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jadedrog

update

Jan 03, 2006 16:13

I just found out this place is actually open for business. You can buy their sauce online. This is a Wonka-like experience in that no one ever goes in ad no one ever comes out.

The Religious Experience Hot Sauce

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duncanius January 4 2006, 00:16:53 UTC

What kind of music are you improving on? I can give you some really good bands to listen to with violin. I find I learn alot about improv stuff by listening around.

jadedrog January 4 2006, 01:00:15 UTC

I think of you every time I pick up my instrument! We have been playing Jazz mostly. I have also learned some basics to play rock or blues. I now know Dorian, Pentatonic and the blues scale. Let me know if you have suggestions on bands. Thanks.

duncanius January 4 2006, 06:57:23 UTC

My tastes tend to be really eclectic, so I tend to jump all over the place on what I like to listen to for inspiration. If you want a good basis of jazz violin, you can check out Stephane Grapelli. He was the first violinist in France to import American jazz to Europe in the 20's and 30's. I also really enjoy the improv work of Mark O'Connor. He was a student of Grappelli. I did a master class with him a few years back and really felt his style of playing was the most inspirational for me. You can also check out Jean Luc Ponty and Vassar Clements for some good jazz stuff.

I also play in a Western Swing band that does alot of the old timey jazzy swing stuff, like Bob Wills and Johnny Gimble. Not exactly jazz, but alot of really good licks and the such you can import into your playing.

duncanius January 4 2006, 07:05:38 UTC

Oh yah, there's one more band I just absolutely love called the Dixie Dregs. It's a prog rock band from the late 70's and early 80's that uses alot of electric violin. It has some amazing technical stuff and it emulates an electric guitar very well. Definitely check them out for some rock influence.

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kafkadreams January 4 2006, 19:24:12 UTC

Happy Boo Year. Glad things are going well for you.

jadedrog January 4 2006, 19:50:50 UTC

thank you. happy boo to you too. i think you have some friends in denver? have they ever suggested places to go out dancing in denver?

hitmanmoke January 5 2006, 01:38:44 UTC

Sounds like you've been having a good deal of fun lately. Good for you! Glad you had a happy New Year, too.

jadedrog January 5 2006, 16:45:45 UTC

Happy New Year. I was at the post office today so over the next 3 days you should be watching your mailbox.

hitmanmoke January 5 2006, 21:50:28 UTC

YAY! I'll have to be giving you a call sometime soon, I've got news.

jadedrog January 5 2006, 23:49:40 UTC

i think i sensed something after skimming your lj. call me soon! i would love to hear the news.

pandorasfox January 6 2006, 23:00:11 UTC

i keep meaning to reply to this and forgetting........

i have no idea how familiar you are with colorado or where you've been. hell, come to think of it i don't even remember which town you said you're living in now. *laugh* so feel free to totally ignore this if it's pointless

when i was a kid we went to colorado several times a year for skiing and stuff. in fact we have property half way up a mountain outside cripple creek too. i haven't spent much time there sense, but i do still have a few favorite places......

keystone- it was my fav resort as a kid. there is an awsome lodge there that had a huge dinner buffet that was amazing and one of those fireplaces so big you can walk into it. there is ice skating on the lake and tons of nifty shops/restaurants too.

but the one thing you absolutely MUST do if you have not is go pike's peak. yes, you can drive to the top, but don't.......you have to take the cog railway!!!! it's a ton of fun and you will see amazing stuff. it doesn't open till spring, but i promise it's worth ( ... )

jadedrog January 9 2006, 20:46:32 UTC

Manatou is about 5 hours from me. That will be a great trip for this spring! Thank you for the suggestions it sounds like a blast. It also looks like another country over there. There are so many wonderful things to see out here.

Do you know which clubs I should check out when I hit up Denver? There are a few on the International Goth Club Listings.

pandorasfox January 10 2006, 23:20:47 UTC

personally i've never been out in denver, but i know exactly who you need to talk to, slave1. she and her hubby live in denver and she djs at disentegration every week and i think a few other special events on occasion. she posts lots of pics of the club every week in her lj and there are always the newest fliers with what is going on. she is definitely the person you need to talk to, just tell her i sent you!

jadedrog January 11 2006, 21:52:30 UTC

shiny! thanks. i will definately hit her up.