Name your top three best investments in your shop.
Mine:
My Chandler Machine -
After making a big mistake buying my first machine off e-bay I took my time and talked to several dealers before buying my second one. I then contacted Bob Kovar at Toldeo Machine and he walked me through the maze with an abundance of patience for this newbie. He didn't try to up-sell me or down sell me to a lesser machine that he had good margins on. He helped me select a machine that was perfect for my type of work. My Chandler has helped increase quality as well as production time. It also has reduced my stress levels. Some of you are spoiled. A few have never sewn with a POS machine that you constantly have to adjust and play with just to get through one project. :)
My Swing away Binder -
Who would have thought that a $ 60 metal attachment would save me so much time and headaches. Every solar screen that I make and goes out the door has binding. The binder I bought from Sailrite has increased my production time on solar screens threefold. It also has reduced the nasty words being screamed through my shop. I highly recommend this binder BTW. It is made in Japan, high quality and works like a dream. :)
My Cutting Table -
Yes I know the vast amount of you have cutting tables and probably never give it a second thought. But my cutting table with the built in cutting groove is simply awesome to me. It is like a gift that was heaven sent. No longer am I bent over or worse yet on my knees cutting fabric on the rear ramp door of my trailer. I also am no longer cutting fabric on a 4 ft long x 2 ft wide plastic fold up table that also doubles as a sewing table extension. That stupid little idea of embedding that cutting groove turned out to be my saving grace when it comes time to cutting fabric. Quick, easy and accurate as heck.
I am sure there are a few of you who are laughing by now. But if you start out with junk and hopeless working conditions and then later get these items placed in your lap, you tend to be damn appreciative. And trust me, I am appreciative as heck.
I have come a long, long way from sewing with a cheap $ 300 Chinese POS machine, a 6 x 6 shop, a rear cargo ramp as a cutting table and folding and inserting binding onto textilene by hand. I am just happier then a pig in mud.
So what are your top 3 tools / investments in your shop ?
Chris
id have to say the best 3 three things i couldnt live without is my singer and sheapo binder dosent the swingaway keep it in the say if stuffing big pieces through mojo? amd my bend arc bender and my bendarc crowner is that 3? or 4?
got to mention the press n snap tool also that a must have
I guess that the sewing machine is every stitcher's #1 investment.
And like you, I built a nice cutting table that suits my needs. It's over 20 years old now, but supply salesmen tell me that it's one of the nicer ones they've seen among the shops that they call on. I WOULD post a picture of it, but frankly, some of the cutting table pics that YOU guys have posted look far more impressive.
But, I can't seem to come up with a 3rd one that really stands head and shoulders above the rest. Just a lot of little things (tools of the trade, etc..)
I would say my fleet of sewing machines, added as I could afford them, and added after I'd had the time to really think about what I wanted the machines to do for me. I've added attachments and presserfeet as need has presented itself over the years.
And I'm right there with you, Chris, on the cutting table thing. There is nothing quite like having adequate, convenient tabling. I've worked in more than a few shops and I spent a lot of time thinking about what I liked about one shop and what I didn't like in another. I designed my tables and my husband helped me build them. They're on casters and roll easily, the cutting tables have a 24" drop leaf supported by folding legs. I made custom pads and removable canvas covers for them that snap into place and fit snugly so I can use the table for a giant pressing station. I can remove them for laundering or so I may use the slick melamine surface instead of a padded one. I keep my tools on rolling carts, too... I'm big on casters! Being able to move things around easily makes cleaning a breeze and allows me to reconfigure the tables to suit whatever sort of work I'm doing and how I wish to support it when I'm stitching.
Lastly, I would have to say that my gravity feed steam iron was a really good investment. It's a professional tool, designed to be turned on in the morning and left on all day long. The water tank and the electric cords are carried down the center of the 2 8' cutting tables on ceiling mounted track and are plugged into any of the 3 outlets in the ceiling. No cords on the table or being dragged across the floor!
Another really nice feature in my own shop is good lighting. I presently work in a shop with really poor lighting... cheap flourescent fixtures that burn out quickly and are not routinely replaced (I don't understand why not). It's a realy pleasure to be able to see what you're trying to do!
