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Mark Morrison - Sunday, July 13th, 2008
What a cool evening "gitaway" in the fierce Texas heat! Even though I ended up having to solo from Houston it was more than worth it to meet the friendly folks at the Bugle Boy and to hear Jimi Lee. I really appreciated the ambiance of listening at the Bugle Boy. Evelyne - Friday, June 20th, 2008 Had a wonderful time last weekend at the Bugle Boy. Absolutely worth the trip from Fort Worth, TX. Terrific music. Friendly, warm reception from the owner and volunteers. I plan to come back in August. You are a fantastic discovery! Brad & Georgia Witt - Monday, April 28th, 2008 Lane...your venue did not disappoint! Great night with The Stone Coyotes. We will be back, but without the cumbersome RV *S*. Also... the best malt I've had in many years. Thanks for being there. david romero - Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 without a doubt, one of the finest places to hear live music - almost like being in your own living room - i had the opportunity to perform there a couple of months back and it was a great experience Rick Vidrine - Monday, January 7th, 2008 Lane, I had such a great time this weekend. Eliza, then Terri and Lloyd. Wow, Can it get any better? Your venue is just fantastic. The respect that is given to the artists and patrons is second to none. I will be back and will let others know of your place.. Kudo's, Rick Barry and Joan - Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 Lane, We enjoyed your website and think you are doing a great job. Hope it will always be successful and wishing you the best of everything. Hope to see you soon one of these days. Craig & Jocelyn - Monday, December 3rd, 2007 We had been looking at your website for weeks wishing that you weren't two hours away. We finally sucked it up and made the trip. At the end of the drive we found a perfect environment for anyone who loves live music. It was like hanging out in your own living room, except the offerings of both frosty adult beverages and finely brewed joe are better than in your own kitchen. And a "no talking" policy? Woooo hoooo! You must really love music! Our almost perfect trip was ruined when on our drive home we figured out we had left our visa at The Bugle Boy which was 60 miles behind us. But a quick phone call had Lane assuring us she had our card and would get it back to us. Just two days later an envelop from The Bugle Boy arrived with the visa, just in time to start holiday shopping! Many thanks to Lane and her team for the energy it must take to run a place so committed to quality live music. And much appreciation for fixing a problem we created! That's the type of service that is rare and something to be proud of. Looking forward to visiting again soon. Michael and Sandy Bruce - Monday, December 3rd, 2007 Lane, What an inviting venue and staff you have! Mary Cutrufello was superb (as always)--Thank you for having her! Great to meet all of you....we'll be back Beth - Monday, September 24th, 2007 Hi Lane, Just wanted to let you know how VERY much I enjoyed seeing Patrice Pike last Friday night at The Bugle Boy. As always, she was awesome, but seeing her at your venue was a very special experience. This was my first trip to The Bugle Boy, but it definitely will not be my last! I loved the place--its energy, the intimate setting, and the friendly people. I can assure you I will be back often! You can guarantee that I will be there any time Patrice plays! I'll bring my "posse" next time! I'll be telling all of my friends what an incredible place you have! See you soon! Take care, Beth the "San Antonio girls" - Thursday, August 23rd, 2007 The Bugle Boy feels like home, no matter who is playing on stage. Thanks for bringing the warmth and incredible sounds of this place to the YouTube world. Now, we can get our Bugle Boy fix online until the next time we're able to get to LaGrange! -- the "San Antonio girls" Milton Wilson - Monday, August 20th, 2007 Lane, Pat, Pete, Charlotte, Saturday night was our 5th visit to The Bugle Boy and, as always, we loved it! The quality of the talent, the friendliness and professionalism of all of you, and, especially, the great sound of the house has made for a great experience every time. I spread the word at every opportunity and I know I'm not the only evangalist for The Bugle Boy, so hopefully the crowds will grow. Thanks again for a great listening room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Milton & Anna Wilson Houston & Round Top The McCrackens - Thursday, July 19th, 2007 Lane, over the last 4 months we have visited the Bugle Boy once or twice a week. We have not been disappointed-Your talent is outstanding----Even acts we have never heard of excel. Today I looked at our Bastrop paper and saw our entertainment section highlighting you and this Saturdays's show featuring Albert and Gage. It is sbout time. Bugle Boy and your outstanding staff is finally