TShakazBlackRoots Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Jah willing, I'm off to Africa in 12 days time! to go home but to miss you all. Before you all ask if there isn't internet in Uganda, oh yes there is. Cafe`s spread out all over like mushrooms. However, it ain't the same as having one at home like I've had here. So I won't be able to be a regular as much as I want to be. I'll do my best to let you know how it's all going on a weekly basis. Drop me an email when you can, let me know how your 'domains' are. This is the best forum on earth. Despite the fact that I've only met Steve Lawson (who I got to know about on this forum via Jeremy C), you all made me feel part of the bass community!! Thanx, ONE LOVE It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant - Toupé Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Hey Man, Good luck back home. I hope it all goes well. Make sure you keep checking in. I've enjoyed reading your posts...I hope there are more to come. Take care Grant Toupé - www.toupe.co.uk 2Bass Players - One drummer - No guitar - NO RULES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro_Man Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Dammit you can't leave, now the forum will seem empty without your frequent posts and topics. Hope it all goes well for you, you'd better come straight off that plane and into an internet cafe . Good luck "i must've wrote 30 songs the first weekend i met my true love ... then she died and i got stuck with this b****" - Father of the Pride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Shaka..... all the best bro.... stay in touch with us man.... let us know how you're doing. I'm gonna miss you man.... keep on jammin..... Rock on.... Tommy BCR's homepage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fonz Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 keep it real. Eeeeeehhhhhhhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 TShaka, Best to you, man. Uganda, right? Africa's a big continent -- really big. Some of us want to know about the specifics. Where in Uganda? And, Ace said it well... keep it real, brutha. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Lawson Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 all the best back in Uganda, Shaka - stay in touch, as I may well be out there in the not-too-distant future. If you see Ted, say hi from me, and tell him to talk to Jez about getting us over there! See you soon, Steve www.stevelawson.net StevieLand - go on, you know you want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Wow, I'm not over here on the Lowdown much, but, best to you, TShakaz. You take care over there back home. I didn't know you were from Uganda. When I had my knee surgery, one of my nurses was from Uganda. Of course, the horrors of Amin's regime are still in the memories of those my age. I know in a lot of places in Africa, the political climate is still unstable...and I wish you and your family nothing but the best and safest. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Well I pretty much just arrived so we don't know each other that well but I wish you all the best! Keep the spirit and the music alive, mate. Cheers, Eddie "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Good luck in your travels. And make sure you always use a condom, AIDS is a major epidemic in Uganda. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_god_offspring Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Good luck in your travels. And make sure you always use a condom, AIDS is a major epidemic in Uganda. i dunno how that relates to bass. it should be titled "random helpful comment", lol. -BGO 5 words you should live by... Music is its own reward --------------- My Band: www.Myspace.com/audreyisanarcissist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Have a safe trip home and dont be a stranger on the board... It seems like you just got here ! www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyD Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Good luck to you! Stay safe. My site | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassopotamus Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 take care, shaka. we will miss your frequent "hot" topics! things will indeed seem empty. adios and good luck James Fitzgerald Platinum Member, Human Race "I dont buy toys. I buy tools." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkW Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Home is where you hang your bass. Happy trails. Keep safe, keep playing bass, and enjoy your homeland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 All the best Tshaka 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...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 all the best back in Uganda, Shaka - stay in touch, as I may well be out there in the not-too-distant future. If you see Ted, say hi from me, and tell him to talk to Jez about getting us over there! Right on Steve , I'll definately be part of the crew that gets you down there! I hope to see Ted in Nairobi in August. Hoping to produce a Swahili Reggae album featuring various artists (I'll represent y'all by playing some mean bass ). And make sure you always use a condom, AIDS is a major epidemic in Uganda. Jeremy, oh brother!! I am a Hermit...Not easy being one. Try it! 'Condom' is a very common word back home, just like food!! As our president said yesterday (on being recognised as #1 + most successful AIDS prevention activist), abstainance is best coz 'eating a sweet with it's wrapper just ain't the same! Easier said than done! Thank you all for the send off, I'll post as often as possible, let you know what's happening back home. I may still be complaining about what's being played on over 18 FM stations ( ) in our Nation's capital of only 1.5Million people. Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Beyonce....24/7!!! It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickPunk Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Hey good luck in Uganda TSBR! ill agree with rest, you and your frequent topics will be largely missed around the forum. Keep on rockin' peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 I'm hoping to get a slot on a radio station to play some serious Funk, Jazz and Reggae. Emphasis on the bass. I promise to call the show 'The Low Downers'. I've already got a venue to set up a Jazz & Blues club where I'll be showing film footage of live Jazz & Blues concerts by all the legends, every Tuesday. A live band will take the stage after the presentations. My vision is to make people understand the 'Roots' of all popular music. I did the same for Reggae since 1993 and to this day, Reggae is the most popular music in East Africa largely due to the work I put in to promote it. Hope Jazz, Blues & Funk do the same. I hope to keep getting ideas from this forum to help out. It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I'm sure we haven't heard the last of you... Have a good trip home, happy landings and by all means, keep posting here! Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfreq Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 TSHAKAZBLACKROOTS Cheers Man, Keep it Funky "The Blues is the Roots, and the rest is the Fruits" Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 All the best to you and yours TSBR! Have a safe journey. Walk tall and play low! Cheers! 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...
titrek Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 take care, TSBR. Sure I'll miss you as the other Low Downers. oops my signature dropped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abaguer Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Shaka, have a good trip and take care of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 Oh yes, it's right here in my hands...a one way ticket this time . I've been here for about 4 years (though I've gone back a few times for very short stays)...It's the longest I've been off the continent. I got mixed emotions especially as far as music is concerned. I've learnt (still learning) alot from you and other sources which I'll not have 100% access to while in Africa. My worst nightmare is getting 'stagnant' musically. I guess a weekly check on the forum will remedy that. I'm also organising to have my 'fix' of Bass Player and Sound On Sound magazines sent to me monthly. I'm sure many of you do take holidays to Europe, Asia, The Americas, Australia & The Carribean. Please try visiting Uganda.....I'll give you a superb welcome + 'wild' stay!! It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Have a good trip and a wonderful time with the door you've chosen...every choice is not without it's ennui. The great composer Dvorak spent a few years late in life in America. The story goes that he, the ultimate nationalistic composer in love with his native land (he was Czech) fell in love with America and wanted to stay. One of his most popular symphonies "From the New World" pays homage to his time here, and desire to stay...but he went back home. Your time away from home has made you a different person, just has your time here made each of us different. Here's the rarest of blessings: May you return home and find it still to be home to you. See you around here, Dave "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 Thanx alot Dave, you are welcome. I'm definately a well 'studied' musician now. I'll treasure all the lessons I've learnt here so far. I'm still learning, so be prepared to give more lessons. It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc_dup1 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 All the best TSBR. What with my recent house move I haven't been able to access the internet as often so just saw this just now. (btw wrt Jeremy's condom advice, I don't know whether you know this, but the British satirical magazine's euphemism for sex used to be "Ugandan discussions". I can't remember how this originated now but it was something to do with the Idi Amin regime). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edendude Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Good luck with all your endeavors. You've been an interesting and prolific contributor to the forum, for sure! P.S... The first drummer I ever jammed with, in a garage band as a kid, was born in Uganda. Ugandans rock! My Last Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Posts sure to get a response, interesting reading, and amusement too? You will be missed. Until you return... Be safe and well. Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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