Re: Mando Hangout

2010-12-30 Thread Holstein
Thanks for the link...more participation, more reading ;) Holstein -- 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 taterbugmando

Re: New Tune/January '11

2010-12-28 Thread Holstein
Mike, Regarding the order of selection, we could go for the most furtherest away from Gnashville, in which case I'll put my hand up for an upcoming selection :) Mississippi Palisades sounds ol'right to me: no tab, never heard it, just perfect. Thanks...SV -- You received this message because

Re: New Tune/January '11

2010-12-28 Thread Holstein
Brian, you go to the top of the class for that effort. Looking forward to seeing the video (post beer consumption)! SV -- 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

Re: Song of the Month-December 2010

2010-12-07 Thread Holstein
Good fun, nice posts on youtube. I've attacked it as well, but now trying to play it better up the neck which is my weak point. Lessons to be learned. Holstein -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email

Re: New Duff Mandolins Website

2010-11-26 Thread Holstein
Nice work buddy, it looks great. There were a few Duffs at Harrietville which was good to see. I wonder when we'll have an annual Duff Convention?? Cheers, Holstein No.150 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group

15 seconds of bliss!

2010-11-16 Thread Holstein
I'm sayin'! Regards to all, Holstein -- 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 taterbugmando+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

I had a (mandolin) dream

2010-11-16 Thread Holstein
for a fellow mandolin enthusiast and make my day. Thank you Sir, I appreciate your kindness. Regards, Holstein. ps. I love this group -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to taterbugma

Re: Google Group Files and Pages section

2010-09-28 Thread Holstein
Not a bad idea boss! HK -- 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 taterbugmando+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

Re: Evening Prayer Blues

2010-09-27 Thread Holstein
Beautiful instrument, and nice job Don. I'd love to have a pick on your Gil some time.ha ha haa! The Joke-stein -- 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

Please DON'T touch my mandolin

2010-09-24 Thread Holstein
at a workshop and I thought, mmm, was that necessary?? Anyhow, just curious if anyone has an opinion on this or had any stories? Holstein -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to taterbugma

Re: Please DON'T touch my mandolin

2010-09-24 Thread Holstein
Touche -- 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 taterbugmando+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

2010-09-02 Thread Holstein
Morning All, I love this clip and thought you might dig it too. It's uploaded under Files. The_Good_the_bad_the_ugly.wmv ...recovering from jet lag..Hol -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email

Re: HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY!!!!!!

2010-08-25 Thread Holstein
way down a one way street! Luckily it was the right address and the kind lady at Musikalia gave me a lift back whilst filling my head with Sicilian ‘stories’ in downtown Catania. All in all, a great experience and many stories to tell  Ciao...Holstein -- You received this message because you

Re: Monroe Mando Camp Schedule 2010

2010-08-03 Thread Holstein
Best wishes to you lucky campers, can't wait to hear how it all pans out, and perhaps some photos? Anyone going that hasn't met Mr Duff, do yerself a favour and introduce yerself. I havn't met many builders but he's a gent. Ciao...Holstein -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: Travel wear tear on instruments and casing.

2010-08-03 Thread Holstein
Next week I'm heading to Taterbug heaven, the real taterbug city in Catania Sicily. I sent an email asking some qustions and they've been very helpful and welcoming. Seems I have an appointment with the chief of staff there! Here are the details... Musical Instruments Factory Musikalia - Dr.

Re: Travel wear tear on instruments and casing.

2010-07-30 Thread Holstein
I hear you Don, but Danielle I have a 1 year old and 4 year old to manage as well as 4 pieces of carry-on, and a pram. This was especially fun when we had a change-over in Singapore at 2am. The young bloke was asleep, and we had to race to another terminal via two internal trains (that was nuts)

Re: Travel wear tear on instruments and casing.

2010-07-29 Thread Holstein
Howdy all, greetings from sunny Malta. The Presto case handled the flight and baggage handlers well enough, but she copped a beating. I had taped the hinges and locks heavily to avoid unnecessary damage and I'm glad I did. I don't know why they bother putting handle with care and fragile stickers

Re: Travel wear tear on instruments and casing.

