What's up Jay!!!!!!  We are looking forward to getting back out to
the cities.  It feels more like home with Heather here.  Things are
going exceptionally well.  Getting together before the Narrows sounds
great, just be in touch.  As far as Toto, my percussionist used to be
a member of that band...with that said, they were/are SCARY good.
Unbelievable.  They WILL mess up most bands that dare step to them. I
dig 'em!    KV


--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "i_could_be_your_superman"
<ultraviolet_03@...> wrote:
>
> last night I had the opportunity (or was it?)to have a special
> performance of Toto's hit (puke) song at 3:10 am...musical genius
at
> its best.
>
> Hey Ken you guys wanna get some chow at my place before your next
gig
> at the narrows...im about 5 minutes away.
>
>
> So a late 5....
>
> big head todd-live at the filmore
> U2--Live from Dublin 2005
> inxs-greatest hits
> dave mathews-crash
> some ken valdez cd was in the car the other day
>
> Concerts....uggh nothing lined up
>

Hey everyone, I'm back from the dead.  I've been sooooo busy lately.
We are gonna be out on the road for about a month starting in a couple
weeks, but I have been in meetings and negotiations for some big things
which I will let you know about in the near future.  There's a lot I'm
looking forward to.  It's gonna be nice sharing the stage with Shannon
Curfman again.  There's also some shows in the works that are a LONG
TIME COMING...hint hint.  So much going on, so little time.  I
apologize for laying low, but really, it's all happening.  I hope
everyone is well.  Still lovin' y'all!   KV

Check this out...

http://www.simplemanenterprises.com


Pretty much in my backyard... ok 15 miles from home   :o)

Come to think of it, I heard Bjorn (Ken's drummer) singing Rosanna
for soundcheck.  Do you guys know any Toto?


-- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, Hawk Mowry <azbassman48@...> wrote:
>
> hey,
> no offense, but if you ever saw Toto do a live jam,
> VERY few of your favortite bands could hang with them.
>
> Hawk
>
> --- KenValdez@yahoogroups.com wrote:
>
>
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>               Message
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> by:      "i_could_be_your_superman"
> ultraviolet_03@...
>           i_could_be_your_superman
>         Fri Jul 7, 2006 7:26 am        (PST)
>          last night I had the opportunity (or was
> it?)to have a special
> performance of Toto's hit (puke) song at 3:10
> am...musical genius at
> its best.
>
> Hey Ken you guys wanna get some chow at my place
> before your next gig
> at the narrows...im about 5 minutes away.
>
> So a late 5....
>
> big head todd-live at the filmore
> U2--Live from Dublin 2005
> inxs-greatest hits
> dave mathews-crash
> some ken valdez cd was in the car the other day
>
> Concerts....uggh nothing lined up
>
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I'm just checking to make sure that everyone has ordered their copy of
the new Shannon Curfman CD Take It Like A Man.    She's currently
selling it on E-Bay.  :o)

I'd really hate to have to hunt you down if you haven't already
ordered one or have no intention of doing so after you read this
message.   It just wouldn't be pretty.  Trust me.   :o)


Have a nice day or something.

hey,
no offense, but if you ever saw Toto do a live jam,
VERY few of your favortite bands could hang with them.

Hawk

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ultraviolet_03@...
           i_could_be_your_superman
         Fri Jul 7, 2006 7:26 am        (PST)
          last night I had the opportunity (or was
it?)to have a special
performance of Toto's hit (puke) song at 3:10
am...musical genius at
its best.

Hey Ken you guys wanna get some chow at my place
before your next gig
at the narrows...im about 5 minutes away.

So a late 5....

big head todd-live at the filmore
U2--Live from Dublin 2005
inxs-greatest hits
dave mathews-crash
some ken valdez cd was in the car the other day

Concerts....uggh nothing lined up

__________________________________________________
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last night I had the opportunity (or was it?)to have a special
performance of Toto's hit (puke) song at 3:10 am...musical genius at
its best.

Hey Ken you guys wanna get some chow at my place before your next gig
at the narrows...im about 5 minutes away.


