Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox

Subject: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Peace
Date: 15 May 08 - 06:03 PM

YAHOO! http://www.sidedoorcoffeehouse.com/photosvideos.cfm

That old bugger with the red guitar, that's Adrien Doucette who goes by the name Beer on Mudcat.

I know you were worried about yer voice for that show--after the operation and all. Seems we oughta be sending the surgeon a BIG thank you.



I know that guy, really. AND, I can get his autograph.

Wonderful, Adrien. Please pass on my compliments to the group and accept my sincere applause. Lookin' forward to seeing you in June/July.

Bruce

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Peace
Date: 15 May 08 - 06:05 PM

Dang. Got all excited and forgot to hot-link it.

Scroll to the bottom under videos.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Peace
Date: 15 May 08 - 07:44 PM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: CarolC
Date: 15 May 08 - 07:53 PM

Great stuff, Beer!

Of course, I'm particularly partial to the squeezebox playing, but the rest of it's nice too.   ;-)

Love the musical selections.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: gnu
Date: 16 May 08 - 05:09 AM

Hehehe... I saw the clips yesterday, sent him an email and said that I wished "I had been there to applaud". Hmmmm.

Anyway, for those that may not be aware of the nature of the opoeration and the true accomplishment involved.... BTW, I edited (shortened) the following post a wee bit...

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Beer - PM
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 04:39 PM

Truth be known I had implants in my vocal folds about 2 years ago and it is only in the past 5 to 6 months that I have been able to carry a tune to a degree. That is the reason I had been refusing gigs. Oh, I've been going to local coffee house and gatherings as such doing two to three songs (out to one this evening.)but nothing like a half hour gig. I'm not nervous (well a little.) but more concerned with my wind stamina. I'm on heavy doses of medication which is controlling my arthritis very well but one of the side effects is shortness of breath.

Adrien

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 16 May 08 - 05:35 AM

Excellent!

Thanks for the link, Peace.

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: frogprince
Date: 16 May 08 - 11:01 AM

Man, how I would have loved to have caught that live. Maybe someday, somehow...         Dean

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Beer
Date: 16 May 08 - 01:34 PM

Thank you all for the kind words they do mean a lot.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: gnu
Date: 16 May 08 - 01:48 PM

Yeah, well, when there are good and kind people there will be good and kind words. Get used to it... for a long time to come, I hope.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: topical tom
Date: 16 May 08 - 03:09 PM

Great pics and videos, Adrien!I can just hear the stirring tunes and toe-tapping rhythms!Sorry we couldn't make that one but you know the reasons.See you at Apple Hollow music nights and in July!For the music. We'll be visiting at other times as well.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: CarolC
Date: 16 May 08 - 09:15 PM

Your voice sounds great, Adrien!

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Beer
Date: 16 May 08 - 09:29 PM

Thank you Carol. I respect all you do here on the Mudcat and I very much appreciate your feedback.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 May 08 - 11:23 PM

Well done, Adrien! I hope Kendall sees this. It would give him so hope, I think. You sound great, btw. Sure glad you are a Mudcatter!

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Bee
Date: 17 May 08 - 11:24 AM

I'm so happy for you, Adrien - a successful outcome! Good onya!

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: DannyC
Date: 17 May 08 - 01:20 PM

I really enjoyed seeing/hearing these clip. Thank you for posting it Bruce.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Peace
Date: 17 May 08 - 01:25 PM

Yo, Danny. We do be go get together at festival time, right? Make sure you save me a few hours, OK?

Ya know, Adrien sure LOOKS good, too. Just do yer best to keep him away from the goats.

Sorry, Ad. SOMEone had to say it.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: gnu
Date: 17 May 08 - 02:09 PM

Looks better than he did just after his trip to The Merrytimes. Ask him... just ask him... how much weight he gained eatin good Merrytimes surf and turf... and drinkin good Merrytime beers.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Beer
Date: 18 May 08 - 08:30 AM

Aaaah!!, thanks again all. You do know how to humble a person. Would have answered sooner but was busy away from this great toy.
Love you all,
Adrien

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Jeri
Date: 18 May 08 - 08:56 AM

I wanna know where 'heave away me jolly lads' came from. Similar to 'heave away me johnny lads'. Want to steal.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Beer
Date: 18 May 08 - 09:18 AM

The version that I do is from the Newfoundland group "The Fables". Other than that someone else may be able to help you.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Bob the Postman
Date: 18 May 08 - 11:59 AM

Lyrics, chords, midi, and score of the Fables' version of Heave Away can be found on GEST's site.

Hoisting a virtual Alpine in your honour, Beer.

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Jeri
Date: 18 May 08 - 12:04 PM

Thanks Bob, thanks Beer, and thank you GEST!

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: maeve
Date: 18 May 08 - 12:18 PM

That's great news, Adrien. I can't view the clip, but I'm so happy for your success!

Subject: RE: Review: Beer--Four Strings and a Squeezebox
From: Beer
Date: 18 May 08 - 10:01 PM

Alpine!!, Thanks Bob. I appreciate that. Haven't had an Alpine in a very long long time. Don't know where your from Bob but you must have a salt spray in your hair to know about alpine.
Thank you maeve.