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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 22 May 05 - 08:26 PM NOTICE: Because this thread has turned into a potty mouth forum for Martin, I, as the one who started it, have asked Max to close it.... I am sorry to all my Mudville friends who thought, like me, that it might be a little fun... It hasn't been... Max? MAX?????? BObert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Ptui!! Date: 22 May 05 - 03:28 PM Does he kiss his mother with that mouth? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Big Al Whittle Date: 22 May 05 - 01:47 PM Huckleberry Hound always told me there would days like these I don't know....licking rectums.... you do let yourself down Martin! Does your mum know, or did she ever think you would write such things? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 22 May 05 - 01:29 AM The Old Chat Forum had a Troll |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: jpk Date: 21 May 05 - 05:22 PM ole mg.donn't ya just love broken down old blowhard cowerds. plus he keeps telling everyone,just how much he enjoys playing with himself. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: robomatic Date: 21 May 05 - 02:40 PM Ron you wrote: And anybody who doesn't think much of the thread is still, as far as I know, free to go elsewhere. Ron, you're proving my point. 'nuff said |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 21 May 05 - 12:37 AM Demi-god is not exactly the best description. And anybody who doesn't think much of the thread is still, as far as I know, free to go elsewhere. But, just for having somehow encouraged Justa Picker to post his interlude, this thread is worth a helluva more than the vast majority of threads below the line (I mean,... Saddam's briefs?..duh) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: robomatic Date: 21 May 05 - 12:06 AM This weird little thread has established MG as a kind of forum demi-god. Enough of you missed him that you actually started a thread to invite him into! And I really liked Justa Picker's contribution. Keep 'em comin'. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 20 May 05 - 11:40 PM Gee, Martin-what happened to that "pretty good sense of humor" you were telling us about recently? They really need to up your dosage. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 20 May 05 - 11:37 PM Sorry, Alba, this one's fallen into the gutter too. Justa Picker-- Please put me on the list too--I definitely would like one of your CD's when it's ready. Guest HAH-- Yup, sure is interesting. Makes you kinda wonder exactly what sort of "high-power corporate job" doesn't require literacy. Sure hope I don't have stock in that company. Maybe it's Walmart-- that would explain it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Alba Date: 20 May 05 - 11:29 PM I guess the discussion is over about Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel too? I keep looking but a lot of the Threads aren't about the Subject anymore??:>) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,HAH!! Date: 20 May 05 - 11:24 PM "Ron Davies, your thread about me is unreadable......" Gee, Ron he admits it. He IS illiterate! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 20 May 05 - 11:21 PM Martin--you're still off your meds--and watch your blood pressure! It would be a true tragedy if we were to lose you. What would we do for comic relief? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 20 May 05 - 11:08 PM And you Ron Davies ARE the best spokesman for douche bag products. Your obsession with what you know nothing about is laughable. Must be because you are also a Mudcat Jew-hater. No one has me on any drug Ron. I'll talk about my musical abilities and tell you that you are a full of shit imbecile any time I please. How about right now: You are a full of shit imbecile, Ron Davies. Go fuck yourself with a frozen hot dog up your ass. I will be enjoying doing a guest banjo slot on a guy I know's CD he is recording Friday. That felt good to say, Ron. How was it for you? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 20 May 05 - 11:01 PM Ah, "Martin", as always the soul of good nature and tolerance--establishing yet again that he does not in fact play with any group--in fact it looks more and more likely that his foaming at the mouth about his musical abilities and accomplishments is just that--his extremely active fantasy life. Martin you really need to go back on the thorazine--or whatever they have you on. And actually it seems to be getting clearer what you got your medical discharge from the military for. Just spare us your less than persuasive advocacy of co-operation, not competition, in playing music. Believe it or not, you're not the best spokesman. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 20 May 05 - 10:21 PM jpk, it was obvious from the beginning that you were a poor picker. I've taught some things to many beginners freely, but I wouldn't wast my time with a jerk like you, because you couldn't be taught how not to be a douche bag first, and I don't play with douche bags. You would obviously be a poor student. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: jpk Date: 20 May 05 - 04:02 PM speaking of mg's not wanting to be around poor picker's,etc. i myself [and i am sure that i'am not the only one who feels this way] prefer to be around someone who can't play yet want's to learn, than to be around a [halfass] like martin who thanks he knows it all,but knows oh so little. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 20 May 05 - 03:01 PM Sinsull, why would I get "the joke"? bobert's area is 100s of miles away from me and I could not even tell you what side of the street the "Gateway" is on much less care. It's the very idea that he thinks that it is a joke which is what makes him have the personality of a malignant tumor. Many here know that I have a pretty good sense of humor, and I sit here and laugh at a lot of stuff, but there is much that I shake my head at and think why some folkies are some of the biggest morons there are. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ebbie Date: 20 May 05 - 02:37 PM Oh, Little Hawk, I'm sorry to have to tell you this: you just haven't caught on. The subject of the Bill is much more of a divisive one than you, in your innocence and naivety, are aware. I know several people who have not been able to sleep properly for days (nights?) when the subject has come up, however innocuously and without malice, on the Mudcat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Little Hawk Date: 20 May 05 - 02:27 PM Couldn't we just talk about William Shatner or something else that everyone can agree on amicably? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: SINSULL Date: 20 May 05 - 01:06 PM Been away for a few days... JustaPicker, you just get better and better. I have it on "Repeat" at the moment. Thank you. I am afraid Martin didn't get the "joke". There are no competitions at the Getaway, just lots of people, some incredibly talented/some not, some professional/some not, sharing their music and knowledge and themselves. Among my favorite Getaway moments was seeing a young woman who was just a beginner shyly asking Rick a question and getting his undivided attention and a one-on-one lesson. Anyone who can't be bothered wasting time with low or no talent players or who sees no merit in the the off key renditions performed by the new and the nervous won't be happy at the Getaway. After hours sessions are inclusive. And it is all about sharing happiness along with the music. Damn! Even I am gagging on the saccharine of that statement...but it's true. Finally, I don't know where you get your info on Ron Davies but it can't be the same Ron I know. The depth of his knowledge and the range of his talents are only exceeded by his willingness to share them. Of course, I have no knowledge of his genitals (size, shape, etc.) so I can't comment on that but his wife (quite stunning, by the way) seems content. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Alba Date: 20 May 05 - 11:33 AM Justa Picker...Pleeeze let us know when your CD is done and dusted and put me on the "advance order list" Neat click explaining how it was done too...Thank You Best of Wishes Jude |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 20 May 05 - 11:23 AM Oh and one last thing bobert. I'm glad you're mad about CarolC and it gets to you. You Jew haters and anti-American revisionists who lick Arab rectum always stick together. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 20 May 05 - 11:19 AM Ron Davies, your thread about me is unreadable and shows an obsessive, paranoid idiot is what your are. Basically, it's unreadable and a waste of time. I read two lines of it and realized that you are more fucked up than a heroin addict. bobert, I won't be there. I have my own gigs to play and would never play with such a complete asshole as yourself. I'll be recording a banjo part on 5 songs on a friend's CD this weekend. You will no doubt get up in front of people, pretend to be a black blues singer with the 3 chords you know, and easily make a penis head of yourself, effortlessly when you rant about me, about 800 miles away from where you live, where most everyone looks alike with their wide foreheads and eyes far apart. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 20 May 05 - 11:13 AM Tia, your ass smells a mile away, you cut pubic hari until you find one that bleeds, and you are so gay that you literally float. I'm glad I made your day. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 20 May 05 - 07:32 AM Sorry, Azizi- It ain't over quite yet (but maybe soon). I for one can't think of anything else "Martin" should hear--except to go back on his meds. And maybe Justa Picker or somebody else with the musical talent and technical expertise will contribute another wonderful interlude. