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Good Morning Lakelizards!
This is my last weekend at Realwork ABC...wooooohoooo! I am feeling REALLY good about leaving my old job of 26 years to head to my new job in a couple of weeks. Yes, there are some folks I'll miss, but there are a lot of things and folks that I could care less about. I hate that some of my coworkers will be left in a mess, but hopefully this will help fix it, or they also can get out. I have felt a pang of regret for them, but I gotta move on. And look forward to the future...hopefully more time and energy to put into lakelizardmusic.com and life in general.
(This time last year, me and lizardkid were in Anguilla...)
(...just hanging out and enjoying Moonsplash with Bankie Banx)
Thanks to all the positive comments about the Daniel Rothwell recording session...hopefully most of you are following Daniel and Thomas on facebook. I tell you, if you get a chance to see'em live, you'll be glad you did. And when the cd comes out, get a copy if you can...I'll be the best clapper/audience participant on the cd.
(This is a delayed response to a comment a while back from an old friend/fan...KB... wanting to know where she could find a cd...I occasionally make cd's of songs that I have recorded in the past, and hopefully will now have the time to record some new stuff. So to anyone interested, email me your mailing address and when I make some more, I'll be glad to mail you one. At this point, they're still free...consider it my contribution to the economy and hard times. Just spread the word of lakelizardmusic.com. Thanks, H)
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This is my last weekend at Realwork ABC...wooooohoooo! I am feeling REALLY good about leaving my old job of 26 years to head to my new job in a couple of weeks. Yes, there are some folks I'll miss, but there are a lot of things and folks that I could care less about. I hate that some of my coworkers will be left in a mess, but hopefully this will help fix it, or they also can get out. I have felt a pang of regret for them, but I gotta move on. And look forward to the future...hopefully more time and energy to put into lakelizardmusic.com and life in general. (This time last year, me and lizardkid were in Anguilla...)
(...just hanging out and enjoying Moonsplash with Bankie Banx)
Thanks to all the positive comments about the Daniel Rothwell recording session...hopefully most of you are following Daniel and Thomas on facebook. I tell you, if you get a chance to see'em live, you'll be glad you did. And when the cd comes out, get a copy if you can...I'll be the best clapper/audience participant on the cd.
(This is a delayed response to a comment a while back from an old friend/fan...KB... wanting to know where she could find a cd...I occasionally make cd's of songs that I have recorded in the past, and hopefully will now have the time to record some new stuff. So to anyone interested, email me your mailing address and when I make some more, I'll be glad to mail you one. At this point, they're still free...consider it my contribution to the economy and hard times. Just spread the word of lakelizardmusic.com. Thanks, H)
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Daniel Rothwell recording session
Ok, let me introduce you to Daniel Rothwell: a 17 year old musician who plays banjo and sings in the old style of Uncle Dave Macon. I think it fair to say that Daniel has studied Uncle Dave and that era of music intensely. And he has got his act down...even under the pressure of live recording, I don't think he missed a lick on that banjo, and only once stumbled over lyrics...and this was a 5 hour session.
Not that I give Daniel all the credit for his musical abilities. His grandfather, Thomas 'Magic' Maupin, is a 6 time national champion buckdancer. And I'm sure he has more awards and credits than there is space to list here. But what I saw was a proud grandpa enjoying the afternoon with his grandson in the spotlight. And when I say buckdancer, I know a lot of you immediately picture cowboybootclad feet flying about in a drunken manner, making lots of noise. Let me tell you, this isn't the case here...Magic plays music with his feet. That's all I'm gonna say because you've got to see and hear it for yourself...check out Let Your Feet do the Talkin'.
(Larry, Jesse, Daniel...Magic Maupin in the foreground)
And I'm told that Daniels mother is also a champion buckdancer, but she lets the boys have the limelight. I've got a feeling she is the behind-the-scenes glue that holds this act together. I do know she's a very nice person.
Not to leave out Daniel's dad, Danny, who plays guitar and throughout the afternoon, set the pace and very modestly provided blazing and flawless guitar licks when needed. "Good job Danny!" (There you go man.)
So Daniel just brings all this talent together in one package. And he's been playing festivals around, and winning banjo competitions. And, he's headed to Merlefest 2010. If you doubt any of what I say, check out the lineup for Merlefest and see who else is playing there. They ain't calling the lakelizardmusic crew to play a set (and what's up with that?).
