tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35077223165141101992024-03-14T02:22:49.132-07:00The Gypsys HeadThe Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-52670772817095823972012-03-08T11:39:00.005-08:002012-03-08T12:15:25.135-08:00Gypsy on the River<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkkHrQhSxwoh-ETLJKJr5D99YxGHivWKssQ0NzL5_cSakkUQ_PpCWBeaagiP4GHnzrIKPF7VzSEDS9UFXOykPqacXjzrI4NAy-gOXvw54gFREJW3T9VcR6ZLhKzhg8q7RiJpajB1S2dJ9/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkkHrQhSxwoh-ETLJKJr5D99YxGHivWKssQ0NzL5_cSakkUQ_PpCWBeaagiP4GHnzrIKPF7VzSEDS9UFXOykPqacXjzrI4NAy-gOXvw54gFREJW3T9VcR6ZLhKzhg8q7RiJpajB1S2dJ9/s200/013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717621473589445378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwA49vJrhcZ7r5BApUvQFo4rlgBBktLsJ7TEowgvy7eX39yHTrB0PInUpTUbapO00mzdI7wqI-sydWjb3K3oERVkQphyphenhyphenHp9iBdGTX8gNn9qfOhmZviMfzdxeCNJ047DWsvlZJDrO1ORqJe/s1600/037.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwA49vJrhcZ7r5BApUvQFo4rlgBBktLsJ7TEowgvy7eX39yHTrB0PInUpTUbapO00mzdI7wqI-sydWjb3K3oERVkQphyphenhyphenHp9iBdGTX8gNn9qfOhmZviMfzdxeCNJ047DWsvlZJDrO1ORqJe/s200/037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717621465436169682" /></a><br /> The latest of gypsy journeys found me near Trinity Texas, with the band, on the Trinity River at a place called El Roys. It was a political rally that we were asked to play music at. Now me being , "not very political", I was at first reluctant to accept the offer....but then decided,"what the hell, we'll get to play for a whole new audiance", so we accepted. This place was very cool....set right in a cove on the river...my only regret is that I didnt have my fishing rod with me. The people were very nice and were anticipating hearing us play.....after our first set.....we were a hit with these folks.<br />The only bad thing about doing fund raisers like this...is that most of the time the band dont play untill after the auctions are done. And most of the time..., that means a lot of the crowd drifts away. So when we played, it was for the die hards that hung around. Let me tell you, those die hards became new GypsyHead fans. I really enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends and fans on the Trinity River that day/night. Despite the dropping temperture and the wind, and playing outside....it was a great experiance, and we were asked to play future rallies for them.....and also a few private party gig prospects. Tho our gigs are sparce..., they are growing..., the more places we are seen and heard..., the better it gets. Gypsy ~On!!The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-30124017825184596362012-02-28T07:15:00.008-08:002012-02-28T08:44:23.961-08:00Gypsy to the Vic<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqcxiVGRY5sulWdoiftGRecHmYqkHv-jLn9fRD8nOy7MrkLvQC_NYvbHLJMgJ0bDKzwFcGw7p82mTF2uMWCEmf_KhiLc50iqFQfszszAzECfa_wfCOqNn76b-1bFwoUhrDLzaHZx7UdS7d/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqcxiVGRY5sulWdoiftGRecHmYqkHv-jLn9fRD8nOy7MrkLvQC_NYvbHLJMgJ0bDKzwFcGw7p82mTF2uMWCEmf_KhiLc50iqFQfszszAzECfa_wfCOqNn76b-1bFwoUhrDLzaHZx7UdS7d/s200/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714218550300208754" /></a><br /><br /> Continuing in my "gypsy head" way.....I got to take a journey down to south Texas for three days. <br />It all came about because of some old friends down there. They have heard me talk about my band on the internet, and wanted me to bring it on down so they could hear and see us perform. So, finally, I got in touch with a club owner down in Victoria, Texas. He had never heard of our band or heard anything we did, but was willing to give us a chance. I was happy and could not wait to make this four hour journey.<br /> The day finally came to hit the road, we went down a day early and stopped off in Halletsville at a farm house to stay the night and get in a good rehearsal (which we needed badly) before going on into Victoria the next day for the gig. The house we stayed at was not very big..pretty cramped quarters for four guys with their wives, guitars, drums, and sound system. But we made do.<br />The next day...after waking up WAY too early (I do not do mornings very well at all) Lisa and I decided to drive on to Victoria so we could do some goofing around town before going on to the club to set up.(unlike most bands who generaly have a bus, or van with a trailer,and travel together.., we all went in seperate vehicles) <br /> To my amazment, Victoria had grown quiet a bit in the 20 years since I moved away from there....at first I felt lost.., but the more we drove around, it all became familar again.., just with more traffic and more stuff. <br /><br />Lisa and I got to the club about 3 hours before show time and started setting up my stuff...then waited on the rest to show up. Mean while we enjoyed a few drinks together and chatted with some of the locals. Finnaly one of my friends from back in the day showed up....and the fun started.....talks of old times...some stories that may have embarrassed a normal person. And to an even bigger surprize..., an old Leon High School class mate of mine showed up...now, Leon High is near Buffalo, Tx, where I live now. He now lives in Livingston, Tx, works in Alaska, he was in San Antonio...., and came to Victoria...just to see the band play. How cool is that?! I was floored! He said, "Ive been keeping up with you and Gypsyhead on facebook, thats how I knew you were here."<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTg8vdGTudH677o_3ozL5-YviiOc6zBxaPfYlCgioC85jUR_KzvA9YLPPXPn1hllrs7iSLJum9-eTT-EaKTIAklt4fk_3s_ZfU_u-r1hn4MY4dljnEbYCd0r4A5fnYVfJknMPLPjuf539Y/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTg8vdGTudH677o_3ozL5-YviiOc6zBxaPfYlCgioC85jUR_KzvA9YLPPXPn1hllrs7iSLJum9-eTT-EaKTIAklt4fk_3s_ZfU_u-r1hn4MY4dljnEbYCd0r4A5fnYVfJknMPLPjuf539Y/s200/018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714218050187249314" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> Before I knew it the rest of the guys showed up and it was time to go to work.<br />Well, we finally started our first set as the crowd grew and grew. Several of my old friends had showed up and that was the highlight of the night for me.....looking out and seeing these faces with big smiles, that I have not seen in so long. It was such a great feeling. I played and sang with all I had...I hope I, and the band, made a good impression..(I think we did). 