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Tim
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USA
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 Posted - 03/02/2004 : 06:01:54 [Permalink]
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Gezza...
Planning a trip like this one seems almost impossible to me. If I were to tour the USA, I'm not sure how I would prioritize the itinerary. There are a few things I would do that most would not. As Trish mentioned, I'd visit Ansel Adam's favorite parks like the Sierra Nevadas or King's Canyon before I'd visit LA, but that's just my point of view. But, if you're a guitar player and in So. Cal. you might like to visit the Rickenbacker guitar factory in Santa Ana, Ca. or the National guitar factory in San Luis Obispo.
Monument Valley in Utah seems more intriguing than the Grand Canyon in my opinion. For a great vista, the Sierra's or the Rockies seem like the mountains to see. But, for cultural reasons, I'd prefer the Ozarks and the Appalachians. Plus, nothing beats the autumn colors of the Appalachian Mountains.
All I'm trying to say is that the interests of you and your wife are the primary considerations.
That said, if the Blues is one of y'all's major interests, here's the southern tour...First stop Dallas. The Deep Ellum section of Dallas is one of the earliest homes for the Blues. This was the stomping grounds of the great Blind Lemon Jefferson back in the twenties. Today, there are a few real Blues clubs scattered in among the tourist traps and Pop clubs.
Next stop--Austin. Austin is the home of one of the most famous Blues clubs in the world--Antones. (Antones' official website seems to be under construction) It's also the center for the modern Texas Blues sound, and home base to the late great Stevie Ray Vaughn. Stevie's brother Jimmy, (a former member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds), now carries on the legacy.
While in Central Texas, I suggest a slight diversion from the Blues to check out the local Tejano sounds. This is another form of American roots music that lives on. There is probably some good Tejano shows on the road from Austin to San Antonio.
The last stop in Texas would be Houston. Houston has a wonderful history of guitar driven Texas Blues. Johnny Copeland was my favorite, but he too has passed away.
After Texas, we take I-10 on into Louisiana. The diversity of music in Louisiana is beyond any other state. We have it all from Zydeco to Country and from Jazz to Blues. Lafayette is the center of the French language based musical genres of Cajun and Zydeco.
Past Lafayette, and down US Highway 90 toward New Orleans you'll find more Cajun and Zydeco, plus a unique blend called Swamp Pop,(sort of Blue-eyed soul meets the simple Louisiana sound). Plus, there is some Blues in Houma where Tab Benoit is openning up a http://www.houmatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dl |
"We got an issue in America. Too many good docs are gettin' out of business. Too many OB/GYNs aren't able to practice their -- their love with women all across this country." Dubya in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 9/6/2004
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Tim
SFN Regular
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2004 : 06:50:44 [Permalink]
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I forgot to mention...if you're headed to the Carolinas, there is at least one good surfing beach there. That would be Cape Hatteras. Unfortunately, east coast waves really suck in the summertime.
I used to surf Florida beaches, mostly Spanish House at Sebastian Inlet, New Smyrna and big wind chop back home at Hobe Sound. But, that was a long, long time ago before I packed up my bags to move to Louisiana, get a job in the oilfields and save money for school....I never saved money, didn't make it to college and never left Cajun country. And, you know, I've never regretted it either. |
"We got an issue in America. Too many good docs are gettin' out of business. Too many OB/GYNs aren't able to practice their -- their love with women all across this country." Dubya in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 9/6/2004
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gezzam
SFN Regular
Australia
751 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2004 : 20:32:53 [Permalink]
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Tim, you have gone over and above the call of duty here, it's going to take me a whole day to get through all this
Thanks so much for the effort |
Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it's a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from.
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Tim
SFN Regular
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2004 : 01:36:03 [Permalink]
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Gezza...I ran across something you might enjoy.
http://www.americandreamsafari.com/index.php?target=hmix&mode=hm
I think this guy may offer a similar excursion down Route 66, or at least, he did at one time. Anyway, it comes with the '55 Caddy.
here's another that is from a real Anthropologist that loves what he does, or at least used to. I think Junior's ill now.
http://www.deltablues.net/
Enjoy...
Edited to add;
This is a must see, or stay a spell...
http://www.shackupinn.com/ |
"We got an issue in America. Too many good docs are gettin' out of business. Too many OB/GYNs aren't able to practice their -- their love with women all across this country." Dubya in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 9/6/2004
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| Edited by - Tim on 03/13/2004 01:39:21 |
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