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by main_stem
Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Favorite Mid-range Classic Swing
Replies: 12
Views: 9152

true, but the problem there is that I only ever see george when he's djing, and usually when that happens i'm dancing :D You can PM him from this site—or get his info from another person in AUstin, like MAtt Jones. From what I remember, most DJs in Austin are pretty tight, even though they may not ...
by main_stem
Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:43 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Favorite Mid-range Classic Swing
Replies: 12
Views: 9152

You should talk to George White, he's in your hood and has a great collection.
by main_stem
Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:18 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Hey Mister Jesse Podcast
Replies: 254
Views: 339647

I've added it to Odeo if anyone out there uses that.
by main_stem
Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:18 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Hi, My Name is Gary...
Replies: 109
Views: 77487

scowl wrote:Some guy in Seattle had an actual CD of "Downtown Uproar". He offered to burn me a copy of it but I told him, nah, I'll just buy a legal copy of it somewhere. :roll:
Hmm, I have it, but it wasn't me who offered it to you. I wonder who else has it up here…
by main_stem
Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:38 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Basie broadcasts / transcriptions
Replies: 14
Views: 10278

Ther is a broadcast on the hindsight label that has artie shaw sitting in with the bands on a couple of songs.
by main_stem
Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:18 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: New iPod headache
Replies: 8
Views: 9065

TacomaTony wrote:Do you have the newest iPod with Video and Pictures? If so I am bringing my laptop and iPod to your house, and maybe a six pack for your trouble, and you can show me how intuitive it is.
No but I've messed around with them. Are you sure you're not trying to over think it?
by main_stem
Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:33 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: New iPod headache
Replies: 8
Views: 9065

TacomaTony wrote:Did I mention that the iPod and iTunes are FAR from being intuitive? Maybe because I have never owned a Mac, but man it has been frustrating!
I would disagree.
by main_stem
Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:43 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: BPM counting for the Mac
Replies: 14
Views: 15883

Are you using the most current version? I haven't had a problem with 6.
by main_stem
Sun Oct 02, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Jook Joint @ ECBF (10/28-10/30) - Submit Your CDs!
Replies: 32
Views: 30191

Here is my selection for the jukebox. Confessin' the Blues ; Joe Williams and Count Basie Blues For Jimmie Noone ; Kid Ory Waiter, Make Mine Blues ; Anita O'Day Payin' Them Dues Blues ; Gene Krupa Tishomingo Blues ; Matty Matlock & His Dixie Men Offbeat Blues ; Claude Hopkins Creole Love Call ; ...
by main_stem
Sun Sep 25, 2005 8:38 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: New Orleans tribute songs
Replies: 29
Views: 20370

Here is my set list from our fundraiser dance th other night. Travis and I traded threes for two hours. Drop Me Off In New Orleans; Kermit Ruffins Joshua Fit De Battle O' Jericho; Sidney Bechet Down By The Riverside; Dr. Michael White Where The Blues Were Born In New Orleans; Louis Armstrong Joe Tur...
by main_stem
Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:53 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: IPOD Nano
Replies: 11
Views: 10671

It would be interesting to load them up with a random selection adn then DJ off them. Might make for some interesting combinations.
by main_stem
Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:58 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: New Orleans tribute songs
Replies: 29
Views: 20370

I was thinking something similar about this topic since New Orleans is one of the homes of the blues and the blues are about joyful survival in the face of great adversity. Given the uneven treatment of residents perhaps Sidney Bechet's version of "Oh Lord Let Me In the LifeBoat" might be...
by main_stem
Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:37 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: New Orleans tribute songs
Replies: 29
Views: 20370

Maybe if you focused on musician from New Orlean or the New Orleans sound it wouldn't get the cliché "tacky" songs showing up.

Just a thought.
by main_stem
Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:56 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: New Orleans tribute songs
Replies: 29
Views: 20370

Quick cheat sheet of artisit from New Orleans: Buddy Bolden (never recorded but there are songs about him) Satchmo Sidney Bechet King Oliver Jelly Roll Morton Kid Ory Johnny Dodds Baby Dodds Henry Red Allen Dr Michael White Kermit Ruffins Preservatoin Hall Jazz Band Barney Bigard Harry Connick Jr Ma...
by main_stem
Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:17 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: iDJ
Replies: 2
Views: 4655

Damn my eyes. Anyway we can remove this thread?