So ... two nights ago I played another show with Tim Mudd at the San Diego County Fair under the name For Wardens and Strangers. The show itself was OK as the crowd was not nearly as enthusiastic as they were last time. During the set, I felt that I had a few inspired moments, particularly on the song "To Be" as I get to channel my inner Danny Carey (Tool). The drum solo was also a lot of fun ... no "rock star" pyrotechnics as I really worked hard to solo off the song ("Black Taxi Cabs"). Tom Griesgraber would have described it as a "real solo."
The best part of the show, however, came after when I spoke to Elvis. Who this guy really was I don't know (other than being in the next band), but he looked and talked just like an aged Elvis. So, imagine the following conversation in an Elvis voice ...
Elvis: Were you the one playin' them drums before?
FLD: Yep.
Elvis: That was some mighty fine drummin'. Some really good stuff.
FLD: Thanks, I really appreciate that.
Elvis: Where's that other feller that you were playing with?
FLD: I don't know, he always disappears when I have to move stuff.
Elvis: Are they all his songs?
FLD: Yeah, except for those last few covers.
Elvis: Do you do any singin' with him?
FLD: Uhhhhh ... no. I can't really sing.
Elvis: It would sound really good with you singin'.
FLD: Uhhh ... I can do a high harmony falsetto sometimes.
Elvis: You got rhythm, you could figure it out. You should sing. Nice talkin' to you.
Elvis told me that I should sing. It kind of freaks me out, but so long as he likes my drumming I'm OK. Wow ... Elvis said I have rhythm, now that's an endorsement.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Making Music with Mudd
So ...
It was back to the San Diego Fair with Tim Mudd today. As a duo, under the name "For Wardens and Strangers", we hashed about for a little over an hour. While a few classics made the set, it was mostly new material that Tim has written over the last few years ... most of which I had never played on drum set until today.
While we said we were keeping score on who made the most mistakes, we failed to agree on what the final score was. It seems that, even after all this time, we are failing to be mature enough to admit to each other that we were wrong. If you know us ... I'm sure you found that funny.
During the show, one thing happened that I still find unbelievable. Tim was asked by two young ladies (very young looking) to sign his name across their chests. Not wanting to offend them, he of course did. However, one of the ladies complained that he did not sign it low enough across her chest. Ahhh ... the price of stardom.
More to come soon.
It was back to the San Diego Fair with Tim Mudd today. As a duo, under the name "For Wardens and Strangers", we hashed about for a little over an hour. While a few classics made the set, it was mostly new material that Tim has written over the last few years ... most of which I had never played on drum set until today.
While we said we were keeping score on who made the most mistakes, we failed to agree on what the final score was. It seems that, even after all this time, we are failing to be mature enough to admit to each other that we were wrong. If you know us ... I'm sure you found that funny.
During the show, one thing happened that I still find unbelievable. Tim was asked by two young ladies (very young looking) to sign his name across their chests. Not wanting to offend them, he of course did. However, one of the ladies complained that he did not sign it low enough across her chest. Ahhh ... the price of stardom.
More to come soon.
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