being recognized by the rest of central Texas. Lane; In todays hectic world, people need something to look forward to. It is attending your venues that really highlight our lives. I guess we are just damn lucky to have you and the Bugle Boy. Others will follow us as you grow--It is just the beginning, Lane--- Thank You for being there for us--Janet and Mac Kaylyn Groves - Monday, June 25th, 2007 Dear Lane, I just wanted to express again, what a wonderful time we had at the Bugle Boy. The people we met were so much fun, and the artist you had was extremely talented. Robert Frith is a true entertainer. The friend who was with me is a very talented writer. She wrote a blog about our trip to Schulenburg and, of course, part of it is about The Bugle Boy. If you care to read it, her blog is at xanga.com and she writes under "jazzidiom", scroll down to "What a Life". (The Bugle Boy site won't allow me to post her web address.) She also posted some pictures she took. Again, we had a great time on Friday night and plan to make the trip again some time. Thanks for all your hard work and great hospitality! Sincerely, Kaylyn Groves Kim Miller - Monday, June 18th, 2007 Lane, I loved your Sydney Smith quote, "All musical people seem to be happy, it is to them the engrossing pursuit, almost the only innocent and unpunished passion." Here´s one, for the proprietors of music, such as yourself, as spoken by Allen Shamblin at the memorial service for Bruce Rouse of Austin's Rouse House Concerts: "I could be biased, but in my opinion there are few professions that depend more on faith than songwriting. Often before a songwriter sits down to write a song he or she must first confront and slay the dragons of doubt, fear, loneliness and depression to name a few. And all of this while battling the voices that taunt and whisper, "go get a real job," "no body cares," and "hey buddy, you´re wasting your time." It is for this reason I believe Providence looks down with merciful eyes and honors the songwriters´ faith by placing believers and encouragers in our lives. Bruce Rouse was a believer and encourager…" Allen Shamblin, eulogy for Bruce Rouse 2005 Thank you, Lane, for doing what you do. All the artists I know applaud you for your vision and venue. I look forward to playing there again for my record release in September. Luv ya, Kim Miller craig - Saturday, June 9th, 2007 Sat. 9th Your in for a treat this evening with Hamilton Loomis. Never miss him when he's in the area. Have property in your area and will check in on a regular basis. Craig, League City Janet and Mac - Sunday, May 13th, 2007 Dear Lane and friends, Its the McCrackens again--If we had a choice of Jimmy Buffet or Lary Joe Taylor coming to your Bugle Boy, it would now be LJT. After seeing him and group perform Friday night, we experienced a genuine entertainer. The Bugle Boy is a "Laid Back" venue and so was LJT. We felt we were at Shorty's or the beach at Port A. Friday night we listened and did we ever listen. Lane--You Know how to book em'. And as our friend Gillian states, " I could come and just sit in the Buggle Boy, even if no act is there. "Yall" are appreciated--I think we now will "coast' on down to the coast. Janet and Mac Richard Goswick - Friday, April 6th, 2007 CONGRATULATIONS. I just read the article in Texas Music (Spring 07 issue). That is one fantastic article. And you deserve the great review. It's been a long road but I'm so happy and proud to see such great progress. The Bugle Boy is finely getting it just recognition. Keep up the music coming. See you all soon. Richard Goswick Mac and Janet McCracken - Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 Lane , Your place is addictive. Over the past few weeks we have seen, Sugar Bayou, Gerry O'Bierne, Storyhill, and just last friday those two grat ladies who kept us laughing along with their vocals. We will be there Friday to see Rex perform. Lane, When we are at the Bugle Boy, we forget about the outside world. You and staff are so acconodating to all. You are going to get tired of seeing us every week, but you can not beat it for genuine entertainment. It sure tops going to a movie for the same price. In this day and age one has to look foreward to something--Its the Bugle Boy for us. Michael & Gladys Penello - Monday, March 19th, 2007 Just purchased the C-D Live at The bugle boy, Enjoying the music and will look foward to future C-D Volume 2.If we are ever passing through we would be sure to put The Bugle Boy on our list of places to visit. Judy Feigal - Tuesday, December 19th, 2006 Hi Lane! It was great to see you last Sat. night. Wish we could have seen the entire performance. I just wanted you to know that John and I love your new CD "Live At the Bugle Boy", Vol. 1! We've played it several times. What a wonderful accomplishment to you and all the others who made it possible. We're looking forward to Volume 2! We'll see you soon and Merry Christmas!!! Love, Judy & John Jeanette Upshaw - Thursday, December 14th, 2006 Went to your place for the first time a few weeks ago (Steven Fromholz and Vince Bell) and really enjoyed the performances and your music venue. I'm from Houston and go to local places like the Mucky Duck and Anderson Fair as well as travelling to Crockett, TX occasionally and visiting Camp Street Cafe there where the Gillette Bros do a fantastic job (just as you have done). The small music venues are great! Herb Agan - Monday, December 11th, 2006 Thanks for all you're doing to make things happen at the BB. All your energy and love was so evident Saturday night with Ruthie and the great audience. I was invited by Brett and Karen at the last minute with " you won't be disappointed!" I was very blessed by the night...just what I needed. Now that I have been "to the mountain", I will surely return. Have a great Christmas and a happy Holiday!! Herb Agan Diane Houston - Monday, December 4th, 2006 Lane, Thanks for the great CD, Live at the Bugle Boy volume 1. I can't seem to stop listening to it. The music and words fill me with love and inspiration. Looking forward to volume 2. You're an extraordinary woman with a remarkable way of seeing above and beyond what is ordinary. Warm hugs, Diane Tor - Monday, December 4th, 2006 Hi back in Norway now. Will always remember the special atmosphere and the unreal hospitality of the hosts and guests at the Bugle Boy. We ended up there by chance, now we are very grateful we did. Will never forget it! Merry Xmas everybody !! Best Regards Tor (one of the norwegians) Eddie "Edge" Ferranti - Monday, October 16th, 2006 Hey! Had a marvelous time covering the Stone Coyotes Sunday! Hope you enjoyed them too. That placed rocked with great tunes!!! I'll send ya some killer pics down the line..........lookin' forward to seeing you in the future at a very unique venue! God Bless, Eddie "Edge" Ferranti Houston Music Review Dee Dee Guest - Monday, October 2nd, 2006 Lane, I came up for the Antique Festival in Round Top, but I have to say my best find was The Bugle Boy. I love the atmosphere, the concept, and what amazing talent. I was introduced to the wonderful talents of Sharon Bousquet, Kim Miller, and Richard Bowden. Please put me on the mailing list and I will keep checking the website. Outstanding! Dee Dee Guest Whitey Conwell - Tuesday, September 5th, 2006 Lane, I want to thank you for having me at The Bugle Boy. I've played thousands of gigs across the U.S. and Europe but I've never played in such a unique and intimate setting. The Bugle Boy is really in a class by itself! Please keep me in mind for your 2007 calendar. Again, thank you and the best of luck to The Bugle Boy and to you personally. Regards, Whitey Conwell Deborah Collier - Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 Was looking around on the BB website because it's been just way toooo long since my ears(& spirit) have had a fix!I am planning on planting myself at the BB soon! Also, I wanted to say "Howdee-doodle" to Ms. Ronnie in NY! We have some great photos of you in your bright red top hat with your red lipstick on, the night of the Dr. Kracker debut. Also some great photos with THE Dr. Kracker, for you, Lane. (Great photo of Roy, too!) I'll make my way to one of those photo copy machines with my CD and send ya'll some prints. (or hand deliver?) All the Love and Light~~Debbie (Duck) Collier w/Tres Lunas Roni - Sunday, July 9th, 2006 HOWDY!!!!!!!! This is Roni the loveable barista in Manhattan baby! I just wanted to say hi to all my friends down south. To tell Pete he's still weird, Pat S we're still red headed step children, and Lane to keep that tiny corner of La Grange insane, but most importantly to tell you that I love you all and miss you and this 14 year old doesnt forget you.Also to any newbies reading this the bugle boy IS the hippest, coolest, swankest, most totally awesome spot in texas and you better get yourself down there before the show is sold out and you miss all the beer, coffe, jokes, music, fun, and all around good time. over and out. Truly yours, Roni Sanford Duggan Flanakin - Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 If you have made the Round Top Register -- the world's greatest local newspaper -- you have truly "made it." Nancy and I laugh out loud reading this wonderful journalistic stuff.... Judy Feigal - Wednesday, June 7th, 2006 Hi Lane! We really enjoyed seeing you and getting to see Tracie Lynn again. She´s one of my favorites! I thought they did a fantastic job. I hope she books another slot at the Bugle Boy as we won´t miss it if she does. I really like what you´ve done with the Bugle Boy since we were there last. I like how you have the furniture arranged and the tables, etc. It´s a much more intimate setting now which is great. Anyhoo, just wanted to touch base and let you know how much we enjoyed the show. People who haven´t experienced The Bugle Boy don´t know what they´re missing! I´m going to try and get a new couple