So a late 5....

big head todd-live at the filmore
U2--Live from Dublin 2005
inxs-greatest hits
dave mathews-crash
some ken valdez cd was in the car the other day

Concerts....uggh nothing lined up

--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Ms. Andrea" <andreajanelle@...> wrote:
>
> My goodness I'm surprised anyone replied!  Ok one person is alive
> out there.
>
>
> Oooh you got to see Mr. Castro huh?   :-D   And what was your
> impression of his show?    I'm impatiently waiting to see him
> again.  ha
=====

He was the hit of the BluesFest.

Tab Benoit was here a couple years ago.
I helped work the back line, nice guy.

Tab had a strange custom built pickup,
He said they had it special made,
3 rows of seats,
so everyone could ride in one truck, and pull a trailer.

Can't wait to see who is here next year.
It would be great to see Shan.
I talked to the people who do the booking, and they would like to heave her too.
She has a lot of fans in Phoienix,
I saw that she is booked in Phoenix soon, I hope I'm in town, so I can catch
her.
Haven't seen her live, since back in Moorhead, before she cut the FIRST CD.
And my wife has never gotten to see her live.

Hawk

--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Ms. Andrea" <andreajanelle@...>
wrote:
>
> My goodness I'm surprised anyone replied!  Ok one person is alive
> out there.

I feel your pain.
>
>
> Oooh you got to see Mr. Castro huh?   :-D   And what was your
> impression of his show?    I'm impatiently waiting to see him
> again.  ha

Me too, but it should happen in August.  Unless things keep going the
way they have been.>

Last cool show:  Bryan Lee

Next cool show:  Probably Tab Benoit

What Are You Listening To?

Currently, streaming blues on the net (my fave stream is on tonight)

Otherwise:

Ian Moore "Bootleg 96"

Dan Treanor & African Wind "Mercy"

Big Bill Broonzy "Good Time Tonight"

And stuff.

My goodness I'm surprised anyone replied!  Ok one person is alive
out there.


Oooh you got to see Mr. Castro huh?   :-D   And what was your
impression of his show?    I'm impatiently waiting to see him
again.  ha


--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "azbassman48" <azbassman48@...>
wrote:
>
> yeah, probably goes unanswered for days, maybe months?
>
> reallly enjoyed Shan's new songs on her My Space site.
>
> The Wreckers new stuff is different.
> don't know how it will be accepted, but I think her
> music has grown, I like it,
>
> my old standby is will usually be Paul Butterfield
> bllues band, so much ggod stuff out there,
>
> Got to see Buddy Guy at a NAMM show, years ago, got to
> meet him and talk to him.
>
> cool
>
> Hawk
>
> (finally saw Castro this Spring in Phoenix, at the
> Blues Fest)
>
> =================
>
> I've seen Buddy Guy who walked up and handed me his
> guitar pick at the
> end of the show,
>
> I don't know why I bother making this post.  It will
> probably sit here
> unanswered for days maybe weeks....
>

yeah, probably goes unanswered for days, maybe months?

reallly enjoyed Shan's new songs on her My Space site.

The Wreckers new stuff is different.
don't know how it will be accepted, but I think her
music has grown, I like it,

my old standby is will usually be Paul Butterfield
bllues band, so much ggod stuff out there,

Got to see Buddy Guy at a NAMM show, years ago, got to
meet him and talk to him.

cool

Hawk

(finally saw Castro this Spring in Phoenix, at the
Blues Fest)

=================

I've seen Buddy Guy who walked up and handed me his
guitar pick at the
end of the show,

I don't know why I bother making this post.  It will
probably sit here
unanswered for days maybe weeks....

My god this is truly pathetic.   Is there anyone out there?    Yeah I
didn't think so.    I pretty much hate posting in here anymore because
it's like in my real life because no one pays attention to me or I'm
talking to myself.  What fun is that?

What's everyone listening to these days?  Been to any good concerts?
Have any good concerts coming up?


