Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent

Subject: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 24 Jul 10 - 10:25 PM

This is for real. Now I know you folks know who the first two are so I will let you serf the net in case you haven't heard of Tom Ghent. Please check out his "My Space" site. All happening on September the 4th. at our coffee house located in Quebec Canada. So in case you are wondering what to do with your spare time, come on over and spend it with friends. Amos, Spaw, Bobert, Raptor and all you other wild coyotes get off your horses and rent a car and come on up. I promise you won't have to sleep in an igloo. In fact I would find a spot for you all.
Adrien

p.s. I'm also starting this thread early in case there is someone who is wondering what to do with their time and looking for a place to go to.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 24 Jul 10 - 11:37 PM

Forgot to mention that there will be two shows. The afternoon one at 2. This will be story telling by the three rebels along with a few songs. The evening performance will be mostly songs.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Ebbie
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 02:26 AM

Sounds like a great day!
!

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: maeve
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 05:53 AM

What a line-up! This will be a wonderful afternoon/evening for those privileged to attend.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: maeve
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 06:41 AM

http://www.myspace.com/tomghent

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: C. Ham
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 08:31 AM

Might be iffy, depending on several factors, but I'll try my best to make it.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 08:49 AM

Thanks maeve for posting Tom's link.
Ham, it would be a pleasure to meet you. That is if you identify yourself.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bobad
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 08:51 AM

I'll be there, wouldn't miss it.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 09:01 AM

Tom has a gig in Boston on Aug. 28th. He told me where but I forget. I'll find out and let y'all know in case anyone's near Beantown..
I had the crazy notion that since he's going that far north from TN he might as well keep going to Canada and hook up with us. He hasn't seen Bruce since the Village days.. so that'll give you a clue about how old they really are ! Anyhow I`ve had the good fortune of recently hanging out with both of them, but not at the same time... so we`re all looking forward to this beaucoo.

Thanks Adrien and Danny for helping make this happen....
really nice poster btw

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 09:08 AM

Thanks for the post Ron. The poster is a draft btw. Were still dickering on the admission issue.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 09:14 AM

Beer... admission issue... yer lettin Bruce in, so...

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 10:57 AM

admission #23 :

well you gotta 'admit' that igloos and Eskimo Pie sound cool..

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: olddude
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 11:01 AM

Three of my favorite songwriter is one room ... holy cow

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 11:11 AM

well c'mon down Dan, it's gonna be a loooong week-end..
Labour Day, but we're not planning on working too hard

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: olddude
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 11:15 AM

My Katie and the baby are comin in that weekend ... so I got a house full of family ... dang

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 07:51 PM

Busy day. Played music all afternoon. Lots of fun.
Gnu, Bruce can come in free as long as he is not caught coming in the back door. Dan, I agree, three greats. Should be a wonderful afternoon followed by an evening of songs. Maybe some other time Dan. I should have mentioned when I posted that Ron is the one that made this show possible. So thanks Bud.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 09:48 PM

Say Hi to Tom for me, haven't seen him in almost 40 years. Also, my warmest regards to Mr. Murdoch. He and Ghent were my first mentors in the Village 43 years ago.


Mark Ross

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Amos
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 10:03 PM

Shouts and cheers from San Diego, to all three of those sterling gents, and you too, Adrten!!

Give them all some bear hugs from Southern Cal.


A

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 25 Jul 10 - 10:16 PM

Mark,
Would like to connect you to Bruce and Tom but you came on as a guest and I can't (or won't)publicly put his e-mail on this open form or my e-mail as well. How about signing up (even temporally if you wish)then I can send you a personal message? I just Googled your name but got lost so gave up. Bobad help. Your good at this. Mark, I will definitely pass your message on. Thanks for the feedback Amos. I don't know about the Hugs though. These rebels can get....oh! never mind.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 09:05 AM

Tom can be reached at [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Mark Ross
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 09:36 AM

Sorry about that, I am using She Who Must be Obeyed's PC until mine can be repaired. You can PM now.

Mark Ross

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bobad
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 10:05 AM

Website for Mark Ross http://lehnherr.com/butte/ Hope it's the right guy.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Mark Ross
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 10:08 AM

I'll plead guilty.

