Bobby Lindstrom & Elkhorn Express: News

Just heading down to the honky tonk.......Yeah, the Tigoa. OK, I'll tell Rick and Eddy hello for you! I'll be home late. I love you!

I wanna thank everyone who attended the friday open mic at Java Jones - I don't know why it surprised me to have such great vibes there again, cuz it always seems to be that way, BUT it was a first of sorts for me. Robert Twitty, our video guy was sure me and Jared had been rehearsing between fridays. The fact is, the kid is jumping right in the middle of blues guitar playing, and the show friday was largely comprised of me teaching Jared what's going on blues-wise, as we played the songs, and everyone in the room was right in the middle of every note with us. That was the show. Between songs everyone contributed comments and feelings, and we tried to adjust to the group conscience, and went right ahead on 'er. I'm looking forward up the road a ways when the young Mr. Jared Gordon starts smokin'. Keep an ear open.
By the way, I've got video of the last two fridays and some good stuff on it, BUT....you know my computer mentor is Fred Flintstone....'nuff said. Will do my best to get some up when I can.
Also...I heard through the grapevine Alexius Harris made the first round cut for "America's Got Talent"...so lets give her all our support, folks. Alexius - you GO girl!

Namaste'

BL

Had to get out of the crows nest for a walk today, so took a couple of CDs with me to offset the expense of some household things I had to get. First I ran into Rex Miller who's the guy in the white straw cowboy hat you always see working everywhere in town on the landscaping, cleaning, and whatever you can imagine. Schools, the library roof, businesses, everywhere it seems. I was stoked by his energy as he bought a CD, I think just to have a souvenier, and an actual music disk with Bill Jansen on the back cover...... Behind the shelter in the middle of a roundabout.... I ran directly into Mr. Jeff Marineau, an old Fairfaxian and buddy. He was figgerin' something out for the City of Coos Bay about the building next to the old city hall...you know, across from the Hall building.... He let me share some of my story and I dont think it surprised him really. We all used to be quite amazingly bold and disregarded any authority ya know! He invested in some Elk music, too! Now my short street trek had been paid for as I walked down the alley behind the Lewis apartments where the honorable Tommy Kimm once resided. There aren't a lot of the same buldings left now, but that one's still standing - sorta. Southbound still, I peeked through the cyclone fence and saw another friend. Phil Banry, ex Beat Dragon drummer, another old Elk was heading into the BiMor station to get some cheap smokes. I hollered when he came out that I was the F.B.I. and we are finally rounding up all you former counter-culture freaks that tore this whole place to hell back in the day - anyone associated with the Elkhorn party was going to jail indefinitely. He said he understood and did I have a smoke? He's logging out of Bandon now, and had left his money at home, so we fixed him up for the time being. Oh, he's also drumming for Anthony's band at the Green Spot, and if you know of a good pickup truck for sale, let Phil know, k....... and though he feels as if he's in a play - he is anyway! On to BiMart, quickly eyeing the needles and thread, a new candle and back 'cross town.... you ever seen a crow fly back to the nest? They hardly ever go straight there, just in case any evil-doers may be casing them out, methinks. The Green Spot was quiet and I waited for traffic (believe it or not), and lo and behold I spied a fair maiden! It was Lady Leah Houghton coming out of the salon! No, the barber didn't shave another customer, but her hair looked great! Gathering a loving hug from her, I had enough energy to make it home. That's it - life at the top!

[ Once again I want you to help me send out some our your positive energy to O.W.E.N. (ol" whats er name); Also Brian Smith. who I have kept on loose touch with. He's done 9 of his 11 months of treatments, and was headed for the gym tuesday! Also Mike Worthen (Jami's hubby)...and also for Fred Girt. Thanks. Anyone I missed? OK for now then.

Namaste'

BL

I was just making an entry here, it looked like a song. 5 minutes later......it is. Yeah. TTYL!

maybe see you at Joe's Honky Tonk tonight....

Namaste

BL

Hey peeps! I wanna thank all of you who've signed the guest book, bought CD's and kept some faith. I'm still hosting the Bluesday Night Jam @ Joe's Honky Tonk, the friday Open Mic @ Java Jones, and at this moment, it looks like a couple more Elkhorn gigs are brewing....It's sunny and nippy here on the Oregon coast, and "false spring" is hypnotizing lotsa folks... I heard that term from an old timer when I was driving cab... she said two weeks every February it does this...
Still in a holding pattern while our upcoming tour is being arranged. By the way, all of you who enjoy our music: Ya might just think about buying some CDs! If you let me know, I will fix you up. Thanks!

