Weckl special night

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September 20th, 2004, 07:13 PM
Mr.Groover

Well...when I went to see Dave at Catalina on Friday night I had a big surprise. I got to meet two of the nicest guys in LA who is responsible for making this website so special and important. Steve Holmes and Jon thibault. It was a pleasure for me to meet you guys. Both of you are really nice and very very funny. I had a great time watching Dave w/ you guys. Although I thought Dave "wasn't on his best shape on that day" but it is always inspiring to watch him play. That night was also a special night for me because for some reason after watching weckl for so many times, I got the feeling just to ask him if he could give me his pairs of sticks after the show was over...and I got them! It is something that I will keep for myself for the rest of my life. Its so cool...I felt like a 11 years old kid who never got a chance to see his idol.

So, after meeting Steve and Jon, got Dave weckl sticks, guess now who I got a pleasure to meet? Dave weckl's mom. The one which we all should thank for. She was just a old sweet lady who just moved to LA from St. Louis. She told me some really nice stories about Dave which I will share w/ you guys some other time.

Anyways, I just thought it would be interesting to share some of those great moments that I had w/ you guys since I don't post too many things here at the forum.

Steve and Jon...you guys are awesome!!!
Hope to see you guys again soon and...I'm really anxious to know some of the guys from here(HOD) who lives in LA.
Hope to meet you guys some day. Steve told me that you guys are great people.

Thank you everyone and God Bless you all,
Mr.Groover
September 20th, 2004, 07:17 PM
cjbdrm

Congratulations!

Now, let's hear the stories! Don't keep us hanging like that!
September 20th, 2004, 07:24 PM
jonthibault

Thanks, bro. That was a fun night. Dave's phrasing just kills me. Too bad Stevie Wonder wasn't at OUR show!

We'll have to do it again sometime.
September 20th, 2004, 10:28 PM
Steve Holmes

Indeed it was a good hang.

Weckl exceeded my expectations that night, I was really blown away. It was nice not being familiar with the material (for a change)..hearing the Elektric band play new stuff was cool.

I could have done without the Scientologists going from person to person in line and selling the CD for $21.50. Those sheep need serious rescuing.
September 21st, 2004, 12:45 AM
WecklsMechanic

Just another note.......

Inside info because I know Dave........

Dave's mom is in town because Dave's dad is sick. Dave had his parents come to live in L.A. so Dave can manage the doctors that are caring for his ailing fathers health.

If any of you on the website are religious, maybe give a "shout out" and a prayer for Dave's father. I was really sad to hear that from Dave. Saw a definete look of sorrow on his face when he told me, looked like tears wanted to come out. So if his playing is a little off, it might be because of the great ordeal he's going thru trying to save his dads life. Shakey ground to say the least.

John
September 21st, 2004, 02:02 PM
Mr.Groover

THanks for the info John. I noticed that Dave had a really sad look when he was playing on that night. From some point I also had the feeling that Dave wasn't concentrating on the music very hard. He seemed to be worry on something, you know! He played awesome as usual, of course, but since I knew the Elektric Band new materials...he played very hmmm...I don't know!!! He just seemed really tired also!!! I will be praying for him!!

Mr.Groover
September 21st, 2004, 04:14 PM
shedder

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Holmes:
I could have done without the Scientologists going from person to person in line and selling the CD for $21.50. Those sheep need serious rescuing.

my thoughts exactly.
September 21st, 2004, 04:15 PM
FuseU1

Quote:

I could have done without the Scientologists going from person to person in line and selling the CD for $21.50. Those sheep need serious rescuing

That's absolutely ridiculous... [img]eek.gif[/img] [img]confused.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_down.gif[/img]

Quote:

any of you...maybe give a "shout out" and a prayer for Dave's father. I was really sad to hear that from Dave. Saw a definete look of sorrow on his face when he told me, looked like tears wanted to come out. So if his playing is a little off...

WORD. Don't have to tell us twice. Shout out to the HB 'warriors' in the house...on it. Thx for the Heads Up, WM.
We're with ya, Dave.

[ September 21, 2004 01:42 PM: Message edited by: FuseU1 ]
September 21st, 2004, 04:39 PM
likedachuch

prayers goin' up, w-mech!
September 21st, 2004, 05:05 PM
beat Hit

Quote:

If any of you on the website are religious, maybe give a "shout out" and a prayer for Dave's father

[img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] DEFINITELY!!!

Quote:

I could have done without the Scientologists going from person to person in line and selling the CD for $21.50. Those sheep need serious rescuing.

Those closest to us are the ones who REALLY know what we're all about. Reading what Hubbard's own son had to say about his father reveals A LOT...

[ September 21, 2004 02:17 PM: Message edited by: Beat Hit ]
September 21st, 2004, 05:52 PM
FuseU1

Quote:

Those closest to us are the ones who REALLY know what we're all about. Reading what Hubbard's own son had to say about his father reveals A LOT...

Hey, BH, bro.
I might be misunderstanding you, here. Could you please clarify? [Esp on the "LRH's son thing" - link?]...thx [img]redface.gif[/img] [img]cool.gif[/img]

[ September 21, 2004 04:32 PM: Message edited by: FuseU1 ]
September 21st, 2004, 07:10 PM
beat Hit

Fuse... No I am not... Just do some diggin and find out what his son had to say.
September 21st, 2004, 07:29 PM
FuseU1

Gotcha'. Thx.
[Didn't think so...you meant in the context of LRH's son ("those who are closest...")...I jes' knew I'se confused] [img]wink.gif[/img] ...

[ September 21, 2004 04:33 PM: Message edited by: FuseU1 ]
September 21st, 2004, 08:23 PM
neber_dude

So is Chick Corea actually a Scientologist? [img]frown.gif[/img]
September 21st, 2004, 09:00 PM
beat Hit

BTW...

He had more than one son... I am referring to L. Ron Hubbard Jr.

Search for an interview he did in 1983 for Penthouse.
September 22nd, 2004, 02:37 PM
sjj123

I love Vinnies playing and all but that Weckl....man that guy is so musical and smooth. I feel he is in a league all his own. Hoping to see him in Ithaca, NY in November w. the Elektric Band!!
September 22nd, 2004, 06:28 PM
FuseU1

Sorry, I didn't mean to sidetrack the last subject...
...Keeping Dave [W] & his family in our thoughts & prayers, that is...