Adam, Francis here. This is too crazy for me to view. I was the bartender and club booker at The Alligator Lounge / worked New Music Monday's, every Monday, for years. Nels, Bob, Michael and I were friends. I think he even thanked me in the liner notes on "Ground". Too strange. If you were there then, we surely met. I played music (guitar) as well back then and Nels would come see us as well. I love Nels. What a strange confluence. I still communicate with GE Stinson on social media. Any way, small world.
What?!?! This is the craziest coincidence imaginable! [For everyone else: Francis was my landlord for the past year; we never spoke about music.]. Do you also happen to know Phillip Greenlief? I think the one time I played at Alligator Lounge was with Phillip.
@@AdamLevyGuitarTips Phillip looks (from photos) familiar and the name rings a bell, but I can't say that I totally remember him. Wow, though. I can't believe you played at the Alligator. Milt Wilson the owner was friends with Nels. Milt passed away from cancer after hiring me in 1993, I believe. I worked there the entire time it was open until it closed in 1998, I believe. So many memories. My band Dark Room used to play on Wednesday nights on a night we started called Club No 4/4. New Music Monday's was such a special night with so many great musicians coming through. Nels and Thurston Moore were good buddies and I have fond memories of hanging with them, drinking Bass Ale, ha! I still remember standing outside with Nels and Thurston in 1994 when OJ Simpson drove by as he was being chased by the police in his white SUV at the 10/405 Freeway, and all the helicopters above. Strange memories! Ha. Anyway, @NelsClineVEVO, a big hello to you. I still talk to Petra Haden and saw her recently in NY. Also I see and chat with Heather Denton on social media (who is from Boise where I live now!). Small small small world. I loved those years at The Alligator.
As a musician, this was exactly what I needed to hear.
Right on, Zach. Thanks for tuning in.
I recently had my mind pulled in many different musical directions, and came to a similar conclusion. Good to hear!
Adam, Francis here. This is too crazy for me to view. I was the bartender and club booker at The Alligator Lounge / worked New Music Monday's, every Monday, for years. Nels, Bob, Michael and I were friends. I think he even thanked me in the liner notes on "Ground". Too strange. If you were there then, we surely met. I played music (guitar) as well back then and Nels would come see us as well. I love Nels. What a strange confluence. I still communicate with GE Stinson on social media. Any way, small world.
What?!?! This is the craziest coincidence imaginable! [For everyone else: Francis was my landlord for the past year; we never spoke about music.]. Do you also happen to know Phillip Greenlief? I think the one time I played at Alligator Lounge was with Phillip.
@@AdamLevyGuitarTips Phillip looks (from photos) familiar and the name rings a bell, but I can't say that I totally remember him. Wow, though. I can't believe you played at the Alligator. Milt Wilson the owner was friends with Nels. Milt passed away from cancer after hiring me in 1993, I believe. I worked there the entire time it was open until it closed in 1998, I believe. So many memories. My band Dark Room used to play on Wednesday nights on a night we started called Club No 4/4. New Music Monday's was such a special night with so many great musicians coming through. Nels and Thurston Moore were good buddies and I have fond memories of hanging with them, drinking Bass Ale, ha! I still remember standing outside with Nels and Thurston in 1994 when OJ Simpson drove by as he was being chased by the police in his white SUV at the 10/405 Freeway, and all the helicopters above. Strange memories! Ha. Anyway, @NelsClineVEVO, a big hello to you. I still talk to Petra Haden and saw her recently in NY. Also I see and chat with Heather Denton on social media (who is from Boise where I live now!). Small small small world. I loved those years at The Alligator.
This is so Great!
The king