NS Charleston #1-65%.mp3 (taterbugmando@googlegroups.com)

2011-01-28 Thread dasspunk
I've shared a document with you: NS Charleston #1-65%.mp3 https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8KrIvg_Omq9MzI4ZGI4MjAtNDJlZS00YTM0LWJjMTgtN2NlZjU3YmQ4NmEwhl=en It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above. I posted Mike's slowed

TaterbugMandoGroup

2011-01-13 Thread dasspunk
I've shared a document with you: TaterbugMandoGroup https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8KrIvg_Omq9YjUwNjQ5YjAtYTIyNC00NjM3LTliMjItYjhlNjU0ZTk3MjU0hl=en It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above. This is a test to see if I

Re: Song of the Month-December 2010

2010-12-17 Thread Dasspunk
Hat = ring... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeaLzXbmiYc Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to taterbugma...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Tater on Prairie Home Companion

2010-11-16 Thread Dasspunk
Here's the audio... http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/programs/2010/11/13/ B On Nov 13, 7:35 pm, Don adobeinthepi...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone catch NBB with our favorite Tater on PHC? I was tuned in driving home from the weekend supply run to Gallup NM and caught some fabulous music,

Re: Tater on Prairie Home Companion

2010-11-16 Thread Dasspunk
And Sir Bibs was holding out on me... I had to learn the extra part on Fiddler's Pastime from Mr. Tom Schaefer... *sniff*. B On Nov 16, 9:31 am, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: Here's the audio...http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/programs/2010/11/13/ B On Nov 13, 7:35 pm, Don

Re: heart-piercing music

2010-10-08 Thread Dasspunk
I heart Red. On Oct 8, 8:18 am, Val Mindel vmin...@gmail.com wrote: Someone just sent me Red Allen's Seven Year Blues, and in my enthusiasm I'm stepping out from the lurker ranks to encourage you all to check it out. Totally beautiful. Great mandolin, stellar singing, really it has it all.

Re: a new take on Squirrel Hunters

2010-10-03 Thread Dasspunk
I know I should shut up and let folks like what they want but this particular tune is near and dear to my heart and this rendition stabs at my soul. Maybe it's because I just returned from a lovely week in Nashville but saw WAY too many folks in tight printed shirts and pressed jeans, musically

Re: Whoa Nellie

2010-09-24 Thread Dasspunk
Like. On Sep 23, 7:11 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Okay. Here's what happens when a person stays open-minded and follows wherever the road leads... This year so far, I've had more work than I've had in a long time. The webcam lesson schedule fluctuates depending on the

Re: Monroe Mando Camp Schedule 2010

2010-08-12 Thread Dasspunk
Mr. Bibs and I stayed in the Sleep Inn last year and it was fine. I remember my room had a better corn view than his! Brian On Aug 10, 7:21 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Mark, I reckon you can stay at one of the fine lodging establishments in OwensboroG. Lots of stuff

Re: Monroe Mando Camp Schedule 2010

2010-08-09 Thread Dasspunk
Unfortunately, not all mail apps mark quoted text correctly, thus google's automation thinks it's part of the reply. So in these cases, it's up to the person sending to self-prune the quoted text like I did below... Google is smart; not perfect. Brian On Aug 8, 9:04 pm, mistertaterbug

Re: Monroe Mando Camp Schedule 2010

2010-08-03 Thread Dasspunk
Link police: http://www.bluegrass-museum.org/general/mandoCamps.php B On Aug 2, 8:27 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy folks, The schedule for the Monroe Mandolin Camp 2010 is posted on the IBMM's website. Go check it out! The camp is expanded this year to include one

Re: All about Mrs Haley

2010-06-21 Thread Dasspunk
I have both double CD sets (Forked Deer and Grey Eagle) and have studied on 'em. I love playing duets with a fiddler--and do so often-- so these records are a road map to that destination. Like Mike mentions, Ela does seem to be playing the melody with her right hand which makes good sense. When

Re: My approach to playing the mandolin was completely wrong!!!

