the DTB hit a spot in my soul that I seriously doubt the new band will fill. But I am open to anything that they bring as I know that the talent and commitment that they all share to creating musical magic is there, regardless of whether or not it's in the form that I would prefer. Even with DB I do not think that they will be playing much larger venues, and if they do, I probably won't attend as most sheds cater to fans who go for the show and the experience, and the actual music is lost in the circus imho. Scrap is putting on a great show these days...so I just might see you there. Peace, BB

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"Practice Wisdom, Listen, Ask Questions, Work Hard, Lift Up Those Around You, and Never, Ever, Underestimate the Power of Kindness!" Brother Bill

Since no one can tell me how to close my account - I guess I'm stuck.

Its not as though I won't be hitting stops anymore, if anything I'll be trying to hit more stops to include the individual/collaborative efforts of Todd, 'Rico and if need be...take some percussion lessons from the Count in NE Atlanta.

While I don't like the idea of a change up...hopefully they'll try and keep it a family affair. Maybe once Duane gets 'conditioned' with the Col. long enough we can move him in with Kofi and O'teil, Derek & Susan...but who's gonna' be our male 'voice' in all this? I like Mikey. I guess there's no room for much percussion in blues music eh? I'd like to see Quinones in there - I though he had plenty of energy in the freezing f'n cold down in Macon for the Fly South Festy.

Anyone know what direction the new writings/recordings are heading? My 2 cents...they could prah'lee sell a zilllion records if they added Doyle and tried to do a Texas stampede blues sorta' SRV thing. Then we'll all get to go see the band at ultra-mega sized stadiums named after some corporate commercial douchbag business' facility as opposed to the local theaters and art community venues I've been accustomed too. I hope they never lose that even if they 'hit it big'...I'd rather see them play 6nites in a row at a Palace, or Orpheum, or Warner or Fox theater that one time in a ginormous multinational conglomerate named facility.

Now please excuse me while I stand down from my soapbox.

'Spose I'm just being selfish and wishin' the line-up wouldn't change. I realize change in necessary for growth, I try and mix my life up quite a bit(the rest of the time its getting mixed up for me).....I've just got some sorta' anxiety disorder that wants everyone involved(past,present,future) to do well.

'Sounds like some of you are in/around Raleigh on occasion...Scrapomatic is playing the Pour House downtown on Blount street soon - I'll be in the house.

Regards,

downbytheriver

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Live Fast..or Die Slow...Either Way you Gotta' Go

Your photos are outstanding - a real contribution to the quality of this site.

We're looking forward to more great music in 2010. Revel in it with us!

Fools day savannah.

Wanee.

Jazz fest.

Nothing on st.com or here yet or tm.

Though the old dtb dates that were here are no longer listed and it is completely clear.

Do you have a link for us?

Nathan..great to meet you today and thanks for lunch! Young man comes to town and takes me to the only Cajun place in Raleigh! Next time we'll have to have some good ole NC BBQ! Now if I had known you were out at the airport drinkin' beer late this afternoon...naw..traffic's too bad out there!
and DBTR...I doubt that you can close an account here, but I do not receive any spam so it shouldn't be an issue. Hang around..I suspect the best from DT is yet to come.
Peace, BB
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"Practice Wisdom, Listen, Ask Questions, Work Hard, Lift Up Those Around You, and Never, Ever, Underestimate the Power of Kindness!" Brother Bill

But stick around! The fan fam has to hang out somewhere. You never know, we might end up having lunch one day like I did today with none other than Brother Bill. He told me to tell you guys that he really is as crotchety in real life (cue the same reaction I had - "Yeah right!")

I have to say, I've talked to and met face to face some good people from this site! Maybe I'll see some of you at Jazz Fest!

Now, to sit around the Raleigh airport drinking beer...