Mark Ross

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 04:03 PM

Thanks Bobad. Great work as usual.
Mark, I will speak to Bruce in the next day or so.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bankley
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 04:18 PM

Mark, I'll PM you Tom's phone #.. he'll be happy to hear from you..

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 05:24 PM

Just spoke to Bruce and he said you have his e-mail. He used a few choice words that I don't dare repeat. He! he!.
Check your p.m. messages.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 09:59 PM

I'm not sure if this attachment of the poster will work but here is a try.
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http://picasaweb.google.com/adrien.doucette5/UntitledAlbum#

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bobad
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 10:05 PM

It works but could be bigger to read the print.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bobad
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 10:08 PM

Nice design work BTW.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 10:09 PM

I agree Bobad. The only solution I know is to Right Click and save the picture. They you can open it up in the file you put it in and blow it up. I guess "Blow it up" is not exactly the correct thing to say.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bobad
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 10:15 PM

I still can't read the fine print when doing that Ad. Do you have any sizing options when uploading to Picasa?

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 10:16 PM

I'll check

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Amos
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 10:19 PM

That is one awesome poster, Beer. Congrats to all who made it.


A

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 10:20 PM

Sorry Bobad but it is getting to complicated for me. maybe if I take a look tomorrow

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 09 Aug 10 - 10:34 PM

Thanks Amos. My partner Danny B..... is responsible for it and I will pass your comments on. I know it will make him feel good and he deserves it.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: frogprince
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 02:01 PM

I'm a little ticked off, here; you went and scheduled this for a week after we're scheduled to come through the neighborhood!
                         : )

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 04:30 PM

Yep!, I did it on purpose just to p... you off.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 11 Aug 10 - 04:32 AM

Beer ,I like 'blow it up'.. that could be the name of Bruce's next CD, but no connection to my inflatable sheep

great work guys

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: frogprince
Date: 11 Aug 10 - 10:34 AM

Just going by Bruce's "Matters of the Heart", and Ron's "Insurgent Sun", I would have been more apt to expect "Blow It Up" as a disc from Ron; but maybe Bruce is going for a change of pace with the next one. Whichever way he goes, I'll be looking forward to it.

Inflatable sheep, huh; I assume that's for the beach and swimming pool, of course.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 20 Aug 10 - 09:48 AM

but of course....whatever else, except in Scotland

for anyone in the Boston area, Tom will be playing at Sally O'Brien's Pub on Aug 28 with a bass player friend. He'll have a new CD. Actually a compilation of work mostly from the 60's

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 20 Aug 10 - 10:37 PM

Here is some information on Tom and other's up coming concerts.
He will be performing with brother Norman as well. Norm is very excited.
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http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=133096

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 03:10 AM

That *is* a lovely poster, Adrien...I hope the concerts all go well. I'm sure everyone's going to have a great time! Love to them all..

Lizzie :0) x

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 09:03 AM

I've heard Tom's version of 'Sunday Morning'... bare bones, voice and guitar and it sure brings that song full circle. Often, we hear a great song so many times over the years, different versions, that we tend to forget how powerful the work really is... Tom's take reminds me of the first time I heard the song on the radio by Johnny Cash in the wee hours
One of those special moments.... 'Wishin' Lord that I was stoned"

it's going to be a good time all around....

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 09:40 AM

That song is a great song, but the feeling of it doesn't come across with an orchestral arrangement or even a band. It's a song about feeling ragged and lonely, and that works best with one singer and the words, with a minimum of accompaniment. In my opinion.

Isn't that The song that got Cash interested in Kristofferson?

I expect the gig will be one to remember.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,999
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 10:43 AM

Just when is this thing.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 10:46 AM

September 4th at 2 and 8.

You should go.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 10:53 AM

I gather the 2PM show will involve talking and reminiscing, and the 8PM show will be mostly music, so both are not the same.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 11:54 AM

you're right Jeri, the 2 shows won't be the same... there'll be more story telling at the earlier one, interspersed with a few songs...
at night there'll be more songs interspersed with a few stories and jokes...

we didn't want to make it too complicated, besides Bruce might be tired from the long commute to the Cafe...

and don't forget those 2 old boys haven't seen each other in about 40 yrs... and that's a lot of bridge under the water ! I'm just glad to be part of it..