2010-05-20 Thread Dasspunk
Spoken like a true fiddle player :) But I disagree. While ignoring the chords may fly for fiddle, I don't believe it does for mando; old-time, Bluegrass, whatever. Knowing the chords points you to the melody and helps support the tune/other players while your ear picks up the tune and teaches it

Re: More listening suggestion requests...

2010-05-18 Thread Dasspunk
Link police! Mac and Bob: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6RmZPc9Xpo (anyone got links to recordings?) Not sure who the Callahans are... B On May 18, 9:53 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Nobody has mentioned Mac and Bob yet. They were the first to record the guitar/mando

Re: More listening suggestion requests...

2010-05-18 Thread Dasspunk
Thanks Fred, should have know Countysales would have it. Wish their stuff would show up in searches more often... B On May 18, 10:35 am, Fred Keller fkel...@scicable.net wrote: On 5/18/10 10:32 AM, Fred Keller wrote: On 5/18/10 10:26 AM, Dasspunk wrote: Link police! Mac and Bob:http

Re: Grisman/Rowan 1997

2010-04-07 Thread Dasspunk
I was asked to provide tech support on this one so here's the link for the .wma file and setlist html... http://ia311304.us.archive.org/1/items/DaveGrisman_Peter_Rowan1997-12-20/ I love SugarMegs but I wish they'd stop using wma files... icky icky patang! Brian On Apr 7, 8:26 am, Steve

Re: Monroe Camp 2010

2010-03-14 Thread Dasspunk
Having David McLaughlin on staff for the camp is awesome... for many reasons! B On Feb 26, 9:54 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy howdy howdy. The annual Bill Monroe Mandolin Camp is coming up in September. We're in the planning stages right now, recruiting, working on

Re: Crickets.......

2010-03-10 Thread Dasspunk
Mark me down as a big fan of the LA way... I never did warm to the Nashville sound. Clams are delicious! B On Mar 10, 8:41 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Robin, The standard Nashville method is to lay down tracks and keep layering until the thing is done. Even with a band

Don Stiernberg Trio

2010-02-14 Thread Dasspunk
Don Stiernberg came to town last night with his trio: Jim Cox (bass) and Andy Brown (guitar). They were absolutely killing! I'd not heard Andy Brown before... just an astonishingly beautiful player. Them boys is SERIOUS. Best jazz I've heard in a coon's age... Brian -- You received this

Re: Tenor banjo strings on Mandolins

2010-02-14 Thread Dasspunk
Amen brother... B On Feb 13, 4:04 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Yessir, that's why we take them OFF after tuning. It's a tuner, not a fashion accessory. TBoy On Feb 11, 10:43 pm, Don Christy mandolin...@gmail.com wrote: You know, those little clip on tuners will

Re: Tenor banjo strings on Mandolins

2010-02-10 Thread Dasspunk
Well I suppose it's good that you have extra strings David--12s or otherwise--as you broke the 74s I brought you in less than a set. What DO you do to that poor mando that makes it act out like that? Whatever it is, keep doing it. B On Feb 3, 1:48 pm, David Long bigevemu...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Thought this might be of interest

2010-02-03 Thread Dasspunk
Perhaps you mean this: http://www.folkstreams.net/film,191 B On Feb 2, 8:38 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: The video of the Irish players is good too, if you like that sorta thing... Tater O'Bug On Feb 2, 11:14 am, Pat Murphree  phreem...@comcast.net wrote: Finally

Re: Forever has come to an end

2010-01-29 Thread Dasspunk
Okay... thanks Grier. B On Jan 28, 4:12 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Mark, You can thank David for Big Indian...(BIB for short; ironic, ain't it?). I had clean forgot about it pretty much. Just quit playing it altogether. It was his idea to resurrect it. I reckon I

Re: Forever has come to an end

2010-01-28 Thread Dasspunk
Here's a link to the Woodsongs.com archive so you too can have a listen... http://www.woodsongs.com/showlist.asp Or direct mp3 link: http://128.163.130.14/woodsongs-audio/399hi.mp3 B On Jan 28, 10:24 am, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: I finally got to see this last night.  It's

Re: Sarah Jarosz

2010-01-24 Thread Dasspunk
She has very good taste in Bass players... B On Jan 20, 12:37 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Thought some of you might want to take advantage of this deal.  Just saw it on Facebook.  Sarah Jarosz's album Song Up In Her Head is available NOW for $1.99, today and tomorrow

Re: Starting from scratch....sort of.

