Beer anyone?

Subject: Beer anyone?
From: gnu
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 01:48 PM

Beer returns to the stage with Four Strings and a Squeeze Box on May 9.

Dearest Adrien... I hope I have not put any undue stress or otherwise upon you by starting this thread. If so, my sincerest apologies. Hehehehe.

BREAK A LEG, buddy!

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Peace
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 01:53 PM

"4 Strings and a Squeeze Box is the group of our good friend Adrien Doucette. We've been after him to perform at the Side Door for a couple years now, so we're thrilled that we finally talked him into it. Adrien has been entertaining folks in the Eastern Townships, the Chateauguay Valley and the Island of Montreal with his sea shanties and Maritime ballads since 1967. Joe Byrde, a Newfoundland sidekick living in Chateauguay, has been with Adrien most of this time adding to the fun with his remarkable memory for tunes on his accordion. Bob Davis on bass and Randy Merlin on mandolin (from Hemmingford) add to the sound and voice. Both are in their own bands of Country and Rock and Roll. A recent addition, Champion fiddler Erin Kelly from Chapeau, Quebec, joins the group as the fourth string thus completing the band's name. And on this special occasion, Leigh Redding from Plain Folk will be backing up the group on the bodhràn. Get ready to clap, sing and dance!"

Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, Ad. Best to you, buddy. (That stuff up there is from the site Gnu linked to.)

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 01:55 PM

Kewl!

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: gnu
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 01:57 PM

Yo, Peace! Hey, lad! I have my windows open on this beautiful sunny day. I hear it's snowing out west. Keep it.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Peace
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 02:02 PM

I love you, too.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: meself
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 02:58 PM

Sounds like my kind of a do - wish I could be there! Have a good time ...

(Talking about the gig, not the weather).

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 03:08 PM

Nice one, Adrien - Wish I could be there. Have a great gig -

B   xxx

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 04:32 PM

I predict it will be an excellent occasion! I'm only sorry I can't be with you.

Have a ball!


Best wishes,

Peter

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

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

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: bankley
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 04:40 PM

Beer, you still have McCay fiddling with you ? (so to speak)
and as they say in France.... 'Merde'

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Beer
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 04:40 PM

Thank you Peter.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Beer
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 04:46 PM

Thanks Ron. No Neil McKay has his own group and is doing very well. After I stopped (last gig was at the Branches and Roots 2004.) he moved on and has just released his second c/d. Erin (Kelly) Ethridge is a young lady from fiddling country (Chapeau)and has won a few awards at Pembrooke and other areas. I must google her to see what I can find.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Azizi
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 06:25 PM

Great news!

Best wishes, Beer!!

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Beer
Date: 19 Apr 08 - 06:46 PM

Thank you Azizi, much appreciated.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: topical tom
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 11:41 AM

Break a leg, Adrien! I 'm sure that you will give a delightful performance as always.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: open mike
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 12:27 PM

Sounds like you have at least 16 strings--have a good one. and yes, I'll have a brew in your honor! What local breweries do you have there?> please no Polygamy Porter, thank you.quench your thirst with this sound How about Les Trois Mousquetaires beer.
Is that Musketeers or Mousketeers?

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: bankley
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 01:52 PM

Thanx Beer....I know that Neil was recording at cousin Dougie Trineer's studio near St.Jerome... haven't heard anything yet...

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Peace
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 03:41 PM

Dougie? Say hello from me and tell him I'm sorry about his Aunt Mehitabel's egg timer, spandex tights, the cat and the hair dryer. I'm glad the cat's OK.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 03:51 PM

All the very best, Adrien. Wish we could just 'pop over' for the gig.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: gnu
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 05:08 PM

"... Aunt Mehitabel's egg timer, spandex tights, the cat and the hair dryer..."

Oh, come on now. Ya GOTTA tell us now.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Peace
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 05:12 PM

It's a long story, Gnu, and one that really wouldn't be of interest to most folks. When you and I sit down someday to play some music--I'll tell ya then.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: maeve
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 05:28 PM

This is good news, Beer. Why is it so far from Maine though? Wish I could be there to listen and enjoy! Have some fun now, you hear?

Hey Peace, no fair. You've set us to thinking about that poor cat, and you're offering no elucidation on the horizon!

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Peace
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 05:41 PM

The cat ended up being OK, not to worry. Here's a picture of it.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: Beer
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 08:54 PM

Have a little catching up to do.
Thank you topical tom for your kind words. Open mike it is good to hear from someone in California. Mrs Duck, is it two or three years since you were here? My how time does fly. Thank you for your wishes. Maeve, always good to hear from you. I will keep you posted on my other project. Thank you for your support, I won't forget you.

Subject: RE: Beer anyone?
From: maeve
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 07:15 AM

You're incorrigible, Peace. The poor wee creature has suffered! I hear it had to beat it out of town and join a band.

A recent sighting...

Thanks, Beer. I look forward to updates as you have time!