Keith - as I get some time freed up I plan to mix these big 1/4" reel-to-reel tapes that Jim Whitney recorded at Monday's Blues .... he even recorded the last "Exploding Carrot Gig". I would like to get the best of the best onto CDs before they turn to dust. When I do I will certainly make sure you get a copy. Remember singing harmony on "Publicity Stunt" by Bob Lucas, who was from Bloomington. I found my old vinyl of the album ... still think of you whenever I hear that song.
I have tinitus in both ears and the middle finger on both hands have begun to curve from Arthritus but I fight on. I sang lead vocals and only played Bass on a couple songs with Ruffian. We opened up for Fath Band years ago in Indy . What a trip. Can you get me a cassette or CD from the last tapeing of Bandanna? I honestly think I play Bass better than I ever did and its largely due to you encouragement and friendship.
John, you may remember me - TC (Tim Craig) from the Flint days. I was living with Keith Jolly and Tim Flanagan in Lafayette for awhile. I was just listening to Jack Bruce's Harmony Row (what song writing!) and started thinking about Tim F - who introduced me to that music - and tried a search that led me you your page on this site. Do you by any chance know how one might get ahold of Tim? Pls let me know if you do.
OK dude,
I discovered a very poor quality casette tape recording from the Reddog saloon in Bloomington, August 74, last performance....
Uploaded 4 songs, of 18 total. Worth a listen for nostalgia.
Hankster
Oh, I forgot. You wouldn't believe the local music scene. Bigger than Bloomington, although we don't have a bar like the Bluebird that regularly brings in national talent. Lafayette even started an annual music awards show. At the time of this year's awards they said there were 134 bands and 27(?) venues in Laf. We even have a weekly cable show that got picked up by Comcast. It's also web cast - http://www.midwestnightsinfo.com/index.html
I think you mentioned me. That's how I found out about the site. Someone came up to me and said 'I saw your name all over some website.' A couple other missing names - Rafterafter - the band you Dale & Tim were in that I saw play in the Union and said 'I have GOT to get in a band with these guys.' I think the drummer was Lenny somebody.
Checked out your MySpace. Are you full-time musician or playing in addition to a regular job? I quit playing after Flint then started again about 5 years ago. Just for fun. If you want to kill 5 minutes you can always try www.myspace.com/bassnightwithOttO I really need to finish it some day. The second play is the 1st part of a multi-part story. I don't know the first thing about recording and apparently not a whole lot more about playing.
Too bad about Tim's problems. I ran into his brother in Missouri and then Tim a little later.
You left Les Rainey off your list. His father still lives in the same house we used for practice as Flint.
Monday's Blues is now Jerilee's. Still the same smokey place tied to the bowling alley in Market Square, although the new smoking ordinance is turning it non-smoking. They cater mostly to Metal bands these days. Amanda Overmeyer of 2008 American Idol fame (I know but if you live here you couldn't avoid it) had a New Year's Eve party there.
Please get back with me.
At 11:34am on September 22, 2008, Sleeve Bouton said…
I discovered music via my parents collection, as many kids do. First up were Elvis and The Beatles. I played these records to death. "Lucy In
The Sky With Diamonds" was the most amazing thing my 7 year old mind
could imagine- I couldn't understand…
I discovered music via my parents collection, as many kids do. First up were Elvis and The Beatles. I played these records to death. "Lucy In
The Sky With Diamonds" was the most amazing thing my 7 year old mind
could imagine- I couldn't understand…
This group, named for its spiritual founders is to discuss the ephemera of Hoosier folklore. The entire historical, musical, cultural, and folkloric expanse of the Hoosier state is our stomping ground here.
I like the Zine idea- online or print. Obviously there are serious hurdles to the print version. My focus right now, with changes to the site, are mostly focused on things we can do, programming/design wise, that will enable bands and members to spr…
Online zine that turns into a publicated zine.. With a link to the mix-tape of the month. There is so much music on here, it has to be somehow highlighted.
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I discovered a very poor quality casette tape recording from the Reddog saloon in Bloomington, August 74, last performance....
Uploaded 4 songs, of 18 total. Worth a listen for nostalgia.
Hankster
Checked out your MySpace. Are you full-time musician or playing in addition to a regular job? I quit playing after Flint then started again about 5 years ago. Just for fun. If you want to kill 5 minutes you can always try www.myspace.com/bassnightwithOttO I really need to finish it some day. The second play is the 1st part of a multi-part story. I don't know the first thing about recording and apparently not a whole lot more about playing.
Too bad about Tim's problems. I ran into his brother in Missouri and then Tim a little later.
I've been looking for you for years!
You left Les Rainey off your list. His father still lives in the same house we used for practice as Flint.
Monday's Blues is now Jerilee's. Still the same smokey place tied to the bowling alley in Market Square, although the new smoking ordinance is turning it non-smoking. They cater mostly to Metal bands these days. Amanda Overmeyer of 2008 American Idol fame (I know but if you live here you couldn't avoid it) had a New Year's Eve party there.
Please get back with me.
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