2010-01-20 Thread Dasspunk
Mr. Compton, Ignorant ass clowns are an unfortunate part of life and there is seemingly nothing to be done about them. If only there were some kind of ointment... Perhaps their one plus side is that they inevitably stir self reflection. So to ass clowns everywhere, I guess I'll offer my thanks,

Re: Old Timey playing

2010-01-16 Thread Dasspunk
Though they've certainly not cornered the market, I've noticed some of them MN old-timers are a bit on the crotchety side... but then again Fred, y'all feel purple is a respectable color for a professional sports franchise. Which is obviously incorrect :) Still, I can see their point... at least

Re: Pick grip - Rubbing out the notes - Wrist driven hand motion

2010-01-09 Thread Dasspunk
Hey Jonas, I personally don't find the doorknob description useful. There's not much turning in the wrist per se. And because I am immature, Mike's use of the term rubbing out a note makes me giggle (I can't be alone on this can I?). That being said, it is definitely useful. I've been thinking

Re: Alex playng Old Time

2010-01-05 Thread Dasspunk
Holy crap... that little girl has the stuff big time. I'm a bit worried about Bluegrass but Old-time looks to be in good hands... B On Jan 4, 8:27 pm, mandoho...@comcast.net wrote: This Alex's sister, Tatiana. She is only 14 and got some chops too. She can sing and play the banjo too. Kids!

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-05 Thread Dasspunk
Agreed. I usually look the other way when talented kids use a good tune as a springboard to launch a flurry of self gratifying notes without regard for their need or appropriateness within the tune. It's an extremely common phenomenon that I call this --pardon the term-- musical masturbation. I

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-05 Thread Dasspunk
not particularly moved by this performance either, other to notice that both of these guys have chops way beyond what I can ever hope for, but I mean hey they may have really gotten to somebody and sparked something that music hasn't ever hit before. From: Dasspunk

Re: How long to be a decent picker

2009-12-22 Thread Dasspunk
If you live long enough or if you apply enough Jack Daniels, I believe we all become unconsciously incontinent. B On Dec 22, 6:43 pm, bo'weavil mar...@edmedia.com.au wrote: Somewhere along the line I was told of this learning pathway: 1.      Unconsciously incompetent 2.      Consciously

Re: Old Tennesse River

2009-12-16 Thread Dasspunk
it in usual fashion...wrong. TuberBug On Dec 15, 9:35 pm, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry Senor Patata, but I'm currently entertaining a flu... and as you might expect, it wore out it's welcome days ago but just won't take a hint. Old TN River is an excellent tune and as I've

Re: Old Tennesse River

2009-12-16 Thread Dasspunk
, and Pieces of Time. Grier and I played on one of the earlier ones, or maybe both. I forget now. Another good E tune, Northern White Cloud is on the second recording, I think. I played it in usual fashion...wrong. TuberBug On Dec 15, 9:35 pm, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry Senor

Re: Hey Tater.....any new projects?

2009-12-11 Thread Dasspunk
I had this same thought last year when we were booking the Sugar Maple Fest here in MadTown. I talked to Norman's agent about coming up to Wisconsin to do the fest and had Sir Spuddy in mind to pair him up with if he came... His agent wrote me back and said Norman would be happy to do the fest as

Re: Cold Winter's Night

2009-12-09 Thread Dasspunk
Nice tune Mikey... I wouldn't worry about trying to make your tunes fit the Monroe style... just keep studying, listening and writing and it'll all take care of itself. Man, what a day. I've Toroed 3 times today and it's supposed to drop to 3 degrees tonight. I see your show down in MadTown got

