Conference mr1pst::music

    Is my imagination or didnt I CREATE a new Farrenhiet note????
    
    
    		69 to be exact  
    
    WTF?
    			wendy o'
    
    

    
    re: -1
    
    The conference has started over.

    nov 29th
    
    yuppers !!:*)
    
    
    		wendy o'
    
    re.641 versus 69 .. i created it last week I swear to god , then /prc
    says something like they compressed the file or something.. I dont know
    i thought it stunk tho ' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    
    		

    .....re: wendy.....i'll be at the channel show...see you there!.../k
    

    
    
    re. john..
    
    I didnt make it.... but didnt want to go alone, and my ex-so (as of friday 
    nite :*) ) didnt want to head into boston!!!
	I should have gone just the same...
    
    well hopefully this wasnt the last show...
    
    		cuz i'll be bummin'
    
    
    wendy o'
    
    

    Does anyone know if Charlie (or the band) is playing anywhere on N.Y's
    eve?
    
    Thanks,
    
    --Beth

    
    
    re. last
    dunno...
    
    I thought they were scheduled to headline at the granit rock with
    my friend, Deanna's band.
    But dont know what date they were scheduled tho'?
    
    
    wendy o'
    
    

    Jan. 18 at the Channel in Boston...
    
    /w

    
    
    	Re.last
    
    
    I dont know how you can really say that... look at bad company, they
    have alot of material that sounds the same lately, and take u2 
    they are the worst right about now. I have gigged out I know how hard it
    is to do other peoples stuff ...more or less write own. Without going down
    a rat hole of anything its hard to write your own stuff, and bring out
    things that you want to tell people about.. Along those lines I think
    Charlie has done a hell of a job.. Music is a hard job.
    
    	Wendy o'
    

    I heard the channel has finnaly closed it doors. 
    
    and that one of the members form faster pussycat has bought it with
    a guy from mtv ane will be naming it after his club out in LA,
    called cathouse...
    
    		wendy o'
    

    
    	What else could they use that place for?  Boston needs a club of
    	its size?  What's so hard to understand?
    
    	- Jim

    
    He's still listed in ELF. Just checked.

    I will gladly defend Chaz here, whether he's around or not.
    
    I don't believe that *anyone* deliberately tries to write "formula"
    music. Most of what I hear people call "formula" is what defined the
    formula in the first place.
    
    In the case of Farrenhiet, Charlie wears his influences on his sleeve,
    no doubt about it. On the other hand, I see some very eclectic elements
    in those influences: jazz, blues, R&B. No formula, just grade-A Charlie
    Farren.
    
    I can't imagine what I could gain by "brown-nosing" Charlie and I think
    most people would say the same. Hwoever, I think that being somewhat
    "respectful" is in order. We've bashed our share of artists in here,
    and, except for one other person who I once showed the conference to,
    we've had fairly limited brushes with "fame". I think most people
    enjoy knowing that a band they really like can take a voyeristic peep
    at their tributes. So what? And if you don't like Farrenheit, what
    would be the point of bashing them in here? Charlie is what he is, and
    we get the music that Charlie gives us. In the final analysis, we have
    nothing to do with whatever music that is. As fans, all we can do is
    reinforce the fact that regardless of the slings and arrows of
    outrageous musical fortune that may come Charlie's way, that we're
    behind him.
    
    Brian

    P.S. to note 23:
    
    RE: .22
    
    I think you're attempting to bait Charlie "out of hiding". Like anyone,
    he has the right to participate in this conference at whatever level he
    desires. I think it is unfair use "bashing", however mild, as bait.
    
    Brian

    I have liked Farrenheit before a) I could remember the name of the
    group, and b) before I knew that Charlie was even a DECcie.  I just
    heard them and liked the sound...the harmonies, the TUNES.
    
    I just feel bad that I FINALLY get everything down pat, and FINALLY get
    a copy of FARRENHEIT (which, if I'm not careful, I just might play to 
    death)...and "Farrenheit" is no more.
    
    K.C. (who still wishes that she could've gotten it on CD, but settled
    for cassette).

    
    	Another Balloon / Charlie fan signin in...
    
    	What was the TV show I vageuly recall seeing Ballon on some years 
    	back?  I think they did "Political Vertigo" or something like that.
    
