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PJ Christie
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Why Aren't You Listeni...
37 members
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Family Swap Meet
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The Carmichael-Moenkha...
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LonPaul Memories
165 members
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Vinyl Collectors
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PJ Christie's Discussions
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I can honestly say that the Tonic Ball has changed my life. I watched enthralled the first year and have been part of the committee ever since then. Not only has it led to my writing about music, but to a perfect-for-me job at Second Helpings.
Lot...
Tonic Ball has been one of the highlights of the musical calendar. Just today my favorite barista told me that she knows the holiday is here when Tonic Ball arrives.
It struck me that we probably all have similar feelings and great experiences as...
Tonic Ball has been one of the highlights of the musical calendar. Just today my favorite barista told me that she knows the holiday is here when Tonic Ball arrives.
It struck me that we probably all have similar feelings and great experiences as...
Joey and I had some really good connections back in his anarcho bluegrass mohawk phase. After that a psychic link was formed. The last time I really spent time with him was at Casa de Senor Banner and we had a great time making music. Fate has kep...
No shit...
Unemployed?
Out of the Army?
Google is storing information about me?
Two of those things are surprising.
Vulgar Boatmen (Jake Smith Version) at Radio Radio at Radio Radio
November 14, 2009 at 9:30pm to November 15, 2009 at 1am
Longtime Vulgar Boatmen bassman Jake Smith will be Back in the U.S.A. for ten days this month and the VBs are taking full advantage with two Indianapolis shows. Saturday 14 November will see the band headline a full-on electric party at Radio Radi...
Tonic Ball VIII at Radio Radio and Fountain Square Theatre
November 20, 2009 at 5pm to November 21, 2009 at 1am
Tonic Ball VIII - The Times They Are A Changin', But The Song Remains The Same.
November 20th - 35+ of Indy's finest bands perform the music of Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan!
The annual concert to fight hunger kicks off at 7 pm in the Fountain Squa...
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- What Instrument(s) Do You Play
- Guitar, Bass, Voice
- About Me
- I've left Indianapolis so many times. Yet here I am. It would probably surprise some people to know I was born here in 1971. This town was extraordinarily lame when I was growing up, but I had fun times in the Broad Ripple Food Court, Brand X, and putting on punk rock shows in apartment club houses all over the northside. You could reserve them for free at the time and all kinds of kids would show up.
We also held a free art and music show called Art For the Masses in a park in Geist. We didn't get any permits, just showed up in the park and played music with original paintings leaning up against all the trees. Soon after that I left.
It might surprise people to know that from 1989 until 2005 I didn't live in Indianapolis hardly at all. But I always kept good friendly relations with the people and musicians here. Now I'm settling in and just trying to further the whole thing again with the same attitude. Music is art, and musicians can be artists if they can put everything into it.
My grandfather says that a man who works with his hands is a laborer. A man who works with his head and his hands is a craftsman. A man who works with his hands, his head, and his heart is an artist. I think about that everyday.
- What bands are you or have you been in?
- Seminal Expulsion, The Blacklisted, Wyld Corndogs, The Gerunds, Sardina, Peg Leg Greg and the Danger Egg, Lessicks Kid, Stranded at the Drive In, Admiral Stereo and the Phantom Third Channel, Bad Planet, Baroo, The Demilos, The New Bugs, Drunken Deacons, So Shay Do, Rabbit Hatch, Ass Mascara, and The Vulgar Boatmen.
I've also backed up some pretty talented songwriters in non-band situations like Tim Rutilli, Blues Man Glen, Joe Ryan, Kenny Pfau, and probably a bunch of others.
- What city are you from?
- Indianapolis, Bloomington, Chicago, New Orleans
- Original Hometown
- Indianapolis
- MySpace Page
- http://myspace.com/admiralsound
- Website:
- http://admiralsound.com
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Your Tonic Ball Memory
Tonic Ball has been one of the highlights of the musical calendar. Just today my favorite barista told me that she knows the holiday is here when Tonic Ball arrives.
It struck me that we probably all have similar feelings and great experiences associated with the benefit for Second Helpings.