2010-07-18 Thread Holstein
Thanks Barry-cuda, Good to hear yo' insterment is fine, ashame about EC's! I'm about to test out Mr Duff's Presto case, we leave to visit the Italians this Saturday. Haven't got the guts to risk the Duff F5 so it's the Yeastman instead. That's gonna kill me for 5 weeks. I'd have taken the real

Travel wear tear on instruments and casing.

2010-07-15 Thread Holstein
Hey Travelator, How's the instrument case and so forth handling the airline handling, wear tear from city to city? Have there been any travel incidents to speak of? Hope you're holding up as well :-) Holstein -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: Australia anyone?

2010-07-13 Thread Holstein
Looks like the Blue Mountains gig has been cancelled, spewin'! Hopefully Newcastle is still on, I might try and head up that way tomorrow night instead. Any news on that? HK -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group,

Re: A-Live Audience?

2010-05-24 Thread Holstein
Hey Robin, that doesn't sound like fun at all. Speaking of monitors, we also asked for them to be switched off at the smaller cafe gig because it was easier to hear the front of house without that mess coming back at us. This seems to be a regular occurrence. HK -- You received this message

Re: Confession

2010-05-23 Thread Holstein
Well I just tried Collapse for a minute and lost 25 minutes of my morning! Where does the time go. But I am feeling so sharp now :-) hehehee HK -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: To Band, or Not To Band?

2010-03-25 Thread Holstein
Thanks for the words of wisdom T'buggery, I'm 'leaning in' that's for sure. Discovering where one fits in this whole shebang is very interesting and just reading about gutbucket has been another entire journey. Been working on that monster Prison Blues and it's hard to get the right feel

Re: Tenor guitars

2010-03-25 Thread Holstein
All this tenor guitar talk gets the juices flowing! As a related 'aside', I'd love to get my hands on a mandola and just watching all those Cook Shack tunes with Joe N Mike playing that Duff beauty got me thinking. Is it possible to get a half decent instrument (most likely pre-loved) in

Re: Tater's been holding out on us

2010-03-16 Thread Holstein
Yeah man, thanks for the link. Much appreciated...Holstein -- 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 taterbugmando+unsubscr

Re: Waltzing Matilda

2010-02-23 Thread Holstein
I think this sounds like a nice project to work on! Thanks...Holstein On Feb 19, 1:58 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Ah, it's nice to hear some versions that don't sound like barroom drinking songs. It's right nice that way. Also, the history lesson is appreciated. TBug

Re: Mike playing in Union Grove, NC tomorrow night 2/4/2010

2010-02-03 Thread Holstein
Sounds great, would love to be there. I'll have to wait for the youtube clips or dvd. Hope Mike made it through the snow sleet! Holstein On Feb 4, 5:50 am, Bud Martin l...@yadtel.net wrote: Tater will be playing with Joe Newberry in Union Grove, NC tomorrow night at the Cook Shack.  $15/ticket

Re: Johnson Mountain Boys

2010-02-03 Thread Holstein
that it was the loudest ear piercing concert ever...and they were right. That took me a few days to get over the buzz. Protect your ears. Long live acoutsic music. Holstein ps. The JMB are unreal, what a group! On Feb 2, 2:26 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm REALLY glad to hear

Re: Deep at the Sydney Fish Markets!!

2009-12-25 Thread Holstein
. HK On Dec 25, 6:10 pm, Linda lj...@intas.net.au wrote: Holstein, We used your garlic prawn recipe for Christmas dinner starters, did not have any sherry but did have some Blackberry fortified wine. Like you say, great with crusty bread.  WOW VERY NICE!!! On Nov 18, 1:02 am

Re: mando lessons

2009-12-25 Thread Holstein
I work off a laptop with a built-in webcam so I can be anywhere at any time. I think we're all like beginners to Mike so don't sweat it. Merry Christmas chief...HK On Dec 25, 6:46 am, morr...@aol.com wrote: Ok, I have been thinking this through. I am going to investigate a webcam and maybe

Re: Deep at the Sydney Fish Markets!!

