DC/Baltimore Polk Mini-meet

[BlueMDPicker]

Doro has suggested, and I concur, that a get together at the Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis would be cool.

I've purchased 8 tickets at 2 adjoining tables of 4.
BOOKED! Party on!

Chris Duarte
Wednesday February 1, 2006
8:00 p.m.
$19.50 (approx. $22.50 after the ticket mongers do their thing)

In 1979, at the age of 16, Duarte moved on his own to Austin “and bought a ‘63 Stratocaster for $500.” He initially explored his love for the jazz of Coltrane, Miles Davis and John McLaughlin, but enjoyed a blues epiphany when he heard the then largely-unknown Stevie Ray Vaughan at the Continental Club. “Blues was king in Austin,” Duarte recalls, and he soon earned a virtual Ph.D in blues music. Playing with Texas favorites like Bobby Mack & Night Train and Junior Medlow & The Bad Boys, he quickly earned a rep as a hot new gun in a town with an army of guitar talents.



------------------------------- Table 109 - tickets purchased
1. Mike (BlueMdPicker) Paid
2. Sandy (audio-filly) Paid
3. Jesse (F1nut) Paid
4. Mark (Doro) Paid
------------------------------- Table 110 - tickets purchased
5. William (W Waldecker)
6. John (john d. strong) Paid
7. Bill (ardvark1)
8. Chuck (madmax) Paid


http://www.ramsheadtavern.com/annapolis/img/SeatingChartFull.gif

[TroyD]

If only I were to be in country......hoist one or three for me.

BDT

[BlueMDPicker]

BDT,

Next time you're through the area, we'll make it over there for sure. I've never been to a bad performance there in any genre.

Mike

[jdhdiggs]

How bad will the smoke be? If bad, count us out, if you can see 30', count my wife and I in... Check that, I should probably run it by her first but I'll bet she's kosher with it.

[BlueMDPicker]

No smoking. Easy walk to the curb if you feel the urge.

[jdhdiggs]

Nah, wrong way, I'm asthmatic with bad allergies so I tend to avoid at all costs...

[BlueMDPicker]

I'm asthmatic with bad allergies and still smoke. There's no smoking in the club, I knew what you meant (I was referring to Jesse, myself, and any other heathens.) So, are you in?

[F1nut]

3. Jesse

[madmax]

I just hate committing to anything...
madmax

[jtgranby]

Sorry all
I'll be in Disney World that week.This would be a lot easier on the wallet :) We should make this a regular event.

Jim

[F1nut]

Damn it Chuck, you're going to be there!

[madmax]

I'm thinking, I'm thinking...
madmax

[amulford]

I'd go for it, but I don't live in the area. And I don't know what the schedule is going to be then. Sounds like an excellent time, have fun...

[W WALDECKER]

Its only a twenty minute drive for me . count me in. thanks.... WCW III

[W WALDECKER]

whoops!

[BlueMDPicker]

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[Strong Bad]

Since I work in Annapolis and this place is probably 5 minutes from work, I might as well climb aboard and join you nice folks. Put me in whatever spot is open and I'll send you a PM to swap $$$ for ticket.

John

[BlueMDPicker]

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[BlueMDPicker]

Here (http://www.theslant.com/music/articles/chr.html) is a very nice teaser review by a music lover in Orlando, FL.

I couldn't agree more! If you like blues, rock, and someone as innovative as Hendrix, this guy will have you walking away smiling.

[Strong Bad]

WOW, I'm really looking forward to this show. Should be a great time!

Can I sit next to Mark (Doro) so we can hold hands during the show? :D


Big Dumb Dumb

[dorokusai]

I will be wearing assless chaps to this event.

[BlueMDPicker]

"Barely noticable..." (http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/sfo/43708267.html) :eek:

[madmax]

I knew there was a reason I avoided this one. :)

J/K, I'm so overwhelmed with stuff right now I'm not committing to anything else for a little while.

madmax

[ardvark1]

Hey Mike!

If a seat comes up, count me in. Been below the radar for awhile.

Bill

[BlueMDPicker]

Bill,

You're in! Glad you can make it, look forward to seeing you again!

Mike

[madmax]

Oh what the heck, I'm in. I just can't pass up the assless chaps. Make me the last seat IF it is still available... If someone else decides they want it they can have it.
madmax

[BlueMDPicker]

SOLD to the man in the sleeper Camaro!