    	Also a fond memory, Charlie's few shows with Joe Perry.
    
    	- Jim just having a flashback of me and another underage friend
    	seeing Ballon for the n-th time at the beautiful Mr. C's Rock
    	Palace.  I forget which one of us had to bare the pain of ripping
    	the duck tape off our legs...

    The mere fact that Charlie is still listed in ELF does'nt mean that 
    he's still working here.  Even after voluntary termination, one's ELF
    entry remains for at least 9 weeks, and sometimes longer.
    
    Regards, Larry

    And according to ELF..._I'M_ located at MRO!
    
    K.C. (whose never even SEEN MRO.)

    
    
    Charlies still around and kicking.... 
    
    as for elf.. elf gets updated monthly and takes off employees
    who are no longer. If charlies there in elf, he still with 
    the company.  I mean COME ON" guys the guys a busy man...
    I stay business as usual..
    
    p.s John did you ever get that distrubution list together
    OR WHAT, DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    
    	wendy o'
    

    
    RE: ELF -
    
     When an employee receives the involuntary termination package, they
    remain as employees for 9 weeks following notification.  This is 
    because of legal reasons, however in actuality, they are no longer
    working at DEC, and have no access to computer resources in DEC.
    ELF will still reflect these folks as employees for a couple of 
    months after they've basically been gone.   
    
     When my wife took the buyout, it took about 3 1/2 months before her
    name finally disappeared from ELF.   Another friend who got the tap
    in August stayed listed in ELF until December.  
    
    Regards, Larry
    

    I don't put much faith in ELF. I know of someone who was fired, not
    let go with a buyout, 4 years ago and still shows up in ELF. The
    person is not listed anymore in the EMF so I don't know why ELF does.
    
    I just checked and sure enough the person is still there.
    
    Off the subject.
                          

    My understanding of ELF is that it's a program you run and says
    "insuficient ELF servers".
    
    That's all it ever seems to do for me.
    
    Imagine a Fortune 500 computer company that can't even get a simple 
    employee database right?
    

    I ran into Charlie the other day in MRO4, and from the sound of it he's
    been quite busy putting final touches on quite a bit of recorded
    material, and I suspect shopping for a buyer.  If I could, I'd be doing
    the same.
    
    Cheers,
    Ken
    

    re.38
    
    thanks for confirming thaT!!!
    
    Gawd cant you guys take anyones word for anything??
    as for elf well thats might be another story but not all elf servers
    are that way :*)
    
    as far a charlie, I know he is way to busy to always drop in this note.
    

>       <<< Note 60.40 by SALEM::TAYLOR_J "Anyone seen my air guitar ?" >>>
>                          -< No longer a "ex-parrot" >-
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>     Just heard on WCGY that Farrenhiet will be playing at Mr.Tibbs(?)


I think that should be Mr. Tips (as in steak tips). A nice room. I didn't know 
they were doing music there again. I would say the room probably holds about 
250 people.

Geoff

    anyone knwo when????????
    
    and where???
    
    
    

    When: Fri, Sat (tonight,tomorrow)
    Where: Mr. Tibbs in Billerica (m'thinks that's what it's called).
    
    Anyone know how to get there?
    
    Later,
    Brian

    Whoops, I looked back a few notes and saw it was Mr. Tips.
    
    Whatever...

    I was at the show Friday night. Pretty raucus Farrenheit show. I was
    stage right near the PA and whooooo boy... Holmsey's leslie sound is
    still ringing in my ears!!!! Excellent show though... Kinda missed the
    extended Charlie Farren "acoustic" set, but what do you want for a
    class-A band relegated to a disco with a "best butt" competition?
    
    At one point Charlie asked me between songs if I knew "Wendy" of
    Wendy-O music noter's fame. I said no, I had never had the pleasure, 
    and looked over in the direction he was pointing. After the show, I
    walked over to the person I thought Chaz was pointing to and asked her
    if she was Wendy. She said "no" and looked at me like I owed her serious
    money... So I guess I *still* haven't had the pleasure. Oh well, great
    show anyway.
    
    Brian

    whats the current lineup of the band??? Any news of more shows??
    What more did Charlie have to say??? 

    RE: -2, Brian, It wasn't as much Holmes's Leslie as his other
    amps, his stage volume was way over the mains, let alone the rest of
    the band and
    their stage gear.  Tasty licks though...  Besides, everyone knows that in
    reference to a Leslie there is no such thing as too loud  ;-). 
    