Re: My Predicament

2009-12-06 Thread Dasspunk
FYI, this is one of the newer scams out there. Mr. Hill's email account has been hacked and he needs to change his passwords. They send this sort of email from your account to everyone in your contacts list and try to get cash from your friends. Brian On Dec 6, 4:28 am, J Hill

Re: Check out this guys technique

2009-12-06 Thread Dasspunk
This is only partially true. This board was started by a 50+ year old curmudgeon... but myself personally, I only just turned 41 :) Brian On Dec 6, 12:50 am, Neal nealrcl...@gmail.com wrote: don't apologize. my god, sounds like there's nothing but a bunch of curmudgeonly 50 year old men on

Re: Check out this guys technique

2009-12-06 Thread Dasspunk
..y'all find yourselves a copy of his guitar work and listenfine finger picking,fine flat picking and the melody is right there...timing too Loafer On Dec 6, 7:45 am, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: This is only partially true. This board was started by a 50+ year old

Re: hearing yourself

2009-12-02 Thread Dasspunk
Chef, Yes, you will eventually get used to hearing your own voice/mando. That's not to say you'll be okay with it... just used to it :) I would (and do) opine that one absolutely must listen to oneself play and sing regularly in order to improve. Doing so is quite the ear opener to be sure and is

Re: A Blurb from The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten

2009-11-19 Thread Dasspunk
I'm glad you told me this came from Victor or I would have decided it was rubbish before even reading it. This is of course true and I'm also guilty. On the other hand, stereotypes are a real time-saver... http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33210 Brian On Nov 19, 12:49 pm, mistertaterbug

Re: Thinking more outside of a Jam

2009-11-18 Thread Dasspunk
And I'll be myself and give you shit about it regularly ;) B On Nov 18, 8:56 am, Mike Hedding michaelhedd...@gmail.com wrote: Alright at the advice of everyone I am going to just be myself then.   I am keeping my tuner on my headstock and no one is going to stop me! Mike Hedding On Nov

Re: Deep at the Sydney Fish Markets!!

2009-11-14 Thread Dasspunk
Duffs new A5 creation. If you look on Youtube here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQGs8NrllHI you can see/hear it. Man oh man, that's gonna be a REAL good mando. Alas, it's headed for Oz. Taterbug On Nov 13, 10:36 am, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: While down in OZ, we hit

Re: Going in the bag this week...

2009-11-13 Thread Dasspunk
Or an H13? :) B On Nov 12, 8:05 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Yessir. I'd give a purty for one of those old J45's. Rather have a J35, but who can afford the going rate? Martins just don't have that dry thunk. TBug On Nov 12, 10:38 am, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com

Re: Kenny Baker Tribute Shows

2009-11-10 Thread Dasspunk
. From: Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com To: Taterbugmando taterbugmando@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 5:29:58 PM Subject: Re: Kenny Baker Tribute Shows Thanks all for the kind words. I am lucky to have such players that are willing to put up with me. All

Re: looking for pickers

2009-11-10 Thread Dasspunk
Dear Froderick, I was just reading your thread and eating a fortune cookie that said: Continue your present conversation for some valuable insight. I'm hoping you can provide said insight because I'm not sure I can... but I hate to see a message in a bottle go unanswered. Finding a partner in

Re: Kenny Baker Tribute Shows

2009-11-10 Thread Dasspunk
Thank you sir. Kenny is a stud and I agree, that record is at the top of all the lists. B On Nov 10, 12:05 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Real fine pickin Brian and to the whole group.  That is one of the all-time great records in my opinion.  I've learned a great deal of fiddlin

Re: Kenny Baker Tribute Shows

2009-11-09 Thread Dasspunk
Thanks all for the kind words. I am lucky to have such players that are willing to put up with me. All the boys had such a great time doing these shows, we're thinking of doing more of 'em. We'll see. Thanks again everyone, B On Nov 9, 10:13 am, Joseph canit...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: The Ideal Gig

2009-10-29 Thread Dasspunk
Nice! I especially like the 1 drink limit. Maybe they do know musicians :) I hate weddings. The only thing worse than going to one is playing one. All laws, common sense and social niceties are somehow abandoned on their special day and they always try to stretch that day into a week or more.

