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In 2003 my nephew and i flew to Dallas for a Stevie Ray Vaughan Fan Cub Convention and Tour. The first night in Dallas we were treated to a concert by Jim and his bass player Carlton Powell. I taped most of his performance and made this movie from that video. Below is a link with information about the tour.

http://www.stevieray.com/tours/tour2003.htm

Roy

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vortex1 wrote:

Here is a video of Jim that i shot back in 2003 in a Dallas hotel.

Roy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxHFN7sj3Hc

Thanks for this, Roy! I like it, pity it took me so long to discover it here. What's the story, was this an informal jam you happened to stumble on, or what?

Cathy and I played Tijuana Bible a lot on our little road trip and loved it - some great driving songs - he's so much more than 'just' GT's guitarist, like Nils is so much more than 'just' Bruce's guitarist.  wink

You Tube channel's

http://www.youtube.com/user/1016vortex?feature=mhum
http://www.youtube.com/user/vortexva?feature=mhee
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Funny that this thread should pop up.  I've long been a fan of Jim Suhler and can't wait for the new cd, but today I discovered a couple of his earlier records,  Bad JuJu and Starvation Box and it's been a Monkeybeat day.  "Where Were You When the Lights Went Out" is the  song George Thorogood wished he wrote.  I think I like Bad JuJu better than Tijuana Bible.  Incredible talent.

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I went to the Joe show last night at Dallas Music Hall and posted this info in the concert review section but thought it might also be relevant to this thread, so I will post it here too.....

Saw Jim Suhler before the show and told him I wanted Joe to sign Tijuana Bible. Jim said at the time he recorded the song "Deep Water Lullaby", Joe was sick but did a great job. Jim said that Joe was the only person he could think of that could do the beautful, slow melody. Jim wanted to pay him but Joe refused.
When I saw Joe after the show, I told him what Jim had said. Joe told me "Jim is like family, I've know Jim for 10 years, I would never take any money and that cameo is one of my favorites." he also said that Jim and George Thorogood were the only bands that took an interest in him when he was still traveling around in a passenger van.

I now have the signatures of Jim, Joe, Shawn (keyboards) & Andy (whose tattoo is on the back cover).

I'm a Lucky Gal!
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Tx Sommelier wrote:

I went to the Joe show last night at Dallas Music Hall and posted this info in the concert review section but thought it might also be relevant to this thread, so I will post it here too.....

Saw Jim Suhler before the show and told him I wanted Joe to sign Tijuana Bible. Jim said at the time he recorded the song "Deep Water Lullaby", Joe was sick but did a great job. Jim said that Joe was the only person he could think of that could do the beautful, slow melody. Jim wanted to pay him but Joe refused.
When I saw Joe after the show, I told him what Jim had said. Joe told me "Jim is like family, I've know Jim for 10 years, I would never take any money and that cameo is one of my favorites." he also said that Jim and George Thorogood were the only bands that took an interest in him when he was still traveling around in a passenger van.

I now have the signatures of Jim, Joe, Shawn (keyboards) & Andy (whose tattoo is on the back cover).

I'm a Lucky Gal!
Lori

Now that is one  cool  post, Lori! Thanks for sharing. Did you happen to ask Jim about the new cd?

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Amsterhammer wrote:
Tx Sommelier wrote:

I went to the Joe show last night at Dallas Music Hall and posted this info in the concert review section but thought it might also be relevant to this thread, so I will post it here too.....

Saw Jim Suhler before the show and told him I wanted Joe to sign Tijuana Bible. Jim said at the time he recorded the song "Deep Water Lullaby", Joe was sick but did a great job. Jim said that Joe was the only person he could think of that could do the beautful, slow melody. Jim wanted to pay him but Joe refused.
When I saw Joe after the show, I told him what Jim had said. Joe told me "Jim is like family, I've know Jim for 10 years, I would never take any money and that cameo is one of my favorites." he also said that Jim and George Thorogood were the only bands that took an interest in him when he was still traveling around in a passenger van.

I now have the signatures of Jim, Joe, Shawn (keyboards) & Andy (whose tattoo is on the back cover).

I'm a Lucky Gal!
Lori

Now that is one  cool  post, Lori! Thanks for sharing. Did you happen to ask Jim about the new cd?

I forgot about the new CD! We will be seeing him March 17th with Jason Elmore and David Lindley. I'll try to remember to ask 'cause I want to know too!

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Tx Sommelier wrote:

We will be seeing him March 17th with Jason Elmore and David Lindley.

Lucky man to see these three guys together!!
Günter

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Guenter wrote:
Tx Sommelier wrote:

We will be seeing him March 17th with Jason Elmore and David Lindley.

Lucky man to see these three guys together!!
Günter

No kidding Günter. Enjoy Tx!!

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Well Gunter & Rocket, Y'all come on over to "Big D" and my husband & I would be happy to take you to the Kessler Theatre March 17th!

I have never heard David Lindley live...I can't wait.

And to hear Jim & Jason, is just as wonderful as "my Mother's pecan pie hot from the oven on Thanksgiving with homemade whip cream on top"!  wink

Take Care,
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Tx Sommelier wrote:

Well Gunter & Rocket, Y'all come on over to "Big D" and my husband & I would be happy to take you to the Kessler Theatre March 17th!

I have never heard David Lindley live...I can't wait.

And to hear Jim & Jason, is just as wonderful as "my Mother's pecan pie hot from the oven on Thanksgiving with homemade whip cream on top"!  wink

Take Care,
Lori

Well glory be thanky for the invite Lori, but it a big no kandu fer me at least, but if you can make pecan pie anywhere as good as Ma usedta make...I'll take a definite flood check on that sometime!  big_smile  Yum!
David's goofy humorous banter is fabulous...get him talking about food.....a very funny and extremely talented (any) fretted instrument player.  Enjoy.
I hear you Amsterhammer! Tijuana Bible is a GREAT road trip album!

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Tx Sommelier wrote:

Well Gunter & Rocket, Y'all come on over to "Big D" and my husband & I would be happy to take you to the Kessler Theatre March 17th!

I have never heard David Lindley live...I can't wait.

And to hear Jim & Jason, is just as wonderful as "my Mother's pecan pie hot from the oven on Thanksgiving with homemade whip cream on top"!  wink

Take Care,
Lori

Well, one day before I´ll out of rehab. But it might be a bit too soon to cross the big pond. Anyhow: thanks for the invitation. And enjoy the show!
Günter

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