    Cheers,
    Ken
    

    
    
    re.-2
    
    well I was there at mr tipps, friday night. 
    I would have like to seen the *whole show but unfortuneatley I had 
    stupid stuff to contend with (history now) BUT anyways I was the
    one who was snapping all the Pics. I'm sure Robin (charlies sister) 
    was ready to clubber me from the flash and I got some good pics ,tho'.
    Didnt really get to enjoy the show (I saw like 40 minutes if it)
    I heard some bleed through from the mikes now and then, (doint know if
    it was from the snare or what) Too loud to tell what it was :*)
    
    Can someone please post a list? IN two months I'll have to be showing
    horses and wont be able to make it to many Farrenheit shows, so I would
    appreciate it! Tanks..
    
    Ps. *If anyone see/talks to Charlie, The show was great.
    also , how does everyone get to talk to Charlie ?? :*)  
    aggagagagagaggag.............
    
    
    well Jon, lets get that distrub list going, I think we'll see more shows
    this summer now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    

    One suggestion for any future shows; or any band who have "acoustic"
    arrangements that they play during a show:
    
    	Make sure your drummer loosens the snares !
    
    During "Impossible World", the snare drum was buzzing away very loudly in
    the background.
    
    As for the current Farrenheit line-up, well there's Charlie Farren, of
    course, on guitar and vocals, Dave Heit on bass, Robert Holmes on
    guitar (former 'Til Tuesday), Robin Farren on backing vocals and Mike
    (mumble mumble) on drums. I don't remember his name, but he sure is a
    great drummer. More of an in-your-face rock drummer than Muzz, but
    definitely a great player. Muzz was more sublte, the new guy is like a
    pile driver, but he was great for a band that seems to be showing more
    of it's rock personality these days.
    
    Brian
    
    P.S. Ken's right - gotta love that Leslie sound, however much of it you
    get!

    anyone have an update listing??
    
    wemndy o'
    

    I haven't heard anything in awhile,Wendy.
    
    Crazy_Man_yer_gettin_BAD!_U_can't_even_spell_yer_name_now_AL
    
    
                                       

    
    
    re.last
    
    ;*)
    
    yea now pratice no being off key or outta key :*)
    
    re crazy_al ...ok no more mail for you until you learn to behave :*)
    
    
    I got some pictures of f_h, one came out awesome..
    huummmmmm. i wonder if charlie would be insulted if i asked 
    him to play at a wedding ?:*)
    
    
    		wendy o'
    
    
    

    I'm not sure I'm supposed to do this, but here goes...
    
    Farrenheit is apparently dead... although I'm sure the right offer
    would resurrect them.
    
    But, Charlie Farren is back and I mean back with a vengence babies. I
    was invited to one of his new "band's" test performances at an
    out-of-the-way pub near his home ground. I was blown away. I have no
    question this new group will be signed.
    
    Basically, what we're talking about is Charlie's updated "90s" sound,
    which is more-or-less acoustic. The new band consists of Charlie on
    acoustic (but amplified) guitar and lead vox, sis Robin on backing
    vocals (this lady really can sing hombres), a keyboard player who also
    sings, a bass player (more on him later) and the one-and-only Muzz on
    drums. Muzz is perfect for this group - he's a finesse drummer and
    Farrenheit was heading in a direction that seemed a bit racous for his
    style. The bass player uses a very unusual rig which consists of a
    Hohner Steinberger L2 clone and a Yamaha MIDI keyboard controller. The
    bass and keyboard are strapped together in a special metal harness. The
    guy is a great player. Very tasty. And he has a nice baritone voice
    too.
    
    This is a great looking group, by the way. Very Mtv friendly. I say
    that not because it matters to me, but because I think it will work in
    their favor when it comes to the record companies and public
    perception.
    
    The music? Lots, and I mean LOTS of new stuff. Some of the Farrenheit
    stuff has survived as well (Fool In Love, Lost in Loveland, and Dirty
    Old Town, among others). About the only song that doesn't make it in
    the new set is "Lost In Loveland". It's a great song, but it loses
    something in the translation without that ballsy guitar.
    
    I'll post more later, but in the meantime keep a look out for the
    Charlie...
    