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 20 May 05 - 07:01 AM "Martin"-- 4:59PM 19 May 2005--"I do like to read and occasionally contribute to the music section of which I am a country music historian along with a serious guitar collector." This is fascinating. In English it makes little sense, but if you translate it into German, it fits better (..".sowie ein Guitarsammler", as I recall. Now before you get your knickers in a twist (yet again), Martin, don't worry--I'm not accusing you of being a German. I'm sure you'd never live that down, and as you know, our main goal here is to make you happy--a goal which so far has eluded-- (look it up, "Martin")-- us. But if you're a country music historian along with a serious guitar collector, why don't you let the serious guitar collector comment so you can go back to work? OK, now, let's just look at one of your most recent contributions "above the line". Tricks to Playing Along With Others: "Martin Gibson"--"I just stay away from jams where there are poor players who don't know what they are doing" --(congratulations on spelling every word right, by the way). "Just stay away"--would you care to explain how your comment helps somebody who is trying to learn to play along with others? I don't know how we could ever get along without that bit of sage advice. As I recall, you have commented many times on snobbism. Care to look in the mirror? And "a serious collector of guitars". Assuming that is in fact meant to be you--you did in fact list a bunch recently--2 possibilities. 1) You're blowing smoke, as usual. 2) You indeed have a lot of dusty guitars and you've deprived a lot of people who would play the guitars better of the chance to do so. (Don't worry, I'm not including myself). At any rate your above comment pretty clearly indicates how deeply you believe in your recent pious exhortation-- (uh oh, another dictionary word for you, "Martin")-- that people should co-operate in making music, not compete--a laudable sentiment, but, as I pointed out earlier, just slightly hollow coming from you. Unwillingly, I'm forced to the conclusion that, even above the line, your absence would be survivable. You do provide a lot of entertainment below the line, but your one trick (profanity) is wearing a bit thin. However, I just have to tell you again, "Martin", how much it meant to me to have you call me a goon recently. Now, let's take the charitable interpretation--that for once you did know what you were talking about--it has to happen sometime, right? OK--a goon, in the US, is a pretty fearsome creature--somebody you don't want to tangle with in a dark alley. All my life I've wanted to have a bully afraid of me. Aside from the time I chased 2 would-be muggers to their stolen car,-- (true, by the way),-- it's never happened. "Martin"--you, my dear friend, are a classic bully. You try to push people around as much as you can. Guys who disagree with you are usually wacked-out pinkos, queers or another choice phrase. You especially try to bully women, in the most revolting way--but you're an equal-opportunity bigot--I remember your somewhat intemperate (to say the least) attacks on Kwanzaa, and Jews who have the temerity to disagree with you are branded "weak Jews" or even "not a real Jew". You use the the most vulgar, if unrelievedly stupid, approach you can muster. But you have a real problem in bullying people, in that the Net is, of necessity, a medium of words, and, aside from gutter language, --(I bow to your unparalleled mastery of that)--you have absolutely no chance in that arena. It's also fascinating that the only time we've managed to get you to establish yourself as legitimate (not just a troll) was when some people were implying you might well be a 14-year old girl (you'll be relieved to hear that I don't think you're a girl--no girl in her right mind would ever spend as much time in the gutter as you do, nor be so obsessed with her own masculinity.) I suppose there's still the possibility of a hermaphrodite. However, "Martin" must be somewhat insecure in his/her masculinity, to say the least. Perhaps he/she has never heard of quiet confidence. As I have mentioned before, I do have to thank you for providing a wonderful service in bonding people from all over the world together--so many feel the same about you. Pardon my skepticism that you are in any kind of music group whatsoever. Your track record of getting along with people is, shall we say, not stellar. But, "Martin", since you obviously spend so much time in the men's room, at least we can hazard a guess as to what your "high-paying corporate job" might be-(I hasten to add that we are not sure). (This is my only visit to "Martin" in the lower depths). Hey, "Martin"--just give me your address and my wife and I can drop you a postcard from Argentina or Brazil where one of my groups-- (but not my chantey group or my bluegrass group)-- will be on tour this summer. Where did you say your next tour would be? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Azizi Date: 20 May 05 - 06:42 AM Better yet-stop the fight all together and focus on the music. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Big Al Whittle Date: 20 May 05 - 01:28 AM if you want to be sure of a sensible conversation - Huckleberry Hound isn't such a bad idea. I bet in our quieter moments we could all learn a lot speaking to Huckleberry Hound - just like he was your friend. In the name of name Yogi, Boo Boo and Jellystone Park, peace be with you now and always. Okay seconds out....back to the fight you guys! Cut out the dirty stuff and fight like gentlemen! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: TIA Date: 19 May 05 - 08:43 PM Martin, many many times you have told people here that they have no life and should get out from behind their computers and live. Of course, you have told them that using your computer. Now, quick, make a comment about the smell of my ass or the size of my dick. No, no wait, instead, please make some funny comment that implies I'm gay. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Justa Picker Date: 19 May 05 - 08:40 PM click |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Rustic Rebel Date: 19 May 05 - 08:09 PM Justa Picker-I'm enjoying your picking right now. As always you are the virtuoso of some fine guitar pickin'. Thanks for the music. Alba, I agree with you about music files added to profiles. That would be a very nice addition to the cafe. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 19 May 05 - 07:57 PM Maybe I should be, but I ain't.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Peter Woodruff Date: 19 May 05 - 07:11 PM Just Play! We will decide! Are You guys chicken? Peter |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 19 May 05 - 06:13 PM Thanks, Ebbie, and now that MG has insulted my friend CarolC, who has pulled my butt outta many a fire here in Mudville, I'z gonna use that as just a little extra incentive at the Getaway where I fully plan to bring my half to the competition... Yeah, this mighta started out just funnin' but MG has said too many hurtfull things to too many foliks here who are my friends... So, he may want to blow this off as "stupid" (his words) but it ain't stupid no more... If he wants to prove to anyone that he is a real person with real talent then maybe he oughtta just bite the bullet and show... A no-show will speak volumes about what Martin isn't... Volumes... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: jpk Date: 19 May 05 - 06:09 PM hey martin,if above said is true?how [cum] you spend mostly 6 to 12 hours a day screwing around in the 'mud'cat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: CarolC Date: 19 May 05 - 06:01 PM You keep telling yourself that, Martoon, and some day it might just come true. In the meantime, you sure are spending a lot of time trying to justify yourself here in this thread. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 19 May 05 - 04:59 PM Wrong as usual, CarolC. I am not competing with Justa picker. He and I have always gotten along and my hat is off to him. I consider him a good guy and we have exchnaged more than a few pleasantries. However, my needs and wants here are quite different. I prefer to remain anonymous and if you have trouble with that, I guess that's just too bad. My identity is quite secure away from this forum. I do not come here for any sense of community because it's mostly bullshit anyway. I do like to read and occasionally contribute to the music section of which I am a country music historian along with a serious guitar collector. as far as below the line, this place is a complete joke because of a half dozen idiots like yourself who rely on it to justify your otherwise quite morbid existence. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: CarolC Date: 19 May 05 - 04:35 PM Sure, Martoon. Have a look in the mirror. Everything you have said about others, you, yourself, are far more guilty of than they. But I think the real reason you are pitching hissy fits today is because Justa Picker is getting more and better attention than you, and you just don't have the guts to get out from behind that cartoon character you always hide behind here in the Mudcat (so you won't have to take responsibility for being a schmuck), and let people know who you really are, and what sort of a musician you are (or aren't). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 19 May 05 - 04:18 PM No Carol, you don't speak the truth because you haven't a clue. You are the one defending yourself to what you call a cartoon. do you also defend yourself from Huckleberry Hound and Yogi Bear and other cartoon characters? You are out of touch completely with reality, CarolC. You talk and rant and carry on discussions with cartoon characters and people who you say don't exist. Get out from behind your computer and live life. You've no idea what is reality and what is on your screen. Mted, I have never said that I am 100% fiction. However, the name Martin Gibson is completely fictious. Most know that it is I who is doing all of the laughing! Or the truthful criticizing of some really fucked up internet people such as yourself. