Hello from Space City U.S.A.

River757 · 19th November 2010, 06:13 AM

Houston, Texas that is.

Signed up a few days ago because diyaudio seems like a place with lots of good technical info but also has a relaxed vibe to it that helps make it a fun & interesting place to hang out.

I haven't built anything since the early 80s but have some designs - traditional ones and a couple oddballs - that have been kicking around my head since then & have always wanted to try them out.

Looking forward to discussing them.

SY · 19th November 2010, 09:48 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Houston is home to my favorite alt-country band, if you like that sort of thing. Which I do.

River757 · 19th November 2010, 04:02 PM

Hi SY,

What band? I've always liked traditional country (George Jones, Loretta Lynn, etc) and western (Ian Tyson, Chris Ledoux) but also bands like The Wagoneers which I guess could be called alternative country. Too bad they're not around anymore. As far as Houston is concerned, I've been trying to track down an EP put out back in 2002 by a group called El Toro, who did "surfer" rock music - fun stuff!

SY · 19th November 2010, 04:13 PM

Robert Ellis and the Boys. They do a mix of very traditional George Jones/early-Willie style stuff and folk-influenced material.

Myspace

He's playing tonight at the Arboretum and Nature center. Wish I didn't have to work...

indianajo · 19th November 2010, 05:27 PM

I lived in Houston when Willie was doing 4th of July concerts at the Airline Drive-In (US 75N). I was always more into Asleep at the Wheel, and now they are all together! (in Austin). Also 13th Floor Elevators & ZZ Top. All on LP's, I couldn't take the weed/tire fumes in the back of actual live concerts.

Cal Weldon · 19th November 2010, 05:37 PM

Howdy!

River757 · 21st November 2010, 07:40 PM

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Robert Ellis and the Boys. They.....

Thanks SY.

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Originally Posted by indianajo

All on LP's, I couldn't take the weed/tire fumes in the back of actual live concerts.

Actually that bothers me too, plus at least as far as "big name" concerts (like Rush and The Cars), I finally tired of dealing with the huge crowds and overpriced tickets.

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Howdy!

wakibaki · 21st November 2010, 10:05 PM

Space City, huh? You really know how to make a guy feel jealous.

Nice ta meetcha.

w

18Hurts · 22nd November 2010, 12:20 AM

Howdy River,

I just joined up today, gave up the lurk status. This seems the land of odd ball designs--gotta love that part!

19th November 2010, 06:13 AM	#1
River757 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston, Texas	Hello from Space City U.S.A. Houston, Texas that is. Signed up a few days ago because diyaudio seems like a place with lots of good technical info but also has a relaxed vibe to it that helps make it a fun & interesting place to hang out. I haven't built anything since the early 80s but have some designs - traditional ones and a couple oddballs - that have been kicking around my head since then & have always wanted to try them out. Looking forward to discussing them.

19th November 2010, 09:48 AM	#2
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Austin, TX Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to the forum! Houston is home to my favorite alt-country band, if you like that sort of thing. Which I do. __________________ “Listening to records is like ****ing a picture of Brigitte Bardot.” - Sergiu Celibidache

19th November 2010, 04:13 PM	#4
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Austin, TX Blog Entries: 1	Robert Ellis and the Boys. They do a mix of very traditional George Jones/early-Willie style stuff and folk-influenced material. Myspace He's playing tonight at the Arboretum and Nature center. Wish I didn't have to work... __________________ “Listening to records is like ****ing a picture of Brigitte Bardot.” - Sergiu Celibidache

19th November 2010, 05:27 PM	#5
indianajo diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana USA	Houston I lived in Houston when Willie was doing 4th of July concerts at the Airline Drive-In (US 75N). I was always more into Asleep at the Wheel, and now they are all together! (in Austin). Also 13th Floor Elevators & ZZ Top. All on LP's, I couldn't take the weed/tire fumes in the back of actual live concerts. __________________ Dynakit ST70, ST120, PAS2,Hammond H182(2 ea),H112,A100,10-82TC,Peavey CS800S,SP2-XT's, T-300 HF Projs, Steinway console, Herald RA88a mixer, Wurlitzer 4500

19th November 2010, 05:37 PM	#6
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Howdy! __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting


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19th November 2010, 04:02 PM	#3
River757 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston, Texas	Hi SY, What band? I've always liked traditional country (George Jones, Loretta Lynn, etc) and western (Ian Tyson, Chris Ledoux) but also bands like The Wagoneers which I guess could be called alternative country. Too bad they're not around anymore. As far as Houston is concerned, I've been trying to track down an EP put out back in 2002 by a group called El Toro, who did "surfer" rock music - fun stuff!

21st November 2010, 10:05 PM	#8
wakibaki Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Blog Entries: 2	Space City, huh? You really know how to make a guy feel jealous. Nice ta meetcha. w

22nd November 2010, 12:20 AM	#9
18Hurts diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2010	Howdy River, I just joined up today, gave up the lurk status. This seems the land of odd ball designs--gotta love that part!

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