    Brian

    That bass player...I've heard mention of him around town a couple of
    times, supposed to be real hot stuff.  Wish I could remember his name 
    8^)  8^)
    
    						Brian

    The bass player is named Phil mumble...mumble... (obviously, I didn't
    catch the last name). He's a black guy with long hair arranged in s
    sort of ja rastah meets corn-rows style (Kinda like the guy from Silli
    Manilli, except this guy has TALENT and I mean LOTS of it!!!!).
    
    I figured the description might help people figure out who he is...
    I've been out of the "scene" for a while putting together a new thang,
    so I don't know if the guy's been gigging much locally or not.
    
    He's definitely a hot player.
    
    Brian

If this is the guy I used to see playing *solo* bass in Park Street Under
subway station a couple of years ago, he is out of sight and could definitely
have a band and a sound built around him.

    One point that I forgot to mention in the reply about Charlie Farren's
    new band...
    
    Charlie is now using his voice to full potential. He's one of the best
    singers in rock (ever) in my opinion (I know he doesn't listen here
    anymore, so I'm not kissing his ass when I say this). Farrenheit, on
    record, used his voice pretty well. Live? Not so well (my opinion, of
    course). When you're playing clubs and you're singing through a double-
    bin PA cab on either side of the stage, with Chaz using 6 4x12 cabs
    for the guitar, Robert Holmes playing through one of every form of
    amplifier (including a Leslie) ever built and Dave Heit playing through
    6 or 8 2X15 cabs, a voice can get, shall we say, a bit lost in the mix.
    
    I was amazed when we recorded the "Alpha Chip" video for DEC and I got
    to solo Charlie's voice through the monitors when I mixed a version he
    sang. Let me tell you, I was floored. I cannot describe the sensation
    to you. The vocals he did were all *first take*, three layers, in
    incredible harmony. Bing. Bang. Boom. Amazing...
    
    Brian

    Is the bass player's name Phil Madison?  We did a gig recently with a
    Worcester based jazz band called "West of the Moon".  Phil was their
    bassist and he sounds like the person you describe, except he was
    playing upright bass (and burnin on it too!).
    
    /rick

    Here's the lineup of Charlie Farren's new band:
    
		Charlie Farren.....Guitar, L-Vocals
		Robin Farren.......B-Vocals and (eventually)recorders
		Charles Calello....B-Vocals and Keys
		Muzz...............Drums
		Phil Bynoe.........B-Vocals, Bass, Synth Bass

    Brian

    re:59
    
    Brian is not exagerating regarding Charlie's vocals.  In my personal,
    subjective opinion, the vocals that he did with no effort for this
    track go way beyond what he shows on disk with Farrenheit, and
    certainly with JPP.  This implies to me that the new material, on which
    I assume he DOES have the time to put in some effort, should be awfully
    hot.
    
    And it was 3.5 takes to do 3 tracks, but Brian was too busy being blown
    away at the console to count proerly...
    
    Cheers,
    Ken

    RE: .62
    
>>    And it was 3.5 takes to do 3 tracks, but Brian was too busy being blown
>>    away at the console to count proerly...
    
    Ken,
    
    Chalk it up to "rounding error". :-)
    
    Anyway, I'm glad someone else can relate to what I'm saying about
    Charlie Farren's voice "coming of age". We're all in for a treat when
    the next Charlie Farren record comes out!
    
    Brian

    I, for one, can't wait!  :^)
    
    K.C.

    Just in case anyone was wondering, this new line-up is not a big
    departure from the sound of the original solo/acoustic thing.  The
    keyboards and bass are not very prominent; they just add some fullness.
    
    Robin passed out photocopies of the set list, there were 24
    songs!...and only one that I may not have cared to hear again, and
    again...
    
    I agree with the previous comment on the look of the band...of course
    in this case, the looks are definitely subservient to the talent!
    
    --Beth

    
    
    	re. Markey..
    
    
    I only one thing to say
    
    i'm **^&&ing jealous cuz I WASNT invited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    so there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    
    wendy o'
    

    RE: .66
    
    Wendy,
    
    I wouldn't go getting myself all bummed out, jealous or angry.
    According to Charlie, he hopes to have this unit out gigging within
    a couple of months on the theory that one gig is worth a thousand
    rehearsals. (I hope Charlie isn't mad at me for mentioning this in
    here... I didn't mean to have my notes get anyone down!)
    