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: CarolC Date: 19 May 05 - 04:07 PM I don't hate you, Martoon. I can't hate you. From my perspective, you don't exist. To me, you are nothing but a cartoon. But you do hate me. And you hate me because I dare to speak the truth that you just don't want to hear. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: M.Ted Date: 19 May 05 - 03:55 PM Martin says, above, that he is 100% fiction--everyone figures he is all put-on-- If you are serious about anything, Martin, you would be about the only one who knows it--so far, everyone is having a good laugh, I hope you are too-- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 19 May 05 - 03:55 PM Wrong CarolC. you are always wrong, except for one thing. you hate me because I stick up for Israel and am a Jew. I don't care. I'm glad that I don't have to wake up to a foul smelling wench in a dirty trailer court in alabama like your husband who is your living dildo. I just think you are a complete and total asshole, whether you are a man or woman, not to mention the biggest anti-semite whore possible. You bet I take my music seriously, carolC. You are damn right about that. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: CarolC Date: 19 May 05 - 03:39 PM You are typical of the type of person who tap dances and doesn't take any responsibility for his actions. This statement describes you one hundred percent exactly, person who posts as Martin Gibson. "didn't mean it" or "just funnin" doesn't let you off the hook for being a schmuck. And neither does "I don't take any of the internet seriously, it's all just a big joke to me" let you off the hook for being a schmuck. And you are a schmuck. The fact that you don't see this is proof of the fact that you are a totally self-absorbed, puerile, egomaniacal, crybaby. You take it all very seriously, and you just can't stand it when you don't have complete control of everything that happens around you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Alba Date: 19 May 05 - 03:34 PM I agree Poppagator, in a room full of excellent Musicians it would indeed be difficult to "judge" who excelled...I think that it may then come down to delivery and personality not just Musical ability. It would be a fun thing to listen too though. I was kinda hoping that, in an non competitive sense of course, Justa Picker's Music click would inspire some others to do the same. In the help section someone had already asked if there was ever any thought given to Music Files of People's Music being added to their Profiles...I think that would fascinating and great insight to where People are coming from Musically (for those that wanted to attach a file of course) Bobert...you are funnin...a lot of people know when you are and when you ain't....it was "fun" for a while but sadly like a lot of Threads these days that start out as fun...this one has taken the inevitable dive from which I think recovery is hopeless. That's a shame yet again. Happy Guitar pickin to all. I'm away to listen to Justa Picker's Clip again:>) Jude |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ebbie Date: 19 May 05 - 03:26 PM Just for the record, Bobert is an excellent blues player, singer and arranger. Not to mention, a most interesting fellow whose mind is always active. I'm looking forward to hearing him again this fall. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Martin's Dog. Date: 19 May 05 - 03:23 PM Martin isn't a picker. He has to get his neighbor to tune his instruments. He's so bad even a tone deaf dog won't sing with him. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 19 May 05 - 03:10 PM You are damn right that there is no place for this kind of stupid musical competiveness and that is why from the beginning I didn't think it was funny, clever, or wanted to have anything to do with any kind of contest and said so at the beginning. Now the originator of the thread is backpedaling because of how stupid the orignal concept was and is on what his concept of "just funnin'" is. the same originator of the thread, in his completely obsessive way, again turned it into a political platform by bringing his political sour grapes into it almost from the beginning, proving once again that he is a moron and a left-wing kook of the most extreme. I'll tell you this, bobert. I can spot the serious musicians from the wannabees right away. I move as fast as I can away the musicians with your attitude. At the best bluegrass jam, you would be left to yourself, I can guarantee it. You are typical of the type of person who tap dances and doesn't take any responsibility for his actions. "didn't mean it" or "just funnin" doesn't let you off the hook for being a schmuck. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: PoppaGator Date: 19 May 05 - 02:05 PM Too bad that more of us don't have the equipment and know-how to post performances like JP did. I don't know, though: He set the bar pretty dern high ~ my playing would certainly suffer by comparison (a little bit, anyway)! Of course, Justa don't sing, so those of us who can passably self-accompany our own voices wouldn't have to feel that we're in direct competition with him... Which brings us back to the original subject of this thread: Since when is musicmaking a competitive sport? I mean, some folks can play really well, others hardly a lick, but can you or should you have to "rate" or "rank" one player against another? (Especially when both are reasonably competent?) I realize that various "championships" are held for different intruments and different styles, but the results have to be taken with a grain of salt. I mean, I'm sure that all the "finalists" in a fingerpicking contest are going to be excellent players, but how can I believe that the eventual "champion" is really any better than the player who finished #2? Now, I know that Bobert was just funnin' with us when he kicked this thing off, and certainly prompted a lot of discussion, some of it interesting, so the concept of a picking contest surely does hold plenty of interest. I just had to express my doubts about such a contest's ultimate validity... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 19 May 05 - 01:31 PM Bo, When JP posted his music, I thought this might generate a neat guitar pickin' dueling thread of sound files that could become standard fare up above the line in the Music Section. It still could. Something positive often comes from something negative. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 19 May 05 - 01:17 PM Ya know when I started this thread I figured it get maybe a half a dozen replies and fall into Max's black hole of boring threads... My motivation was jus' a little poke at MG and have a little fun an' maybe even lure him down to the Getaway. Okay, I really didn't think he'd come to the Getaway... It was never intended to become what GUEST labels an "otherwise negative, debased, perjorative thread" and I'm not sure that it quite hit that mark, though perhaps has the potential... Think I'll jus' leave it at that fir now... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bill D Date: 19 May 05 - 01:13 PM fags? tsk...now that is REALLY funny. "I heard that you weren't much of a player either" .... ok, I'm not....but who told? Ron...did you let my deep secret out so MG knows about me? Just for that, you can't borrow my tutu for the gay rights parade! (I am a fine predictor of MG/troll behavior, though, ain't I?) *grin* |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 19 May 05 - 01:08 PM Hey guys, isn't enough, enough? Bill D and RD, please don't stoop to MGs low level of discourse. No one "wins" in this discussion, but too many decent folks may lose peer respect, if that matters. Thanks |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 19 May 05 - 01:00 PM Bill D, of course I would expect you to defend Ron Davies. You fags always stick together. I thought that that two of you spent most of your non-working hours in a circle jerk. I heard that you weren't much of a player either. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Martin's Dog. Date: 19 May 05 - 12:56 PM I wish he would stop dipping my shit. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bill D Date: 19 May 05 - 12:43 PM "... a pompous snob who offends easily and worse yet, knows very little about music...." LOLOLOL...Ron Davies????? MG, you went off the deep end that time. Ron spends most of his non-working hours deep into more different music than you'll ever see in your lifetime. I have been at his house and PLAYED music with him for many years. In your search for more insults, you are simply making up idiocy. You really need another hobby. oh, never mind....you will just invent some nasty way to reply to THIS.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,steve-o Date: 19 May 05 - 12:23 PM Spoon feed me some dog-shit. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Steve-o Date: 19 May 05 - 12:02 PM Well, as you can all tell, the entertaining animosity of Chicago MG has descended into dipshitness. Thanks, Justa, for reminding us what Mudcat is really supposed to be about. When is the next CD going to be available...please? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 19 May 05 - 11:47 AM "Just like your priest, I am sure you are as phony as they come" Indeed Gibson just like your rabbid rabbi, as phony as you and him comes - not that you have ever come, someone has had it in for you that's for sure - you aint the father of your children |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 19 May 05 - 11:30 AM ron davies, I really don't have anything to prove to you or anyone here. I am not nearly as big an egomaniac as you are. I also think that no but you is truly a bigger prick. I know that you offend so easy but you love coming back for more. It's not even a question of being in the gutter, which is just a lame excuse that you have for wearing panties. You see, Ron, your words really mean absolutely nothing to me. You are the absolute worst type of person I would want to associate with, a pompous snob who offends easily and worse yet, knows very little about music. so keep answering me and I will keep telling you to open wide while I continue to shove a big turd down your already halitosis throat. Ron, when I first came to Mudcat, I realized that it was your type of pigsnout attitude that was the problem here. That is why I just enjoy it so much to watch you squirm when you hear a naughty word. Just like your priest, I am sure you are as phony as they come. Eat the shit you shit, Ron Davies. Gutters are great for draining rainwater off of roofs and for looking down on pricks like yourself. you learned how to pick your ass, now learn how to pick a guitar. