Keep on Rockin' in the Free World

[festusmonroe]

Only my third post, and I’m already getting into self-indulgent whining. I apologize in advance.

For those of you who care, it is my sad duty to inform you that the mighty Chief Joseph is no more. It came to a spectacular conclusion when our singer/guitarist Jonathan broke into my house and stole our mixing board so he could pawn it and get

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[brieweeherman]

it's definitely a shame. and yes, you guys DID rock.

hey you're a swell guitar player...start another band! i bet you could find a singer who's reliable enough.

if you started a jug band i'd be glad to play the washboard...

[festusmonroe]

I'm down. Now all we need is someone to play washtub bass (or "gutbucket" in some circles) and another dude to blow on a big jug, preferably one with at least 3 X's on it.

My only condition is we cover the entire musical score to "Emmit Otter's Jugband Christmas." Even "Riverbottom Nightmare Band."

[brieweeherman]

i have a jew's harp at home...i think it would be a nice addition.

as for the bottle w/ 3 X's, it's something of a fantasy i have to retrieve one that is full. but of course i'd contribute it to a musical cause after it was empty!

[tenaciousg]

a friend of mine was in a band called C3P0 (short for Chris's 3 Piece Orchestra, the band was compiled of 3 chrises), and they played RIVERBOTTOM NITEMARE BAND. i about died each time i heard it.

[tenaciousg]

that no good such & such!!

i will be happy to punch his throat, neck, and back whenever i run into him again.

how substantial was the monetary loss?

it is quite a disappointment. you guys did rock n roll in overdrive, and i looked forward to seeing you again sometime. i am however overjoyed by the fact that i did see the only 2 performances of Chief Joseph.

i think it would be poetic justice if you & josh stole his songs, however. or something along those lines.

did craig already leave? he was a good guy and i'm sure he'll be very missed. ah, such a sombering post.

well, i shall definitely see you around chris & jenna's wedding, if not sooner. if you get cabin fever down there in JAX and have 4 hrs to spare, come on up to Charleston, and we'll drink some beers for sure.

Would you like to buy a used rock and roll guitar amplifier?

[festusmonroe]

Thanks, Joe Don Baker. The monetary loss is yet to be determined. We still have his amplifier, microphones, minidisk player, and other assorted equipment at my house. He has until next Monday to cough up the mixer and the money to fix my window, or he's gonna find his shit on eBay. We may come out ahead after our "Asshole Fire Sale."

Craig is still in town, for about another week or so. I'm going to miss him. I'm also a little worried, since I need to find a roommate pretty damn quick, though.

I'll let you know if and when I get another band going. I appreciate your perfect attendance at our shows, too. A trip to Charleston is definitely in order, hopefully in the near future.

Re: Would you like to buy a used rock and roll guitar amplifier?

[tenaciousg]

come to charleston anytime.

in other news, tell me about this guitar amp...

[akhliber]

i'm gonna kick his fuckin' neck in the face!

feel free to store any of his shit here so he can't get to it. if he doesn't cough up the mixer, just tell him you sold it all to pay for the window.

let's start a heavy metal band!

[tenaciousg]

let's start a heavy metal band!

i want in. i can come up with a really mean sneer. plus, i can play me some bass.

YAR!

[festusmonroe]

All we need is a good name, like Calamity from the Skies, or The Krakken, or other somesuch unstoppable disaster.

Re: YAR!

[tenaciousg]

the Calamity Jane Experience??

actually, i think that sounds way too cool.

how about FlaXXX?