Namaste'

BL

Hello everyone - Let's once again gather our positive energies, and in whatever manners possible, send all our good to the victims and survivors of the earthquake in Chile. I'm going to post mine, in case you don't have your own way of doing this: God, please send my love and healing energies to our brothers and sisters, men, women, children and animals affected by the earthquake in Chile. Thank you. Amen.

Namaste'

BL

Hey gang! Let's do it again. The sessions last friday were fantastic. Mr. Super-Fantastic himself (David Ford) appeared, along with the dynamic showman Michael Carrillo, the amazing young talents of Alexius Harris, Bailey Ottercreek, Jared Gordon & more....Great food, coffee and people. See you there.

Namaste'

BL

It's BLUESDAY! See you at Joe's Honky Tonk!
Namaste'
BL
p.s. Happy Birthday Mr. Bill Heckard

Hello everyone - Ever have one of those days when you HAD to take your guitar and go somewhere alone? Some pix on photo page. I worked a little more on one of my new songs: "One Step Closer". Then tonight met Garse at Joe's H.T. again and did some jammin' with my acoustic. Did some country. HA! Does that surprise you?
Namaste BL

Hey Y'all - Got a short video up of Garse and Jared Gordon jammin' at the end of last nights open mic. Also I shoulda figgered someone like Dooley would put a real live blog on the blog page, I bet he was thinking all your tongues were tied. Sounds pretty kinky huh? Don't go down that road again. Who said that?
....Don't forget to boogie....
Namaste' BL

Hello again! Tonight reminded me of something I never really experienced: Like the peace-love folk-singer thing in the sixites coffee houses...Yeah it was that cool. Didn't see any beatniks, but folks of all ages attended, and singers from 10 years old to...welll...old as me! Mr. Charlie Freak - Michael Carrillo, Jared Gordon, Jeff Torrence, Alexius Harris & her friend Siandra, Tom...last name escapes me.. then a kid maybe 10-ish....it seemed like nobody knew......last name is Ottercreek.....good singer! The room was full of good vibes. I'll get some pics up maybe tomorrow, and also videos if they came out good.

Namaste'
BL

     Ah-Right! I got my rock n roll duds on...(A TIE even) and headed north and thought I'd call Tomo to let him know I was coming for sure - Got to Hauser and found out the show was completely sold out, and there were no guest passes at all! Did a 180 and came back to the crows nest. I'll save my buck-bucks and rock another day.

     So I called Garse @ the Veterans Blues gig, and T-Bone Stone is there, so will hope to hear from him soon. He's the harmonica player that got us into Street Vibrations in 2006. The plot thickens....yes, folks, it's still rock n roll! Guess I'll work on some new songs....Got a few in the sprouting process...

     Last night Joe's Honky Tonk was witness to some good jamming as usual, and there was talk of a "Legends Of Elkhorn" show in the works....are there any bells out there left ringing? Stay tuned.

Namaste'

BL

Hello again everyone - Like Tomo says: lovers and haters - I think I just did 9 gigs in 10 days, and I am staying in the crows nest, playing house today. Got some walls washed and some pictures and posters hung, yabbered with some friends on facebook, wrote down a to-do list before I even had coffee, and seem to be in some kind of grooooove... hefferdust fills the air as new life sprouts up! The fingertips on my left hand resemble frog fingers, as they should. I've just had a ball jammin' lately. All the different musicians and friends and fans have made my life rich.
By the way, I expressed myself a little on the BLOG page here...Lemme know what you think, k?
I hear Mr. Penny Brown and Donna King have had some pecking order summits, and Mr. Brown is getting to be quite the explorer outside. He had never seen the sugar pines or ponderosas, along with the new animals I am sure he is meeting, let alone the snow. Probably going where no cat has gone before.
Last night I went down to Joe's Honky Tonk and got right in the middle of the first set, which was at a high-rollin boil. Yesterday morning I played acoustic for three hours at Java Jones, and serenaded some lovers. Didn't see any haters, cool.
Today I touched base with Sam Densmore after a long time and we seem to be in very good harmony. FUCK DAY JOBS! Oh, my, such language! I got a video up - of Elkhorn playing at Hwy 101 Harley-Davidson last summer on my facebook page. Just call me digital Bob. (huh?)
You folks have a wonderful day and to Sharon: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Namaste'

