I Hate Acoustic Steelers

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 15 Aug 2003 5:38 am

First smug person that gloats about their non-electric instrument gets smacked down.

(blackout related)

Russ Young · Post by **Russ Young** » 15 Aug 2003 6:03 am

C'mon, Jon; that's why God invented the portable generator!

Seriously, I hope everyone affected by the blackout stays safe and healthy ... and is back playing -- with amplification -- soon.

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 15 Aug 2003 6:32 am

Jon -

Thought you might need this link:
http://www.folkofthewood.com/page107.htm

Your problem will be solved!

We had a similar situation in Jacksonville one summer a few years ago, but on a small scale...only about 6 hours. So I was bored, hot, and it was pitch dark. I grabbed my regal resonator and a candle, and sat out on the back porch to get what little breeze I could on a muggy summer night.

Well, I lost track of time and before I knew it, all the lights popped back on. But I enjoyed it so much, that I went inside, turned all the lights off, and continued my candlight evening out on the porch! "...ahhh...so this, is what they did back in the old days!"

(old = pre-internet = the before time)

[This message was edited by Jeff Strouse on 15 August 2003 at 07:36 AM.]

Jesse Pearson · Post by **Jesse Pearson** » 15 Aug 2003 7:22 am

I saw a few battery powered street musicians working the crowds all around town last night in NYC, here and there on T.V. Boy, I would have cleaned up if I had been in NYC last night! Peavy Solo amps are the best, most affordable battery powered amps on the market IMHO. I have even seen them used alot in Europe by street artists. Do a search on "Busking" and you'll see what I mean. I'm having to go back to busking with a resonator because of all the downtown construction lately which took away my primo spot. I got a noise complaint last week from an unknown hotel and was forced to shut down by the cops. The resonator can't compete with downtown traffic and doesn't make as much tips as the electric, which I love to busk with. Also, the resonator takes alot more out of you, alot faster just trying to be heard. It's like 4 hours on resonator and harp verses 8 or 10 on electric. [This message was edited by Jesse Pearson on 15 August 2003 at 08:26 AM.]

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 15 Aug 2003 7:27 am

Mr. Light in the dark. Now there's some irony!

Hang in Jon.

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 15 Aug 2003 7:48 am

I'll bet that the toilets will still flush; __and that could help a lot.

Rick

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 15 Aug 2003 8:20 am

Just play songs like "You Light Up My Life", "Dancing in the Dark" ....

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 15 Aug 2003 8:37 am

F..L..U..S..H......the prettiest sound in the English language.

Thanks for the well-wishing. In truth I have nothing at all to complain about. Personal inconvenience was minimal. Thinking of the poor souls stuck in the subways and elevators etc....eeep!

When I first heard rumors that the problem was Canadian in origin I was ready to get on the phone and tell Geo W. to invade Canadia wherever that is but my phone was out. It now appears that Ohio is going to need to be bombed.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 15 Aug 2003 9:37 am

I've heard that Keoki may know where Canada is.[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 15 August 2003 at 10:54 AM.]

Donald Ruetenik · Post by **Donald Ruetenik** » 15 Aug 2003 10:19 am

We need to build more power plants. Yesterday's power outage is just a reminder that our power grid is not adequate for a growing population.

Jesse, that's an interesting observation about the fatigue in trying to play 'loud' on an acoustic. Even another reminder of just how much we become dependant and accustomed to having electricity to assist us in our everyday lives.

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 15 Aug 2003 10:39 am

Andy--it's this place called Canadia I'm trying locate.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 15 Aug 2003 12:17 pm

Now I understand!

You simply take the Cross Bronx Expressway to the George Washington Bridge, drive past Stamfordia, Bridgeportia, Hartfordia, Bostonia, and Bangor, Mainia and you'll eventually hit Canadia.

Harry Williams · Post by **Harry Williams** » 15 Aug 2003 3:09 pm

I think Canada is near Japan cuz I work with this Japanese fella who goes home for lunch everyday...

PS Donald - conservation is also an option...[This message was edited by Harry Williams on 15 August 2003 at 04:11 PM.]

Donald Ruetenik · Post by **Donald Ruetenik** » 15 Aug 2003 5:35 pm

Unless you are talking about government compulsory conservation, it won't work. Eventually more means of producing power must be constructed.

I did put a new set of strings on the reso, just in case. And brushed off the dust on the old Pignose. BayGen ought to make a windup guitar amp.

Mike D · Post by **Mike D** » 15 Aug 2003 5:42 pm

Magnetic P/Us are really just tiny electrical generators. If we were to wire up all the lap steels in the country and play them at the same time......?

Jon 'Light' cursing the darkness, what sweet irony.

R. L. Jones · Post by **R. L. Jones** » 15 Aug 2003 7:26 pm

Ns Na NANNA Na Na good ole Dobro pickers

R. L.

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 15 Aug 2003 8:32 pm

Don't you guys know the snow starts at the 49th ? One side of the border is balmy green and the other side is pure white.

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 15 Aug 2003 9:42 pm

I was playing my Dobro last night while the East Coast was dark.
The one thing I did notice was how fast my dialup internet was running last night with fifty million East Coast folks not on line, that was the fastest connection I have ever had.
I would like to thank each and every one of you, that were offline last night, and maybe someday I can return the favor.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 16 Aug 2003 5:21 am

My apologies for that blackout folks. I knew I shouldn't have turned on the blender while the toaster oven was on.

[This message was edited by HowardR on 16 August 2003 at 06:22 AM.]

Russ Young · Post by **Russ Young** » 16 Aug 2003 7:50 am

([/i] Rimshot! [/i])

I was sure that you would have something to say once you had power again, Howard![This message was edited by Russ Young on 16 August 2003 at 08:52 AM.]

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 16 Aug 2003 8:42 am

Well it seems to be getting back together and that means the beer will be cold when I get there next week.
You can put the Apple in the dark, but you can't put it to sleep!!

I will be doing a wedding tonight so far out in the hills that we will have 2 generators running for the band. There ain't no juice out thar.
The Sho-Bud will be fine on 1.6KW.

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 16 Aug 2003 8:51 am

That's great that you've got juice for the steel. What's the rest of the band gonna run off of?

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 16 Aug 2003 2:16 pm

That's great that you've got juice for the steel. What's the rest of the band gonna run off of?....quote Jon Light,unquote.

Prune Juice,,that will make the band run

[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 16 August 2003 at 08:06 PM.]

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 16 Aug 2003 7:14 pm

yes, they will be doing "Movement in B Major"...

sorry, no photos on this one...[This message was edited by HowardR on 16 August 2003 at 08:16 PM.]

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 17 Aug 2003 5:06 am

Right On Howard.

Its just one "B" and B O O M

Sunsweet Anyone ?