Re: The Ideal Gig

2009-10-29 Thread Dasspunk
I totally agree Mike. I do enjoy playing DURING the wedding. It's usually me and my fiddle player Paul playing a handful of tunes while folks are seated, the march and the close out. I also don't mind playing the cocktail set if paid well. Especially when we're invited to partake. B On Oct 29,

Re: Ginny Hawker and Tracy Schwarz

2009-10-23 Thread Dasspunk
This is one of those where I can't believe I've missed them for so long... I had heard of both of these folks and have one of Tracy's fiddle CDs but I'd not heard them together. Very nice. Ginny's Letters From My Father is exceptional and will be delivered to me shortly... Thanks for

Re: Your weekend music plans

2009-10-12 Thread Dasspunk
Well we just added a second show out at the Richmand Center Auditorium in Richmand Center, WI on Nov. 7th. So now I have two chances to get it right ;) B On Oct 11, 3:06 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: You better play it right, boy... Bugs On Oct 9, 2:22 pm, Brian Ray

Re: Monroe's Mandolins

2009-10-11 Thread Dasspunk
I wouldn't waste a precious damn on that... :) B On Oct 11, 3:04 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Bill was given an Ibanez F5. I have/had a poster of him playing it at one time. Matter of fact, seems like Joe Stuart told me that Bill gave him one(probably his?). I don't know

Re: recording tater cam lessons

2009-10-09 Thread Dasspunk
Leopard (10.5) and Snow Leopard (10.6) allow you to record iChats via the Video Menu/Record Chat but both parties need to be on Leopard. I believe LaBibbs is still on Tiger... We could fix this of course... B On Oct 8, 1:50 pm, Mike Romkey rom...@qconline.com wrote: Warning: Conference

Re: Mike and David Radio Interview

2009-10-07 Thread Dasspunk
There's a button you can push Mike... it's the one with a picture of a pillow with a dollar sign on it. B On Oct 7, 10:50 am, Michael Hedding michaelhedd...@gmail.com wrote: screw my playing, I want to be coddled, is there an appropriate box I can check so you'll make the necessary

Re: Compton and Grier - Oct 3rd - Madison, WI

2009-10-03 Thread Dasspunk
Word on the street is that the Midwest shows are going very well... Well, tonight Mike and David will be in Madison, WI and its VERY likely we'll be sold out when all is said and done. We sold over 60 advance tickets... If you were planning on coming to the show and don't have tickets, I'd get

Re: Compton and Grier - Oct 3rd - Madison, WI

2009-10-03 Thread Dasspunk
bought a ticket to the Madison show but can't make it if anyone   wants it it's up for grabs. Mike Hedding On Oct 3, 2009, at 8:20 AM, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: Word on the street is that the Midwest shows are going very well... Well, tonight Mike and David will be in Madison

Re: Taterbug Specials are here!

2009-09-29 Thread Dasspunk
Two heavies please... mine is past the nub and headed for the holes! B On Sep 29, 1:22 am, Robin Gravina robin.grav...@gmail.com wrote: I'm up for one 2009/9/29, ljt lj...@intas.net.au: I keep losing and finding mine and if I still have mine when the new one arrives, then might make

Mike and David Radio Interview

2009-09-29 Thread Dasspunk
Mike and Mr. Grier are en route to the Midwest and will be doing a radio interview at 10:30am (about 10 minutes from now) on WORT FM (Madison, WI). You can listen in free here: http://www.wort-fm.org/listen.php Should be entertaining... :) Brian

Tater Group Update...

