Conference napalm::heavy_metal

    Re: -1
    
     Hey !!  I started a note on my band...are you saying that I'm
    a conceited jerk ??  ;(
    
     I saw Diver Down at WPI about 5 years ago.  I think the lineup has
    changed somewhat since then (not sure) but they were really good.
    Being a huge VH fan I am usually more critical of bands covering their
    stuff but they not only played the material well, they hammed it up
    pretty good too...just like VH.  I'll have to catch them the next
    time at the Cove again. 
    
    Shane  

    
    	Of course I didn't say that ... I said, ummm, well I guess I
    	did sort of hint at that, didn't I?
    
    	No offense intended.  I mean, Pete Cook started a note on HIS
    	own band, and he's definitely not a ... hoo boy, I think I'll
    	quit while I'm ahead.
    

I immediately thought of Mystic Powers when Shane asked the question...

    	Well Shawn, I didn't get a chance to thank you for showing
    	up at the gig. You have an open invitation for the guest list
    	at any upcoming shows.
    
    	BTW, if you saw the band 5-6 years ago, you might have seen the
    	drummer who's playing with Extreme now, Mike Mengini (sp?). He's
    	in a recent Performer magazine article on Extreme, he does list
    	Diver Down in his credentials. No, I don't pretend to be as good
    	as he is, incredible chops.
    
    	I never started a topic only because the real devotion belongs
    	with Van Halen.
    
    	Out of all the clubs I've played with these guys, not once has
    	anyone ever scribbled 'Diver Down' on the walls of the dressing
    	room. We realize we're only a tribute band, and the glory is all
    	for the band we're idolizing.
    
    	Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
    
    	I've been with a dozen original bands on the local circuit, and
    	it's a tough world out there. The club owner promises $200, but
    	at the end of the night, the band gets $75 and several excuses.
    	I really do wonder how most bands survive in this business, and
    	for the most part it's because the band members are driven, love
    	to play music, and would be willing to play for free just to get
    	their music in front of a decent crowd.
    
    	The original bands that play at our gigs really are incredible,
    	and I personally wish every band we play with gets the success
    	they deserve. We will never be able to sign a record deal, we
    	know that up front. We can only put together the best show
    	possible, and hope everyone in front of the stage has a good
    	time listening to material from VH1 through 1984.
    
    	I have to mention that we might be losing Chris M. due to
    	family obligations. Which is absolutely killing me, as VH is
    	such a guitar oriented band, finding someone who can play
    	and sing the part is virtually impossible. We need more than
    	just blinding chops and a good voice. We need a good musician,
    	a good listener, a decent singer, a team player & a businessman.
    
    	We need Someone who is willing to spend 20-30 hours before each
    	gig practicing music that is not their own, drive anywhere from
    	50-200 miles to get to the gig, show up early enough for a decent
    	sound check, enjoy themselves until showtime, blaze the crowd with
    	a barrage of Eddie riffs, take a 5 minute guitar solo, take a bow,
    	pack up and drive 50-200 miles home after all is said and done.
    
    	It's a special blend of experience/personality to play music
    	on this circuit. I'd like to think I haven't "copped out" by
    	taking this gig. I know I have no future for a record contract,
    	but I also don't plan on doing this gig for the rest of my life.
    	I'm having the time of my life, and after almost one year with
    	this band, I have to say I'm still having fun.
    
    	When the performance stops being fun, I'll move on to a bigger
    	and better life with a hopefully bigger and better band.
    
    	Thanks for the promo Shawn, it's not often a person is recognized
    	by friends, I do appreciate it...
    
    	Patrick C.

    	Mike Mangini
    
    	There, I've gotten a huge weight off my shoulders...
    
    	Now if I could just learn to play the intro to Hot for Teacher
    	with my feet the way he did when he was in the band...

    ya know I'd love to see the sheet music for drums for that 
    song just to see how many little black dots they can fit together.
    That intro is all over the place on double bass.  I've always fudged
    it to where it sounds like what he's playing but I'm sure it's
    not exactly right cause I cheat and use my floor tom...I dunno he
    might be using his floor tom too...hard to tell...but it's just
    cool...
    