BL

Last evenings open mic jam was a lot of fun. Accompanied by Shawna Griswold.... Michael Carrillo (cajon), Tony Callendrino (bongos) and Dave Ford (acoustic guitar) came early and joined me, and it seems every time gets better. The low-volume harmonies sounded so good to me. Thanks, my friends! Also, Jared Gordon graced us again with his good energy, and Joel....can't remember his last name, but....thanks. bro....
Tomorrow morning I will be performing for Valentines Day from 10am - 1pm @ Java Jones......
I'm taking a little time today to see what all I have neglected in the past week. I played 7 gigs in 7 days, and will do 3 more gigs this week. Think I'm gonna need some help keeping up with the reporting, updating, promo, booking and such.....my six-string brain feels like Fred Flintstone driving the Enterprise......Wiiiiillllmmmaaaaa!!?? (chuckle)
BTW, all is well in the crows nest.....

Namaste'

BL

Hello everyone, and a special hello to those of you who got here from Facebook. I'm attempting to do what few computer-illiterate musicians have done. John Dooley and I looked like Fred and Barney today, trying to get him on there. Wiiiiiilmaaaa!!! Open the DOOR!!! Bam-Bam-Bam!!
Anyway, I am heading up the coast to sit in with Paul Biondi this evening, and it will be a special night for me. Not only haven't I played with Paul for quite a while, BUT also Mike Anderson is going to be there! Now it's been a REALLY long time since I had the pleasure of pickin' with him. I am sure he SMOKES the guitar by now! I'll give you all a report sometime after.

Namaste'

BL

p.s. Charlie Freak @ Rogers Zoo pics (from last night) are up!

Hey everyone! Rodgers was hoppin' tonight and Da Freak was hot. I filled in during a break with my acoustic & some help from Spike Vaughn. Got some pics, but will wait til tomorrow to get them up. By the way, facebook is rockin'! You should go check out the new video on my page!

Namaste'

BL

I went to Java Jones last night to drop off some posters for the new CD, and for my Valentines Day gig there, and Alexis Harris was playing. She's an amazingly talented ten year old singer/sonrwriter/guitarist. When she took a break, the folks all agreed I should play for them and I happened to have my guitar in my van.... I sang a few songs, then Jered (don't know his last name), a young long haired guy sat in with me for a few more blues tunes, and before the night was through, I had agreed to come back this morning and perform the lunch hour. Then Alexis got back up and I sneaked over to the front table and accompanied her some from the sidelines. We all had a great time.... So, I should quit typing and get ready. 10am-1pm. Good coffee, food and folks.

Namaste'

BL

p.s. I am now a member of facebook

Tuesday is no longer tuesday in Coos Bay. We took a vote, and the Sheriff of Joe's Honky Tonk has permanently stricken tuesday from the calendar. The third day of the week shall be deemed Bluesday from this day forward. Thank you all for your attention. As you were.

Namaste'

BL - Host

Hello again everyone! Hope your weekend left you alive and well. I've been to Burney, California & back since friday. I delivered my big spolied orange cat Mr. Penny Brown to snow country, just south of Mt. Shasta, and he is in the caring hands of Donna King & Rob. You know the shed picture (album cover) from last fall? He's probably claimed the shed by now. Maybe not, it was kinda nippy down in "sunny" California, and the wood stoves are cookin'. I'll get you some pics up a little later. My computers time and date somehow got set a day ahead of real time, and I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get on the site. That was it. Thanks, Host Baby!
I pulled back into town yesterday afternoon and was onstage an hour later. I was expecting to show you a video of me doing "Hungry, Cold And Blue", but the camera was not getting it. I'll try again sometime soon I hope. Meantime, Toyz, Phoenix and Charlie Freak rocked the house and got some buck-bucks together to send to our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Good job you guys! I also want to thank all the people who got silent with me and sent our prayers and energy to the people of Haiti. Bless you all, and a big thanks to Anthony and John Ambrosini for opening the room and welcoming all of us. We might not have it all together, but together we have it ALL.