2am rolled around way too soon and the show was done....and the crowd had stayed the entire night (thats a good sign). I really enjoyed getting to see and visit with my old friends (and new ones) between sets. I wish the band breaks could have been longer....but...we do have to play for our pay. Lisa and I ended up staying overnight in Victoria with one of my good friends who offered us her couch...we jumped at that chance. We got a good nights sleep...and slept late, then we hung out for a while and had a great visit before hitting the road once again. I miss my friends down there...miss the town. Through out much of our conversations, the comment of 'moving back' seemed to keep popping up. well, ya never know. But I do know this.......I had the best time that night, even though it ended way to soon. <br /> Not to be rude or say anything negative about the place I live now (my hometown), but of all the gigs Ive played in the last 2 years that were local (or near local)....it took a journey all the way to Victoria, Tx to finally feel the support that I have longed for. Gypsy~on my friends...Gypsy~on!The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-65190100608888466742012-02-22T01:05:00.000-08:002012-02-22T01:45:58.345-08:00obsessing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWa9JPBhGYAu1oVKQsUMM5haBuDtjGcoTGDB9iHIehjGfDDGUDbUgYtZMvC1x5ZozSjTiA3Tn59BdJrNkXNfBAv7vLbtjV1h4YJKpED8eD5Akpi1J694FVNw11ibOt4LwmR_ornTV8Z-p/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWa9JPBhGYAu1oVKQsUMM5haBuDtjGcoTGDB9iHIehjGfDDGUDbUgYtZMvC1x5ZozSjTiA3Tn59BdJrNkXNfBAv7vLbtjV1h4YJKpED8eD5Akpi1J694FVNw11ibOt4LwmR_ornTV8Z-p/s200/016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711893955547606738" /></a><br />Getting lost is a bad habit of mine. I don't mean like taking a trip and making a wrong turn somewhere and ending up in an unknown place kinda lost. I mean lost like....things I should be doing and over looking them kinda lost....because of so many other things going on in my head kinda lost......minor details lost in the shuffle, that really arent minor at all, kinda lost.<br />One such thing that has been lost in the shuffle is my writing....,my photography...,my drawing. Little things that have always soothed my soul....calmed my storm, so to speak.<br />I have been so caught up in promoting and booking my band that it has become an obsession. Trying to get original t-shirt designs put together...trying to find someone to print the shirts....marketing the cd's we have just completed..., modifying the set lists for each gig so we dont sound redundent each time we play...,obsessing over the bands presentation at the shows...., getting more shows...., OY!!!!!!! ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!! I gotta take a step back and breath..., I feel like Im running in place.<br /><br />This weekend February 25th.....we have a gig in Victoria Texas....I tryed like hell to make this gig happen for one reason......I once lived there many years ago, and made some great friends there. So, through thier encouragement, and leads to clubs to contact.., I landed us a gig. Its along way to travel to play for a few bucks.....but.....ill be playing for some great old friends who know how to have a good time. I think out of all the shows from the past....this one coming up means the most to me thus far in my Gypsyhead endevors. I want it to be a good..no a great show for them to really enjoy.<br />Once this show is behind me......I plan to relax more.....yeah....fall into my writing and arts.....there is room for it all....I just have to learn how to shuffle it all together....to make the perfect blend...a little less obsessing....and a little more....destressing. Gypsy~On....ch~ch~chkahhhhhhhhhh........The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-43826769194581884092012-01-10T11:58:00.000-08:002012-01-10T12:07:41.403-08:00What if.......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9eJbjBqNf5pOF9YF-SVKAuDs_1-wY2_pS1bNi6nImmh4Q7Zwq3qASeABFPtLOIsVidQXEWevSV6GnYRkiw04QhyphenhyphencExVF5nPaqHiVYwA6DEksssQvcFRsJ0mXKohqXHaxP1zsGxG6wvg4/s1600/028.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9eJbjBqNf5pOF9YF-SVKAuDs_1-wY2_pS1bNi6nImmh4Q7Zwq3qASeABFPtLOIsVidQXEWevSV6GnYRkiw04QhyphenhyphencExVF5nPaqHiVYwA6DEksssQvcFRsJ0mXKohqXHaxP1zsGxG6wvg4/s200/028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696097505434093314" /></a><br /><br />Some people.., or most people for that matter, don't really realize how much music is a part of our lives. Or how it affects our lives. Whether your are at home..., in your car..., at work..., shopping...., it is hightly possible that there is music playing. And the affects it has on us can vary from person to person..., soothing to some may be boring to others..., Stimulating to me may be irritating to you. So many different tastes out there to sample, yet not all is satifying to everyone. But hey.., its music.., it is made to be enjoyed..., just pick what you like and dig in. I am lucky, I have many different tastes so I am easily pleased. I do not know what I would do if music was taken away..., or,heaven forbid, became illegal. <br />Could you imagine life without music? TV commercials would be jingless...., you'd probubly never remember any product names because the jingle wouldn't be stuck in your head to remind you. Movies and television shows would be so...monotonous.no theme songs or soundtracks. Working out, such as Zumba, would be pretty uninspiring without music to drive you on. Teaching your children their abc's without the Alphabet Song would not be so easy. Driving around, with no songs to sing or listen to, that would drive me insane! And of course you could forget about going to concerts or dances..., because there would be no bands or DJ's to perform. <br />Wow! I am so thankful that music is around, and NOT illegal. We are lucky to live in a place where we can still enjoy some simple pleasures.......something that makes the drive home a little more enjoyable......, working out more energizing...,house work (work in general) more tolerable.......and dancing..., well, danceable. So sing loud.., dance hard.....and keep the music playing!!The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-30746572180926745792012-01-03T11:42:00.000-08:002012-01-03T11:54:58.162-08:00New Year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1jx4iWWtcTNGg5lOtb88Ea63QoaozyiUDvTLz5fE9UZJtXzy-Pu9UNjn0td-93X-U83gl8SMEa9zVA9ZWm_n3Aydg8pkxmIW_inZtw_lZjBV8wuoePNhPngmFmEYfpSmaO8ilTV5EhZe/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1jx4iWWtcTNGg5lOtb88Ea63QoaozyiUDvTLz5fE9UZJtXzy-Pu9UNjn0td-93X-U83gl8SMEa9zVA9ZWm_n3Aydg8pkxmIW_inZtw_lZjBV8wuoePNhPngmFmEYfpSmaO8ilTV5EhZe/s200/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693496599587496770" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI56iup7u1g_YHvT0XtYDDaSet-Cpr4-ZN3TucZglaKrXz-cNyEDyeBGFe10THkc3MMLf2HKAoMVvFhMv3FA5BOfr6gvGRJlVNdgQU-k8dNdKW_8IWqMxzXUrdcB-f_fqFNtOVle-bed2A/s1600/bombachica.