Glad you can make it!

[BlueMDPicker]

~bump~
To keep the thread active.... 35 days and counting :)

[Strong Bad]

Great job on scoring on those sweet seats! Looking forward to this event. Mark and his ass-less chaps should provide some wonderful pre-concert discussion. :eek:


John

[BlueMDPicker]

Yeah, I really wanted to give Mark a heads-up in case his assless chaps are at the cleaners or something. :D

HEY! Aren't all chaps assless?!?

[dorokusai]

I have modified my chaps with solid core OFC trim and XLR connections.

[cfrizz]

ROFLMAO!!! Mark it sounds like you are going to be HOT! & not in a good way either! WAAAAA!

[BIZILL]

oops, sorry all. i saw the thread 'mini-meet' and had mistaken it for 'mini-meat'. in that case, count me out. :o :)

[dorokusai]

oops, sorry all. i saw the thread 'mini-meet' and had mistaken it for 'mini-meat'. in that case, count me out. :o :)
LOL :D

[BIZILL]

actually, i hope you all have a great time. it's fun hangin' with fellow cp members. ya'll have a blast and keep it safe. alcohol is a mother!

[Strong Bad]

Bumping this to the top. 2 weeks and counting...

Ready kids?

[dorokusai]

Where do I live? I have lost something recently.

[Strong Bad]

Some type of chaps?

[BlueMDPicker]

My storage room has taken on an uncanny resemblence to Mark's. That could be causing the disorientation.

[Strong Bad]

Mike, you vintage Polk WHORE! :D

[dorokusai]

He's got a fever and the only remedy is more Polk speakers.

[BlueMDPicker]

Okay Crew, your names are all attached at will call. If anyone needs directions or parking advice (plenty of it one block away in a municipal garage), let me know.

Ardvark1 and W Waldecker: You guys still alive?? Haven't seen you around much.

[beardog03]

HEY! Aren't all chaps assless?!?

naw, sometimes there is an ass in them..!!

sorry couldn`t help myself....carry on..

have fun fellers..

[BlueMDPicker]

naw, sometimes there is an ass in them..!!
I think you're confusing them with the quick release leather pants the Vegas hookers wear. :D I've never actualy seen them, Russ told me about it.

[dorokusai]

Chaps are normally worn with jeans, and sans denim, would be assless.

[BlueMDPicker]

My wife just informed me that I must be WAY tired, and should go to bed, since I missed Bear's drift. G'Nite!

[beardog03]

I was tryin to be clever...!

and just for the record...underneith my cloths...I`m nekkid..!!

[Strong Bad]

I was tryin to be clever...!

and just for the record...underneith my cloths...I`m nekkid..!!


Terrible visual!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!! ;)

I'm ready to rock this coming Wednesday. I'll hang at work a little later then head on down to Rams. I'm a couple miles away just off West St.

C-ya there homeboys!

John

[beardog03]

sounds like fun...
you guy`s enjoy..!

[W WALDECKER]

Okay Crew, your names are all attached at will call. If anyone needs directions or parking advice (plenty of it one block away in a municipal garage), let me know.

Ardvark1 and W Waldecker: You guys still alive?? Haven't seen you around much.yeah!

[BlueMDPicker]

Okay! We're down to one MIA. I know Bill (ardvark1) is leaving for vacation next Thursday, so I emailed him a reminder.

[BlueMDPicker]

All acounted for. See you all Wednesday evening. :cool:

[Strong Bad]

I should be there around 7pm. Anyone planning on arriving earlier? Let me know and i'll get there with you. It'll give us some Audio BS time.

John

[dorokusai]

I'm planning on arriving about 11PM...is that too late?

[Strong Bad]

No not at all. Wait by the front door and I'll meet you there. While you're waiting, wave to passer-bys and show them your assless chaps.

If you're nice, someone will bail you out in the morning.

[madmax]

I'm not good at planning times...

[dorokusai]

I won't be able to make it guys, have fun.

Mike - If you have someone else that wants to go, please give them my ticket.

[Strong Bad]

I won't be able to make it guys, have fun.

Mike - If you have someone else that wants to go, please give them my ticket.


YOU F***ER!!! The least you can do is pass the assless chaps on to Jesse. :D

I'll catch up to ya via email about the headphone amp.


John

[madmax]

I won't be able to make it guys, have fun.


