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On the flip side, I think I come across as a cranky dj. When people come up to me and start conversations 15 seconds before a song ends, I will not give them my full attention. And they will invariably get annoyed, even if I say, "excuse me, I've got to cue the next song." So there's a qu...

Yes I find that too - I usually have a better sense of the mood and the conditions, and therefore have a better idea about what I can get away with. Conversely, if for some reason you miss part of the earlier set(s) altogether it can be more difficult to find the groove, and there's the added risk ...

Nate Dogg wrote: On a related note, Josh Ellinger swears to me that the Alice Spencer Live at ALX CD will come out sometime in the next few months. Anybody who liked the first Victorla CD will like the Alice solo CD.

Nathan

I'll believe that when I see it.

Tina

Sorry to chime in so late but I absolutely LOVED Kevin... if you guys can score him again, please do so. I got the feeling that a good deal of the folks couldn't handle the ballads, but had no problems dancing to the Jazz or Blues numbers he performed. But I'm biased.. the man can do no wrong. :D Un...

Believe it or not, it’s just a scant 38 days until ALX 6! Have you registered yet? If not, you’d better, because you don’t want to miss this year’s lineup of DJs… National Guests Jeremy Cook (aka J.C.) – Los Angeles “Shorty Dave” Jacoby – NYC Jim Wheatley - Atlanta Our Friends in Texas Kristina Arsc...

Registration for the Austin Lindy Exchange 2005: Le Tour de Lindy is open! And it definitely pays NOT to procrastinate, as the earlier the sign up the more money you save! The first 75 registrants will get in at the special Early Bird price of $65. After that, registration will be $75. Folks paying...

Will you be a featured DJ, GatorGal? I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing you spin. Really dug your Yehoodi set a while back. Thanks. I'm not sure about getting a slot. I'll be too worried about making sure other DJs get a slot. Also, the Yehoodi show was a joint effort with Kristina Arsc...

julius wrote:You moved from Florida?

*giggle*

Yep, I've been in Austin since December. I guess I really haven't posted here in a while.

Tina

Mark your calendars now for the date of the sixth annual Austin Lindy Exchange! This year’s ALX will be held from November 18th to 20th ... and you definitely do not want to miss this party. Registration will be live soon, but until then take a tour of our website, http://www.austinlindyexchange.com...

I think this is an awesome idea. There's an outside shot I can make it to Emerald City, but if I can't I'd love to submit a CD.

I'll be in touch!

Tina

Perhaps its because I learned about the song through the story, but "Strange Fruit" is... not so subtle. Poetic, yes; subtle, no. "Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze," "hanging from the poplar trees," "the bulging eyes and twisted mouth," "the ...

a couple questions: do you think the dancers are listening to the lyrics of the stuff you play, or dancing to the emotional tone, and in general how important is that? I sincerely doubt that most dancers are listening to the lyrics of song. The reasons could be as simple as a bad sound system where...

It depends on what I drink... tequila, bad... vodka, good.

Tina

I often succumb to the Late Lindy Hopper Syndrome myself, but I also still don't mind doing opening sets. It gives you the opportunity to set the tone for the night and perhaps try out the songs you're unsure of. Getting the energy level up for the newbies can only benefit the more advanced dancers ...

Interesting question. I would say somewhere between 5 and 10 hours a week. I know what you feel though about knowing your collection. I have a very small collection, but it never feels like I have a handle on it.

Tina