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RIP Duck Dunn & Doug Dillard
A couple of legends moved on this week...first Donald 'Duck' Dunn, one of THE bass players we grew up with in our musical world. Most folks will probably remember him as the guy in the Blues Brothers thumpin' the bass while smokin' a pipe firmly clenched in his teeth. Too many contributions to list here, google him...you'll find connections to Booker T & the MG's, Steve Cropper, and on and on. If nothing else, go to ITunes and get yourself a copy of 'Melting Pot' by Booker T & the MG's...try to sit your ass still with that bass line grooving....that's Duck Dunn!
Also, banjo playing down to earth character Doug Dillard passed away a couple of days ago. If you've seen the Andy Griffith show, you've seen Doug as the banjo playing Darling boy. If you've wandered around Nashville, you've probably met Doug like I did, playing banjo and sipping Budweiser at the Station Inn or at one of the festivals like Full Moon. As I recall, he had a habit of keeping an extra Bud in his back pocket...and could play the hell out of the banjo.
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lakelizardturtles
The Jamaican Lounge ... a work in progress...
...the after hours club at lakelizardmusic.
Ok...so I'm sitting on the smoking deck this morning, drinking coffee and watching a turtle crawl up the hill from the lake...which is usually good for a day. Next thing I know, I can't find the turtle...seriously, the turtle lost me. Either, 1) I'm getting old 2)I need to change brands of coffee or 3) that was a racer turtle. Finally I spot the turtle again, only because he's being escorted up the hill by one of the yard cats...turns out the little rascal was squatting down so I couldn't see him...tricky bastards, turtles.
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lakelizard studios... and little lizards...
Lakelizardstudios...state of the art recording facilities on the shores of Old Hickory Lake/Cumberland River......hahahahahahahahahaha......birthplace of the lakelizard classics!
Sometimes you'll find an old lakelizard trying out new equipment and writin' the hits....
...and then there's Colt45, lakelizard in training...he's already got the cool...
...but don't forget Deucie, she's a little lakelizard too....rock on' Deucie!
That's right...I'm a GREAT uncle...it's a fact, Jack!
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The Reggae Lounge, St Lawrence Gap, Barbados
The first night I landed in Barbados around 9pm, taxied to the hotel, threw my luggage in the room and started exploring. My new friend the security guard, walked me down the street to show me where the beer store was, as long as I'd buy him one. I then headed to the heart of St Lawrence Gap, past several bars and restaurants to where the music was capturing that Barbados rhythm that never stops, The Reggae Lounge. Being white and American, I found myself quite the minority, but proceeded to have a very large time into the wee hours with the Bajans and Jamaicans who were jammin' into the night. Indeed the rest of this trip around the island, I continuously ran into friends I made this night...on a subsequent trip, some 3 years later, while walking down the Gap upon arriving, I ran into several folks who remembered me from my previous trip. In the bright sun and daylight of Barbardos the morning after, The Reggae Lounge, pictured below, looked more like a burned out building than the happening night spot it had appeared on my arrival. Respect, man, respect...
The Reggae Lounge in St Lawrence Gap, Barbados...I survived, did you?
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Flashback to Barbados
This sweet ride took me from coast to coast on Barbados a few years ago on my first Bajan adventure. It was a cool trip, discovering cutters, rum houses, and flying fish...making new friends from around the world and picking up local hitchhikers, trying to find my way back to where I came from (...in this case, St Lawrence Gap.)
...a flash from the island past..
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Randall 'Tex' Cobb ... the lakelizard connection
I was just watching something on tv...don't remember what now, but the movie, "Ace Ventura--Pet Detective" came on after and I watched the opening scene. Ace delivers a broken package to this guy, who in real life is Randall 'Tex' Cobb. Tex as I knew him...I hadn't thought about Tex in a while. Everybody knows who Tex is...even if you don't know you do, you know Tex from his many movie scenes like the one mentioned earlier in Ace Ventura. He's probably best known for his character in ' Raising Arizona.' I met Tex when he was in Nashville in '88 to fight Leon Spinx. Tex was a super nice guy and was pretty much in day to day life like he was in the movies. Cruisin' round in a purple Cadillac...a man who seemed like a gentle giant, but if you've seen or heard of him, you know he had a tough side. Wonder where you are today Tex? If you make it back to Wilson County, or read this, let me know how you're doing...
Meanwhile, back to the present...one of my babies...
blues on the porch...
1976 Univox Les Paul Lawsuit Copy...one of the guitars I'll never get rid of...this baby was given to me by my brother and sister when I graduated from high school.
