Graham56 Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Following on from Nick Ts Arent we great thread, I like to think of the Lowdown as being like a friendly bar or 'local'. I can wander in, and at any time there are loads of conversations going on, which I can join in, contribute, just listen or ignore ignore, just as I feel like. Look, here are some guys and gals chatting about the music they like, and why today's music is crap - or alternatively the most creative it's ever been. At the back of the bar there are a furtive group swapping 'porn' pictures of shiny new gear and arguing over arcane specifications and technology. CMDN is farting and cracking rude jokes while regaling a group of astounded fans with his tales from the road. Maury is showing his cut and bruised fingers after making a start on his project bass People are offering him the loan of woodworking power tools. Someone else is raving about the new bass they've bought and how it's the last one they'll ever need. No-one believes him. And sure, there are a couple of keen newbies asking about stuff we all talked about last week. A few eyes roll to the ceiling while someone gently points them towards the archives. But we offer them a beer anyway. A woman with bright glowing red hair is demonstrating just how you can make a single Rick sound like a whole damn band. And as I wander about I make sure I dont catch Jeremys eye in case he asks me why Im here and not putting in my four hour practice like I should. Ill do it later - honest And a few guys are just shooting the breeze, cracking jokes, joshing and trading good-natured insults. While in the far corner there are 'the jocks', knocking back copious quantities of beer while they discuss the merits of various rugby teams. There's a hum from the stage as Connie plugs in, ready to kick off with her new house band. I can see it now. If only... Graham www.talkingstrawberries.com - for rocking' blues, raw and fresh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Bartender, I'm buying a round for the house! Drink up, friends! Reformed alcholics and teetotalers, have a mineral water! Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans and Happy Whatever Holiday You Might Celebrate to everyone else! Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouizel Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Cool. **Standard Disclaimer** Ya gotta watch da Ouizel, as he often posts complete and utter BS. In this case however, He just might be right. Eagles may soar, but Ouizels don't get sucked into jet engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 I'll have a Crown Diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 I am not sure where I fit in this bar but I am glad to be here with a bunch of great guys and gals. Another Club soda please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Bass on the rocks, please. I believe that is the greatest reply I\'ve ever read! I\'m not even joking. -- justinruins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Originally posted by jeremyc: Reformed alcholics and teetotalers, have a mineral water!Mineral water can cause kidney stones. (watch the Evian, too) Jeremy's buying? I'll have a Johny Blue, neat, thank you. Happy thanksgiving everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr M Pulsive Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Vodka martini, lime. Nice. *Makes a round at the LowDown Bar, looking for a conversation to dig into.* ...simply stating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibescotty Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 A place like this just has to have Guinness on Tap. Poor me a pint keep. I'll mill around while I wait for my beer to settle. Double Posting since March 2002 Random Post Generator #26797 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinredneck69 Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 ahhhhh yes, thank you Jeremy...Bush Light, the big can please I like the analogy by the way, it works. "I love this bar, its my kinda place..." Donnie Peterson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkW Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 I'm the guy with the Designated Driver nametag on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibescotty Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Originally posted by ClarkW: I'm the guy with the Designated Driver nametag on. You Rock!! Double Posting since March 2002 Random Post Generator #26797 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 I'm the guy with the Designated Driver nametag on. I hope you brought a bus I think I'll have a double of Glenfiddich please! CHEERS EVERYONE! Happy Holidays to all! Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Let's see - where does that put the mods? Hmm... Bob G works the bar, runs the financial end of this establishment, and greets people with a smile when they step up to the rail. When the band isn't playing, the recorded music is coming from the EA800 combo on a shelf behind the bar... Wally manages all the employees and personnel work (of course it's a union shop), books all the acts, does the advertising, and works the floor so that artist-relations and patron-relations are smooth. Tom carries the supplies up from the basement, helps the bands load in and out, and flits around talking to everyone - no group feels left out here at the LowDown. He also runs the Wednesday night blues jam. Once a year, they give him 10 minutes for standup at 3 in the morning (even his mother fails to show). Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Originally posted by Tom Capasso (Zarkov): Once a year, they give him 10 minutes for standup at 3 in the morning (even his mother fails to show)....on a Tuesday. Start bringing us a pitcher every 10 minutes until someone passes out, then every 8 minutes. I'll take a Pyramid Snow Cap Ale. It's seasonal. It's in season. And DAMN is it tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Killians Red, please. Thanks for the drink, Jeremy. Cool place. I wonder if they have jam nights here.... Bassplayers aren't paid to play fast, they're paid to listen fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I hope there's a smelly table for us functioning alcoholics to sit at?! Cheers. Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 CMDN is farting and cracking rude jokes while regaling a group of astounded fans with his tales from the road. That's SO not true. Nobody's listening to me tell stories... In fact, people seem to be staying away from me in droves. Maybe it has something to do with the farting? Or maybe I've told these stories too many times... \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 It's all those bean burritos you keep buying at those 7-11s on the road, Erik. Don'tcha know that you can buy far better food, healthier stuff, at a regular grocery store? I like this place because you even let the occasional stray mongrel guitar player stagger in and sit down and drink with you fine folks. I know...let's grab someone from the drum and keyboard forums... Hey, lay me down some PHONK...and, er, make mine a Cap'n Morgan and Coke, please... "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetgtree Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Will this be an all ages bar? www.geocities.com/nk_bass/enter.html Still working on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I'll have an Irish Car Bomb .. Thank You Very Much..... www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by prophetgtree: Will this be an all ages bar?I'm not the host here, but I'm certain it is, if it's like the other bars on the other forums. Let the barista setcha up with a couple great big ol' triple espressos. You'll be slappin' 32nd notes in no time... "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 What is an Irish Car Bomb? It sounds deadly. Or is it a killer new drink? Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Gollihur Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Ok, you forced me, out comes the animation from my site It looks better on a dark background. http://www.eclecticbass.com/bassneon.gif 1000 Upright Bass Links, Luthier Directory, Teacher Directory - http://www.gollihurmusic.com/links.cfm [highlight] - Life is too short for bad tone - [/highlight] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by jeremyc: What is an Irish Car Bomb? It sounds deadly. Or is it a killer new drink?It's a girlie drink: Irish Car Bomb 6 doses of Dark Beer 1 dose of Irish Cream 1 dose of Irish Whiskey How to prepare: Fill a pint glass or mug half full with an irish stout beer (e.g. Guinness). Fill a shot glass with 1/2 shot Bailey's and 1/2 shot Jameson's. When ready, drop the shot glass into the 1/2 beer and drink quickly, just like a 'Dr. Pepper.' Tastes like chocolate milk (well, sorta). My Rules of Drinking, abbreviated version Rule #1: Do not mix whiskey with anything but more whiskey. Some ice is acceptable, if you're not hip to having it neat. I'll take mine neat, thank you. Rule #2: Do not mix beer with anything but beer, this could be a different type (see: dark & tan). No girlie fruits of any sort belong in beer, yes, even a hefeweizen. Girl. Rule #3: That whole 'beer before liquor, never sicker' thing is a lie. The one thing that is sure to make things "not right" is drinks with a lot of sugar in them. But, you shouldn't be drinking those types of drinks in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Heard from backstage (sounds like Wally's voice): "Here is Mr. Bump City, who will entertain and inform us with drinking etiquette and Zappa covers". Bob, I knew you'd be ready! Ted, while you'll hear nasty jokes about those that play other instruments, we're really open to people that respect the music at least as much as they respect themselves. Having shared a stage with you, I've told the gang that you are more than welcome. Besides, since bassists need to plan and prepare, we're the ones that check the weather! Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Z Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Graham! I absolutely LOVE the images and sounds this thread is producing in my mind! "Where everybody knows your na-a-ame, And they're always glad you ca-a-me!" Cheers, everyone! I'll raise my glass (of bottled water) with a few thoughts of my LowDown thankfulness on this Thanksgiving... I am thankful to everyone on this board for all of your support, help and interest in me and my bass playing career. I am thankful for our forum-mates who have survived some scary health issues. I am thankful for the two new babies (future musicians) that have been born and are being born in this last 48 hours. (see the "For The Band" forum) I am personally thankful for lots of stuff in my own life, and I am super grateful to our armed forces here and all around the world. (I just finished watching Chef Emeril's Thanksgiving event with the troops overseas.) Happy Thanksgiving! "and don't forget to tip the bartenders!" (and now Connie totally impresses the bar patrons with her very cool rendition of Badge!" ) ... connie z P.S. Having worked as a bartender for about a year, about 25 years ago... this really feels comfortable. The bar I tended to was a super relaxing and pleasant spot, and everyone knew each other well. P.P.S. My favorite toast... (rated PG-13) Friends may come And friends may go And friends may peter-out you know, But we'll be friends Through thick or thin Peter-out or peter-in! "Change comes from within." - Jeremy Cohen The definition of LUCK: When Preparation meets Opportunity! http://www.cybergumbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbn Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Hey BUMP, an Irish Car-Bomb is NOT a girly drink. Please, wander down to your local Pub and drink 3 of them back to back, then come back and post. Those suckers may taste like chocolate milk, but they'll knock you flatter than my sister on prom night. And as for the "beer before liquor, never sicker".... I prefer "Drink it all, you're gonna fall". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I have been playing at many of the Irish Pubs in Sunnyside and Woodside Queens - NYC. One of the bartenders gave me one to try and as mentioned - they are strong and go down real smooth. They actually all blend well together and taste quite good.... 1/2 pint of Guiness 1 shot of Baileys 1 shots Jamesons Irish Whiskey .... and bottoms up..... Bump... as mentioned ..try a few and get back to us.... www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinredneck69 Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by CupMcMali: I hope there's a smelly table for us functioning alcoholics to sit at?! Cheers. Cup over here bubba! Donnie Peterson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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