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI56iup7u1g_YHvT0XtYDDaSet-Cpr4-ZN3TucZglaKrXz-cNyEDyeBGFe10THkc3MMLf2HKAoMVvFhMv3FA5BOfr6gvGRJlVNdgQU-k8dNdKW_8IWqMxzXUrdcB-f_fqFNtOVle-bed2A/s200/bombachica.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693496583506551746" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O1XZujrOaK_N5wcKVcJOqoJDyHQss_iY3s3ZrM3kCq-HTsABMuwhTIDwmA_1ZfaSMD6VtRB-BEGNJ6sJpsy4rMdVMlm3-RB-HoM4gf-02ISoRCM367AZvRQeH3t49sXrofFQJAdKHLkf/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O1XZujrOaK_N5wcKVcJOqoJDyHQss_iY3s3ZrM3kCq-HTsABMuwhTIDwmA_1ZfaSMD6VtRB-BEGNJ6sJpsy4rMdVMlm3-RB-HoM4gf-02ISoRCM367AZvRQeH3t49sXrofFQJAdKHLkf/s200/014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693496579786881554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JAoI2wSaAemPQxW8Rq6TDVlNESreKX7hNgOix-O5cyNXcphezKfl6PCzM5oDTCF2NXymaivqGMLuMxfA40FkIi1_Obt7hxodlW0htdo_GSc13KHqnZbZ2Tlu9KKjnYG4JPtBg0P82R8u/s1600/377033_340573709286481_100000015646422_1411899_1729214014_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JAoI2wSaAemPQxW8Rq6TDVlNESreKX7hNgOix-O5cyNXcphezKfl6PCzM5oDTCF2NXymaivqGMLuMxfA40FkIi1_Obt7hxodlW0htdo_GSc13KHqnZbZ2Tlu9KKjnYG4JPtBg0P82R8u/s200/377033_340573709286481_100000015646422_1411899_1729214014_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693496574284042162" /></a><br />I cant belive it has been so long since my last blog...now here it is a new year.<br />But at least I can say tha 2012 started out on a musical note. I spent New Years Eve in Houston playing music with my band GYPSYHEAD at a uber-cool coffee house called BOHEMEO'S. In addition to GYPSYHEAD, two other bands were performing as well.., The KILJOYS, and BOMBA CHICA.....very awesome bands. BOHEMEO'S is hidden in Houstons East end, and it is worth the journey to seek this place out and enjoy the eclectic artsy style of it...a very hip place to hang out and enjoy art, music, coffee, even a beer and a meal. It was really an enjoyable night...a great place to ring in the new year....I am so glad we got to play there..., and cant wait to go back!! Gypsy~on!The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-77757634027923132262011-08-08T15:23:00.000-07:002011-08-08T15:37:20.188-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9y7F5KagwFRAXADK1oNY68UfbSMVkTBqYZ1BJ16oxSllEhw78MlEZtDOy5_0CSV_ljgMKpGBYFXuNO6eWBUgDJkGPI18bt7Drbdctp8PaDpMDC0HCSJaCUOO2hL843TLRmsc-E1w_CjhM/s1600/060.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9y7F5KagwFRAXADK1oNY68UfbSMVkTBqYZ1BJ16oxSllEhw78MlEZtDOy5_0CSV_ljgMKpGBYFXuNO6eWBUgDJkGPI18bt7Drbdctp8PaDpMDC0HCSJaCUOO2hL843TLRmsc-E1w_CjhM/s200/060.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638617393713854450" /></a>
<br />My gypsy head got the best of me last week...so I had to act on it....and hit the road....headed South to Port Aransas Tx....with a pit stop off in Victoria.
<br />While in Victoria we ran into some old friends I havent seen in about 20 years or so, at a "I Love The 80's Reunion".......what a good time....and great music. We enjoyed awesome music fron DJ John Ocanas...and live music from the band, TIPJAR ROMEO....every sound was pure 80's. It was like a step back in time the whole night.
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<br />On down the road we gypsied on...., to Port A...., looking foward to being bums in the sun and do some body surfing.....and thats just what we did. We hung out at the Beach Lodge having a few adult beverages and eating oysters on the half shell.....ahhhh....lovin life. If I had my way.........thats where Id love to stay.The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-50149504286709079312011-05-19T13:19:00.000-07:002011-05-19T13:37:02.808-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HQ2t1375f340GAzhZvoiDac0-iVmECx5SFqeXz_0Tk9ICoor1dqNJvRVLfYu3gwGxDgsZFENTHy4cOPbrx44G_U1-eOUwKbJm24Mx0eicUtXdzpTR9mVwizFs_1x3nMXcQUBzheBSuCe/s1600/036.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HQ2t1375f340GAzhZvoiDac0-iVmECx5SFqeXz_0Tk9ICoor1dqNJvRVLfYu3gwGxDgsZFENTHy4cOPbrx44G_U1-eOUwKbJm24Mx0eicUtXdzpTR9mVwizFs_1x3nMXcQUBzheBSuCe/s200/036.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608528879114642834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuOhdC-iwZISMZ4xVTzs9U-DGaCIkZy_sgUCjne1QIvJ3xKl_8WMnZFGTh1B1QTkybvZWSwoIxy19ljVTW_VSNVeIXUf6R82HyZT28ss7XP0q1Osv2TUyCvLsNfZnAhC7rfL4KlPUmDqU/s1600/041.JPG"><img style="float:right; 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margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgo3qJT4ytPNGste4eloHBrO9WsrjlkYYOBx4l0OW4TMqu1jS3zzwPyJqW1pdZV5V189SZ48GlgdYfjMbd_rXxf3sSQdgaAvN7f4VKleTY7GWKjDk20f-JOuEn-MNv2rQuCCE2d_wYtqe/s200/018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608527835976832306" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48x6DRl9OQewLU31BM4U3R6lwdvXxEXSlZmDqqLeLaoqRnlNPLiG8-LUsCgTgq_LocvbHbY2otqazN34_LjbM6V5RXYyVbwIndTFM75VIDRG6v5XZqYA4FSrdQC6t93glzBjs4cgeN5bt/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48x6DRl9OQewLU31BM4U3R6lwdvXxEXSlZmDqqLeLaoqRnlNPLiG8-LUsCgTgq_LocvbHbY2otqazN34_LjbM6V5RXYyVbwIndTFM75VIDRG6v5XZqYA4FSrdQC6t93glzBjs4cgeN5bt/s200/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608527833397511058" /></a><br />It has been a long time since I have written a blog. So, here we go...........<br />For the past 2 months I have been organizing a local music festival in Buffalo, Tx. As time went on it grew and grew....up to ten bands on board for this ONE day event....and vendors as well....I was a nervous wreck ....worried that is was gonna a ll fall apart on me..., since I had never done anything like this EVER before. But with the aid of friends pulling together and helping me out.....the day finally arived on May 14th....and it turned out to be a smooth moving machine...and a success as well. Bands at the event included: The Dukes, Slyng Blayd, Erin Watson, Southern Storm, Brionna Fisk, Dave Parker(me :)), David Cargil & Nervous Breakdown, Plan~B, Thomaso, Texas Yung Gunnz, and Gypsyhead. Everyone enjoyed a full day of music food and fun........and I sold out of t~shirts too!!!!! Thanks to everyone who took the time out of their busy life to be a part of this first time event..., I hope we can do it again!!!! GYPSY~ON!!!!The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-27851182695672994962011-02-27T18:06:00.000-08:002011-02-27T18:22:24.246-08:00EAST TEXAS NIGHTSI can’t seem to get enough of those, ‘lonely east Texas nights‘, going down that ‘road of life‘, with ‘two shotguns and an attitude‘, looking for ‘my girl’, back in ‘summer 2005’. They just keep on rolling around in my head. Those songs that is. Songs by the bands: Whisky Myers and John David Kent &The Dumb Angels….whom I had the pleasure of getting to see, hear, and meet, last week at a concert benefit for Kaleb Skalicky in Crockett at the Civic Center.