Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Dec 20th 2006, 4:08 am
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Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
And as much as I love Billy Connolly's stand-up, I wish there were less of it... his commentary is fascinating! Just heard about a seminary where 3 people ended up topping themselves, that's now a winery... and he's on the Bay of Plenty now. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! 
I'm so ****ing excited to go to NZ in April!!!!!!!!
Moving there pretty much depends on hubby liking the live music scene around Wellington... he's been in the Blues scene for... gosh, nearly 2 decades now in the Chicago area.
Anyone?
I'm so ****ing excited to go to NZ in April!!!!!!!!
Moving there pretty much depends on hubby liking the live music scene around Wellington... he's been in the Blues scene for... gosh, nearly 2 decades now in the Chicago area.
Anyone?
Dec 20th 2006, 4:16 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by Maz
And as much as I love Billy Connolly's stand-up, I wish there were less of it... his commentary is fascinating! Just heard about a seminary where 3 people ended up topping themselves, that's now a winery... and he's on the Bay of Plenty now. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!
I'm so ****ing excited to go to NZ in April!!!!!!!!
Moving there pretty much depends on hubby liking the live music scene around Wellington... he's been in the Blues scene for... gosh, nearly 2 decades now in the Chicago area.
Anyone?
I'm so ****ing excited to go to NZ in April!!!!!!!!
Moving there pretty much depends on hubby liking the live music scene around Wellington... he's been in the Blues scene for... gosh, nearly 2 decades now in the Chicago area.
Anyone?
I was just tinkering on the guitar. does he like floyd?
Dec 20th 2006, 4:29 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by Maz
And as much as I love Billy Connolly's stand-up, I wish there were less of it... his commentary is fascinating! Just heard about a seminary where 3 people ended up topping themselves, that's now a winery... and he's on the Bay of Plenty now. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!
I'm so ****ing excited to go to NZ in April!!!!!!!!
Moving there pretty much depends on hubby liking the live music scene around Wellington... he's been in the Blues scene for... gosh, nearly 2 decades now in the Chicago area.
Anyone?
I'm so ****ing excited to go to NZ in April!!!!!!!!
Moving there pretty much depends on hubby liking the live music scene around Wellington... he's been in the Blues scene for... gosh, nearly 2 decades now in the Chicago area.
Anyone?
Dec 20th 2006, 4:31 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by cottageinthesky
OH is a rocknroller from the 60's - latterly into jazz guitar/piano - will find out about blues ....
Dirk... Floyd isn't so bluesy.
Think more Kinsey Report, Robert Cray, that kind of thing.Would really be interested to know, as that might end up being our make-or-break...
Dec 20th 2006, 4:34 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by Maz
Thanks CITS!
Dirk... Floyd isn't so bluesy. Think more Kinsey Report, Robert Cray, that kind of thing.
Would really be interested to know, as that might end up being our make-or-break...
Dirk... Floyd isn't so bluesy.
Think more Kinsey Report, Robert Cray, that kind of thing.Would really be interested to know, as that might end up being our make-or-break...
There is a burgeoning live music scene in wellington. There is usually a live band somewhere. Loads of NZ bands have come from Welly. Fat Freddies drop are a fantastic local band.
Dec 20th 2006, 4:44 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by Dirk1971
blues scene? Dont think there is one, but I would be keen to start a blues band.
I was just tinkering on the guitar. does he like floyd?
I was just tinkering on the guitar. does he like floyd?
Dec 20th 2006, 4:51 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Thanks you two! I hate to badger you, but are there a lot of open jam sessions in Welly? Hubby used to host one for a few years, and the guy that played our wedding, a good friend of hubby's, runs the open jam at Buddy Guy's Legends every 2 weeks, and has played with Koko Taylor etc. etc... I just don't want him to feel isolated!
Maybe he'll be a pioneer?...
I hate to badger you, but are there a lot of open jam sessions in Welly? Hubby used to host one for a few years, and the guy that played our wedding, a good friend of hubby's, runs the open jam at Buddy Guy's Legends every 2 weeks, and has played with Koko Taylor etc. etc... I just don't want him to feel isolated!Maybe he'll be a pioneer?...