2009-11-12 Thread Holstein
through. Remove from heat. Toss through parsley. Spoon prawn mixture into bowls. Serve with crusty bread. Don't forget to have some mandolin tunes in the background for authentic bluegrass garlic/chilli prawns! Getting hungry nowHolstein On Nov 13, 5:46 am, Linda lj...@intas.net.au wrote: I

Re: Your weekend music plans

2009-10-09 Thread The Holstein Kid
, and get to the end by jingo! None of this getting half way through business then leaving it to gather dust (ask me in a month)! Aside from that, no gigs this weekend. A great weekend to all.Holstein --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

Daylight Savings Community Service

2009-10-06 Thread The Holstein Kid
was just moved forward an hour, and Nashville will change as well on the 1st Nov. Perhaps it's just me, and if so, oh well! Holstein NASHVILLE TN USA Standard time zone: UTC/GMT -6 hours Daylight saving time: +1 hour Current time zone offset: UTC/GMT -5 hours Time zone abbreviation: CDT - Central

Passionate mandolin

2009-10-01 Thread The Holstein Kid
workshop, then drove home again the next day whilst listening to Monroe all the way, what a trip! Every minute was enjoyable and I couldn't wait to start my new journey. That said, bring it on! Holstein --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

Re: Taterbug Specials are here!

2009-10-01 Thread The Holstein Kid
Taterpick, if there's any left I'll try a Heavy thanks. Pickstein On Oct 2, 3:11 am, malagrass malayt...@bellsouth.net wrote: Is there different thicknesses But please put me down for 1 heavy...please! jmalay...@carltonscale.com thanks JM On Oct 1, 8:46 am, jojo

Re: Haggard at the Ryman

2009-09-27 Thread The Holstein Kid
Dale Watson! Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time. I once had a minor part in a gig that the tattooed one had in the late 1990's at Hornsby RSL in Sydney. He came out to Australia a few times and was received well. Most certainly Honky Tonk. HK On Sep 27, 1:19 pm, Mike

Re: New Duff 'Dola

2009-09-15 Thread The Holstein Kid
Another work of art. What a ripper! I wonder when you'll get it?? HK On Sep 16, 8:16 am, ljt lj...@intas.net.au wrote: I thought they were pajamas cause they seemed rather largeG On Sep 16, 5:10 am, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.com wrote: If that old dola needs a home out

Re: New Duff 'Dola

2009-09-15 Thread The Holstein Kid
Whilst we're showing offI've uploaded a pic of my F5, now 6 months old and working magic. Holstein On Sep 16, 9:30 am, The Holstein Kid st...@senatorgroup.com.au wrote: Another work of art. What a ripper! I wonder when you'll get it?? HK On Sep 16, 8:16 am, ljt lj...@intas.net.au wrote

Re: jump start?

2009-07-19 Thread The Holstein Kid
watch the dog and do what the dog does Tater, I hope that doesn't include peeing on a tree and drinking out of the toilet! (-; Holstein On Jul 19, 3:48 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Erik, I don't know how old a man you are, but if you're 50-ish, you might think

Re: jump start?

2009-07-16 Thread The Holstein Kid
I think performing is a bit like tennis and you need to be match fit to last the distance. The only way to increase your stamina / durability is to practice exactly what you want to build up. I find this to be very true especially when it comes to singing. If I haven't sung in a while due to

Re: Honky Tonk Swing

2009-07-15 Thread The Holstein Kid
Hi Steve, I covered this with Mike last year at my request and although I have the hard copy, can't locate the PDF anywhere. Mind you, I had a PC crash and burn prior to Christmas and not everything was resurrected. Tater will certainly be able to assist if he's still on deck. Ten Four, HK On

Re: Ear Training

2009-07-14 Thread The Holstein Kid
Hi Dawn, that sounds interesting to look at. Do you have a specific link for the Ear Training package you mentioned on the Julliard site? Thanks, HK On Jul 15, 7:32 am, Dawn Bradbury bluegrassdes...@gmail.com wrote: Yes...I have a handout I used in collegeit has got some catchy tunes and

Re: To stand, or not??