Best in terms of productivity gains??? I'd say my old Singer, Hoover snap tool, extra large quilter's square (I'd be sooooooo lost without it).
Bobbin, I have a couple of tables on casters, but what I REALLY want to do is put everything on casters - sewing machines included. I'm thinking an oversized pallet with plywood covering - something big enough for the sewing machine table plus chair. With all tables/machines on casters at the same height, the workspace would be endlessly configurable.
June
Yeah, June, I've been thinking about putting the machines on casters, too. At present, mine are raised to table height (just about 36", about waist height for me) and are on "slides", wooden bases with carpet on the bottom. They slide pretty well and don't wreck the floor, but they're still heavy and not easily manoeverable.
I have had great success with casters at a place in Nevada, called "Caster City". I had no idea there was so much to casters, but there is! They're not cheap, but selecting the right caster for the job you want it to do is the key to success.
I agree with all those mentioned. A good cutting table is impossible to live without. My favorite and most versatile tool would probably be the lowly regulator. But as far as investments? (that aren't sewing machines)
A pneumatic grommet machine. Makes 25 cents every time it drops the hammer.
A handheld vacuum with a power head for cleaning aluminum filings from boat carpet. Like this;
http://www.vacuum-cleaners.me.uk/handheld/electrolux-z61a-handheld-stair-and-car-vacuum-cleaner/
A turnbuckle punch. The easy cutter kind not the hammer kind.
Good point Pepe, the regulator is in every toolbox I have, great for cleaning and could be used as a deadly weapon. :o
Quickbooks: Biggest time saver I own.
Sewing machine: Just like a Timex watch, except I don't lick it.
Refrigerator: it keeps my pop cold in the summer, and it keeps my pop from freezing in the winter.
gene
Top Three...Wow!
Lets see. Both of My Consew 206RBs, Sharpe 775 spray gun for glue, digital camera so I can remember what things were before I messed up.
Runners up are my Jiffy steamer, Sissor sharpener, Sirius Radio piped around my shop through the computer, my deep throat singer patcher(along with my 3 other regular patchers), Fortuna leather skiver, water floor heat (North Dakota), my carpet binder, and carpet serger. ;) ;D
Gale.
The best investment in my shop would be my shop. It sits 70 feet from my house and because I live in a residential neighborhood I had it built with the same materials as my house. From the street it looks like two houses are sitting on my property. The inside has a wall down the middle to keep the noise on one side and the cutting table, office and bathroom on the other. The best part is if I ever decided to sell, it can easily be converted into an apartment or MIL suite.
Second would be a J-3 steamer I bought 20 years ago. This is the same kind they use in manufacturing. I've herd some of you say your steamer just sits in the corner and collects dust, but I use mine daily. Works great to flatten patterns for cutting.
Third is my old singer sewing machine. Now I know all you Consew, Juki and Pfaff owners are snickering right now. I bought it 20 years ago and it must by about 70 years old. It doesn't have all the gadgets and gizmos yours have but I've always been able to fix the few miner problems I've had with it. And it purrs like a kitten.
Tuff one, ::)
I guess #1 sewing machine which came complete with a cutting table as previous owner was giving up on stitching.
#2 back up machine. ( my insurance)
hoover press n snap tool. Has saved soooo much time :D
Can I squeeze in #4. ;D My tool belt from MCTI has saved me walking miles around the table, I put it on straight away every day that I am in the shop & when I arrive in a marina. So I always have snips, scissors, pens, pencils, small craft knife, braddle(awl) & a flat bladed screw driver at my finger tips. ;)
Quote from: kodydog on December 07, 2010, 09:25:01 pm
Third is my old singer sewing machine. Now I know all you Consew, Juki and Pfaff owners are snickering right now. I bought it 20 years ago and it must by about 70 years old. It doesn't have all the gadgets and gizmos yours have but I've always been able to fix the few miner problems I've had with it. And it purrs like a kitten.
i also bought my old singer when I started some 20 years ago used ans gave no idea how old it really is.
I like it alot more then my new juki copt.
So to trouble with town. Codes on the shop
Mind you thinking about investments, I guess building up my libary of various training tapes, dvds etc, for my own training is probably up there in the top three.
