People just don't appreciate how much personality clashes within a band can make the music not fun, even when everybody's musical tastes and commitment level are aligned (which isn't all that often either). Dealing with people is the hardest work of all.
maannnn, can't wait for you to write the whole book!!
luckily, by the time i was in boston, a lot of us southern types kinda transformed the scene into a more welcoming brotherhood, as opposed to the 80's closed-off snobbiness.
OK, John, I just finished watching Todd Haynne's documentary on VU. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere there must be a Blake Babies doc produced. I certainly have my stories/memories but I'm nobody special. Calling all film/video/writing creatives! Let the stories be told, let them say what they want, let the photos be old...
Very interesting! Please finish and release the book, so we'll get a biopic movie version a la Bob and Bruce. Who would you cast as the main players were that to happen?
I don’t really know of any actors the right age. Obviously won’t ever happen, but if it did I’d leave it to the pros. Except I’d cast somebody very handsome to play Billy Ruane.
The Hoodoo BBQ was at the Rat. I don't think they ever set up at TT's but I could be wrong. Also, I'm not sure what Mitch's job was at the Rat, but he wasn't the owner. I love this story, though. Makes me wish I knew you guys better back then!
Positive on Hoodoo BBQ - you’d remember if some loophole let you go to shows underage. We did it 2 or 3 times then Freda got too drunk and they figured us out. Had to make some promises when we played there, still all underage.
I believe Mitch’s job was to smile sweetly and assure us youngin’s that we were in the right place at the right time, and everything is A-OK. I never saw him pull out a trumpet, but if he did -- all the better! 😘👍
People just don't appreciate how much personality clashes within a band can make the music not fun, even when everybody's musical tastes and commitment level are aligned (which isn't all that often either). Dealing with people is the hardest work of all.
Great stuff!
This is so cool - you should publish this memoir and make an audio version too.
Ah, the Mantarays and the Norberts! I’m still friends with them.
The first time I saw the Blake Babies was at the Rat with Evan on bass. You were opening for Game Theory.
Tell them all hey for me! I’ve been in touch a little with Jack Drag and Peter.
I have, read, and enjoyed Juliana's and Freda's books, so have the opportunity to read parts of your book, John, is wonderful. Nice!
maannnn, can't wait for you to write the whole book!!
luckily, by the time i was in boston, a lot of us southern types kinda transformed the scene into a more welcoming brotherhood, as opposed to the 80's closed-off snobbiness.
great stuff, john!
OK, John, I just finished watching Todd Haynne's documentary on VU. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere there must be a Blake Babies doc produced. I certainly have my stories/memories but I'm nobody special. Calling all film/video/writing creatives! Let the stories be told, let them say what they want, let the photos be old...
Boiled Potato!!! 😂
We’re working on something that might pave the way for something like that
Very interesting! Please finish and release the book, so we'll get a biopic movie version a la Bob and Bruce. Who would you cast as the main players were that to happen?
I don’t really know of any actors the right age. Obviously won’t ever happen, but if it did I’d leave it to the pros. Except I’d cast somebody very handsome to play Billy Ruane.
Mr Butch out front
The Hoodoo BBQ was at the Rat. I don't think they ever set up at TT's but I could be wrong. Also, I'm not sure what Mitch's job was at the Rat, but he wasn't the owner. I love this story, though. Makes me wish I knew you guys better back then!
Positive on Hoodoo BBQ - you’d remember if some loophole let you go to shows underage. We did it 2 or 3 times then Freda got too drunk and they figured us out. Had to make some promises when we played there, still all underage.
Re Mitch, I don’t know if I fact-checked it at the time, probably wrong.
Hunh. I guess it's possible they "expanded" for a short while. I do remember TT's food changed a bunch of times.
I believe Mitch’s job was to smile sweetly and assure us youngin’s that we were in the right place at the right time, and everything is A-OK. I never saw him pull out a trumpet, but if he did -- all the better! 😘👍
love you guys so much! what a fuckedup awesome time. thanks for the music 🌲 😘