Interesting places to visit in Nashville?

[John]

I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was wondering
what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording context.
Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?

John

[Ricky W. Hunt]

"John" > wrote in message
...
> I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was
wondering
> what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording
context.
> Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?

If you like good songwriting and Don Schlitz happens to be at The Bluebird
Cafe (he's there pretty often on "Don for a Dollar" nite) I HIGHLY suggest
it. The most jaw dropping thing I've ever seen. Even if you don't like
country I guarantee you'll know at least half a dozen of his songs. Three
hours of nothing but hits. And the two he did that have never been cut were
better than the hits.

[Ricky W. Hunt]

"John" > wrote in message
...
> I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was
wondering
> what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording
context.
> Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?

If you like good songwriting and Don Schlitz happens to be at The Bluebird
Cafe (he's there pretty often on "Don for a Dollar" nite) I HIGHLY suggest
it. The most jaw dropping thing I've ever seen. Even if you don't like
country I guarantee you'll know at least half a dozen of his songs. Three
hours of nothing but hits. And the two he did that have never been cut were
better than the hits.

[Don Cooper]

"Ricky W. Hunt" wrote:

> If you like good songwriting and Don Schlitz happens to be at The Bluebird
> Cafe (he's there pretty often on "Don for a Dollar" nite)


I plan on seeking out more information about Don, but my first search
came up with something that was pretty funny:

http://www.atlanta-countryband.de/Sounds/Top.MP3


Don

[Don Cooper]

"Ricky W. Hunt" wrote:

> If you like good songwriting and Don Schlitz happens to be at The Bluebird
> Cafe (he's there pretty often on "Don for a Dollar" nite)


I plan on seeking out more information about Don, but my first search
came up with something that was pretty funny:

http://www.atlanta-countryband.de/Sounds/Top.MP3


Don

[Ricky W. Hunt]

"Don Cooper" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Ricky W. Hunt" wrote:
>
> > If you like good songwriting and Don Schlitz happens to be at The
Bluebird
> > Cafe (he's there pretty often on "Don for a Dollar" nite)
>
>
> I plan on seeking out more information about Don, but my first search
> came up with something that was pretty funny:
>
> http://www.atlanta-countryband.de/Sounds/Top.MP3

I don't know who that is or what it has to do with Don but here's the
Bluebird's website: http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/.

[Ricky W. Hunt]

"Don Cooper" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Ricky W. Hunt" wrote:
>
> > If you like good songwriting and Don Schlitz happens to be at The
Bluebird
> > Cafe (he's there pretty often on "Don for a Dollar" nite)
>
>
> I plan on seeking out more information about Don, but my first search
> came up with something that was pretty funny:
>
> http://www.atlanta-countryband.de/Sounds/Top.MP3

I don't know who that is or what it has to do with Don but here's the
Bluebird's website: http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/.

[Steve Holt]

"John" > wrote in message
...
> I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was
wondering
> what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording
context.
> Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
>
> John



Bluebird Cafe.

--
Steve Holt
INNER MUSIC
Music Creation & Production
http://www.inner-music.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/steveholt

[Steve Holt]

"John" > wrote in message
...
> I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was
wondering
> what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording
context.
> Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
>
> John



Bluebird Cafe.

--
Steve Holt
INNER MUSIC
Music Creation & Production
http://www.inner-music.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/steveholt

[Dave Martin]

"Steve Holt" > wrote in message news:WDmfb.5516

>
> Bluebird Cafe.
>
Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"Steve Holt" > wrote in message news:WDmfb.5516

>
> Bluebird Cafe.
>
Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Mondoslug1]

Dave Martin wrote:

>Steve Holt" > wrote in message news:WDmfb.5516
>
>>
>> Bluebird Cafe.
>>
>Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place?

No, you're not. I think a cruise down Broadway would be more fun, alot more fun
than that place. My wife got shhuushh'd there way back.

If you're a guitar player Cottten Music has some nice high endy guitars in a
mom & pop type atmosphere, 3rd & Lindsley's a cool club, Douglas Corner's
funky. There's always Gruhn's although the guitars are better maintained at
Cotten, tho a thousand less of them.

it's
>pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
>songwriters are playing.

yeah it is. If you don't live here though it has the reputation I suppose.

I always figured it the song can't keep my
>attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...
>
>--
>Dave Martin
>Java Jive Studio
>Nashville, TN
>www.javajivestudio.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

[Mondoslug1]

Dave Martin wrote:

>Steve Holt" > wrote in message news:WDmfb.5516
>
>>
>> Bluebird Cafe.
>>
>Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place?

No, you're not. I think a cruise down Broadway would be more fun, alot more fun
than that place. My wife got shhuushh'd there way back.

If you're a guitar player Cottten Music has some nice high endy guitars in a
mom & pop type atmosphere, 3rd & Lindsley's a cool club, Douglas Corner's
funky. There's always Gruhn's although the guitars are better maintained at
Cotten, tho a thousand less of them.

it's
>pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
>songwriters are playing.

yeah it is. If you don't live here though it has the reputation I suppose.

I always figured it the song can't keep my
>attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...
>
>--
>Dave Martin
>Java Jive Studio
>Nashville, TN
>www.javajivestudio.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

[tferrell]

The only good thing about the Bluebird is their "shhhh!" policy. I actually
appreciate that. Other than that it's dripping with pretense. Some of the in the
round stuff there will make you want to puke. "Look at me, look at me I'm a
'serious' songwriter."

Try the Wooten Brothers at Third and Linsley on Wednesday nights for some
unbelievable funk. And check out what's happening at the Station Inn for some
great bluegrass.

Also check out Hatch Show Print on Broadway. One of the last old concert poster
letter press print shops around. Very cool...