You ARE an assless chap... :D
madmax

[F1nut]

Chuck, give me a call.

[F1nut]

Well, this has gotten interesting. Mark has an appointment he forgot about and won't be going. Mike is in bed, sick with the flu and won't be going and my van's brakes developed a nasty grinding noise earlier today and I can't get ahold of Chuck for a ride, so I'm not going either. :(

I hope whoever shows up has a great time....wish I was there.

[beardog03]

wow...a stellar night turned fugly..

bummer..

Mark hope all is well...
Blue ..get well bro..stay in bed and do plenty of fluids..

Jesse, good call bro...don`t even attempt it if your brakes are iffy..

Chuck..have a great time..!!
Take some pic`s so we know what everybody missed..!!

[madmax]

WOW! All I can say is WOW! I had a few reservations because this style of music is not my mainstay but let me tell you, Chris Duarte ROCKS! His drummer is super heavy duty awesome too. This is a 3 piece outfit that knows how to do it. First thing in the morning I'll order every CD they have out. This show had two 90 minute sets and every song had a special impact. Well, ok, there was one song that I didn't care for because it had a weird jazz sort of time signiture which I really didn't get. There were times when I went into a daze with my mouth hanging open in total disbelief after which I realize I'm totally engulfed. It's been a long time since any concert I've been too caused this sort of reaction. The sound quality was really good too. Rams head has a nice system and the band had everything set correctly as well.

The seats, btw, could not have been better. Mike knows how to get the good tickets. We were in the absolute best position to fully appreciate the performance. There were no better positions in the house.

The only downside is that out of 8 people only 3 showed up, Strongbad, Waldecker and myself had two full tables to ourselves. The rest of the place was filled. Hmmm.... It was Doro's idea, Mike set it up and Jesse harassed me to go. Funny, they didn't show! Well, it's late and I'm spent so I'm off to bed (I'm one of those early to bed people) so any other comments will have to wait until tomorrow. What an awesome experience! Thanks all for seeing the oportunity and setting it up for us!

madmax

[RuSsMaN]

That good?

I'm cd shopping tomorrow anyway. Think they have anything on vinyl?

[Strong Bad]

Chuck nailed it! HOLY SWEET JESUS!!! This man is a genius on guitar! The other 2 bandmembers shined something fierce also, especially the drummer. That guy had some serious game going on!!!

The most memorable song of the night (set 2, song 3) was a cover he did from the group called "Soul Coughin" entitled "Screenwriters Blues L.A." See guys, I remembered. How could I possibly forget what had to be one of the most mesmorizing performances I've ever witnessed! This cover is where the drummer shined. He stole that part of the show, but Chris amazed the **** out of everyone with his "Jim Morrison-esque" poetic/vocal performance. I sat there in a daze!

Guys, I wish the entire forum could have been there to witness just this one song!

REALLY! I had no idea it was going to be this damn amazing!

Great to see Chuck again and to meet William. Great guys! Thanks for the company.

I'll post a link later. Off to work....(so damn tired! Will O.D. on coffee all day)

Thanks to the gents that set this up. Sorry you missed it!


John

[hoosier21]

NOTHING better than a good live show, sounds like it was a good time for the three of you.

I bet there was some whispers in the room,

"who are those guys? I don't know they must be important, theres only 3 of them and they got the 2 best tables in the place"

too funny

[Strong Bad]

Go here to order CDs.

http://www.chrisduartegroupfans.org/

Seriously, find a CD with Screenwriters Blues on it and BUY!

I'm still in awe at what i experienced last night. Total F-ing magic!


John

[BlueMDPicker]

Well, I'm glad some of you made it and enjoyed Chris. I think he's a pretty unique talent.

My apologies all around. I got blind-sided by the flu truck. Our 5-year old wasn't feeling well Monday, so I took a hit for the team and stayed home with him. By nightfall, we were both spiking in the 104-106 temperature range. Except to use the facilities, neither one of us got out of bed for 50 straight hours. Sandy bundled us up for a trip to the doctor this morning (first time we could make it without an ambulance) and we were confirmed as influenza sufferers. The Doctor thinks we still have 3 to 5 days of misery to endure. I'm actually feeling somewhat better. Mitchell looks and feels hammered.

We have excellent tickets to the Nighthawks at the Ram's Head on Saturday. That is probably not going to be doable. So, if any of the crew is interested in those, give me a holler. Wish I could have pulled the last gig off and got a chance to meet William and John.

