Hmmm, I stated "based on my one experience, I'm not a fan..." I think that indicates that what is to follow is an opinion based on a first impression from what I observed. At least that was my intent.
Bill On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 9:25 AM, David Long <bigevemu...@gmail.com> wrote: > Bill, > You have to admit, your comment was more of an assertion rather than an > observation. By all means, deny yourself David's music. It just leaves an > extra seat for those of us who can see beyond these sorts of things. > > > Miles > > > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 9:11 AM, Bill Burnette <bburne...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> The experience I shared was admittedly a first impression. If I got to >> know David like you do Mike, my opinion might be changed. My comments were >> made on the heels of the thread about various people's experiences with >> Ricky Skaggs, and my one and only experience with David was much the same as >> many of those relayed in that thread. It was not an interpretation of an >> answer to one question, it was an observation of the general demeanor of one >> person in contrast to several other people in the same arena. David may be >> the greatest person on the planet once you get to know him- but on that >> particular day, I did not come away with that impression. And yes, were we >> in a one on one or small group situation, and David, or anyone else, reacted >> to me or someone else in the group in that manner, I would inquire as to who >> crapped in their cornflakes that morning. I certainly don't think that I >> have held anyone up to ridicule- I simply relayed a personal experience. You >> and others have different experiences- I'm genuinely glad to hear that. >> Maybe we'll meet someday and become big buddies. >> >> Bill >> >> >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 8:04 AM, mistertaterbug >> <taterbugmu...@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> >>> Agreed. But without knowing what was going on with everyone there, >>> energy levels, mental state, blah, blah, blah, including David Grier, >>> it would be impossible to make a fair call. Could be that your >>> interpretation of his answer was not entirely accurate, maybe so. But >>> I'm sure you wouldn't be willing to say anything here that you >>> wouldn't be willing to say to David, right? Some people are an >>> acquired taste. Monroe was for me. Some people have to taken with a >>> grain of salt. Some are blunt and to the point. I think that you might >>> spend some time researching the subject. For example, if I took your >>> word at face value, then I would not know the other side of David >>> Grier, the side you apparently have not seen. By the same token, I'd >>> have to assume that you yourself are actually an "expert" in computer >>> networking without doing any research on my own to find out if that is >>> the case. >>> >>> You are certainly free to like/dislike whomever you wish. David is >>> known for being straight to the point. He is also known to be one of >>> the most unique and talented musicians on the planet. If you find him >>> to be intolerable, that's your business. Apparently you are in the >>> minority considering the numbers that come to hear him do what he >>> does. He is understood by all the people you named on the panel and he >>> commands their respect. I have known Grier for a long time and I >>> suggest to you that you might look deeper at the individual you >>> ridicule. Or not, it's not up to me to make excuses for the man. >>> >>> Glad to hear your team of techs is polite. I run into all sorts of >>> people that don't give a damn about their jobs or customer relations, >>> nor do they know much about what they're selling. >>> >>> Bibs >>> >>> On Oct 6, 6:34 am, Bill Burnette <bburne...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> > Mike, >>> > I'm sure David is a very bright individual. He's also very talented and >>> > accomplished. I don't see how that excuses the behavior that I >>> witnessed. >>> > People who attend workshops are seeking to gain some insight or learn >>> > something from the people on the panel. By agreeing to participate in >>> the >>> > panel, one might think those folks are willing to impart something that >>> > could possibly be of help to the people attending, so I can't >>> understand >>> > acting like the questions that are asked of them are stupid or an >>> > imposition. I am an expert in computers and networking and manage a >>> team of >>> > techs who support people who are not experts in those areas. If any of >>> us >>> > acted like people were stupid for seeking help with their computer >>> problems, >>> > we would be fired- and we would deserve to be. We might think some of >>> their >>> > questions are stupid- but we don't let it show. That would just be rude >>> and >>> > inappropriate. >>> > >>> > Bill >>> > >>> > On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 10:53 PM, mistertaterbug < >>> taterbugmu...