The Grand Ole Opportunity

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 22 Oct 2008 12:45 pm

I'm thinking about starting my own new country music show and call it "The Grand Ole Opportunity" I think I could make alot of money.

Wonder how many of them new country acts I could book & get to drop by to pick & sing. They could think of my show as a steppin stone into the Nashville music biz. . . . . Now, I don't want none of them old grey hairs on my stage, nothing but the new young country super-star types. You know, that new generation the market now caters to. Besides, they got the BIG money backin em. Just think, if I could latch on and play my cards right it could make me a rich man ($$$ ding-ding, ding-ding). As you can see, my tastes have really changed.

It's time to forget them old 4/4 shuffles and western swing tunes, put away those cryin Steels & twin Fiddles. . . . . . . . . .from now on I only want to hear Strats played through big Marshall Stacks with lots of distortion, loaded down Synthosizers & electric Drums. Dale Watson, you might as well pack it up and go home! From now on the only CD's I want in my collection are Jessica Simpson, Rodney Atkins, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, Little Big Town and of course my very favorite. . . . . . . . . . . Lady Antibellum (woooooooh-baby!)
Well gotta go for now, CMT's on and they're showing all my new favorite hot country videos. . . . . . yeeeeeehaaaaa!

Man, I love that GOOOOOOD COUNTRY. . . it just don't get no better than this!

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 22 Oct 2008 1:54 pm

Funny stuff Nick!

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 22 Oct 2008 2:58 pm

Nick Can I Sang on Your Show If I Dye My Hair? ha ha. SONNY.

James Cann · Post by **James Cann** » 22 Oct 2008 4:10 pm

Well, I guess that leaves me out. I've got a 38" waistline.

Wally Taylor · Post by **Wally Taylor** » 22 Oct 2008 5:09 pm

Sonny,
If you can actually sing and sing on key and don't have a fake, whiney southern drawl, you will never make it on the "new country" programs.

And you will have to leave out the steel altogether.

I may start myself a group and call it, "Flatscal Ratts". Whadayathink?

Wally

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 22 Oct 2008 10:00 pm

Nick,my goodness are'nt you thankful to be experiencing the GREAT country music today,Just look on the TV portion of the opry,The HOT tele players playing the same old cliched licks over,over,and over again,SO much better than what we had to listen from when Chet Atkins,Hank Garland,or Mr. Rhodes,were doing their thing,We don't have to put up with Marty Robbins or Jim Reeves anymore,we have Kenny and Tim.Just look at all the wonderful duets we have today,Mont.Gentry,Big and Rich,Man are'nt they light years ahead of those Everly Brothers,The Wilburns,or the Louvin's,Are'nt you thankful for all the pretty little ladies in their hollyweird getups prancing around the stage,dont they out shine the ladies before them like Patsy,Martha Carson,Jeannie Pruitt,Norma Jean,or Kitty,etc,And just think you don't have to look at any of those old fashion Nudie suits much anymore,Dont you just love Dirty tank tops and worn out jeans,And NO MORE SILLY HUMOR from the likes of Miss Minnie,Lonzo and Oscar,Stringbean or Granpa Jones,what a relief that is.DYKBC.

Dennis Graves · Post by **Dennis Graves** » 23 Oct 2008 3:28 am

You know, Rick Campbell made a comment a few weeks ago that ole Dennis would eventually see the light. I thought he was crazy, but something has happened. I'm a new man, been converted, been born again into the country music scene.
I now see what you boys are talking about. I'm getting rid of my Conway, Merle, and George CDS. No more of that old whiney steel for me. Give me more drums. Give me Big and Rich and Rascal Flatts. They are "real country".

Thanks fellows for helping me get on the right road. I will be forever greatful.

Dennis

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 23 Oct 2008 6:28 am

I think the new evolution in country is catching on. Now that we've got the die hard country fans on the forum converted, we need to work on Justin Trevino, Amber Digby, etc... to get them over on our side. Haggard, Jones, Price, etc... have been at it too long to expect them to change their ways, but there's still hope for Justin, Amber, and others of their generation.