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 02:50 PM

I don't know for sure if Bruce will show up. It is a long walk.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 04:26 PM

I'd drive him, Beer, but last time I did that, I wanted him to take care of the gas.... so he gave me a can of beans....

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 21 Aug 10 - 05:55 PM

Lol.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 28 Aug 10 - 10:25 AM

For anyone in the area, Tom's in Boston tonight with his latest CD and a few new road stories I'm sure...

Ormstown, Quebec next Sat. with a couple of younger guys

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Aug 10 - 10:51 AM

I thought you and Bruce were gonna play!

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 28 Aug 10 - 07:14 PM

Good one Jeri.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Aug 10 - 07:58 PM

Thanks, Ad. It's nice to know someone notices.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 28 Aug 10 - 08:45 PM

See you soon as well! eh?
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Aug 10 - 08:55 PM

Chances are good. I think the shows are gonna be great!

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 28 Aug 10 - 10:00 PM

To change the flow for a moment.... Frogprince (Dean) and his wife were here for last night's show. Saw them again this morning with Bruce and others. all had a great time.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 29 Aug 10 - 04:10 PM

50,000 unemployed comedians out there... and Jeri's got to try out for the job... ha, ha

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bankley
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 07:19 PM

Canada Customs has let Ghent into the country today... no prob.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bobad
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 07:21 PM

The folksinger disguise works every time.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 07:42 PM

I'll be seeing you
In all the old, familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through
In that small cafe...

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 07:52 PM

Might Jeri get on stage to join in, hmmmm?

Beer... any chance of video or have the ugly old buggers banned such?

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 08:04 PM

Video is a possibility. I have a friend coming in from Montreal and he has asked if he could video it. I said sure as long as the three amigos don't mind.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 08:46 PM

Gnu, I don't think it's likely, but I'll be singing along quietly somewhere in the audience.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 09:40 PM

Scuse me if I overstepped.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 09:55 PM

Nothing wrong with asking, G, and I figure it was nice for you to have thought of me with that group.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 10:05 PM

"G".
It is not that she can't sing for I have heard her. It's just that Jeri is not part of the program for our Saturday special. However, I expect that she will step up Friday night at the Coffee House and sing at the open mike which runs from 6:45 to 8:25. Then it is the feature musicians for the evening.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: maeve
Date: 01 Sep 10 - 06:26 AM

This will obviously a great couple of days. Safe trip, Jeri. Have fun with the stories and songs, y'all.

maeve

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 01 Sep 10 - 04:49 PM

Tom must have brought in this heat with him...man it's so warm today I saw two trees fightin' over a dog... and the hydrant was jealous...

you getting the hot down there in NB gnu ?

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 01 Sep 10 - 04:53 PM

Hit 44H the last time I looked. But, Earl is gonna hose us down big time come Saturday.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 01 Sep 10 - 05:22 PM

Yes it is hot but it will cool off soon. Watching that storm as well Gnu.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Sep 10 - 08:54 PM

Directions please!

I know my way from Montreal to Ormstown via Highway 138. How do I get to the cafe from the 138?

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bobad
Date: 03 Sep 10 - 09:03 PM

Check this map: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/22300592

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bobad
Date: 03 Sep 10 - 09:13 PM

Or this one: http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=ormstown+qc&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Ormstown,+QC&gl=ca&ei=5JuBTNqnEIH88Aa2zojNAg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQ8gEwAA

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 04 Sep 10 - 12:23 AM

Thanks Bobad for helping GUEST out.
Great evening at the coffee house. Band called "The Back Porch Band" were our feature special. They live just across the border. Up state New York.
Bruce did a song and introduced Tom who did three. Sort of a warm up for tomorrow. Ron should get here around 11 and the first show starts at 2 p.m.
Tom just turned in as he has a big day tomorrow. I guess I should as well.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Sep 10 - 10:33 AM

Thanks Bobad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 04 Sep 10 - 10:48 AM

Hope it all goes well...and that everyone has a great time.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 04 Sep 10 - 05:44 PM

This afternoon's show was worth more than all the tea in China. Great, great, great.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 04 Sep 10 - 06:51 PM

Just to add. The stories that were told from the Village days were exceptional. Bobad said to me that it would be great if these three could tour doing this type of venue. I certainly have to agree.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 12:53 AM

Full house. What can I say. Three exceptionally great performers all in one room. They started on time (being 8 p.m.) and didn't want to quit come 10:30 however all good things do come to a closure.
The audience were as good as the musicians. In this case, for two and a half hours it was quiet as a mouse. That is until their song ended. Then the applause lifted the roof.
It was very special to have Mike Regenstreif and his wife present. As some of you may know that it was Mike that booked Bruce for the first opening of the "Golemn(sp.)Coffee House" that he ran in the 60ties. I hope I have that right Mike? Bruce was in great form this evening and as I looked around I was not surprised to see so many in the audience singing to the chorus of his songs. Thanks Buddy.

