Every time I read one of this dude's posts, I am reminded of what a little dude I truly am. His knowledge is encyclopedic, his tastes never fall prey to the current digger trends, and his slightly mysterious stature on the board makes dude I guess oracular is the word. This place could use 20 more like him.
I remember the first time I read a post of his, and how I immediately recognized someone who had been doing his homework for YEARS, not to impress anyone, but because that's just how much he dug the music and all the stories that go with it. Seriously great to have guys like this around the Strut.
Have met the man in person and shared bread with him! Well, okay it was that Indian stuff does that count? Anyway, he's a great guy in real life and always keeping it "record related" on the Strut.
Me too. I have shared the nan with both pickwick33 and james. Courtesy and knowledge dropping facets. There certainly are many heads of knowledge that consolidate and isolate in Chicago but one thing these two have are hearts of gold. They both treat the ladies just as nice as the men. And they are humble to their fans. (ie. Caviccia needs to clean out his pm-box) These men are hard to come by these days. Record dudes and grills get scared of the other or they just don't care. Their honesty to music on the board and outside this window is always highly appreciated. James' sense of humor is one of a kind. I return to Soulstrut just to make sure I'm updated with their threads. But not to be confused by the two JAMES. They are not the same dude.
Too Big UPS *and heart* to pickwick33 and james (...and props to long lost TerryClubbup for introducing me to both of 'em dudes)
JAMESON is also a decent drink. yes sir, JAMES iz the man...cheers to good people!
Between Lollapalooza, the Roky Erickson show and sleeping over at a ladyfriend's house, I have not been near a computer since yesterday afternoon. I finally come home to check up on the Strut, and NOW look!!
I don't wanna come off like I'm full of myself, but all I can say is...thanks, each and every last one of you, for putting up with my freaky-ass posts for the past three years! [/b]! Hope we can all go out to have some Indian food one of these days! (And I won't walk out on the check!)
If you're in the Chicago area tonight (or next Friday), come on out to me and John Ciba's soul night at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) and holler at us - you'll see how much of a mystery man I am!
And I've been waiting for somebody (other than Johmbolaya and Luck) to bust me out on being sneaky and changing the subject heads...I was gonna blame it on Batmon or somebody, but it's too late now.
Excellent! Between that show, Lollapalooza and last year's Intonation fest, he pretty much killed it all three times. (But this year he didn't do the ultra-catchy "I Think Of Demons!")
Did he say anything besides "Thank Yew"?
No. Matter of fact, that's an apt description of his stage patter right there.
How was it? I was at a wedding at the Field Museum this weekend (yeah, that happened) and it didn't look or sound like there was too many people there.
How was it? I was at a wedding at the Field Museum this weekend (yeah, that happened) and it didn't look or sound like there was too many people there.
It may not have sounded like it - I was in a media tent some of the time, and from the inside the audience noise was surprisingly passive - but it definitely looked like it. Lolla was cool, but only as good as whoever was performing. The Stooges and Roky Erickson were my two main faves.
I just stopped by here for the first time in days (not counting my Gospel Wants thread in the Wants section), and now I see one of my best friends in the world being roundly saluted. I feel like the late-comer with the three-day late birthday card and half-eaten bag of Ruffles that's mumbling about The Eagles and scratching himself.
Thanks for the patience, bud.
FELLAS: LET'S HAVE A (gaylord's) MEETING. JAMES IS SOLOMON BURKE.
FELLAS: LET'S HAVE A (gaylord's) MEETING. JAMES IS SOLOMON BURKE.
i admit, there is no way i could fit in a size-M shirt, but i aint as massive as solomon either! but we aint done a gaylord's in a minute, id be up for that...
FELLAS: LET'S HAVE A (gaylord's) MEETING. JAMES IS SOLOMON BURKE.
i admit, there is no way i could fit in a size-M shirt, but i aint as massive as solomon either! but we aint done a gaylord's in a minute, id be up for that...
He put me up on this excellent yet largely forgotten country funk LP:
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH
Big_Stacks"I don't worry about hittin' power, cause I don't give 'em nuttin' to hit." 4,670 Posts
Hey,
Pickwick 33 is one of the most knowledgeable, deep dudes on the 'Strut. I always read his posts with earnest and intrigue. Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but I didn't know it existed since it was posted during my move to New Jersey (and I didn't have computer access). I felt compelled to to big up such a solid dude. I should've gotten up with him when I lived up I-94 from "The Chi".
