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July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class

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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2016-07-04 3:23 AM (#526464 - in reply to #526463)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class



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elginacres - 2016-07-03 11:50 PM

I am back on the mainland will be in Austin this weekend...looking forward to it....How hot is it down there anyway....I was sailing the inner passages - never got above 70.

https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USTX0057:1:US

I hope this helps.
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Beal
Posted 2016-07-06 9:30 PM (#526510 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class



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Location: 6 String Ranch		today was 101. Yesterday was 102.
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FlySig
Posted 2016-07-07 8:55 AM (#526514 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class



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Location: Utah		Relocation is in my immediate future. I love Austin but those temps are a real deterrent to considering Texas.
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Beal
Posted 2016-07-07 10:27 AM (#526516 - in reply to #525487)
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Location: 6 String Ranch		You'll learn to live with it and living with heat is a hell of a lot better than living with snow and cold and fog and wet shoes for three months As Matt Smith said once it's a toaster oven in July but 80° in February is great
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2016-07-07 2:28 PM (#526520 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		I have been is Austin in the Summer... it ain't too bad.
You just don't do stuff in the sun at 3PM.
Otherwise it is a Dry Heat (really).

But I have lived in El Paso and Tuscon...
You can learn to deal with 110° temps.
(nobody "likes it" but you learn to deal with it)

Be sure to go see the Bats at the Commerce St Bridge!
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Beal
Posted 2016-07-07 2:32 PM (#526521 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class



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Location: 6 String Ranch		Chilly today, only 94. Damon is staying right up the street from the bats, maybe he can give a report later. Not sure where Elgin Acres is staying.
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elginacres
Posted 2016-07-07 4:46 PM (#526523 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class


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Location: Colorado		The Mrs. and I are staying at the Quarters - Hardin House B & B...looks to be a few blocks walking distance...get in Fri...see you early Sat....anyone got anything else planned for Fri or Sat night? Hoping I can borrow a beater for the seminar.
mark
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Damon67
Posted 2016-07-07 7:09 PM (#526528 - in reply to #525487)
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Location: Jet City		In Dallas right now... 99 degrees ain't so bad if you know where to hang out



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Nancy
Posted 2016-07-09 9:24 AM (#526563 - in reply to #526528)
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		That doesn't sound too bad, it is that hot up here in the Tundra, and the humidity matches the temp! Dry heat doesn't sound bad at all!

Please keep the reports coming in, I would Love to hear all about the trip and the Class!
Bats??? Big Bats???
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Waskel
Posted 2016-07-09 4:18 PM (#526569 - in reply to #525487)
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Location: closely held secret

Louisville sluggers.

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Nancy
Posted 2016-07-10 9:21 AM (#526588 - in reply to #526569)
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		LOL!!!!!

It took me a second, but then I got it! LOL!!!!
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d'ovation
Posted 2016-07-11 5:45 PM (#526602 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class


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Location: Canada		So for those of us who were not able to attend ... what's the verdict - who attended, what was done, was there any "fun" to be had? Pictures?
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FlySig
Posted 2016-07-11 6:31 PM (#526604 - in reply to #525487)
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Location: Utah		There's a sexy photo of Damon posted on the FaceBook.
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Nancy
Posted 2016-07-12 10:51 AM (#526612 - in reply to #526604)
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		Who knew that he would look so good in purple panties and turquoise boots???
(Sorry Damon, it is the Darkbar in me coming out! LOL!!)
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Damon67
Posted 2016-07-12 4:52 PM (#526617 - in reply to #526612)
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Nancy - 2016-07-12 8:51 AM Who knew that he would look so good in purple panties and turquoise boots???

Aww schucks, thanks Nancy

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Damon67
Posted 2016-07-12 5:07 PM (#526618 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class



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Location: Jet City		It was a great class. I now know the secret of everything... time to put it to practical use.

There were lots of vintage and new guitars alike. I took a liking to an old Martin.

Stayed on South Congress (SoCo) at the Austin Motel. In Beal's words, it's cheap and has 'the vibe'. It certainly did. We walked across the street on Friday night to the Continental Club. It was a bit slow, probably due to the heat and it being a week after a Holiday, so there was only 30 or so people. I watched some amazing musicians not having any idea who Bill Carter was. I told Sara "These guys are EXACTLY the Austin Texas Blues sound" only to find out later that was a HUGE understatement. After some googling I saw he actually wrote several songs for SRV and The Fabulous Thunderbirds (including "Crossfire").

The next day was off to do some learnin from Matt Smith. I don't think I've ever learned as many things, or had as many lightbulbs turn on in one sitting ever. Many things I have wondered about were answered, including "The Secret to Everything"

A great time. Thanks Matt, and thanks Beal for the lodging suggestions, as well as suggesting the Continental Club.

Good times.

















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elginacres
Posted 2016-07-12 7:18 PM (#526620 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class


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Location: Colorado		Nice shots....and the bats?
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Damon67
Posted 2016-07-12 8:26 PM (#526624 - in reply to #526620)
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Location: Jet City

 

They were under the bridge a couple blocks away

 

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Weaser P
Posted 2016-07-12 8:37 PM (#526625 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class


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Location: Cicero, NY		Very jealous, Damon, and I'm not sure if I'm more jealous of the Carter gig (SRV was monumental in my book) or the Matt Smith class which I've had the pleasure of attending before (not the same class I'm sure). Hanging with Beal and Matt in Austin had to be a weekend to remember.

ISBT!!
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2016-07-13 7:38 AM (#526633 - in reply to #525487)
Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class



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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains		I have family in Austin including a niece that lives only a few blocks off Old Congress. Great place to hang out, especially when the hot rods are in town.
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elginacres
Posted 2016-07-16 2:27 PM (#526682 - in reply to #525487)
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Location: Colorado		I never did ask Damon, I assume Johnny Depp was not playing with Bill Carter.
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