Being one of those self taught people with no formal training or some one to learn from
APART FROM YOU LOT OF COURSE ;D :-*
The knowledge that I have gained from these has taken a lot of guess work out of my creations :-[ & confidence gained is surely priceless.
It's a ad tool but I'd also toss In my website
I've got allot of work from it
I'm going to look ahead for my top three investments. Plans are (knock on wood) sometime next spring or summer will be to add on to the shop. I do all types of work in there and waste alot of time moving things around, cleaning and setting up for something other than upholstery. So #1 will be an addition that will have a dedicated clean area for cutting, sewing, and storage plus a small office and bathroom. That will eliminate a lot of trips back and forth to the house. #2 Installing a Central Air unit. My shop in very well insulated and has a good gas furnace, but summer time in the midwest can be brutal for heat and humidity. I have fans to move air, but is a royal pain when patterning or cutting material. They end up blowing things around and gets on my nerves, not to mention when doing a dusty operation, it gets blown everywhere too. #3 I think will be a toss up between better advertising in ways like getting out on weekends during car shows, boat shows, and bike rallys, or getting more/better business training from somewhere. It looks like there will be some new tax laws next year that may end up being a pain to figure out, plus any training or advice that will help with productivity is always a plus.
Kyle
I did forget to mention my Hoover / press die tool. It seems that 80 % of everything that goes out my door has snaps on it and this tool is a huge time saver.
Great $ 120. investment. :)
Chris
In my earlier reply, I couldn't come with a 3rd one. Then I read Mike's reply.
I was skeptical about even making a small investment into a website. Since I only have 2 hands, and there are only so many hours in a day, I'm always backlogged as it is. So why spend money on something that probably won't put any more in my pocket?
Just last night, I sat in front of the TV, while swapping e-mails with a customer. By the end of the evening, I had a confirmed order, complete with credit card info for deposit. A nice sized job, that will keep me busy for 2 weeks in January.
Customers e-mail photos of their furniture, and I e-mail back with an estimate.
Beats the heck outta going from house to house after work. It also helps to weed out the "tire kickers".
Sure, I can't ALWAYS give an estimate based on a photo, but the website does expedite the process.
So, my 3 are: Sewing machine, cutting table, website
QuoteA handheld vacuum with a power head for cleaning aluminum filings from boat carpet. Like this;
http://www.vacuum-cleaners.me.uk/handheld/electrolux-z61a-handheld-stair-and-car-vacuum-cleaner/
A turnbuckle punch. The easy cutter kind not the hammer kind.
I've got an old hoover similar to that vac. Works great but sometimes hard to reach ( like between seat box and hull. I also have a powerful one with an opening like a bottom feeding fish and a 18" hose that can be stuffed in there too for tight spots.
You've been here long enough to know what a cheap sod I am , but I didn't flinch when I sprung the $350 for an easy cutter. It wasn't just the time saving ; what it shaved off my bar tab paid for itself in a couple of sets of porch blinds. LOL.
QuoteThird is my old singer sewing machine. I bought it 20 years ago and it must by about 70 years old.
Quotei also bought my old singer when I started some 20 years ago used ans gave no idea how old it really is.
I like it alot more then my new juki copt.
So to trouble with town. Codes on the shop
That's great mike. Maybe we could start a club. Call it the Ella Fitzgerald club. (Old black singer).
Ella Fitzgerald is considerably more than "an old black singer".
In fact, she was a teenage phenom from a broken and dysfunctional home. She fronted the magnificent Chick Webb Orchestra back in the '30s. Her range was amazing, the old Memorex recording tape ads from the '70s where her recorded voice was used to shatter crystal was based in fact. She was entirely capable of doing it! Moreover, she was an extremely capable business woman. She hired a fabulous manager to be "her voice" in negotiations with the very segregated and sexist recording industry of the 1950s. Her career was carefully managed and it made her a very rich woman at a time when being black and a woman meant you had 2 strikes against you before you even got a chance to bat. Many other talented black women succumbed to the gruelling schedules and poor management. The wonderful Billie Holiday died of a drug overdose.
Her recordings for the Verve label at the reknowned Capitol Recording studio are without peer. Her "songbooks", recordings of the top jazz composers (the Gershwin Bros., Cole Porter, etc.) are simply amazing. They are a some of my very favorite listening when I'm working in my own shop. Do yourselves a favor and order: "Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas" if you want to own one of the finest Christmas albums ever recorded.