    Shane, who when he hears the intro to HFT I also hear...'gentlemen,
    start your engines'....yeeessss !!

    I just got a call from Diver Down's Manager to fill in for their
    guitarist this Friday (I guess he sliced his left hand, and can't play
    a commited gig?!).
    
    My response?
    
    
    
    I told her "The Drummer, Patrick, voted to "Shove Em" in the ABBA note,
    hence I have no interest in playing with these wanks!"
    
    8^)

    
    Way to go dude. 8^)
    
    

    	Well, I told her not to call you since you thought POTUSA
    	was a flash in the pan  &^)
    
    	I had no idea she would be calling you, she's more resourceful
    	than I thought...
    
    	But seriously, this friday is no big loss since the club is
    	Almeida's in Tiverton, RI. It's a restaurant with a music
    	club downstairs, with no room to store additional drum kits.
    	I heard a rumor that bands have to share drum kits, so I'm
    	not shedding a tear over this one///
    
    	I AM shedding a tear over Chris, he sliced his left index
    	finger open last weekend, and should really consider stitches.
    
    	To his credit, he's the only kid I know who could bandage his
    	left index finger and still attempt to play 23 Van Halen tunes.
    
    	Too bad we're losing him, but life is more important than a
    	tribute band, and after 3 years with this gig life for him
    	is leading down another road...
    
    	I'll post the 44 tunes in here this band performs. We never
    	play more than 24-26/gig, but we never know what we'll be
    	playing 'til we get to the gig. Kind of just spin the wheel
    	and get up on stage. But for YOU, well, maybe we can work
    	something out . . .  &*)

	Diver Down Song List

 > VH1
	Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love
	Jamie's Cryin'
	Atomic Punk
	Little Dreamer
	Ice Cream Man
	On Fire
	Runnin' with the Devil
	Eruption
	You Really Got Me
	I'm the One
      * Feel Your Love Tonight


 > VH2
	Bottom's Up
	Somebody Get Me a Doctor
	Beautiful Girls
	DOA
	Dance the Night Away
	Outta Love Again
	Light Up the Sky
	Women in Love
      * You're No Good


 > Women and Children First
	And the Cradle Will Rock
	Fools
	Loss of Control
	Take Your Whiskey Home
	Could This be Magic
      * Everybody Wants Some


 > Fair Warning
	Meanstreet
	Hear About It Later
	So This is Love
	Unchained
	Dirty Movies
      * Sinner's Swing


 > Diver Down
	Intruder
	Pretty Woman
	Little Guitars
	Cathedral
	Happy Trails
	The Full Bug
      * Dancin' in the Streets


 > 1984
	1984
	Jump
	I'll Wait
	Panama
	Drop Dead Legs
	Hot for Teacher
	Girl Gone Bad
      * House of Pain
    
    
     *  Denotes songs not yet in repertoire

    	In all three Phoenix papers, (Boston, RI, Worcester) Charlie
    	has placed an ad looking for a full time replacement for Chris.
    
    	Seeking Eddie Van Halen facsimile, chops, own transportation.
    
    	No Bozos
    	--------------------------------------------------------------
    
    	The set list is in reply .11, if you know anyone interested
    	in the gig full time, please give 'em a copy for me././.
    
    	Face

    
    
    
    Eddie V.. baah.. I can play that sh*t in my sleep!! Where do I sign
    up..? 
    
    ;')
    

    
    RE: -1
    
    I could play VH in the dark too!  I've learned where the buttons are on
    the remote control for my new stereo by feel! :^)
    
    /jen

    	Jim,
    
    	Got your hammer-ons down?
    
    	We can set up an audition around your rehearsal schedule
    	with Sib.
    
    	Got a six string we can paint?

    
    	Jim doesn't even play a 6-string ... he plays a 4-string.
    
