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treah wrote:David
Tidings of comfort and joy to you! Ever since I heard about the making of the jazz record,I’ve been waiting anxiously for its release. I have a feeling we’ve only gotten just a taste of what Bruce can do with the “jazz language.”Jackie
Thanks Jackie! You just opened up a can of worms that needs some more Thoughts From A Road Scholar!
Stay tuned! But, before we can go any further, someone has got to connect the dots between “Skunk” and Bruce. It is all related!
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAMerry Christmas!
Peace & Goodwill to Everyone!
What I want Santa to bring to me is a new Bruuuce jazz record!
Anyone else agree?
:David Day
Lake Lanier, GAMerry Christmas!
Peace & Goodwill to Everyone!
What I want Santa to bring to me is a new Bruuuce jazz record!
Anyone else agree?
:David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid Day wrote:David Day wrote:The truth is, no one really knows why his nickname is “Skunk”. Or do they? 😉You guys would find this really interesting! His secret rests with just a few people. A hint can be found hidden in one of my previous posts. What do you think? [/quote:47bc7]
I knew that was going to be a tough one! It’s a good question and very interesting. There is a common thread between Bruce and “Skunk”. What do you think it is?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid Day wrote:David Day wrote:The truth is, no one really knows why his nickname is “Skunk”. Or do they? 😉You guys would find this really interesting! His secret rests with just a few people. A hint can be found hidden in one of my previous posts. What do you think? [/quote:47bc7]
I knew that was going to be a tough one! It’s a good question and very interesting. There is a common thread between Bruce and “Skunk”. What do you think it is?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAskidud
Hey skidud!
What a great story! You’re the man! Or, should I say dude?
If you ever get down this way, let me know. I’ll take you real skiing! 😆
No whiteouts here!
David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid Day wrote:The truth is, no one really knows why his nickname is “Skunk”. Or do they? 😉You guys would find this really interesting! His secret rests with just a few people. A hint can be found hidden in one of my previous posts. What do you think?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid Day wrote:The truth is, no one really knows why his nickname is “Skunk”. Or do they? 😉You guys would find this really interesting! His secret rests with just a few people. A hint can be found hidden in one of my previous posts. What do you think?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAEllen_G wrote:Quote:Any idea how he got the name “Skunk”?Contrary to rumours that the nickname “Skunk” alludes to anti-social habits (his self-deprecating wit may cause some to mistake it for social reluctance), or that a band member hung it on him in a lefthanded tribute to his looks (unknown or unconfirmable), its actual origin is unknown. Baxter has been quoted as saying he has no intention of revealing just where it came from, or why.
Thanks Ellen_G! I thought you guys would find that interesting. That’s why I brought it up.
The truth is, no one really knows why his nickname is “Skunk”. Or do they? 😉
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAEllen_G wrote:Quote:Any idea how he got the name “Skunk”?Contrary to rumours that the nickname “Skunk” alludes to anti-social habits (his self-deprecating wit may cause some to mistake it for social reluctance), or that a band member hung it on him in a lefthanded tribute to his looks (unknown or unconfirmable), its actual origin is unknown. Baxter has been quoted as saying he has no intention of revealing just where it came from, or why.
Thanks Ellen_G! I thought you guys would find that interesting. That’s why I brought it up.
The truth is, no one really knows why his nickname is “Skunk”. Or do they? 😉
David Day
Lake Lanier, GADing, Ding, Ding! We have a winner!
Wow Jackie! I’m impressed! I thought that would be a hard one.
“Skunk” left Steely Dan with Michael McDonald to play with the Doobie Brothers. He also plays steel & petal guitar and saxaphone. Not too many guitar players that play sax.
I got to jam with Skunk while he was with the Doobie Brothers. They were filming a special for a TV station in a small studio. I had a pass to watch the taping. We played together for a couple of hours that day while they were setting up and in between breaks. I got to play with the full band during sound check. I said we “jammed”, but it was really more of him giving me a lesson. He was quite helpful and seemed to enjoy playing with me. A neat individual. What an experience for me!
Any idea how he got the name “Skunk”?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GADing, Ding, Ding! We have a winner!
Wow Jackie! I’m impressed! I thought that would be a hard one.
“Skunk” left Steely Dan with Michael McDonald to play with the Doobie Brothers. He also plays steel & petal guitar and saxaphone. Not too many guitar players that play sax.
I got to jam with Skunk while he was with the Doobie Brothers. They were filming a special for a TV station in a small studio. I had a pass to watch the taping. We played together for a couple of hours that day while they were setting up and in between breaks. I got to play with the full band during sound check. I said we “jammed”, but it was really more of him giving me a lesson. He was quite helpful and seemed to enjoy playing with me. A neat individual. What an experience for me!
