Two things: (1) I loved the Fountain Tavern installation at Big Car last night, and called Paul Baumgarten to tell him so. He told me that you deserved equal credit -- so thanks to you as well, for getting the horrifying clown, mangy raccoon, etc. out of that building and into my nightmares. And (2) I got a good laugh out of the Arthur's music ad in the gallery program, which Shauta said you were responsible for. So thanks for that, too. You single-handedly made my Friday night.
I had a practice tape once, but mostly it was your roommate (Jeff, maybe?) chunka-chunking on his axe between songs! I think the mic must have been right next to the amp ;-) I'm just happy we got it together for the Muncie Sampler and made our mark in hoosier history. Kung Fu Zombies shall rise again!
There's a couple Kung Fu Zombies fliers in the next batch (w/FON at Noyer Hall) that I think you made. Ian Rans asked if we had any tapes because he remembers us being "pretty great." Isn't that adorable?
Hey Phil, It's been forever. I hear of your various projects and exploits from time to time via Hugh. It sounds as though life is good to you. Take Care,
Mike
Dude, whatever you might think about your performance abilities (which you're sellin' yourself short on above bio), you were quite the prolific songwriter -- writing "Not Ohio's First Song" was possibly the most fun I had in my short-lived musical career.
I'm going to upload some pictures later of you wearing a beret. Oh, the 80s. If you happen to know ANYONE who has a picture of my 'hawk, pls lemme know -- I'm desperate to catalogue my Bad/Sad Hair Years.
Cool. I live wherever the dusty road takes me, my friend. Right now, I live in Clarksville, IN with my wife, but I work in Indy 3 days a week. We may be moving back to Indy sometime sooner than later though. I'll try to hit Big Car on a First Friday if I'm up here.
I noticed you're selling real estate. I was looking on MIBOR or some similar site and saw your name on several listings. I wasn't sure it was you (so many Phil Barcios everywhere, ya know) but then I saw Evan's comment here and it confirmed it.
Andy, yeah, I know what you're saying...the Lemonheads then instantly faded into multi-platinum obscurity. That's such a great perspective when most people have no idea the band even existed pre-1992.
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I'm not crazy about Michael Jackson or modern-day indie rock, but I will sing the SHIT out of some prime Manilow.
Burd, you nailed me.
I write the songs that make the whole wooooorld siiiing....
ahhhh Bullet Lavolta,their 1st 12" almost bordered on being the new Jerry`s Kids !!! Then they hit the UK with the Lemonheads & they both fell away.....those were the days lol
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John, it didn't seem like good natured to me when I went back and looked. It reeked of pretentious snobbery. Haughtiness. The funny thing is; I'd probably step up and say something if someone was doing it to you. Incidently, there are all sorts of t…
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I'm going to upload some pictures later of you wearing a beret. Oh, the 80s. If you happen to know ANYONE who has a picture of my 'hawk, pls lemme know -- I'm desperate to catalogue my Bad/Sad Hair Years.
--"Darlin' Dorfa"
I noticed you're selling real estate. I was looking on MIBOR or some similar site and saw your name on several listings. I wasn't sure it was you (so many Phil Barcios everywhere, ya know) but then I saw Evan's comment here and it confirmed it.
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