    	8^)
    

    	We know, Jim and I worked together at the helpdesk...
    
    	He's the ultimate protagonist, so I'm definitely willing
    	to give him an audition, six/five/four strings, whatever
    	he wants %^)

    
    
    RE:-1
    
    I'll never admit that in public.. ;')
    
    Whit-

    Wpose got the gig cuz of his hair!
    
    8)

    	Well, the hair was a factor :^]
    
    	But what got him in the door was the cosmic colored banjo,
    	the big floppy shoes, and the Elton John sunglasses he
    	wore to the audition.
    
    	Never seen anyone play Spanish Fly on a banjo before...

    
    	Get it right, Patrick, he USED Spanish Fly on the banjo.
    
    	Disappeared for a couple days, too, if I remember correctly.
    

    
    
    	bwahahahahahahahahhaaaa!
    
    	ahem......
    

    
    
    	hey, that was kind of a cool snarf........
    

    	Wow, that's how he did it, he gave Spanish Fly to the Banjo!
    
    	I thought he was touching the fretboard kinda strange...

    
    	Sure gives "playing with feeling" a new meaning, eh?
    

    The WhitPose Musical Resume:
     
    - excellent hair tossing technique
    - has own equipment, transportation, and hair care products
    - has hung out with Allan Frisby
    

    
    	Thank you for your time, Mr. Whitman.  Don't call us, we'll call
    	you.
    
    	Next!!
    

    I think Patrick should hire Capt. Toenail for the job!!

    
    	Toenail was OUT THERE.  And I mean from Pluto, or beyond.
    

    }}- has hung out with Allan Frisby
    
    You're hired!
    
    Man, I miss the Frizkid...

    >Man, I miss the Frizkid...
    
    Doncha mean the METAL RAGMANN?
    
    ;')

    Yeah, him too...

>    - has own equipment, transportation, and hair care products
>    - has hung out with Allan Frisby
    
    and...
    
    - has signed with a major international distributor (Vidal Sassoon)
    

    Don't hate him because his hair is beautiful !!
    
    Shane, who is having a difficult time imagining someone trying to
    get it on with a banjo

I think of banjos and all I can see is the kid in Deliverance...  

Oh man, that wasn't makeup that made him look like that.

    Wpose's hair reminds me of that pouf Brad Pitt in Interview with a
    Vampire -- big nancy boy!  (not to imply that I think Wp is a pouf, 
    he just looks like one!)  
    
    8^)

    
    	"Delling Banjos" is one of the best instrumentals of all time.
    

    
    I think Shawn means "Dueling [or Duelling option per American Heritage] 
    Banjos"
    
    /jen

    If you think Duelling Banjo's is a great instrumental you OWE it to
    yourself to listen to ANY Bela Fleck and the Flecktones albums.
    
    Bela Fleck is amazing but... the star of that show is (amazingly
    enough) the bass player Victor Wooten.   He is, IMHO, about twice
    as good as any other bass player I've heard.   He's twice as good
    in the "chops" department, and about 3x as good in the "musicality 
    department".
    
    Just can't think of any other instrument where one guy is so far ahead
    of the rest of the pack (and note the indirect comment that makes about
    my own favorite, Steve Morse).
    
    You MUST check out Bela Fleck dude. 
    
    BTW, have I mentioned that you get one Bela Fleck tape with every
    cellular battery you buy from me?  ;-)
    
    	db

    
    
    
    		Whitpose has the best head of hair I've seen
    		of anyone I know.  Ask his friend that came
    		to the last gig GFY did at the Cove.  He kept
    		starin' at me funny cuz I couldn't keep my
    		fingers outta Jim's hair.....   =)
    

    
    	Dave, I think I bought Bela Fleck CD's before you did.  8^)
    
    	I have all the ones that I know about, which is 4 of them.
    
    	But for all you other noters out there, Dave is right ... check
    	these guys out.
    

    
    RE: .40
    
    JJ,  
    
    You couldn't get your fingers out of Whit's hair?  I've TOLD him a
    ZILLION times, that superglue is NOT a good conditioner!
    