Submit your favorite Tonic Ball memories, and maybe we can swing a pair of tickets for the best ones.
Here's mine, names have been changed.
Tonic Ball 2008 was a blast. I have always loved Queen more tha… Continue
It struck me that we probably all have similar feelings and great experiences associated with the benefit for Second Helpings.
Submit your favorite Tonic Ball memories, and maybe we can swing a pair of tickets for the best ones.
Here's mine, names have been changed.
Tonic Ball 2008 was a blast. I have always loved Queen more tha… Continue
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 5:47pm — 1 Comment
Review of Mudkids MKEP
I have been eager to hear The Mudkids follow up to Basementality since 2007 when they contributed a track in support of the Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl run. That track had an electric guitar hook contributing to a strong crossover appeal. I would say that crossover appeal is probably the strongest commercial statement I could make about a hip hop act.
The MKEP is intended I think as a teaser to their upcoming release hyped as We Are Dynamic and People Love Us. After purchasing the EP at my fa… Continue
The MKEP is intended I think as a teaser to their upcoming release hyped as We Are Dynamic and People Love Us. After purchasing the EP at my fa… Continue
Posted on September 10, 2009 at 1:56pm —
Vaya Con Dios Les Paul
On the passing of Les Paul last week, I asked Vess if he would write a little something for the site. I knew that Les played a pivotal role in Vess' musical development and that there would be no person better to document his influence as a player and innovator on behalf of Indiana music. What follows are his words.
"Last Wednesday Les Paul died. The radio and TV stations said all the predictable facts about Les’ illustrious career as guitar hero, guitar innovator, inventor, and hit maker. To m… Continue
"Last Wednesday Les Paul died. The radio and TV stations said all the predictable facts about Les’ illustrious career as guitar hero, guitar innovator, inventor, and hit maker. To m… Continue
Posted on August 18, 2009 at 9:51am — 18 Comments
Win tickets to Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses - Friday, July 10th @ Radio Radio
Tonight! - July 10th - Indianapolis Songwriters Cafe Presents - Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses + Jesse Dayton @ Radio Radio!! Ryans label, Lost Highway records is home to Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson & more, he's an up & coming act making his 2nd visit to Indianapolis. Ryans latest record Roadhouse Sun was produced by Marc Ford (The Black Crowes, Widespread Panic, etc..)… Continue
Posted on July 10, 2009 at 10:22am —
Jim DeRogatis reviews Kory Quinn and the Comrades
Read it at the Sun Times
It really makes me happy to learn that he found out about them from a pizza box. Congrats on the good print Kory.
It really makes me happy to learn that he found out about them from a pizza box. Congrats on the good print Kory.
Posted on April 1, 2009 at 10:33am —
Comment Wall (118 comments)
- At 7:58pm on October 1, 2009,
Mike Fierst said… - Hey PJ good to hear from ya. I'm back in Bloomington. I have a small project studio north of town. How about you, still in Chicago?
- At 9:15am on September 2, 2009,
Randy Ochsenrider said… - thnx man, I didn't realize anyone out there had a copy!
- At 2:55pm on June 9, 2009,
MichaelEugeneHenry said… - Hey, I have no problem with donating tapes. Looking through the sardina archive, I would be surprised if you didn't have what I have on the tape. I'll give the archives a thorough listen; listen to and label my tapes and send off whatever is not represented. Some of the basement stuff is mystery music but I may be able to identify, if not, you guys probably know who is playing. Sounds like a plan!
- At 1:43am on June 9, 2009,
MichaelEugeneHenry said…
- Hey PJ, I tried to write you earlier but this site took a dump. I have a sardina tape that Jeb either gave me or loaned to me and I dubbed. its a solid 90 minutes (24 songs) of live and studio recordings. I remember jeb told me he mixed some of them. i think all the live stuff is from second story. I have a vinyl single with "starving lovers" and "in april". I also have admiral stereo "smokin at rob's"; A tape labeled PJ that has some of your fifty states songs (unfortunately kansas is not on there and I recorded over some of them...don't use drugs) I also have a master of shine's bluebird show that has two Bolgani songs from their soundcheck, A DAT shine studio master, I have "house" music with your Juno, greg, jeb, etc. "basement" music with fin svingly, the spurgeon and company; lots of delicious avocado (jeb mix). I have some brando tapes that may have met the same fate as PJ (don't use drugs). I have some kadath too, back when simon played bass. I don't think I have jebfest kadath though.