I got home about 15 minutes ago but those boys I think will be picking and grinning till the wee hours. Ron put on his usual. Which was a mesmerizing aw striking guitar and voice performance. Tom's songs blew everyone away. He also brought tears to some of the folks including myself.

Thank you Tom for stopping by in this little hick town south west of Montreal. You will be spoken about for a long time. Best wishes in your continued travels and at this point I will also wish you have a great time next week when you meet up with my brother Norman for an evening of song.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: maeve
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 06:33 AM

Thanks for the description of a great evening. I am sorry to have missed it.

m

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 07:17 AM

It went so fast that I look back and say, "Did that happen"?.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bobad
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 07:46 AM

Congratulations, Adrien, on what sounds like a very entertaining and successful evening, I'm only sorry that we couldn't stay for that part of the day's entertainment. The afternoon presentation, though, was a unique and most enjoyable event, we thoroughly enjoyed the tales and music from those three extremely skilled and accomplished songwriter/musicians - a lot of music history in that room yesterday afternoon - unforgettable. Thank you all.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bo zee
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 08:07 AM

Well for those of you who missed the evening show to me history was narated in the afternoon but was made in the evening.What a night it was thanks you gentlemens for a moment in my life

Bo zee

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,Mike Regenstreif
Date: 06 Sep 10 - 03:30 PM

Hi Adrien,

Special thanks to you and Danny for putting on the special event. It was great to be there.

I took over the Golem in May 1974, about a year after it opened. Bruce was the first artist I invited to play there and his three nights were the first weekend I ran there.

I started my first concert series in Montreal in 1972 at Dawson College. Bruce was also the first artist invited to play that series and he headlined the first concert in November 1972.

Mike Regenstreif

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 06 Sep 10 - 04:56 PM

Thanks for those kind words Bo zee. Wish you would have introduced yourself.
I will pass your thanks on to Danny Mike, and thank you for straightening out the time frame for me.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 06 Sep 10 - 11:06 PM

"Ron put on his usual"... you mean that pretty low-cut chiffon thing ?

thanks to everyone... until next time,
in my case next Thurs. and Sat. for more Tom Foolery

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Sep 10 - 05:46 PM

I just got home.

I thought the show was gonna be good, and I mostly hate to be wrong about stuff like that. In this case, I'm glad I was wrong--it wasn't good, it was GREAT!

The cafe was packed in the evening. Friday, it had been a steam bath, but cooled off for the 'Three Amigos' show. I don't even think extreme heat would have discouraged us audience members though. The played in a round-robin format which I thought let the friendship and mutual respect burnish the performances. Songs, lots of 'em, held us spellbound. You guys all done great!

I have a lovely poster from the evening, signed by all the guys. It even has some art work, perpetrated by, I think, Tom. (I don't think Bruce looks that good with a mustache.)

Thanks to Tom, Bruce and Ron, to Adrien & Danny for getting this this thing together so these guys could smile on (and sing with) their brothers.

I'm going to sleep for a whole day...

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 07 Sep 10 - 06:04 PM

Sigh.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 07 Sep 10 - 08:09 PM

Good to hear you got home safely and more than enjoyed the show. It is a long drive for you (5 hour I think) and to be disappointed would not be good.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Sep 10 - 08:42 PM

Hey, just seeing my friends is worth it, but the music made it very special. Funny thing is, I'm willing to bet the performers had a 'wow' of a time, too.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: maeve
Date: 07 Sep 10 - 09:35 PM

Jeri- I'm delighted you got to be there for these two special shows...from three special musicians. The only other comment I have is in harmony with gnu. Sigh...