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGlRSEcmGrrja4XxrjAgHc9-67DL_97xtqFsldJxTQfDZ-cS4nwWGqkMIGCTQXTBAzf5nlTSLIlQPUNonbUoY5X0rR7Io8Z4wTJIg8CPMNt_OigqS9cQoSaBFsrHnuDZdEQ_II3KFD4Hq/s1600/Picture+078.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGlRSEcmGrrja4XxrjAgHc9-67DL_97xtqFsldJxTQfDZ-cS4nwWGqkMIGCTQXTBAzf5nlTSLIlQPUNonbUoY5X0rR7Io8Z4wTJIg8CPMNt_OigqS9cQoSaBFsrHnuDZdEQ_II3KFD4Hq/s200/Picture+078.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578557787532914850" /></a><br /><br />John David Kent & The Dumb Angels got things started…and started off right too, I might add. J.D.K really knows how to rock a stage with his Texas Country/Southern Rock style. It was the first time I had ever heard their music….and I was totally blown away…from start to finish and all points in between. The songs that continue to bounce around in my head are: “Two Shot Guns and an Attitude”, and, “My Girl”. I had a chance to talk to him briefly after his show; he is a very nice guy, not afraid to hang with the fans. I look forward to seeing more from him and his band.<br />John David Kent and The Dumb Angels hail from north/east Texas, and his CD will be available very soon; I can not wait to get me a copy! Check out his website at; www.johndavidkent.com .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wkwI-RpPIep-NFCqRTmQK4mHu18OgS0HEE3JZ5WzlXKEWU2bJcpxsXkxblwKH-RewDt3IlkuxwtAKnMQqQZjcKarLtDgNYRcAuJ0Q48Ig0Dr-kHpIpY_X8MukkQ8wK10lpulSlBSE9qG/s1600/Picture+089.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wkwI-RpPIep-NFCqRTmQK4mHu18OgS0HEE3JZ5WzlXKEWU2bJcpxsXkxblwKH-RewDt3IlkuxwtAKnMQqQZjcKarLtDgNYRcAuJ0Q48Ig0Dr-kHpIpY_X8MukkQ8wK10lpulSlBSE9qG/s200/Picture+089.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578557802648232482" /></a><br /><br />Taking the stage next were some boys from the Palestine area, that have really been going places with the success of the first CD, Road of Life. I am talking about Whiskey Myers. Lead guitarist, Cody Tate, told me that he grew up listening to Waylon and Skynerd, and that’s the style we play, he also told me that the Crockett Civic Center was the first stage he ever played on when he was a kid in a talent show, years ago.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPywkgv9xMrASJWbrQt_o3sWh_5-nfPImmzZcL3XkiOgwYVrpTgR9OnH53yv8qJAKUuNnGwfM0sN46wrgi8FNIWFGmTowoGm5LtCU5sW1W-eyxHCBVuL2YJc6poV-LyCGwbDTWkJNNs6Mf/s1600/Picture+111.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPywkgv9xMrASJWbrQt_o3sWh_5-nfPImmzZcL3XkiOgwYVrpTgR9OnH53yv8qJAKUuNnGwfM0sN46wrgi8FNIWFGmTowoGm5LtCU5sW1W-eyxHCBVuL2YJc6poV-LyCGwbDTWkJNNs6Mf/s200/Picture+111.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578557793374029186" /></a><br /><br />They had just played a show in Little Rock, Ark. the night before, drove to Houston for a show the next morning, and then to Crockett to play that night , talk about road warriors. You could not tell that the guys were tired, it never showed in their performance. John, lead guitarist, laughed saying, "we've really been putting away the Red Bulls!"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLtgA2fWxjxotfd_DQIHv7TXgd3sF7xYnm64oRm4hfZLWXjvlyS-fIdvF1ByfxsjKjxj0sCu1FMyjLuOuUfU7nzzKerJorjXoP-hPtlMoOtApxLY2wvw-QkFoW01izOL2u8O1unUkUGWa/s1600/Picture+088.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLtgA2fWxjxotfd_DQIHv7TXgd3sF7xYnm64oRm4hfZLWXjvlyS-fIdvF1ByfxsjKjxj0sCu1FMyjLuOuUfU7nzzKerJorjXoP-hPtlMoOtApxLY2wvw-QkFoW01izOL2u8O1unUkUGWa/s200/Picture+088.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578557798035888306" /></a><br /><br /> Whiskey Myers had the audience from the get go…and never lost touch with them….lead singer, Cody Cannon, would ask every so often, “Ya’ll still with us?”, and the crowd would yell out their response like thunder. They played songs from their current cd, including, ‘American Outlaws’, Gone Away’, ‘Lonely East Texas Nights’, and Road of Life’, as well as songs from their up coming cd, “Firewater”. And they even threw in a killer cover of ZZ Tops, ‘LaGrange’. Yes they rocked the night with their duel lead guitars and fiery showmanship. It was one of the best shows I have seen in a long, long time. <br />Oh, I just might mention, during a conversation with lead singer, Cody Cannon, after the show, I was telling him about how we have open mic at THM in Buffalo…, his response was, “That is cool! Hey! Wonder what would happen if we came and crashed one of those open mic nights sometime?” All I could say was, “It would be great if you do, feel free to crash in anytime!” <br />The Whisky Myers guys; Cody Cannon on rhythm guitar and lead vocals. John Jeffers on lead guitar. Cody Tate on lead guitar. Gary Brown on bass. Jeff Hogg on drums. I highly recommend you get their cd and check them out on the web.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlq-IHgRweBe3wzWocfSzTshz6GZbFCX5LAPrBZS63vKkl8Rl-k1xZBo54ZlY3EFI8QnAXQuRZZKsOshHlpKNmETS8wxBf0RxidtpGcK1X18-K_U4hGUBg1IHZALNyd4c4g8yP6YzVW11/s1600/Picture+093.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlq-IHgRweBe3wzWocfSzTshz6GZbFCX5LAPrBZS63vKkl8Rl-k1xZBo54ZlY3EFI8QnAXQuRZZKsOshHlpKNmETS8wxBf0RxidtpGcK1X18-K_U4hGUBg1IHZALNyd4c4g8yP6YzVW11/s200/Picture+093.