[madmax]

Get well soon Mike. Thanks again for organizing this. I'm very sorry you had to miss it. I was looking forward to everyones company.

Oh, and Jesse, I snuck out of here at 3:00, went out to eat and to pick up some stuff and headed over to Annapolis. Strongbad told me you were trying to get ahold of me but the show was just starting as I walked in. Sorry about that man, I never even thought to check my messages or anything. I will next time.

John, you made it to work that early? Damn, I was still asleep 4 hours after that. I must be getting old.

Mark, well, you are still an assless chap but we still like you. :)

madmax

[madmax]

Half.com looks like a good place to buy his cd's

[W WALDECKER]

Chris Duarte and the boys had everyone in the room mesmerised.he was a Guitar virtuoso par excellence. Jimmy Way the drummer played with a style that reminded me of a cross between John Bonham and Stuart Copland this guy has mad skills! i wish everyone could have made it to the show.the Bass player who was very good also, came up to us after the show and started talking to John Strong about an Official bootleg recording of thier live shows that includes "screenwriters blues L.A.".the drummer was absolutely stunning on this song and Chris Duarte did a spoken word delivery that was really tripped out. i would have to give this live show a 10 +. thanks....WCW III

[madmax]

I just ordered all of Chris's CD's I could find plus the original version of Screen Writers Blues. There are 8 of us who NEED to hear this stuff. We supported him so I'm sure this is ok. Email me. Maybe we can pass it around for another listen or something. What I really want is a video copy of Rams Head. I saw the guy making it, I'm sure we can buy it. Lets get together here.

What an awsome show of talent. I think we saw their true souls on this one! That drummer man, I want to see him again. This was an example of rock and roll innocence. A true example of giving what they had, and it was a lot! I'm not positive but I think all those people sitting behind us were their families. Unless I'm mistaken, that made all the difference in the world. This was truely a memorable experience for them, and us.
madmax

[F1nut]

I'm glad to hear everyone had a great time. I had the brakes repaired today. Kinda strange really, the inside pad on the drivers side was gone! All the rest were still in good shape. All I can think is that I wasn't suppose to be there and Chuck, no worries.

[BlueMDPicker]

Well, I'm up for a few minutes from my latest 14 hour nap. If there's an up side to this, I've dropped 18 lbs in 4 days.

The reviews of the show have me smiling, and that's a hard bargain to come by around here lately. When I picked this show I wasn't sure everyone could get into Chris. He just goes there and not everyone can make it (if that makes any sense -- temp still 102.) He has a stronger jazz influence than SRV with the same level of balls to the wall abandon in his play. I played along with "Romp" awhile back on the guitar and was exhausted (and grinning) when we were done. :)

I'm in on sharing anything that's available and would really appreciate it. I don't know much about gear, so music is what usually brings me here.

Since you all got off on Jimmy Way, here's a very serious heads-up. Do not miss Danielia Cotton or Johnny A. if they're playing anywhere near you both have rhythm sections that are stunning. In fact, if someone wants to try this again, Johnny A. is at the Ram's Head in April (I believe) and we're in if you guys are.

I'm staggering back to bed now. My goal is to make the Nighthawks gig Saturday night. Yeah, I like music that much.

[F1nut]

Get better soon bro!

Put me in for Johnny A.

[madmax]

I don't know much about gear, so music is what usually brings me here.

You're delerious, go back to bed... :rolleyes:

madmax

[madmax]

I just receive my copy of Romp, by Chris Duarte. It has very good performances with less than perfect recording. Still, very good. Having heard the man live I have to say it is a disappointment. How can I put this? Lets say your dad drives the Daytona 500, you watch it and are very excited about the ride home. OK, so you are on the interstate doing 57 in a 55mph zone. Boring after everything you just witnessed. A truck passes, gets in front of you and slows to 50. You stay there. At this time you are experiencing what I feel with Romp. Man, this is minor league compared to what we witnessed live. Everything is slow, very slow, and does not show even 1/10th of the mans excitement and talent. Good music, yes, but... Man, he let go during the show and we witnessed some real soul and talent. He is holding back tremendously on the recording. Trying to be perfect and mainstream I guess. I guess we just happened to be lucky enough to get a piece of his inner being or something. I have no doubt we got a piece of his soul that night! Nonetheless, I look forward to hearing his other recordings.
madmax