Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-16 Thread Mike Woods
Geff King said: On the Muzak thread - perhaps Mike Woods will weigh in on this one, as rumour has it he actually used to *work* for the Evil Ones... It's true. I'd have chimed in earlier, but I'm in digest mode these days. I had a summer job with the Washington DC Muzak franchise back

Hillbilly Boogiemen

1999-04-16 Thread Mike Woods
on their way to New York City to play the Rodeo Bar on Saturday night. Then they turn west toward Columbus, OH, then to Michigan I think, then southwards again towards Austin where they started from. If they come to your town, go see them, they're great. Tell them I sent you. -- Mike Woods

Bad gigs

1999-03-29 Thread Mike Woods
ncer slams into your mike stand. I don't have any gigs from hell to report, all my worst ones have been merely boring. But I will 'fess up on my all-time dumbass move. One time I was distracted by too many things, and called out "Okay, guys, Tennessee Waltz. Key of A. One, two, three, fo

DC Twang

1999-03-26 Thread Mike Woods
I don't think we've been letting P2 know much about our concert series called the District of Country Barn Dance and Show. Sorry! We put out a CD a few months ago called "Greeting from the District of Country," which featured a lot of DC acts. We figured the next step was to put on shome

Re: Texans and odd hats

1999-02-11 Thread Mike Woods
, and he got bitten by one. -- Mike Woods np - How Much is that Hound Dog in the Window?

Re: Hank Snow's toupee

1999-02-05 Thread Mike Woods
, on the other hand, was a fun guy. -- Mike Woods

RE: Other Artists' Early Work (was Re: Dixie Chicks)

1999-01-29 Thread Mike Woods
in Woodbrige, VA. Definitely a DC suburb. The entire population of Woodbridge migrates north up I-95 every morning to work at the Pentagon. Some social climbers claim to be from Woodbridge when they're actually from Dumfries. -- Mike Woods

Re: Buddy Guy (was Re: soul)

1999-01-29 Thread Mike Woods
shots of his hands. -- Mike Woods

Re: why we hate line-dancing

1999-01-22 Thread Mike Woods
I wouldn't hate line-dancing so much if it weren't for one little thing: in joints where line-dancing is found, that's all that's found. They take over the entire floor, and expect to be catered to. -- Mike Woods

Re: old people's music

1999-01-21 Thread Mike Woods
On Wed, 20 Jan 1999, Chris Orlet wrote: Mention country or alt.country and they look at me like I just fell off the turnip truck. My favorite dumb reaction: "You're in a country band? Do you wear chaps?" -- Mike Woods

Re: Americana guesswork

1999-01-21 Thread Mike Woods
"What? How would I make a living?" -- Mike Woods

Re: Americana discussion

1999-01-21 Thread Mike Woods
On Thu, 21 Jan 1999, Neal Weiss [I think] wrote: I'm curious to know what you think about retro acts like Wayne Hancock and the Derailers. Do you like 'em? Would you call them timeless? There's a *really* good question: what's the difference between Retro and Timeless? -- Mike Woods

RE: the fifth beatle

1999-01-19 Thread Mike Woods
On Tue, 19 Jan 1999, Walker, Jason wrote: I believe that if there was a fifth Beatle, it was Carl Perkins. Any takers? Junior That should have been the Beatles' reunion tour: Paul, George, Ringo and Carl. -- Mike Woods

Re: the TNN awards

1999-01-19 Thread Mike Woods
the dances, or ride the mechanical bulls. After a while they get bored and go away, and we're left with the folks who actually enjoy country music. I'm looking forward to it. -- Mike Woods

re: The Fifth Beatle

1999-01-19 Thread Mike Woods
that Lake Wobegone radio show, isn't it? But who's this Murphy guy? Does he do Irish jokes or something? -- Mike Woods

Re: the fifth beatle

1999-01-18 Thread Mike Woods
ann, New York DJ who awarded himself the title. How Clarence White, admirable guitarist that he is, qualifies for this is beyond me. -- Mike Woods

Re: the fifth beatle

1999-01-18 Thread Mike Woods
and there, so I don't think Billy becomes Beatle 5. -- Mike Woods

Re: old vinyl numbering systems

1999-01-16 Thread Mike Woods
ed in the 60's or 70's. Going on a *really* old memory here, I think the original B-side was "All for the Love of a Girl." The original had a cool sleeve with little cartoons depicting the story of the battle. Sadly, all my 45's were ripped off by an ex-roommate so I can't check. -- Mike Woods

Greetings from the District of Country

1999-01-15 Thread Mike Woods
The Atomic Hillbillies The Reluctant Playboys Rodeo Motel Ruthie and the Wranglers Louise Kirchen Fannie Zollicoffer Honky Tonk Confidential '52 Pick-up David Kitchen and the Demolition Randy Austin and the Throwbacks When we sober up a little, we'll post some more details! -- Mike Woods