(Daniel... from the porch)
So the occasion was a session to record a cd for Daniel to take to Merlefest, and for fans in general. No big deal. So we're at Jesse McReynolds place, The Pick Inn, on Sunday afternoon...yes, I said Jesse McReynolds...(if you don't know who Jesse is, get out from under that rock)...to get a few songs down on tape for Daniels fans. Turns out Jesse and Daniel are big buddies, so Jesse was sittin' in on mandolin.
(Larry, Jesse, Daniel, Danny...over the shoulder of Gary)
Also in house were Lyle Cook (ask him about Motley Crue) on upright bass and Larry Carney (the exterminator) playing a little guitar now and then, when Danny would let him. Gary Blackwell was in charge of the soundboard and recording. reHarv and Modine and NancyO and me and Joy were there for audience and support, and mostly did a good job I think.
(Lyle, Larry, Jesse)
I can't wait to hear the final cut when Gary gets through mixing. I certainly want an autographed copy and will post a link when they are available. Meanwhile, you can check out Daniel and his grandpa on facebook... Thomas Maupin and Daniel Rothwell. Tell'em lakelizardmusic sent you.
(View from The Pick Inn)
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Not that I give Daniel all the credit for his musical abilities. His grandfather, Thomas 'Magic' Maupin, is a 6 time national champion buckdancer. And I'm sure he has more awards and credits than there is space to list here. But what I saw was a proud grandpa enjoying the afternoon with his grandson in the spotlight. And when I say buckdancer, I know a lot of you immediately picture cowboybootclad feet flying about in a drunken manner, making lots of noise. Let me tell you, this isn't the case here...Magic plays music with his feet. That's all I'm gonna say because you've got to see and hear it for yourself...check out Let Your Feet do the Talkin'.
(Larry, Jesse, Daniel...Magic Maupin in the foreground)
And I'm told that Daniels mother is also a champion buckdancer, but she lets the boys have the limelight. I've got a feeling she is the behind-the-scenes glue that holds this act together. I do know she's a very nice person.
Not to leave out Daniel's dad, Danny, who plays guitar and throughout the afternoon, set the pace and very modestly provided blazing and flawless guitar licks when needed. "Good job Danny!" (There you go man.)
So Daniel just brings all this talent together in one package. And he's been playing festivals around, and winning banjo competitions. And, he's headed to Merlefest 2010. If you doubt any of what I say, check out the lineup for Merlefest and see who else is playing there. They ain't calling the lakelizardmusic crew to play a set (and what's up with that?).
(Daniel... from the porch)
So the occasion was a session to record a cd for Daniel to take to Merlefest, and for fans in general. No big deal. So we're at Jesse McReynolds place, The Pick Inn, on Sunday afternoon...yes, I said Jesse McReynolds...(if you don't know who Jesse is, get out from under that rock)...to get a few songs down on tape for Daniels fans. Turns out Jesse and Daniel are big buddies, so Jesse was sittin' in on mandolin.
(Larry, Jesse, Daniel, Danny...over the shoulder of Gary)
Also in house were Lyle Cook (ask him about Motley Crue) on upright bass and Larry Carney (the exterminator) playing a little guitar now and then, when Danny would let him. Gary Blackwell was in charge of the soundboard and recording. reHarv and Modine and NancyO and me and Joy were there for audience and support, and mostly did a good job I think.
(Lyle, Larry, Jesse)
I can't wait to hear the final cut when Gary gets through mixing. I certainly want an autographed copy and will post a link when they are available. Meanwhile, you can check out Daniel and his grandpa on facebook... Thomas Maupin and Daniel Rothwell. Tell'em lakelizardmusic sent you.
(View from The Pick Inn)
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A Lakelizard is drug-tested
It's true! I took the first drug test of my life yesterday. You see, the last time I applied for a job, drug testing wasn't invented yet, or maybe people were just more trusting back in 1984.
I am leaving my realwork of 26 years...I have turned in my notice and found a new job in Smithville, Tn...for what I feel will be a kinder, gentler, more rewarding realwork. It will be a little commute, but those of you who know me know that I tend to write a lot of songs on the road, so that could be good for my creative side, as well as being a beautiful drive into the hills over by CenterHill lake. I am excited about this change!
Now, I bought a lottery ticket for the first time yesterday and I didn't win last night. But if I win Saturday, Smithville will probably need to take this as my notice.
So if you're looking for me about a month from now (and I don't win the lottery) check over in Smithville at new realwork.
(ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....what was that? a sigh of relief?)
Have the best day you can.....hbsongs 948 overandout
I am leaving my realwork of 26 years...I have turned in my notice and found a new job in Smithville, Tn...for what I feel will be a kinder, gentler, more rewarding realwork. It will be a little commute, but those of you who know me know that I tend to write a lot of songs on the road, so that could be good for my creative side, as well as being a beautiful drive into the hills over by CenterHill lake. I am excited about this change!
