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This is like old home coming week. Let's see, where do I start. First to Paul E. I work right off of Olympia Ave part time. I'm usually there from 9 - 2:15, then I go pick my daughter up from school. We should all go for a beer sometime, minus my daughter of course. In fact if you want to make the trek, every Thurs night in Cambridge, Central Square, The Goodlife. I'm there from 9:30 - 12:30. And yes I do believe they still have the Boot Mills rehearsal space. I live in Lowell about 5 mins from there.
Now to Mark, Yup that was me and I do remember your Distillate very well. The one with the Persuader style body right!?! You were one of the only people that came into that store that I could talk bass gear with!!! Thank you for remembering me!! Outside of working a part time gig, I'm pretty much playing and teaching and writing books full time.
Now to Paul Lindemans. You know some of my best and favorite teachers never showed me a note but they did have a lot of heart and they played that way too. Everyone has something to offer to another player regardless if they can sight read or not. To answer your question about the no money below the fifth fret...I had a teacher that when every time I went to solo or show off, he would say, there's no money below the fifth fret meaning that if you want to work and make a living playing bass, you have to keep it simple and grooving. Ironically, his name was Paul too, Paul Farnen. Great teacher!!!!!
Anyway, I hope that answers everyone's questions. Thank you for checking out the site too Like I said that was my first attempt at doing a website. Paul L. if you're ever in Boston, please look me up. As for Paul E. and Mark, I'll be in the trenches every Thursday, come on down, I'll buy the first round!!!!!
Peace - Dino