Does anyone have any old blue jeans with holes in them that I can have, in case I've got any gigs coming up? I'm putting the rocking horse mod on the legs of my Emmons now so I can act appropriately on stage. I also need a 50 ft. cord, or wireless setup for my fiddle. Currently, I've been restricted to have to stand in one place, and I'll need to be able to run from one side of the stage to the other, and hump on the bass players, etc... Also, I need an extra long guitar strap. My current straps place the guitar at my waist, and I know to be correct it needs to hang down around my knees.

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 23 Oct 2008 9:17 am

I like the Mavericks.

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 23 Oct 2008 9:20 am

Steve,

You know that political content is not allowed on the forum.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 23 Oct 2008 11:48 am

Be sure and put up a sign that reads:
"Rock, Pop and [fill in the blank] artists welcome. No dues to pay. Understanding of Country Music history not necessary. It's so easy anybody can do it. Get on board and help Plant, Kid Rock, Darius, Jewel, Jessica et al in their efforts to save the music from extinction"

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 23 Oct 2008 12:21 pm

I like the cliche'd Telecaster licks.

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 23 Oct 2008 6:00 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing Nick's show. It will be so refreshing to once again hear country music like I grew up on. Like CCR:

Joy to the world
All the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me.

I really like Christmas songs. You don't hear deep meaningful lyrics like that everyday.

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 23 Oct 2008 6:05 pm

WAKE UP NICK! You're having a nightmare.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 23 Oct 2008 10:07 pm

CCR WAS country compared to what ever the hell this crap is to day,Would rather listen to John any day,DYKBC.

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 24 Oct 2008 2:56 am

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 24 Oct 2008 2:57 am

well, I didn't want to repeat myself... but-

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... d+ole+opry

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... d+ole+opry

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... d+ole+opry

If you want more just search "Grand Ole Opry"
There are more threads about this topic than tuning.
now carry on...

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 24 Oct 2008 4:00 am

maybe it's time to have an alternate career as a Telecaster picker ! Last night I played 80% on the Tele and the crowd was screaming for MORE STEEL !

We promised next week to give them MORE STEEL ! but..uhh..we are not actually running for any office so we are gonna do whatever we want regardless of what we say

ps

the Tele, the Sparkle Drive and the HR Deville sure can shake things up when playing the cliche'd licks !

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 24 Oct 2008 6:01 am

Nick,

Before you get yourself in trouble, you'll need to check with the local authorities there in Springfield. Many local governments have a restriction on the amount of "noise" that will be tolerated.

Marc Jenkins · Post by **Marc Jenkins** » 24 Oct 2008 7:53 am

Ummm, 'Joy to the World' is by THREE DOG NIGHT, not CCR. BIG difference.

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 24 Oct 2008 8:25 am

Actually, they both did it. That's the way with great lyrical compositions, everybody jumps on the wagon. I always wanted to hear Wynn Stewart do it.

Gotta go, I'm busy working out some three fiddle harmonys on "Achy Breaky Heart".

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 24 Oct 2008 10:43 am

joy to the world is a hoyt axton song!

Dennis Graves · Post by **Dennis Graves** » 24 Oct 2008 1:22 pm

I was listening to WIVK in Knoxville today and they were interviewing Taylor Swift. Then I hear that she and Rascal Flatts are performing tonight in Knoxville. How did I miss this event? You talking about a sure enough country show!!
Shortly after that, a buddy of mine called and wanted to know if I wanted a couple of tickets to the show...3rd row seats I'm talking about.
I just had a fit...I said I would love to go more than anything, but I've already planned to wash my truck this evening.
Oh well, maybe I'll catch Big & Rich when they come to town.

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 24 Oct 2008 2:34 pm

WIVK ????????? The Frog!!!!!!!!!!! LOL LOL LOL

Country Radio at it's best!!!!!!!!

Wally Taylor · Post by **Wally Taylor** » 25 Oct 2008 10:06 pm

WIVK? Well, yes, that is what I have my alarm clock set to every morning in Oak Ridge. I really get off on waking up to a tune with the words to the effect of a cooler "slushin" in the bed of a pickup truck sung by some chick with an over active hick accent!

But hey, it gets me up in the mornings. If there is a real country station in that neck of the woods, someone please tell me what it is!!!

Wally