Maeve

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 11:46 AM

Hi Jeri, it was great to see you... glad I got to know you better.. last time at the Hollow and studio was kinda hectic...

and 'gnu'... Tom was born in St. John, NB... when I have the edited dvd/cd in my hand of the event(s) , we'll arrange to get you a copy, with everyone's okay, of course... but I'm for it...

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 12:06 PM

I got the Sat afternoon stuff, but I don't know how good it is as I haven't downloaded & listened to it yet. I'm guessing there's a big load of background noise.

On the other hand, it's a shame I wasted one of the posters and you guys wasted signatures. I don't know why I care--I suppose it's post partyum depression. I hope they didn't ALL get ruined.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 12:17 PM

Small clarification on Jeri's background noise comment. It wasn't from the audience but the traffic driving by.
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Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 12:46 PM

The daytime show involved stomping feet, a just barely audible to me English to French translation, waitress-going-by noises, and me moving the mic around noises. I would have been better off setting the recorder down someplace more remote. I have to say that none of these sounds bothered me, so maybe they won't be an issue on the recording.

The night show I got for Tom on his recorder will be better, even with the traffic. The audience was about as quiet during the songs as I'd imagine a packed house could be.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 12:52 PM

did you spill something again Jeri ??? posters getting wasted is one thing, the guys on the posters gettin' wasted is another !!! but we did well... as I said, that's what editing is all about.. the main thing is record and sort it out later... rescue the best...

meanwhile gnu, pm me your address and I'll get you some of my stuff.. I have to send some packages out next week from hither to yon.. so I'll get to lick the Queen's backside once again..

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 01:27 PM

Ron, the mustache somebody drew on Bruce pretty much fucked up the whole thing. I'm sure it was hilarious at the time. Anyway, I'm downloading the files to my computer now to send to Bruce, and will leave the thread for other people to discuss this wonderful day of memories and music.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 02:01 PM

Traffic? In Montréal? Heheheee. The background noise might give it more of the live feel.

Ron... you are too kind. Thank you kindly! I'll send Beer an e with my addy and he can forward it to you.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,999
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 04:03 PM

Tom just left for Ontario and two gigs there. He was rested and his car`s running OK. Thanks to Adrien and Danny for pulling it together, Ron for suggesting the idea and Tom for getting up here to do it. The folks at Namasthe were great, and the audience was wonderful. Reminds me of why I ever got involved with music in the first place. OK: I drew the mustache on Murdoch. It WAS funny at the time. Great seeing Jeri, and despite no one actually sleeping for a week, it was a great time.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 05:17 PM

Bruce ,,,now you'll have to grow one that matches it....

ps check your email, found McCarthy memorabilia from my buddy in Plains GA...as expected

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 05:31 PM

Well, the poster's toast.
The daytime recording sounds better than I thought it would be, though.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 08:46 PM

I hope Jeri and the rest of you fellow's that Doug's recording (my friend)during the afternoon and evening came out relatively good. He assured me that he will let me hear all the results. I will than get a copy and forward it to Ron, Bruce and Tom. What they do with it is their business. I will keep a copy for myself of course. If the three amigos.(I guess I should not have stated that name during the event as I think it is already used.)don't mind.
ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 09:25 PM

Ad, I'm glad someone other than me recorded the show, and I'm sure Doug's will have come out much better than mine.

For the record, my criticism of my recording was due to me only. Everybody who has ever recorded anything from their seat and picked up every extraneous sound near them, including themselves singing along, knows what I mean. I haven't one tiny little thing about the way the shows were run to complain about, and everything to praise. I'm still buzzing with the music and the amazing vibes of this event at Café NamasThé.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 08 Sep 10 - 09:31 PM

You are a wonderful critic.
Love ya.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 09 Sep 10 - 03:30 PM

Beer... "I will keep a copy for myself of course. If the three amigos.(I guess I should not have stated that name during the event as I think it is already used.)don't mind."

And if they do, you ain't gonna tell them. Heheheheee.