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578557807863803554" /></a>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-27476999277812507522011-02-07T09:41:00.000-08:002011-02-07T09:47:18.847-08:00no excusesIts been hard but Im trying to get back into the groove of writing my blog......I know there is no excuses. Just time and doing it. I seem to have been keeping myself more busy lately and neglecting my writing, which is good and bad. Good that I am busy...bad that Im havent been writing. There is always time to write no matter how busy I may be...there is always some point that I have the time to express myself...even if its just a shot note.The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-90163466882597828332011-01-23T19:10:00.000-08:002011-01-23T19:25:09.633-08:00Shine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dDZ_WFq-dA9zsJriZhzQN8nJ3aeJSlsucFBpUlvCacQae3FxMvRTVUmOUQc7jdz_jb4nuGSWuzucHsgK3zY2l_lQUkKGLBu2cAAvYvQIYa1jfuz-7cYRP_KnUBMc7ExyyAre-MXNIHx9/s1600/Picture+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dDZ_WFq-dA9zsJriZhzQN8nJ3aeJSlsucFBpUlvCacQae3FxMvRTVUmOUQc7jdz_jb4nuGSWuzucHsgK3zY2l_lQUkKGLBu2cAAvYvQIYa1jfuz-7cYRP_KnUBMc7ExyyAre-MXNIHx9/s200/Picture+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565588124578849106" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />There is a light...a special light. It will never dim, but shine on and on. There is a place...a special place. A place where that light is bright for all to feel and see when they visit. I go there each day...I drink coffee there...I work there...I meet friends there, old and new....I write there....I sing and play there....I love it there. And I feel that light shinning through me....moving me....leading me.<br />Ther is a light....a special light. And She will never dim, but shine on and on.The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-19385101027308908192011-01-11T08:57:00.000-08:002011-01-11T09:02:21.917-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FqUpXE93mWMDMM5oqdw_wHgwgu0QtBiVh40bSwDWhgArsyL6lC6rsTWgwRZ_ScM6CewfINCs7gSjsKdVF8SQY-z91GEf7s0GK_oCdcJqPLKzcbpIEeg0r7GY7bExCoYmFqOnpim6ByZz/s1600/davelisa+065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FqUpXE93mWMDMM5oqdw_wHgwgu0QtBiVh40bSwDWhgArsyL6lC6rsTWgwRZ_ScM6CewfINCs7gSjsKdVF8SQY-z91GEf7s0GK_oCdcJqPLKzcbpIEeg0r7GY7bExCoYmFqOnpim6ByZz/s200/davelisa+065.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560974729280636450" /></a><br />THIS IS A WHAT I WROTE FOR MY NEWSPAPER COLUMN:<br /><br /> WHERE THE MUSIC PLAYS<br /> By David Parker<br /><br /><br />This week has found me feeling a bit numb. I realized over the weekend that, during all of the turmoil of this past weeks tragedy of losing a dear friend, I had not talked to any musicians, or been to see any perform, or anything of the sort. So now what do I do? Before, when I had trouble with my ideas, I called on my mentor, and she would set me on a path that would open my mind and the ideas would just flow from my fingertips. But now…, it’s a different story, she’s not here to call on. So, as I said before…, now what? Well then there now,…..lets just see where the spirit of music takes us.<br /><br />It’s a new year….and a new song plays. So I’ve decided to incorporate some newness in this corner of the paper. <br />I have told you in the past about several local musicians, and some that are not so local. All different, but the thing they all had in common was love and passion of music. And believe me when I say, you truly have to love being a musician to do it, because surviving the art of starving is a hard passion. So many musicians go unnoticed for so long because they have no place to bring their talent to the public. They spend all their time honing their craft in their living rooms…, on their back porches..,or, in their showers, and still, no one is their to hear what they have done. Its time these talented people have their spot light. That light started shining a few years ago in Buffalo, thanks to the person I referred to earlier as my mentor. When Glenn and Laura St. John started having open mic nights at The Horses Mouth Bookstore/Coffee Shop, they opened the door for local talent to entertain, to be seen and heard. It has been growing with each new month, and it has been awesome. People have told me, they are so glad there is a place doing this, that they love being able to go enjoy live music of such diversity, in a smoke free and alcohol free environment. A place the entire family can go together and have a nice evening of music and entertainment.<br />Now I am sure most of you know about the passing of Laura, my mentor and dear friend (as she was to so many). And I am sure many of you have wondered what will become of The Horses Mouth. Well, rest assured, Laura’s dream will live on through Captain Glenn. The open mic nights will continue, since Laura was such a lover of music, and she gave me the job of music director at THM, but changed the title to “music man”, because, as she put it, “music director just sounds too stuffy!” I think from here on out the open mics will all be in memory of her….maybe titled, ‘THM Open Mic Night: Live For Laura’. What do you think? <br />So I ask you, please support the local music, go where you know it’s going to be. Listen close and let it take you away….to where the music plays.The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-71644493641876897672011-01-08T15:37:00.000-08:002011-01-08T17:16:14.841-08:00A LIGHT IN THE DARK (the toughest blog Ive ever written)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVR2-9n9NYLtDc1e-moBvWQf8wQuviMrAoiXQwZRJmkwPMOW7QI0txyTX_REo83I-tr5gcNK_UVxon2GoIOrqmdZ0cv5MU2c6kcLVEG9Mlm6UVIfQWm-hsomGZauyzILlGYU4rcW0q6MG/s1600/37551_405124733037_73620183037_4601639_756524_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVR2-9n9NYLtDc1e-moBvWQf8wQuviMrAoiXQwZRJmkwPMOW7QI0txyTX_REo83I-tr5gcNK_UVxon2GoIOrqmdZ0cv5MU2c6kcLVEG9Mlm6UVIfQWm-hsomGZauyzILlGYU4rcW0q6MG/s200/37551_405124733037_73620183037_4601639_756524_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559986973625483506" /></a><br />You may have noticed, if you have read any of my past blogs...., I mention a place called THM ( The Horses Mouth), and a name that is associated with it, Laura. Well, THM and Laura have been a a big part of my life. Laura has been my inspiration ..., my mentor..., my guru...,my coach..., my friend..., my Sis. She helped me pull myself together when I was in a major state of a 6 month depression, she shined light into my darkness and helped me to see. Through her help, I began playing guitar and singing again...,she told me that I should start giving guitar lessons....,that I should start writing a blog....,that I should grab my dreams and run with them...,don't wait to see if they will come true, MAKE them come true. With THM, she gave me the title of THM's MUSIC MAN,(she said Music Director sounded too stuffy), my thing was and is, Hosting Open Mic Nights, and booking acoustic concerts. <br />Laura and I had many conversations with topics ranging from music, art, travel, religion, nature, just to name a few...there was nothing we didn't talk about. She wanted input on her ideas, to make things happen. She would always ask me, "Dave, what do ya think