Now, I bought a lottery ticket for the first time yesterday and I didn't win last night. But if I win Saturday, Smithville will probably need to take this as my notice.
So if you're looking for me about a month from now (and I don't win the lottery) check over in Smithville at new realwork.
(ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....what was that? a sigh of relief?)
Have the best day you can.....hbsongs 948 overandout
Ronnie Fruge @ Larriveres
If you follow this blog, (and why wouldn't you?), you know that lakelizardmusic is a big fan of Ronnie Fruge: cajun picker, songwriter, entertainer. Ronnie has got a gig at Larriveres in Mt Juliet, Tn every Friday night from 6-9...and on Thursday nights he alternates between the Gallatin and Mt Juliet restaurant/bar. It'd be a safe bet on Thursday to call and check, 'cause I can see that being a little confusing...but Friday, Mt Juliet for sure. Me and NancyO and Tattoo and the little redheaded girl caught his show last night...what a treat! It was the first time I'd seen Ronnie since the days up at Krooners. Here he's playing solo acoustic and putting on a helluva show. If you're a relocated Lousianian, he's sure to bring a little of home to you. If you're a songwriter, he's sure to inspire you. If you're a guitar picker, he's sure to make you want to put your guitar on Craigslist.
Oh and if you're waiting for him to take a break, you won't find it...he played straight from 6-9.
I can see this turning into a big thing as time goes along and more folks find it, so get in and see him early so you can say, "I remember when it wasn't this crowded here."
Cold budlight, catfish poboy, and good music from a truly nice guy who puts his heart and soul in every song. Good Friday night outting. Take somebody you like...they'll thank you for it!
...and for god's sake, when he sings "Going Back to Big Mamou"...sing along!
hbsongs 948 overandout
Oh and if you're waiting for him to take a break, you won't find it...he played straight from 6-9.
I can see this turning into a big thing as time goes along and more folks find it, so get in and see him early so you can say, "I remember when it wasn't this crowded here."
Cold budlight, catfish poboy, and good music from a truly nice guy who puts his heart and soul in every song. Good Friday night outting. Take somebody you like...they'll thank you for it!
...and for god's sake, when he sings "Going Back to Big Mamou"...sing along!
hbsongs 948 overandout
Tiger Woods...DON'T CARE...more from Mardi Gras
Honestly, I don't care...surely there's more important and interesting things in the world. How embarassing for golf!
What is interesting? ... the world of lakelizardmusic.com of course!!!...and a lakelizard view of the faces of mardi gras, mobile, alabama.
This painting is by Gigi of Fairhope, Alabama. This shot doesn't show the textures of the paint, but it pretty well represents Mardi Gras spirit.
Those are beads...love this tree!
This guy was one of the thousands lining the streets for the first parade on Fat Tuesday.
Waiting for the parade around Bienville square...with all the modern conveniences.
Roller derby is alive and well in Mobile...and skatin' in this parade!
Alabama State Troopers ride in style.
While MoonPie guy walks in style!
Two steeples...no waiting.
Mardi Gras loot from 6 parades...throw me something mister!
Where oh where is Tattoo?
Where oh where is danPus?
Where oh where are the rest of the animals?
Oh well, here's the condiments!
hbsongs 948 overandout
What is interesting? ... the world of lakelizardmusic.com of course!!!...and a lakelizard view of the faces of mardi gras, mobile, alabama.
This painting is by Gigi of Fairhope, Alabama. This shot doesn't show the textures of the paint, but it pretty well represents Mardi Gras spirit.
Those are beads...love this tree!
This guy was one of the thousands lining the streets for the first parade on Fat Tuesday.
Waiting for the parade around Bienville square...with all the modern conveniences.
Roller derby is alive and well in Mobile...and skatin' in this parade!
Alabama State Troopers ride in style.
While MoonPie guy walks in style!
Two steeples...no waiting.
Mardi Gras loot from 6 parades...throw me something mister!
Where oh where is Tattoo?
Where oh where is danPus?
Where oh where are the rest of the animals?
Oh well, here's the condiments!
hbsongs 948 overandout
Fat Tuesday 2010, Mobile, Alabama
Lassez le bon temps roule...Let the good times roll!