2009-07-07 Thread The Holstein Kid
As an extreme alternative, one could have surgery to help this situation. Recently I read about a guy who loved his work so much that he had a USB drive implanted to his hand after an accident http://apcmag.com/Content.aspx?id=3669 There are so many possibilities for tuners. Practical.

Re: To stand, or not??

2009-07-06 Thread The Holstein Kid
Hey Robin, Recycling...that sounds like practice :-) I like it. Cheers from chilly Sydney...Holstein On Jul 6, 5:27 pm, Robin Gravina robin.grav...@gmail.com wrote: On a slightly more serious note than the fish scheme, I think that remembering songs takes a different approach from many

Re: To stand, or not??

2009-07-05 Thread The Holstein Kid
at 4:11 PM, The Holstein Kid st...@senatorgroup.com.auwrote: Thanks Everyone, terrific feedback. I hope my guitarist comes through tomorrow night, I'll keep y'all informed. There is a tune where I kept confusing the verses, and in Take Your Shoes Off Moses the Fiddle asked what the word

Re: To stand, or not??

2009-07-03 Thread The Holstein Kid
: Our band chose the name The Foggy Memory Boys so we can get away with things like forgotten lyrics and other screw-ups. It also excuses the use of stands. Murph - Original Message - From: The Holstein Kid st...@senatorgroup.com.au To: Taterbugmando taterbugmando

Re: That dude on the mandolin ripped it!

2009-07-03 Thread The Holstein Kid
Yeah what a bummer. I went to show a mate the other night and it wasn't there. Hope it goes back up later, lots to learn from that clip. HK On Jul 3, 10:23 pm, ljt lj...@intas.net.au wrote: Nelson, that sums it up pretty well, I thought Mike did a terrific job.  That Amoeba footage has been

man killed by banjo!

2009-06-24 Thread The Holstein Kid
Afternoon All. I though this was an interesting article. Here's the headline, and the link. Gay Kiwi Killed by Banjo - A Hungarian tourist has allegedly killed a New Zealand man by beating him to death with a banjo, an Auckland court has heard.

Re: Costello Show

2009-06-18 Thread The Holstein Kid
What a great tip, thanks. Guess I'll be tuned in at 1pm, 6:15pm especially 8pm Friday :-) Regards, HK On Jun 19, 7:18 am, Dawn Bradbury bluegrassdes...@gmail.com wrote: Bless You. I can't be there, wish I couldbut this will be the next best thing. Thanks =o) On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at

Re: introduzione

2009-06-10 Thread The Holstein Kid
=mknJdf4pjg8feature=related then I got sidetracked onto another clipand so on! It's now very late and I'm gonna be dog tired in the morning for an early start but I'm going to bed feeling mighty fine for hearing all that good music :-) Grazie. Della buonanotte...Holstein ps. I even made time

Re: Play it like you own it...

2009-06-09 Thread The Holstein Kid
...@gmail.com wrote: I concurand AMEN! Mike always asks..Are you having FUN? The whole purpose. MUSIC-- not NOTES. AMEN. 2009/6/8 Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com Holstein - You just have to let it rip.  Sit back, smile, and let the notes pour out. You'll miss some, but you'll hit more

Re: Squirrel Hunters

2009-06-09 Thread The Holstein Kid
Yeah me too. #634, sounds like a great number to me. Half your luck, a Duff and a Gil... On Jun 9, 1:17 pm, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't notice the pumpkin at first, but now I spy it. You gotta play that tune if your band's named after it. On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at

Play it like you own it...