about this....." And I would always give her my thoughts. I could always go to her with my ideas and she would tell me what she thought too. When I would miss a few days writing my blog..as I often do..she would always call me on it...telling me, "whats the hold up...your readers are waiting!" She would light the fire I needed to get myself to thinking and it was always instantly, I would have a subject. I'm telling you, shes inspirational to me. The last conversation I had with Laura was over my usual double latte at THM on Monday morning Jan.3rd, 2011. She was telling me she hadn't gotten her column submitted to the newspaper yet. And I told her, I didn't even have one for this week...that I sent the editor an email that I wouldn't have one in. Well, that did not set well with Laura at all. She dropped what she was doing and spun around, giving me her total attention and said, "WHAT?! Dave, you cant do that! You have devoted readers that look forward to your music column every week. You have to turn in something!!" I told her, "But its too late." And she said to me, "NO its not. I haven't turned mine in yet....we have to figure something out for you!!!"<br />So, after a little banter, and discussion, we struck a chord and I had a topic to write about....and she could then go back to finishing her column. I left to go let Mac the editor know I DID have column to turn in but I needed about 30 minutes. It was a go, and all was good. I just wish I would have went back by THM to let her know it was done, and to thank her once again for all she had done for me. Little did I know, that would be the last time I would see her alive. Just a few hours later that afternoon, Laura was killed in a one car accident. <br />Now, physically, my mentor, friend, inspiration, guru, sister in spirit....is gone from this earth.....I cant go see her at THM anymore....I cant talk to her...cant hear the laugh or see the smile. But, I can feel her.....she moved through me when I sang at her funeral,I felt her arm on my shoulder, I could hear her singing with me. <br />I have been at THM assisting Glenn through this. I'm even learning the art of making lattes. Glenn told me He is not going to stop doing what Laura started, it was her dream to have this Bookstore/coffee shop....and he plans on keeping it going at all cost...for as long as he can. She would want that.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyopPYTpNoNmD-tsnoco9AfiRjJcvF9Oh3EAb1jKsA3gJiKdsX_cAXi44MSKq6C_lPsTsUCm1kPLL0wbdkezHeNnb2euFvzgkP24FbY_jxsqXXdk3SipO9TcoeYPhNGc__-3Ln1J6Kie2/s1600/39863_411733478037_73620183037_4782056_1959000_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 112px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyopPYTpNoNmD-tsnoco9AfiRjJcvF9Oh3EAb1jKsA3gJiKdsX_cAXi44MSKq6C_lPsTsUCm1kPLL0wbdkezHeNnb2euFvzgkP24FbY_jxsqXXdk3SipO9TcoeYPhNGc__-3Ln1J6Kie2/s200/39863_411733478037_73620183037_4782056_1959000_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559986975234120290" /></a><br /><br />In spirit,Laura is still my guiding light...she will always be everything to me that she was to me in life. I will truly and deeply miss her. But I know she will be waiting to talk to me when its my turn to go.....and if they didn't have lattes in heaven before.....I bet they do now. LAURA LYNN COX St.JOHN....Dec.23,1965-Jan.3,2011.....May you make your latte art in the clouds for all to see. Love ya sis!!! <br /><br />~~~~Dave~~~~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ykgpXOTDSZn1cqP5wMkj5O9ph9vjk8BWic2n6QFt1YWoWA60S9-17HQgadALqsO8TWv0uew-DRC8DdVfS7B-Qz9F65LydqELcsT9zw-qow95eJ1x4fgh6uLVHA1oJVIm3zbxaTjE_H6A/s1600/latte.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ykgpXOTDSZn1cqP5wMkj5O9ph9vjk8BWic2n6QFt1YWoWA60S9-17HQgadALqsO8TWv0uew-DRC8DdVfS7B-Qz9F65LydqELcsT9zw-qow95eJ1x4fgh6uLVHA1oJVIm3zbxaTjE_H6A/s200/latte.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559986974939205618" /></a>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-40701772689407382092011-01-03T14:48:00.000-08:002011-01-03T15:03:39.425-08:00FROGGY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTsqT1XRS2l3WjuUOm6A-xNxuzMpwVM2r9y9Mx1ImyTKGtGxgoGYX5oggqS3cKqVyNd174Wgoj5u3IFvYEjSd4SphPCLcyqdtBaV_aFcuS1iL5schLctRzLJ0sYKM87hLzC9q3Mca9nelc/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTsqT1XRS2l3WjuUOm6A-xNxuzMpwVM2r9y9Mx1ImyTKGtGxgoGYX5oggqS3cKqVyNd174Wgoj5u3IFvYEjSd4SphPCLcyqdtBaV_aFcuS1iL5schLctRzLJ0sYKM87hLzC9q3Mca9nelc/s200/untitled.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558098736988173986" /></a><br /> For the past 2 weeks now Ive been fighting with my voice. Its been a nightmare since I love to sing. So Ive been playing my guitar and trying my best to save my voice and not sing......man!!! Thats hard for me to do...I get so stressed..lol. Ive been doing the home remedy gargles and drinking ginger tea....its helping. I just have to be patient and let it run its course and stop trying to force my vocals cords. Anyone how loves to sing...., or loves to talk, will understand..., its not easy to be patient. So...., Ill continue to play my six-string, and write new lyrics...amd try....TRY....to shut up for awhile and wait for my voice to return......and hopefully return, better than before!!!The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-56065577691423249852010-12-25T17:05:00.000-08:002010-12-25T17:35:55.144-08:00The Gift<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DzgIB7ld1KMGbQis6ETyOydDIaiC8SwpGn1MKRT91k4PPvNzbYxzskpYaoi87SP4w8s8pXb3rrLpFLInKN6Nk_BETSpKohTfvXwnbIS0zSwar891a1QLw5OFH-N7JDVmJ4SZbLx5fQh-/s1600/129332659557751.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DzgIB7ld1KMGbQis6ETyOydDIaiC8SwpGn1MKRT91k4PPvNzbYxzskpYaoi87SP4w8s8pXb3rrLpFLInKN6Nk_BETSpKohTfvXwnbIS0zSwar891a1QLw5OFH-N7JDVmJ4SZbLx5fQh-/s200/129332659557751.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554797941634894162" /></a><br />MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERY ONE.....HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AS 2011 COMES INTO VIEW. DO WHAT IT TAKES AND TAKE WHAT YOU DO....LOVE YOUSELF AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER....PUT THE PAST AWAY, AND EMBRACE THE FUTURE. EACH NEW DAY BRINGS SOMETHING NEW. ITS UP TO YOU TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO....RIDE INTO THE RISING SUN....OR SIT AND WATCH THE SUN GO DOWN. IF YOU DONT HAVE ALOT MAKE WHAT YOU HAVE GOT COUNT....WE ARE ALL WEALTHY, EVEN IF WE SEEM TO BE POOR...WE HAVE GODS GREATEST GIFT...LIFE....WITH THAT WE ARE RICH..., IF WE USE THAT GIFT, AND NOT LET IT GO TO WASTE, THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN'T DO. SO DO SOMETHING...,MAKE LIFE YOUR ADVENTURE. LAUGH FOR NO REASON, DANCE WHEN THERES NO MUSIC, SING AS LOUD AS YOU WANT....LIVE....LIVE LIKE THERES NO TOMORROW....AND GIVE THANKS TO THE ONE THAT GAVE YOU THAT GREAT GIFT.