2009-09-29 Thread Dasspunk
All, I think we're all kind of annoyed by the spam getting through to the group--except the Sex Chat ones of course :). To combat this, I thought we might try the Messages from new members are moderated option and see if that helps. Therefore, if you're new to the group and trying to post to

Re: New Skaggs CD

2009-09-27 Thread Dasspunk
Skaggs knew now to turn a buck! On Sep 23, 2009, at 6:39 AM, Dasspunk wrote: Wow, bigevemusic.com [NWF] has really gone through some changes... eek! B --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: New Skaggs CD

2009-09-23 Thread Dasspunk
Wow, bigevemusic.com [NWF] has really gone through some changes... eek! B On Sep 22, 7:12 pm, Bigevemusic bigevemu...@gmail.com wrote: Yep Reporting live from Bean Blossom. Miles Sent from my iPhone On Sep 22, 2009, at 5:58 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com   wrote:

Re: New Skaggs CD

2009-09-22 Thread Dasspunk
Ricky, I'm really happy for you, and I'm gonna let you finish, but Bill Monroe was the best Father of Bluegrass of all time! B On Sep 22, 2:33 pm, David Long bigevemu...@gmail.com wrote: How about, Songs I would listen to when I come up with the utterly fatuous notion that I am a leader of

Re: New Duff 'Dola

2009-09-15 Thread Dasspunk
You're gonna need them boxers! On Sep 15, 11:05 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: ...looks like Paul threw in a free pair of boxers too... On Sep 15, 11:00 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy Folks, howdy. I just got some pics of a new 17 scale

Re: Compton and Grier - Oct 3rd - Madison, WI

2009-09-11 Thread Dasspunk
I'm very excited to see these boys touring the Midwest... finally! 5 shows; no waiting. Gonna be great. Get yer tickets now! Sept 29th - House Concert - St. Louis, MO Sept 30th - Redstone Room, Davenport, IA - http://www.redstoneroom.com/calendar.php#560 Oct 2nd - Stepping Stone Theater, St.

Re: Monroe Bear Family Disks

2009-09-03 Thread Dasspunk
of Monroe from the 80's and 90's.  The first Monroe   recording i listened to at any length was a cassette (live at the   Grand Ole Opry) from the 90's and it was beautiful. On Sep 2, 2009, at 2:36 PM, Dasspunk wrote: Maybe I'm the odd duck, but I love the Monroe discs from the 80s

Re: Monroe Bear Family Disks

2009-09-02 Thread Dasspunk
Maybe I'm the odd duck, but I love the Monroe discs from the 80s+. The old man just kept getting better and better IMHO. And I also love all of the Jimmy Campbell records (Pieces of Time, Young Opry Fiddler and the rare cassette tape Top of the Morning). MAN that boy could play! One of the

Re: Compton/Grier

2009-07-24 Thread Dasspunk
swing, gypsy, fingerstyle guitarists. Outstanding jazz singers too, Jennifer Scott of note. Yee haw, Spuds On Jul 21, 1:47 pm, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: No worries... I am still on the hunt for a proper room to have them boys down in Madison. I'm closing in! B On Jul

Re: Compton/Grier

2009-07-21 Thread Dasspunk
Hey Fred, You booked Sat the 3rd or Fri the 2nd? Now I can't remember :) B On Jul 20, 7:20 pm, Fred fkel...@scicable.net wrote: Well some details are still being ironed out but I don't think it's too early to announce that the Whistlepigs are dragging their sorry carcasses up to St. Paul

Re: Squirrel Hunters

2009-06-09 Thread Dasspunk
We start and end every show with it... it's our Watermelon on the Vine... so to speak. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADyDCvH_F1A Or perhaps this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4delyWU-oV0 B On Jun 8, 10:17 pm, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't notice the pumpkin at

Re: Squirrel Hunters

2009-06-08 Thread Dasspunk
Mine is in that picture as well... it's the pumpkin one! http://dasspunk.com B On Jun 8, 11:20 am, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Steve sent this out to the folks attending his building clinic at the Mandolin Symposium this year. Enjoy.  If you know someone waiting on this year's

Re: Squirrel Hunters

2009-06-08 Thread Dasspunk
And I like Squirrel Hunters so much, I named my band after it... http://titsh.com B On Jun 8, 2:30 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't mind my asking, how long did the good folks tell you the wait was going to be? M On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 11:35 AM, 14strings

