Big Hand Dave

We had a really good practice last night. The pirated recording of Big Hand Dave playing Green Onions and Secret Agent Man were debuted to great reviews.

Damn Pirates!!

We decided that we have enough material to make a band page on MySpace with actual recordings. I think Rodney should be in charge of that. He had his cool little recording device last night and I think we got some good stuff.

Dave took time out of his dinner schedule to join us, but not before we had time to warm up with unplugged (no drums) versions of “Dancing In The Moonlight” and “Here Comes The Sun.”

Here Comes The Sun

We got down to business - drums and all - with “The End of the Line” and it sounded really good. Next we played “I’d Love To Change The World” which we all enjoy. Dave kicked ass on that song.

I’d Love To Change The World

“Smokin’ In The Boys Room” was next. We’re getting that one down pretty good. The beginning and the ending are the toughest parts, but we’ve about got it. The final time we played it we nailed it! Then we played “For What It’s Worth” and it sounded pretty good. The second time through it sounded even better and the extended solo at the end was quite nice.

For What It’s Worth

It was also another exceptionally beautiful night at the lake. I know I sound like a broken record, but this is my favorite time of the year, and a warm spring night with no humidity and a gentle breeze blowing, and the sounds of the frogs and the night birds singing make for a very enjoyable time. The frogs shut up though, when we crank it up.

We played “Staying Kind” next and it may be the best we’ve ever done it. The guitar riffs overlaid in and out of the vocals is really nice. I’m not kidding, PJ oughta’ be doing this for a living. Wes’ background harmony on the chorus really adds a lot to the song. We’ve been told that the song is a little Eagles-esque and that’s fine with us.

“Chevy Van” was next followed by “Green Onions,” two band favorites. We did them both well. We then played “Dancing In The Moonlight” again and it had the perfect ending. We followed that up with “Fire Woman” which I thought sounded pretty good, but I will reserve judgment until I hear the recording.

“Save Tonight” came next and it sounded really good. Then we played “Layla.” That’s one fine song and we really do it justice. Especially with the guitar solo. Very nice. “All Along The Watchtower” came next with a big jam on the A chord.

The jam evolved into “You Really Got Me Now” or “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)” or “Panama.”

We played “Baker Street” next and once we got started we really nailed it. It had a great ending, except for PJ’s fingers falling off. Then we played “New York Groove” where Dave called a premature halt to the song. I wasn’t finished going through the local burgs.

Then we played “I’d Love To Change the World” again and it was very nice. “Lump” was next but I was way off key. This became the perfect opportunity for a jam, which somehow turned into “My Girl” which devolved into “My Dirty Girl” which further changed into something entirely different. Once I got my mouth back in tune we ended the night with “Lump” and it sounded pretty good.

Surprisingly, there were many memorable quotes.

“Lemme strap this capo on first.” ~PJ

“Now that was funny!” ~Rodney

“And no, it’s still not the secret word!” ~PJ

“That one wears me out.” ~ Rodney

“How many times have I heard that.” ~JD

“Where’s the fuckin’ crowd, now?” ~Dave

“Alright, we ran them off, too.” ~PJ

“That’s what they get for floating in front of my house.” ~Dave

“I found another one that’s black with flames on it. I might upgrade.” ~Rodney

“I came prepared, bitch!” ~Dave

“Take a load off.” ~PJ

“I want my fuckin’ hat back.” ~Dave

“Holy crap!” ~PJ

“I want ya’ll to know that I’m the baddest fuckin’ drummer this band has.” ~Dave

“Oh, you put his hair on!” ~Rodney

“Big foot in the mouth, Dave.” ~PJ

“It’s a weird kinda’ big.” ~Dave

“It’s on my budget list.” ~Wes

“That’s in the “’nother need” category.” ~Dave

“He started chewing on my knuckes.” ~Wes

“If he would sober up long enough to listen to it he would like it.” ~PJ

“I’m sure that’s not true.” ~Wes

“Don’t sneak up on us!” ~PJ

“But that’s what I’m famous for!” ~Wes

“Who the fuck is she with?” ~Rodney

“It was worth a shot.” ~Wes

“Of course that’s the wrong key.” ~PJ

“Well let me pee first then.” ~Dave

“JD has a master plan.” ~PJ

“Don’t start out like that, bitch, I’ll keep it!” ~Dave

“I fell out the exact same time you did.” ~Rodney

“All I got to say is that on that song, your bitch ass better follow me and PJ!” ~Dave

“That was an MTV moment.” ~JD

“I can’t find it!” ~Dave

“Wait! I need ice.” ~PJ

“I’ll have to go through a lot of shit to get to the songs.” ~Rodney

“Whoops! That’s the wrong New York!” ~JD

“Is that one of your boy bitches?” ~Rodney

“We’re hard core, Baby!” ~Dave

“He was actually accommodating JD.” ~Wes

“Hey, whaddaya know! I finally found the fucking key!” ~JD

And the best exchange of the night:

“That needs to be sparser.” ~PJ

“Sparser?” ~Dave

“Less shit going on.” ~Rodney