Any idea how he got the name “Skunk”?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GANow that the “intersections” tour is over, it’s time to pull out “intersections” and check out a few things.
On the DVD song “The Mighty Quinn” with BB King, who is the guitar player center stage behind BB King? Where did he come from? What other instruments does he play?
You guys need to know this. This guy was my mentor on the guitar. In fact, I had a lesson from him in the late 70s.
Here are the questions again:
a. Who is he?
b. What group or groups has he played with?
c. What other instruments does he play?Bonus question:
What is his nick name?Very interesting!
David Day
Lake Lanier, GANow that the “intersections” tour is over, it’s time to pull out “intersections” and check out a few things.
On the DVD song “The Mighty Quinn” with BB King, who is the guitar player center stage behind BB King? Where did he come from? What other instruments does he play?
You guys need to know this. This guy was my mentor on the guitar. In fact, I had a lesson from him in the late 70s.
Here are the questions again:
a. Who is he?
b. What group or groups has he played with?
c. What other instruments does he play?Bonus question:
What is his nick name?Very interesting!
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAIt’s Thanksgiving here in the states. A time to reflect on the things (and stuff) we are thankful for.
I did live in Jamaica for five years and was not a ganga farmer as my pen pic suggests, but was on a “mission” to help the Jamaican’s meet their physical needs. I brought in construction teams, medical teams and dental teams. I was considered a Jamerican by the locals. Everyday I would wake up and be struck by the poverty all around me.
In the mornings, I would travel to a construction site or take doctors or dentists to a clinic “in the bush” as the Jamaicans would say. Every morning, without exception, I would put on Scenes from the Southside as I was driving my pickup down the country roads. As the sun was rising, there would be Look Out Any Widow to greet my day. It was my connection back to home. It was what helped me keep my sanity. It was what gave me comfort which I needed everyday.
I reflect back to those days and know how blessed I really am. I think back to those days and am thankful for the music of a Mr. Bruce Hornsby. Bruce was my crutch and was always there when I needed him. On this Thanksgiving, I give thanks for the music of Bruce Hornsby.
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAIt’s Thanksgiving here in the states. A time to reflect on the things (and stuff) we are thankful for.
I did live in Jamaica for five years and was not a ganga farmer as my pen pic suggests, but was on a “mission” to help the Jamaican’s meet their physical needs. I brought in construction teams, medical teams and dental teams. I was considered a Jamerican by the locals. Everyday I would wake up and be struck by the poverty all around me.
In the mornings, I would travel to a construction site or take doctors or dentists to a clinic “in the bush” as the Jamaicans would say. Every morning, without exception, I would put on Scenes from the Southside as I was driving my pickup down the country roads. As the sun was rising, there would be Look Out Any Widow to greet my day. It was my connection back to home. It was what helped me keep my sanity. It was what gave me comfort which I needed everyday.
I reflect back to those days and know how blessed I really am. I think back to those days and am thankful for the music of a Mr. Bruce Hornsby. Bruce was my crutch and was always there when I needed him. On this Thanksgiving, I give thanks for the music of Bruce Hornsby.
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAThanks PixelPusher & China Doll for your vote of confidence and words of encouragement! I’m still kinda gun shy. 😳
Lots of Thoughts From A Road Scholar to shift through. Will make a come back hopefully soon.
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAThanks PixelPusher & China Doll for your vote of confidence and words of encouragement! I’m still kinda gun shy. 😳
Lots of Thoughts From A Road Scholar to shift through. Will make a come back hopefully soon.
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAChina Doll
Thanks China Doll! I’m flattered! That really helps the ego!
Were you at Spartanburg? 😳
David Day
Lake Lanier, GARe: solo Bruce
Victor wrote:see the “Fields or Gray… Interrrupted” thread for more on that.
Vic
I need a new drug! 😳 😥
David Day
Lake Lanier, GARe: solo Bruce
Victor wrote:Bruce is at the top of his game and playing a good mix of songs.
VicBruce is peaking! Don’t know if he can top where he is now. I have some “Thoughts From a Road Scholar” which I will share when I get out of this depression. 😥
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAMan enough to “fess up”!
Have you ever heard the saying that you hurt the ones you love most?
I’m sorry that it has taken me so long to respond and please believe that I would have responded earlier if I could. It does bother me to see all the rumors, accusations and finger pointing that has taken place. Things aren’t always as they appear.
I do appreciate the fact that Miss Virginia Former has tried to place some of the blame on her, but the truth is, I am fully responsible for what happened at Spartanburg and Miss Virginia Former is fully exonerated. The buck stops right here!
