Rhythm and Brews
Musically, I am just about up for anything. I was a classicly trained violinist (for nearly a decade) and my father owns a local performance hall (Rhythm and Brews) so I have been raised to like multiple genres (between my father and I, I guess we have literally 1,000's of albums on cd or vinyl).
I love jazz, blues, old rock & roll, current stuff, fringe, independent...cajun and zydeco when I really want to dance...irish when I want to raise some hell. Have a soft spot for females who write good lyrics and play their own instruments (Sheryl Crow, Shawn Colvin). Huge Squirrel Nut Zipper fan.
NEW Currently Playing at the Winder Binder Gallery of Folk Art: Here Come the Mummies, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Ella Fitzgerald and Flogging Molly
Movies
(I am trying to work my way thru the IMBD list of the Top 250 movies...but below are some that stick out immediately)
Fight Club (duh, it's a lot more than just about fighting...if you don't get it, I am not going to waste my time trying to explain),
Momento (it still messes with my head...Guy Pearce is a favorite),
L.A. Confidential (great flick, though it is almost passe to mention it now),
Bulworth (one of the best political satire movies ever made)
Shawshank (same for this one...a classic, but Turner shown it so damn much it has almost been worn out),
Godfather Movies (any "bad guy" movies with DeNiro or Pacino from Scarface, to Heat, to Goodfellas),
Wonder Boys (best work Michael Douglas has done...and he has a great resume),
Traffic (damn, what a great flick),
Office Space (every time I think I might want to re-join the "real world" of a steady paycheck, I watch this movie),
La Violin Rouge (a fabulous and underrated movie with Samuel Jackson),
The Blues Brothers (an inspiration in comedy, not to mention some of the best blues performances ever put on film...James Brown, John Lee Hooker, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway...and on and on and on)
Pretty much any movie by Ang Lee, Kurosawa, Sergio Leone, the Coen Brothers (Fargo, Lebowski, Hudsucker, Man Who Wasn't There, O Brother). The "Thomas Harris Trilogy" (Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, and Red Dragon/Manhunter). Just about anything with Natalie Portman, but especially Leon and Closer.
The books of Thomas Harris, Frank McCourt and Jon Krakauer. Like Water for Chocolate, Cold Mountain, boring history books like The Fatal Shore (founding of Australia...give me a break, I was a history minor).
Poetry...especially try to read and comprehend the works of 19th century Scottish poet Robert Burns (a relative)...you might know him as the writer of that popular New Years Eve classic...Auld Lang Syne.
NEW
Oh, and I have read every issue of National Geographic since December of 1979. When is was a little kid, I pestered my grandfather for a subscription (it seemed so grown up). He said he would if I would actually read it. So, a month after I get my first issue, my grandfather gives me a "pop-quiz" to see if I am really reading it. Of course, I hadn't...just looked at all the fascinating photos. He reminded me of my promise and since then, I have read every issue, cover to cover, for (good lord) 27 years. I have often joked that I have learned more from National Geographic than I did in 6 years in college.
Heroes
My grandfather (who at 17 volunteered, literally the day after graduation, to be a Marine, was shot on Okinawa, returned to his family, and never held a gun again). Tenzin Gaytso His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Mohatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela.
Local Kids:
Steve (S.Evets) Swayne, Beth Gumnick, Michael Jenkins, Lesha Patterson, Mike Darras, Beth Darras, Steve Kennedy, Nicole Pinkerton, Jennifer Kring, Bruce Benefield, Michael Wimmer, Charles (Niznik) Clendenin, Doodah, Eric Riggs, Daniel Johnson, Dennis Palmer, Penny Dyer
Out-of-Towners:
R.A. Miller (deceased), Charlie Henson, Deb Henson, Kimberly Dawn Clayton, C. Bailey Jackson, MJ Villanueva, Kristy Solomon, Julia Hedgepath, David Dunavin, Gypsy Hundley, George (Murob) Borum, Billy F.R.E.D. Hellams, Lisa Pirkle, Paul Flack, Bobbie Holt, Derold Shull, Lorenzo Scott, Marguerite Durham, Charlie Durham, Danny (Bucketman) Hoskinson, Missionary Mary Proctor, Calvin Livingston.
Who I'd like to meet: I'll let you know when I figure it out.
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yo David good to see you for a min. the other night. Hey can you fill me in on the details about the 1 bridge. date, booth price, your cut, etc.. thanks!!
I just got the word on myspace. Well, I am really sorry to hear about this as well. I just got to know and be acquinted with this gentleman. Please let me know where I may send a sympathy card to his family and friends.
Hi There! I was wondering if you would be interested in doing a folk art show here in Camden, SC in the fall say around October when they have the downhome blues festival here. The blues festival does bring in lots of tourists and all. But, I need some feedback when you get the chance. It will be held at the Revolutionary Park in Camden, SC, too. The historical society stated they will fund the money for advertisement and all, if there is enough interest for artists to come to this event. Thanks, Cheryl
Hey- we came out to see everyone on satuday. I loved the show and hope to get in next year. I looked for you but kept missing you. Hope to meet you someday. Peace!
yes indeed! a good time was had by all! we're all lookin' forward to more next year! thanks so much...to you and your friends for the extra powerfully positive vibes ya'll created for all the musicians and folks at the Shaking Ray Levi Society tent!
