Buzz Cutz

Jef Roberts is a mainstay of the Tri-Cities music scene, and has been playing tunes around here since he was about three or four years old, it seems.  Things have come full circle for him, as his band, Punchin’ Judy, has moved into its own adulthood, and is still going strong.  Nineteen years and a few member changes have given him a wealth of experience and perspective, and he was kind enough to drop in and share both with us this week.

Dave took the day off as he was a little under the weather, and he was sorely missed.  Tom and I trudged forward with the madman Roberts, and fun was had by all - we could have told stories for hours on end, and never repeat a single one.  So, give us a listen and see what you think.  Then drop us a line and tell us what those thoughts may be.  It’s an endless cycle.

Hope you enjoy, I know we did.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #053 - The Dame Judy Episode

Time: 1:07:27
File Size: 61.8 MB

Topics:

• Freedom Hall!
• Bristol!
• Johnson City!
• Abingdon!
• Punchin’ Judy!
• Apprentice!
• Buccaneer Hall!
• The Offshore and Ireson’s!
• Senor Frog’s!
• O’Mainnin’s!
• Doug Anderson!
• Stella Blue’s!
• Machiavelli’s!
• And Much, Much More!!!!

Music this week from Punchin’ Judy:

1. Grrrls W/Guns
2. A Little Discomfort
3. Senor Hench

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Here are some videos we shot during Rhythm and Roots weekend.  Hope you like ‘em!!

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Dave Manning is one of our favorite club owners in the tri-cities, and he came down to the studio to talk about his place in Bristol, O’Mainnin’s, and what they have going on in the near and far.  His place was a mob scene during Rhythm and Roots, and he and his staff handled it like champs.  He seems to take care of things like that.

Tom busted him on the stairs (and Dave and I agreed…), and the load-in they create, but that seems to be the lone complaint about the downtown establishment for folks these days.  We had a good time talking with him, and we hope you enjoy listening.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #052 - The Yearly Check-up Episode

Time: 1:101:16
File Size: 56.1 MB

Topicas de Conversas:

• O’Mainnin’s!
• Rhythm and Roots!
• RailGrass!
• Benny Wilson!
• The Shanghai!
• Machiavelli’s!
• Shades of Grey R.I.P.
• Them Stephenson Boys!
• Ablazing Grace!
• Christabel and the Jons!
• Cutthroat Shamrock!
• Kings of Leon!
• Slow Motion Trio!
• Bristol!

Music this week:

1. I Can’t Love You Anymore (Than I Already Do); Reagan Boggs
2. Countrier Than This; Bull’s Gap
3. It’s Over; Bill Robinson and Dave Sieg

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Clay Prewitt is quickly becoming one of the region’s fine songwriters, and he has surrounded himself with good talent.  He is the kind of fella I would tell my friends to keep an eye out for, so keep that in mind and keep an eye out for him and his band, the Sundowners.  While you’re keeping your eye out, use your ears to give the podcast a listen and see what your intrepid hosts and their talented guest had to say about a range of topics.  Hope you enjoy.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #051 - The Butkus Episode

Time: 1:08:50
File Size: 63.1 MB

Topics:

• Rhythm and Roots!
• Mopar!
• Freedom Hall!
• Home Recording!
• Great Shows!
• Lakeview Marina!
• The Casbah!
• Brian and the Nightmares!
• Hall & Oates!
• Lightnin’ Charlie!
• And Much, Much More!!!!!

Music this week from the following:

1. Cicadas; Clay Prewitt
2. Brown-Eyed Girl; Me First & the Gimme Gimmes
3. I Love You Till the End; The Pogues

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This week marked a major milestone for the BuzzCutz crew, as we recorded our 50th show and looked to the future with great anticipation.  Jarrod Griffith came down to the studio, and it was great to see him back in town making music for the masses, and great to have him on the show.  Keep an eye out for his new project, “The Get-Ups” - I’m sure they will keep you moving and grooving with their high-energy rock, and good times are always sure to follow.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #050 - The Golden Parachute Episode

Time: 1:17:10
File Size: 70.5

Topics of the day:

• Richard Wright R.I.P.
• Rhythm and Roots!
• Metallica?
• Life on the Road!
• Freedom Hall!
• Capone’s!
• Sambuka/Ouzo!
• Bad Band Names!
• The Orange Peel!
• Mopar!
• Stars!
• Deborah Daniels Benefits!
• And Much, Much More!!!!!