Just kidding. I know you are a man of true honour.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 09 Sep 10 - 07:21 PM

Working on the next item which is a fund raiser for our company. Going to do an event for the local elementary school with money going to the performer, school and ADDA MUSIC WORKS. Of course money raised for ADDA goes back to the children who are interested in taking music lessons.
http://www.hypshow.com/

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 09 Sep 10 - 09:35 PM

I maybe wrong but I think that Tom and Bruce are playing in Carlton Place near Ottawa right now. Break a leg guys.
ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 09 Sep 10 - 10:38 PM

I was just corrected that it is Ron and Tom playing.
Thanks Bobad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 11 Sep 10 - 01:41 AM

actually.. it was T and R... more news tomorrow... all is well,,,,

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 11 Sep 10 - 07:27 PM

I guess you boys are just about ready to go on. Good luck to all and Ron please tell Norman that John is out of the hospital and enjoying his welcome home.
ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 14 Sep 10 - 09:50 AM

I've been off-line for a few days... the other gigs went well, Tyendinaga , we had good weather, food, company... Norm's granddaughter, River, got up a played a few songs solo... her 1st time on stage, not the last. She's a natural at 16... we have the 1st set recorded from Ormstown, evening show... and it's surprisingly good, Tom left for Bruce's yesterday and is winding his way back to Nashville with visits along the way... it was a special time for everyone and I'm sure that we'll be doing it again... thanks to all who participated, it was great fun

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 14 Sep 10 - 07:58 PM

Tom called this afternoon but I was in Montreal than had to go to the garage as the muffler went on the truck. I guess he is at Bruce's. Will drop by tomorrow and say hi before he leaves on his return trip. Spoke to my Bro and he was overjoyed with the concert and meeting up with Tom.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 15 Sep 10 - 09:12 AM

yes, Ad. it was all good medicine... see you in October

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 02:14 PM

Ron Bankley... thank you ever so much!

You barely know me from my posts here at Mudcat but you took the time and shelled out hard earned bucks to send me two of your CDs and one of a possible two CDs from the subject gig (hehehe... couldn't resist... it will never be lived down).

I will savour them over the next several days, slowly, if I can.

You generosity is truly appreciated.

Gary

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 02:42 PM

I'm sitting right here listening to them this very moment, gnu... :0)

Ron, *Thank You*

This CD of three of you is sooooooooooo good! I'm enjoying it so much...been laughing away with Bruce, and oh! that bluesy voice of his! And I'm 'watching' Tom's Dad doing The Gandy Dance, and now I'm off to greet the Paddle Steamer with you, dressed in Ava Gardner's green velvet 'Showboat' dress.....(bit tricky getting it to fit where my waist used to be though, but hell, I'll *make* it fit!) ;0)

Gonna listen to yours and JT's songs a little later..

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 03:47 PM

Just heard the gig... great stuff.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 04:07 PM

Lizzie is SO lucky to get that CD!

I meant to buy Ron & JT's Thunder Thieves when I was there and never remembered at the right time (like when Ron and/or the CD were there).

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 04:22 PM

We still have a video in the works. My buddy in Montreal who recorded the afternoon session is still working on it.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 04:27 PM

Video too? Wow. That would be way cool.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: bankley
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 04:53 PM

okay... glad you got 'em... keep 'em to yerselves.. some material from the gig isn'copy written... Jeri... give me your address once again and I'll mail the 'T. Thvs' to you...

gnu... you owe me a few beers next time I'm in NB
and Lizzie.. well, you owe me a few beers too.. when I get to UK

it's folks like y'all that keep me coming back to the Cafe...

much love   Ron

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,999
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 06:39 PM

If we`d known we were gonna be filmed we`d a worn shorts. In the words of the prophet, shazzam.

However, having seen Tom and Ron`s legs--both of whom look like they`re riding roosters when they wear shorts--Tom and Ron, not the roosters--well, lemme tell you, it ain`t pretty. Sorry guys, but it had to be said.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: gnu
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 07:45 PM

Yer welcome here lad but you know the house rules... do not kill the spiders or dust bunnies as they are personal friends of mine.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 10:48 PM

I'm hoping that buddy Tom can twist his buddy Kris K...... arm and fly up and make a few hundred at our coffee house.
Nothing like dreaming eh!
ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,Tom Ghent
Date: 09 Oct 10 - 10:48 AM

In our defense, I thought Ron and I looked terrific in our shorts! For many years, while I was still a competetive tennis player, many of my opponents gained great respect for those legs!

