Playing at SIR Studios on 25th Street for the second time and it ain't the worst thing.  While it's no WWI, it is a place to play and if Chuck Mangione would have gotten out a little earlier, we could have played more.  Maybe we should write a song, Take this Fluegel Horn and Shove It."  In any case, when we play on Wednesday, February 7, we are going to have to deal with Matchbox 20.  It's a rough world in the rehearsal studio world.

The entire band was at the jam as you can see from the photo above.  In addition, we had Ken show for the early few songs, Scott's friend (I think, Dave and a friend of his were there.  Someone Tommy invites was there for almost the whole.  Short of that, all we had was Dan the sound man.  Speaking of which, it took him and his cohort about an hour for them to set up and get us going but in the end it was worth it.  The tape will be enjoyable.  It's clean sounding.  It just needs more guitar unfortunately.

The music started off loud and obnoxious but by the end of the night it got considerably better to the point that we had some excellent jams, especially in the second set.  We made a DAT soundboard of the jam and I'm listening to the Truckin as we write this.  The tape definitely sounds better than they did from last time in that there is nothing Dreadfully wrong with it.   The vocals sound very good.  Keyboards and drums are  too loud and guitars and bass are too soft in the mix, but overall and better balance than last time.  I'm sure by the time you get your CD's of this it will be pretty good.

We met at and ate at Don Giovanni's Brick Oven Pizza before the jam.  It was pretty good also.  Giants in Superbowl XXXV!  Go Big Blue.

Name: Trister
Remote Name: 24.151.54.212
Date: 26 Jan 2001
Time: 08:17:16

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I hate matchbox20. That was fun, my fingers are killing me this morning so I hope something good happened. Nice job with the posting Larry.

Name: Alain (Tom's friend who stayed almost for the whole)
Remote Name: 216.173.8.66
Date: 26 Jan 2001
Time: 10:06:43

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I just wanted to say thanks to Tom for inviting me and thanks to the band for letting me hang out last night. Since it was my first time seeing the band I'm glad I caught a good night with the whole band. You guys sounded tight! There was some great guitar work by all the axmen and the keyboards and rhthym section was groovin'! Larry & Tom's vocals and harmonies were also impressive.I think a couple of songs may have induced an acid flashback or two, and that's a good thing. Great El Paso! Thanks again Tom.

Name: tommy banjo
Remote Name: 216.173.8.66
Date: 26 Jan 2001
Time: 12:34:18

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lots of highlights. Some lowlights too. The room was spooked. the sprit of top 40 was still all over the room as Chuck Mangione left a spit puddle on the floor of the stage. SIR is a busy place. we get there is Febraury, but not til the 1st week closes. Giovanni has to start making some pizza and leave it around I lost 2 lbs yesterday!

Name: Trister
Remote Name: 24.151.54.212
Date: 27 Jan 2001
Time: 07:55:16

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Hey Gind, how about an MP3?

Name: Larry G.
Remote Name: 64.157.77.85
Date: 28 Jan 2001
Time: 09:18:40

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Okay, people, I just posted a few MP3s. They sound good except for the guitars which are very weak and low, better luck to us next time. Enjoy. GO GIANTS!!!!!

Name: scott
Remote Name: 24.168.49.244
Date: 28 Jan 2001
Time: 13:46:41

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OK Boyzzz,, we are booked for Thursday 2/1 at Vinny's Music/ 27th street bet 10th&11th avenue 7 - 11pm $45.00 hr plus an addt'l $10.00 for the keyboards for the night. We have the larger room I think he said the "A" room. Brian said that there are monitors up front and blah, blah blah. Any questions about the room call 564-7171

Name: scott
Remote Name: 24.168.49.244
Date: 28 Jan 2001
Time: 16:10:23

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I was out getting sugar and beverage during the How Sweet It Is. Nice job Tommy B. Thanks for the downloads and for the cd last week Gind.

Name: Tefillin Ken
Remote Name: 152.163.194.189
Date: 28 Jan 2001
Time: 20:06:25

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SIR is very cool, but long equipment set-ups are a drag. If y'all would do me a favor and e-mail to me your US mailing addresses, I'd appreciate it. My e-mail is ezelikns@aol.com

Name: tommy banjo
Remote Name: 216.173.8.66
Date: 29 Jan 2001
Time: 13:35:11

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thanks Scotty for the kind words.! as for the jam I will be there. I will be meeting anyone outside the place at 6pm and see if there is a joint nearby to eat? I tried looking in Zagat, but it did not have much. I still cannot get enough of the disc from 1/16!

Name: Wienz
Remote Name: 208.144.252.120
Date: 31 Jan 2001
Time: 12:37:41

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I have never seen a bigger group of mutants with beer guts and double chins...... ;-) especialy you trister. haha. How goes it in the new space? keep the flame burning. latex

Name: tommy banjo
Remote Name: 216.173.8.66
Date: 31 Jan 2001
Time: 13:57:48

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this last comment coming from a guy with a nickname for penis.

Name: scott
Remote Name: 207.97.128.69
Date: 31 Jan 2001
Time: 15:39:00

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Hey Banjo, where are we meeting b/4 the jam?

Name: tbanjo
Remote Name: 216.173.8.66
Date: 31 Jan 2001
Time: 16:41:56

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outside vinnies. I looked in Zagat's but there was NOTHING in there to suggest. If that is no good, we can meet down on 22nd again, 5 blocks vs 3 is not much difference...so sing out if you want to meet at Giovannis o Vinny's????

Name: scott
Remote Name: 207.97.128.55
Date: 31 Jan 2001
Time: 16:59:46

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How about KRISPY CREAM DOH!!! Lets go back to the diner.

Name: Larry G
Remote Name: 63.44.9.190
Date: 01 Feb 2001
Time: 00:54:57

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I think I have some good and anticipated news. This Saturday, Larry Keel Experience is playing at Mexicali Blues from 10-11:p.m. How about some Mexican dinner? In any case, when we Jam next Thursday at SIR we should be talking to their manager about potential opportunities for Deadstein. I spoke to him tonight and he'll be coming in to see us. We'll talk about it more at the jam at vinnies, but you have a week to get psyched.

For dinner, How about Delicoza? The Kabab place. The city is filled with opportunities. Cheese burgers and fries on Gannesvort Street?

Someone make a decision.

Name: tommy banjo
Remote Name: 216.173.8.66
Date: 01 Feb 2001
Time: 10:15:22

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sun of a gun! another mexican restaurant named Mexicali Blues? do tey play live GD music? that was one ofmy ideas! The SIR date is the 7th, that is Wednesday, not thurs. I

Name: tommy banno
Remote Name: 216.173.8.66
Date: 01 Feb 2001
Time: 11:04:53

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the diner at 6pm it is.

Name: Trister
Remote Name: 24.151.54.212
Date: 01 Feb 2001
Time: 11:10:17

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F Wiener. Now you all know why I say that. I'm 50/50 for tonite...I'll do my best.

ps Weener has a double chin also.....

Name: Larry G.
Remote Name: 63.44.11.248
Date: 02 Feb 2001
Time: 17:06:10

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How about this one?

Name: Larry G.
Date: 2/2/01
Time: 5:14:35 PM
Remote Name: 63.44.11.248

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