Tim

Mondoslug1 wrote:

> Dave Martin wrote:
>
> >Steve Holt" > wrote in message news:WDmfb.5516
> >
> >>
> >> Bluebird Cafe.
> >>
> >Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place?
>
> No, you're not. I think a cruise down Broadway would be more fun, alot more fun
> than that place. My wife got shhuushh'd there way back.
>
> If you're a guitar player Cottten Music has some nice high endy guitars in a
> mom & pop type atmosphere, 3rd & Lindsley's a cool club, Douglas Corner's
> funky. There's always Gruhn's although the guitars are better maintained at
> Cotten, tho a thousand less of them.
>
> it's
> >pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> >songwriters are playing.
>
> yeah it is. If you don't live here though it has the reputation I suppose.
>
> I always figured it the song can't keep my
> >attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...
> >
> >--
> >Dave Martin
> >Java Jive Studio
> >Nashville, TN
> >www.javajivestudio.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >

[tferrell]

The only good thing about the Bluebird is their "shhhh!" policy. I actually
appreciate that. Other than that it's dripping with pretense. Some of the in the
round stuff there will make you want to puke. "Look at me, look at me I'm a
'serious' songwriter."

Try the Wooten Brothers at Third and Linsley on Wednesday nights for some
unbelievable funk. And check out what's happening at the Station Inn for some
great bluegrass.

Also check out Hatch Show Print on Broadway. One of the last old concert poster
letter press print shops around. Very cool...

Tim

Mondoslug1 wrote:

> Dave Martin wrote:
>
> >Steve Holt" > wrote in message news:WDmfb.5516
> >
> >>
> >> Bluebird Cafe.
> >>
> >Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place?
>
> No, you're not. I think a cruise down Broadway would be more fun, alot more fun
> than that place. My wife got shhuushh'd there way back.
>
> If you're a guitar player Cottten Music has some nice high endy guitars in a
> mom & pop type atmosphere, 3rd & Lindsley's a cool club, Douglas Corner's
> funky. There's always Gruhn's although the guitars are better maintained at
> Cotten, tho a thousand less of them.
>
> it's
> >pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> >songwriters are playing.
>
> yeah it is. If you don't live here though it has the reputation I suppose.
>
> I always figured it the song can't keep my
> >attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...
> >
> >--
> >Dave Martin
> >Java Jive Studio
> >Nashville, TN
> >www.javajivestudio.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >

[OKden]

I won't set foot in that Godforsaken place. It represents EVERYTHING that's
wrong with country music today.


Dave Martin wrote:

> "
> Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
> pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
> attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...
>
> --
> Dave Martin
> Java Jive Studio
> Nashville, TN
> www.javajivestudio.com

[OKden]

I won't set foot in that Godforsaken place. It represents EVERYTHING that's
wrong with country music today.


Dave Martin wrote:

> "
> Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
> pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
> attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...
>
> --
> Dave Martin
> Java Jive Studio
> Nashville, TN
> www.javajivestudio.com

[LeBaron & Alrich]

Dave Martin wrote:

> "Steve Holt" wrote:

> > Bluebird Cafe.

> Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
> pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
> attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...

They'll ignore talking because they're so used to it. Tomato bombardment
gets their attention.

--
ha

[LeBaron & Alrich]

Dave Martin wrote:

> "Steve Holt" wrote:

> > Bluebird Cafe.

> Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
> pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
> attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...

They'll ignore talking because they're so used to it. Tomato bombardment
gets their attention.

--
ha

[Dave Martin]

"tferrell" > wrote in message
...
> The only good thing about the Bluebird is their "shhhh!" policy. I
actually
> appreciate that. Other than that it's dripping with pretense. Some of the
in the
> round stuff there will make you want to puke. "Look at me, look at me I'm
a
> 'serious' songwriter."

I'd rather play in a biker bar. (and come to think of it, I have turned down
playing the Bluebird to play a bike bar...).
>
> Try the Wooten Brothers at Third and Linsley on Wednesday nights for some
> unbelievable funk. And check out what's happening at the Station Inn for
some
> great bluegrass.

Except on Monday nights, when the Time Jumpers play some great Western
Swing.

>
> Also check out Hatch Show Print on Broadway. One of the last old concert
poster
> letter press print shops around. Very cool...
>
If you're into historic stuff, both the Hermitage and the Belle Meade
mansion are cool. If you're into gardens and artsy type stuff, Cheekwood is
cool as well. If you're here on a weekend, the Opry is worth seeing, if only
for the historical aspects...

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"tferrell" > wrote in message
...
> The only good thing about the Bluebird is their "shhhh!" policy. I
actually
> appreciate that. Other than that it's dripping with pretense. Some of the
in the
> round stuff there will make you want to puke. "Look at me, look at me I'm
a
> 'serious' songwriter."

I'd rather play in a biker bar. (and come to think of it, I have turned down
playing the Bluebird to play a bike bar...).
>
> Try the Wooten Brothers at Third and Linsley on Wednesday nights for some
> unbelievable funk. And check out what's happening at the Station Inn for
some
> great bluegrass.

Except on Monday nights, when the Time Jumpers play some great Western
Swing.

>
> Also check out Hatch Show Print on Broadway. One of the last old concert
poster
> letter press print shops around. Very cool...
>
If you're into historic stuff, both the Hermitage and the Belle Meade
mansion are cool. If you're into gardens and artsy type stuff, Cheekwood is
cool as well. If you're here on a weekend, the Opry is worth seeing, if only
for the historical aspects...