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ebbie Date: 19 May 05 - 11:17 AM So cool, JP. Is it one of your own? JustaPicker is a truly great picker. Has everyone heard his picking on the various Mudcat Cafe Blue Plate Special CDs? Not to mention his compilations on a whole CD. Several years ago, I heard a tune called 'Buckdancer's Choice' (Sam McGee) and posted a thread about it asking if anyone knew it. JP answered that he does it. Long story short: Michael sent me a CD chockfull of his picking that just blows me away. And not just picking- he plays other instruments masterfully. Now if he would only learn to sing. *G* (That's a joke, OK?) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Azizi Date: 19 May 05 - 11:13 AM Justa Pickin, Thanks for that sound clip. I really liked it. Not that it matters, but I'm curious how you and others would categorize it. It sounds like jazz to me. [Oops, is that a dirty word here? I meant it as a compliment.] Azizi |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: M.Ted Date: 19 May 05 - 10:36 AM Now they're going to have to move this up to the music threads, JP-- Superb guitar picking to be sure, but the recording really deserves a mention, too--more than a mention, it is cleaner and sweeter than the leading brand, with better balance across the strings than one hears in a lot of the stuff that is not "home recorded"--One thing, though--after a couple quick listens, I tried to play along--couldn't keep up--I think you've got more fingers than I do! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Tinker Date: 19 May 05 - 10:03 AM WOW !!! I got shivers..... thanks Justa Picker that was soul soothing. tinker |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 19 May 05 - 10:01 AM Ate yur heart out Chet! So good I listened to it twiced an' a haff. A nice way to interject something positive into an otherwise negative, debased, pejorative thread. Thanks. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Alba Date: 19 May 05 - 09:10 AM yes indeed....the only word that comes to mind...Sweeeeeeeet. What a neat way to start the day. Thanks for that Justa Picker. Jude |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 19 May 05 - 09:09 AM yep...real tasty JP ... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: harpgirl Date: 19 May 05 - 09:02 AM SWEEEEEEEETTTTTT!!!!! (JP) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 19 May 05 - 08:13 AM Yes, Justa Picker, that was just wonderful. It 's really true that in some situations music beats words hands down. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 19 May 05 - 06:58 AM Yeah, thankee J-Picker, fir yer contribution... It oughta be a good reminder to Martin that he ain't the only person in Mudville who owns a guitar... I'm not expectin' him to post some of his music and if he did I would be highly suspect that it weren't him... Meanwhile, being severly compudder challenged, I'll have to do mine live at the Getaway... You comin', J-Picker? I'd be real nice to hook up wid ya... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: heric Date: 19 May 05 - 01:47 AM wow! what a refreshing and disarming interlude was that. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: dianavan Date: 19 May 05 - 01:31 AM Justa Picker - That was very sweeeeeeeeet! You win! Now if we can just get Bobert and MG to submit a recording, we could settle this dispute. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Justa Picker Date: 19 May 05 - 12:10 AM This friendly diversion brought to you by the following out-take of a current home recording project. Out-take..because the mic that recorded the acoustics ALSO recorded the sound of the click track leaking from my dogshit headphones. (Note to self: Invest in noise blocking headphones.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 18 May 05 - 11:46 PM "Martin"-- Thanks for calling me a goon. That's never happened before. I had no idea how afraid you are of me. But I assure you (again)--neither Bobert nor I am in every shadow--you don't need to be afraid. Don't you ever think before you post? I know you have only a passing acquaintance with English--but why don't you ever look up a word?--after all that one is only 4 letters long--your kind of word. Sweet dreams (hope you can stay out of the gutter). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 18 May 05 - 11:36 PM Ebbie-- Wouldn't you agree that to make it authentic "Martin Gibson" you really need the scatalogical element? I have it on good authority that this is how he "interprets" his favorite song. She walks thruh the f------ corn leding down to the c--------river Her a-- shawn like gold in the f------ morning sun She tuk all the c--- that a f------ pur boy cud give her And left me to f------die like a goddam c---------- with the runs (You also need "Martin"s patented spelling). I'm sure that in his circles he's in big demand. Fascinating that for all his protestations that we mean nothing to him, he's now trying desperately to establish his authenticity. Also fascinating that he can't do it. Audition for getting more gigs: What part did you like the best? The end. You mean the last guitar riff? No. I mean when you stopped and it was over. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 18 May 05 - 11:04 PM No, BB. bobert would win on kazoo because he has given so many hummers to his boyfriends he is an expert on it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: beardedbruce Date: 18 May 05 - 11:00 PM Martin, just remember YOU have the choice of weapons. How about kazoos? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 18 May 05 - 10:58 PM Here's something for morons like bobert to ponder as they try to entertain There is one person on Mudcat who knows who I really am. But they are sworn to secrecy and I trust that person completely and he/she is a very old friend. This person is a regular here as much as I am. That person does know that: A) I do live in Chicago B) I am pretty much what I say I am here c) I have a day job but am an active musician D) I'm having a lot of fun yanking the chains of obsessives like bobert and goons like Ron Davies. E) I'm very happily married with two sons and a step-son F) That in real life, I am the most bluntly truthfully honest person you would ever meet. G) That cyberspace is just one big cartoon and that putting too much of an emphasis on it as the reality in your life reveals a 2 dimensional person. That person is here and knows and is nodding his/her head in approval at what I am saying. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 18 May 05 - 10:34 PM Peter, If you show at the Getaway, I'll danged well perform... Jus' as I did last year... But this year? Gonna take it to a new level 'cause, after all, Iz gonna be kickin MG worthless butt at the same time... So if you ain't got yer reservations, get 'um 'cause I'm gonna be deliverin' the goods, Martin 'er no-Martin... No brag, jus' fact.... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Peter Woodruff Date: 18 May 05 - 09:44 PM Do we actually get to hear you guys perform? I would love to be the third picker. Peter |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 18 May 05 - 09:08 PM No, no, no... Ahhhhh, RR, you keep yer eye on the prize... Ahhhh, I weren't talklin' about mature womenz but MG, who is not yet a mature womanz buit would like to be??? That make any sense??? Din't ,ake much sense to me either when I was 13, 'er almost 13... But like I said, we 50ish males need as many wonenz fixarin' as we can get... Sho nuff... So fixate away... Gonna benefit one of our gray brothers.... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: M.Ted Date: 18 May 05 - 09:07 PM GUEST--you can't just say "moronic sociopath" and expect people to know who you're talking about-- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Rustic Rebel Date: 18 May 05 - 08:19 PM Hey now Bobert, you saying there's something wrong with fixating on a male sex organ? Damn! I must be an obsessive ,compulsive with a side of disorder! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 18 May 05 - 08:11 PM Sniff.... Yer right, GUEST.... But ever since I found out that MG is a 13 year old girl, I just can't help myself.... Ahhhhhh, not that I'm into 13 years old girls anymore, mind you... But there was a time... Her name was Nina Williams and she was 13, had red hair and I was 12, almost 13 and I thought she was like a grown up.... Ahhhhh, kinda like MG thinks about her 13 year old self.... But, hey, yer right and I am shamefull and will try to be a better boney hillbilly in the future.... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 18 May 05 - 08:05 PM What's wrong with you Bobert? If you must lavish attention on someone can't you find someone more deserving than the resident moronic sociopath. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 18 May 05 - 07:57 PM He wasn't... He is a 13 years old girl mascuradin' as a 40 something guy who would love nuthin' more than to hook up with a 13 years old girl on the innernet... Now that's purdy sick... But, hey, that's out lovable, 'er not so lovable, MG.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Big Al Whittle Date: 18 May 05 - 07:47 PM well I'm sure glad all that trouble has been sorted, by the way who was that masked man.......? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: PoppaGator Date: 18 May 05 - 07:37 PM Yo Bobert, You know, there are guys lurking on the internet who'd like nothing better than to meet a 13 year old girl as dirty-minded and potty-mouthed as MG. Let's hope you're not opening a nasty can of worms here! