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Topic: Beatle Bob |
Rick McDuffie
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Benson, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 11:09 am |
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I didn't get to respond to this thread, but find it interesting.
At Merlefest, here in NC, there are always some "Deadhead" types (mostly young women in tie-dyed dresses) who stand up by the stage and dance. It's a kind of trademark backbone-less hippie dance. They are as much a part of the show as the performers on stage, and they add to the ambience of the event... and they're well aware that they're part of the show.
As someone suggested, I typed Beatle Bob's name into Google, and a lot of stuff came up. In one quote he says, "dancing is the appropriate way to respond to music. If a hundred people were doing it, I wouldn't be singled out." (my paraphrase)
I've gotta tell you that I consider it a compliment when I'm playing and there's dancing going on... even if it's eccentric. (Did you ever see Elaine dance on Seinfeld?)
Beatle Bob seems like a "character" to me. The world needs more of them. Hope he shows up at my next gig! |
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Earnest Bovine
From:
Los Angeles CA USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 11:40 am
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Joey Ace
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 11:42 am
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Here's the post about BB for those who missed it.
I like excentric characters. The world is a more interesting place because of them.
As long as he doesn't block my view.
For those who haven't seen the Elaine Dance, check: http://elainedance.ytmnd.com/
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| "It's like a full body dry heave set to music" - George describing Elaine's dancing |
[This message was edited by Joey Ace on 22 September 2005 at 12:50 PM.] |
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 1:29 pm
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I always considered him to be an original character, he never blocked anybody's sight in St. Louis, just sanding on the side of the stage. Always admired his energy to dance on for hours! 
Kind Regards, Walter
www.lloydgreentribute.com
www.austriansteelguitar.at.tf |
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David Cobb
From:
Chanute, Kansas, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 1:31 pm
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A dancing man needs fuel to endure, Earnest.
His dancing would surely equal a 12 mile marathon and a healthy aerobic workout.
[This message was edited by David Cobb on 22 September 2005 at 02:42 PM.] |
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Keith Cordell
From:
San Diego
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 4:44 pm
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| A band in AZ called Major Lingo, kind of a jam band type thing centered around an amazing lap steel player, has a group of dancers called "spinners" that tour with them and are at all the shows. They are considered a vital part of the band and their live presentaion. |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 7:52 pm
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I met BB in St Louis, a very nice cat,
and a true fan of the music.
I love dancers when I'm playing.  |
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Chris Spencer
From:
Mt Juliet, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2005 11:16 am
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| They don't bother me either. When I was in College at the Universtity of Arkansas in the Late 70's we called it the "Dickson Street Suffle". Nothing like being in the ole Swingin' Door watching Zoro and the Blue Footballs and the boneless dancers |
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