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"OKden" > wrote in message
...
> I won't set foot in that Godforsaken place. It represents EVERYTHING
that's
> wrong with country music today.
>
>
How about the Broken Spoke on a Saturday night? Or Lower Broadway? Those
joints MAY represent what can be salvaged from country music today...

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"OKden" > wrote in message
...
> I won't set foot in that Godforsaken place. It represents EVERYTHING
that's
> wrong with country music today.
>
>
How about the Broken Spoke on a Saturday night? Or Lower Broadway? Those
joints MAY represent what can be salvaged from country music today...

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

The best place to get information on who's playing where is
http://www.nashscene.com/


--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

The best place to get information on who's playing where is
http://www.nashscene.com/


--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Steve Holt]

"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...
> "Steve Holt" > wrote in message
news:WDmfb.5516
>
> >
> > Bluebird Cafe.
> >
> Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
> pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
> attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...
>
> --
>

This has less to do with the band and more to do with the audience. Having
spent way more time as a performer than an engineer, let me tell you I HATE
people who make a racket when I'm playing. Ask any musician what it's like
to be playing a quiet ballad and having difficulty hearing your band above
the din. This is not about being a pretentious artist, it's about an
audience being ignorant. Just imagine if someone did that during a mix. I've
played concerts where I could hear a pin drop, and it wasn't a function of
the band playing any differently than it did in the noisy club.

It's a pleasure to play a club where a noisy audience is not tolerated.


Steve Holt
INNER MUSIC
Music Creation & Production
http://www.inner-music.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/steveholt

[Steve Holt]

"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...
> "Steve Holt" > wrote in message
news:WDmfb.5516
>
> >
> > Bluebird Cafe.
> >
> Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
> pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
> attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...
>
> --
>

This has less to do with the band and more to do with the audience. Having
spent way more time as a performer than an engineer, let me tell you I HATE
people who make a racket when I'm playing. Ask any musician what it's like
to be playing a quiet ballad and having difficulty hearing your band above
the din. This is not about being a pretentious artist, it's about an
audience being ignorant. Just imagine if someone did that during a mix. I've
played concerts where I could hear a pin drop, and it wasn't a function of
the band playing any differently than it did in the noisy club.

It's a pleasure to play a club where a noisy audience is not tolerated.


Steve Holt
INNER MUSIC
Music Creation & Production
http://www.inner-music.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/steveholt

[Ricky W. Hunt]

"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...
> "Steve Holt" > wrote in message
news:WDmfb.5516
>
> >
> > Bluebird Cafe.
> >
> Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
> pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
> attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...

Oh, yeah. I've seen some of the most pretentious funny stuff there too but
the good songwriters (like Don) are worth it. Actually I find the cattle
call writers nights fun in that "train wreck" sort of way. Not really
laughing but amazed at what people will do in close quarters to be famous.

[Ricky W. Hunt]

"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...
> "Steve Holt" > wrote in message
news:WDmfb.5516
>
> >
> > Bluebird Cafe.
> >
> Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
> pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
> attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...

Oh, yeah. I've seen some of the most pretentious funny stuff there too but
the good songwriters (like Don) are worth it. Actually I find the cattle
call writers nights fun in that "train wreck" sort of way. Not really
laughing but amazed at what people will do in close quarters to be famous.

[Doc West]

Dave Martin > wrote:

> The best place to get information on who's playing where is
> http://www.nashscene.com/

Here would be my choices from the Scene and elsewhere:
Monday - The Timejumpers at the Station Inn

Tuesday - The Players at 3rd & Lindsley

Wednesday - Wooten Bros reunion at 3rd & Lindsley
OR see me at the 5-Spot in East Nashville, along with
Van Manakas and Dale Armstrong having fun for serious players

Thursday - should be Hot Club of Nashville at the Staion Inn.
Richard Smith is a phenominal gtr player.

Cotten Music and gruhn and the Guitar Gal for guitars. Corner Music for
almost everthing. Primal Gear and Blevins for Pro Audio.

[Doc West]

Dave Martin > wrote:

> The best place to get information on who's playing where is
> http://www.nashscene.com/

Here would be my choices from the Scene and elsewhere:
Monday - The Timejumpers at the Station Inn

Tuesday - The Players at 3rd & Lindsley

Wednesday - Wooten Bros reunion at 3rd & Lindsley
OR see me at the 5-Spot in East Nashville, along with
Van Manakas and Dale Armstrong having fun for serious players

Thursday - should be Hot Club of Nashville at the Staion Inn.
Richard Smith is a phenominal gtr player.

Cotten Music and gruhn and the Guitar Gal for guitars. Corner Music for
almost everthing. Primal Gear and Blevins for Pro Audio.

[Mondoslug1]

>Thursday - should be Hot Club of Nashville at the Staion Inn.
>Richard Smith is a phenominal gtr player.

Yeah he is.

[Mondoslug1]

>Thursday - should be Hot Club of Nashville at the Staion Inn.
>Richard Smith is a phenominal gtr player.

Yeah he is.

[Jay S-G]

(John) wrote in message >...
> I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was wondering
> what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording context.
> Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
>
> John

Not musical, but whenever I'm in town I try to get to Lovelss Cafe for
breakfast or brunch.

Delish.

[Jay S-G]

(John) wrote in message >...
> I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was wondering
> what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording context.
> Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
>
> John

Not musical, but whenever I'm in town I try to get to Lovelss Cafe for
breakfast or brunch.

Delish.

[tferrell]

Here's another shout for Richard Smith...incredible. And Bryan Sutton
and John Jorgensen, who also play with Hot Club are no slouches either.

Tim

Mondoslug1 wrote:

> >Thursday - should be Hot Club of Nashville at the Staion Inn.
> >Richard Smith is a phenominal gtr player.
>
> Yeah he is.