I've seen Buddy Guy who walked up and handed me his guitar pick at the
end of the show, some Ken guy... I dunno maybe some of you have heard
of him and Anthony Gomes who was kinda interesting and I still haven't
decided if I like him.   I saw the WORST dancer ever at the Gomes show
complete with a horrible homemade groupie t-shirt.   Oh yes and I was
mean enough to get a picture.  muhahahaha    Even though I had a free
ticket I skipped out on all the acts at our music fest here. The board
of directors suck at picking music.   Although I did meet half of Big
& Rich's band when they were in my store trying on the crazy  Elton
John/club manager from Purple Rain looking white sunglasses.  haha
We have Chris Thomas King coming to do an In Store on Friday.  I just
hope people will show up.












I don't know why I bother making this post.  It will probably sit here
unanswered for days maybe weeks....

Yeah I'm glad you got to see me.  :-P HA!


Oh yeah I got the new Indigenous album this morning... I'm really
liking it a lot a lot...  Mato's (who's flippin H-O-T-T in the
pictures in the book) voice isn't driving me nuts like what usually
happens when I try to listen to an Indigenous album all the way
through.  So that's a very good thang.


--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <ken@...> wrote:
>
> Well, the tour continues and this time out I am writing from the
> ever so popular Poorman Palace where we tend to reside when we are
> in Minnesota.  The shows have gone very well.  We played a cool
> joint in Cedar Rapids, IA where we were met up with our dear
friend
> Andrea.  After the show, we all went to another location with some
> kid (We'll call him McStoner) who disappeared on us as the night
> progressed.  Upon leaving a stormy Iowa, we show up at the Bayside
> Grille for what had to be our best night yet.  The crowd was
> awesome, the legendary Boat People were in attendance and even a
> former girlfriend of mine made an appearance.  I was truly proud
of
> the band for kicking so much ass.  We haven't been together long,
> but each night we improve on each song. The lovely Shannon Curfman
> also graced us with her presence and sang a few tunes with us.
That
> was quite the good time.  She will be accompanying us to Bunkers
> tonight and the MMC tomorrow to see the Legendary Combo and JayBee
> and the Routine, two bands made up of dear friends of ours.  I
can't
> wait.  I truly miss it out here and am constantly reminded of some
> amazing times.  I also ran into Isaac "The Bulldog" Johnson last
> night.  He stopped by the show, sat in and helped to relive some
old
> memories...Jager shots....yikes!  So far so good.  I can't believe
> we get back into Santa Fe a week from tomorrow.  I can't wait til
> August when we're back here again.   BTW....we're gonna have some
> killer pics from the tour.  I will share them soon.  I guess
that's
> it!   More next time!
>

beamsicles and jaeger for all...

--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, johnsoni94@... wrote:
>
> The bush girl, oh how I love red heads.....  Didn't she purify her
soul in the waters of lake minnetonka? haha.
> Speaking of 3520, don't worry, while you're in Austin, I will do
it up for just we did back in the golden years.
>
> Bulldog
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: i_could_be_your_superman <ultraviolet_03@...>
> To: KenValdez@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 04:34:03 -0000
> Subject: [KenValdez] Hey Party People
>
>
> Well I am going to miss the whole midwest tour thingy as I am
stuck in
> Austin, Tx.
>
> So get all drunked up for me and take lots o' pictures.
>
> BTW---for anyone who ever went to 3520---I heard that "BUSH GIRL"
has
> a new profession-->starts with a p and rhymes with Pete Yorn. So
> y'all can say you partied with her at the house before she was a
> star...still laughin'
>
>
>
>
_____________________________________________________________________
___
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>