    I hope to see you at future gigs!
    
    Brian 

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  -< Be patient... >-
    
    WHY? ;*)
    
    Now i'm really bummin............
    
    		wendy_o'_who_hates_missing_phone_calls
    
    

    
    
    		JON t. 
    
    
    GET a frackin' band will ya ! :*)
    
    
    
    
    	wendy o'
    

    WHERE-WHEN-DETAILS???
    
    /W

    Taylor, for Gawds sakes 
    
    
    		STOP SPEADING RUMORS..
    
    psttttttttttttttt (at the Yard ? ;*) )
    
    
    			wendy o'
    
    
    	

    
    
    WHERE THE *!** is MARkey when you need HIM!!!]
    
    
    
    			wendy o'
    
    

    > October 17 at Ovation .....with Aimee Mann's new 'til tuesday
    
    Where is Ovation?

    A quick review:  Charlie Farren at Ovations, 10/17/92
    
    Charlie was supposed to be the third act of the evening, just prior to 
    Aimee Mann, but Aimee cancelled.  The first band (I forgot their name)
    was fine, playing all originals with a style that I would describe as
    Aretha Franklin meets Van Halen.  Young, but with potential.  The
    second act was a 60's throwback band, three piece (bass, drums,
    acoustic guitar) that lost the audience quickly, and went downhill from
    there.  They obviously sensed this in ending their set early, to no 
    objections...
    
    Charlie played solo, and acoustic.  This crowd has his from the start,
    and he went through a mix of Farrenheit material (Fool In Love,
    Impossible World, Goofy Boy, Staying Together) and new material that
    fit the acoustic style extremely well.  A particular high point was
    "Heart Thunder".  Charlie's acoustic style was very reminiscent of
    James Taylor, but both my wife and I agreed that Charlie showed more
    energy, passion, and a sense of innocence that made the performance
    outstanding.
    
    He was clearly enjoying the overwhelming positive response from the
    crowd, despite having stated at the outset that he was a bit nervous
    about playing solo and acoustic on a Saturday night in a rock club...
    
    By his own assessment, he played nothing but "love songs" because
    "that's all there really is".
    
    Although Aimee Mann was supposed to headline, it was very obvious that 
    this crowd was here to see Charlie rather than Aimee, as there was more of 
    a response for Charlie to keep playing near the end of his set than there 
    was when it was announced that Aimee would not be playing.
    
    The final band was obviously a last minute replacement, and after two
    mediocre cover songs (the "challenging" two-chord filler song "Can't
    Always Get What You Want" by the 'Stones, and the "thrilling rocker"
    Rocket Man by Elton John) we headed out.
    
    Cheers,
    Ken
                

    can anyone tell me where i can get (another) copy of the Farrenheit
    cassette.......i've worn out  my original copy and am bummin'....can't
    seem to find it at any of the usual places.........tx...../k

    Any_One Know if Charlie got(Is_Going_To)his Contract to DEC Re_Newed?
    
      Crazy_I_Heard_It_Ended_On_November_10th_Al

    re: .82  Flattery
    
    Last time I saw any copies was about 6 months in the cutout bin at
    Strawberries in Harvard Square.   I'm  not sure it's strawberries
    but it's the record store that is below street level approximately 
    under "The Garage".

    Any idea where to get the first CD?  
    
    No luck at Tower.  I've tried advertising in different CD
    conferences, but they frown on "looking for" notes.  I don't
    care if it's used.
    
    						cj

    re: db...thanks for the tip................/k

    RE:83 Charlie has been out of DEC since October, and is trying to get
    another contract to get back in.  No possibilities currently in my group 
    for DECtemp, but if anyone knows of any openings, please let me know and
    I can get the info to Charlie.
    
    Cheers,
    Ken
        

    ..I got a flyer in the mail yesterday that said "Farren" at the
    Channel, Friday, December 11th.......show at 10:30 pm...../k 

    TONIGHT, Friday January 15th, Charlie will be opening for John Cafferty
    and Beaver Brown at Ovations on Route 1 in Peabody.  See 'ya there.
    