[tferrell]

Here's another shout for Richard Smith...incredible. And Bryan Sutton
and John Jorgensen, who also play with Hot Club are no slouches either.

Tim

Mondoslug1 wrote:

> >Thursday - should be Hot Club of Nashville at the Staion Inn.
> >Richard Smith is a phenominal gtr player.
>
> Yeah he is.

[tferrell]

Here's another shout for Richard Smith...incredible. And Bryan Sutton
and John Jorgensen, who also play with Hot Club are no slouches either.

Tim

[tferrell]

Here's another shout for Richard Smith...incredible. And Bryan Sutton
and John Jorgensen, who also play with Hot Club are no slouches either.

Tim

[Michael R. Kesti]

Steve Holt wrote:

>This has less to do with the band and more to do with the audience. Having
>spent way more time as a performer than an engineer, let me tell you I HATE
>people who make a racket when I'm playing. Ask any musician what it's like
>to be playing a quiet ballad and having difficulty hearing your band above
>the din. This is not about being a pretentious artist, it's about an
>audience being ignorant. Just imagine if someone did that during a mix. I've
>played concerts where I could hear a pin drop, and it wasn't a function of
>the band playing any differently than it did in the noisy club.
>
>It's a pleasure to play a club where a noisy audience is not tolerated.

I feel that the audience is paying the bills and therefore has the right
to do as they please, modulo applicable legalities. What gets me is when
the club interferes with performers. One of my bands used to play a
club that actually paged it patrons for phone calls using a particularly
bad sounding house "PA". This band's front man (not me!) was good at
using dynamics to grab an audience's attention. Far too frequently the
bartenders would ruin the moment with "PHONE CALL FOR JOE BLOW! JOE BLOW
TO THE PHONE, PLEASE!"

--
================================================== ======================
Michael Kesti | "And like, one and one don't make
| two, one and one make one."
| - The Who, Bargain

[Michael R. Kesti]

Steve Holt wrote:

>This has less to do with the band and more to do with the audience. Having
>spent way more time as a performer than an engineer, let me tell you I HATE
>people who make a racket when I'm playing. Ask any musician what it's like
>to be playing a quiet ballad and having difficulty hearing your band above
>the din. This is not about being a pretentious artist, it's about an
>audience being ignorant. Just imagine if someone did that during a mix. I've
>played concerts where I could hear a pin drop, and it wasn't a function of
>the band playing any differently than it did in the noisy club.
>
>It's a pleasure to play a club where a noisy audience is not tolerated.

I feel that the audience is paying the bills and therefore has the right
to do as they please, modulo applicable legalities. What gets me is when
the club interferes with performers. One of my bands used to play a
club that actually paged it patrons for phone calls using a particularly
bad sounding house "PA". This band's front man (not me!) was good at
using dynamics to grab an audience's attention. Far too frequently the
bartenders would ruin the moment with "PHONE CALL FOR JOE BLOW! JOE BLOW
TO THE PHONE, PLEASE!"

--
================================================== ======================
Michael Kesti | "And like, one and one don't make
| two, one and one make one."
| - The Who, Bargain

[Guitarboy]

In article >, tferrell
> wrote:

> Here's another shout for Richard Smith...incredible. And Bryan Sutton
> and John Jorgensen, who also play with Hot Club are no slouches either.
>
> Tim
>
the waffle house

[Guitarboy]

In article >, tferrell
> wrote:

> Here's another shout for Richard Smith...incredible. And Bryan Sutton
> and John Jorgensen, who also play with Hot Club are no slouches either.
>
> Tim
>
the waffle house

[tferrell]

Scattered, smattered, smothered...like a night out at some of the clubs here
in Columbus...

Guitarboy wrote:

> the waffle house

[tferrell]

Scattered, smattered, smothered...like a night out at some of the clubs here
in Columbus...

Guitarboy wrote:

> the waffle house

[Dave Martin]

"Guitarboy" > wrote in message
. ..

> the waffle house

Not at gunpoint.

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"Guitarboy" > wrote in message
. ..

> the waffle house

Not at gunpoint.

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Mike Rivers]

I suppose everyone should go to the Country Music Hall of Fame once. I
was there once at its old location and went to the new place during
the NAMM show. For something that could be really hokey, it's
remarkably well done. Check to see when they give the tours of the
archive and try to get on one of those. It costs too much money, but
hey, it's commercial music - always has been.

Oh, and check for out-of-phase channels in the listening kiosks. I
heard one when I was there last. I think it was playing Web Pierce's
"Slowly."


--
I'm really Mike Rivers - )

[Mike Rivers]

I suppose everyone should go to the Country Music Hall of Fame once. I
was there once at its old location and went to the new place during
the NAMM show. For something that could be really hokey, it's
remarkably well done. Check to see when they give the tours of the
archive and try to get on one of those. It costs too much money, but
hey, it's commercial music - always has been.

Oh, and check for out-of-phase channels in the listening kiosks. I
heard one when I was there last. I think it was playing Web Pierce's
"Slowly."


--
I'm really Mike Rivers - )

[P Stamler]

I remember going to a barbecue place on Church St. around the corner from the
Ryman that was decent. Was it "Red's"?

Peace,
Paul

[P Stamler]

I remember going to a barbecue place on Church St. around the corner from the
Ryman that was decent. Was it "Red's"?

Peace,
Paul

[Roger W. Norman]

That's standard in a jazz club specializing in vocalists. Talking brings
severe disapproval, even to the point of removal. I'd think any club that
has a specific focus and specific clientele wouldn't be the place to go for
conversation. Particularly for vocalists and songwriters. Then again,
what's left? A club with a Skynyrd tribute band and 120 dB of noise level?
<g>

--


Roger W. Norman
SirMusic Studio
Purchase your copy of the Fifth of RAP CD set at www.recaudiopro.net.
See how far $20 really goes.