Music this week:

1. Comfortably Numb; Pink Floyd
2. Through the Window of a Train; Blue Highway
3. egads; Jared Bentley

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Two new BOOTLEG GoTriCities videos posted for the BuzzCutz blog on the week of Rhythm and Roots:

1.  Video from our last podcast, with Dave, Jared, and Leah Ross at the downtown Bristol office:

2.  Performance video of Annie Robinette at the Rhythm and Roots sponsor dinner at the newly renovated Bristol Train Station:

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Tom was unable to travel with us this week, so Dave and I made our way to Bristol all by our lonesome to talk with Rhythm and Roots Reunion Executive Director Leah Ross, who is well on her way to wrapping up another great music festival in the downtown area.  We talked about the festival and the music offered this year, the Reunion’s history, and its bright future.

We’re almost to fifty, and this was a great stepping stone in the path to the big 5-0.  Give it a listen.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #049 - The Rhythm and Roots Episode

Time: 49:30
File Size: 45.4

What we talked about:

• Rhythm and Roots!
• And Much, Much More of the Same!!!!!

Music this week:

A medley of  artists performing at this year’s festival makes up our first music break:

1. Apocalyptic Love Song #2; Jim Waive and the Young Divorcees
2. Through the Window of a Train; Blue Highway
3. Heartache Boulevard; Eilen Jewell
4. Live Your Life; Otis Taylor
5. Joe’s Four Leaf Clover; The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band
6. Hot Tamale Baby; Red Stick Ramblers

The last music break is all Scott Miller:

7. 8 Miles a Gallon; Scott Miller and the Commonwealth

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Dave Manning of O’Mannin’s was supposed to be our guest this week, but it seems he got a little mixed up on his way to the studio and ended up re-scheduling.  We missed him, but the three of us trudged ahead and talked about several poignant topics, and some not so productive.  It was fun, though, and we hope that shows.  Enjoy.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #048 - The “For Real This Time” Episode

Time: 1:02:18
File Size: 57.8 MB

Topics and Such:

• Jerry Reed R.I.P.
• Tom Jones!
• Shattered Bliss!
• Drag Races and Music!
• End of Summer Rock Bash!
• Twilight Alive!
• The Hideaway!
• Henkul!
• Music Video!
• Freedom Hall!
• Morality!
• Immorality!
• Rhythm and Roots!
• Clay Prewitt!
• Wise County!
• Conventions!
• And Much, Much More!!!!

Music This Week:

1. Another Puff; Jerry Reed
2. Skin On Skin; The Neverwills
3. The Satisfier; Eli “Paperboy” Reed and the True Loves

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Lance Williams is a fella from Elizabethton who keeps himself busy.  He owns and runs a couple of businesses, teaches guitar lessons, plays in more than a couple of musical projects, and always seems to have his hand in something.  He does a great job with ACME Music in Elizabethton, and is always open to trading with good folks, and setting kids up with instruments and music to get them started.  We had him on the podcast to talk about what is going on these days, and enjoyed the time.

Hope you do as well.  He’s playing guitar on the tunes on this week’s show, so give it a listen.

Note:  We thought this was the 48th podcast, but it turns out that we were working on number 47.  Just sayin’. 

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #047 - The ACME Episode

Time: 1:13:45
File Size: 67.6 MB

Stuff we perused and covered:

• Keeping a Band Together!
• Hangin’ at the Fair!
• Twilight Alive!
• End of Summer Rock Bash!
• Rhythm and Roots!
• Webb Wilder!
• Benefit for Deb Daniels!
• O’Mainnin’s!
• The Little League Kid!
• The Convention!
• America’s Got Talent!
• And Much, Much More!!!!!

Music this week:

1. Pounded by the Rain; Nathan Hardin
2. Bring Me Back Home; Nathan Hardin
3. Deathgrip Inc.; Tom Bettini

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Tom joined Dave and I for the first segment of the podcast, and then had to take off for work, so we finished up a few hours later with Jimmy Southard and Alan Prince, who are working together to bring a great day of music to Rogersville next Saturday. The End of Summer Rock Bash is one of the best line-ups of heavy entertainment this area has produced , and we look forward to seeing what happens this year, and in the years to come. We had fun seeing Alan again, and it has been good getting to know Jim - hope you enjoy your introduction as well.

BuzzCutz #046 - The Rock Bash Episode

Time: 1:12:49
File Size: 66.7 MB

Stuff to Discuss:

• LeRoi Moore R.I.P.
• Guitar Hero!
• Nashville Soumd/Vision!
• End of Summer Rock Bash!
• Twilight Alive!
• Blindsight!
• Egypt Central!
• Electro-Music!
• Highway Boutique!
• Amphitheaters!
• Groseclose!
• Since October!
• Stir Fry!
• And Much, Much More!!!!

Music this week from the End of Summer Rock Bash:

1. Nothing, Blindsight
2. You Make Me Sick, Egypt Central
3. Disaster, Since October

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