Keeping Walbourne

half-n-half · Post by **half-n-half** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:42 pm

sorry i was a bitch earlier.
i blame my over-indulgence of
chocolates candies

found on my desk this am.

TragicFig · Post by **TragicFig** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:12 pm

Count me amongst those who hope JW becomes a permanent member of the band. SV needs a lead guitarist with energy and presence--they've already got 4 mellow, cerebral dudes--one more, as with Masterson--and they morph into a soporific alt-country parody act (see Cowboy Junkies). Jay recognized this during recent near-ruinous tour with aforementioned lounge lizards and made the right call to inject some dynamism back into the band.

Dr. Zapatos · Post by **Dr. Zapatos** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:07 pm

Antelope850 wrote:
Dr. Zapatos wrote: Last time I had a beer with him, he was a few years younger than me, and now he's the same age as me?
Walbourne sure drinks a lot of beer.

When he toured with Son Volt in 2005, the London reviews called him 24-year-old James Walbourne.

So do I, and of course since I'm not exactly on birthday cards terms with Mr. Walbourne, I might be mistaken. Maybe we should check the CBS news feed or the local bar one more time before we draw our conclusions?

zach · Post by **zach** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:54 pm

I heard Jay is putting Son Volt on hiatus and reforming Coffee Creek with an augmented rhythm section.

"Coffee creek is back and we wanna thank all the beautiful fans for all the beautiful vibrations...and we love ya."

Neverwonagrammy · Post by **Neverwonagrammy** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:29 pm

Mark Spencer wrote: It's just....I'm not supposed to say anything about it.

Oh shit.
I better shut the fuck up.
You heard nothing from me.
NOTHING!!!
Brian

Mark Spencer · Post by **Mark Spencer** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:28 pm

Neverwonagrammy wrote:
Mark Spencer wrote: You're gonna make me sing with all those guitar players?
Are you implying this isn't true?
Please don't tell me this isn't true...
Brian

It's just....I'm not supposed to say anything about it.

Neverwonagrammy · Post by **Neverwonagrammy** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:25 pm

Mark Spencer wrote: You're gonna make me sing with all those guitar players?

Are you implying this isn't true?
Please don't tell me this isn't true...
Brian

Mark Spencer · Post by **Mark Spencer** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:19 pm

Neverwonagrammy wrote:This just in...
Since Jay is leaving to hook up with Esteban, Son Volt have reformed as a vocal quartet, very similar in style to The Oak Ridge Boys.
The singers are Brad Rice, James Walbourne, Dave Boquist, and Mark Spencer.
I believe Chris Frame will be playing guitar, but, it may be Mike Heidorn.
I know, for a fact, Mike played guitar on their version of "I've Been Workin' On The Railroad".
The good news is, Jeff Tweedy produced their album, due out sometime in 2010.
Not sure if DuPlantis is with 'em or not.
Exciting times 'round here, for sure...
Brian

You're gonna make me sing with all those guitar players?

Neverwonagrammy · Post by **Neverwonagrammy** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:48 am

I forgot to mention...
Masterson's on drums!
Can I get a "HELL YEAH"?
Brian

Neverwonagrammy · Post by **Neverwonagrammy** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:44 am

This just in...
Since Jay is leaving to hook up with Esteban, Son Volt have reformed as a vocal quartet, very similar in style to The Oak Ridge Boys.
The singers are Brad Rice, James Walbourne, Dave Boquist, and Mark Spencer.
I believe Chris Frame will be playing guitar, but, it may be Mike Heidorn.
I know, for a fact, Mike played guitar on their version of "I've Been Workin' On The Railroad".
The good news is, Jeff Tweedy produced their album, due out sometime in 2010.
Not sure if DuPlantis is with 'em or not.
Exciting times 'round here, for sure...
Brian

anadyne2112 · Post by **anadyne2112** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:03 am

Imo, the musical chemistry was best with Boquist. Having said that, communicating through lawyers is a shitty thing to do, especially since Warners originally wanted a Jay solo and Jay chose to form a band.

Duplantis is the best of the bass players. his right hand attack is powerful, and he is overall a better player.

Rice comes off as a whore who found a better gig. he'd play with Kanye if paid enough

Had high hopes for Masterson. sorry to see him go

Frame is inconsequential and a total lack of feel

The English guy does a respectable job, but the Pretenders is a better fit

dbengr69 · Post by **dbengr69** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:48 am

...i just hope jay never leaves the band.

dcarter · Post by **dcarter** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:31 am

Antelope850 wrote:
Dr. Zapatos wrote: Last time I had a beer with him, he was a few years younger than me, and now he's the same age as me?
Walbourne sure drinks a lot of beer.

When he toured with Son Volt in 2005, the London reviews called him 24-year-old James Walbourne.

They called him 238 year old James Walbourne.

Antelope850 · Post by **Antelope850** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:24 am

Dr. Zapatos wrote: Last time I had a beer with him, he was a few years younger than me, and now he's the same age as me?

Walbourne sure drinks a lot of beer.

When he toured with Son Volt in 2005, the London reviews called him 24-year-old James Walbourne.

Neverwonagrammy · Post by **Neverwonagrammy** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:10 am

I heard that, on Mark Spencer's recommendation, Jay is firing the whole band, and touring from now on, as a duo, with Esteban.
They have a new "QVC Only" album comin' out this summer, along with a Farrar/Esteban, Bonanzinga licensed, custom guitar, with built in electronics, made of genuine "fine hardwoods", with matching 10 watt mini-amp.
Only 25,000 will be produced, and they're gonna have an introductory price of $249.99.
Comes with a lesson book that teaches you easy fingering versions of "Windfall" and "LaBamba"...
Brian