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he's a real gentleman , never snobbish and always comes out with real conversations like posts,
his posts are always informative without wanting to show off
a real treasure, would be nice to know him in person
"Don't look Ethel!"
Pickwick RULES...
I remember the first time I read a post of his, and how I immediately recognized someone who had been doing his homework for YEARS, not to impress anyone, but because that's just how much he dug the music and all the stories that go with it. Seriously great to have guys like this around the Strut.
Me too. I have shared the nan with both pickwick33 and james. Courtesy and knowledge dropping facets. There certainly are many heads of knowledge that consolidate and isolate in Chicago but one thing these two have are hearts of gold. They both treat the ladies just as nice as the men. And they are humble to their fans. (ie. Caviccia needs to clean out his pm-box) These men are hard to come by these days. Record dudes and grills get scared of the other or they just don't care. Their honesty to music on the board and outside this window is always highly appreciated. James' sense of humor is one of a kind. I return to Soulstrut just to make sure I'm updated with their threads. But not to be confused by the two JAMES. They are not the same dude.
Too Big UPS *and heart* to pickwick33 and james
(...and props to long lost TerryClubbup for introducing me to both of 'em dudes)
JAMESON is also a decent drink.
yes sir, JAMES iz the man...cheers to good people!
"Stevie Wonder the Rock Revolutionary!".....
Between Lollapalooza, the Roky Erickson show and sleeping over at a ladyfriend's house, I have not been near a computer since yesterday afternoon. I finally come home to check up on the Strut, and NOW look!!
I don't wanna come off like I'm full of myself, but all I can say is...thanks, each and every last one of you, for putting up with my freaky-ass posts for the past three years! [/b]! Hope we can all go out to have some Indian food one of these days! (And I won't walk out on the check!)
If you're in the Chicago area tonight (or next Friday), come on out to me and John Ciba's soul night at the Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) and holler at us - you'll see how much of a mystery man I am!
And I've been waiting for somebody (other than Johmbolaya and Luck) to bust me out on being sneaky and changing the subject heads...I was gonna blame it on Batmon or somebody, but it's too late now.
Not to change the subject but here's another dude long overdue for an appreciation thread.
Exactly. I always enjoy reading what he has to say. Fave poster for sure.
I will
What did you think of this show???
Did he say anything besides "Thank Yew"?
I totally buy into this Pickwick appreciation....you constantly amaze me with your music smarts......you deserve and live up to the hype.
Excellent! Between that show, Lollapalooza and last year's Intonation fest, he pretty much killed it all three times. (But this year he didn't do the ultra-catchy "I Think Of Demons!")
No. Matter of fact, that's an apt description of his stage patter right there.
All is forgotten. Did you ever get your coke?
Seriously, dude is heavily appreciated.
How was it? I was at a wedding at the Field Museum this weekend (yeah, that happened) and it didn't look or sound like there was too many people there.
It may not have sounded like it - I was in a media tent some of the time, and from the inside the audience noise was surprisingly passive - but it definitely looked like it. Lolla was cool, but only as good as whoever was performing. The Stooges and Roky Erickson were my two main faves.
JohnBook is one of the GOATs. 'Nice Guy' doesn't begin to cover it.
A side of JP I never knew.
I just stopped by here for the first time in days (not counting my Gospel Wants thread in the Wants section), and now I see one of my best friends in the world being roundly saluted. I feel like the late-comer with the three-day late birthday card and half-eaten bag of Ruffles that's mumbling about The Eagles and scratching himself.
Thanks for the patience, bud.
FELLAS: LET'S HAVE A (gaylord's) MEETING. JAMES IS SOLOMON BURKE.
i admit, there is no way i could fit in a size-M shirt, but i aint as massive as solomon either!
Gravitas, JP. Gravitas
Pickwick 33 is one of the most knowledgeable, deep dudes on the 'Strut. I always read his posts with earnest and intrigue. Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but I didn't know it existed since it was posted during my move to New Jersey (and I didn't have computer access). I felt compelled to to big up such a solid dude. I should've gotten up with him when I lived up I-94 from "The Chi".
Peace,
Big Stacks from Kakalak