    Cheers,
    Ken
    

    HA ! Charlie Farren, the Cat with nine lives in DEC....Welcome back
    again CF
    
    :')
    
    Chris

    Good to see you back charlie......please keep us updated on the
    upcoming gigs....................;')................./Karen

    WHAAAAAAAAA!!!!...Charlie...could you PLEASE put these notices in
    before the day of the show.....??.....i would have loved to go out to
    vertex to see you and E.M. if i'd had a little notice.....don't make me
    come over there and box you about the head and shoulders........;')))).
    ..................../K

> Whatever happened to the ???::GUITAR notesfile?
  
Still around, now located at KDX200::GUITAR.

alan

    
    
    
    
    
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    re -1:  << New cuts? Interview? On air banter?>>
    
    Yes, yes, & yes.
    
    Harvey Warfield talked with Charlie and Muzz between two "musical
    interludes".  The first interlude included the ill-fated cut that
    never did make it into the movie "The Living Daylights", and another studio
    cut (from parts unknown by me) with Charlie singing lead.  After some
    update on the new band <Farren>, including comment on the obligatory current
    lineup, upcoming gigs, and hotline number (see two notes back), Harvey
    played two new <Farren> cuts, which both seriously cooked, titled
    "Raise the Roof" and "Shaking the Chains" respectively.  Both new songs
    were very hot, particularly "Raise the Roof" (the intro seemed to
    knock Harvey out of his chair!), and mark not as much a return to Rock,
    as much as an evolution to a newer Rock.  In any case, I liked what I
    heard.
    
    Cheers,
    Ken 
       

    chasman:::::                        
    
    was going thru the music notes and found yours.  hope all is well
    with the new band.
    
    regards,
    
       sal 
    
    
    					

    I caught the show Friday night at Pavillion.  The new material is very
    strong, ranging from rock to funk to electric versions of some of the
    acoustic set material.  There were even two covers; one of the Motown
    classic "Can't Get Next To You" that had a TOTALLY different, funkier
    feel, and a very different version of "Gimmee Some Lovin'".  The new
    band sounded great.  Philip Bynoe is an amazing Bass player, Robin
    Farren sang solid backup (but she should get the courage to do even
    more), and Muzz is Muzz.
    
    Cheers,
    Ken
    

    so Charlie,
    
    How were the Kinks!?
    
    (soundz like your set was great!)
    
    Steve

  Jeez....Time flies. I just had a micro-flash-back. Balloon.

     I finally got the chance to catch Charlie Farren's new group -=FARREN=- 
at the Pavillion. 

     For openers, they had a band called "John Kite" which included 
ex Farrenhite bassist plus 2 guitar players, drums & a female vocalist. They 
did a sort of "neo-punk art-rock" (I hate labels) set which was punchy & 
melodic & both singers reminded my of Patti Smith (on a good day). They 
sounded similar to "The Leslie Spit Treeo" too, but no one's ever heard 
of them. I found them very listenable & not at all what I'd expected for an 
opening act in a club ... all originals, quasi-punk (I hate labels) except the
people could actually play. I'd definitely like to see them again.

     By now everyone reading this must know Charlie's current line up, but 
just in case: Charlie Farren, guitars & vocals; Robin (his sister) vocals; 
John Muzzi (ex Farrenhite), drums; Phil Bynoe, bass, bass synth & vocals. 

     This band really kicks... Muzz's drumming (on a HUGE kit including one 
of every kind of cymbal ever made & a bunch of "those tubular things") is as 
crisp & sharp as ever & he was consistently energetic & creative throughout 
both sets 'til closing time. Charlie, playing both guitar & guitar synth 
through an array of (mostly) Rockman stuff, punched out innovative power chord 
scales & confident high energy "blues derived" solos reminescent of "big arena"
players. Phil is a tremendous musician that handled a 5-stringed bass with a 
guitar-shaped synth keyboard stapled to it with ease & precision. The vocals 
were loaded with feeling texture & greatly enhanced by the the ability of 
Robin & Charlie to sound nearly indistinguishable at times. The whole band 
sounded very tight & together.

     They all had a solid command of the stage (not to mention Charlie's 
expert handling of his head band) & seemed to overflow with enthusiasm so often
that it felt like a stadium concert in a nightclub. The reportoire included a 
couple old R&B favorites (I Can't Get Next To You & something else), a variety
of well written, well arranged new rock tunes, & some new solo acoustic stuff 
that Charlie played in between sets which once again showcased his musical 
depth & dynamite voice.

