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Other Bass Brands / Dan Armstrong basses - yea or nay?
« on: December 10, 2008, 06:16:01 PM »
I've wanted one for many years but have never found one at a decent price. Anyone have any experience with them?
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The Outpost Cafe / RUSH Hashanna
« on: September 29, 2008, 06:54:13 PM »
VH1 Classic is showing 24 hours of Rush beginning at 7:00pm tonight!
I know what I'm doing all night...
I know what I'm doing all night...
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The Outpost Cafe / Finally got to play the Big Apple
« on: September 09, 2008, 06:58:01 PM »
After nearly 25 years of playing in various bands, I finally got a gig in New York City last weekend. The Rayguns did a show at Banjo Jim's on the Lower East Side. Also on the bill was a trio that included Dennis Diken from the Smithereens.
The crowds were rockin' and we all had a great time. Also did shows in Blacksburg Va and Baltimore. Put over 1300 miles on the van...
Hopefully we'll be back. Made a connection for The Rodeo Bar and possible Big Nose Kate's...
More pics at www.myspace.com/tommyraytherayguns
The crowds were rockin' and we all had a great time. Also did shows in Blacksburg Va and Baltimore. Put over 1300 miles on the van...
Hopefully we'll be back. Made a connection for The Rodeo Bar and possible Big Nose Kate's...
More pics at www.myspace.com/tommyraytherayguns
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The Outpost Cafe / RIP - Don Helms
« on: August 11, 2008, 05:30:34 PM »
http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=2010
Don Helms, pedal steel guitarist for Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys, died this morning at 81. He is featured on more than 100 Williams recordings. Helms played a lap steel (also known as "Hawaiian steel") guitar. This type of steel guitar lacks the foot pedals found on the more modern pedal steel guitar, which did not come into prominence in country music until after Hank Williams' death in 1953.
Born in New Brockton, Ala., Helms also played steel guitar on Lefty Frizzell's recording of "Long Black Veil." In the late 1950s, he can be heard on two early Columbia Records recordings of Johnny Cash's, "The Fabulous Johnny Cash" and "Hymns By Johnny Cash."
In the mid-1960s Helms played in the Wilburn Brothers backup band, The Nashville Tennesseans. Helms later was in the touring version of the Drifting Cowboys, the backing band for Hank's daughter, Jett Williams.
Helms, who also played for Hank Jr., also enjoyed success as a songwriter. He penned Brenda Lee's first number one hit "Fool Number One" in exchange for getting Loretta Lynn a recording contract with Decca Records. He also wrote "The Ballad of Hank Williams," which he performed with Hank Jr. on "The Pressure Is On" LP Released in 1981.
Don Helms, pedal steel guitarist for Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys, died this morning at 81. He is featured on more than 100 Williams recordings. Helms played a lap steel (also known as "Hawaiian steel") guitar. This type of steel guitar lacks the foot pedals found on the more modern pedal steel guitar, which did not come into prominence in country music until after Hank Williams' death in 1953.
Born in New Brockton, Ala., Helms also played steel guitar on Lefty Frizzell's recording of "Long Black Veil." In the late 1950s, he can be heard on two early Columbia Records recordings of Johnny Cash's, "The Fabulous Johnny Cash" and "Hymns By Johnny Cash."
In the mid-1960s Helms played in the Wilburn Brothers backup band, The Nashville Tennesseans. Helms later was in the touring version of the Drifting Cowboys, the backing band for Hank's daughter, Jett Williams.
Helms, who also played for Hank Jr., also enjoyed success as a songwriter. He penned Brenda Lee's first number one hit "Fool Number One" in exchange for getting Loretta Lynn a recording contract with Decca Records. He also wrote "The Ballad of Hank Williams," which he performed with Hank Jr. on "The Pressure Is On" LP Released in 1981.
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Fender Basses / New pics at cool gig
« on: August 03, 2008, 08:25:26 PM »
Charlotte NC is now the home of the National Whitewater and Training center. http://www.usnwc.org/
Every week they have live music. A couple of weeks ago, HH was lucky enough to perform on the stage which literally hangs over the river. It was one of the funner gigs we've played in a while. About 700 people hanging out on a pleasant summer evening, very nice scenery, and got a nice paycheck to boot. Hadn't pulled out the '81 J in a few months and it sounded great.
Pics courtesy of Shakti:
Every week they have live music. A couple of weeks ago, HH was lucky enough to perform on the stage which literally hangs over the river. It was one of the funner gigs we've played in a while. About 700 people hanging out on a pleasant summer evening, very nice scenery, and got a nice paycheck to boot. Hadn't pulled out the '81 J in a few months and it sounded great.
Pics courtesy of Shakti:
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Gibson Basses / Just a tease...
« on: May 23, 2008, 08:20:22 AM »
Even though I play upright with this band, I recorded a few tracks of our new CD on my 1980 Ripper. Two examples are on the website. They're still rough tracks and unmasters but you can hear it cut through fairly well...
www.myspace.com/tommyraytherayguns
www.myspace.com/tommyraytherayguns
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The Outpost Cafe / Any Johnny Cash fans in NC/SC?
« on: March 20, 2008, 07:45:03 PM »
My annual Cash Bash is coming up fast. If you're in the general area of Charlotte, come on by and see 13 bands from 5 states come pay homage to the Man in Black...
Charlotte Cash Bash details here
Charlotte Cash Bash details here
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Gibson Basses / My Ripper has been immortalized in oils
« on: March 19, 2008, 07:00:08 PM »
Last weekend, Cattletruck did an opening slot for a friends CD release party. One of the attendees was an artist who painted us while we were on stage. He took about 45 minutes for each band and the results were rather impressive.
The artist and his work. (Cattletruck is the top painting, South 85 is the bottom)
And my Ripper on stage...
I thought it was rather kickass...
The artist and his work. (Cattletruck is the top painting, South 85 is the bottom)
And my Ripper on stage...
I thought it was rather kickass...
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Gibson Basses / 1968 Melody Maker bass on Charlotte CL
« on: February 10, 2008, 04:36:34 PM »
If anyone is interested, I might be able to check it out in person...
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/msg/569459133.html
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/msg/569459133.html