I defy the likes of Mariah Carey, Christina whatshername, Whitney Huston to duplicate the body of Fitzgerald's recorded work. Not that they aren't capable vocally, but they likely lack the interest to step outside their limited style or their contracts preclude such a thing. Moreover, none of them have ever put in the "road time" that was part of the scene in the '30s, '40s, and early '50s.. Ella sang 6 and 7 nights a week, sometimes more than one show a day in the '30s and '40s., she rode on trains and in buses. No jets, no plush hotel accomodations... she stayed in the "black part of town" because regardless of her talent, her skin color and "laws" dictated it. And she performed live in limited, small venues where the lost delight of ballroom dancing featured prominently.
I grew up on jazz. And I love it, everything about it! But I digress...
QuoteElla Fitzgerald is considerably more than "an old black singer".
Like you I also grew up listing to great artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Aretha Franklin. My parents still play their albums when I visit. I also remember the old Memorex commercials. When Mrs. Fitzgerald passed in 1996 we lost an American icon.
I agree the civil liberties has come a long way in the last 60 tears. I think it is a shame that people like Al Sharpton, Jessie Jackson, and Barney Frank have taken Martin Luther Kings words and twisted them to fit there own agenda for monitory gains. But now I to digress.
I didn't make that statement in a derogatory voice. I love my old sewing machine and think Mrs. Franklin would have gotten a chuckle out of it. And you must admit she was black, she was old and she was a singer.
If it would make you feel better I'll paint my machine white and we'll name our club The BS Club. (Barbra Streisand)
BArbara striesand what hPened to her ibsonder
I remeber seeing her picturess as a teen.
Remember that movie from the 70's The owl And The Pussycat?
Woo Hoo.
Kody., I don't go around looking for "deep hidden meanings/messages" in posts. It just got me thinking about her and what a consummately professional and talented performer she was, and for so many years!
I've been listening to Christmas music in my own shop for a couple of weeks now (making Christmas decorations and presents) and so "Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas" has been getting a workout, right along with Louis Armstrong and the Commanders and his assorted guests (Lena Horn, Louis Jordan, Duke Ellington).
It's absolutely fabulous music. (we have been ballroom dancers for several years now, too).
As a kid, while my friends were rockin' to the Beatles and the Stones, I was into Nat King Cole and Perry Como.
Then, when my kids were jammin' to Hoobastank, and Linkin Park, I was rockin' to the Beatles and the Stones.
I just can't seem to catch up with the times.
Ya know, Sofa., I have only recently begun to appreciate the wonderful Perry Como, and Andy Williams (remember those Wonder Bread white Christmas shows??), but they were (are still!) terrifically talented performers. Another group I've recently started to really dig is The Lettermen. No kidding. I heard an interview with them on NPR not too long ago and the tunes they sang live in the studio (!) were just unbelievable. The harmonies were amazing.
I grew up in a home with lots of classical music (Mum), and jazz, jazz, jazz (Dad), and my brother was totally into The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Byrds... the list goes on and on.
In the past 10 yrs./so I've been turned on to Texas Swing... Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Asleep At The Wheel, George Strait, Leon Rausch, Curtis Potter... they're fabulous. And the music is all about dancing! Love Bluegrass, too.
I love music and the American music scene is chock full of unbelievably exciting stuff. I don't play an instrument but the husband was a music major and a professional musician for a lot of years, so there's a lot of variety in our library!
Quote from: bobbin on December 11, 2010, 12:22:58 pm
Ya know, Sofa., I have only recently begun to appreciate the wonderful Perry Como, and Andy Williams
They're probably gonna' revoke my "mancard" for saying this :( but Rod Stewart does a great job with the old standards.
I will see your jazz and raise you the blues. :)
I climbed onto my first stage at the tender age of 8, playing the drums for my older brothers rock band in the 60's. I was a kid act at the time and did sets with him and his band. I later switched to the guitar playing in my own rock band when I got older and then once again switched to blues and boogie music playing the blues harp, guitar and singing for a band out of Lansing, MI.
