Dale Watson is hanging it up--perhaps permanently - Page 2

jumpnblues · October 20th, 2005, 08:51 AM

Apologies to Dave W. for the misunderstanding.

Bob Rogers · October 20th, 2005, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by genelovesjez

Is knowledge of rock and roll geography necessary to avoid being colossally dumb?

AC/DC - Australia
Alice Cooper - Detroit
Grand Funk RR - don't know, don't care
Zep - Britain
KISS - New York
Sex Pistols - London, England

I guess everyone has their own idea of "California rock".

Given that one of the prototypes of "California Rock" is Fleetwood Mac, I'm not sure geography is the best source for the definition.

(O.K. Lindsey is from Palo Alto.)

BTW, isn't GFR from Flint, Michigan? I don't care either, but if I remember correctly, I cared in 1973.

genelovesjez · October 20th, 2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave W

Well, gosh, maybe that's because I was referring to the Dale Watson quote that said NOTHING about "California rock". The thread is about Dale Watson. My first post was clearly talking about Dale Watson and his attacks against the industry.

Unfortunately, Dale Watson wasn't the only one to link 70s rock with modern country in this thread, so your unqualified statement that making the link is "colossally dumb" could reasonably be applied to everyone who made the link. It just goes to show how careful one should be before making sweeping statements, particularly insulting ones.

GopherTele · October 20th, 2005, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by genelovesjez

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave W

Well, gosh, maybe that's because I was referring to the Dale Watson quote that said NOTHING about "California rock". The thread is about Dale Watson. My first post was clearly talking about Dale Watson and his attacks against the industry.

Unfortunately, Dale Watson wasn't the only one to link 70s rock with modern country in this thread, so your unqualified statement that making the link is "colossally dumb" could reasonably be applied to everyone who made the link. It just goes to show how careful one should be before making sweeping statements, particularly insulting ones.

Afterall, we wouldn't want the moderator to engage in name-calling, rush to judgement or mis- characterizing someone's post now would we?

Good thing there are rules in place to prevent that.

Chris S. · October 20th, 2005, 02:36 PM

Well, I thought I had apologized earlier, but if you didn't catch it, I Officially Apologize for assuming you had no source for your initial comments. :-) CS

Bender · October 20th, 2005, 03:12 PM

I guess there's guys like the Derailers and Dale who like to do things "Old School".

Then there's "New Country" which I believe is aptly personified by our own KZLA Cowboy

I think I'll stick with Old School.

andrew · October 20th, 2005, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave W

Once again, LOOK UP AT THE DALE WATSON QUOTE! Do you see any reference to "California" rock? I sure don't. It says "rock and roll back in the 70s".

Maybe it's because it's the line of the song, and he can't fit the word California in?

I can also say that the stuff on the radio is not country, but you might. Who knows what "type" of rock music he's talking about. I thought the line was funnier then heck when I heard it, and laughed my butt off because I thought it was so true.

I can clearly hear some 70's Rod Stewart/Springsteen/Bad Company on those "country" stations.

Kingpin · October 20th, 2005, 11:12 PM

"Colossally dumb", wasn't that a Pink Floyd tune?

I've seen Dale Watson in concert once, and have his Live in London CD, but that's the extent of my familiarity with him. Based on that, my overall impression is that I like his style of music - but his complaining about "What is... or isn't Country" gets tiresome quickly. Country music has always had a cheesy Pop side to it throughout it's history. Like Zappa once said, "Shut up and play your guitar!"

Brutalblues · November 10th, 2005, 06:12 PM

Had this emailed to me today..... :D

*** Dale Watson NYE

From Matthew Franek: "Don't go into panic mode just yet if you haven't
gotten your Dale Watson tix for NYE 2006, we still have a lot of them to
sell, but they are going fast. If you recently requested tix, hang in there
we just haven't called yet, maybe tomorrow or Wednesday we will get you
squared away. Just in case you have forgotten. Here are the details.

Where: The Cabaret Bandera, TX
When NYE 2006 Dec 31, 2005 @ 8
$22 advanced $26 at door
Who: YOU!!
What: Party like a rock star NYE, with party favors, midnight buffet,
balloon drop and of course Dale himself!

"THIS WILL SELL OUT. 300 TIX REMAIN. DONT WAIT!!!

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Chris S. Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near TELE-Town (Wash. DC) Posts: 2,888 7 Photos	Well, I thought I had apologized earlier, but if you didn't catch it, I Officially Apologize for assuming you had no source for your initial comments. :-) CS __________________ "I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad. It's depressing." – Tara, from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" "It was born at the junction of form and function." – Bill Kirchen, from "Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods"

October 20th, 2005, 03:12 PM	#46 (permalink)
Bender Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 236	Weeeelllll..... I guess there's guys like the Derailers and Dale who like to do things "Old School". Then there's "New Country" which I believe is aptly personified by our own KZLA Cowboy I think I'll stick with Old School. __________________ I'm rustin' in Tustin.

November 10th, 2005, 06:12 PM	#49 (permalink)
Brutalblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,125	Guess he didn't retire after all..... Had this emailed to me today..... :D *** Dale Watson NYE From Matthew Franek: "Don't go into panic mode just yet if you haven't gotten your Dale Watson tix for NYE 2006, we still have a lot of them to sell, but they are going fast. If you recently requested tix, hang in there we just haven't called yet, maybe tomorrow or Wednesday we will get you squared away. Just in case you have forgotten. Here are the details. Where: The Cabaret Bandera, TX When NYE 2006 Dec 31, 2005 @ 8 $22 advanced $26 at door Who: YOU!! What: Party like a rock star NYE, with party favors, midnight buffet, balloon drop and of course Dale himself! "THIS WILL SELL OUT. 300 TIX REMAIN. DONT WAIT!!!

October 20th, 2005, 11:12 PM	#48 (permalink)
Kingpin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here Posts: 1,208	"Colossally dumb", wasn't that a Pink Floyd tune? I've seen Dale Watson in concert once, and have his Live in London CD, but that's the extent of my familiarity with him. Based on that, my overall impression is that I like his style of music - but his complaining about "What is... or isn't Country" gets tiresome quickly. Country music has always had a cheesy Pop side to it throughout it's history. Like Zappa once said, "Shut up and play your guitar!"