One of my all-time favorite bands is doing a reunion/fundraisor show at the Exit/In in Nashville, TN... and I JUST GOT MY TICKETS! I don't even care that it cost $60, and we'll have to drive to Nashville. I'm not really even sure that Jane and I can get off work yet, and it's the day after Isaac's birthday, but we're going to try like heck to be there! Plus, the show is a benefit for their long-time drummer Perry Baggs - who is struggling with health problems.
In case you're not familiar with Jason and the Scorchers, they are long past their hayday, but I'm thinkin' they can still put on a show. They were once rated as one of the top live bands in the world. Their wikipedia spot says of them: "Jason & The Scorchers were a pioneering alt country band led by Jason Ringenberg whose sound combined punk with country music. One publication once called them "the great lost band of the [nineteen] eighties."It will also be a reunion for others of us too. There is a JATS fan group called "Reckless Country Soup" who hail from all over the world (this is where I know my friend Whisky Prajer from). Many of us are already planning a gathering in Nashvegas (look out Hampton Inn). I think this will be the third time that Jane and I have met up with the group for a show. Here are some pictures I took from several years ago. Although the last time we were there we had an even bigger crowd - and a whale of a time at Tommy Womack's house concert the night before.
Jason is actually an old friend... and, in fact, his brother Jerry and I were classmates and quite good friends in high school. Jerry played and sang at our wedding. Truth be told, I always thought he was the better talent, but Jason (we knew him as Jim) had the heart and drive. They are both super-fantastic people. I'm hoping to get Jason and his alter-ego Farmer Jason to come for a show at our pavilion this summer.
Here are links to some of their videos on YouTube:
Some songs set to video/movies:
... I am HAPPY!!!
7 comments:
bonemachine?
Yep, that's his nickname. He never really did explain what it means, only to say it's not what most people think. He is a giant of a guy, but as mellow as they come. Not at all what I was expecting when I first met him.
Well congratulations on scoring the tickets! This is probably the pick-me-up you asked for. Today sounds like it was a good day for both of us.
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.... I'm afraid I have to go and weep now. Too green with envy to write anything sensible.
WP,
Well, if it makes you feel any better it looks like we may not be able to go after all. I have nothing sensible to write either. :(
Just in case you haven't heard, Tommy Wommack will be playing on June 1st, also Chelle Rose and Stacie Collins featuring Warner Hodges. Exit/In check out Warner's myspace to see the show information. Its a benefit for Perry as well.
Donna,
Yeah... thanks for rubbing it in. I don't know that I'm going to be able to make it. Still hoping. Should be a great weekend at the Exit/In!
Thanks for dropping by.
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