My entire life has been music from country to big band to rock, soul, R & B, blues and classical. ( Sorry Bobbin, I never got in to Jazz ). :)
Growing up with a lot of blacks you can see where my musical influences came from. Their parents had it playing at their houses as did my buddies and I learned to love it. It also didn't hurt growing up 80 miles down the road from the Motown studios. :)
One of my all-time favorite blues performers was Muddy Waters. I got to see him live when I was 15, thanks to my fake ID and as luck would have it, Pinetop Perkins was with him that night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myJ0wN7piP4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myJ0wN7piP4)
I still listen to a lot of blues and boogie music, soul, old R & B, Motown and 60's classic.
Chris
Nope! no revocation demanded, or would one offered be accepted. :) I know the album you're referring to and it is terrific. Natalie Cole also had an amazing album covering many of her father's hits. So did Linda Ronstadt. I love it when recording artists are willing "take on the oldies".
Quote from: sofadoc on December 11, 2010, 11:35:54 am
As a kid, while my friends were rockin' to the Beatles and the Stones, I was into Nat King Cole and Perry Como.
Then, when my kids were jammin' to Hoobastank, and Linkin Park, I was rockin' to the Beatles and the Stones.
I just can't seem to catch up with the times.
im lke you sofa
when i was atenn i didnt listen to pink floyd or lrd zeplin instead i liked Chicago Tower of power and yes Disco now il like led zeplin stuff and pink floyd..
if its a black female singer though id prefer Aretha Frankin.
Quote from: bobbin on December 11, 2010, 03:31:49 pm
So did Linda Ronstadt. I love it when recording artists are willing "take on the oldies".
i beleve the album your talking of i owned the 8 track with skylark on it
I will have to check out that Linda Ronstadt album, Mike. I bet the husband has some of those tunes on his 'puter.
And Mojo, I love vintage R&B. I have a Dominoes greatest hits CD that is great. "Sixty Minute Man" is my favorite. And on the Louis Armstrong Christmas LP there is a very good cut by Louis Jordan, "May Every Day Be Christmas"; he has a great voice. I have been jonesin' for the Time Life Soul collection 3 yrs. now... but Santa ain't heard the news.
I love disco. Kool and the Gang "oh yes it's ladies' night and the feelin's right, oh what a night.". :)
BOY! It's gonna' take a wrecker to pull this thread out of the ditch!
Give me anything written by Burt Bacharach. Only a musical genius could rhyme "pneumonia" and "phone ya".
But, if God came down tomorrow, and issued an edict that I could only have ONE CD to listen to for the rest of my life, I'll take The Eagles Greatest Hits.
Several years ago I started to listen to "New Age" music in my shop. I've collected over 2000 instrumental songs on my mp3 player. 'Ambient' is another word that is used to describe it. Other than my "Learning Chinese tapes", that's all I listen to.
My son was in my shop last month and asked if he could put his own music on. He plugged my speakers into his cell phone and was streaming music off the internet.
The first song he played I said, "That's Carlos Santana." He walked over to his cell phone, looked at it, looked at me, and he went back to work.
The second song I said, "Carlos Santana again." He did the same thing.
The next song, "That's Tommy Emmauel." He did the same thing.
The next song, "That's Walter Trout." He did the same thing.
The next song, "That sounds exactly like Chet Atkins but it's not. Eric Claptan learned the guitar by listening to Atkins. That's Claptain." My son looked at his cell phone, then shot me a disgusted look and said, "You know these guys and you still listen to that other music?" LOL
gene
QuoteI will see your jazz and raise you the blues. Smiley
Jacksonville Beach puts on the largest free outdoors concert in Fl. It's called Springing the Blues. Not only do they have great blues bands but also jazz, reggae, and last year a calypso band that blew everybody away. It starts Friday evening and runs through Sunday. It's a blast.
QuoteI'll take The Eagles Greatest Hits.
I'm sure you heard their newest album. Out of Babylon. Theirs a lot of good songs on it, and it sounds like a lot of their old stuff. Of course I guess all their stuff is getting old. (I mean classic)
QuoteThe next song, "That sounds exactly like Chet Atkins but it's not. Eric Claptan learned the guitar by listening to Atkins.
Just finished a book on tape called Claptons Biography. It's a good listen while working. Also have you ever heard the CD Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler did together. I think you'd enjoy it.
