Mr and Mrs Gizmo are meeting Me and Wifey at Laundry's Seafood in the Woodlands
and then going to see Tom Petty and ZZ Top perform tonite.
Should be Fun!
I missed ZZTop the last time they were in town... :'(
Have fun.
Make sure to bring back a souvenir, maybe some beard hair or something. ;D
When ZZ top came to Prince George, the drummer Frank Beard came into my hobby shop, really nice guy.
I always thought it was strange that Frank Beard was the guy without a beard.
Those are two great bands. ZZTop played on my high school stage in '72 or there abouts. We didn't know what we were witnessing at the time.
I was in a nearly 100 year old family owned Fort Worth hat maker shop a few years ago buying a cowboy hat and the owner said he wanted to show me something. He had a new purplish, small brimmed bowler hat he was aging for Billy Gibbons. The round topped hat with a rolled brim all around looked like it had been sweated out and had dirt stains etc on it. It is evidently a real art to age a hat and not make it look contrived. This one looked well worn and real. The hat maker was proud of his work and told me his art and methods were a well guarded secret.
I offered to take the bowler to the alley and whiz on it if it would help the cause of reality. The owner said that might be a good idea and laughed but didn't take me up on it.
I know you will have a great time GRG but here is wishing you and yours a "it don't get no better than this" at the conclusion of the concert.
Good luck and boogie down,
Pachanga
I think I see Petty every time he comes to town.
But haven't seen ZZTop since the CrossRoads Festival in Dallas (2004).
Looking forward to it.
Enjoy. Have seen ZZ Top many times. Never Petty even though I love him. I believe they were just here, or are they coming here next?
Two of my favorite bands.
I went and seen Tom Petty at "Dubs Lounge" in Gainesville, Fl. back around 1983. Tom is originally from Gainesville.
CRG, your killing me!!! What an awesome bill. I've seen them both before and they where both fantastic. You get to see them both together. You lucky SOB! Have a blast!!!
On a side note, my mother just went to a Slash and Billy Idol concert the other night. She's 63 and not much of a rocker. She loved it. Weird...
Have a beer for me CRG.
CRG,
It is afternoon now. Recovery should be well underway.
Give us a report on the show.
I have been playing ZZ Top music every since you posted this and I am loading up some Petty now.
Pachanga
Quote from: Pachanga on September 25, 2010, 10:16:34 AM
CRG,
It is afternoon now. Recovery should be well underway.
Give us a report on the show.
I have been playing ZZ Top music every since you posted this and I am loading up some Petty now.
Pachanga
I was thinking the same thing!! But Sonny aint the spring chicken he used to be. Might not be able to run with the BIG Dogs anymore!!
Yes, the haze may be slow in lifting.
A big plate of greasy enchiladas needs to be delivered to his doorstep. That's a sure cure in my book or at least it is an accelerate.
Pachanga
Maybe he forgot the old rule Puff Puff Pass and just Bogarted it!!
The monkey is probably up but CRG is out!
Quote from: DTAggie on September 25, 2010, 01:04:54 PM
The monkey is probably up but CRG is out!
Either that or they both are still in a fog!!(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a451/SOUTHERNSMOKEDBBQ/CRG-Monkey-Smoking.jpg?t=1285448982)
:D ;D :D ;D
You Guys are Funny. ;D
We all meet around 4:30 at Laundry's in the Woodlands.
Had a GREAT meal with some Great people (Rick and Virginia) and afterwards
worked our way over to Cynthia Woods Pavilion.
It was HOT! Rick and Virginia are not use to the South Texas humidity
AND I don't like it.
ZZ Top was great. Their voices may not be quite as crisp and clear
as it was when they were younger, but the music has not suffered at all.
They did a cover of "Hey Joe" in Honor of Hendrix that was just screamin.
I can't get the song out of my head.
Gibbons brought his Mom on Stage in a wheel chair and she gave him a Kiss,
pretty kewl. They could have turned UP the voice mic a little for both groups.
ZZ still ROCKS! These guys are in their 60's. I saw them In '69 or '70 in Groves, Tx
for $.50. ;D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top
Tom Petty was pretty good also, but I have enjoyed him more in other concerts.
He played several songs from his new album "Mojo" and the music has gotten a
little heavier in the lead guitar area.
Mike Cambell (lead guitarist) is just awesome.
We had a great time and was kinda sad to say "Good-Bye" to the Gizmos'.
I did get a sweaty hug from Rick. ;D
I think they had plans to leave Texas today and start the trip back home.
INFO for Ka Honu ..... Frank Beard still does not have a Beard, but he does have a Mustache. ;D
Sounds like you guys had a good time.
It was a super great time. Unfortunately my phone did not get the picture of the "ClassicRockListener" that I thought I was going to be able to post.
It was hot in Texas but fortunately the daily Texas Car Wash apparently kept the temps down for us, only 80s to mid 90s. Of course on the trip home it was 107 to 114 through Arizona but that was cooler (no humidity) :D . Now we have 101 here at home.
