Geel Piet:
They run this way.
They run that way.
They are confused.
They are afraid.
One of my favorite words:
schoolmarm |'skool?mä(r)m| noun
a schoolmistress (typically used with reference to a woman regarded as prim, strict, and brisk in manner).
Influences
TEACHERS: Gene Sullivan, Buck Owens, Terry McGrew, J.J. Cale, Jim Ford, Brian Roth, Gordon Shryock, Jim Halsey, Johnnie Lee Wills, Leon Russell, Jim Keltner, Bob Dylan, Don Keesee, Tom Anderson, Gordon Rudd, Ry Cooder, Walt Richmond, Denny Purcell, Scotty Moore, James Burton.
Sounds Like
Sounds like: I'm not exactly sure what I'm doin'.
Sounds like: The Tractors - Only slower and lower.
Sounds like: A glass is half full record from a glass is half empty guy.
Sounds like: Johnny Cale meets Bobby Dylan, though I gave them both a copy, and I don't think they thought so.
Sounds like: Homegrown tomatoes mixed with The Good Book.
I tire of this MySpace thing. I had to type in a captcha today just to get to my home page. That guy Tom says to send him a message - but you can't do that. Not really. He don't care.
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Bio (condensed version): Boise (born-1950). Oregon (my mom's home). Washington (dad got in the cookware business-traveling salesman). Wichita (more cookware sales). The Farm (1st time-1953). Tulsa ('54). Oklahoma City ('56). 1st guitar. The Farm (1958 - Farmers!). Guitar lessons (1959). 1st bands: Cobras, VerZatiles, Bell Tones. 1st recording @ Gene Sullivan's (1963). GENO'S CLUB (1966) Steve Irby & Dow Simank - The In-Keepers (1967). Glencoe HS (1968). Moses. OSU ('72). 1st Studio ('73). Charlene ('74). Married! (1976). Nashville. Tulsa (1st Leon gig). Burbank (Leon). Tulsa (Jim Halsey Co. - Producer: Roy Clark/Gatemouth Brown; Johnnie Lee Wills). Burbank (1978-back to Leon Land). Elvis ('79). Bob Dylan ('81). Angelene ('82). Eddie Van Halen ('84). KRAMER GUITARS. Tulsa (One More Time... The Church Studio & The Tractors). (2005 - The Farm (One More Time).
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BILLBOARD review:
As a guitar innovator, studio wizard, and the engine that started The Tractors, Steve Ripley has never strayed too far from his Oklahoma roots. His first solo effort is an aural joyride, full of the kind of pounding shuffles, twisted knob-twisting, and rough-hewn Okie soul that powered The Tractors’ best work. “Gone Away” is sheer brilliance as a percolating homage to the good stuff of yore, “ Night Time Lover” smolders with vigor, and contemporary beats blend with beautiful Hammond organ on “ Too Many Borderlines.” A tinge of British Invasion crops up on such cuts as the crisp “ Mr. Jingle Jangle,” and Ripley evokes his past association with Bob Dylan on “Down Down (I Don’t Believe You).” Later, “ The Round and Round” is pure Tulsa shuffle, and “Crossing Over” is Bible-belt gospel. An inspired slice of understated genius. - RW
I finally broke down and got onto FACE BOOK.... seems like a whole lot of gossip and no music! Sure would love to see you play live sometime... thanks, Bill
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to TULSA for NEW YEAR'S EVE at THE ECLIPSE. This is your last chance ever to see JFJO destroy The Eclipse! Champagne for the New Year's toast is on us. Special Guests TBA. Limited tickets available - this show is sure to sell out! JFJO - NYE in Tulsa - 12/31/09 Live @ The Eclipse 1336 E. 6th St. Tulsa OK 74120 www.jfjo.com
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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I've been listening to the new Tractors album and I must congratulate you on another superb outing. I really enjoyed the liner notes and all the fine musicians that contributed to the disc as well. We are truly blessed to be living among the greatest musicians in the world...right here in Oklahoma!
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
We’re very excited to tell you that soon you can see ‘When I Find the Ocean’ on the big screen!
Starting on May 11, 2009, Carmike Cinemas will be showing ‘When I Find the Ocean’ on over 90 screens nationwide. Check out our blog to see exactly where and to find out more info.
...I got up and walked around and up and down the lonesome town. I stood wondering which way to go, I lit a cigarette on a parking meter and walked on down the road. It was a normal day...
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