Opening for Bill Kirchen in Charlotte - Page 2

jlrich · July 4th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Great show. teledude66 and I, and our better halves, got there just as Woody and company were starting their first song. Great set and the Rainbow tele was sounding great.

Bill did a set, took about a 15 minute break to meet & greet and sell some cd's, and during his second set called Woody up to join them on two songs. Like a kid in a candy store. Woody and his bass player Tom joined them for the last song of the night and Bill broke out the trombone and he and the drummer with snare in hand walked through the crowd and serenaded everyone while he and Woody took turns soloing. And yes, Bill played the red tele all night. The Coalburner was there but never made it out of the case.

And Bill said "hi" to everyone on the board. teledude66 got some good pictures. Can't wait to see them.

Tim Armstrong · July 4th, 2008, 12:22 PM

When Bill was here last week, I asked him about the red Tele. He said, after several years of using Bardens, he kinda missed the sound of single coil pickups, so this one has Fralins on it. He also said that the neck was beefier and slightly wider than the Ol' Coalburner, and he went with rosewood just because he's always gone with maple and wanted a change.

Oh, and the builders, Big Tex Guitars, are known for their relic work. Bill told them he was pretty good at relicing, and would prefer to do it himself.

He sure seemed to bond with the new Tele!!!

Cheers, Tim

jlrich · July 4th, 2008, 12:24 PM

He could play a broom handle and it would sound good.

woodman · July 4th, 2008, 01:43 PM

the funniest thing was, when i got there to load in, i banged on the backstage door and Bill opened it ... he said, "i know you from the Tele board!" we hit it off great, had supper together, and he said, "how about sitting in some second set?" of course i then went into a state of high anxiety ... i'm sure many of you can relate!

but it went really well, and everybody had a big time. Bill is one of the most gracious guys i've ever known, and Johnny and Claude were a hoot to hang out with too. teledude took some pix, hoping he'll post some!

teledude66 · July 4th, 2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

he kinda missed the sound of single coil pickups, so this one has Fralins on it.

HA! I told ya'll them Fralins is bad...lol.

I'm working on the pix now. Went to bed around 2 a.m. (John still had an hour drive after he left my house) then my mom an dad called me to go riding this morning, they just got HD's so I just got in. They'll be up in a few.

teledude66 · July 4th, 2008, 03:58 PM

Here ya go...Lunatic Fringe.

teledude66 · July 4th, 2008, 04:03 PM

Bill Kirchen...

teledude66 · July 4th, 2008, 04:05 PM

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teledude66 · July 4th, 2008, 04:13 PM

I saved the best for last, I figured with all the sex appeal in the last few posts ya'll couldn't handle the man fest in this last pic...wink...lol.

Me (teledude66) some guy who played after Woody...lol, and JLRich...

Bill was awesome, took time to talk to people, sign autographs, and was one of the nicest guys you ever wanna meet, a true showman. Oh yeah he played some mean tele too. I wish I knew those were Fralins last night, I woulda loved to chat about them,I was a little star struck.
Woody your too humble you did awesome last night, I thought that rainbow tele had a sweet tone. BTW what amp were you playing through?

Tim Armstrong · July 4th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Great pictures!!!

Wish I had been there!!!

Cheers, Tim

Paul in Colorado · July 4th, 2008, 04:37 PM

Sounds like a fun time. Wish I could have been there. Bill's a great guy and an amazing player. Congrats on getting to sit in Woodman! I remember when Bill and Andy Stein would pull out their horns to become the Ozone Brass back in the Commander Cody days. (that was back when the Coalburner looked new!)

Come back to Colorado, Bill! Come play the Swing Station in Laporte!

woodman · July 4th, 2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by teledude66

BTW what amp were you playing through?

that was the tweed Deluxe -- a little underpowered for a big-stage gig, ended up wishing i'd brought the Pro. but all's well that ends well!

GREAT pix, teledude!

doster · July 4th, 2008, 05:31 PM

That's wonderfully cool! I can't imagine the nerves, good for you Woody.