who just moved into our subdivision in LaGrange to come to one of the shows. I know they´d like it. You´re doing a great job with everything, so keep up the good work! J Take care and hope to see you soon! Judy Ed and Mary - Tuesday, June 6th, 2006 Simply: The Bugle Boy is the Best in our area! Best: * listening room * best sound system * best selection of artists Thanks for being here and staying so dependable..... Wayne and Les - Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 How does the Bugle Boy attract the "creme de la creme" for your listening pleasure? It is all about sound. Readers, if you think you have heard your favorite muscian at their best, wait until you have heard them at the Bugle Boy! The sound quality of the room is unparrelled. Combine that with the attention to detail provided to the artist by the sound master Pete and festive mood that erupts when Lane and her staff work their charm, the Bugle Boy provides a listening experience that New Yorkers can only dream about. You get the sound quality of Carnegie Hall, with the intimacy of your living room. Sandy - Wednesday, May 17th, 2006 Lane, I can´t let what to me is a rather odd twist of fate pass without comment. That I would have received an invitation from Wildflower Records to a showcase event in Austin is down right bizarre. That I would actually attend the event was completely unlikely. Our meeting at the event was a just fortuitous chance happening that gave me a fresh view of what was going on in the music business. Now two months latter (to the very day) I´m for the first time talking to this guy (Rene Lawrence) working in a gun shop and indoor pistol range in Duncanville, Texas, and I find he knows all about you and The Bugle Boy plus he´s a musician of some renowned that knows or has performed with just about every musician or group I´ve followed since the ´60s. Too weird. I´m beginning to feel that it is my destiny to become one of your customers. And if your business generates this kind of karma, you should consider franchising. You may be on to something here better than Starbucks. Best regards (and keep me on your e-mailing list), Mike - Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 Hey was at your place to view plumtucker and wow i must say you have a great place there! I think its wonderful how you open your doors to young artist mostly to give them a shot! I will be back for more. I know that i did not like the bar thing any more and its hard to go to a bar with a band playing and having to deal with the drunks!! Even though i did have 2 wonderful glassies of wine!!!!!! You have a great enviornment there and it is very warm and open feeling! Great job and thankyou so much for offering a place for people with a strong love for music! I am mostly a folk bluegrass and celtic listiner but am always open for new things. I belive the name of the woman working was Lane and i must say her voice sounds so relaxing to us! She did a great job and sounds like she should be a radio DJ! Take care and thanks for the wonderful spot! -MIKE- Ed and Mary - Saturday, April 29th, 2006 Lane, Well last night was great, as usual. The Bugle Boy is a wonderful place to come to listen to amazing talent and we have been very pleased to become one of your regulars. The sound system and Pete make such a difference in the music quality. And your wait staff is such a pleasure to be around. Keep up the good work. We can't wait to get there again.... Patrick Hurley - Wednesday, April 19th, 2006 Hello from Ireland, Just a quick note to say how much I am enjoying your podcasts. Great shows and great taste in terms of the artists you have at your venue. Many happy hours of listening here! Many thanks, Patrick Hurley Dublin, Ireland janet, kevin & leti - Saturday, April 1st, 2006 Hi Lane, We came over from Austin a few weeks ago to see Buddy Mondlock and we will be talking about that night for a long time to come. Getting to see Buddy live is always wonderful. Getting to see Buddy at The Bugle Boy was sublime. What a fantastic place you've created! The best sounding, most comfortable and friendliest venue any of us have ever been to! An easy drive from Austin too. We are telling everyone we know about The Bugle Boy. Thanks for the hospitality and a very memorable night of music. Ellen Prewett - Tuesday, March 28th, 2006 Lane - I just spent a wonderful 5 days at a songwriting workshop with Jimmie Dale Gilmore. I told him about the Bugle Boy, and he said that was twice in two days he had heard something good about LaGrange. I told him what a great place the Bugle Boy is to play music and listen to music, and that I thought he would like to play there. What do you think? I bet you could book him. Let me know, I will volunteer, put up chairs and pick up trash, whatever. Ellen Prewett 979 540 8748 Lisa & Jessica - Wednesday, March 1st, 2006 Hey there! We just love the Bugle Boy and were blessed to experience it once again this last Saturday for