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 18 May 05 - 07:34 PM Well, gol danged.... Looks like this thing hit a hunnerd anfd folks were havin' so much fun that no one posted "100".... How refreshin'... And loved yer *Martin lyrics*, Eb.... And, P-Gator, not to worry. Martin will get around to you... He ignored me quite a bit in te early going but once yer on his (or her) list, yer on... BTW, word on the street is that MG is actually a 13 year old girl from Springfield, Ill. which is just douth of Chicago.... And she has no real musical skills.... Hmmmmm, maybe this expalins MG's fixations on male sex organs??? Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: robomatic Date: 18 May 05 - 07:14 PM Anything for a fellow Alaskan m'dear ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ebbie Date: 18 May 05 - 06:38 PM hahahha Thanks for the unexpected, robo! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: robomatic Date: 18 May 05 - 06:27 PM Ebbie: YOU INSPIRED ME! My real 'brudda' told me that joke which I only typed the first half of, inspired by your version of Martin's lyrics. A lounge act is interrupted by a well dressed guy from 'joisey who looks like a thug, er excuse me, tug. he'd like his brudda to take the mike for a song but "play it in 5/4 time." Eventually the player figures out how to do this, the brudda takes the mike and belts out: "SOME ENCHANTED F-----' EVENING!" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ebbie Date: 18 May 05 - 06:03 PM So, play it in 5/4, robo! It would no doubt be texturely interesting. Seriously - a man I know is an excellent accordion player. I've never known anyone else that I would classify as such. It is not my favorite instrument. Dale Wygant (he's also a clarinetist) plays a lot of different styles. He's part of a group that does jazz and cajun and swing and just about everything you can imagine. By himself, he does a lot of Eastern and mid-Eastern music. Once I was listenig to him play for an International Folk Dance revue. At one point he said, Now this next one is a Hungarian tune and it has 11 beats to the measure. I listened carefully and decided, OK, I guess I hear 11. Then he said, And the one I'm going to do now is a Bulgarian tune and it has 13 beats to the measure. No problem - I'll just add two more. I gave up. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: robomatic Date: 18 May 05 - 05:46 PM I have to say I've learned something from this thread. There's probably more'n one born ever' minute. ______________________________________________________________ "My brudda would like to sing 'Some Enchanted Evening' and he wants ya t'play it in 5/4 time." "But 'Some Enchanted Evening' is in 4/4 time." "My brudda would like to sing 'Some Enchanted Evening' and he wants ya t'play it in 5/4 time." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: PoppaGator Date: 18 May 05 - 05:40 PM For Marty to give us a listen to his recording, he'd have to reveal his real-life identity. I'm not holding my breath waiting for that to happen! Of course, that's the same reason why he'll never show up to take up Bobert on his pickin' challenge, either. And I suppose that's OK ~ things just wouldn't be the same around here with a Martin Gibson who owned up to his parallel 3D existence. I'm surprised at MG's silence in regard to my cage-rattling. Almost everyone else gets a response (insults, name-calling, whatever), but not me. Perhaps I'm hitting too close to home ~ ?? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ebbie Date: 18 May 05 - 05:37 PM Oh, I didn't realize you intrepret songs. You mean, like this? You are my f****** sunshine, My only f******sunshine You make me f******* happy When skies are f****** grey You'll never f******* know, you f****** How much I f****** love you Pleae don't take the f****** sunshine away You f***** :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 18 May 05 - 05:36 PM 'Cause if it were any good then whoever it was that he got to do it fir him might want royalties... Meanwhile, if he was all that good, he'd show up at the Getaway and prove it... No matter... The better half of the dueler's will be there... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 18 May 05 - 05:21 PM Maybe, but maybe not. It's a 4 song demo that represents what I do. I interpret various songs. The demo was made to give to club owners for that reason. when you start selling records, you are now involved with paying royalties to publishers. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Fund raiser. Date: 18 May 05 - 05:05 PM Why don't you sell your demo here on the Cat? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 18 May 05 - 04:23 PM It's just a demo, to use for getting more gigs. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Steve-o Date: 18 May 05 - 04:21 PM I'm not so pompous and arrogant that I wouldn't buy your album when it comes out. Let us know when it does, Mr. Impressive- I'd love to hear your pickin'. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 18 May 05 - 03:06 PM steve-o I come to this thread because it has my name in it, so please stop talking with your flapping rectum. I never said my gigs were high paying. I said my day job was. But they do pay and when they don't they are still rewarding in other ways. As far as my new demo session I did in the studio last monday, it went excellent. BTW, i don't do covers of those people you mentioned, but they all were very successful at what they did. You show what kind of pompous ass you are for ridiculing them. for some reason, your immense arrogance and what is and what is not in demand is far from being impressive, steve-o buddy-o. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Really? Date: 18 May 05 - 02:54 PM Now lounging in a bathtub can be an enjoyable experience at any time, but I wasn't aware that Martin Gibson's planning on taking his annual bath this coming Saturday qualified as a "nice gig lined up for next Saturday for a private function." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Steve-o Date: 18 May 05 - 02:34 PM "I will be in the studio tommorrow night working on a new demo and I have a nice gig lined up for next Saturday for a private function. Thanks for all of the attention. It's irrelevant to me." He sure does return to this thread a lot for a guy who's not interested, don't you think? I'm sure all the stuff about his demos and high-paying gigs is true though- we all know how much covers of Jimmy "Honeycomb" Rogers, Trini Lopez, and Vaughn Monroe songs are in demand. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 18 May 05 - 02:30 PM but my dad was right. get a good education and work hard. So, when I tell you that I do work for a Fortune 100 company and make good money, I'll swear on his grave anytime for his fine guidance. And yes, I can pick with anyone. guitar, banjo, bass, whichever is the most needed. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Big Al Whittle Date: 18 May 05 - 01:36 PM we don't have to be socialised - we're musicians. martin has some interesting and colourful opinions, but then so did my dad, and he was wrong. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: PoppaGator Date: 18 May 05 - 01:28 PM Much as I hate to say it, I think it's pretty likely that "Martin" is indeed a pretty fair picker. If he weren't a player, what the hell would he be doing here, among so many of us who disagree with him about just about everything outside of music? According to my latest theory, the elite job and high income are more likely to be figments of his imagination than the intrumental prowess. There are loads of deluded low-to-middle-income Americans who toe the Republican/Neoconservative line because of their pathetic belief that they, somehow, are going to become one of the privileged few whose greed needs to be protected from taxes intended to serve the common good. MG shows all the earmarks of a member of these brainwashed masses. He's probably not highly socialized, and probably spends a lot of time by himself polishing his instrumental technique (and perhaps polishing one of his intruments as well, ha ha, the much-maligned skin flute). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 18 May 05 - 10:59 AM Ron Davies, yep most is totally true, except what you lie about. So glad you love to take the time to analyze everything. I'm glad you find it so interesting. On the other hand, your life and posts here totally bore me, except for the morbid curiousity that I have on your fixation for what I write here. Maybe you are the one who needs medication for that condition. I figure that you like to read colorful grafiti in the men's room also and then come out and pretend to be completely offended. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 17 May 05 - 11:48 PM I think we're all aware that nobody need either post to or read a given thread. That said: "Martin"--- You're absolutely right about credibility on Mudcat-- you just can't believe everything you read here, can you? Now let's see--on Mudcat you've told us you live in a million-dollar house; you've given wonderful market advice (such as buying "mature" (read: rotting) stocks.....Walmart--to pick a purely theoretical example); you've just gotten a promotion and a raise; you can play uncounted numbers of instruments (and all at the same time, of course)---though you're obsessed with just one instrument, something called the "skin flute", whatever that is--but it must be your true virtuoso instrument. You have a nice gig lined up; you're working on a new demo----and the list goes on. I'm sure it's all absolutely true--- (even though it actually seems questionable that you can get along with people enough to even be in a group of any kind--your advice, that it's more important to play with people rather than compete, rings strangely hollow coming from you--I wonder why.) Nonetheless I'm absolutely sure every bit of it is completely true. And even if it isn't, it makes your life easier to accept. So that's good. We all want you to be happy. But please, you really do need to go back on your thorazine (or whatever they have you on.) And what did you say you got a medical discharge from the military for? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Big Al Whittle Date: 17 May 05 - 08:35 PM bout 15 years ago - I first realised I was getting old. I recall the day. I went with a couple of friends one freeze your tits off January morning to a local technical college to learn how to log on, switch a computer on, and surf the net.... anyway ten minutes later, there I am ....sulkily putting names into Yahoo for information about people I knew too much about anyway.... Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, etc. the lady next to me leans over and said, what are you talking on line about.....oh just music! I'm talking to Jim in Sydney. Jim asked, what are you wearing? Oh gosh Jim - don't be surprised! but I've got to put my nurses uniform on in an hour and go to work at the clinic....it's white nylon and it's so thin you can see right through it! but its still early morning here, and I'm putting off putting even that on.... its SO hot here in Spain, i'm just sitting here in my panties.....etc I'd not thought about that day for years and then this morning I read Martin's spunky replies and VERY personal comments....and I thought you lot... you're all 'Jim in Sydney' to this guy and he's getting off on it! all the best big al whittle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Ralph Stanlee Date: 16 May 05 - 11:57 PM Martin was a bit late checking in today--the mailroom is always extra busy on Monday mornings--You should have finished that associate degree program, old Buddy-- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: jpk Date: 16 May 05 - 04:43 PM p.s. if you look close enough,you will see that all the things martin is critical of,are the very things that has shown himself to do,or that he has said that he does,or has done.so leave the poor 'thing' alone,least for as long as he enjoys raggen about hisself. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: jpk Date: 16 May 05 - 04:33 PM they say that if you put enough monkeys on type writters,given enough time,they might write a good play.well maybe,if you put enough martins on guitars,they might just be able to limp out a tune by accident.[hopefully,tis an experament that twill nought a happen,sein hows one o'them tis foul enouf;] |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 16 May 05 - 02:14 PM Actually bobert has witness to him being a gay. Ron Davies, I knew I would get to ya. It's so easy. You are like a nice Catholic girl should be, Ron. Watch out for friction throwing that skin flute of yours a bit sharp. What a riot ripping this moron. As for credibility on Mudcat, what's the difference, really? This will never be real life to me anyhow. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: M.Ted Date: 16 May 05 - 01:23 PM "Political opposition can never absolve gentlemen from the necessity of a rigid adherence to the laws of honor and the rules of decorum. " Aaron Burr to Alexander Hamilton June 21, 1804 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 16 May 05 - 12:32 PM nope - Bobert has witnesses to his being a guy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Paco Rabanne Date: 16 May 05 - 12:26 PM I reckon Bobert and Martin Gibson are the same woman posting under two separate names. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,M. Cyrano de Bergerac Date: 16 May 05 - 12:18 PM Ah! We have an American challenging an American! But, mes amis, the American Code clearly states: If either principal, on the ground, refuse to fight...it is the duty of his second to say to the other second: "I have come upon this ground with a coward, and have to tender you an apology for my ignorance of his character; you are at liberty to post him." This is in the work by George Hooper, which is entitled "Down the River; or, Practical lessons under the Code Duello" (New York: E. J. Hale, 1874), p. 247. Eh maintenant, you must reconcile, pluck, or be posted. It is your choice. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 16 May 05 - 10:20 AM Bobert spelled the word equidistant correctly in the first post to this thread. Kudos fer dat. It causes me to wonder whether next year a Bobert/MG spelling bee might also be a real crowd pleaser. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 16 May 05 - 08:31 AM Now thats some fine typin' there Robo... See, practice do make perfect... Sho nuff do... You keep at now 'cause it'll jump the ship on ya in a heartbeat... An' whads this 'bout am 8" pick? Huh? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: robomatic Date: 16 May 05 - 08:00 AM Well, I'm sure I haven't seen it ALL, but 'n sum ya-hoo starts a thread 'n order to solisit abuse from o'r dear ol' MG, ah shore feel ahm gittin' thar Bobble burt yo sho sum gud 'nuff mutherplucker, now yo go bak to 'r thread bout gittin' long wid' dose bears! mebbe if'n yore po-lite yo kin find wun waddle playwidyu. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bainbo Date: 16 May 05 - 04:12 AM I keep getting e-mails offering me an 8" pick (I think). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: The Shambles Date: 16 May 05 - 04:06 AM This is (at least in its inception) a music or culture related thread. Perhaps some anonymous volunteer will move it upstairs? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Kaleea Date: 16 May 05 - 03:20 AM Well now, I suppose that my trash can (it's galvanized, too!) bass needs no pick. However----Bass player in our band plays the Bass Violin uses his fingers, a bow, AND a gigantic sized guitar-type plastic PICK. It's about 8 inches tall. I don't know where the boy got it, but when we're doing some of the "everybody's flatpickin'" tunes, he pulls it out to use on his bass. Darndest thing I've seen in a pick. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Clinton Hammond Date: 16 May 05 - 02:31 AM You'd know Shambles.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: The Shambles Date: 16 May 05 - 02:14 AM If you pick it - it only tends to get worse. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 15 May 05 - 11:21 PM So, "Martin", you combine paranoid delusions with delusions of multi-instrumental prowess. You are certainly one for the books. Don't bother to tell us about alleged paying gigs. Based on your past history, you are, sadly, not credible. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 15 May 05 - 08:48 PM Ah, "Martin", back to the gutter again. Well at least you'll be more at home there. Perhaps you'll tell us about your experiences playing the skin flute in your band. I've never heard of a band using that instrument. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: M.Ted Date: 15 May 05 - 07:53 PM 100% of it, Eb--but that's the whole point, isn't it? And Martin! Be careful! These people are not what they seem! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 15 May 05 - 07:40 PM Well, heck, Martin.... I was gonna *give* you a lesson in pickin' but I reckon yer happy just playin' at the beginner/intermediate level??? Go figure???.... But I'm glad yer at least havin' some fun being embarrassed on a daily basis here in Mudville... BTW, I knew you wouldn't accept the challenge, not because you like keeping you anon status but because you really would hate gettin' whupped up on by an ol' hillbilly who you say needs to "take a few more lessons first". Haha... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 15 May 05 - 07:10 PM Yeah Ron Davies. Sure there are instruments in bluegrass that don't use a pick. I heard that you play a pretty mean skin flute in time with the Wabash Cannonball. bobert, picking challanges bore me. Making good music with people interests me. Take a few more lessons first. As for a few Mudcatters having my "number" (correctly spelled, bobert), who cares. I'm having fun with those few. BTW, if there is a "real" Martin Gibson somewhere, I could care less. He should change his name. Maybe to something like Ron Davies, a real man with a real name, but a chest like a woman. Ron, men stand when they go pee-pee. Didn't you learn that? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 15 May 05 - 06:19 PM Well, gol danged, Martin. You say you can play a banjo, a guitar, a bass, a trombone, a zylaphone and a kazoo all at the same time??? Hmmmmmmmm? I'm glad you ain't showin' cause I'z always had trouble with mixing the trombone in with the others... Seems they just don't make a handy stand fir it to play while playin' all the others at the same time.... But we will sho nuff miss actually seein' and hearin' ya gettin' yer butt kicked in the pickin' challenge at the Getaway by this ol' hillbilly but not to worry.... Plenty of folks got yer nummer right here in Mudville.... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST, Eb Date: 15 May 05 - 05:09 PM Which part of "100%" don't you understand? *G* |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: M.Ted Date: 15 May 05 - 04:26 PM I was worried that Martin had deserted for greener pastures--but, fortunately, he is still around. 100% fictitious, or not, he is still a barrel of fun. Still haven't figured out if the 100% fictitious includes the music part-- For those who are curious, there is a real guitarist/performer named Martin Gibson who has been mentioned in another thread-- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 15 May 05 - 01:48 PM Also, "Martin", someday you might want to open your eyes long enough to realize that even in a bluegrass group, there are instruments which don't use a pick. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 15 May 05 - 01:41 PM Congratulations on emerging from the gutter, "Martin". Hope you don't feel homesick. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Clinton Hammond Date: 15 May 05 - 01:16 PM "Thanks for all of the attention. It's irrelevant to me." Wow... you wish that were true almost as much as we do MG... and your feeble protestations will only prove my point... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Chicken George Date: 15 May 05 - 01:13 PM "Kut kut kut ku-TA-A-A-A-kut!!" (Would you have expected anything else?) The only kind of picking Martin Gibson is adept at is picking his nose. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST, Ebbie Date: 15 May 05 - 12:58 PM I finally, finally get it. 'Fictitious' is what it's all about. 'Fantasy' is another name for it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 15 May 05 - 12:36 PM One last thing bobert. You have to be able to play guitar, banjo, upright and electric bass all at the same time like I can before I will meet you in any kind of challange. Playing with just one hand will lose. Really man, you ought to get your head examined. Just because someone like myself irritates you so bad on a web forum that is the center of your life doesn't mean you have to hang around with guys like Ron Davies who still refers to his first Mel Bay book in order to figure out how to hold a pick. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Once Famous Date: 15 May 05 - 12:30 PM Wow. Been away for a couple of days to pick up my son and his tons of laundry at college and come back to bobert's insecurities. Really folks. I've been playing with the best for decades no matter what their political persuasion. bobert might know how to play, but his attitude is still strictly an amateur. I really wouldn't waste my time on this as I have too much fun playing for fun and money. I have nothing to prove to bobert or anyone except that he really ought to get a real grip on his life both musically and with his family. While he's shooting off his mouth here, I am truly laughing at him and many of you, who need my ficticious name but not necessarily my 100% ficticious life to keep you amused. But for your entertainment, I will be in the studio tommorrow night working on a new demo and I have a nice gig lined up for next Saturday for a private function. Thanks for all of the attention. It's irrelevant to me. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Tweed Date: 15 May 05 - 11:01 AM What's this?? If MG is yore father and is really Jewish, then that means that you is too Boberdz!!! You ain't gonna be able to eat no Christmas ham nor turkey nor possum feet nor nothin' other than kosher dills an' Hebrew Nationals on Christmas day..... You habv really opened yoreself a can o' worms with this deal....I'm still with you though. I can change yore strings faster than you can break 'em. I ain't never tried headbuttin' nobody but whatever it takes, count me in. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 15 May 05 - 10:12 AM Meant no disrespect there, Ron.... Some of my best friends are bluegrass players... (tongue in cheek). And recently a few bluegrassers have have popped up, banjo's in tow, at Archie Edwards Barber Shop for the Saturday, ahhhh, *blues* jams... But we still have 'um out nummered... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 15 May 05 - 10:01 AM Actually, I really like (and play) bluegrass). Fortunately, "Martin" is by no means representative of bluegrass players. (But I really like Ron Thomasson's turn of phrase.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 15 May 05 - 09:02 AM Not sure about Christmas dinner there, Tweezer, as MG claims to be Jewish??? And, yeah, Ron... I fully unnerstand the mindset of the bluegrass player. (Did you say "mind"set, Bobert? Hmmmmm? Like what mind?) Speakin' of which never*mind* my commentary on bluegrass players... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Tweed Date: 15 May 05 - 08:13 AM What?? Martin Gibson is the Boberdz father? Stunning news, ...in fact I am stunned more insensible then usual by all this. do what you gotta do Bobert, I'm with you all the way, just take it easy on the old man as you know you'll probably end up eatin' Christmas dinner with him somewhere down the line. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ron Davies Date: 15 May 05 - 08:05 AM This "duel" will never happen, particularly at a Getaway. 1) As a gutless wonder in good standing, realizing that his own guitar prowess is in fact questionable in such company, and with paranoid fantasies to boot, "Martin Gibson" will never show. Consider the facts that he has somehow never managed to summon the courage to stand behind anything he has ever said with his real name, that he whines to higher authority about alleged impersonation of him-- (why anybody would want to is an unanswered question)-- and that he suspects either Bobert or me to be behind anonymous postings he doesn't like. With his delightful attitudes, he no doubt is afraid that some of his teeth might be handed to him (he may not place much credence in folkie pacifism). 2) Since his musical tastes and knowledge are as broad as his attitudes on other subjects, he has no interest in any kind of folk music but bluegrass. As I noted in another thread, Dry Branch Fire Squad, which combines good solid traditional bluegrass with a wicked dry sense of humor, has a lead singer named Ron Thomason, an English teacher in fact. Ron once observed "We believe in aggressive ignorance in bluegrass music". Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Exhibit A, "Martin Gibson". |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 15 May 05 - 08:01 AM Ouch! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Kaleea Date: 15 May 05 - 03:55 AM I'm rooting for you, Bobert! Might I suggest Light Sabers at 20 paces? Or will Martin just come to your door & say, "Bobert, I am your father!" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 14 May 05 - 11:24 PM Danged if I know, Michael...;. Seems dome folks know of a 'real" Martin Gibson who ain't a jerk and can actually play some fine folk.... Then, if would seem, that we have a wantabee in the Martin Gibson who regularially posts here with a bung of Bushite crap... Heck if I know who is whom but all I know is that Iz apparently challanged one er both of them to public pickin duel... I hope the Mudville version will show but if the real one shows, hey, since I issued the challenge I gonna do what I can do... Which is pick my brains out... Ahhhhh, firget that that... Didn't come out too good... Hey, I'll be there and whoever shows Iz gonna take it to the next level... I promise.... An', no matter the turnout, yer gonna wanta be in the concert hall when I take on whomever... MG 'er MG... So, if yer on the fence about the Getaway, get off it now 'cause Iz comin' and Iz bringin' the fire.... No brag, just fact... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: michaelr Date: 14 May 05 - 11:05 PM No surprise that our # 1 troll won't respond. Show himself in meat-space? That would take courage. But Bobert, what's this about the REAL and the FAKE Martin Gibson? Are there two people using the fake name? Or is there an actual musician by that name?? I always figgered OUR MG was a real troll and a fake musician!??!? Somebuddy please enlighten me. Cheers, Michael |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 14 May 05 - 09:01 PM Well, come on wid ya... If ya need a ride from the airport, let me know an' I'll fetch ya.... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: freda underhill Date: 14 May 05 - 08:50 PM this is enough to get me to the getaway! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 14 May 05 - 08:48 PM Now, now, GUEST... As fir listenin' to recordin's, Tap, that ain't gonna cut it... Nah, this one has to be live... That brings out that litgtle bit of extra adenaline an' forces ya to take it to a higher level... But seems as if Martin has disappeared here lately so as of now, it's a mute point... But, tell ya what, they got this concert thing at the Getaway and it don't matter if Martin shows 'cause I'll be there and, hey, if I get one song than that will be the one I'll let stand as my offerin' to duel... And I'll be all over the place in that one song... But I sho nuff hope our MG decides to bring his stuff... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 14 May 05 - 07:34 PM If it's about being butt-pickers I say they both tie for the win |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,Rapaire Date: 14 May 05 - 06:50 PM Judging? No problem. Put 'em behind a curtain and don't tell anybody who's which. Or record 'em and don't label the recordings except "1" and "2". In fact, make it really fair by doing it "double blind." You don't even need for 'em to meet if you record 'em. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: number 6 Date: 14 May 05 - 12:08 AM I think I'd rather put on a Doc Watson cd and listen to it .. then get involved in this. sIx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 13 May 05 - 11:35 PM The weasel has disappeared. Big Surprise! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ebbie Date: 13 May 05 - 10:16 PM Just say "kan do", Ken. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,KT Date: 13 May 05 - 10:09 PM yes, come, khandu, DO! It's a great musical weekend with fabulous folks!! Check out the photos on the photos page and you'll see. A good time is had by all!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bill D Date: 13 May 05 - 09:42 PM as to WHERE...it is in Maryland, just off I-95 and just south of the Pennsylvania border...quite handy to the Baltimore-Washington airport (BWI) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Alba Date: 13 May 05 - 08:55 PM LOL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ebbie Date: 13 May 05 - 08:31 PM And yes. By mortification, I do mean 'flagellation'. Not "self" however. I have standards. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Ebbie Date: 13 May 05 - 08:19 PM Ah khandu, what a pleasure! Others can give you more information but since I got to go there last year and plan to go again this year, allow me to enthuse! It is a music camp? festival? No, it is a getaway, set up a long time ago - like 40 years - by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (Is that right? FSGW) and now frequented also by Mudcatters. It is a WONDERFUL time of music, jamming, workshops, artsy craftsy tables, CD tables, meeting new friends, and chilling out (brrrrrrrrr from Friday evening until about 10:00 Monday morning at Camp Ramblewood in Maryland about 2 hours north of DC. There are multiple cabins, including the infamous Mudcat Cabin (don't ask), Quiet Cabins, Noisy Cabins and numerous main buildings, including a dining hall. Rita (Ferrara) is the Go To Gal for us. You get to meet and hear many Folklore Society members as well as far-ranging Mudcats. People come from the UK; Skarpi is coming from Iceland this year; several come from Alaska, some from Michigan and Maine and it is NOT far from Mississippi (or is it 'Missouri'? and from all other points. Do come. (And now, I will open myself to amplification, correction and mortification.) Eb |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 13 May 05 - 08:13 PM Khanny Kingman, It's like this camp where folks wat lousy food, where ya sleep in unheated cabins in the freezing October nights, where every palce you wanta go is uphill, where ya don't get no sleep fir three days and nights and where a bunch o' old folks who you thought would look and be a lot younger, ahhhh, congregate, play music, tell lies and wonder just what the hell they are doing there??? Yeah, I think that purdy much sums it up... You in??? Bobert (an' still untitled) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Little Hawk Date: 13 May 05 - 08:03 PM Not so, Doug. I like both Martin and Bobert just fine. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: khandu Date: 13 May 05 - 07:55 PM Okay...serious question to demonstrate my ignorance. For years, I have heard of the Getaway. Educate me. What is it, where is it & when is it?? ken |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: John Hardly Date: 13 May 05 - 07:41 PM I would have expected no less than such a deeply sincere offering from you, Bill D. ...and brave too, given the recent aquatic demise of Blinken. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bill D Date: 13 May 05 - 06:59 PM oh, shucks, John Hardly...put me down (so's to speak)for the Marianas Trench. I'll make a BIG wooden heart and maybe I won't have to tread water. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: John Hardly Date: 13 May 05 - 06:49 PM I'm the only one truly objective enough to judge such a duel. I wish I could make it. It would be a great service to peace -- a long-held goal of mine. Alas, I will be too busy with my new "Hands Across the Globe" project. I'm still looking for a few volunteers for the mid-Pacific area. It requires a big heart and the ability to tread water for a very long time. Some of us organize, others tread water. Peace is worth it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: DougR Date: 13 May 05 - 06:37 PM Uh, Bobert. You really think you could find a single unbiased judge here on the Mudcat? Martin's popularity as a poster would likely influence the voting a bit I think. DougR |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 13 May 05 - 06:34 PM Fake 'er real? Heck, don't matter to me... 'Course the real might not be a big Bushite so the duel might be a tad less intense but, hey, seein' as I has issued the challenge, I stick by it, 'cause my pickin' hand is one bad, bad motor scooter... Lot smarter about that stuff than I am, that's fir sure.... And it delights in remindin' me of that on a daily basis.... I don't care just so long as it don't quit on me.... Oh, just a word to the other/real Martin Gibson... You know, the one who ain't writing a bunch of dumbass stuff on the Mudville walls when folks ain't lookin'.... Ahhhh, Mr. Gibson, ahhhh, excuse me fir not knowin' about you but I'm sure yer one fine player and one fine person as well an' I ain't got no ill feelin's about you.... None... And I'd be sho nuff honored if you'd come to the Getaway and maybe you an' I could jus' do a little battle of the picker's if yer fake don't show.... Or even if he does... We could have a tag-team duel and I could bring a friend to be on my team.... Meanwhile, the deafening silence from our MG continues.... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,MTed Date: 13 May 05 - 02:16 PM So now we have options! If our fake Martin Gibson plays hard to get, we can go for the real one! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Little Hawk Date: 13 May 05 - 01:20 PM Oh yeah! Great idea. I'll be there. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 13 May 05 - 12:35 PM If he comes to getaway and does a pickers duel with Bobert who cares which one he is? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: M.Ted Date: 13 May 05 - 12:32 PM Now, here is a problem, Bobert--what will you do if the real Martin Gibson takes you up on this challenge? Our Martin Gibson, as we all know, is merely a masque, in the sense of a false face, with exaggerated and contrived features, who has taken the name of another, and very real performer/musician while playing his charade-- I mention this because Mudcat is a real music forum, where real musicans, especially folk related musicians often show up-- in much the same way that Damien Barber showed up when his name was invoked, the real Martin Gibson may show--to clear his name and reputation--what then? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Torctgyd Date: 13 May 05 - 11:57 AM Make it really interesting. The loser has to take up the bodhran as well as dissing or upping Bush. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Rapparee Date: 13 May 05 - 11:47 AM I was thinkin' maybe three pieces: one classical, one blues, one folk. Let 'em put their own style on each. Have independent judges make the call. "Guitars as 20 paces, at dawn." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST Date: 13 May 05 - 10:14 AM How about if you agreed on a couple of pieces, and played those. Powder Rag, for instance. In a G tuning? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Davetnova Date: 13 May 05 - 08:21 AM Who is that masked man? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 13 May 05 - 07:31 AM Hey, the Getaway works jus' fine fir me.... And I just got off the phone talkin' with Ted Mack's daughter, Maureen, and she says she'll be glad to rent us the old applause-o-meter that her dad left her... Might f fact I'm feeling so confident that I'll do my first song completely with my pickin' hand.... Yeah, you heard that right... I'll just give my fretin' hand (left hand) that song to just chill... So you on fir the Getaway, Marty? Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Big Al Whittle Date: 13 May 05 - 04:37 AM Theres no real way to choose if one guitar picker is better than another. Christy Moore always reckons he does everything with seven guitar chord shapes - and he probably does(did) the best folk gigs in europe. It would be interesting to know if Martin Gibson is the most potent creation from that source, or if we all have this man's cds in our collections. In a way, I hope we have. I've always adhered to the view that creativity is as much about what we reject as what we warm to. You know the old Henry Moore adage about everybody who picks an interesting looking stone on the beach is a sculptor, they have rejected the other stones and made a creative choice. The vehemence with which Martin rejects is sometimes upsetting - like the recent thread on Pete Seeger - who most of us feel should be accorded a degree of reverence. It would be nice to feel that Martin's views had their basis in a vigorous desire to create, and clear the decks for his own vision - rather than a wish to belittle and destroy. all the best big al whittle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: mooman Date: 13 May 05 - 04:02 AM How about the Getaway Bobert so I can witness this "battle of the giants" too? Peace moo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: GUEST,CrazyEddie Date: 13 May 05 - 03:57 AM I hope they won't be playing the theme tune from "Deliverance" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: George Papavgeris Date: 12 May 05 - 11:39 PM "In the Blue corner, Martin Gypsum is sporting a Dunlop flat pick with the end bit cut off.......In the red corner, Bobert is busy hardening his nails with an extra coat of Superglue..." Yes, I'd love to see that one. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bill D Date: 12 May 05 - 11:36 PM plunkey, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk--- plunkey, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk--- plunkey, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, --- plunk, plunkey, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk,--- , plunk, plunk plunkey, plunk, plunk, plunk plunkey, plunk, plunk, plunk--- plunkyplunkplunkyplunkplunkyplunkplunkyplunkplunkyplunkplunkyplunkplunkyplunk............................. awww....this does it MUCH better |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: George Papavgeris Date: 12 May 05 - 11:36 PM What happens if the battle of the pickers is won by a nose? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: wysiwyg Date: 12 May 05 - 11:31 PM I'll judge! OK? I'm equidistant, too! P-Vine makes breakfast for all assembled.... MMario serves lunch featuring cheeses of New York as side dishes to the kosher dogs MG brings from Chicago. Hardi makes dutch-oven frick of chick for supper! Dorm space-- pay this time, make it a Mudcat fundraiser. ~S~ |
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Subject: BS: Bobert v. Martin Gibson Pickers Duel.... From: Bobert Date: 12 May 05 - 11:27 PM Well, well, well... On another thread which folks way ot may not have checked out, I, the Bobert, have challenged Martin Gibson to a "Battle of the Pickers"... Rules: 1. Neutral site equidistant between where he is an' where I am... 2. Judges? Whoever shows... Bikers, college kids... Don't matter to me... Prize: If Martin wins then I say that George Bush is okay ***but*** when Marrin looses he will say that Bush is a jerk... Yeah, I am serious about this an' I ain't never heard Martin play... But he ain't heard me neither... Come on, Martin... Let's rumble... Bobert |