I am now the proud owner of a Gon Bops cajon...besides being a work of art, it is a nice percussive instrument, and a nice pickin' chair for an old guitar player. Maybe I'll be a drummer...why should Scott Kirk and Don Kendrick get all the glory and women?
Medicinal marijuana vial from The Farmacy in Venice, Ca...hey, I'm in the business!
Days of my life...
Half moon?
On tap...Hap n' Harry's Lynchburg Lager by Yazoo brewery in Nashville...good stuff...light, but not too light..flavoricious....Lakelizard approved.
Music on tap: Jack Johnson, Oli Brown, Curtis Salgado, Mary Stallings, Incognito, Snarky Puppy, VanHalen---ALL NEW STUFF...and some Django Reinhardt...buy all of these, and you will have the start of a nice music collection. Man, I been busy busy around here.
Peace and love .... hbsongs 948 over and out.....
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Good lakelizard Friday...and beyond
Good Friday...
me and menonniteMalcolm...
springtime on the lakelizard deck...
some says they're not really Redneck Windchimes, what with the Mich Ultra cans and whatnot...
Grasslevel.....
Lots of wildlife down there in the grass...
Sittin' under the apple tree...lakeside...nice spot
Bad picture, but good music...3 Bean Soup...sure was good to see Don Kendrick and Patio Daddio and CJ Vaughn...they make a lot of good music for 2 old blues guys and one of those young guys you just wanta hate cause he's so good! Seriously, these guys are the real deal...go see 'em if you get the chance. Rumor has it Don's on the edge of a big kazillion seller song and we're all going on the road...just waitin' on the call, man, just waitin' on the call!
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I got nothing...
Snakefarm...lakelizardstyle...
1976 Univox LesPaul lawsuit copy---Opp rattlesnake strap--Danelectro amp--Rocky Mountain Slide--TyeDye Mary tshirt---oh yeah, it's a look!
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This pic didn't really capture what I saw...it was like a piece of rainbow hanging in the sky...people were pulling over to take pictures of it...not me, click and ride.
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Sun up
Sun down
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jonnyCakes & the Crayfish
This just in from lakelizardmusic headline news reporters:
Dateline Anguilla:
After being detained for several days by Anguillan customs authorities, jonnyCakes & the Crayfish have finally been released to return to the states. The group of 1 man and 3 women, part of the lakelizardmusic annual board meeting 2012, were apparently trying to stay on island beyond the 30 day permit , and had taken up residence in the old deserted Pyrat building in the Sandy Ground area. There were several complaints from around the island regarding the unlawful taking of goat milk directly from the animals, and all investigations led straight back to jonnyCakes. Upon landing in Atlanta, jonnyCakes had this to say about his ordeal, "Rum punch, rum punch, rum punch...call Bankie."
jonnyCakes just before taking the stage in Anguilla
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Anguilla food--lakelizard style
I don't always experience some of the finer foods on the island, but I ate like a pig on this trip. Every island has at least one spot that has the BEST cheeseburger, and Anguilla is no exception. New spot to eat, A Burger---their specialty, burgers. But their fries kick ass and some of the cheaper beers around for a restaurant. Lakelizard approved!
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xBakeries, lots of time out of homes, are popular on islands--especially breads. But oh my God, Le Bon Pain, pictured below, a hole in the wall out of the way dive bakery that you probably wouldn't find if somebody didn't say 'hey you gotta eat at this bakery' was above and beyond as you can guess by the pastries and baguette pictured above...words don't do justice...
...but don't you go to the islands for the seafood? what about that uncleH?
Holy moly...Anguillan Crayfish...somewhere between prawns and lobster AND...on the weekends, ON DA'ROCKS has'm for $5 apiece...pictured here is a plate of 4 crayfish split in half, grilled and served with fries, salad and a cold Carib...about 10 feet from the caribbean.
Oh my...chicken, ribs, rice n peas, and curry fries...from the PitStop...a family run roadside dive...THE BEST...I love you folks....thanks much for the hospitality...hope you make it to lakelizard.com.... good rum punch too!
The Arawak Inn...good breakfast with quite the entertaining service by the English owners.
Back home ain't bad...a blackend blue Zalad with a cold Calfkiller J Henry draft!...lakeside of course...
Presidente hasn't been available in the middle TN area for a while now, so when you can get 'em, don't hold back...case of quarts--an to complement the beverage selection, Barbados' own Banks Beer!
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