"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...
> "Steve Holt" > wrote in message
news:WDmfb.5516
>
> >
> > Bluebird Cafe.
> >
> Jeez - am I the only person in the world who dislikes that place? it's
> pretentious, stuffy, and they don't even want you to talk while the
> songwriters are playing. I always figured it the song can't keep my
> attention for 3 minutes, the writers need to know that...
>
> --
> Dave Martin
> Java Jive Studio
> Nashville, TN
> www.javajivestudio.com
>
>

[Roger W. Norman]

"Guitarboy" > wrote in message
. ..
> the waffle house

Ah, the establishment of culinary delights for gourmet karaoke performers.

--


Roger W. Norman
SirMusic Studio
Purchase your copy of the Fifth of RAP CD set at www.recaudiopro.net.
See how far $20 really goes.

[Dave Martin]

"P Stamler" > wrote in message
...
> I remember going to a barbecue place on Church St. around the corner from
the
> Ryman that was decent. Was it "Red's"?
>
It's "Jacks", and some folks like it a lot.

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"Roger W. Norman" > wrote in message
...
> That's standard in a jazz club specializing in vocalists. Talking brings
> severe disapproval, even to the point of removal. I'd think any club that
> has a specific focus and specific clientele wouldn't be the place to go
for
> conversation. Particularly for vocalists and songwriters. Then again,
> what's left? A club with a Skynyrd tribute band and 120 dB of noise
level?
> <g>

Roger, those folks are to the point that an approving 'Uh huh" in response
to a well written line will bring the wrath of management down. I'm not
saying that I want to be able to converse loudly about the local sports
teams, NASCAR or the hooters on the singer - but the Bluebirs seems to want
a church-like respect given to the folks on stage, whether they deserve it
or not. There are better places for me to spend my time and money.

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Steve Holt]

> "Roger W. Norman" > wrote in message
> ...
> > That's standard in a jazz club specializing in vocalists. Talking
brings
> > severe disapproval, even to the point of removal. I'd think any club
that
> > has a specific focus and specific clientele wouldn't be the place to go
> for
> > conversation. Particularly for vocalists and songwriters. Then again,
> > what's left? A club with a Skynyrd tribute band and 120 dB of noise
> level?
> > <g>

"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...

> Roger, those folks are to the point that an approving 'Uh huh" in response
> to a well written line will bring the wrath of management down. I'm not
> saying that I want to be able to converse loudly about the local sports
> teams, NASCAR or the hooters on the singer - but the Bluebirs seems to
want
> a church-like respect given to the folks on stage, whether they deserve it
> or not.


But isn't it kinda the same thing when you go to see a chamber music
concert? Or live theatre?


Steve Holt
INNER MUSIC
Music Creation & Production
http://www.inner-music.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/steveholt

[Dave Martin]

"Steve Holt" > wrote in message
.. .

> But isn't it kinda the same thing when you go to see a chamber music
> concert? Or live theatre?
>
Yep. And that's why I would rather go to a chamber music concert or to the
theater. I'm willing to pay for the ambience. On the other hand, If I'm
sitting in a beer joint in a strip center (The location of the Bluebird),
listening to third rate songs by second rate writers (as is usually the case
at the Bluebird) through a PA operated by some clueless idiot (even more
usually the case at the Bluebird), my expectations are quite different.
--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"Steve Holt" > wrote in message
.. .

> But isn't it kinda the same thing when you go to see a chamber music
> concert? Or live theatre?
>
Yep. And that's why I would rather go to a chamber music concert or to the
theater. I'm willing to pay for the ambience. On the other hand, If I'm
sitting in a beer joint in a strip center (The location of the Bluebird),
listening to third rate songs by second rate writers (as is usually the case
at the Bluebird) through a PA operated by some clueless idiot (even more
usually the case at the Bluebird), my expectations are quite different.
--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Mike Janas]

Lower Broadway & Downtown: Gruhn Guitars, Bluegrass Inn, Robert's
Western World, Country Music Hall of Fame, Tennessee State Museum, the
Metro Downtown Library (incredible place)

Also: Exit/In (rock venue), 3rd & Lindsley Bar, Bluebird Cafe,
Douglas Corner Bar

Music Stores: Corner Music, Cotten Music

Eat at: Jack's BBQ (downtown), Rosepepper Cantina (East Nashville),
La Hacienda (Nolensville Road - next door to Phonoluxe Records used &
vintage), Monell's (6th Ave N - southern fare served family style),
Rotier's Restaurant (cheeseburger on french bread, fries, topped off
with a real chocolate shake)

Coffee: Bongo Java (Belmont boulevard or East Nashville)


> I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was wondering
> what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording context.
> Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
>
> John

[Mike Janas]

Lower Broadway & Downtown: Gruhn Guitars, Bluegrass Inn, Robert's
Western World, Country Music Hall of Fame, Tennessee State Museum, the
Metro Downtown Library (incredible place)

Also: Exit/In (rock venue), 3rd & Lindsley Bar, Bluebird Cafe,
Douglas Corner Bar

Music Stores: Corner Music, Cotten Music

Eat at: Jack's BBQ (downtown), Rosepepper Cantina (East Nashville),
La Hacienda (Nolensville Road - next door to Phonoluxe Records used &
vintage), Monell's (6th Ave N - southern fare served family style),
Rotier's Restaurant (cheeseburger on french bread, fries, topped off
with a real chocolate shake)

Coffee: Bongo Java (Belmont boulevard or East Nashville)


> I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was wondering
> what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording context.
> Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
>
> John

[Steve Holt]

"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...
> "Steve Holt" > wrote in message
> .. .
>
> > But isn't it kinda the same thing when you go to see a chamber music
> > concert? Or live theatre?
> >
> Yep. And that's why I would rather go to a chamber music concert or to the
> theater. I'm willing to pay for the ambience. On the other hand, If I'm
> sitting in a beer joint in a strip center (The location of the Bluebird),
> listening to third rate songs by second rate writers (as is usually the
case
> at the Bluebird) through a PA operated by some clueless idiot (even more
> usually the case at the Bluebird), my expectations are quite different.
> --


So what do you do when the orchestra is blah? Or the acting in the play
sucks? Do you heckle them too? Do you give them more than "3 minutes"?

