How was the David Mallett evening?

Hello, just wondering how the evening went with the dinner and David Mallett? Did he let you record his show?
Thanks a lot.
Matthew

Hello, just wondering how the evening went with the dinner and David Mallett? Did he let you record his show?
Thanks a lot.
Matthew

[vlmagee]

The evening was fantastic. And I am not saying that because it was at my house and my party! The opening act (Cathy and Derek) were superb and we did record them. If you download the songs and listen to them, you'll hear what a great setup we had (and my son gets 5 stars as our recording engineer). You will also hear how great Cathy and Derek are - if you don't already know. Remember, they, like the rest of us, would never have met had it not been for the internet.

You can download their recordings from this web page:
www.mageenet.net/saratoga/saratogaconcert.html

We didn't ask David if we could record because certain people (who shall be nameless) said that he would never permit it. Well, it turned out that he was disappointed that we had not! We would have had to know ahead of time in order to set up the equipment to do so. We recorded on a PC, using our own mixer. His sound man (and bass player) was using their mixer. So we couldn't really change things on the fly and since the bass player was also doing the mixing, he couldn't very well get up and walk over to our PC.

Anyhow, it was a really wonderful evening. David and his bass player were great; they are accomplished musicians and very nice people. I'm sure that David Mallett has a lot of new fans now. We bought out all the CDs he had brought!

And my husband's cooking got 5 stars from most of the guests.

We have another get-together planned for April. Cathy, Derek and Ed will be doing a Singer/Songwriter tribute at Caffe Lena on April 25th (Friday). There will be another party the next night.

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Valerie Magee

Visit my GL web site at gordonlightfoot.com

[vlmagee]

Hi Watchman,

I'll answer for Cathy who actually typed in an answer and then managed to lose it before she could post it ... I'm sure that's happened to all of us at least once.

First, it was Cathy and Derek Kidd who performed. Derek has posted here a few times, but he posts mostly at the newsgroup. So he is the one singing DQ (and the other male vocals) and playing the great lead guitar on all the tracks. And remember that these two, like all of us, met on the Internet. They have played together a total of four times now, the first time being in May 2001 in Toronto in the jam sessions at the last "Massey convention". Every time I listen to them, I marvel at how two people who can still count the days that they have actually played together in person, can sound as if they have been performing as a duo for years. Derek lives in Palo Alto, CA - not exactly a stone's throw away.

And I don't have to tell you that I totally agree that Cathy is very talented. And I don't say that just because I'm her friend! That's a D-15 she is playing.

Saratoga is great; that's where my husband and I plan to retire. Everyone who visits loves it too. I will tell Doug (my son) that you likes his work too. It was a lot of fun to set up, and we bought recording equipment just for the occasion, but plan to use it many times in the future. We really are thrilled with how well the recordings came out. I have had compliments from a number of people far more experienced than I (or my son) on doing this, including a professional. (Actually, the sound card was a gift from the professional). So we had good equipment, a talented "first time" sound engineer, and a great performance.

I have the answer on dog training straight from Cathy. Here goes:

"I trained dogs at K-9 Command Dogs in Houston for a year and a half, mostly Dobermans and Shepards, for both obedience and protection. I changed professions because I was tired of getting chewed up. I have a master trainer's license from the state of Texas."

There is some sadness mixed in with that because Snoop, her beloved Doberman, passed away suddenly just last Sunday. It makes me feel even worse because, although Cathy and I have been good friends for two years, and she has visited me many times in CT and Saratoga, I have yet to journey up to Northern ME to visit her. Granted there is a bit more to do down here, but now I will never meet Snoop. Any of you who, like I, had or have a pet who is family can imagine just how she feels right now.

Remember, the next get together in Saratoga is the weekend of April 25th and 26th (concert the first night; party the second). Ed Mullen, another exceptionally talented "Lighthead", will again be performing with Cathy and Derek at Caffe Lena. I set up a web site for the "Lightfoot Tribute Band" for their performance at Caffe Lena last year, and I will be updating it for the upcoming Singer/Songwriter tribute. There are bios of the musicians. Here is the link for that:
www.mageenet.org/LightfootTributeBand

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Valerie Magee

Visit my GL web site at gordonlightfoot.com

[vlmagee]

Oma,

I just had to reply that The Boxer is one of my favorites too. And it is the song that made my son a fan of Cathy and Derek. Doug is decidedly NOT a Lighthead, and in fact doesn't listen to anything I like, but he does like The Boxer a lot, so when they were at my house the previous time I dragged him in to listen to them play that song. Now he is learning The Boxer on guitar, and even had a lesson from Cathy in Saratoga. He learns a lot quicker than I do, let me tell you!

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Valerie Magee

Visit my GL web site at gordonlightfoot.com

[Cathy]

quote:Originally posted by vlmagee:
Hi Watchman,

I'll answer for Cathy who actually typed in an answer and then managed to lose it before she could post it ... I'm sure that's happened to all of us at least once.



Just one slight correction. Derek is playing lead on everything, except DQ. I do the lead on that one. The reason I mention it is because that's the only one I can play lead on!!

I really miss old Snoop, but it is comforting to know that he died peacefully at home, not on a cold, steel table at the vet's. He was almost 11 years old, and I knew he wouldn't be with me much longer. His heart just gave out, I guess. I was a basket case for the first few days, but I'm doing better as time goes by. It's very hard to get used to, though. I keep getting flashes in my mind of letting him out, sneaking him a few treats from the dinner table, taking him for a walk, etc.

My Martin D-15 is all mahogany, with a nice warm tone. I recently had a Fishman Prefix preamp and undersaddle pickup installed for amplification. It's not a high end Martin, but they always get good reviews, and it's a great guitar for fingerpicking. I've tried several guitars and really haven't found one that I like any better than my D-15.

Cathy

[Cathy]

Al, those are two very gorgeous animals. How old are they, and did you train them yourself?

Cathy

[Cathy]

quote:Originally posted by Oma:
What a wonderful night that must have been!

I am listening to the song "The Boxer" right now...it is so well done! Wow...

Thanks, Oma. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's also one of my favorite songs, one that both Derek and I have been playing for years, although we've only played it together about four times.

Cathy

[char]

Val is right about the players in May 2001 coming together so beautifully. The jam session/barbeque at my place was magical. They were all sitting around in a circle and people were sitting and standing listening and singing along while others were outside around the pool listening to the songs coming from the open windows. The large picture window afforded them a view of everything inside and it was like an outdoor concert! The feeling was very, very special and I am very blessed to have been able to have had so many wonderful people in my home that day.

Cathy had just bought her guitar and was allowing people to take in the wonderful mahogany aroma it gave off! LOL!! It was the BEST smelling guitar I ever had the pleasure of sniffing!

Char



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[BILLW]

Wow,
This is some thread. First off Cathy I am very sorry to hear of your loss, please accept my condolences. Second, sounds like a great party/concert. And Third, Al, that would be a great picture if you cropped out the man holding the leash, LOL.

Bill