Rob the Fiddler

In other news….The Boys Named Sue split ways after a heated scuffle involving empty stone cans and beef byproducts. It began with Bobby Sue calling Sue-ay a Ninny.
Sue-ay responded with…oh ya…your a ninny times two. As you imagine, this went on to three and four like so many cha cha chas. The bands limited grasp on number theory never was revealed when nobody actually claimed infinity.
T-sue finally snapped at Ward stating…”noboby is gonna take Buttf&*@! They are always gonna say truth….why do you keep asking? And HERES what I think of your Helicopter.” Cue the throwing of beef by-products. Snakebite was unavailible for comment as he was at the nudie bar.

Rob: Here’s a link to a review of the book I was telling you about by David Menconi (see the main story in No D this month about Caitlin Cary). http://www.rockzilla.net/smith132.html. As I said, Menconi was around for the whole Whiskeytown thing from Day One. He took lots of notes of all the inanities etc. The book is full of gutwrenchingly funny musician “lines.”

Muddy Waters changes hands on March 1st. We met the guys last night. They seemed kinda good intentioned. I guess they plan on keeping most the bar the same…but I doubt it. All the furniture is going (they already paid for the replacement stuff). Sounds like they want a blues bar (aptly named..sound history…nothing out of place there).
Sounds like a different band lineup though.
(it might look a lot more varied than the lineup at Summer Break Records).

He said he wanted the “sues”, but as the five of us stood in front of him…in our hula shirts, lai’s, shorts and cowboy boots. (well four of us really…the fifth sue last night was “Tiki Sue”; a 7 foot cardboard tiki god I made from a box I found in the dumpster), we seemed apprehensive. Guarantees…food for bands? Hmmm.

Said they would keep the bartenders.

I suppose if Rich is selling it…its not making stellar money. I cant say I really see the little SMU kids running around like I used to. The normal muddy folks would be as happy at Barley house.

I had sent this out and Dan responded appropriatly.

2 words “Mother” and “F#ck”

The last thing we need is another “Dallas bar”. I like Barley OK, but Muddys has a certain something that Barley just doesn’t, and probably never will have. There’s a certain camaraderie that has persisted over the years, with numerous band lineups, bartenders, and managers. I don’t know if it’s the location, or the darkness, the generally strong drinks or what.
Maybe something to do with the layout. You just can’t get as up close and personal with the compartmentalized space at Barley House…

Obviously, you would know better than me, but I’m thinking they’ll want bands like the Sues and stuff with proven draws and their own crowd at least during a transition period.

Ugh, this is not good news. I love XPO and Muddys and I don’t want either of them changed. If they do, I might as well just shoot myself cause Dallas would just be that much worse without these little oases…

Dan

Here are a few BNS letters. I figured I would rescue them from Johns Mailbox.

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Hanksgiving at Muddy Waters

Hey all…Bobby Sue here.

Tonight is our “Hanksgiving” Boys Named Sue event at Muddy Waters. So come on down and help us celebrate….maybe with a few wild turkey shots and cranberry chasers.

If you have not been down there yet…you ought to. Its the most happening spot on a Tuesday night that you can find. Plus two dollar wells make everything seem better.

Heres their link.
http://www.muddywatersbar.com/muddywatersbar/

Plus tonight only….10% less talk…10% more Waylon. oh…and as usually…we get started kinda late
(around 10:30ish)

This could be the last time you see us for a while….but we are in negotiations for next month. Im pretty sure that we will have another holiday extravaganza….but since we need to be politically correct it will be a Hankmas/Kwaylonzaa/Yoakamadan / Willie Nelsonukah thing…to accomidate everyone.

Oh…and if you feel that you do not belong on this list and want to be removed because I outright took your name from someone elses list who was careless enough not to Bcc everyone. Fair enough…reply with a remove.

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How do ya do, its Bobby Sue!

Well folks, hope everyone had a good holiday season. We all did. Its time now for you to get your new winter coats and shiny boots out to Muddy Waters tonight to help us celebrate the first Sue show for the year. Ya cant go wrong seeing a sue show at Muddys. Casual atmosphere, strong libations…oh and tonight is camera night. Yes sir….bring yer cameras and we will pose like crazy. Show starts at 10:30ish

Muddy Waters is located at 1518 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75206, just one block south of Ross Ave on Greenvile.

www.muddywatersbar.com

And to prove to you that yes….truth is stranger than fiction, the Boys Named Sue are playing at Have a Nice Day Cafe in the West end on the 10th.

Should be interesting. The western swing version of “Double Dutch Bus” is coming along nicely.

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Howdy Howdy.

Bobby Sue here again writing to keep y’all up with the comings and goings of the best band ever.

Before we start, I want to come out and say that these rumors concerning Winona Ryder catting around with various members of BNS are only 85% true at best. T-Sue did point out that “wino forever” was already taken so we all went with the pre-emptive “Im with Stupid” ‘Tat instead.

Item 1:
This year’s Pine Mills Music Festival will be held on May 25th. Ya gotta sign up. This year it’s limited to 150 people so register early!
We are playing with Mo Robson and your hosts Speedtrucker. See the site at
http://www.pinemillsmusicfest.com/ for more information. Its a life changing event.

