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CrowBear Schmitt
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Posted 2 Jul 2003 8:48 am |
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forgive me for this belated announcement
last Sunday, David Donald and muhself went up to Andorra (here in the Pyrenées)to hear and see "Back to Texas"
this Spanish band has got two elements that make the whole thing authentic and worthwhile
Emmett Roch from Texas on Steel and Rick from California on Banjo,Guitbox and vocals.
Just wantin to let y'all know that it's happenin' here too 
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Steel what?
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Emmett Roch
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Posted 3 Jul 2003 2:57 am
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Here I was, in this tiny country I hadn't even heard of a year ago, and I hear somebody say "You look like you're from Texas!" I was a little surprised, it's been a while since I've had that much English spoke at me...
Thanks for the kind words, CB. It was a hoot getting to meet you & David, and we owe b0b a big thanks for making it possible.
If we could have gotten you to join David onstage with us, I'd have gone out front and cut a rug to the music LOL!
And you're right about Ricky Araiza---I've seen that guy shine in jazz, country, Tejano, Spanish music, live and in the studio.
I just hope we have more time to visit & jam next time, especially if David brings the FrankenBro 
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 3 Jul 2003 3:10 pm
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Hey Emmet, David here.
I saw a guy hauling a roadcase that looked real steel to me, so I thought I would get your attention with a big ole "TEXaasss".
Most likely delivered in a half Texas half New Hampshire accent no doubt.
I had a fun time at your show, and meeting you, Rick and Jeff too. Thanks for the invite to sit-in on mandolin, it was unexpected, and fun.
You yourself kept the Texas Steel Torch burnin high and bright, once we clubed the soundman into giving you some stage monitor return level comensurate with everything else up there.
I was a bit forceful, but I had good reason too. We came to hear you, if you can't yourself, you can' play well, and I ain't gonna sit by and let THAT happen!
Yeah CB would'a been cool on your GFI I am sure. Not a Sho-Bud, but a real nice unit. Crowbear was in listening mode, and you gave him something good to listen too.
I heard the sound check and I caught that studio cat Rick's in between song licks and went hhmmm INTERESTING, this ain't just some country picker ( nothin' against country pickers), but an all around player, with it all on the ball.
Gotta get you and Rick down Nimes way and do a studio cut or two with Maison Dixon.
I'll cook you up a storm too.
The " Frankenbro" is coming a long, it will be out at the St Chartier luthier and ancient musique festival the 5 days before the 14th July here. It should raise a few eyebrows. It got your attention!
PS. Give our best to the lil' woman, nice meeting her also.[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 03 July 2003 at 04:25 PM.] [This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 03 July 2003 at 04:26 PM.] |
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John Sluszny
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Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 4 Jul 2003 7:09 am
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CB,what's "Frankenbro"? 
(Sounds like German beer to drink with sausages)
js[This message was edited by John Sluszny on 04 July 2003 at 08:10 AM.] [This message was edited by John Sluszny on 04 July 2003 at 08:14 AM.] [This message was edited by John Sluszny on 04 July 2003 at 08:15 AM.] |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 4 Jul 2003 9:31 am
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Well John, the Frankenbrau is indeed an Xcellent German Brew
but The FrankenBro, mon ami, eez someting else !
David Donald, Dusty, DD has constructed himself the Bohemian's Steel
it's a 10 stringer sittin pretty on top of it's amp.
kinda like a Ghetto Blaster that's long enough for them 24 frets, tuning head and bridge
it runs on a rechargeable battery and AC/DC
David has still some mods to do on it but this unit is a Winner.
so if you liked bein asked all the time what is that thing you're playin, be sure to be the first in your hood to have a FrakenBro
Great for Buskin'
Well, David i hope you don't mind me lettin' the cat outta the bag
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David L. Donald
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Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 5 Jul 2003 10:01 am
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Ah well my Cat is out on the range.
I wanted a 10 string busking machine, that might even double as a portable mini PA.
I was planning on building several ideas of resonator 10 string E13 lapsteels and this box just fell in my hands and was a useable size.
I like any tool to do at least 2 jobs for me.
At the moment is a D6 tuning, because I had some not so old C6 strings from the shobud at hand, with the bottom 4 strings like a dobro bluegrass tuning.
It is 60 watts stereo and has a bit of dobro sound to it. Good for about 6-7 hours playing time on a charge.
I am waiting on a fretboard from Jerry Roller ( Thanks JR) and have some ideas for different resonators still.
I will post a pic when I have it properly tricked out.
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" 10 string StreetBro " for a name. But Emmet seems to have his own idea!
It is like nothing I have seen, nor anyone else who has viewed it. |
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Emmett Roch
From:
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Posted 7 Jul 2003 1:02 am
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David, you out-"McGuyver"-ed me with the FrankenBro---my meager "Catalonian Dobrito" pales by comparison
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 7 Jul 2003 6:28 am
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| Ah, but wait till I get the 10 string Baritone TubaBro running... |
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Emmett Roch
From:
Texas Hill Country
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Posted 8 Jul 2003 7:18 am
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...and then there were the plans for the "BucketBro", made with a No. 3 washtub...maybe a hinge could be attached to one end of the neck so it could be flipped upright and the instrument could double as a bass...this is gettin' outta hand...
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 8 Jul 2003 8:27 am
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Keep it up Officer Roch and you'll be back on border patrol
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 8 Jul 2003 10:15 am
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The BucketBro is me...
When I play gutbucket bass of course.
Yep if he ain't cool O.R. will be patrolling the border of Terra Del Fuego and Antartica in a No. 3 bucket.. LOL [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 08 July 2003 at 11:17 AM.] |
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Emmett Roch
From:
Texas Hill Country
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Posted 10 Jul 2003 12:10 pm
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| Piece o' cake, guys. I lived in the Pyranees back in February...I figure Antarctica is probably pretty mild by comparison. |
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