Five Finger Fender Fiend · July 4th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Excellent Woodman. That would be a dream gig for me. I've never seen Bill play live, or yourself for that matter. Enjoy yourself and hopefully someone will video the event!!

trag-o-caster · July 4th, 2008, 07:47 PM

Hey woodman, that's great!

Bill is a friend of some good friends of mine. I haven't met him in person yet, but his brother hangs out with my friends quite often. When Bill is in town he'll drop by. They always said he's a really nice guy.

Thanks for the photos - that looks GREAT! I wish I coulda been there!

ednew · July 4th, 2008, 08:28 PM

Congrats, Woodman! You nailed a big one for the good guys!

It keeps gettin' better, doesn't it?

Ed

woodman · July 4th, 2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ednew

Congrats, Woodman! You nailed a big one for the good guys!

It keeps gettin' better, doesn't it?

Ed

yessir, like they say: life begins at sixty!

by the way, Bill turned 60 last week. but he doesn't look a day over 59!

BAW4742 · July 5th, 2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by woodman

by the way, Bill turned 60 last week. but he doesn't look a day over 59!

Too funny.

Way to go Woodman. That gig looks like it was a blast!

beach bob · July 5th, 2008, 12:15 PM

Teledude, thanks for posting those pics! Looks like it was an awesome gig for sure. And once again, congrats to the Woodman for snagging a prime opening spot. Definitely one for your resume; you know, for whenever you decide to grow up and get a respectable career

Big thumbs up, wish I wasn't three states away...

Dan R · July 5th, 2008, 12:31 PM

Man that is so great! I'm really sorry I missed it. I moved too soon. Woody that rainbow tele looks good in action. Thanks for the excellent pix teledude. It was a hoot to see Bill with the trombone. I'm glad everyone had a good time. Way to go guys!

Dan R

woodman · July 5th, 2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by beach bob

whenever you decide to grow up and get a respectable career

hahaha! yeah, who knows, that could happen any day!

boris bubbanov · July 5th, 2008, 05:03 PM

Very exciting, Wood man!

Glad the anxiety did not get the best of ye! That'll have you feeling mighty righteous for a good while, wohoo!

Mark Davis · July 5th, 2008, 05:07 PM

Thats way cool have fun.

July 4th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#41 (permalink)
jlrich Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Marion, NC Age: 42 Posts: 1,151 6 Photos	fun, fun, fun Great show. teledude66 and I, and our better halves, got there just as Woody and company were starting their first song. Great set and the Rainbow tele was sounding great. Bill did a set, took about a 15 minute break to meet & greet and sell some cd's, and during his second set called Woody up to join them on two songs. Like a kid in a candy store. Woody and his bass player Tom joined them for the last song of the night and Bill broke out the trombone and he and the drummer with snare in hand walked through the crowd and serenaded everyone while he and Woody took turns soloing. And yes, Bill played the red tele all night. The Coalburner was there but never made it out of the case. And Bill said "hi" to everyone on the board. teledude66 got some good pictures. Can't wait to see them. __________________ MySpace YouTube

July 4th, 2008, 12:22 PM	#42 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 9,552	When Bill was here last week, I asked him about the red Tele. He said, after several years of using Bardens, he kinda missed the sound of single coil pickups, so this one has Fralins on it. He also said that the neck was beefier and slightly wider than the Ol' Coalburner, and he went with rosewood just because he's always gone with maple and wanted a change. Oh, and the builders, Big Tex Guitars, are known for their relic work. Bill told them he was pretty good at relicing, and would prefer to do it himself. He sure seemed to bond with the new Tele!!! Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

July 4th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#43 (permalink)
jlrich Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Marion, NC Age: 42 Posts: 1,151 6 Photos	He could play a broom handle and it would sound good. __________________ MySpace YouTube

July 4th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#44 (permalink)
woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,896	the funniest thing was, when i got there to load in, i banged on the backstage door and Bill opened it ... he said, "i know you from the Tele board!" we hit it off great, had supper together, and he said, "how about sitting in some second set?" of course i then went into a state of high anxiety ... i'm sure many of you can relate! but it went really well, and everybody had a big time. Bill is one of the most gracious guys i've ever known, and Johnny and Claude were a hoot to hang out with too. teledude took some pix, hoping he'll post some! __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)