Re: New Presto (Crush) Case

2009-03-06 Thread Dasspunk
Yeah, but how does it taste? Try boiling it down and adding some potatoes, leeks and a touch of nutmeg... B On Mar 5, 5:57 pm, Paul Duff pd...@globaldial.com wrote: Sir Tate As you know I'm one for carrying out stingent research and testing on my products and Brian's case has already gone

Re: New Presto (Crush) Case

2009-03-05 Thread Dasspunk
I'll let you know Mark... B On Mar 5, 8:56 am, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: That's a good looking case.  I've heard horror stories about the Calton and headstock rearrangements.  Does this case suffer from the same or is the interior design different? Mark On Wed, Mar 4, 2009

Happy Birthday Mr. Tate R. Bug

2009-02-27 Thread Dasspunk
Since it is not a leap year, Sir-Spuds-A-Lot will be officially one year older tomorrow. Happy early birthday Mike. Brian --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this

Re: Mobile Website Geekdom

2009-02-25 Thread Dasspunk
Does that mean I am master of half I survey? That == Cool! B On Feb 25, 1:45 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Spunkie, Unless I recall incorrectly, you are 1/2 'taterdom'. Bugs On Feb 24, 8:21 pm, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks all for the help everyone

Re: Mobile Website Geekdom

2009-02-24 Thread Dasspunk
: Works great on my CDMA Motorola Q.  -- Original message from Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com: -- I bought an iPod Touch this past weekend and then decided to create a mobile website for (This is the) Squirrel Hunters. Anyway, if there are any mobile websurfers

Re: Mobile Website Geekdom

2009-02-24 Thread Dasspunk
But I find myself an extremely flexible (and downright handsome) customer. I listen to almost everything I say! B On Feb 24, 12:30 pm, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: No sir. I said I hate designing... B On Feb 24, 10:56 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Design? Did

Re: Mobile Website Geekdom

2009-02-24 Thread Dasspunk
:02 pm, Terry W. Harvey terwaha...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Brian, Very cool indeed, am on my ipod touch right now, site works great. Nice job on Southern Flavor!! On Feb 24, 10:32 am, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: But I find myself an extremely flexible (and downright handsome) customer

Re: regionalism (long-winded and rambling)

2009-02-18 Thread Dasspunk
Personally, I'm a fan of mustard greens... and had many a helping as I carpet bagged down in the land of Tater (old times there are not forgotten, look away...). If you are what you eat... do you play what you hear? That is to say, playing a style well, requires listening to the style. If this

Re: Success is the best revenge

2009-02-12 Thread Dasspunk
On my scale, a Grammy weighs in about the same as a modicum of belly button lint. Besides a shiny mantle piece, they are best used to preface an artist in a speech, article or introduction. And in this, it is indeed almost exactly the same honor as just being nominated. Eg. It is my pleasure to

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-02-09 Thread Dasspunk
Uh... I've seen some of these videos that include folks' faces and I would disagree that it's more enjoyable :) And this goes double for myself. Brian On Feb 9, 3:25 pm, sgarrity shaungarr...@hotmail.com wrote: I've done a handful of videos now and people seem to like the videos that show

Re: Building a repertoire

2009-02-04 Thread Dasspunk
(not the tune you think), with the G run down to E. And is no slouch on mandolin. On Feb 4, 8:20 am, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: There are two tunes that I refuse to play any more. Blackberry Blossom and Whiskey Before Breakfast. These tunes are butchered daily at jams everywhere

Re: hush nbb

2009-02-01 Thread Dasspunk
I dig this song too. I saw the boys do this at the first SuperGrass out in CA (now defunct). Because of this song, I bought the record Twenty Year Blues. B On Jan 31, 10:37 pm, roy...@aol.com wrote: mike, love hush on youtube, where can i get the recording of this, is it on one of the