     I expect this band to produce a really solid debut album in a few months 
time (weather permitting), followed by a tour. If you can get a chance to see 
them, do so. You won't be disappointed. They epitomize all the best of local 
rock bands. Their "basement" tape is available also & it's a lot like their 
live show. They have managed to put together a very refreshing combination of 
songwriting, singing, playing & performing that stands out from the hundreds of
others competing for top promotion. The "right" record contract is all that's 
needed now to make them a household word coast to coast.

     See them if you can, or at least get the tape !

Paul

    		     	 -=FARREN=- 
    			JULY SCHEDULE
    SAT 10:00 PM JULY 10 The Usual (outdoors), Lowell, MA
    TUE 10:00 PM JULY 13 Kontiki, Salisbury, MA
    FRI 10:45 PM JULY 16 Bleachers, Salem, MA
    SAT 10:00 PM JULY 17 Benny's, Dedham, MA
    SAT 10:00 PM JULY 23 Ovations, Peabody, MA
    FRI JULY 30 WAAF Cruise (call for info.) 508-836-9223 & 617-236-1073
    SAT 8:30 PM JULY 31 WAAF Red Sox bash, Melrose High Football Stadium
       

    Chuck on BCN just got finished hosing Charlie with a wake up call.
    It seems today is his birthday and Chuck called and told him that
    Joe Perry wanted him to play tonight with Aerosmith at Greatwoods.
    They had Charlie going for a couple of minutes. I guess Joe and Charlie
    played together a longggggg time ago.
    
    Anyway, happy birthday Mr. Farren.
    
    Jim C.
    

    i heard the 'hosing'.
    farren was leery from the start.
    i don't think charles fooled him for one second.
    if i'm charlie, i'm thinking "why doesn't joe call
    me himself".
    what kills me is that people who claim to listen
    to 'bcn don't recognize charles' voice.  i think
    a lot of people know who it is and go along for
    a while, to be good sports.  i think that is what
    charlie did.
    
    willie
    

> I guess Joe and Charlie played together a longggggg time ago.
    
Charlie was the lead singer/guitarist for the Joe Perry Project.

alan

    Hey small world and all that. Looks like it wasn't that longggg
    ago after all. Well whether he was hosed or not I figured all
    you Farrenheads would get a kick out of it. 

    I meant to put this in a couple weeks ago, but...
    
    I was watching a Red sox game a couple weeks ago, and saw some guy who
    looked familiar singing the national anthem...I thought he looked like
    Charlie Farren, and it Was !!!
    
    Charlie, if you're out there in Decland somewhere, Great job...did you
    stick around for the whole game ??

>    New tune out called "Bad thing" by the group "Cry of Love" and the
>    singer sounds amazingly like Charlie. I hear it every day on WCGY.
>    Is it Charlie in this group ?

No, he's not.

alan

    (617)884-7821
    
    Cheers,
    Ken
     

    can anyone post dates for upcoming shows??....my brother is coming up
    here from florida this weekend for a week...and ever since i sent him a 
    copy of the Farrenheit tape a couple of years ago, he's been a fan.....
    I know he'd love to see a show while he's here..so if you know any 
    dates/places..please post them here.......thanks............../k
                                                            

    Bad timing if he's coming in August... Farren has a pretty light
    schedule:
    
    Aug  04         Solo Acoustic - Hard Rock Cafe, Boston 10:00 PM
         20         Bleacher's - Salem, MA
         27         Kon Tiki - Salsbury Beach, MA
    
    -b

    naturally....he'll be here from the 6th thru the
    14th....;").......thanks for posting the dates anyway....;').../k

    
    
    He's on the net (Charlie, that is) somewhere...  I got some VMSmail
    from him the other day...he's apparently going to be doing a Cakewalk
    workshop in September.
    
    

    It's true..and if you're reading this note, you have managed to survive
    as well....
    
    I have a solo acoustic show at the Hard Rock (Boston) on Thursday, Aug 4..
    I'm taping it...and along with another solo acoustic show I did in June,
    I'm picking 3-4 live songs to include on a CD with 9-10 band songs
    that has already been recorded..
    
