Q.: "Hu" would win a fight between a PLANIPLOTINIPS and a TRIMMAZORBITUS if '80s Detroit
rock were the referee? A.: The fight ended prematurely with a portion of the Livingston house collapsing on both combatants. ~ Brush Park ruins 1, obscure species 0.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
May 2 matinee at The Ice House was awesome!
Totally fun! Bick Bazilian & the Flap gave 115% -- Rick's voice is a cross betw' Paul
Rodgers & Eddie Vedder. I stood riveted near a p.a. spkr. stack for the 1 hr. set,
entranced. When an encore was demanded, Rick picked up a Les Paul & yelled, "a tribute to Lee Van Leer!" and proceeded to almost shred using my thumb lead technique. Huh? I didn't even know that Rick played lead! He plays acous. rhythm on
1 or 2 songs in their set. Wao! ~ Well, the gauntlet had been thrown in a friendly manner, so luckily I was able to borrow the SG/Les Paul Jr. from Shredded Flag with
which I'm so comfortable, and let loose w/ "Bruised Apple Pie" and Jeff Beck's "Free-
way Jam" at the end of my set. The audience roared -- They hadn't seen me, on gtr. or otherwise, since Summer '09. Having the b.u. vocal ladies was a huge plus, also,
on tunes like "A Love To Last A Lifetime Long." I'm still radiating enthusiasm. The
crowd was over 200, Bill said, so everyone was content. I think the next show is planned for late June. I'm stoked!
Rodgers & Eddie Vedder. I stood riveted near a p.a. spkr. stack for the 1 hr. set,
entranced. When an encore was demanded, Rick picked up a Les Paul & yelled, "a tribute to Lee Van Leer!" and proceeded to almost shred using my thumb lead technique. Huh? I didn't even know that Rick played lead! He plays acous. rhythm on
1 or 2 songs in their set. Wao! ~ Well, the gauntlet had been thrown in a friendly manner, so luckily I was able to borrow the SG/Les Paul Jr. from Shredded Flag with
which I'm so comfortable, and let loose w/ "Bruised Apple Pie" and Jeff Beck's "Free-
way Jam" at the end of my set. The audience roared -- They hadn't seen me, on gtr. or otherwise, since Summer '09. Having the b.u. vocal ladies was a huge plus, also,
on tunes like "A Love To Last A Lifetime Long." I'm still radiating enthusiasm. The
crowd was over 200, Bill said, so everyone was content. I think the next show is planned for late June. I'm stoked!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Greetings, friends and fans. 2010/01/16
L.Hip replacemt surgery and its immed. aftermath have gone v. well & w/out incident.
Pain level decreases every day & some days my hip gives me hours of NO PAIN AT ALL, yay! Mercifully , I've bn granted 6 MONTHS of WheelTrans eligibility (sigh of relief.)and in buses & vans f'sure from 2moro on, bcuz riding in a sedan w/ my raised seat cuhion is just total discomfort. Grr! ~ Until late, late Mar.2010, The Place to buy the Van Leer CD "Thumbs Up" wl be ENCORE MUSIC EXCHANGE, 40 Danforth ROAD, beside the Dairy Queen. There's street & DQ parking. U shd CALL 1st, (416) 691-2686, Noon-5:50pm Mon-Fri, & 11am- 4:50 p.m. Sat. as CD r runn'g v. low over there & might not get re-stocked 'til April 28 or later(sorry 'bout that!) ~ Lotsa cool stuff at E.M.E., fairly priced, including "real" USA Gibson & Fender (used), Ibanez,'80s MIJ Fender & so much more,
incl. a vintage ('59? early 60's) big-face elec. alarm clock, works great, and has bn a prop in a movie & a TV show. $35 firm. Wao! ~ Enuf sitting. Must lie down 4 a bit. Thanks 4 reading/following. Yours in Music, Lee
Pain level decreases every day & some days my hip gives me hours of NO PAIN AT ALL, yay! Mercifully , I've bn granted 6 MONTHS of WheelTrans eligibility (sigh of relief.)and in buses & vans f'sure from 2moro on, bcuz riding in a sedan w/ my raised seat cuhion is just total discomfort. Grr! ~ Until late, late Mar.2010, The Place to buy the Van Leer CD "Thumbs Up" wl be ENCORE MUSIC EXCHANGE, 40 Danforth ROAD, beside the Dairy Queen. There's street & DQ parking. U shd CALL 1st, (416) 691-2686, Noon-5:50pm Mon-Fri, & 11am- 4:50 p.m. Sat. as CD r runn'g v. low over there & might not get re-stocked 'til April 28 or later(sorry 'bout that!) ~ Lotsa cool stuff at E.M.E., fairly priced, including "real" USA Gibson & Fender (used), Ibanez,'80s MIJ Fender & so much more,
incl. a vintage ('59? early 60's) big-face elec. alarm clock, works great, and has bn a prop in a movie & a TV show. $35 firm. Wao! ~ Enuf sitting. Must lie down 4 a bit. Thanks 4 reading/following. Yours in Music, Lee
Monday, February 1, 2010
Fri.Feb. 5 is my surgery day: total L. hip replacemt.
