Author Topic: Alembic Series II Wanted (Read 1086 times)

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 19, 2005, 08:51:43 AM »

J,
I could make a rude and suggestive comment about doing a bad Keith Richards, but that would be really tactless and funny of me, so I will.

Mike

j_gary · « **Reply #31 on:** June 19, 2005, 10:36:36 AM »

Hi Rich, Buddy Guy would not let me carry his guitar nevermind jam with him. Besides what is so great about playing with a legend for adoring fans and tons of cash when I have homemade backstage pizza? Heck even Guy my buddy may be running from me. I think the drummer drove him out of music and into his fulltime gig as a social worker. I don't know who is tougher to keep, drummers or guitarists. You know what you call people who hang out with musicians? Drummers. My apologies to all the real percussionists out there. From where I sit I have to admit you make or break a band. Gotta love 'em even though they can't spell Alembic. Damn, sorry again!
Hi Mike, you know now that I read that, your scaring me. It stirs up some frightening visuals, particularly as Richards is surely from another planet. It'll be him and insects after the big one.
Stay Low, Gary

lbpesq · « **Reply #32 on:** June 19, 2005, 11:13:39 AM »

The way I heard it is What do you call someone who is tone deaf and likes to hang out with musicians? A drummer!

To be P.C. I also offer the following: What do you call a guitar player who breaks up with his girlfriend? Homeless!

I value my life too much to suggest a bass player joke around here (LOL). Actually I can't think of a good one at the moment.

J.Gary, love your story. It brought to mind one I hadn't thought of in many years. I used to play in a band with another guitarist who was quite good, especially on slide. Several members of the band - who shall forever remain nameless - liked to indulge in a little 420 consciousness raising before we played. This particular guitarist was among that group. Unfortunately, as soon as he had even one puff, his playing went to hell. It would get so bad that he would forget stuff like how to finger a G chord! It got to the point where it was like mission impossible with some members trying to sneak in their inhalations without the guitarist knowing what was going on. It was amazing how setting up equipment made guys have to all of a sudden go to the bathroom or how several guys all happened to simultaneously remember that they left something out in their cars!

Of course neither I, the moderators of this site, the members of this club, nor congress, endorses such shocking behavior from musicians. (Yea, right).

Bill, tgo

j_gary · « **Reply #33 on:** June 19, 2005, 01:00:49 PM »

Hi Bill, it appears that the creative part of the brain makes some people susceptible to mind altering substances. Might be I'm unabe to use that part. That would explain may playing. For some reason I've avoided participation up to now. Although whenever I ever entertain the thought I merrily watch my brothers in action and defer. It does appear that the smokers are easier to deal with than the drinkers in my experience. The ones that inhale that is. Is it just me or does it seem that the average Alembician appears relatively drug free? Are almond M&Ms considered a mind altering substance? Maybe they are the reason I think I need a Series II. No, the SC did it!

Bradley Young · « **Reply #34 on:** June 19, 2005, 04:26:52 PM »

Speaking of 4:20--

My boss said that his band decided that partying was for after the show after they were on stage one night, and they were all playing different songs (at the same time!).

Of course, they did lots of Blue Oyster Cult covers, so it might've sounded better.

Kidding!

Brad

j_gary · « **Reply #35 on:** June 19, 2005, 05:47:13 PM »

Hi Brad, I've found you can cover more material in a shorter time if you each pick a song and fire away. That way you get to go home early, you know after you are fired. Party!
Well folks, heading to Indiana to look at an old Series I. Talk to ya when I return, Stay Low, Gary