Funny how pretentious we get with classical music and live theatre, where
you can hear a ****ing pin drop regardless of the quality of the
performance...

--
Steve Holt
INNER MUSIC
Music Creation & Production
http://www.inner-music.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/steveholt

[Steve Holt]

"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...
> "Steve Holt" > wrote in message
> .. .
>
> > But isn't it kinda the same thing when you go to see a chamber music
> > concert? Or live theatre?
> >
> Yep. And that's why I would rather go to a chamber music concert or to the
> theater. I'm willing to pay for the ambience. On the other hand, If I'm
> sitting in a beer joint in a strip center (The location of the Bluebird),
> listening to third rate songs by second rate writers (as is usually the
case
> at the Bluebird) through a PA operated by some clueless idiot (even more
> usually the case at the Bluebird), my expectations are quite different.
> --


So what do you do when the orchestra is blah? Or the acting in the play
sucks? Do you heckle them too? Do you give them more than "3 minutes"?

Funny how pretentious we get with classical music and live theatre, where
you can hear a ****ing pin drop regardless of the quality of the
performance...

--
Steve Holt
INNER MUSIC
Music Creation & Production
http://www.inner-music.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/steveholt

[Romeo Rondeau]

Everytime I go to Nashville, I have to stop and have a beer at Tootsie's,
and leave out the back door :-)

"Mike Janas" > wrote in message
om...
> Lower Broadway & Downtown: Gruhn Guitars, Bluegrass Inn, Robert's
> Western World, Country Music Hall of Fame, Tennessee State Museum, the
> Metro Downtown Library (incredible place)
>
> Also: Exit/In (rock venue), 3rd & Lindsley Bar, Bluebird Cafe,
> Douglas Corner Bar
>
> Music Stores: Corner Music, Cotten Music
>
> Eat at: Jack's BBQ (downtown), Rosepepper Cantina (East Nashville),
> La Hacienda (Nolensville Road - next door to Phonoluxe Records used &
> vintage), Monell's (6th Ave N - southern fare served family style),
> Rotier's Restaurant (cheeseburger on french bread, fries, topped off
> with a real chocolate shake)
>
> Coffee: Bongo Java (Belmont boulevard or East Nashville)
>
>
> > I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was
wondering
> > what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording
context.
> > Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
> >
> > John

[Romeo Rondeau]

Everytime I go to Nashville, I have to stop and have a beer at Tootsie's,
and leave out the back door :-)

"Mike Janas" > wrote in message
om...
> Lower Broadway & Downtown: Gruhn Guitars, Bluegrass Inn, Robert's
> Western World, Country Music Hall of Fame, Tennessee State Museum, the
> Metro Downtown Library (incredible place)
>
> Also: Exit/In (rock venue), 3rd & Lindsley Bar, Bluebird Cafe,
> Douglas Corner Bar
>
> Music Stores: Corner Music, Cotten Music
>
> Eat at: Jack's BBQ (downtown), Rosepepper Cantina (East Nashville),
> La Hacienda (Nolensville Road - next door to Phonoluxe Records used &
> vintage), Monell's (6th Ave N - southern fare served family style),
> Rotier's Restaurant (cheeseburger on french bread, fries, topped off
> with a real chocolate shake)
>
> Coffee: Bongo Java (Belmont boulevard or East Nashville)
>
>
> > I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was
wondering
> > what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording
context.
> > Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
> >
> > John

[Bob Olhsson]

In article >, Dave Martin
> wrote:

>How about the Broken Spoke on a Saturday night?

Sadly, I've heard that the Spoke may be closed.

For entertainment, NOTHING beats the Time Jumpers every Monday night at
The Station Inn.

If you can let me know in advance, I can give you audio-oriented tours
of The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, (arguably the finest
museum devoted to popular music in the United States) and of RCA
Victor's original Nashville Studio. (I'm a "certified" volunteer tour
guide for both complete with tee-shirt.) I can also probably sneak you
into a session at Java Jive studio.

--
Bob Olhsson Audio Mastery, Nashville TN 615.385.8051
Mastering, Audio for Picture, Mix Evaluation and Quality Control
http://www.hyperback.com/olhsson.html
Over 40 years making people sound better than they ever imagined!

[Bob Olhsson]

In article >, Dave Martin
> wrote:

>How about the Broken Spoke on a Saturday night?

Sadly, I've heard that the Spoke may be closed.

For entertainment, NOTHING beats the Time Jumpers every Monday night at
The Station Inn.

If you can let me know in advance, I can give you audio-oriented tours
of The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, (arguably the finest
museum devoted to popular music in the United States) and of RCA
Victor's original Nashville Studio. (I'm a "certified" volunteer tour
guide for both complete with tee-shirt.) I can also probably sneak you
into a session at Java Jive studio.