@gmail.com>wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > > Bill, >>> > > You might do a little thinking on the kinds of questions that are >>> > > asked in workshops and to whom they're asked. The persons you have >>> > > named all have spent years learning how to do what they do. Most of >>> > > the folks you named don't do a lot of workshops because they don't >>> > > have to. Some to them need the extra income. Some enjoy them, some >>> > > don't. Workshops are really variable depending on skills levels >>> > > present, personalities, group size, whether the participants know >>> each >>> > > other or not, you name it. >>> > >>> > > David Grier is a very bright individual who has a low tolerance for >>> > > folks who seek the answers without putting in the time and work he >>> > > did. I have no idea what the question was, nor do I need to know. But >>> > > I do know David to be ultimately fair and accommodating with people >>> > > who are making an effort to be responsible for their own progress >>> > > instead of looking for shortcuts to flash and dash. >>> > >>> > > Tbugs >>> > >>> > > On Oct 1, 12:46 pm, Bill Burnette <bburne...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> > > > I have to say based on my one experience, I'm not a fan of David >>> Grier >>> > > the >>> > > > man. I attended a workshop at IBMA a couple of years ago and he >>> acted >>> > > like >>> > > > it was the last place he wanted to be. Whenever someone asked him a >>> > > > question, he acted like it was the stupidest question he'd ever >>> heard. >>> > > Other >>> > > > members of the panel, Bryan Sutton, Robert Bolin and Tim May on the >>> other >>> > > > hand, were all very gracious and patient with the audience. Skip >>> > > > Cherryholmes was also on the panel and by his own admission was not >>> in >>> > > the >>> > > > same league as a picker with the others, and several times during >>> his >>> > > solos >>> > > > David would cut him a look and roll his eyes. Based on that >>> experience I >>> > > > wouldn't pay $1 to see or hear him play. I also attended the >>> mandolin >>> > > > workshop and found Adam Steffey, Emory Lester, Danny Roberts and >>> Sierra >>> > > Hull >>> > > > to be very gracious and accessible as well, so David really stood >>> out in >>> > > > contrast. >>> > >>> > > > Bill in Nashville >>> > >>> > > > On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 12:25 PM, malagrass < >>> malayt...@bellsouth.net> >>> > > wrote: >>> > >>> > > > > Man, you gotta love these guy's. David's non PC explanation of >>> > > > > "listening" and how how many writers of tab are not good >>> musicians >>> > > > > "thats why they're writing books" >>> > >>> > > > > How right you are...............great job to both these guys. >>> Both are >>> > > > > my favorite and heavily listened too. >>> > >>> > > > > JM >>> > >>> > > > > On Sep 29, 4:05 pm, Robin Gravina <robin.grav...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> > > > > > It was fun to hear and would have liked to hear more talking >>> from the >>> > > > > > twosome. Are we expecting an onslaught of cd's from the Tater? >>> If so, >>> > > > > hear >>> > > > > > hear. The world surely and sorely needs it. >>> > >>> > > > > > On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 9:47 PM, Jonas Mattebo < >>> > > jonas.matt...@gmail.com >>> > > > > >wrote: >>> > >>> > > > > > > Thanks for this! I enjoyed the interview, crappy phone line >>> and >>> > > all... >>> > > > > > > I just wish I could see a show! Both David and Mike are >>> favourites >>> > > of >>> > > > > > > mine. >>> > >>> > > > > > > /Jonas >>> > >>> > > > > > > 29 sep 2009 kl. 18.17 skrev Dasspunk: >>> > >>> > > > > > > > Fred I'm surprised y'all don't have more interest in this >>> sort of >>> > > > > > > > thing up your way. On the other hand, your "professional" >>> > > football >>> > > > > > > > team wears purple. Purple! >>> > >>> > > > > > > > Here's the interview if folks missed it... Compton and >>> Grier live >>> > > > > from >>> > > > > > > > the Road Master! >>> > >>> > > > > > > >http://titsh.com/compton.grier.interview.mp3 >>> > >>> > > > > > > > B >>> > >>> > > > > > > > On Sep 29, 10:48 am, Fred <fkel...@scicable.net> wrote: >>> > > > > > > >> Good time! Wish our local radio heads were a tad more >>> > > interested in >>> > > > > > > >> doing this. If any of you Twin Cities folks want to help >>> out, >>> > > give >>> > > > > a >>> > > > > > > >> call to KFAI (our best shot at a roots interview)--Pam >>> Kolapailo >>> > > or >>> > > > > > > >> Dakota Dave Hull at 612-341-3144, their main number. >>> > >>> > > > > > > >> We've been sending them messages with no response as yet >>> so >>> > > maybe if >>> > > > > > > >> listeners let them know they'd like to hear these guys on >>> the >>> > > radio >>> > > > > > > >> we >>> > > > > > > >> can get it done. They're in their pledge drive this week >>> too so >>> > > > > > > >> something like this would sure seem to help them as well >>> as push >>> > > the >>> > > > > > > >> concert. >>> > >>> > > > > > > >> Dasspunk wrote: >>> > > > > > > >>> Mike and Mr. Grier are en route to the Midwest and will >>> be >>> > > doing a >>> > > > > > > >>> radio interview at 10:30am (about 10 minutes from now) on >>> WORT >>> > > FM >>> > > > > > > >>> (Madison, WI). >>> > >>> > > > > > > >>> You can listen in free here: >>> http://www.wort-fm.org/listen.php >>> > >>> > > > > > > >>> Should be entertaining... :) >>> > >>> > > > > > > >>> Brian- Hide quoted text - >>> > >>> > > > > > - Show quoted text - >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Taterbugmando" group. 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