all I have to say is am SOOOOO jealous. I saw prince or stevie ray
or jimi hendrix or whatever the dude with the star sunglasses calls
himself that plays on the streets of Austin...but its just not the
same...
--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <ken@...> wrote:
>
> Well, the tour continues and this time out I am writing from the
> ever so popular Poorman Palace where we tend to reside when we are
> in Minnesota.  The shows have gone very well.  We played a cool
> joint in Cedar Rapids, IA where we were met up with our dear
friend
> Andrea.  After the show, we all went to another location with some
> kid (We'll call him McStoner) who disappeared on us as the night
> progressed.  Upon leaving a stormy Iowa, we show up at the Bayside
> Grille for what had to be our best night yet.  The crowd was
> awesome, the legendary Boat People were in attendance and even a
> former girlfriend of mine made an appearance.  I was truly proud
of
> the band for kicking so much ass.  We haven't been together long,
> but each night we improve on each song. The lovely Shannon Curfman
> also graced us with her presence and sang a few tunes with us.
That
> was quite the good time.  She will be accompanying us to Bunkers
> tonight and the MMC tomorrow to see the Legendary Combo and JayBee
> and the Routine, two bands made up of dear friends of ours.  I
can't
> wait.  I truly miss it out here and am constantly reminded of some
> amazing times.  I also ran into Isaac "The Bulldog" Johnson last
> night.  He stopped by the show, sat in and helped to relive some
old
> memories...Jager shots....yikes!  So far so good.  I can't believe
> we get back into Santa Fe a week from tomorrow.  I can't wait til
> August when we're back here again.   BTW....we're gonna have some
> killer pics from the tour.  I will share them soon.  I guess
that's
> it!   More next time!
>

Well, the tour continues and this time out I am writing from the
ever so popular Poorman Palace where we tend to reside when we are
in Minnesota.  The shows have gone very well.  We played a cool
joint in Cedar Rapids, IA where we were met up with our dear friend
Andrea.  After the show, we all went to another location with some
kid (We'll call him McStoner) who disappeared on us as the night
progressed.  Upon leaving a stormy Iowa, we show up at the Bayside
Grille for what had to be our best night yet.  The crowd was
awesome, the legendary Boat People were in attendance and even a
former girlfriend of mine made an appearance.  I was truly proud of
the band for kicking so much ass.  We haven't been together long,
but each night we improve on each song. The lovely Shannon Curfman
also graced us with her presence and sang a few tunes with us.  That
was quite the good time.  She will be accompanying us to Bunkers
tonight and the MMC tomorrow to see the Legendary Combo and JayBee
and the Routine, two bands made up of dear friends of ours.  I can't
wait.  I truly miss it out here and am constantly reminded of some
amazing times.  I also ran into Isaac "The Bulldog" Johnson last
night.  He stopped by the show, sat in and helped to relive some old
memories...Jager shots....yikes!  So far so good.  I can't believe
we get back into Santa Fe a week from tomorrow.  I can't wait til
August when we're back here again.   BTW....we're gonna have some
killer pics from the tour.  I will share them soon.  I guess that's
it!   More next time!

Bulldog how 'bout picking up the phone and calling me back... ;-)
--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, johnsoni94@... wrote:
>
> skin to win, 3520, ahh.....it's all coming back to me now
>
> Bulldog
>

Well I am going to miss the whole midwest tour thingy as I am stuck in
Austin, Tx.

So get all drunked up for me and take lots o' pictures.

BTW---for anyone who ever went to 3520---I heard that "BUSH GIRL" has
a new profession-->starts with a p and rhymes with Pete Yorn.  So
y'all can say you partied with her at the house before she was a
star...still laughin'

hehe


just showing the love

:)

So I showed up...& what did I get? I nice big ole glass of 'GET THE
HELL OUTTA HERE!!!'

Just kidding Ken! It was so nice to see you guys, & it sounded
awesome!!! Please let me know when you get back & maybe we can finish
that discussion we were having before I passed out, LOL! Tell Bjorn I
swear I'll bring my own cigarettes next time.

Be safe in the road & KICK ASS!!!

Binky

--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <ken@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all...it's been awhile I know.  Here's the latest.  The guys and
> I just got back from an interesting run in Colorado.  It was great to
> see Sassie again, I must say.  I will also say you missed out on the
> second night at Southside Johnny's...it was like the old days...it
> takes skin to win...anyone remember that?

