August 21, 2001
here's the transcript from Mario's visit to the Riddles bb...I highlighted his posts in blue for y'all. :) have fun

 

Tue Aug 21 18:39:56 2001
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Anonymous
Hey guys it's Mario. Anybody out there?

 

Tue Aug 21 18:42:36 2001
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nancy
I'm here, Mario--can you demonstrate that it's really you and not a poser? :-)

 

Tue Aug 21 18:46:29 2001
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nancy
Hmm, I'm showing that you're posting from Chicago not Texas where you should be. This should be a good explanation, huh?

 

Tue Aug 21 18:46:43 2001
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Anonymous
Anyways, just wanted to drop in and say that our version of "I started a joke" came out really awesome. Everyone put their stamp on it, Jake sang it great, and I'm sure everyone will dig it. I think it is being mixed right now, so it should be done soon. It was fun and I think our version is really cool, and a lot different than the BG's. It is also a little different thing for us sonically, and you'll have to hear it to knw what I mean.

 

Tue Aug 21 18:48:45 2001
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nancy
Who's mixing it?

 

Tue Aug 21 18:49:11 2001
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Anonymous
Is that the Nancy that gave me a jazz book recently?

 

Tue Aug 21 18:50:12 2001
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nancy
Shit!! Mario!! It IS you! yeah, it's *me.* What are you doing in Chicago? Hey--is I Started a Joke going to be a single???

 

Tue Aug 21 18:51:38 2001
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Jules
Dude!!! Looks like I got here at the right time for once. :)

 

Tue Aug 21 18:57:03 2001
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Anonymous
I'm using the computer in my hotel, but I am in Texas. I don't know if it wil be a single, but t could be. I have no idea, basically. It sounds great, though an Julian Raymond did a great job producing it. It is really hot in Texas, whoa! I don't know how people can do it.

 

Tue Aug 21 18:58:34 2001
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nancy
Julian Raymond produced it?! V-e-r-y c-o-o-l. Can't wait 'til it's released. I guess you don't know anything a video then, huh?

 

Tue Aug 21 18:58:54 2001
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Olivia
Hey! Hello Mario. Cool choice for a cover! Thanks for the info. Julian Raymond eh?

 

Tue Aug 21 19:00:53 2001
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nancy
So Mario, when did you guys record it--just before you left for Vancouver? And, one last question and I'll be done--any recording on the road yet?

 

Tue Aug 21 19:01:59 2001
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Anonymous
Rami recently got himself a computer hard disk recording setup that we brought out on the road. we have been recording demos, and that is going great. I'm having fun banging on my new electronic drums!

 

Tue Aug 21 19:03:34 2001
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nancy
Oh cool--then you've been learning how to use them? It's great that you've been recording demos. Can't wait to hear this stuff. As long as you guys are still excited about playing/recording it; we can wait for however long it takes.

 

Tue Aug 21 19:04:58 2001
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Jules
Nancy...I second that emotion.

 

Tue Aug 21 19:07:09 2001
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nancy
We hear that you guys are doing great at the Mellencamp shows--folks are loving your performances. Hope you're all doing ok. I'm thinking of you. :-)

 

Tue Aug 21 19:07:23 2001
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Puddle of respects
Wow, can't believe that it's day time and you are on this site! Hi guys!

 

Tue Aug 21 19:07:33 2001
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Puddle of respects
Wow, can't believe that it's day time and you are on this site! Hi guys!

 

Tue Aug 21 19:08:05 2001
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Puddle of respects
Sorry bout that. I'm a little excited!

 

Tue Aug 21 19:09:02 2001
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Anonymous
Yeah, we did it right before this tour. Everbody really did a great job on it, from the guys in the band to the engineers. I think it is really cool, a vibey track, mostly due to the gerg's slinky bass lines and sweet tone. (love ya greg!)

 

Tue Aug 21 19:09:44 2001
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Jules
My friend and I will be kickin' it at the Mellencamp date on the 31st...Tell Greg he's got a birthday card coming if we can find you guys afterward.

 

Tue Aug 21 19:09:59 2001
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freebird
Great of you to stop by, Mario. Can't wait to hear the cover. See you in Seattle in October!

 

Tue Aug 21 19:10:38 2001
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Puddle of respects
So Mario, you guys will be playing Hershey Park on 9/15, any chances you will running around the park before you go on?

 

Tue Aug 21 19:11:23 2001
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Anonymous
Well, see y'all at the shows hopefully! Take care, Mario