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the professor wrote:I thought I do something different, and I’d let you kidz decide what show you want up 1st… odds are it’s going to be the kelsyville show that Will was 5th row at.
So suggest what you will… I’m working on them now, and it’s going to take a few days to get them ready.
And lola… you know I’d never tease you…
Just as a personal preference, I’d love to see Lowell up first, but only because I was there!
Yup, I’ll back that up – you guys have been great.
I asked you all what you wanted to change on the site, and “more interactivity!” was the loud cry. So I put some bells and whistles on this forum, and waited to see what would come to pass, outside of concert season.
You’ve certainly all kept the discussions lively, cordial, relevant and thought-provoking, and the days when I’ve not been able to update the site have been far from dead. Those days are likely to increase in regularity as I prepare for Daily Dose Day 3, and deal with a few physical challenges that limit my typing at present.
“Kudos” was a well chosen word when setting up a currency for this board, and you all deserve them in abundance! As you know, the owner of the most “kudos” further down the line will receive a prize, so please continue as you are, and we’ll all benefit!
Miss Virginia Former wrote:Professor,
Okay, first of all, why this handle???? Gotta be a story…….Since you are the “be all to end all” (or does that just date me????) of the concert scene…
Will Bruce be doing anything for the Jamestowne 400th Anniversary in May???? I heard Colin Campbell (pres. of Colonial W’burg) say about a year ago that Bruce would be “spearheading the music scene” for the celebration, but when I asked Mama Hornsby about it last summer (I’m still waiting for SOMEONE to ask me to tell THAT story) at The Blue Talon, she said she hadn’t heard a word about it yet. I’ll be there, if nothing else but to meet the Queen and see the Magna Carta. Sure would love to squeeze a Hornsby concert in to the week.The Prof is more the Dean of live concert recordings, rather than future dates… to answer your question, there’s nothing on the list coming out of Bruce’s office.
PianoManKD wrote:Tell you what…Si how about I write a two handed independant song for the tribute CD and then people can understand what I’m talking about?Kyle
Shop’s closed for the CD, I’m afraid, Kyle, but I’m more than happy to put it up as a dose!
Just to throw out a little teaser – you’ll soon be able to hear some of David’s playing on the upcoming Caesar Salad tribute to Bruce!
Within a couple of months, I’d expect…
What a great question.
I’d add “Line in the Dust” to your list, simply because it so plainly was NOT a solo piano song, and I doubt was ever intended to be.
Bruce adapted it and started playing it live last year in solo shows. “Mirror On The Wall” comes under the same heading, but then I love the band version of that, so it doesn’t fit your your question!
You’re right, of course, Brian – thanks!
The trio is with Jack Dejohnette and Christian McBride… a jazz trio!
Straight out of Bruce’s office (these are the only confirmed dates so far)
05/03/07 (SOLO – BOX SET SHOW) – McCarter Theatre, Princeton, NJ
05/05/07 (SOLO – BOX SET SHOW) – Central Wesleyan Church, Holland, MI
07/21/07 (FULL BAND) – ASU Farthing Auditorium, Boone, NC
07/22/07 (FULL BAND) – Guilford College, Greensboro, NC
08/16/07 (FULL BAND) – Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh, WI
08/18/07 (FULL BAND) – Old Town Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO
08/22/07 (JAZZ TRIO) – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA .. with Jack Dejohnette and Christian McBrideThe Professor is being modest – he can take full credit for the live CD initiative. It was his idea, and his persistence, which led to countless live releases over the years… which is why he finds himself in the Bruuuce.com Hall of Fame!
I prefer band shows for two reasons – I enjoy seeing all the guys again, and the second reason is likely to take me on an off-topic rant about crowd behaviour. Suffice to say, I actually sensed tension in the crowd, and on-stage, at a couple of solo shows last year.
I don’t know whether The Professor wants to out himself here, but he is certainly in a position where he would know!
Re: My two cents
Victor wrote:But for every Ashlee Simpson or Britney Spears out there, there does seem to be a Dave Matthews or John Mayer — those who display significant maturity and integrity as singers/songwriters/musicians. There IS some good music out there if you look for it.Maybe I’m being pedantic, but I don’t agree with the part I’ve highlighted, Vic. I think we’re approaching saturation level here, with what I call “palatable music” being swallowed whole by manufactured nonsense.
Sure the good music is out there, but I think that the noise ratio is far greater than you suggest.
Before everyone jumps on Ellen’s kind offer, can I suggest that those interested e-mail her, rather than the other way round, please? If she’s able to help, I’m sure she’ll get back to you.
(There’s an e-mail button and a PM (Private Message) button under her post).
Thanks!
As long as it’s not real money…!
March Madness is on the cards, and some more besides. Name the event, and I’ll look into it!
(Come the summer, I’ll be doing Bruce-related bets – show opener, encore songs etc)
Nobody’s getting poked with the banning stick unless they are spamming the forum with links to pornographic websites! Have your say David..!
As I’ve said elsewhere, Pollstar are the bain of some people’s lives…!
(Bridget is part of Bruce’s management team, so is well placed to answer).
David Day wrote:He’s back!I’ve been putting off so many thoughts for the past several months that it’s finally time to put them down in writing for discussion. I want to try to pull together many questions that you have brought up as well as many questions that I have brought up and pull them together into one forum. Therefore, More Thoughts From A Road Scholar!
Just a favour, David – since they’re separate topics, could you post them separately rather than under one banner? Thanks!
😯 😯 😯
Can I just remind people that nothing is official until it appears on the official site. Pollstar can be the curse of Bruce’s office, as they publish tentative dates, and nobody knwos where they’re coming from.
And if anyone from Bruce’s management reads this – I know we discussed dates yesterday, but this certainly didn’t come from me!!
careyon wrote:Or perhaps, say, the next Hornsby jazz CD ?And that’s coming later in the year! I’ve just got me some tickets to see Jack Dejohnette (part of the trio on that CD)… he’s playing with Branford Marsalis in Newcastle!
If anyone wants to net this site some commission, you can pre-order at Amazon via this link.