We were to the far left of the stage away from the front row not even blocking anyone’s view. Everyone was yelling, screaming and clapping for an encore. When Bruce started playing, I turned to Miss Virginia Former and started talking. Being away from the crowd, I had no idea anyone could hear me. I thought I was making a conscience effort to make sure no one could hear. There was no yelling, screaming, loud talking or heckling at all. I turned to Miss Virginia Former and made a comment and I was shocked when I realized Bruce was distracted because of me. 😯
After the concert, it was just a coincidence that we ran into Bruce. When I saw Bruce I made a beeline to him to apologize. He was sort of surprised at first and didn’t believe it was me that interrupted him. Why would anyone admit they had done such a thing? I told him sadly enough that it was me, told him how bad I felt about it and offered another apology.
What I did was an honest mistake. You can bet it will never happen again. Don’t get me wrong, I not trying to discount it or sugar coat it in any way. In fact it was a stupid mistake. I feel so very, very bad about what happened. Right now, I’m having a hard time living with myself because of it. 😥
I would never, ever do anything intentional to hurt Bruce. I would never, ever do anything intentional to hurt you guys. I asked Bruce to forgive me and he said, “I forgive you.” I now ask you to do the same.
You seem to hurt the ones you love the most.
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAWell (deep subject), here I go again. Another road trip to see Bruuuce! Spartanburg will be my 51st (yes 51st) show! It will be my 5th show for this year! It’s been a good year!
First, there was the Atlanta “Solo” Show. I’m a telling ya! If you missed this, you missed something special! Then there were three shows in one week. Chastain Park, Biltmore (show of the year again?) and the grand Tennessee Theater in Knoxville home of the Vols. (You can’t trust anyone who wears orange!)
There were some great pre-show parties at Four Seasons Brewery and Horseradish Grill in Atlanta, on the veranda by the bar at the Biltmore Inn overlooking the valley & mountians and the Downtown Grill & Brewery in Knoxville.
There were many great “Bruce-heads” that needed to be met. My high school buddies David, Judy & Mike; Marc from Cincy, Vic from Chattanooga area (check out his pen pic & bio!), Amanda from MO, the infamous webmaster Si and friends and even running into Miss Virginia Former.
There’s been great moments as Bruce played my requests like Tango King and Pastures of Plenty. Talking to JV & JT before and after shows. E-mails with JV. Bruce answering my questions in his guestbook. Not to mention great shows!
I was reflecting on all of these things early this cold morning as I was running and I couldn’t help but ask myself, “Why do you do this?” You’re getting ready to go on another road trip you’re fifth this year! Why?
As I was running down that long, cold road this morning, it was the first time in a long time that I didn’t have an answer. I was really bothered by the fact that I didn’t know.
Then, as the early morning rays started beaming through the trees and I could feel the warmth of the sunrise, I got this peaceful feeling inside.
Bruuuce!
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAWell (deep subject), here I go again. Another road trip to see Bruuuce! Spartanburg will be my 51st (yes 51st) show! It will be my 5th show for this year! It’s been a good year!
First, there was the Atlanta “Solo” Show. I’m a telling ya! If you missed this, you missed something special! Then there were three shows in one week. Chastain Park, Biltmore (show of the year again?) and the grand Tennessee Theater in Knoxville home of the Vols. (You can’t trust anyone who wears orange!)
There were some great pre-show parties at Four Seasons Brewery and Horseradish Grill in Atlanta, on the veranda by the bar at the Biltmore Inn overlooking the valley & mountians and the Downtown Grill & Brewery in Knoxville.
There were many great “Bruce-heads” that needed to be met. My high school buddies David, Judy & Mike; Marc from Cincy, Vic from Chattanooga area (check out his pen pic & bio!), Amanda from MO, the infamous webmaster Si and friends and even running into Miss Virginia Former.
There’s been great moments as Bruce played my requests like Tango King and Pastures of Plenty. Talking to JV & JT before and after shows. E-mails with JV. Bruce answering my questions in his guestbook. Not to mention great shows!
I was reflecting on all of these things early this cold morning as I was running and I couldn’t help but ask myself, “Why do you do this?” You’re getting ready to go on another road trip you’re fifth this year! Why?
As I was running down that long, cold road this morning, it was the first time in a long time that I didn’t have an answer. I was really bothered by the fact that I didn’t know.
Then, as the early morning rays started beaming through the trees and I could feel the warmth of the sunrise, I got this peaceful feeling inside.
Bruuuce!
David Day
Lake Lanier, GA
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