Music Appreciation

Eric Patterson

Eric Patterson

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Since things are slow as we wait for hunting season how about posting up some music you appreciate and maybe a story or two.


So back in the mid/late 80s I was a college student in Mobile, Al. Across the street from the campus was a college dive bar, Thirsties, that had a local band play there on a regular basis. The band was Will and the Bushmen fronted by Will Kimbrough. Saw them play countless times. Towards the end of my college career they signed a record deal and put out a few songs that made the rotation on small college radio (first link). I finished school in 90 and would drive to various small venues to see them play while they tried to make it big. In spite of their talent, it wasn't meant to be and they split up. I think the other band members got day jobs and moved on with their lives but Will went to Nashville and kept working his craft and became a "musician's musician", penning songs for the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Todd Snider, and Little Feat to name a few. On top of that he's toured with some of the biggest names in the biz and even picked up an AMA award along the way. Over the past 30 years I've kept up with his music and he just keeps getting better and better (second link). If you love something and are passionate it's amazing how good you can get over 40+ years doing it. Check him out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m78Y...SlIlqD&index=3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7LJCdwxhKg
 
Watched the vid's Eric and it brought back great memories of same for me and some local bands that would tour New England. The best performer I ever saw was a guy by the name of Duke Robillard. I know he continued playing because I'd hear of him once in a while. I'm sure it's been fun to follow this guys career and see his success. By the way, I was in Mobile in the early 80's and remember going to Ken Stabler's two step joint, I think it was called the snake something or other, or something like that. Maybe you remember it?
 
Greg

Looks like you and I are the only ones that listen to music :)

I don't recall Kenny Stabler's restaurant you mentioned. It was probably before or after my time in Mobile (1985-90). Maybe Carl knows it.

Eric
 
I listen to music, classic country, but I can name few of the musicians. I?ve only been to 2 concerts in my lifetime, both country. I listen to it because I can still understand most of the words and when listening I don?t hear the ringing in my ears as much. ;-)
 

I've tried to stay away from this subject, as from the 50's, until today, music (all kinds) plays a vital role in my life.

Many true stories, a small cedar chest full of concert tickets, and a large music library keep me going.

Also added to my hearing loss.


Music = Memories


Each day calls for different music styles, and tunes to fit my mood, and whatever the heck I'm doin' at the time.

Yesterday while painting drake Wood Ducks - the Traveling Willburys, Dylan, Merle Haggard, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin & Big Brother, Bob Marley & The Wailers...

Diving Duck Blues, from Taj Mahal's first killer album fits in very well.


Laying on the operating table after my first MI. The Cardiologist asked me "What music do you want to hear?"

Ya got any Alice In Chains?

"Yes but it's out in the truck, and I'm can't go get it right now."

OK put on what ya want.
 
Eric -

By the way since I read yer post, and mention of Little Feat. I can't get Dixie Chicken outta my head.[smile]


Best regards
Vince
 
I think I have more songs that bring back bad memories than good ones. As an 18 or 19 year old I loved Guns & Roses but now there are a song or two of their's I have trouble listening to.

I listen to a lot of 60's and 70's country music because that is what my mom always listened to when I was young. I feel like its nap time everytime Tom T Hall, Buck Owens or Waylon comes up. [smile]

Tim
 
I don't listen to music like I did when I was younger. I have broad tastes but the Grateful Dead are what I listen to the most. To keep it duck hunting related most of my dogs have had names based on Grateful Dead songs.. Stagger Lee, Terp (Terapin Flyer), Iko. Last dog I switched it up and went for my favorite bluesman Muddy Waters.

Tom
 
Kris, James McMurtry is a talented "under the radar" Texas singer/songwriter, and not too shabby as a guitarist. He's the son of western novel writer, Larry McMurtry-(Lonesome Dove), which could explain how he weaves characters into his songs so that they play out as short stories. He gets some flak for interjecting his views/social commentary into his songs, but what a way to start a song : (Copper Canteen)- " Honey, don't you be yelling at me while I'm cleaning my guns! "

Ken Zaborski
 
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