--
Bob Olhsson Audio Mastery, Nashville TN 615.385.8051
Mastering, Audio for Picture, Mix Evaluation and Quality Control
http://www.hyperback.com/olhsson.html
Over 40 years making people sound better than they ever imagined!

[Ricky W. Hunt]

"Jay S-G" > wrote in message
om...
> (John) wrote in message
>...
> > I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was
wondering
> > what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording
context.
> > Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
> >
> > John
>
> Not musical, but whenever I'm in town I try to get to Lovelss Cafe for
> breakfast or brunch.

Also, try the Pancake Pantry. Hands down the best pancakes I've ever eaten.
I can't remember the exact location but it's not too far from Vanderbilt
Hospital.

[Ricky W. Hunt]

"Jay S-G" > wrote in message
om...
> (John) wrote in message
>...
> > I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was
wondering
> > what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording
context.
> > Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?
> >
> > John
>
> Not musical, but whenever I'm in town I try to get to Lovelss Cafe for
> breakfast or brunch.

Also, try the Pancake Pantry. Hands down the best pancakes I've ever eaten.
I can't remember the exact location but it's not too far from Vanderbilt
Hospital.

[Dave Martin]

"Ricky W. Hunt" > wrote in message
news:a7ogb.694930$Ho3.150068@sccrnsc03...

>
> Also, try the Pancake Pantry. Hands down the best pancakes I've ever
eaten.
> I can't remember the exact location but it's not too far from Vanderbilt
> Hospital.
>
Hillsboro Village, 21st Ave. and Woodmont, more or less. And one of the
coolest used bookstores I know of is across the street.
--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"Ricky W. Hunt" > wrote in message
news:a7ogb.694930$Ho3.150068@sccrnsc03...

>
> Also, try the Pancake Pantry. Hands down the best pancakes I've ever
eaten.
> I can't remember the exact location but it's not too far from Vanderbilt
> Hospital.
>
Hillsboro Village, 21st Ave. and Woodmont, more or less. And one of the
coolest used bookstores I know of is across the street.
--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"Steve Holt" > wrote in message
.. .
>
> So what do you do when the orchestra is blah? Or the acting in the play
> sucks? Do you heckle them too? Do you give them more than "3 minutes"?
>
> Funny how pretentious we get with classical music and live theatre, where
> you can hear a ****ing pin drop regardless of the quality of the
> performance...

I have left the venue in those few instances that combined an uninteresting
program with untalented performers, and even an interesting program when the
performers are not up to the complexities that make the music interesting (a
faculty quartet making a brave stab at the Shostakovitch quartets, for
example. I've also left jazz performances when they didn't hold my interest.
With bands and pop music in general, I tend to hear them in bars; if I don't
like them, I leave. With live theater, I generally don't return after the
interval. And unfortunately, I have fallen asleep a time or two.. .

But you're zeroing in on inappropriate similes; In a concert or a theatrical
performance, many elements are present, which can carry the day despite weak
performances or material. Two easy examples; When I saw Chick Corea's
acoustic band, it was possible to overlook Dave Wekl because Chick and John
Pattitucci were playing great. And at a touring performance of "Kiss Me
Kate", the rather weak male lead (played, I believe, by a former teen
idol), was more than made up for by a stellar performance from the other
principals, especially the female lead. And the music, of course.

Other examples come to mind - less that wonderful sound at a Jesus Christ
Superstar performances, but not only is the music enormously familiar, but
Teddy Neely and Carl Anderson were wonderful. A weak Annie in "Annie Get
Your Gun" was made up for by (again) my familiarity with the score and a
great supporting cast (Including Larry Storch as Sitting Bull). However, if
I had seen that performance on Broadway, I likely would not have come back
after the interval (Unless it was to simply to watch Larry Storch). A
non-equity (I hope) performance of Rent; again weak singers in general (one
of the female leads rocked, though), and a wonderful band - again, music
that I'm very familiar with. So even though I may not be thrilled with some
parts of a show, other parts can keep me entertained. It's the same with
orchestral performances - Most people who support their local orchestra will
admit to persevering through the first half of the performance in order to
hear the second half (or the soloist).

Life is too short and life is too busy for me to subject myself to
situations I don't enjoy. And the Bluebird is a situation I would rather
avoid; it's hard to fall asleep in those chairs.

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Dave Martin]

"Steve Holt" > wrote in message
.. .
>
> So what do you do when the orchestra is blah? Or the acting in the play
> sucks? Do you heckle them too? Do you give them more than "3 minutes"?
>
> Funny how pretentious we get with classical music and live theatre, where
> you can hear a ****ing pin drop regardless of the quality of the
> performance...

I have left the venue in those few instances that combined an uninteresting
program with untalented performers, and even an interesting program when the
performers are not up to the complexities that make the music interesting (a
faculty quartet making a brave stab at the Shostakovitch quartets, for
example. I've also left jazz performances when they didn't hold my interest.
With bands and pop music in general, I tend to hear them in bars; if I don't
like them, I leave. With live theater, I generally don't return after the
interval. And unfortunately, I have fallen asleep a time or two.. .

But you're zeroing in on inappropriate similes; In a concert or a theatrical
performance, many elements are present, which can carry the day despite weak
performances or material. Two easy examples; When I saw Chick Corea's
acoustic band, it was possible to overlook Dave Wekl because Chick and John
Pattitucci were playing great. And at a touring performance of "Kiss Me
Kate", the rather weak male lead (played, I believe, by a former teen
idol), was more than made up for by a stellar performance from the other
principals, especially the female lead. And the music, of course.

