Off to see David Letterman

One of the benefits of living in New York is all the great shows, plays, music, and culture that abounds in the area. I got picked to see the show this evening. Took the day off and going to have some dinner and see Dave.

Almost thought the 10 inches of snow we had today was going to put an end to this.

Any Paul Schaffer fans out there?

Al

Tell Dave and Paul I said hi! Have a great time.
I'm off to play golf!
DonM

kbrkr ... LOVE Paul, as long as he's not trying to sing ... let us know how the show was ...
t.

Have fun, and try to figure out what keyboards Paul plays..he has a few, but I can't tell off the boob tube.
Larry

Actually I went to high school In Port Arthur Ontario (before the name change to what it is today "Thunder Bay"), up at the top of Lake Superior.
Paul lived in Fort William which was the neighbouring city. Port Arthur & Fort William amalgamated to become Thunder Bay. I believe Paul went to Fort William Collegiate, while I went to Lakeview High.

My father actually did a short stint (substitutue)as a music teacher in his school.
...Enjoy the show....I'm envious!!



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You're right about the singing, Tony...UGH!

And that James Brown thing....also UGH!

Another bright spot is Will Lee...great player and has a very profitable career as a singer and writer of jingles.

Russ

Well...it was VERY loud!!

We sat front row center!!! I guess they thought my wife and I were enthusiastic!

His Hammond sounds wonderful and he also plays a Roland JD-800 synth for his Brass sounds. I couldn't quite make out the rest of his equipment. I almost caught a pick from the Bass Player. Man that guy jumps up and down alot.

Guest was Kirsty Alley and Dave was non-stop with the fat jokes.

What an enjoyable time!!!

.... glad you enjoyed it ... does the band play the entire time they are on commercial break?
t.

Sounds like you had a great time.
The singer, he had on, I don't recall her name, did some song that was very reminicent of Lucinda William's "I changed the Locks", especially the melody.

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SHBOOM,FORT WILLIAM & PORT ARTHUR, I LIVED THERE FOR A WHILE 20 BELOW EVERY DAY IN THE WINTER THEY CAN HAVE it ,THATS WHY I LIVE IN BC NOW, BEST REGARDS, BENNO

The singer was Kathleen Edwards from Canada. I enjoyed her songs a lot.

The band starts rehearsals at 4:00 pm and then the musical act (Kathleen) rehearses for 30 Minutes. At 5:00 pm they let us into the theatre and the band get's introduced and plays 3 tunes. Paul Joins the band on the 3rd tune.

They band plays all during commercial breaks when they turn UP the house sound system with sub-woofers et al. It get's really loud, then they turn down once filming starts again. They also play video clips of Dave's best skits during commercials for the audience.

The theatre is huge and the stage is very wide. The band has soo much room it's nut's. I wonder if there is a www.paulschaffer.com site where we can look up his equipment? hmmm, I'll have to check that out. DonM?

Al

http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/show_info/bios/ls_show_info_bios_pshaffer.shtml
interesting Stuff.

You got that right Benno.
Ever get down to Victoria?
I made a trip up to 100 Mile House, up your way 2 years ago. Definitely God's country.



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SHBOOM , GO TO VICTORIA REGULARY EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, 2 1/2 hrs DRIVE FOR ME FROM COURTENAY, LOVE IT THERE, BEST REGARDS ,BENNO GOT TO CHECK OUT LONG & MCQUADE YOU KNOW

Is your keyboard wrong, Benno? You write only BIG LETTERS...

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Greetings from Frankfurt (Germany),
Sheriff ;-)

[This message has been edited by Sheriff (edited 03-03-2005).]

NO SHERIFF, I JUST LIKE IT BETTER,WELCHES FRANKFURT, ODER OR MAIN, LIVED IN HAMBURG FOR 4 YEARS , AUF DER REEBAHN NACHTS UM HALB EINS & UNTER DER ROTEN LATERNE VON ST PAULI, SURE HAD SOME NICE TIMES , BEST REGARDS ,BENNO

In chat rooms this means that you shout it out loudly. But if you like it then make so on!



An aunt of mine was living in Hamburg for more than 20 years. Now she's living somewhere in spain with her husband.
I'm living in 'Frankfurt am Main' from where the AFN sends its radio broadcasts with 600 kilowatts (!) which is disturbing all amplification when cabel's shielding isn't sufficient enough. I often heard AFN in my rehearsal room while pausing with playing guitar. I don't wonder about it because I'm living about 5 kilometers next to the three transmitting antennas. What a power...


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Greetings from Frankfurt (Germany),
Sheriff ;-)