Quote from: bobbin on December 11, 2010, 12:22:58 pm
In the past 10 yrs./so I've been turned on to Texas Swing... Asleep At The Wheel,
i love asleep at the wheel the first heard them doing a radio new years ece show on mg truck radio while inwas redoing the interior after it was stole xmass shoping and burned. I was probly 18 at the time they used to play at a truckstop in my area (mass)
The Linda Ronstadt album your talking about Mike was one she produced with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra.
She did remakes from the 40's and 50's. I still believe Linda has one of the most powerful female voices of any white woman I have heard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsPoUMhogus&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsPoUMhogus&feature=related)
Chris
I thought I would give all you guys a good laugh.
I think this was 1974 when I did this concert. I was playing a blues harp probably to a J Giels tune. Look at the red afro ? I wished I had all that hair back now. :)
(https://forum.upholster.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fphotos-ak-snc1%2Fv2342%2F74%2F91%2F1059375067%2Fn1059375067_30358043_6899056.jpg&hash=55eba059ba25d53809659ebe9dbdee90)
Chris
Quote from: sofadoc on December 11, 2010, 06:00:49 pm
But, if God came down tomorrow, and issued an edict that I could only have ONE CD to listen to for the rest of my life, I'll take The Eagles Greatest Hits.
Absolutely! Sofa. BTW, ever see the "Hell Freezes Over" tour DVD? If not, you owe it to yourself to buy it. It's one of only 3 or 4 DVD's I own (I only buy music DVD's).
Chris, that's hysterical ;D I think more great music was produced in the 70's than in any other short period since. Of course, I was in my teens then (graduated in '74) so that was "my" music.
Still, only genres I don't like and won't listen to - disco and rap.
June
Quote from: JuneC on December 12, 2010, 07:05:52 am
Still, only genres I don't like and won't listen to - disco and rap.
The term "Rap Music" is an oxymoron.
I'd rather be chained down and forced to listen to Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You" on a continuous loop for all eternity, than just ONE hour of rap.
I have the Eagles " Farewell Tour " DVD.
The video is awesome and the music, well, its classic Eagles. One of the very best concert DVD's I have ever seen.
I have bought so many of those things as gifts for family and friends it isn't funny. Check E-Bay for a good used copy of the Farewell Tour dvd.
http://catalog.ebay.com/Eagles-Farewell-Tour-Live-Melbourne-DVD-2005-2-Disc-Set-/46556028?_pcatid=1&_pdpal=1&_refkw=eagles+farewell+tour&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A4583&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 (http://catalog.ebay.com/Eagles-Farewell-Tour-Live-Melbourne-DVD-2005-2-Disc-Set-/46556028?_pcatid=1&_pdpal=1&_refkw=eagles+farewell+tour&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A4583&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)
Now here is a kicker. I wanted to see the Eagles this year in concert but their ticket prices are out of this world and hard to get good seats. I was telling my son this a couple months ago and he says " Geez Dad, I didn't know you liked the Eagles. If you wanted to see them live you should have said so. They are one of my clients and I get free VIP tickets ". Now that pissed me off big time.
So he then says " look up their schedule and find one of their concerts and I will fly you there and arrange the tickets for you. " I looked their tour schedule up on the internet and by God their last USA concert was already done and they were leaving for Australia for a tour there.
I am thinking God is against me seeing the Eagles. :)
Chris
QuoteI'll take The Eagles Greatest Hits.
I'm sure you heard their newest album. Out of Babylon. Theirs a lot of good songs on it, and it sounds like a lot of their old stuff. Of course I guess all their stuff is getting old. (I mean classic)
Quote
The name of that album is , Long Road Out Of Eden. I think that other title is another album I have, or maybe it's Bat Out of Hell. Duh! Too many years working with spray glue :-\
Quote from: JuneC on December 12, 2010, 07:05:52 am
I think more great music was produced in the 70's than in any other short period since.
The 70's did have more than it's share.
But the 80's?
I went country during the 80's (Luvs me some Ronnie Milsap).
Somebody remind me, what was the original topic of this thread again? ???
Hey Chris, you can watch the Eagles tonight. They're playing the Cowboys (nyuk, nyuk) ::)
Wasn't it meatloaf who had " bat out of he'll " ?