It might be a little while before I can convert this stuff to digital. I have to acquire a larger flash drive and my neighbor Doug has to be bribed to give me a hand. All in all, I have a nice little stash here and would be more than happy to post all to the site when i sort it all out. Sorry about the Katrina thing. I asked Poseidon to spare you but I guess I didn't sacrifice enough chickens and cows. He's not returning my calls anyway. He's a frumpy bloke.
How's them apples??
- At 12:26am on June 8, 2009,
MichaelEugeneHenry said…
- Hey you old coot. I was trying to pirate sardina songs when I came across this site. I still have old tapes of your music. Hope you are well. You have always been a damn good songwriter. Can't wait to hear the new stuff! Peace!
- At 4:29pm on May 27, 2009,
Chris Cruzan said… - Also, I have been told that Grit is going to do 22 songs with the band and 5 songs solo vocals and acoustic. FYI do not miss Grit, if possible.
- At 4:17pm on May 27, 2009,
Chris Cruzan said…
- PJ, Grit will be represented by Brad Smith, Steve Tague, Todd Kennedy, Matt Speake and Will Sibley. (Marty took Will's place when he joined Modern Vending)
- At 2:10pm on April 13, 2009,
Tim McDuff said… - That's an interesting story. I had another buddy of mine who was caught in Katrina,but he was able to save most or all of his gear. I'm sure the 2 or 3 piece laminate body became swollen and disjoined to some degree and the seam. This will be your Katrina guitar now, bound to have that swamp mojo.
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/damage-and-destruction-of-musical-instrument-by-water-540464.html
- At 2:43pm on April 12, 2009,
Tim McDuff said…
- Hi PJ: In regards to question on your guitar.
PJ If the neck is warped or damaged you will need to replace it. The playability is the most critical feature to your guitar and the beginning pathway to great tone. I love the Warmoth necks. Super high quality, great woods and a huge array of neck and fret choices. You can spend hours on just this decision alone. I have both vintage, compound radius and 9.5 necks on my guitars. Once you get this in place, get a great setup on the guitar, either yourself or your local guitar luthier. This may be the end of the process for you. If the guitar plays great and the tone is there you’re done. You want to look for a natural resonance in the guitar itself before ever plugging it in. Don’t invest too much in a guitar that doesn’t have these fundamentals. Pluck the B string and grab the guitar near the rear strap holder button and see if you get a good strong string vibration through the guitar. This can vary wildly from guitar to guitar. If the playability is there, but the sonic output of the guitar is not, look at some replacement pickups and or a complete replacement of the electronic system: volume and tone pots, switch etc. I have had a couple `97 – 00 USA Standard Strats and have not been satisfied with the pickups. I like Jason Lollar’s, Lindy Fralin’s Rio Grandes and the Seymour Duncan’s AlNiCo reissues are also pretty decent. There are many, many different choices from a pure vintage to reverse wound/reverse polarity to eliminate 60 Hz cycle “hum”. The Lollar pickups are/were my favs, but I have to tell you I really like Fender’s new pickups the Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups with S1 switching (series and parallel). I cannot believe how great these pickups are. I was sort of a purist for vintage tone including the 60 hz hum, but I consider these pickups tone gaining. I love them. These are on my newest 2005 Fender Stratocaster Deluxe in Honey Blonde. I like Fender’s Texas Specials too, so I would keep that in mind as well. Without getting into an amp discussion on getting better tone, is to have a very high quality guitar cable. Your guitar cable has capacitance and can diminish some mid and highs similar to what your tone pot does on your guitar and amp.
- At 9:22am on March 20, 2009,
william butler yeast said… - pee! how's it going with you?
sorry about lonpaul...
talk to any other gerunds lately?
and thanks for letting me schmooze at yer pad in bloomington.
- marc
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