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  Vonnie (vonnie) 5-Doyen Username: vonnie Post Number: 290 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 152.163.100.74 |
The guys are continuing their musical mission down in Tennessee. I spoke with Bobby and they are really pumping up the volume and laying down the tracks. They were a little concerned that Hurricane Ivan would put a damper on their recording sessions, but thankfully they were spared. They are right on the river and the tides were quite high. The surroundings sound idyllic, they are at a house that is sitting high up on stilts overlooking the river. The house is on CatFish Lane, and I immediatly thought of the Four Tops singing "Catfish". They told me they will check in to the SD forum soon, to let you know how the project is progressing. | ||
John Lester (theboyfromxtown) 4-Laureate Username: theboyfromxtown Post Number: 140 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.154.167.21 |
We are looking forward to it and thanks for the update Vonnie | ||
Tony Russi (tony_russi) 5-Doyen Username: tony_russi Post Number: 234 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.210.43.26 |
Thanks for the update Vonnie.Can't wait to hear the results cause Bobby Eli is a great producer/writer and FLAMING EMBER is a great band, with a great lead singer. | ||
GEETEE(HPK) (geeteehpk) 2-Debutant Username: geeteehpk Post Number: 11 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 65.42.142.190 |
I played 2 songs by them, on the "Blue Eyed Soul" show I did in August. Their funky instrumental "Fillet De Soul" and their big hit "Westbound # 9". I always wondered whatever happened to them. I'm gald to know they still making music. :-) | ||
count (the_count) 4-Laureate Username: the_count Post Number: 94 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.197.239 |
Hey JIMBO, did you get the e-mail? I'am ready for your P-BASS, so let me know when you get back to the MOTOR-CITY. "COUNT" ps. Will be playin these at our kruise tonite.    This will be one of our feature kars tonite, which i painted about 2wo years ago, so we'll have to play POISON IVY by the COASTERS. | ||
1wicked (1wicked) 5-Doyen Username: 1wicked Post Number: 297 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.126.64.72 |
Count: Can I valet park that for ya ?? Daaamn....I always wanted to drive a rail..... | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2447 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Thanks for the update Vonnie, I was wondering how Bobby was making out. He better not come back playing Country & Western music though!! I wish Bobby & The Embers success in this venture! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1603 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.199.17.78 |
Hi y'all!! Just a little update on our progress. We have been recording at Catfish Lane Studios in Savannah, Tennessee, on the banks of the beautiful Tennessee river.. The sessions are going just GREAT and a lot of surprises are in store. Jerry Plunk's vocal prowess is better than ever and the songs will amaze you. Today we are recording at Bennett House in Franklin, which is arguable the best studio in the Nashville area. It was formerly owned by producer Keith Thomas and is in a pre Civil War Victorian mansion and is just gorgeous and the sound is spectacular. The guys all say hi to the forum!! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1604 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.199.17.78 |
Hi y'all!! Just a little update on our progress. We have been recording at Catfish Lane Studios in Savannah, Tennessee, on the banks of the beautiful Tennessee river.. The sessions are going just GREAT and a lot of surprises are in store. Jerry Plunk's vocal prowess is better than ever and the songs will amaze you. Today we are recording at Bennett House in Franklin, which is arguably the best studio in the Nashville area. It was formerly owned by producer Keith Thomas and is in a pre Civil War Victorian mansion and is just gorgeous and the sound is spectacular. The guys all say hi to the forum!! | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 651 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
Thanks for the post Bobby. Keep at it. | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 3-Pundit Username: millie Post Number: 58 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.62.7.219 |
Hey Bobby, Jerry and Jimmy! Miss you guys...Jerry I've tried calling you but no one answers the phone where you work. Hope everything continues the way it's been going, and that Bobby's taking good care of you and that you're taking good care of him! Love, Millie | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1607 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.199.17.78 |
Hi Millie, Hi Ralph!! Everything is hunky dory down here in Dixie! Man, the guys are in tip top shape and all I can say is...... Ill tell the guys y'all asked for them!! I missed the forum cause there isnt an internet connection at Catfish Lane..not yet, anyway. There are, however plenty of water vessels by which to convey a message, albeit a tad late!! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1617 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.120.8 |
Well, Im back from a very successful two weeks of recording Flaming Ember down in Tennessee. So far, we have twelve songs "in the can" and we plan to record at least six more. All the songs sound great and Jerry's voice is better than ever! Jim Bugnell laid down some funky yet tasty bass parts that rival some of our faves, capice?? The Ember are back with a stack of hot wax(no pun intended) | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2498 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Welcome Back B.E.!!! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1618 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.120.8 |
Thanks Juice, I had a great time and with tons of that famous southern hospitality, and then some! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1619 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.120.8 |
Having spent the past two weeks in Tennessee, made me really appreciate the fine art of our great country tunesmiths and the creative and meaningful country music videos which all have great substance and creative integrity. No booty shakin' hoochie mamas and iced out thugs there, just great stories put to creative visualization, and very tastefully done. BTW,the songwriter is king in Nashville, and they receive credits at the end of the videos along with the usual folks. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2502 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Well shucks & by golly, reckon I'll dust off my old boots & mosey down yonder. Thars gold in them thar hills!!! Maybe I can write some parodies, get rich & take myself away from all of this  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1620 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.125.111 |
Hey Juice, Its not like that at all. We yanks have a total misconception of what its all about, as the general atmosphere is quite "urbane" compared to what it used to be. | ||
Kevin Goins - KevGo (kevgo) 5-Doyen Username: kevgo Post Number: 199 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.33.205.32 |
I can pretty much agree with what Bobby is saying about country music scene and Nashville being more "urbane" than us Northerners give it credit. After DJing here at a country radio station I hear several songs that tell great stories and could easily adapt into any genre outside of country. Also, country music & songwriting has pretty much caught up with the modern times. For example the duo Big & Rich has a hit on the country charts with "Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)" that many young folks are requesting and with good reason - the song tells a story about being a "big baller" but it does so with taste (hell, they even use the term "bling-bling" in the song). Musically it's rooted in country but it has an urban hip-hop edge to it. This tune among others (Reba McIntyre's "Somebody" and "Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw) are examples of how Nashville has become more urbane than we give it credit. Kevin Goins - KevGo | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2512 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
No, no, no!! I didn't mean it like that. What I mean is that Tennessee is steeped in Musical talent. The average person would be shocked at the sheer number of hits that has come out of Nashville. Hey, I just want some of that to rub off on me!! From what I know of Nashville music, they're true to the m usic & know how to spin a clever lyric that resonates with the everyday man. Their lyrics are usually honest & down to earth & unpretentious. And as you said Bobby, they have a great deal of respect for the songwriter & the craft of songwriting. There's nothing gimmicky about their writing, it's from the heart. This is one Yankee who couldn't write a decent song if you spotted him 3 chords, a hook & a bridge  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1624 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.27.23 |
There's nothing that would thrill me more than to write a "country hit" of the magnitude of say, an Alan Jackson, with 30 number ones. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2520 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Bobby, At the rate that my illustrious career is going, I'd settle for a jingle for womens' hygiene products | ||
count (the_count) 4-Laureate Username: the_count Post Number: 108 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.197.239 |
Hey Jim, you getting my e-mails? Send me a line and let me know on the P.BASS. I'll even open this 3hree pack i've had for 4ourty 4our years and really hose some kool flames for ya. ss62409@wideopenwest.com "Count"  |