the Mad Agnes show. What an amazing trio - such tight harmonies and beautifully written songs! As usual, Lane was there with her warm smile to greet us. :-) If you haven't yet been to the Bugle Boy, we urge you to get there as soon as possible. It's worth the drive from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, or even New York! There are plenty of bed and breakfasts to suit your needs if you don't want to drive home after the show and you'll find lots to do and see around town any day of the week (check out the chamber of commerce website for more info). The Bugle Boy rocks! We'll be back soon! Thanks, Jessica and Lisa Suzanne Mitchell - Monday, February 20th, 2006 Hello Lane. We just got home from Eliza Gilkyson's wonderful show at the Bugle Boy. What a delightful afternoon. we will definitely be back to the Bugle Boy for more music. Thanks! suzanne and richard, Houston TX Paul and Rebecca Marsh - Friday, February 10th, 2006 We were there last night to hear Storyhill...GREAT concert as usual, guys! LOVED the Bugle Boy--first time there. Also LOVED Amy Speace and bought her album. Can't wait to go back! Thanks for a great evening. Pancho Howze - Friday, December 2nd, 2005 Eliza G! As my sportswriter buddy likes to say, "That was a monster!" The BB is filling a big live-music jones for this guy and Fayette County. Right on, Lane, keep 'em coming. Richie Williams - Wednesday, September 14th, 2005 Bonjour, I just wanted to THANK YOU GUYS for having kellye Gray. I've known kellye for 17 years and hadn't seen her preform since 1998. I just wanted to let you know how much i enjoyed your establishment. Take Care... RICHIE WILLIAMS Eddie Yarbrough - Tuesday, September 13th, 2005 My husband, Ron, and I met up with the Ducketts, Peter Lott & Vicki Landers to see the Sherpas on Sun. Just wanted to tell you that I have been bragging on The Bugle Boy ever since. It's an exceptional venue with great seating, sound, service AND air conditioning that really works (very important to us middle-aged gals!). It's a long drive but worth it. Thanks again for coming to work on your day off! Hopefully we can catch another show real soon - your schedule is impressive. Eddie Wayne Penello - Tuesday, July 12th, 2005 We live in Houston, weekend in Fayetteville and the only reason we go to La Grange is for the music and company at the Bugle Boy! Duggan Flanakin - Tuesday, July 12th, 2005 Earlier in the week (Wednesday), the wife and I trekked out to LaGrange (which Charlie Robison - speak of the devil - said was too damn hot! - and it was!, but we were thankfully inside) to the Bugle Boy coffeehouse and music venue to hear Louisiana refugee and former Bostonian (though not a sports fan!) Mary Gauthier. I went because Gurf Morlix produced her last two CD's and Gurf does not waste his time with inferior talent. Mary had picked up a German guitarist (whom she ran into in Nashville) named Tom Jutz, and man was he good - some riffs reminded me of Buddy Miller! More storyteller than singer, Gauthier admitted her perplexity that conservative talk show host Laura Ingraham (who does have breast cancer) has featured Mary's new CD Mercy Now on her own website. Then she sang the song, and shugged her shoulders (I figure anyone with breast cancer needs a little mercy). But then Laura also plugs guys like Slaid Cleaves and Bob Schneider. She LIKES Austin music, and who knows - if she moved here she might have to change her politics. I presume Mary's scheduled show at Shady Grove the next night may have been canceled due to the huge downpour that finally broke our 35-day drought. So we were very fortunate to get to hear her in what may be one of the finest music venues for acoustic music this side of Anderson Fair. Lane Gosnay and Christie Claxton (a singer-songwriter herself) run the place, serve good lattes, good wines, and even a little beer and other stuff for the folks, and one of their finest customers has just built a nice patio out back for the smoking society. Inside, I am reminded of the Carousel (similar roof lines), but with a huge difference. No one talks during the songs, everyone's eyes are glued on the performers, and you can hear every word and every note because you are in a room that seats 80 (some very comfortably in couches you may have to reserve early) and you are always close to the action. If folks can drive to Gruene Hall or Alice's Restaurant or even Poodies or (god forbid!) Johnny Nicholas' Hilltop Cafe, they can drive to LaGrange and be very very very satisfied. Patrice Pike is one of many who will perform there later this year, but I would recommend Eric Taylor on August 13! Duggan's Music blog can be read at http://flanfire.blogspot.com Suna Kneisley - Friday, July 8th, 2005 Thank you Lane & Christy. What a treat to hear Sharon Bousquet's beautiful voice and amazing guitar in a gorgeous acoustic environment. The Bugle Boy is truly a listening room par excellence. I'd fly out from California again to hear Sharon at the Bugle Boy. Sign me up for the next show! Tres Lunas - Wednesday, July 6th, 2005 We can hardly come up with adequate accolades for the Bugle Boy. Let's start with "the best acoustics we have ever experienced." Add to that the easy drive to La Grange, hassle-free parking, wonderful coffees and smoothies made in the blender with a silencer (thank you for that, Lane and Christy!)