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,999
Date: 09 Oct 10 - 10:51 AM

O, Death, where is thy sting.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Oct 10 - 11:00 AM

"I thought Ron and I looked terrific in our shorts!"
You were both in the same pair of shorts? Yes, Tom, you have nice legs. I didn't see Ron's, and every time I think of Bruce's... every time I think of Bruce's... every... no, I just can't do it.

If Tom's buddy Kris shows up, I can only imagine the stories! Just get the Trés Amis together once in a while.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 09 Oct 10 - 11:02 AM

Just to let you know Tom that Ron worked his majic last evening at the coffee house.
ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,Tom Ghent
Date: 16 Oct 10 - 08:20 PM

Just to let all of you know, I LOVED that gig!!!! Everyone was wonderful!!!!! As for Jeri's recording of the evenings 2nd show....It came out GREAT!!! The cafe should be selling copies of the 2 evening performances, and possibly the afternoon as well, but I haven't heard that yet....Jeri's sending it to me! I have both the evening sets on 2 cds....I'll see that they are available, if it's cool with Ron, Bruce, and the cafe! What a wonderful day that was!!!!Thanks, Adrien, Donnie, Ron, Bruce, Mandy, Jeri, Brenda from "media magic", the wonderful folks from the cafe, and especially all the friends and neighbors who came out, listened, cheered us on, and made it all so special!!! God bless you! I'd love to do it again! I'll have my people talk to your people! lol!!!!!

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,Tom Ghent
Date: 16 Oct 10 - 08:27 PM

And yes, Ad, I'm sure Ron's performance was superb! He plays that "inflatable guitar" like no one else ever has!!!

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 16 Oct 10 - 08:56 PM

Great to hear from you Tom. Can you put me in touch with your Norway connection? I have a couple of chaps that would blow the ceiling off any gig. They played for the café last Tuesday evening as a stop over on a Canadian tour. It would be for 2011 in September.
I'm still waiting for the Video of your afternoon performance and I should be hearing soon from him. I will hold true to my promise of sending you a copy as soon as I get it.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Oct 10 - 09:29 PM

I'll be sending Tom the un-diddled stuff I recorded. Then HE can diddle it. I'll send it to Bruce, but Tom's output will likely be better than what I can manage.

Ad, I noticed who was playing, and almost snuck up there. One of these days, I WILL hear them. Y'oughtta do the Trés Amis show at least every year!

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 17 Oct 10 - 10:40 AM

inflatable guitar ? shorts ? diddle ?
did I miss sumthin ? Maybe I better switch brands of beer...

Tom, I sent your Mohawk cup out to you on Fri.
No folks it's not a native jock strap... just cool pottery with a groove near the top so your bottom lip has a place to park itself when you pour stuff into your mouth... stay well amigo

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 26 Oct 10 - 11:35 PM

Oh me oh me oh my,.!!!!
I have three DVD's of the afternoon and a bit of the evening performance of these boys. Eat your heart out. I think i will keep them for myself. Ha! ha!


Now I have to find somebody who can burn them and then i will send them out to the boys. Well for Bruce i will personally deliver them to him. They are raw but for us folks I would say not bad at all.
Hopefully all will get a visual of the concert soon.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 26 Oct 10 - 11:40 PM

They have to be viewed first by the boys and have their approval if they don't mind it being distributed. I'm sure all will understand.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 27 Oct 10 - 10:15 AM

good news... Thanks Ad... also for that great pic of Willie...
now, do I have to provide my own 3D glasses ?

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 27 Oct 10 - 09:13 PM

That is a great picture of Willie. Next time your here I will give you a very nice pic. of you and Willie together.
Just heard from Tom G. and sounds as if he is already packed for his Norway tour.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 28 Oct 10 - 07:34 AM

that boy hasn`t seen much winter in decades... so that`ll be a change for him,,,,, but he can snuggle reindeer or something

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: Beer
Date: 28 Oct 10 - 08:13 AM

I think it just might be the something.

Subject: RE: Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent
From: GUEST,bankley
Date: 28 Oct 10 - 11:13 AM

ha, ha... that reminds me of the Michael Franks song 'Popsicle Toes'

"You got the nicest North of America this sailor has ever saw ,
I'd like to feel your warm Brazil and touch your Panama
but Tierra del Fuegos are nearly always froze.
We've got to see-saw until we unthaw those popsicle toes"

nice chord changes on that one...