I'm lkg. 4ward 2it, tho' 1st 2 wks.= chronic pain, but apparently not a baaad kind of
pain. I'll be in hosp. for 8 to 10 days, I've been assured. I like that better than the 5 days that they often turf u out after! Typical recuperation period is 6 wks., after which the patient can usually drive cars & do quite a few other "normal-type"
things. I wonder when I'll be able to stop using my cane! ~ By Mar. 19 I HOPE to be able to resume gigging with The Muddy Guys and the seldom-seen Van Leer (band). I DO
KNOW that during the recupe' period I am warned against long periods of SITTING,
therefore no rehearsals and no computer "marathons". ~ Next post wont be 'til Feb. 16
or later, my frieds, so BE WELL. LVL
pain. I'll be in hosp. for 8 to 10 days, I've been assured. I like that better than the 5 days that they often turf u out after! Typical recuperation period is 6 wks., after which the patient can usually drive cars & do quite a few other "normal-type"
things. I wonder when I'll be able to stop using my cane! ~ By Mar. 19 I HOPE to be able to resume gigging with The Muddy Guys and the seldom-seen Van Leer (band). I DO
KNOW that during the recupe' period I am warned against long periods of SITTING,
therefore no rehearsals and no computer "marathons". ~ Next post wont be 'til Feb. 16
or later, my frieds, so BE WELL. LVL
Monday, January 11, 2010
Jan.9 @ Alpine Htl. was Different & Excellent!
We had advt. this event as a "The Muddy Guys" gig, but due to circumstanza beyond my (LVL) control, we instead hastily assembled a variant of VanLeertheband which included Rick Lintlop (ex New Regime bassist), drums ~ impressive, melodic Grant
Crawford on gtr. ~ bassists were Peter Benn & Alex A ~ Peter also sang & played rhythm gtr. (and one nice lead!) We vocalists were in FINE voice, and we did one long set of "classics" and originals, then a short set feat. Peter's lead vocals near-exclusively w/ Alex A on bass. Everything gelled SUPERBLY and we won some new
fans who bought LVL "Thumbs Up!" CDs. ~ All musicians present including Ryan L., Joe, "big" Eric, 2nd set drummer Al, and others not named here were MOST helpful w.
set-up, tear-down and sound reinforcement. Thanks SO MUCH, guys! ~ I was invited to stay for Mrs. L's birthday party, to be fed & hear 2 great bands (one of them college-age)but a red fruit drink I started to ingest after Set 2 set my hernia off into Severe Pain mode so I left, personal gear & all with my friends Pete Aube' &
son "Scott Sharp" who refused to accept expense money that I offered. ~ Some of my
friends frequently spoil me 4sure, LOL! ~ Spl. thanks to my dear Sa---, who sent 5
of the "new fans" my way. BTW, my pain subsided by 9:45 and I was able to "resume
normal life". ~ I'm posting this entry from Oakville ON where I'm visiting family -- always a pleasure.