-- and fine wines and imported beers. Once you discover the Bugle Boy it will be one of your favorite venues. If you can't make it to our show, please be sure to visit the website and choose another evening to attend from the top-notch performers listed on the calendar. We bet that you will become a regular once you hear how good music can sound in an intimate concert hall which creates its own "surround sound." For more information and listings, visit http://www.thebugleboy.com We hope to see you soon! Ann, Billie and Debbie Queen Esther - Thursday, June 30th, 2005 hi, honey! i'm sorry i didn't write sooner but we had to hit the ground running just as soon as we got back. i don't think i'm going to fully land and deflate until after the july 4th weekend, when things get back to normal: the residency will be overwith and we'll be in the studio, working on new songs. that's why christy's song request was so timely. i can't thank you enough for letting me sing in your lovely space. both of you were so kind and hospitable to us and made us feel so welcome. it was the genuine warm southern connection i was looking for when i found you all on the 'net. (!!!) i know it's not happening on christy's porch anymore, but it really does feel like a true home away from home. and the audience! i loved every single one of them -- especially that pat! i'll let you know what dates we have available in the next week or so. i'm thinking late september/early october. and this time, i'm making sure that we're going to be on jody denberg's show performing live, so we can talk about you ladies all we want, and he can't stop us! love and grits, baby-- your fan queen esther info@queen-esther.com www.queen-esther.com Monica Olsen - Thursday, June 23rd, 2005 seriously-- your place has become my favorite place to see a show. that's a gift.... and worth going out of the way for. Pat & Dolores - Saturday, June 11th, 2005 Ladies, Just wanted to say "Thanks" for a very enjoyable evening last night. We came with Suzanne and Melissa to hear Zoe and visit your neat coffee house. We had a great time and plan on returning. Pat and Dolores Jinelle Boyd - Friday, June 3rd, 2005 Hope you both are doing well - we miss our time with you, and can only hope our travels bring us to your neck of the woods sooner than later. Looks like the Bugle Boy is doing great - SO nice to hear! You have tremendous talent booked there, which is not always the easiest thing to accomplish - your reputation of bringing only the best of Texas music to the folks out that way will take you very, very far. (Yes, Mother....) We're just real proud of what you guys have done and continue to do and can only hope our words of encouragement help see you through any down times. What you do is very significant to the big picture and we're here to help however we can. Take care of EACH OTHER and we'll talk to you soon. Love Jinelle :-) Mytexasmusic.com Knoel Babin - Monday, May 16th, 2005 LaGrange is a good B&B place to go on weekends, especially now that we all know you and what you & Christy are pulling off, making the live music scene come alive. I've always thought a coffee house would be a superb "cosmic" crossroads--you just never know who'll walk thru the door, like the saloons of the old West. A space where synchronicity can happen. Take care, will stay in touch, Love, Knoelbaby Babin Ann Mesrobian - Saturday, May 14th, 2005 Hi Lane, In the acoustics department you have one of the finest music venues around--if not THE finest. (you can quote Tres Lunas on that one!) I think our show at Bugle Boy may have been the first time we Lunas actually got to enjoy riding the sound waves with the audience. We usually just have faith that those speakers (which we cannot hear) deliver lovely sounds which are nothing like what the monitors on stage provide. But Bugle Boy's frame structure resonates like a big speaker and transports everyone in the room, including performers, on an uplifting audio "ride," gently delivering each listener back to their seat between tunes. Your house rule silencing cel phones and chatter creates a concert atmosphere but not a stifling one, rather, it adds to the magic of the acoustics. I experienced a personal thrill to be able to play violin sans microphone so that the violin sound was produced entirely by wooden structures--wooden violin, wooden building. What a warm glowing ambience! Wow. Anyway, just to let you know that our experience at Bugle Boy was really special, and one we look forward to doing again. Next time we must bring more folks on the ride! AM |