2009-06-07 Thread The Holstein Kid
when they prepare and actually perform? Is there still a case of nerves or is it as comfy as drinking a glass of water? I can’t imagine what Tater experiences when he’s stepping on stage with EC or doing something on national TV! Determined….Holstein

Re: This Just in...Compton/Grier Gig

2009-06-02 Thread The Holstein Kid
Sir-Tater, We await your return to Australia! Regards, HK On Jun 2, 12:24 pm, mandoho...@comcast.net wrote: Hoorah!  20 minutes from my house.  I'll be that real good lookin' feller in overalls in the front row, maybe I'll wear a tie too so's you will reconize me. Clyde Clevenger Just

Re: Costello Show

2009-06-02 Thread The Holstein Kid
The more I hear it, the more I like it. Love The Crooked Line and Red Cotton straight off the bat. Could it have taken a touch of the Tater to instigate/r my sudden thirst for EC? Me thinks so! Really! HK On Jun 2, 5:25 am, Mike Romkey mrom...@mac.com wrote: ROYAL DANISH OPERA?!? (g) Maybe

Re: Mando workshop and Big Apple'achia

2009-06-02 Thread The Holstein Kid
Mike R, This 546 Nations Brothers - Negro Suppertime.mp3 kind of reminds of Boodle De Bum Blues in a way. Interesting. Thanks for the sound clip. HK On Jun 2, 2:08 am, solofiddle solofid...@yahoo.com wrote: Wow! I think I want them women to come to my next party...Now that's entertainment!

Re: Introduction

2009-06-02 Thread The Holstein Kid
there. Happy Pickin'Holstein On Jun 2, 4:17 am, Rek rekx...@gmail.com wrote: Hi and thanks for the compliment...I am playing a Weber Yellowstone...it is the custom Chad Fadely model...like the one here:http://www.instrumentcollector.com/Weber_Fadely_Model.php It's a great mando...I am

Re: youtube sitting on top of the world

2009-05-26 Thread The Holstein Kid
Hey Robin, I wrote to http://www.juneberry78s.com/sounds/index.htm for a password and got one in no time flat. Mighty fast and obliging. Thanks for the tip, lots of cool music there. Cheers...Holstein On May 24, 2:35 am, Mike Hoffmann mikehoffma...@gmail.com wrote: Great cut! On May 22

Re: Lounge Room Lizard?

2009-05-19 Thread The Holstein Kid
. So much to do, wouldn't be dead for quids! Holstein On May 19, 2:34 am, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: About a month or so ago, I bought a Michael Kelly A model to take to work.  I didn't want to transport my regular instrument and risk having it stolen or subjected to the Alabama

Re: Tremolo Training A Big Fat Cream Bun

2009-04-16 Thread The Holstein Kid
Pal Smokeshop Four, and - Going Away To Make It Lonesome Here by Nashville Washboard Band. Aside from the dexterity required to get these yoga hand style pieces sounding dandy, I love the names. Holstein On Apr 17, 3:26 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Pete, I can't say that I

Re: Loud Jamming

2009-04-09 Thread The Holstein Kid
. The sad thing is that the guy wasn't aware of his lack of volume control. Not gettin' hoarse... Holstein On Apr 9, 9:37 pm, Rich DelGrosso bluzma...@earthlink.net wrote: Dennis,  I play a National Resonator  mandolin, one of their new ones. I call it the jaminator. I take it with me when I work

Tremolo Training A Big Fat Cream Bun

2009-04-07 Thread The Holstein Kid
, and it seems many musicians can't do it that well, and its one thing I haven't specifically concentrated on but I'd like to nail. Is there an exercise/s you use to help get good at this? It might seem obvious, but I reckon there are some tricks up your sleeves. Thanks...Holstein It's not so much

Re: Monroe Camp 2009

2009-01-30 Thread The Holstein Kid
I don't suppose those of us who may never get there will have access to the dvd and behind the scenes footage? ;-) HK On Jan 30, 10:40 am, Rich DelGrosso bluzma...@earthlink.net wrote: Hey Tater, I have to admit, in all my years surrounded by blues folks I have never heard any of them talk