Mr. and Mrs. CRG were great hosts for us. Very good selection on Landry's and the concert was awesome even without the airconditioning.
Again, thank you both for a great time.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on September 25, 2010, 11:16:07 AM
Maybe he forgot the old rule Puff Puff Pass and just Bogarted it!!
You know come to think of it, Gibbons did break one out on stage in a reference to farming in Cali but that was last we saw of it. :o
Giz, Glad You and Lady Giz made it home safe.
We too had a good time with you guys.
Quote from: Gizmo on September 26, 2010, 10:29:45 PM
You know come to think of it, Gibbons did break one out on stage in a reference to farming in Cali but that was last we saw of it. :o
Yes He Did! A BIG ole Fattie. ;D
Mr and Mrs Giz and Wifey waiting for concert to get going.
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af165/classicrockgriller/MISC/OBS%20Test/21.jpg)
Sounds like a BIG TIME...
But, I sure hope y'all ate at Landry's and not some COIN LAUNDRY (?)
Laundry's was great!
I had grilled Alaskan Salmon with tampura battered slices of sweet potato, mushroom buttons, and
asparagus spears. (they did assure me it was NOT farm raised Salmon)
Giz and Wifey had grilled bacon wrapped seafood stuffed shrimp. Mrs Giz had grilled Tuna.
I think it was a nice change for the Giz's as they have eaten at BBQ joints all over Texas all week.
Nice salad with a sweet vinegarette dressing and hot bread.
No room for desert. ;D
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 26, 2010, 11:15:41 PM
Mr and Mrs Giz and Wifey waiting for concert to get going.
That's "Wifey"? You better stop talkin' about
trading her off...
You've done as good as you're gonna do!
Quote from: hal4uk on September 27, 2010, 09:58:52 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 26, 2010, 11:15:41 PM
Mr and Mrs Giz and Wifey waiting for concert to get going.
That's "Wifey"? You better stop talkin' about trading her off...
You've done as good as you're gonna do!
You THINK?
Gez, wish you would have said that yesterday!
Traded her in for a new buick!
Gizmo, the concert should have been tonite.
High today was 81* and low tonite is 56* and .....
20% humidity.
Can't believe I missed this thread ! Sounds like everyone had a great time. CRG, you should be writing reviews for Rolling Stone, a great rundown.
The Gizmo's are great folks. I hope in spite of the weather (hit TX during the monsoon season) they enjoyed themselves. Unfortunately just as the weather broke here they ended up in a record setting heat wave in CA. As they say around here, y'all come back real soon.
And yes CRG, you did as good as you're going to do and better than you should have. Try trading her in on that Buick and Lenny's menu may become a reality. :o ??? ;D
Quote from: hal4uk on September 27, 2010, 10:38:06 AM
Sounds like a BIG TIME...
But, I sure hope y'all ate at Landry's and not some COIN LAUNDRY (?)
Unless it was the Texas version of The French Laundry in Napa!
Did they sing Okie from Muskogee? Wait that was Merle! Guess they didn't play any Waylon or Willie songs either! Back in early 70's ZZ played in my High School Gym. Even though I didn't go, I still heard them. My house was two short blocks from the gym. Liked it so much, a friend and I decided to go check our coon traps (see another thread). ;D ;D ;D
Glad you, the missus and some friends could have a good time despite the surprise heat in Texas!
Tom Petty is one of the few groups that don't have a corporate sponsor.
He choose that route. On this "Mojo Tour" You got a free download of his
latest CD "Mojo" and later you get a 8 song download of live song tracks
from the tour with each ticket purchase. Pretty nice but don't know if it
off sets the high ticket prices and $45 for a concert T-shirt.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 28, 2010, 09:23:34 AM
$45 for a concert T-shirt.
Are you kidding me? $45 for the T-shirt??
It's sad to say, but the rockers gotta rely on tickets and merch sales to survive now days. Nobody is making money off record sales anymore, or videos for that matter. I can't remember the last time I saw a video on one of those "music video" channels. Aerosmith was just here and they wanted something like 180$ a ticket. I'm sure the shirts where in the 50$-60$ range too.
The wife just went to go see Lady Gaga (yeah, I know) for 170$. Plus she paid 20$ for cheapo Lady Gaga sunglasses. Not to mention 8$ a beer and your not even aloud outside for a cigarette. Things just ain't right.
Beers were $11 and bottled water was $4.
The temp got up to 113 yesterday. Thank God it was dry heat, but that was still too hot.
StickyDan,
You should tell your wife to try out for commercials and video spots. The wife of one of the guys I work with went up to LA a few months back and was one of the extras in a Lady Gaga video. She had a blast. I believe she also got paid for it as well.
CRG, really? 11 bucks a beer? Ouch. Now that's insane. Double digits for a beer.
Gizmo, Some things are best left unsaid. There's no need to encourage. ;D ;D On the other hand could use the money from the video shoot to pay for the $11 beer. Hmmm....