July 4th, 2008, 03:58 PM	#46 (permalink)
teledude66 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lawndale,N.C. Age: 42 Posts: 2,750 20 Photos	Here ya go...Lunatic Fringe. __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

July 4th, 2008, 04:03 PM	#47 (permalink)
teledude66 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lawndale,N.C. Age: 42 Posts: 2,750 20 Photos	round 2 Bill Kirchen... __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

July 4th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#48 (permalink)
teledude66 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lawndale,N.C. Age: 42 Posts: 2,750 20 Photos	__________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

July 4th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#49 (permalink)
teledude66 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lawndale,N.C. Age: 42 Posts: 2,750 20 Photos	__________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

July 4th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#50 (permalink)
teledude66 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lawndale,N.C. Age: 42 Posts: 2,750 20 Photos	I saved the best for last, I figured with all the sex appeal in the last few posts ya'll couldn't handle the man fest in this last pic...wink...lol. Me (teledude66) some guy who played after Woody...lol, and JLRich... Bill was awesome, took time to talk to people, sign autographs, and was one of the nicest guys you ever wanna meet, a true showman. Oh yeah he played some mean tele too. I wish I knew those were Fralins last night, I woulda loved to chat about them,I was a little star struck. Woody your too humble you did awesome last night, I thought that rainbow tele had a sweet tone. BTW what amp were you playing through? __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

July 4th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#51 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 9,552	Great pictures!!! Wish I had been there!!! Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

July 4th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#52 (permalink)
Paul in Colorado Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 55 Posts: 4,319 3 Photos	Sounds like a fun time. Wish I could have been there. Bill's a great guy and an amazing player. Congrats on getting to sit in Woodman! I remember when Bill and Andy Stein would pull out their horns to become the Ozone Brass back in the Commander Cody days. (that was back when the Coalburner looked new!) Come back to Colorado, Bill! Come play the Swing Station in Laporte! __________________ www.tuatha.net

July 4th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#54 (permalink)
doster Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 316	That's wonderfully cool! I can't imagine the nerves, good for you Woody. __________________ “You don't find a style, ... a style finds you.” Keith Richards

July 4th, 2008, 06:46 PM	#55 (permalink)
Five Finger Fender Fiend Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bron-Yr-Aur Posts: 667	Excellent Woodman. That would be a dream gig for me. I've never seen Bill play live, or yourself for that matter. Enjoy yourself and hopefully someone will video the event!! __________________ I'm on the road tonight with this old hillbilly band. We may not be good looking but we sure get outta hand. -Neil Young

July 4th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#56 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,558	Hey woodman, that's great! Bill is a friend of some good friends of mine. I haven't met him in person yet, but his brother hangs out with my friends quite often. When Bill is in town he'll drop by. They always said he's a really nice guy. Thanks for the photos - that looks GREAT! I wish I coulda been there! __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

July 4th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#57 (permalink)
ednew Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 61 Posts: 432	Congrats, Woodman! You nailed a big one for the good guys! It keeps gettin' better, doesn't it? Ed

July 5th, 2008, 12:15 PM	#60 (permalink)
beach bob Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 479	Teledude, thanks for posting those pics! Looks like it was an awesome gig for sure. And once again, congrats to the Woodman for snagging a prime opening spot. Definitely one for your resume; you know, for whenever you decide to grow up and get a respectable career Big thumbs up, wish I wasn't three states away...

July 5th, 2008, 12:31 PM	#61 (permalink)
Dan R Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 50 Posts: 888	Man that is so great! I'm really sorry I missed it. I moved too soon. Woody that rainbow tele looks good in action. Thanks for the excellent pix teledude. It was a hoot to see Bill with the trombone. I'm glad everyone had a good time. Way to go guys! Dan R Last edited by Dan R; July 5th, 2008 at 04:45 PM.

July 5th, 2008, 05:03 PM	#63 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 8,430	Very exciting, Wood man! Glad the anxiety did not get the best of ye! That'll have you feeling mighty righteous for a good while, wohoo! __________________ Bubban0v

July 5th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#64 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,745	Thats way cool have fun. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.