    :^)
    
    /j

    Rumour central:
    
    
    What coaster_diva and what Slave_to_healthy_hair were seen goofing off
    together in a VP's office not minutes ago?!?

HEY!!! I can't leave you guys alone for a second... ;')

How'd you know I use Vidal Sassoon?? (I get paid everytime I
mention the name..) 

As for that banjo thing.. it was purely on a professional
basis.. ;')

WhitPit- >toss< >flip< 

    
    RE: .43
    
    Not that I could possible know what you're talking about but I'm just
    speculating that 'goofing off' is probably not an accurate description. 
    I think the holiness of hair was probably working to ensure the success
    of the VP and the diva was working to gather information vital to the 
    success of something next month! :^)
    
    /j

    But Jim,Have you ever tried A Hot_Oil Treatment???

    
    
    RE:-1
    
    Why no, I've never tried to "pete cook" method.. I'll have to get in
    touch with him..
    
    ;')

    
    hey I don't know what teh big deal about Jim's hair is about,I mean,you
    wanna know his real secret?
    
    
    
    
    it's actually his bum hair he just combs it up and over.In real
    life,he's as bald as a coot! 8)
    
    
    					Ian

    
    
    
    Or in a strong wind....
    
    And when I gotta the bathroom... 
    
    

	Just a flash in the pan...

	Awhile back I was a member of a Boston based quartet named
	Twisted Fate. We recorded a demo back in Dec. '94, and last
	month a final mixdown was recently submitted to a local rag
	out of Billerica, MA. Here's the review././.

	Metronome Magazine, February 1996

	Hearings / by Douglas Sloan

	Twisted Fate - "Woke Up Pissed"  6-song cassette

	. Suicide
	. Nasty Funk
	. Warriors Dance
	. River Boat
	. Waited
	. T.F. (title track)

	Twisted Fate came out of the gates at full bore with smatterings
	of Lynch Mob, Dio and Mr. Big coloring the face of their delivery.
	And although the band isn't breaking any new ground musically,
	they demonstrate an acute musical prowess which helps to forge
	their huge (and I mean huge) sound. "Suicide" is the best song
	of the lot while the others follow in typical metal fashion.
	Chunky bass lines, cannon-cracking drums and arpeggio intense
	guitar antics set the battlefield for soaring vocals (by two
	different vocalists no less) which rival those of the masters.
	Headbangers will definitely find refuge with Twisted Fate as
	they resurrect an otherwise dormant heavy metal monster.

	--------------------------------------------------------

	The vocalist, Jon Fagan has since left the outfit to persue
	a possible record deal on the west coast. The special guest
	vocalist "Russ" is starting a new project. The guitarist
	Jamie Spencer and bassist Doug Brunskill have reformed under
	a new banner. I've been assisting by showing up for rehearsals
	every other week, but they're currently looking for a full-time
	drummer/plastic smacker. Of course if they actually get a record
	deal with this demo tape, Diver Down will be looking for a full
	time drummer. I'm just sitting back to see what happens from here...

	Face

    	Diver Down has undergone several personnel changes in the
    	last 6 years, and Chris McKenna has retired as the resident
    	Eddie Van Halen facsimile. 

    	We're debuting the latest addition on friday, Amos San Filippo.

	His first break was at age 18 when Gary Moore used Amos' song
	'Cold Hearted' on the album 'Corridors of Power'. Originally
	from Coventry, England, Amos studied music at The London
    	Conservatory of Music and has recorded with Gary Barden of MSG.
    	Amos was also hired by White Snake for their 1987 European tour.
    	After moving to America he headed his original band 'Tribal Soul'
    	in Los Angeles before migrating to New England with his family.

	As for me, I'm still pretending to play the drums like Alex VH.
	Key word pretending... I've been driving my neighbors batty
	practicing 2 hrs after work each day for this gig.

