite all the incestual brother-sister relationship stuff. I'm looking for something a bit Bukowskian, or maybe Hemingwayesque in style...
Name: fezo
moving.m@n.blues
Date: Thursday, July 2, 1998 at 10:00:33
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Got boxes to pack and a U-haul to load, ah f*** it.
I've always had a simplistic interpretation of "time out of mind", i.e., it means what it says: a description of the state one's mind falls into, including losing all comprehension of time, when one overindulges in one's vice(s) of choice.Reading list, all time favorites: "Son of the Morning Star", Evan O'Connell. History of Indians in the American west, once the yankees started heading their way, leading up to Custer's Last Stand, from the Indian's point of view.
and
"Ciderhouse Rules", John Irving, all about moral ambiguity, brilliant, read it.
fezo
Name: rudy