Other examples come to mind - less that wonderful sound at a Jesus Christ
Superstar performances, but not only is the music enormously familiar, but
Teddy Neely and Carl Anderson were wonderful. A weak Annie in "Annie Get
Your Gun" was made up for by (again) my familiarity with the score and a
great supporting cast (Including Larry Storch as Sitting Bull). However, if
I had seen that performance on Broadway, I likely would not have come back
after the interval (Unless it was to simply to watch Larry Storch). A
non-equity (I hope) performance of Rent; again weak singers in general (one
of the female leads rocked, though), and a wonderful band - again, music
that I'm very familiar with. So even though I may not be thrilled with some
parts of a show, other parts can keep me entertained. It's the same with
orchestral performances - Most people who support their local orchestra will
admit to persevering through the first half of the performance in order to
hear the second half (or the soloist).

Life is too short and life is too busy for me to subject myself to
situations I don't enjoy. And the Bluebird is a situation I would rather
avoid; it's hard to fall asleep in those chairs.

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com

[Chris Hornbeck]

On 03 Oct 2003 15:30:23 GMT, (John) wrote:

>I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was wondering
>what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording context.
>Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?

Hi John,
Not music but you have to eat sometime: it's been a couple years,
but my favorite Thai food anywhere used to be at Sala Thai, across
the main drag from Vanderbilt. Hope it's still there....


Chris Hornbeck

[Chris Hornbeck]

On 03 Oct 2003 15:30:23 GMT, (John) wrote:

>I'm going to be visiting Nashville in the next week or so, and was wondering
>what would be some interesting things to see in the musical/recording context.
>Good music stores, interesting venues, etc?

Hi John,
Not music but you have to eat sometime: it's been a couple years,
but my favorite Thai food anywhere used to be at Sala Thai, across
the main drag from Vanderbilt. Hope it's still there....


Chris Hornbeck

[P Stamler]

>> Eat at: Jack's BBQ (downtown), Rosepepper Cantina (East Nashville),
>> La Hacienda (Nolensville Road - next door to Phonoluxe Records used &
>> vintage), Monell's (6th Ave N - southern fare served family style),

Ah, Jack's. Thank you, I was trying to remember. And Monell's, where you can
feel the arteries harden as you look at the food.

Peace,
Paul

[P Stamler]

>> Eat at: Jack's BBQ (downtown), Rosepepper Cantina (East Nashville),
>> La Hacienda (Nolensville Road - next door to Phonoluxe Records used &
>> vintage), Monell's (6th Ave N - southern fare served family style),

Ah, Jack's. Thank you, I was trying to remember. And Monell's, where you can
feel the arteries harden as you look at the food.

Peace,
Paul

[Roger W. Norman]

Oh, I understand. I was just mentioning that it's not too far out of the
norm for "performers" rather than bar band type venues. I would never go to
a jazz club with some friends for some good food, good beer and good
conversation! <g>

Well, maybe latin jazz! <g>

--


Roger W. Norman
SirMusic Studio
Purchase your copy of the Fifth of RAP CD set at www.recaudiopro.net.
See how far $20 really goes.




"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...
> "Roger W. Norman" > wrote in message
> ...
> > That's standard in a jazz club specializing in vocalists. Talking
brings
> > severe disapproval, even to the point of removal. I'd think any club
that
> > has a specific focus and specific clientele wouldn't be the place to go
> for
> > conversation. Particularly for vocalists and songwriters. Then again,
> > what's left? A club with a Skynyrd tribute band and 120 dB of noise
> level?
> > <g>
>
> Roger, those folks are to the point that an approving 'Uh huh" in response
> to a well written line will bring the wrath of management down. I'm not
> saying that I want to be able to converse loudly about the local sports
> teams, NASCAR or the hooters on the singer - but the Bluebirs seems to
want
> a church-like respect given to the folks on stage, whether they deserve it
> or not. There are better places for me to spend my time and money.
>
> --
> Dave Martin
> Java Jive Studio
> Nashville, TN
> www.javajivestudio.com
>
>

[Roger W. Norman]

Oh, I understand. I was just mentioning that it's not too far out of the
norm for "performers" rather than bar band type venues. I would never go to
a jazz club with some friends for some good food, good beer and good
conversation! <g>

Well, maybe latin jazz! <g>

--


Roger W. Norman
SirMusic Studio
Purchase your copy of the Fifth of RAP CD set at www.recaudiopro.net.
See how far $20 really goes.




"Dave Martin" > wrote in message
...
> "Roger W. Norman" > wrote in message
> ...
> > That's standard in a jazz club specializing in vocalists. Talking
brings
> > severe disapproval, even to the point of removal. I'd think any club
that
> > has a specific focus and specific clientele wouldn't be the place to go
> for
> > conversation. Particularly for vocalists and songwriters. Then again,
> > what's left? A club with a Skynyrd tribute band and 120 dB of noise
> level?
> > <g>
>
> Roger, those folks are to the point that an approving 'Uh huh" in response
> to a well written line will bring the wrath of management down. I'm not
> saying that I want to be able to converse loudly about the local sports
> teams, NASCAR or the hooters on the singer - but the Bluebirs seems to
want
> a church-like respect given to the folks on stage, whether they deserve it
> or not. There are better places for me to spend my time and money.
>
> --
> Dave Martin
> Java Jive Studio
> Nashville, TN
> www.javajivestudio.com
>
>

[John]

Thanks for all of the ideas, everyone - my wife and I got in this evening, and
have already begun looking around - so far so good!

John Lisiecki

[John]

Thanks for all of the ideas, everyone - my wife and I got in this evening, and
have already begun looking around - so far so good!

John Lisiecki

[Mike Rivers]

In article > writes:

> It's "Jacks", and some folks like it a lot.

I think it's pretty good, and it sure beats a sandwich at the
Convention Center.


--
I'm really Mike Rivers - )