	If anyone ever tells you playing Alex Van Halen is a no-brainer,
	back-hand 'em for me. Anyone can fake a drum fill, but analyzing
	songs like I'm the One, Light Up The Sky, Outta Love Again, Romeo's
    	Delight, Loss of Control, Mean Street, and Hot For Teacher, show you
    	the talent that is Alex. And that was the late 70's to early 80's.
    	You should see Alex these days, such as from the Balance tour
    	recorded at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto. That drum solo
    	is SMOKIN'...

	As for this band, we're out to have a good time, and we hope
	everyone else is too. If you're there to micro analyze every
	little guitar, bass & drum fill, you're missing the point.

	To quote Charlie, "if you were there and didn't have a good
	time, you missed it". But Charlie is always quoting David Lee
    	Roth, especially on stage.
    
    	Face

    Re: -1
    
    [applause] someone else is able to appreciate and realize that
    Alex VH is god !  cool.
    
    Outta Love Again...[ting  boom]   best fill ever ;)
    I know that you guys don't play any stuff w/Hagar but you have gotta
    love the drums Alex plays off 5150 especially on Get Up and 5150.
    And Doin Time on Balance just rocks.  Well there I had my VH fix
    for the day.  Laters...
    
    Shane, who's gonna be listenin to some VH on the way to VA 

	Diver Down	New England's Premiere Van Halen Show

			Summer Schedule '96

	July 11,	Alibi's 		N. Woonsocket, RI

	Aug. 17,	LA Ballroom		Lowell, MA
    
	Aug. 18,	Fiddler's Green 	Warwick, RI

	Sep.  6,	Spotlight's		Weymouth, MA
    
	Sep. 13,	Filling Station 	Cranston, RI
    
	Sep. 20,	Sir Morgan's Cove	Worcester, MA

    
	Discography:
	   Van Halen
	   Van Halen II
	   Women And Children First
	   Fair Warning
	   Diver Down
	   1984

	Booking / contact info, Diver Down hotline 508-897-2950

    Well, just finishing up three weeks of road rash...
    
    Played down in Putnam, CT at "Guido Murphy's", March 29...
    
    Then hit up The Ranch House in Marshfield April 5th, down near
    Duxbury Beach. That was a fun show, Draw the Line played the
    night before...
    
    Next we're going back into Sir Morgan's Cove tomorrow night, bringing
    along the song list. I'm trying to convince the guys to do all request
    night again. They're trying to wimp out.
    
    I can play around 95% of the first six Van Halen records, but Amos has
    the hardest job with the guitar playing.
    
    Maybe we'll bring a set list, but will be very receptive to requests
    from the front of the stage.
    
    The newest additions to the set list: Sinner's Swing & Dirty Movies
    from Fair Warning, and Loss of Control & Could This be Magic from
    Women and Children First.
    
    I have some space on the guest list, anyone with no plans for tomorrow
    night send me some mail and I'll get you on the guest list...

    May 10th was amazing, at The Rip Tide Tavern in N. Eastham, MA.
    
    Special Thanks to WKPE, Rock 104.7 FM and Tim White, the morning DJ and
    news director for the station (Rock 104.7, The Cape).
    
    The maniac showed up at the club, signing people up for their contest
    and giving away shirts and bumper sticks. The Rock 104.7 contest is a
    grand prize of one million pennies, which is $10,000.
    
    This guy was promoting the show the whole week before Mother's Day, and
    the club was so packed they were turning people away at the door.
    
    It's always nice to have a 50,000 watt radio station plugging your
    gig for you, and giving away entry forms at the club to win $10,000
    dollars while listening to the radio. Every little bit helps...
    
    Upcoming shows:
    
    5/28	- Desperado's,     Providence, RI  (wednesday night show)
    5/31	- Jokers,          New Bedford, MA
    6/6 	- Filling Station, W. Warwick, RI
    6/20	- Guido Murphy's,  Putnam, CT
    7/4 	- Spotlights,      Weymouth, MA
    7/10	- Ranch House,     Marshfield, MA