Item 2:
Adairs! Monday June 2nd. No excuses not to come. How can you have ANYTHING else going on a monday. We will even edge our start time a bit up so that you can have a good time and still be home by midnight. No Cover.
http://www.adairssaloon.com

Item 3:
Coleman, Tx - June 8th.
Road Trip. Enjoy a show with your West Texas Brethern.
Details to follow on the website.

Item 4:
We have T-shirts!
http://www.robthefiddler.com/best_shirt.gif and more stickers are on order.

check with venue before going…la la blah 4 if you want to stop getting this, just tell us…tsss
www.boysnamedsue.com and so on.

D�kuji
Bobby Sue

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Hey there…Bobby Sue wishing you a happy Friday.

BNS in the Hizzzouse this weekend and every weekend Starting this Sunday BNS and Mo Robson at Boars Nest (see special rap written by Yo Duh Lay Hee Sue below)

-Monday June 3rd Adairs 10pm! (no Cover)
-Sat June 8th Coleman Tx

www.boysnamedsue.com

I leave you with a few words from our head sue.

Howdy there sue, howdy there who?
What am I… gonna do?
I’ll tell you what, I’ll tell you how,
everyday Sunday we’ll party from sundown…

don’t forget dusk, don’t miss Mo,
he’ll get your as bumpin’ on the patio…
We got cheap beer, we got good times,
we’ll pyro your ass if you step out of line.

We are the Boys Named Sue,
Coming to Boar’s Nest every Sunday in June…
Get choo some fade outs, get choo some booze,
gitchoo some tukey legs and a Sue shot too.

Get there early, party with Mo…
Head home around midnight when the party gets slow.
Dub Sue, Bobby Sue, Snakebite, and T…
and another little homey they call Yo Duh Lay Hee.

Again I say, Sunday’s the place to be
at the Boar’s Nest getting sloppy….
See y’all there fools!!!!!!!!

(tap your shoe Bobby Sue..whoop whoop…whoop whoop)

Whats a “BootScooty Call”? Its kinda like your traditional Booty Call, but takes place at the Boars Nest this Sunday, and every Sunday.
It starts you with Mo Robson on the patio.He puts on a great show, and if you buy him shots or beer, he will drink with ya too.
After that, the Boys Named Sue get down and dirty on stage play their brand of E. Dallas Jukebox Country just the way you like it.
When its all done, you can walk out the door without even having to say bye or call us the next day. We dont mind. We are there for YOUR needs, not ours.

(but please…tip your bartender)

Also….our not so evil twins in each respective band have big weekends planned. Check out these Sue-approved shows.

Slick 57:
CD RELEASE PARTY WEEK!!!!!!!!
Here are the offical parties in a city near you.

Thr 06/27/02 Dub Sues B-Day - Muddy Waters
(bring beef jerky…this is the
pre-release listening party).

Fri 06/28/02 Fort Worth, TX Ridglea Theatre
Sat 06/29/02 Austin, TX Six Of Clubs
Wed 07/03/02 Dallas, TX Club Clearview
Sat 07/06/02 Denton, TX Dusty’s Bar & Grill

Poison Cherry: (Snakebites 1/2 brother that still
drives an IROC. www.poisoncherry.com)
July 3rd - The Rock
July 4th - Hurricane Grill

Trainwreck: (Bobby Sues equally evil twin)
June 28th - Treffs - Ft worth.
June 29th - Adairs
July 4th - Adairs

www.trainwrecktx.com
Ok…that was a lot of typing.

Be safe this Forth of July. Leave the frogs alone…they do no like firecrackers. Dont drink and drive (boats too). Put the toilet seat down.
Bobby Sue
www.boysnamedsue.com
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Hey there music fans. Its Bobby Sue again. Wanted to let ya all know that The Boys Named Sue is at Texadelphia on Friday in Deep Ellum.

Yes sir…there is a Texadelphia right there at 2801 Commerce at Crowdus. (by Bakers Ribs)

Inside is “Texs Taphouse”…see ad in Observer pg 79.
(see also $1 pints on Thursdays)

Playing with the boys is JD Whittenburg and Trainwreck.
(Im doing a double shift that night)

It should start somewhere between 9 and 10. If you cant stay for the whole show…at least stop by and say hi and get a sandwich.

Also…Despite popular demand, BNS is STILL playing EVERY SUNDAY until Dallas freezes over at the Boars Nest. Starting at 10pm

Bobby Sue
http://www.boysnamedsue.com

PS…The Breeders arrive on the 14th…Im giddy
with delight!!! Kim Deal Rocks!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Hope everyone had a good holiday break. Mine was good.

The Boys of the Slick Five-Seven seemed to make it back in one piece from the world tour.

Ok…this is the MONTH OF THE SUE. There are so many ops to see the BEST BAND EVER its just mind boggling.

Check this out
Adairs Mostly Tuesday. We are going to make Tuesdays even more famous that Mondays were for 1100.

and Weds at Muddy Waters….Hump Day will never get any better.