Dec 20th 2006, 5:11 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by Maz
Thanks you two! I hate to badger you, but are there a lot of open jam sessions in Welly? Hubby used to host one for a few years, and the guy that played our wedding, a good friend of hubby's, runs the open jam at Buddy Guy's Legends every 2 weeks, and has played with Koko Taylor etc. etc... I just don't want him to feel isolated!
Maybe he'll be a pioneer?...
I hate to badger you, but are there a lot of open jam sessions in Welly? Hubby used to host one for a few years, and the guy that played our wedding, a good friend of hubby's, runs the open jam at Buddy Guy's Legends every 2 weeks, and has played with Koko Taylor etc. etc... I just don't want him to feel isolated!Maybe he'll be a pioneer?...
I'm not a musician - more sports orientated - taught myself to play the piano a couple of years ago as a Christmas present for OH, though - so have to shuttle between those that know... Wellington is a very arts-orientated city - there is a vibrancy here - even if the blues scene is naive, there will be a pioneer role for him
Dec 20th 2006, 6:01 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by cottageinthesky
OH's eyes lit up at the name Buddy Guy!!
I'm not a musician - more sports orientated - taught myself to play the piano a couple of years ago as a Christmas present for OH, though - so have to shuttle between those that know... Wellington is a very arts-orientated city - there is a vibrancy here - even if the blues scene is naive, there will be a pioneer role for him
I'm not a musician - more sports orientated - taught myself to play the piano a couple of years ago as a Christmas present for OH, though - so have to shuttle between those that know... Wellington is a very arts-orientated city - there is a vibrancy here - even if the blues scene is naive, there will be a pioneer role for him
Dec 20th 2006, 6:18 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by Maz
What instrument does your hubby play? Mine plays lead guitar and sings. Let's find a jam session together in April!
Plays guitar/piano/keyboard. Roll on, or rocknroll on, April!! Or, ... ain't it a shame...
Dec 20th 2006, 9:47 am
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by Maz
And as much as I love Billy Connolly's stand-up, I wish there were less of it... his commentary is fascinating! Just heard about a seminary where 3 people ended up topping themselves, that's now a winery... and he's on the Bay of Plenty now. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!
I'm so ****ing excited to go to NZ in April!!!!!!!!
Moving there pretty much depends on hubby liking the live music scene around Wellington... he's been in the Blues scene for... gosh, nearly 2 decades now in the Chicago area.
Anyone?
I'm so ****ing excited to go to NZ in April!!!!!!!!
Moving there pretty much depends on hubby liking the live music scene around Wellington... he's been in the Blues scene for... gosh, nearly 2 decades now in the Chicago area.
Anyone?
Hey hun - you won it then ???
Dec 20th 2006, 12:50 pm
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by andy&georgina
Hey hun - you won it then ???
I was sneaky and contacted the seller. We arranged a "Buy It Now!" deal instead. I got it for less than I had bid for. Yay! 
Dec 20th 2006, 1:21 pm
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
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Not really. I was sneaky and contacted the seller. We arranged a "Buy It Now!" deal instead. I got it for less than I had bid for. Yay!
I was sneaky and contacted the seller. We arranged a "Buy It Now!" deal instead. I got it for less than I had bid for. Yay! I still need to buy ours - you enjoying it?
Dec 20th 2006, 1:34 pm
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by andy&georgina
Clever lady - well aren't we all
I still need to buy ours - you enjoying it?
I still need to buy ours - you enjoying it?
I watched episodes 3-8 last night... stayed up quite late. Tired today! 
Dec 20th 2006, 1:35 pm
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Re: Enjoying the Billy Connolly DVD
Originally Posted by Maz
Yep! I watched episodes 3-8 last night... stayed up quite late. Tired today!
I watched episodes 3-8 last night... stayed up quite late. Tired today! Ahhh hun - early to bed with you tonight then - you party girl