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jennypeck: What is this about? Wife Saver? WTF Oh, man, when...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:16:00 -0500

What is this about? Wife Saver? WTF

Oh, man, when my band used to play Augusta we always laughed at this. It’s got long history in Augusta. 44 years to be exact. Visit them at http://www.wifesaver.biz/.

Let it be noted, though, that they did not invent the phrase “Put Some South In Your Mouth”.

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This is a real thing and you can buy it on eBay. No...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:03:05 -0500

This is a real thing and you can buy it on eBay.

No foolin’.

Porn Orchard, Chameleon Club, Athens, GA. December 12, 1992

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:24:55 -0500

Porn Orchard, Chameleon Club, Athens, GA. December 12, 1992:

My old buddy and former work-mate Curtiss Pernice (former guitarist for Porn Orchard) just uploaded the entirety of Porn Orchard’s final show. This was shot by Larry Tenner at the…

I don’t particularly care but why are they always standing...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:40:19 -0500

I don’t particularly care but why are they always standing directly in front of me?

Based on a true story.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:39:07 -0500

Based on a true story.

Jefferson AirPLAN.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:38:10 -0500

Jefferson AirPLAN.

Review of this happening tonight.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:31:05 -0500

Review of this happening tonight.

Music stores yall

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:24:15 -0500

ryanetics:

Music stores suck. This is a real problem in a town as creative as Athens. If only Zach’s store outside the 40 Watt would open as a full time shop that carried sticks, strings, heads, etc. I am so sick of dealing with Music Exchange, Chick and Musician’s Warehouse - I can’t even imagine how much I would hate them if I was a gal.

I guarantee you that the dudes that work at music stores drool over female musicians but then assume any girl who walks in the door is just some dumb girlfriend. We need Bikini Kill and Bratmobile to come stomp some middle age white dude ass to get our local shops in line!

marieyall:

stephenhouser:

marieyall:

I went to Music Exchange once when I was hunting down an Iron Cobra. I asked about them and the guy said, “No. Those are made by this brand called Tama. We don’t carry Tama. We’re not a Tama dealer. You’d have to go to somewhere that’s a Tama dealer to find them,” in this condescending tone. I just asked, sheesh. Thought I’d check out the local stores before going elsewhere.

I bought my Paiste 2002 ride at a Guitar Center and the guy wouldn’t let me try it out. I was like, 15 at the time so I didn’t care really. I never had a drum teacher so I didn’t know how imperative it was. I was just stoked that it was $240 off. I’ve been happy with it ever since but still!

These are just a few instances that stick out in my memory right now.

I would love, love, love to support a local music store, but I can’t. I’ll go buy sticks there because it’s convenient but I refuse to endorse any establishment that condones this kind of behavior. I’ve been playing drums for over ten years now. I’m not half-bad. I hate encountering these white middle-aged men that aren’t receptive to a female drummer. It’s really weird because until I moved to Athens I never met people that thought female drummers were cool. It was so wonderful to find a community full of supportive musicians after years of people assuming I was terrible because I was a girl or being surprised to find a female drumline captain. I am a huge supporter of local business but again, I can’t support any of the local stores.

I wonder if Sara Romweber has to deal with this?

I’ve been talked down to at a few music stores before, and I’m a dude. I think that if you’re young and/or can’t buy the $5000 guitars, some stores don’t really give a shit about your money. I went into the Music Exchange one time to ask for a part, got told they don’t carry it, that it sucks, and that I should just go order it online somewhere. The owner/manager dude seems to be a dick.

On the other hand, I’ve had great experiences and customer service at Chick Piano and at Sam Ash. The people there have been really helpful and friendly.

Oh yeah — I know they’re kind of dicks to everyone. But I’ve gotten, “Oh, are these for your boyfriend?” before. I don’t think they’ll ask you if drumsticks are for your girlfriend. I don’t think I’ve ever had a pleasant experience inside of a music store, not even when I was dropping $1,000 on a kit.

Ah, the universal problem.

In Athens I’ve had great experiences with Chick Piano and Musician’s Warehouse but horrible times at Music Exchange. And the chain stores? FORGET ABOUT IT! When I was younger I used to get defensive and nervous about how ignorant I was when I went into music stores looking at amps and effects pedals and stuff. Now, when I go in I’ll say things like “I want the pedal that makes the SWOOOOOOSH sound” or “I dunno. I’m pretty sure Blonde On Blonde used an Akai sampler” or “No one really listens to Buckethead, right?”

Sure, it drives ‘em up the wall but I’ll only do it when they’re being asses and then I feel OK about it.

John Mayer Talks During Sex With Canada.

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John Mayer Talks During Sex With Canada.

Cheapskate John Mayer Knows A Good Deal When He Sees One.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:13:13 -0500

Cheapskate John Mayer Knows A Good Deal When He Sees One.

John Mayer Knows Politics.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:12:07 -0500

John Mayer Knows Politics.

Double Plus Old School + Commentary From One Who Knows.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:10:05 -0500

Double Plus Old School + Commentary From One Who Knows.

Old school.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:15:16 -0500

Old school.