Greetings from the gulf coast...rolled up the east shore with a stop in an art gallery in Fairhope, on across Battleship Pkwy, and into Mobile. I had to stop into Paddy O'Tooles, my old home bar from years ago. Wow, talk about a step back into the past...this place hasn't changed since 1980. Other than the sad fact that they no longer have Lowenbrau dark on draft. Oh well, an ice cold Bass Ale went down nicely on this trip down memory lane...along with a ride by Yesteroaks and 154 Dunn Avenue.
On to the hotel downtown, just in time to wander around aimlessly and then catch the 630 parade. It's always fun to watch a first timer at a real Mardi Gras parade, and it didn't take long for NancyO to wade in amongst 'em. It's hard to explain the spirit of Mardi Gras, but it's something everybody needs to experience. As I was looking for a beer vendor, the guy next to me hands me a cold one and says "my cars just down the street if we run out...I got a cooler full there." Gotta love it!
Oh well, just had a moonpie for breakfast and folks have been gathering down on the streets since 730 this morning, getting ready for Fat
Tuesday...parades start at 1030 and the last one starts at 630pm, so it's a day of "throw me something mister"!
Find yourself a moonpie, the official throw of Mobile Mardi Gras, and join me in spirit anyway.
hbsongs 948 overandout
Greetings from the gulf coast...rolled up the east shore with a stop in an art gallery in Fairhope, on across Battleship Pkwy, and into Mobile. I had to stop into Paddy O'Tooles, my old home bar from years ago. Wow, talk about a step back into the past...this place hasn't changed since 1980. Other than the sad fact that they no longer have Lowenbrau dark on draft. Oh well, an ice cold Bass Ale went down nicely on this trip down memory lane...along with a ride by Yesteroaks and 154 Dunn Avenue.
On to the hotel downtown, just in time to wander around aimlessly and then catch the 630 parade. It's always fun to watch a first timer at a real Mardi Gras parade, and it didn't take long for NancyO to wade in amongst 'em. It's hard to explain the spirit of Mardi Gras, but it's something everybody needs to experience. As I was looking for a beer vendor, the guy next to me hands me a cold one and says "my cars just down the street if we run out...I got a cooler full there." Gotta love it!
Oh well, just had a moonpie for breakfast and folks have been gathering down on the streets since 730 this morning, getting ready for Fat
Tuesday...parades start at 1030 and the last one starts at 630pm, so it's a day of "throw me something mister"!
Find yourself a moonpie, the official throw of Mobile Mardi Gras, and join me in spirit anyway.
hbsongs 948 overandout
Dayyyyyyytripppppperrrrr Yeah!
Good party at mennoniteMalcolms last Saturday...it's a lot like a family reunion anymore (albeit a dysfunctional one). Nice ride down I 65 in near 60 degree sunshine, with a stop at Bates House of Turkey for some tasty lunch. Made sunset in Orange Beach, got some shrimps, and headed to the Flora-Bama where the band had had a little too much Mardi Gras celebration and was too drunk to play, but the bushwackers were kickin' and we had a good time anyways. Time to hit Hazels, then head towards Mobile where MondayGras awaits, then of course, Fat Tuesday.
Have a good one, 'cause I'm going too!
hbsongs 948 overandout
Have a good one, 'cause I'm going too!
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Opp, Alabama Snow Picture 2010
This photo was posted on facebook and has got to be one of my favorite winter shots.
Opp, Alabama snow deer photo by Kimberly Christ
Opp, Alabama snow deer photo by Kimberly Christ
Lakelizardmusic.com Passes 20, 000 hits!
Thanks for your support!
Happy Balentime's Day...and...lassiez le bon temps roule!
I noticed this evening that the lakelizardmusic.com hit counter is rapidly approaching 20,000, which is a sort of a landmark for the website. We continue to have folks from all over checking out the lakelizards every now and then...plus, we get our friends and family that are just finding us for the first time. Thanks to everybody that spreads the word and the link to us!
Pending events:
mennoniteMalcolms annual birthday extravaganza-daytona 500-valentine's day-and could that be fat tuesday just around the corner-lassez le bon temps roule!...plus, it's time for an island trip...I've put it off long enough!
If you don't recognize this scene, then you are one of my friends lucky enough to live in the islands.
Happy O'Balentime Day!
( A Lakelizard Valentine Presentation)
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Pending events:
mennoniteMalcolms annual birthday extravaganza-daytona 500-valentine's day-and could that be fat tuesday just around the corner-lassez le bon temps roule!...plus, it's time for an island trip...I've put it off long enough!
If you don't recognize this scene, then you are one of my friends lucky enough to live in the islands.
Happy O'Balentime Day!
( A Lakelizard Valentine Presentation)
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