Ron Bankley, Bruce Murdoch and Tom Ghent

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...