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Originally posted by Ron E
Maybe
Back on track... Audiori's, think you can get this guy to do a DA song on America's Got Talent? Any idea if Terry Fator hangs around here? |
Yeah...Audie...
See if you can also talk him into going by Terry Scott Fator... 
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| Thread: Swirling Eddies - the midget, the speck and the molecule |
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What do you get when you have Picky Swelly, Camarillo Eddy, Judy Ism, Newt York Newt York, Derry Air, Berger Roy Al, Spot, & Eddie Degarmo in the same studio? The best recording of the year. The band that won't go away (The Swirling Eddies) have altered their line-up to become a supergroup with their latest release, The Midget, The Speck, And The Molecule. Other than Degarmo (who is considered a special guest Eddie), this band includes the talents of Marc Byrd, Terry Scott Taylor, Mike Roe, Steve Hindalong, Derri Daugherty, Tim Chandler, & Jerry Chamberlain.
Terry Scott Taylor wrote the entire music and lyrics. It opens with It All Depends, a song Lost Dogs has been covering in their recent tour. Knowing the Eddies history, you would think that this song may be about bladder control issues but it's not. This is a release of sober, soul-searching lyrics of the human condition longing for redemption day ("And that it's all just beginning when the fat lady sings"). The title track follows with imagery of passing an old hitchhiker, who becomes a midget, then a speck, then a molecule in the driver's rearview mirror. The hitchhiker should not be ignored because he has knowledge of impending doom that could assist the driver. Madonna Inn is a throwback tune that waxes nostalgic for the romantic getaway. Giants In The Land should be the single from this release. It's a very catchy tune about how the great artists/bands now struggle to pursue their art and are in dire need of direct fan support to survive. Salton Sea is another nostalgic tune that yearns for the ancient pleasures from a paradise that has become a plague. My Cardboard Box is another romantic song from a homeless man who wishes to share his cardboard box with his main squeeze. It reiterates the current instability of personal economies. Snow In A Can musically is similar to Taylor's most recent solo work, little, BIG. A very laid-back sound and another social commentary of strange modern conveniences. A Medley Of Our Hit is directed at a discontented few on the Daniel Amos messageboard (the daMB), nearly word for word of an open letter from Camarillo Eddy that was posted at the height of pre-order fatigue. Big Dork and his buddies should be proud of this cranked-out sausage. It rocks. Tremolo is very interesting musically...fresh & different sounding. Lyrically excellent, like the rest. The Humble Man Rises includes this piece of wisdom: you're stronger and you're strongest when your knees are weak. This Is The Title/The Old Hitchhiker closes the CD with humorous lyrics reminiscient of the theme to the old Garry Shandling Show. This Is The Title flows into The Old Hitchhiker, which serves as a reprise of the title track. Very well done.
Musically, this disc is quite varied. I've heard sounds that remind me of early The Choir, Orbis-era Roe, Island Dreams, & more recent T. S. Taylor.
The bass lines by Chandler propel the sounds to another level. Although Lost Dogs are a supergroup in the folksy, alt-country vein, The Swirling Eddies are one in an alternative, progressive rock vein.
If it requires another 3 year pre-order wait to get this quality music from these quality artists, I would like to place my order for another please. You can get this one immediately at http://www.danielamos.com
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| Thread: Lost Dogs summer tour schedule! |
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Lost Dogs - First Presbyterian Church - Douglasville, GA - 7/22/07
So I planned another vacation around a Lost Dogs show (see last year's Tyler, TX review on MyBlog where subscriptions are still amazingly free). Lisa, Rachel, Reagan, & I stopped off in Douglasville, GA to see Lost Dogs on our way to Jekyll Island to see beaches, waves, & turtles. Needless to say, Island Dreams was among the CD travel collection. The Dogs didn't play anything from it, of course. It was the most professional show in Douglasville that night, as Mike Roe (Dr. Love), Terry Scott Taylor (Uncle Terry), Derri Daugherty (Red Dog), & Steve Hindalong (Indie Hindie) took the stage......well, once they got the sound kinks worked out anyway. Terry was his usual mysterious self, educating us on trolley dodgers and Throne-O-Meters, sporting shades to hide his wrinkly facial features. Mike tore it up on Bullet Train, Get Me Ready, & Eleanor, It's Raining Now. Derri seemed at ease on the bass & Steve was nailing the skins. The highlight for me was No Room For Us. This song has become their best number live. Steve has fun with bells & various other items on it, too. On the encore, Reagan & I joined other audience members on stage to sing Breathe Deep & Knockin' On Heaven's Door. As usual, it was a fun time had by all. This time their stage was adorned by Michael Knott artwork they debuted at Cornerstone.