Namaste'

BL

p.s. It shouldn't be long before the new CD gets its final approval and is avaiable here, CD Baby, and worldwide! I'm thinking a few more days. Stay tuned.

     Hello everyone! Last night not only did I get to enjoy my regular jammin' @ Joe's Honky Tonk, but also was a guest of "Seeking Shelter" at the Blue Moon Open Mic Night earlier in the evening. These young guys including Jeff, the lead singer from "Lullaby" are really sounding good. They have two acoustic guitars, bass and conga, and did some original songs that I thought were pretty darned good. Check 'em out sometime. I'll see if I can get a couple new pics up for ya.

     And.....Garse invited me to come to the Green Spot this sunday and bring my acoustic and sing "Hungry, Cold And Blue". Sounds appropriate for a Haiti benefit, yeah? Details as they come. Charlie Freak is gonna be there, along with Toyz, and Phoenix.

Namaste'

Schmonson

     Hey gang! First off, thanks for your prayers & energy for those in need, specifically for Mike Worthen (The Unknown Blondes' Husband), and keep 'em going UP for Brian Smith, Bob Laird and Shawna, k? Thanks!

     Now, in a few days, the new CD will be available on CD Baby. We will have a direct link you can click to get there. You'll be able to buy the whole CD, cover art and all, download the complete CD, or individual songs AND write reviews! We hope you participate as much as you can. It's YOU who make the music possible. The fans and friends are the fuel, the life.

     I also want to mention what a ball I had @ Joe's Honky Tonk Jam on Sunday night. I was priveleged to do a set with the great BIGFOOT BLUES BAND. Who else do you know that does songs by Little Feat AND the Bee Gees? Ha! (pre-disco, that is) Rick & Angry Eddy & Dave Andrist were hot, too, and there were alot of jammers. Hope to see you tonight @ Joe's Honky Tonk. 9pm downbeat.

       My internet connection has been spotty, so I'm glad to be on right now. There are many cool things happening behind the scenes. For one, Mz. Dee and I were talking about joining forces for some touring dates. Whatcha think about that? You want Blues/Rock? Yeah? Anyway, this year we're going to see more of this amazing country and of course will be sharing it with you! Don't turn your back for long. Peace. Music. Love.

Namaste' BL

     Hello! Sitting in Java Jones updating the site. Internet at the crows nest is evading me. Last night I shuffled into Java Jones & right into the middle of a jam. 4 drummers & one guitar, so I evened the odds a little. I'll be here Valentines Day 10am to 1pm, sangin' some hopefully purdy songs..... Thanks for letting me sit in, folks! *PIX ON PHOTO PAGE

     Also, I sent some CDs to CD Baby that should be there very soon, so the new CD will be available 'round the world, and you'll be able to buy it from the link on this site, along with my other CDs. By the Way, if any of you want the whole enchilada, jewel case and all, lemme know. We'll take care of ya.

     AND.....Crawdaddy & Luanne: Great chatting with y'all! Will get your CD sent as soon as I can.

 

Namaste'    BL

     Hey peeps! Last night was a good one at the Speaks Brothers club. One of those where the music seemed like it just kept getting better and better. "Charging Barview" did a hot set around midnight, thanks Eddy & Patrick & all. Tony Callendrino graced us with his usual solid backbeat, and along with Sam Smith, Dave Andrist, Angry Eddy Speaks, Rick Speaks and myself, our "thang" got done to a "T". The two Chuck Berry encore songs "Reelin' And Rockin'" and Oh, Carol" left footprints in the tile dance floor, I'm betting. Maybe see you next Bluesday night.

Namaste'

BL

Hello everyone! Hope you are doing well, because I'm going to ask you for some more prayers & positive energy for The Unknown Blondes' husband, Mike Worthen. The Mike Worthen that is still on this planet = Healing. We love you Mike and Jami. (*The Mike Worthen who's wings are on my guitar should be doing fine, I'm thinkin'.) Thank you all, and while you've got your mojos working, ya might shoot some juju towards Brian Smith, and Shawna, too.
I'll get you some pics from last saturday night soon.....

Namaste'

BL

Hey gang! Got some pix up from Shawna's Survival Jam, (finally)..... Due to circumstances, I'm not heading north as planned today, but Dem Old Elks will be kickin' up some sod this saturday! Rawk!
Let's keep sending prayers to our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Thanks.

Namaste'

Schmonson