O.K. so there we are at Burger records in Los Angeles & what should my eyes wander to? A limited edition live Chrome vinyl record. Asking price??? $35.00... Hangin' out w/ hippies... Priceless.
I'm going to see your old band tomorrow in S. F. Looking forward to it but the recent "Chrome" material sorely misses your bass. What would Firebomb or Meet Me In the Subway sound like without you? I'm trying to move to Portland or Seattle in the near future - still want to buy you a martini one of these days
Really enjoyed listening to the music and watching the YouTube stuff. I enjoyed your gigs so much! Hope this finds you well. Please make sure to let me know if you will be in the bay area any time soon. Best wishes always from a friend and fan.
Wow! This stuff takes me back. But beyond the nostalgia, I must have listened to x24 half a dozen times. She's great and that groove is so different... Had a little contact with Peter Dunne recently. He continues to amaze me with his playing. Is that him on Radio On?
I'M FORWARDING THIS LETTER TO YOU BECAUSE I KNOW U HAVE GREAT STORYS TO TELL.
dirksen book Hi, I am working on the Dirksen Book, see below, and I am looking for stories by people who encounter him. If you have a story send it in for the project Also could you forward this email to anyone you know who might have a Dirk story. Send to: dirksenstories@gmail.com Hope all is going well. ciao. James Stark
Many of you were aware the Dirk Dirksen had been working on a book, to be published by Last Gasp, about his life especially his days with the Fab Mab and beyond. I was in the Last Gasp Publishing offices a couple of weeks ago on other business when they pointed out three boxes full of paper "There is Dirksen's book, make it happen." When I got home and sorted through the contents, lots of posters, newspaper articles, list of shows at the Mab and Off Broadway and an interview of Dirk interviewing himself. I did find a couple of stories people had written about their experiences with Dirk. After reading those I realized that almost everyone had a Dirk story. I am asking people to send their Dirk Stories, the good, the bad and the ugly. We will print most of them depending on space and content. Each person's story that is published will receive a copy of the book when it is publish. If you have a photo of yourself with Dirk send that along. Sending your story to the address below means you release rights to Last Gasp and in consideration you will be paid the sum of One U. S. Dollar and with a copy of the finished book for the stories used. Along with your story we will need your mailing address. End date for receiving stories is January 31, 2009 Send to: dirksenstories@gmail.com Please forward to any one who may have had contact with Dirk.
Thank You James Stark and Last Gasp
PS: We are looking for photographs of Dirk if you have any let us know about the content and if possible a low res. scan
Fuck, what can I say....I got old ! I never thought I would ever do a band thing again after my brother died. I was concentrating on writing & not really working out. Trying to get myself in better shape since I'm playing around again.I'm sure you heard that Gothic Harris passed away. John Carlyon aka Johnny Weasel was stabbed to death earlier this year. Murder unsolved although they have a strong suspect no arrests have been made.When people like gary gruver came to my brothers funeral I didn't even recognize 'em. Time takes its toll.....
Hey thanks! How you be? And what IS with the angry tortilla? I'm about 1/2 your age, ain't I? I mean, I keep getting older and you keep getting younger, right? So we've gotta be around there by now... ;)