Re: Secrets of Stradivarius violins discovered

2009-01-23 Thread Dasspunk
Maybe it'll turn orange... :) B On Jan 23, 10:04 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm headed to Kroger to get a box of 20 Muleteam Borax and rub on my Gilchrists RIGHT NOW... Tater On Jan 23, 9:13 am, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: Joseph Nagyvary, a professor

Re: Micing a mandolin for recording

2009-01-21 Thread Dasspunk
millage may vary... Brian On Jan 21, 7:24 am, Jonas Mattebo jonas.matt...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting! What is so special about this mic? I am intruiged! (The photos were truly a little creepy...) /Jonas 2009/1/20 Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com Taking the advice from Spruce (Bruce

Re: Something to think about...

2009-01-20 Thread Dasspunk
for the 'jerk who invented work'. Is that odd? PD - Original Message - From: Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com To: Taterbugmando taterbugmando@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 6:54 AM Subject: Re: Something to think about... We have a winner! Big Rock Candy Mountain

Re: Micing a mandolin for recording

2009-01-20 Thread Dasspunk
://picasaweb.google.com/dasspunk/TITSHLiveAtTheFrequency# Brian On Jan 20, 3:06 am, Jonas Mattebo jonas.matt...@gmail.com wrote: Hi there, I have recently gotten some home recording equipment and am planning to record some music, mandolin included. So, I just thought I'd ask some of the folk here how

Re: It Was Bound to Happen Sooner or Later...

2009-01-04 Thread Dasspunk
1/8th inch mandolin crop circles do happen all the time, they're just not widely reported. :) Brian On Jan 3, 2:10 pm, malagrass malayt...@bellsouth.net wrote: A friend loaned me his Ratliff F5, he never played it and it was brand new. He wanted me to open it up for a while, apparently he

Re: Jenny Lind

2008-12-18 Thread Dasspunk
I'D buy one of them Jenny Lind bills from you Jonas, if I might Brian On Dec 18, 1:04 am, Jonas Mattebo jonas.matt...@gmail.com wrote: 50 kronor is about 7 US dollars. I can get you one if you'd like! /Jonas 2008/12/18 mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com Hey Jonas, How much is a

Re: Southern Flavor

2008-12-16 Thread Dasspunk
Southern Flavor is one of my favs... but as Sir-Spuds-Alot would point out, I am playing it wrong :) B On Dec 14, 12:23 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Terry, You're right about the stage routine. It sort of turned into part of the act after a while. I'm not sure when the

Jenny Lind

2008-12-16 Thread Dasspunk
I was reading an interesting article over at the Newstatesman about the trials and tribulations musicians have faced throughout history... and I came across an interesting tidbit... http://www.newstatesman.com/music/2008/12/public-century-composers In the course of the 19th century, ever-

Re: subject Worst fiddle tune name...

2008-12-08 Thread Dasspunk
My favorite would have to be Shove The Pig's Foot a Little Further Into the Fire. Great name for a great tune. Translates well to mando too! This, from the guy who named his band (This is the) Squirrel Hunters. B On Dec 8, 8:07 am, mistertaterbug [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes ma'am. There

Re: Charlie Poole

2008-11-16 Thread Dasspunk
Agreed. You can get box set for cheap over at tower records: http://www.tower.com/you-aint-talkin-me-charlie-poole-roots-country-cd/wapi/105908753 You won't be disappointed... great stuff. Brian On Nov 16, 2:10 am, Mike Hoffmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the JSP box set will about do the

Re: Top mandolin must-listen tracks

2008-11-12 Thread Dasspunk
I never get tired of hearing stories about Hartford. B On Nov 12, 10:19 am, mistertaterbug [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike, One more thing on Hartford and I'm done... I spent about 2/3 of the time I worked for John either being primary or secondary bus driver. More times than not, we'd drive

Re: The Devil's Box

2008-10-10 Thread Dasspunk
Like a fox... On Oct 9, 10:44 am, mistertaterbug [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone ever heard the story going around that one of the prominent classical composers supposedly wrote Fisher's Hornpipe on a commission due to being in a tight and needing cash? Seems like I heard it from John