Crawford on gtr. ~ bassists were Peter Benn & Alex A ~ Peter also sang & played rhythm gtr. (and one nice lead!) We vocalists were in FINE voice, and we did one long set of "classics" and originals, then a short set feat. Peter's lead vocals near-exclusively w/ Alex A on bass. Everything gelled SUPERBLY and we won some new
fans who bought LVL "Thumbs Up!" CDs. ~ All musicians present including Ryan L., Joe, "big" Eric, 2nd set drummer Al, and others not named here were MOST helpful w.
set-up, tear-down and sound reinforcement. Thanks SO MUCH, guys! ~ I was invited to stay for Mrs. L's birthday party, to be fed & hear 2 great bands (one of them college-age)but a red fruit drink I started to ingest after Set 2 set my hernia off into Severe Pain mode so I left, personal gear & all with my friends Pete Aube' &
son "Scott Sharp" who refused to accept expense money that I offered. ~ Some of my
friends frequently spoil me 4sure, LOL! ~ Spl. thanks to my dear Sa---, who sent 5
of the "new fans" my way. BTW, my pain subsided by 9:45 and I was able to "resume
normal life". ~ I'm posting this entry from Oakville ON where I'm visiting family -- always a pleasure.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
In this post I compare 2 teen girl metal gtr. queens...
...who reside an ocean apart. ~ In Connecticut, U.S.A. Desiree' Bassett -- Technically facile player who also sings well. Has no grasp of what gtr. TONE should be -- has a too-dirty, scooped mids sound like 300 other shred-oom. Does not grasp the ideal feel of The Blues (witness her sit-in w/ Marshall Tucker Band in her home
area.) Des' should listen to: Red House - J. Hendrix
Paul Gilbert, a "shredder" who really understands
The Blues AND tone
Lee Van Leer - Roll On Through The Night
In Britain, Jacqueline Mannering, who has that awesome M. Schenker-Tom Scholz-Wolf
Hoffman tone (lots of 800 Hz mid and a clear "singing" quality to every note) especially with her SG Standard. All Jacqueline needs is intensive time with a vocal coach and she'll leave Ms. Bassett choking in the dust. Chk. out J.M.'s Jet To Jet
(Alcatrazz) and Crazy Train (Ozzy) covers on YouTube and become a fan!
Excuse me now while I go enjoy the above 2 vids to start my day RIGHT, before spending the rest of the day & night with The Special One. ~ Have a great Boxing Week -- Don't get Boxed In!
area.) Des' should listen to: Red House - J. Hendrix
Paul Gilbert, a "shredder" who really understands
The Blues AND tone
Lee Van Leer - Roll On Through The Night
In Britain, Jacqueline Mannering, who has that awesome M. Schenker-Tom Scholz-Wolf
Hoffman tone (lots of 800 Hz mid and a clear "singing" quality to every note) especially with her SG Standard. All Jacqueline needs is intensive time with a vocal coach and she'll leave Ms. Bassett choking in the dust. Chk. out J.M.'s Jet To Jet
(Alcatrazz) and Crazy Train (Ozzy) covers on YouTube and become a fan!
Excuse me now while I go enjoy the above 2 vids to start my day RIGHT, before spending the rest of the day & night with The Special One. ~ Have a great Boxing Week -- Don't get Boxed In!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
I'd like to see a post labelled"!&<^>&!"
But the Blogscape doesn't permit that. ~ In Mar. 2010 (or whenever), please find me a Yamaha PS-55, PC-1000 or PS-35 in proper working order. These are digital preset synths of the '80s (home keyboards, predecessor to PSR series). I have a distressed
PS-55, but want a GOOD'UN! I won't pay much, pref. $80 or less... they're NOT collectible, but I LIKE 'EM!
PS-55, but want a GOOD'UN! I won't pay much, pref. $80 or less... they're NOT collectible, but I LIKE 'EM!
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