If everyone showed up to just ONE show, we might just be able to pay off our own bar tab.

Jan 7 - Tues - Adairs
Jan 8 - Wed - Muddy Waters
Jan 13 - Mon - Adairs (not Tues….thats why its “mostly”)
Jan 15 - Wed - Muddy Waters
Jan 21 - Tues - Adairs
Jan 22 - Wed - Muddy Waters
Jan 28 - Tues - Adairs
Jan 29 - Wed- Muddy Waters

oh…and here are pics from the last BNS Bash at
Adairs.
http://www.robthefiddler.com/photos/bns_10_2002/bns_10_2002.html

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Hey there good buddies.
You know, we spend most our time stopping rumors and the like, and for the most part, only two of them are real.

First…yes….Slick57 is going to Europe and Aussie land and Kiwi Land and this kinda puts a halt on the BNS shows for a while. See us in our FINAL GLORY at Adairs on Sat opening for SpeedTrucker. Im assuming 10ish as usual. No Cover…last show for a LONG time. Buy a shirt or a sticker or get us a shot.

See Flier (watch out for the middle finger)
http://www.robthefiddler.com/photos/server/speedsue2.gif

The other rumor is that whole Trophy Bass for Beer scheme that Snakebite has been running. Our lawyers assure us its totally legit, so long as we do not “Solicit” the investors. Its real, but you didnt hear it from me.

Oh…lots of new BNS and Trainwreck Pics here
http://www.robthefiddler.com/photos/photos.shtml

With you always
Bobby Sue.

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The Rundown:
Last Boys Named Sue Shows until mid march…maybe
April

TONIGHT: Wed at Muddy Waters - Hawaiian Night
WEEKEND: Sat at Muddy Waters - Classic EDT STYLE!

OK folks…we are running out of time before the slick folks take our Sues out to Europe and other places unknown. So see us.

TONIGHT!!!!!
Its Hawaiian night. Yes folks, crazy shirts, tiki gods, fruity drinks and more references to the Lai and Don Ho than you can stomach.
Dress appropriatly.

SATURDAY
Super Big time finale. This is it. Suits and and everything…done in the classic original outlaw country style. After that, we have a worked up a messy and long awaited break up. This one will be great, with all
kinds of fist fights, dramatic stage dives and a tightly choreographed broadway-like number. There are still spots availble for the roles of:
-Patron who buys the Sues Shots (plenty)
-Flame Eater
-Monkey Boy
-”EZ” the Scandalous Bar Wench (

Hey all. First off, a big thanks to Cindy for the write up. That was neat.

Came across a neat site called South Side Call Box. I dunno what exactly the full premise is, but it made for some interesting reading.

So, my car got broken into over the Christmas vacation. It was in my driveway! Ok…so I was too lazy to clean out my garage. Theres a lot of crap all over the place. What blows my mind is what they took. It appears that they just kinda broke it and grabbed a few things and rifled through my glove box. As far as I can tell, they missed:

3 mic cables
40 bucks cash (in my box)
the remote to the garage
My Gym Bag
A Cd of Matt Thigpen. Ok so its CD with a big Cowboy on it…any self respecting Teenager would pass that one up.

What they did take.

a box of Condoms. (ok this confuses me because….well…I bought them like two years ago and they have been kinda sitting in the Texas heat for 2 summers. What can I say, I was rather optimistic about a particular road trip. Nothing panned out, and all I have to show for it was a box of melted rubbers. Serves em right)

My CD case.
Dang! But lets just go through the Jewel cases and see what they took.

XTC - Skylarking (Great CD…dang…gotta rebuy it)
Parliaments Greatest hits ( again…gotta buy it)
This is Acid Jazz. ( I have regulated Acid Jazz to Computer work…its all mp3ified…fagidaboutit)
Time Out - Dave Brubeck Quartet - (DUDE!!!! I just bought it like a week before Fuck YOU)
Space Age Bachelor Pad Music - Esquivel (Chicks dig it…Gotta replace)
Its It - SugarCubes
Morning Wood - Rugburns (Where am I going to find that one….we used to open for them in 1991!)
Mommy Im Sorry - Rugburns (Again…one Asshole kid ruins it for me…the pain!)
Travelling without Moving - Jamiroquai (ahhhh…genius…frick…another rebuy)
Sly - Massive Attack
Repo Man Soundtrack (Ok this is the ONLY exception to my “no soundtrack” rule).
Best of Oingo Boingo
Dots and Loops - Stereolab ( dang )
Pizza Deliverance - Drive By Truckers (it was signed too…..fuckers!)
Django Rhienhart and Stephan Grapelli (just a bunch of old 1930s jazz…why?)

So…looking at that list…what kinda Plano misspending youth would even bother with any of that kinda stuff. Its all good. My only comfort is that maybe I helped to shape the listening habits of some fuckhead kid who owes me 150 bucks for my window.

anyway….to clean out a few more items on my too do list. Jd and I had a little email thing about music critics. I had a whole
rant done up, but erased the whole thing when I came across these little jems that covered it all pretty well.

Your Guide to Spotting the North American Rock Critic

This one hits home. Its a big read though