<br /><br />~David ParkerThe Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-67174929295004015612010-12-23T09:54:00.000-08:002010-12-23T09:54:44.436-08:00Jingle Bells<iframe height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kfQskFiVFRE?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="480"></iframe>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-64107927499645752262010-12-22T12:54:00.000-08:002010-12-22T13:21:05.036-08:00THM presents......<div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FM1ims6F_fv5_Zhy2seYIIxBPsmBFA88xXlyCsQJG6BKALW6IJg2CA82Q_EsiIrj969ChLulZQeio7AkgOZy8KaYGzQTqYypCClUC7xhCWehUElLJxZzMwmQd47-oSUxWNBaYqNeN_h-/s1600/Picture+067.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553617541978709330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FM1ims6F_fv5_Zhy2seYIIxBPsmBFA88xXlyCsQJG6BKALW6IJg2CA82Q_EsiIrj969ChLulZQeio7AkgOZy8KaYGzQTqYypCClUC7xhCWehUElLJxZzMwmQd47-oSUxWNBaYqNeN_h-/s200/Picture+067.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I think the music thing in Buffalo is starting to catch on finally. Two weeks ago I did a solo concert at THM (The Horses Mouth) and the place was packed.....then last week, hosted open mic there, to yet another packed house!! The best open mic night ever, Laura,THM Barista, said. And then last night, Aiden Kross and Erin Nelson Watson, performed to a standing room only audience....The Horses Mouth Bookstore and Coffee Shop is gradually turning to a live music hot spot.........Im looking forward to this coming new year to see what it brings....the first open mic is set for Jan.21.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFekCcK3TGgm91aBi-HePzt6XrN_tSz6WGP-hWi5Ddw4T3MdGW5jCFQ3qmkx0gXiJdzDUnSBegT_tKg44P5jkatudoGTy4QwlCuMsriW127nUFSzgMGFuWnx8_xWNodJgpTRU1ERjNLRi/s1600/Picture+109.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553618075359035650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFekCcK3TGgm91aBi-HePzt6XrN_tSz6WGP-hWi5Ddw4T3MdGW5jCFQ3qmkx0gXiJdzDUnSBegT_tKg44P5jkatudoGTy4QwlCuMsriW127nUFSzgMGFuWnx8_xWNodJgpTRU1ERjNLRi/s200/Picture+109.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijj2rojKt3fzI1t38rz1-aXQf_lKozq0q-doE2tZNLTDVfW5cdobsDJ5GZIMlNJF0igXkHvgvqBDRsbZQQipEeB0rRO1-5uiVy8jvLRrbNKDMLu0vQSEPyJUk31DLl2PisWbodMrUfqg3/s1600/Picture+103.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553617551969498418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijj2rojKt3fzI1t38rz1-aXQf_lKozq0q-doE2tZNLTDVfW5cdobsDJ5GZIMlNJF0igXkHvgvqBDRsbZQQipEeB0rRO1-5uiVy8jvLRrbNKDMLu0vQSEPyJUk31DLl2PisWbodMrUfqg3/s200/Picture+103.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyYpn3wpNGoVXHxHR5FzWrjgy3cnWtW35DP2ndbyJ_0Bix4qnUynON30UShSldfzu03UAQ2SkNZU5TlTtGj0ZnNvfCDqbEgeZ1D2cIuzWsJsviTv6AJc1cvWkxi6UaCP95HdUD6gUvmso/s1600/Picture+090.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 3px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 2px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553617549167503458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyYpn3wpNGoVXHxHR5FzWrjgy3cnWtW35DP2ndbyJ_0Bix4qnUynON30UShSldfzu03UAQ2SkNZU5TlTtGj0ZnNvfCDqbEgeZ1D2cIuzWsJsviTv6AJc1cvWkxi6UaCP95HdUD6gUvmso/s200/Picture+090.jpg" /></a></div></div></div>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-41780919371727273822010-12-20T09:35:00.000-08:002010-12-20T09:35:30.698-08:00Gypsy Head Tattoo (remix).wmv<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/itMDhWyawmY?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425"></iframe>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-44264696320151577072010-12-15T20:58:00.000-08:002010-12-15T21:21:19.467-08:00from studio to stage....sort of.<div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQdet-22IR5TzuMcRk3x2fhzULf1N2nALiSN1wxHqis6e3q13tPGnqL4QyNjFITD5w5Re-d0ljE9gHty35skXHJGaxH2abSTtTmD1z6ie62GQpSOlRdW67M27RLtdUD3OLx9rB0uv0VsQ/s1600/Picture+050.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551144976713121106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQdet-22IR5TzuMcRk3x2fhzULf1N2nALiSN1wxHqis6e3q13tPGnqL4QyNjFITD5w5Re-d0ljE9gHty35skXHJGaxH2abSTtTmD1z6ie62GQpSOlRdW67M27RLtdUD3OLx9rB0uv0VsQ/s200/Picture+050.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Well.....its been a while since Ive been here, but a lot has been going on lately. I have been in the recording studio at Lou Productions, recording a CD. It was a blast, Luis is a hell of a guy to work with......I dont know who was more excited, him or me. I think we both had a large time.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>We incorporated the aid of guitarist/bassist Aaron Folsom, and drummer Matt Gonzale<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQU82b4PIL_TuuJQ3fjnUjjqHHuWaYoonaheVxJsI1ZcseSTlhFor_Gj84PoGJhAxr1sxfG9w07noFRofZpgwWAAVvDsEc_SMwEsUTstMnD3BooVsjfWTginL_5OYY21yBqXh0HEej80c/s1600/Picture+051.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551144977208189346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQU82b4PIL_TuuJQ3fjnUjjqHHuWaYoonaheVxJsI1ZcseSTlhFor_Gj84PoGJhAxr1sxfG9w07noFRofZpgwWAAVvDsEc_SMwEsUTstMnD3BooVsjfWTginL_5OYY21yBqXh0HEej80c/s200/Picture+051.jpg" /></a>s to add to the instrumentation. The result, to me, was great. Im very pleased with the outcome.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>The....this past Friday....after all of the independent work of packaging the finished product.......I did a solo concert at The Horses Mouth Coffee Shop in Buffalo, where the Cd's are now available.....the house was pretty full....it was a great turn out.....I was very moved by how much support I have. Now I know....., what I was sceptical about before...., I WILL continue on with this endeavour. Find more gigs and play more....., and more.....and more.....and......well you get the picture.....its time to gyp<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi60KWP8niu6h4YHRJM-f61JAEZjM-CSoss7zcZFQwHWmlL2mv8zMGCCBh2pXqEYPy1ixH3IVo43aD56aZ14wCWTiIWNadS4cbJZcvLChuPAvk6QudbWrimoq_53MW-6nw56keZ0n-lPixn/s1600/Picture+067.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551144985209471186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi60KWP8niu6h4YHRJM-f61JAEZjM-CSoss7zcZFQwHWmlL2mv8zMGCCBh2pXqEYPy1ixH3IVo43aD56aZ14wCWTiIWNadS4cbJZcvLChuPAvk6QudbWrimoq_53MW-6nw56keZ0n-lPixn/s200/Picture+067.jpg" /></a>sy on for sure.