Hated to miss the 2nd night; glad it was a good 'un.  (A very dear
friend's mother passed the morning after I saw ya.....my plans changed
rapidly).

Was great to see you again - been too long!

That sounded a little sarcastic KV...I'm disappointed in your lack of
faith. I better get something real special from you when I walk
through that door...

Binky

--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <ken@...> wrote:
>
> I'll believe it when I see it.  KV

I'll believe it when I see it.  KV


--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Binky569" <Binky569@...> wrote:
>
> ABSOLUTELY AWESOME KV! Good to hear all the news. I will try to get
my
> ass out of the daily monotony that has become my life & go see you
play
> soon...I promise!'
>
> Binky
>
> --- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <ken@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey all...it's been awhile I know.  Here's the latest.  The guys
> and ...
>

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME KV! Good to hear all the news. I will try to get my
ass out of the daily monotony that has become my life & go see you play
soon...I promise!'

Binky

--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <ken@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all...it's been awhile I know.  Here's the latest.  The guys
and ...

Hey all...it's been awhile I know.  Here's the latest.  The guys and
I just got back from an interesting run in Colorado.  It was great to
see Sassie again, I must say.  I will also say you missed out on the
second night at Southside Johnny's...it was like the old days...it
takes skin to win...anyone remember that?  Ahhhhh the good ol' 3520
days.  We also played the Mad Blues Fest in Madrid which was dusty,
hot and interesting.  We are gearing up for another run out in the
Midwest.  I can't wait til Hayward and spending some time on Lake
Minnetonka with the infamous Boat People.  Their legend lives and
grows in the high desert. As we work our way up to my home away from
home, I've been spending some time with Chris Kataan, Brian Posehn
and a lovely young lady named Navi.  They are filming a movie in
Santa Fe and have been coming around to both electric and acoustic
shows.  The first night we hung out will forever go down as one of
the craziest nights I've had as a musician.  Doing standup
for "pros", giving Chris a bunch of crap about doing a Corky Romano
sequel and drinking with a guy (Brian) who rarely drinks.  Then
there's Navi...ahhhh....Navi....Anyhow, what else?  B and I have been
working a bit doing the acoustic stuff with Michael Kott and VALDEZ
has been playing steadily.  I must tell you I am quite surprised at
how fast things are coming together.  Eric Owens is a monster!  He
and B are really complimenting each other and the songs incredibly
well.  Our 3 part harmonies are no joke.  I think everyone will be
quite surprised by our new sound.  I would love to get more people
active in here, so hopefully this newest attempt will prompt
something.  Oh, btw, if you didn't notice, there is a new group
photo.  It is one of our official "band shots".  Let me know what
y'all think!  I hope all is well!  Take care!  KV

I just got a promo copy of the new Bonamassa disc.   It's really
good... better than some of the other ones.  I gotta give it up to
sales reps who love me and know what kind of music I like and hook me
up.  :o)

Now I just need my new Indigenous album and hope that Mato's voice
doesnt start to drive me nuts about 3 songs into it.  :-P

NO ACTIVITY IN 7 DAYS?!?!?!?!?

THIS IS SAD :(

BINKY

My vote has been cast, & I voted for...MYSELF! Ha, J/K! Best of Luck
to you...now I gotta ask anyone voting to put Osaka in wherever you
can...I think there's 3 or 4 categories.

1.Best Asian Restaurant
2.Best mixed drinks - Mike pours heavy, but thats the way I like 'em!
3.Best Cerrillos Road Business,
4.Something else I can't remember.

Gotta support the hunny bunny you know :)

Binky

--- In KenValdez@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <ken@...> wrote:
>
> Alright, y'all. I wanted to see if you guys can help me win this one.
> You gotta be from NM for this poll.  It's the best of Santa Fe
contest
> in the Santa Fe Reporter.  Go to the link and vote, vote, vote.
> Apparently  you gotta write us in for best band, but can vote for me
as
> best guitarist.  Get to it and thank you, thank you, thank you!  KV
>
> http://sfreporter.com/articles/publish/cat-index-best-of-santa-fe.php
>