Afterwards, Derri was verri nice, assisting with my Custom Dogs CD (The Green Room Serenade Part Tour). I didn't get a chance to say anything to Steve. He seemed to be doing all the breakdown work while the other 3 were busy schmoozing, burning CDs, & giving autographs. Of course, he may still be on his probationary period with the Dogs. I don't know. Derri & I suggested to Mike that his daughter enroll at Belmont College so he could move to Nashville. I approached the great T.S. Taylor twice. The first time was with my daughters to introduce them to him (Mr. CatScratch soundtrack guy). They clammed up, obviously intimidated by his greatness. He mentioned how from his vantage point it appeared that my little one's head was floating down the side of the table because of her height in conjunction with the height of the table. The second time I approached him, I requested a DNA sample to go with my customized CD. He flatly rejected the request and I humbly apologized & bowed as I backed away.
It was good to get the CD (my wife got a tee shirt), see the guys play again, see my cyberbuddies David, Larry, & Anne Marie from Green Bracelet, and expose my daughters to some great music & a great band. Also, David Leonhardt from The 77's was in attendance, which was kinda cool.
Jekyll Island wasn't that bad, either.
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| Thread: Swirling Eddies - the midget, the speck and the molecule |
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Originally posted by peawinkel
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Originally posted by The Trouble With X
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Originally posted by jollyholiday
Somebody is already
Cashing IN! |
And I still haven't even gotten mine yet. Boo. (I'm not whining; just anxious to get it!) |
Me neither.... I thought that when I didn't get it at Sunday's concert, it would be OK because it would be waiting for me when I came home from vacation. D'oh! I feel like Homer Simpson. |
My wife just called to inform me it came in today. WooHoo! I feel like Homer Simpson.
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| Thread: Swirling Eddies - the midget, the speck and the molecule |
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Originally posted by The Trouble With X
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Originally posted by jollyholiday
Somebody is already
Cashing IN! |
And I still haven't even gotten mine yet. Boo. (I'm not whining; just anxious to get it!) |
Me neither.... I thought that when I didn't get it at Sunday's concert, it would be OK because it would be waiting for me when I came home from vacation. D'oh! I feel like Homer Simpson.
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| Thread: Swirling Eddies - Cardboard Box (Preorder Preview) |
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Originally posted by digger
Or maybe they are perps with feelings that are waiting to jump into your car? |
That's true......even perps have feelings......and urges..........to jump in your car.
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| Thread: Lost Dogs summer tour schedule! |
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Originally posted by jamespop
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Originally posted by peawinkel
No...I'll be at Douglasville the next night. 
And Chattanooga has 2 t's...
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You're the Farracee!
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| Thread: where be berger? |
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Originally posted by larryl
did you hear? they couldn't even get chandler or slocum to play bass on the lost dogs tour, they have derri playing that silly little bass of his. 
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Well, they couldn't afford Chandler, & Slocum's on his honeymoon, & it's difficult to locate Berger, much less have him tour......
Derri's not the first female bass player.
There's Robin Spurs....
& Cheyenne.......
& Tina Weymouth......
just to name 3.......
4 if you include Derri.
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| Thread: Swirling Eddies - Cardboard Box (Preorder Preview) |
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It shows that homeless people can love, have romance, & live for certain pleasures....regardless of the circumstances. It's another story that can subconsciously influence others to be more aware of the homeless & to view them as people with feelings...not perps that are waiting to jump in your car.
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| Thread: How did YOU discover Berger Roy Al/Buegner Le Gal? |
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Originally posted by sprinklerhead
I just tried a Google search for Berger Roy al and found Roy Berger in Mountian Brook, AL. I bet that is our Berger trying to hide his identity.
Berger in Alabama |
Mountain Brook is a ritzy suburb of B'ham. Ever heard of Natalie Holloway?
Berger must have wads of cash.
I'll be on the lookout.
I just never pictured Berger as a Brookie.
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| No......June is after May. |
That's exactly what I said, that it's June. gk |
So....Berger....
what exactly did you ingest.....say....
18 days or more ago?
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Originally posted by Berger Roy Al
Oh, then I suppose the months go like this: January, February, March, April, May, July!!! |
No......
June is after May.
However...
Struck Last May struck late June.
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Originally posted by Berger Roy Al
Gk! Ggxxkk! Where am I? And why is it so DAMB hot in here. Hey, Audioris! Would you mind turning on the messageboard air-conditioning? I'm burnin' up in here gkkkkk!!! It IS june, after all!! |
It's July, Berg!
but it is burning up in here............
Hey, Audies!
Turn down the thermostat a little.
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