Your right Mike.
It was Meatloaf.
Chris
Yup, Chris. I was never a huge Meatloaf fan, but do like their music.
BObbin, I have to try to find the Ella Fitzgerald Christmas album you mentioned. I love old jazz/blues/gospel. Satchmo is a fav.
June
I bought mine at local music store years ago, June. But I've seen it on Amazon and you can "sample". I'll bet they pair it with the Louis Armstrong album, too. That one features classic jazz renditions by various artists. Mel Torme, Lena Horn, Louis Jordan, Duke Ellington. It's really good, too.
Meatloaf... what was that slob thinking? The baseball game "called" in the background on "Paradise By The Dashboard Lights" always cracked me up. Lol.
Bobbin : Ya like this lady ?
I like her voice and she is an amazing pianist. This is one of her jazz tunes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDPZMYUXUZ0&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDPZMYUXUZ0&feature=related)
And one of my other favorites: ( This is an awesome song )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-dyGA2VdCI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-dyGA2VdCI)
Chris
This is one of my favorite tower of power songs
jazz.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX2lvItpXCo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I like Diana Krall OK, but she's never really "done it for me", the way Diane Schuur does. Don't get me wrong, she has a great voice (3 octave range), but I don't think she delivers a song the way Diane Schuur does (she has 3 octaves, as well), it's just a "style thing".
I listened to story on NPR yesterday last evening and they interviewed a guy who's just come out with a book on the "great American songbook" and the singers who've performed the standards. He's included young performers, too... Harry Connick Jr., and more notably, Michael Buble. I've always liked his voice and it was nice to hear him acknowledged as part of a younger generation who's carrying the torch in the world of jazz standards.
TOP; they were fabulous... no wonder Steely Dan snagged them for parts on their later albums! We moved from an outlying community west of Boston when I was just out of Jr. High. We moved to NH. And I recall being shocked that many of the kids in my classes didn't listen to any soul or R&B, Mike. When they sneered at me and asked, "you listen to ---ger music?" I knew I'd been relocated to a parallel universe and began counting the days until I could get away, lol! Most of the radio stations didn't play much of it, either, there just wasn't the diversity of music that was available in the metro Boston area. It made me really, really homesick.
Hey bobbin I went to Burlington mass high class of 7& then to to nh Lton bay on lake winn in81 I think it Was. Are you still in NH if so there's a great venue meadowbok farm where I saw many a great shows.
Well, as long as this thread is going into a spiral dive, I'll help fly it into noman's land! :o
Quote from: bobbin on December 13, 2010, 03:17:49 am
I like Diana Krall OK, but she's never really "done it for me", the way Diane Schuur does. Don't get me wrong, she has a great voice (3 octave range), but I don't think she delivers a song the way Diane Schuur does (she has 3 octaves, as well), it's just a "style thing".
I'm an ol rock N roller, but I do listen to all types including jazz..
One of my fav's is listening to Melody Gardot...read about her tragic accident that lead her through rehab by music. Hope this link works to one of her songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMyP-ojqdHk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN2NmGF8MTg
Gale.
Took me awhile to find this old thread. Something good is about to happen in North Central Florida. Florida Folk Festival at the Stephen Foster State Park in White Springs.
Three days of music and fun the whole family will enjoy. Six stages with bands rotating every half hour. Headline acts are Billy Dean Fri. night and John Anderson Sat Night. For more info check out this site.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/folkfest/Highlights.cfm
Sounds like a a great time, Kody. Please try to give us an update if you get there.
(a favorite JB song of mine is, "It's My Job" on Cocoanut Telegraph)
4th. great shop investment... $36/yr. of unlimited Pandora radio. I should have done this years ago, lol!
Gale,
I had not heard of Melody Gardot before. I listened to her videos and she sounded very familiar.
What do you think?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1V5Wk9gb4U
gene
Quote from: bobbin on April 23, 2011, 06:22:17 am
Sounds like a a great time, Kody. Please try to give us an update if you get there.
(a favorite JB song of mine is, "It's My Job" on Cocoanut Telegraph)
4th. great shop investment... $36/yr. of unlimited Pandora radio. I should have done this years ago, lol!
I listen all rhe rime to pandora with my phone on my stereo free with the occationnal add