Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)

Subject: Live Music At Mudcat Central!
From: dwditty
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 01:25 AM

I had the occasion to visit West Chester, PA tonight - the home of Mudcat Central. I know others have done so as well, but to meet Max in his own environment is just the best. When I told Max I would be in the area, he called me right away to make sure I was welcome to come to the open mic he runs with his compadre, Carl. The only way I can put it is that Max does as much for the local music community there as he has done for all of us here by creating Mudcat. The place was packed with lots of talented musicians, wonderful listeners, and an act by a doctor that must be seen to be understood. Well, "understood" is not the right word - you just had to be there. If I had to guess, though, whatever it was may soon become a regular feature at Max's shows. The highlight was the incredible duo of Woodpussy (Max) and Whistlepig (Carl) taking everybody on a tour of the country blues. To top it all off, I now own the brand new (less than 24 hours old) copy of the W & W CD - recorded live. I urge everyone headed anywhere near eastern PA to ping Max ahead of time and get together. A thoroughly enjoyable evening. Thanks for tonight, Max, and thanks, too, for all you do for us here!

dw

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central!
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 01:55 AM

WOW!! When do we all get a chance to buy the CD, Max? I miss hearing you on Mudcat Radio, as well as all of the others. It would be wonderful to hear you doing some blues, again!

Thanks, dw, for sharing with us.

kat

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central!
From: open mike
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 02:28 AM

we had the honor of max stopping in to the mudcat paltalk room..
ah those were the days...hopefully the technology will allow
that to happen again..and we can have our own live music on
the internet again!! hooray for max...and for all he does for
music and musicians...we love you!

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central!
From: Teresa
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 02:33 AM

Wow, that's a wonderful report. Hey, we could still have a PalTalk room, I have trouble with the nuts and bolts of it sometimes, because of my visual impairment, but i'd be willing to get the room set up and help moderate, if anyone wants to. Just PM me.

Anyhow, looking forward to hearing the cD, Max. :)

teresa

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central!
From: chris nightbird childs
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 02:59 AM

Hey Max! Just let me know where it's available, and I'll definitely pick myself up a copy! Hopefully, I'll see you at the open mike soon.

- Live from Mudcat central,
Chris Nightbird Childs

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 04:29 AM

With some people having trouble with Paltalk, especially since XP SP2, I have suggested that Yahoo Messenger allows a similar room woth mics arrangement.

Robin

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central!
From: Max
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 12:17 PM

Thanks for coming dw, you are one talented man. We had a good ol' time didn't we? You gotta love it. We've known each other for years online and finally meet face to face. Awesome.

As for the CD, for know, I only give them out in person, so you'll all just have to come visit for one. If I had my way, I'd have a different mudcatter here every Wednesday to show these local kids how big the world of music is. Plus we're not sure it's quite ready yet. What do you think dw, is it ready?

There's a bunch of stuff going on lately, so I'll scoop you on it later…

Love ya DW, see you soon.

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central!
From: Max
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 03:17 PM

I'll post mp3's of the highlights of the evening tonight.

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central!
From: dwditty
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 05:25 PM

Max (and Carl if you are listening in),

I have spent the better part of today listening to the CD. Is it ready? Well, hell yes....I have already stolen a whole bunch of it!!! Now, ladies and gents, as I understand it, W&W recorded this cd by hooking a small portable mp3 recorder to the PA at "venue max" (because I am not sure how they spell Fennario there). The sound quality is great!! Leave it to Max. My guess is that you will hear a thing or two, Max, that you will want to change, but as it is, I find it tremendously engaging. BTW, folks, on some cuts, Max sounds more like Mississippi John Hurt than Mississippi John Hurt himself.

Max, I like your idea of giving it out in person. West Chester is a wonderful town. The people at the open mic are fun, super-friendly, and talented. So what are you waiting for, everybody? Have Max put you on the list and get there for the Wednesday night session. Oh, and btw, the coffee house is right around the corner from Iron Hill Brewery (which once served as the locale for Mudcat radio on occasion) - handy access for a post session refresher. I am personally on a mission to sample ALL their brews, so, Max....I shall return!

dw

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: dwditty
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 11:14 PM

Oh, and Max...I forgot to mention that Stan Jay at Mandolin Bros is a Penn State guy!

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: karen k
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 11:29 PM

Can't wait to hear the cd, Max, especially where you sund like John Hurt one of my all time favorites.

karen

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: Big Mick
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 11:34 PM

I smell a return engagement, now that I am but an hour away.

Mick

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: Max
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 12:29 AM

OK folks, to prove that it really did happen, here are so tracks from our open
mic with dwditty:

WoodPussy & WhistlePig - Make Me A Pallet

WoodPussy & WhistlePig - Banks of The River

WoodPussy & WhistlePig - Oh Glory How Happy I am

A Funny Young Songwriter named Corncob

A Good Friend and new mudcatter, Sean Hoots

The Good Doctor that DW talked about

A very tallented young musician and friend Jamie Harrison

More Jamie

Close Friend Jesse on the Keys

More Jesse doing Bowie's "Changes"

Our Class Clown Paul doing "Swing Low"

Tallented and Passionate Peasant

More Peasant

The One and Only DWDitty - The One You Love

The One and Only DWDitty - Jelly

The One and Only DWDitty - Take A Giant Step

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 01:50 AM

THANK YEW, THANK YEW, THANK YEW!! It is SO GOOD to hear you, again, Max, and you, too dw!! Just wonderful!!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: GUEST,foolestroupe - "I come fru da window!"
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 06:02 AM

While sneaking in the back door, the links will not work....

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: Dani
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 10:19 AM

Yay!

Thanks for sharing, Max! Glad you're finding time for your own music in life.

Viva la kazoo!!

Dani

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 08:21 AM

I have to thank Foolestoupe for pointing me in this direction... it's amazing! I have stolen them and will shortly be adding one or two to my collection!

DW - that's an amazing voice, like a cross between Bruce Springsteen and Louis Armstrong! Wonderful!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: karen k
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 10:31 AM

Max, I don't do mp3. Could you put them up a different way also?

Thanks,
karen

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 10:33 AM

Max, what fun!

~S~

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: Amos
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 11:17 AM

TEEERiffic, Max. You have really gotten good -- what, you been practicing, right?

A

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: Tinker
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 11:27 AM

Thank You !!!! Wonderful fun ...I'll save a few to listen to later. It's great stuff. Definately ready for a CD.

tink

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: Amos
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 11:55 AM

DW, you got "it", an. For true!!


A

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: Max
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 12:38 PM

karen. What do you do? What format would you suggest?

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: harpgirl
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 11:10 AM

what a little thread gem! waiting for the downloads!!!! Hi Max...stop changing! I hate it! LOL

Subject: RE: Live Music At Mudcat Central! (DW visits Max)
From: harpgirl
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 11:40 AM

Wow Max! Most excellent! I might leave my happy home if your voice goes down just a few more notches!!!! I am definitely going to the Getaway!
love,harpgirl