</div></div></div>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-26007310155372977242010-12-14T19:08:00.000-08:002010-12-14T19:08:12.668-08:00Where the Music Plays<a href="http://www.leoncountytoday.com/news/2010-12-14/Columns/Where_the_Music_Plays.html">Where the Music Plays</a>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-25895819926095367582010-12-06T12:21:00.000-08:002010-12-06T12:21:39.158-08:00Roy Orbison - I Drove All Night<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gpyyXZLiE8E?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425"></iframe><br /><br />One of Rock'n'Rolls greatest.....Roy Orbison. He Passed away Dec. 6th 1988....but his one of a kind voice sings on.The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-85722885817877641272010-12-04T20:43:00.000-08:002010-12-04T21:07:15.687-08:00<div>Wow, I have so much to write about, but I need to space it out. I fell behind and I need to catch up. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547056646412979010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HrnnCQsxGS4z-okv7p5gNLSl6yg3qTyiGf4ugk-xsFEtvB4IU-hgU326wMgVR81gCKVaLYZgoe_R8dDY0qRl1knws3nvPTKRTjw9QQa0OtOiXOqp9mXKDFg91M6NvNQrXGgwBfD1Z1b_/s200/Picture+079.jpg" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I recently had the awesome oppertunity to spend time in a recording studio, courtesy of LOU PRODUCTIONS' Luis Peidra. We laid down 5 tracks for an EP that I plan on haveing ready for my solo acoustic performance at THM this coming Friday, Dec 10th. It was a real cool experiance...Lou is good at what he does. He had the product ready for me the next day, I am very pleased with it. Now he wants to do some more work to it....to make it more better. Im all for that...he makes magic happen.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Just yesturday, (friday,dec3) I met a singer/songwriter, Heather Cathleen Cox, from the Austin area. We had a really cool "get to know" visit at THM. She is an amazing talented artist. Heather is such a down to earth person, I could have talked to her all afternoon. She really has alot going for her, she loves her craft. I cant say much more at this time because she is the topic of my newspaper column this coming week.....so stay t<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2CDNXIJ7l3M1D5xDW6hlkrX4Nv3VlWDNRRf4WMOiVOD27CLMO8PKu393LssSQmCGLeK_Ny49CzMENjJkPs8FIkZVj-0iWBCvYsB3-XrGGJkO_qbCf_ktUhgTEukoC7zbJi-I6lOrhcDF/s1600/63592_459108608037_73620183037_5644214_4236436_n.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 119px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547058602049958114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2CDNXIJ7l3M1D5xDW6hlkrX4Nv3VlWDNRRf4WMOiVOD27CLMO8PKu393LssSQmCGLeK_Ny49CzMENjJkPs8FIkZVj-0iWBCvYsB3-XrGGJkO_qbCf_ktUhgTEukoC7zbJi-I6lOrhcDF/s200/63592_459108608037_73620183037_5644214_4236436_n.jpg" /></a>uned....you will hear more soon.......</div>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-39634685577378300542010-11-29T18:37:00.000-08:002010-11-29T18:37:01.298-08:00GYPSY HEAD TATTOO By Dave Parker<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oy60wQbYnDw?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425"></iframe>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-26056288398836502202010-11-29T08:36:00.000-08:002010-11-29T08:36:31.130-08:00George Harrison - What Is Life<iframe height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PAEGMq1H220?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="480"></iframe>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-35433391481923261842010-11-26T19:55:00.000-08:002010-11-26T20:33:58.250-08:00Passing of the axe<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544081746040574466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyI3JXHoUL4ESC_KrnsqHCigrKhMF3wZ6Rf1QPmjEmNTlNxadWLSk7HHHAIPDOe91Ys8oY_c5QpYT8GoJlPGe8Ym3hdgtl5aP6QVTQbnYhAvclihd4oC7WIyKvqLgf_T1Qg8cr0MX2nvts/s200/Picture+042.jpg" /><br /><div><div>One of the coolest things happened to me the other day, and also one of the sadest.<br /><br /><div><br />A fellow musician and band mate as well as a true friend, closed the deal on the selling of his <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2TSI8PsQzCtdj9Gej1ydc9eKRuer-cuVXtJu3KbJTHR3U074KprJrrnaT_Dx5PhsaUM3mg6hy9hk_PX2o-5RA2IMazxEPBTkEyaTJuAzPmzjhrZix3AIoZ1_JeiJBEKb8n0CgNW8huhyphenhyphenk/s1600/DSC_0076.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544080065571593026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2TSI8PsQzCtdj9Gej1ydc9eKRuer-cuVXtJu3KbJTHR3U074KprJrrnaT_Dx5PhsaUM3mg6hy9hk_PX2o-5RA2IMazxEPBTkEyaTJuAzPmzjhrZix3AIoZ1_JeiJBEKb8n0CgNW8huhyphenhyphenk/s200/DSC_0076.JPG" /></a>house. He has now moved away...on to better things. I told him since he was leaving, I was putting the band, GYPSYHEAD, into hibernation. I just dont feel like moving on with it at this time.....maybe bring it back to life next year. The Tornado is an awesome singer/songwriter, and great guitarist....Im going to miss playing with him. The thing he did that truely moved me was, before he left town, he found me outside the coffee shop and handed me one of his guitars and said, " here bro, play in good health." I was floored....totally unbelievable...all I could say was, "Thanks bro, thats the nicest thing anyones ever done for me."<br /><br /><br />That is a true friend...., not because he gave me the guitar....., but because that is what he is...a true friend. I will always remember the gigs we had together, the good ones and the not so good ones.....we made them all fun. </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544081744258678578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhsrH3zK2hLiThQZ2wWd_hxJgGMjimhYTmqPJ-6efIN9GYMRMg14OjeTiZ3k25aQeJaxeOjmc3Ze_1e4B0V-46D88W3fP9RY4dfoEz20gC8zSDcglOy0WUJBfddYPTu3oD5fSdI-114f7/s200/4563767539_d2d56a9315_m.jpg" /><br /><div>Here's to you Tornado!!!! GYPSY~ON BRO!!!!</div></div></div>The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507722316514110199.post-51611741510685680752010-11-25T16:34:00.000-08:002010-11-25T16:35:54.405-08:00The Thanksgiving Song by Adam Sandler (subscribe if you like this video)<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-z27FKwupds?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425"></iframe><br /><br />HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!The Gypsymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16334695748211227488noreply@blogger.com0