    Mr. Markey had the schedule right, Aug 20 at Bleacher's in Salem, MA
    				       Aug 27 at Kon Tiki in Salisbury, MA
    
    September 15 I'm performing at a TwelveTone Systems' CakeWalk Pro for
    Windows V3.0 Kickoff Clinic at The Guitar Center on Commonwealth Ave in
    Boston...I used CakeWalk quite a bit on the new record..in realtime..
    in other words, the sequencer was synched up to the tracks after they
    had been recorded..
    
    I'm continuing to maintain a jazz influence in my sound, even though it
    couldn't be further from the mainstream 'alternative' thing that is
    happening now......and I have continued to have labels sniffing around 
    and wondering how to market it...some irons are on the fire now that look 
    good......... but who knows.
    
    Glad to see that anyone is still interested!
    
    Come out to a gig if you are in the Boston - New York/Northeast area!
    And watch for this new tape/CD...
    
    Thanks,
    Charlie

    
    	Geez, we just can't get rid of you, can we?
    
    	8^)
    
    	What building did you end up in this time?
    
    							GTI
    

    I'm back in the same place........MRO4...but DEC is closing the
    building, and my group os moving to MRO3 in mid-August..
    
    cf

    
    DEC is closing MR04? Wonders never cease.
    
    Nice to have you back Charlie!
    
    -Peter

    Great set Sat nite Charlie, very tight...sounded real good.
    Peter

    	Well, thought I'd throw in a little update on the gig scene...
    
    	Farren is playing tomorrow night, friday the 26th, in Saugus, MA,
    	at the Rockpile.
    
    	The Rockpile is located all the way around in back, in the
    	Officer's Club complex on Rt. 99 in Saugus (just off Rt 1 south).
    
    	From Rt 128, head south on Rt 1, look for the Sears shopping
    	center on the right, take that exit marked rt 99 (that's where
    	the dinosaur is for the miniature golf course). The Officer's Club
    	is less than a quarter mile down on the left, can't miss it.
    
    	Oh yeah, my band (new outfit) Tongue & Groove will be playing there
    	tomorrow as well. That's how I found out about Charlie's gig. And I
    	also called the Farren hotline # in a previous reply, and confirmed
    	that Charlie will be there friday the 26th.
    
    	If you're going, and you get there a little early, check out the
    	band Tongue & Groove, I'm the freak behind the drum kit...
    
    	Charlie, hope I get a chance to meet you, looking forward to hearing
    	the new material.
    
    	BTW, weren't you on an album released recently by a band of another
    	name? There was some radio play for it, what was the name of the
    	band?
    
    	Hope to see you in Saugus, Face

    	Did you call the number in note 60.102 ?????

    Saturday night.August 27,..Salisbury, MA....right on the border near 
    Hampton NH,   The Kon Tiki  11:00 P.M.
    
    cf

    
    
    
    Sir Morgan's Cove...Saturday Sept.3 11:30 set
    
    Greg Hill of WAAF is giving away Stones Tickets and T-Shirts
    
     
    

    Great set saturday night... the band was leaning toward their rock
    persona given the nature of the venue. The new material is terrific,
    the band is very tight and...
    
    how many other bands feature a mad Russian on keyboards who is a Gentle
    Giant fan ?! :-)
    
    Brian

       After an incredibly long search, a friend of mine located a
    copy of the Farrenheit CD for me this past weekend in (of all
    places) Waterville Maine.  I've (we've) been looking for this for
    quite some time, always checking out of town record stores.  The
    search is OVER............................
       Now I just need another one for my brother !!!
    
    DL

    Speaking of Farrenheit CDs... the new tape, "Greasetown", has been
    circulating at gigs. It contains some really cool new material that
    Farren fans might be familiar with, including: Greasetown, Fashion,
    Dirty Old Town, Love Street, and the awesome Animal Dance. I believe
    this material will also be available soon on CD. Highly recommended.
    
    Also, Dave Hull (aka Dave Heit) and Reeves Gabrel (Tin Machine,
    Rubber Rodeo, etc.) have a new CD out under the name "Modern Farmers".
    I haven't heard it yet, but I did spot it at Newbury's. Unfortunately,
    I already had a bank account depleting stack of CDs in hand when I
    noticed it, but it's definitely on the list for the next trip.
    Gabrel always reminded me of Adrian Belew, which I consider a good
    thing, and of course Dave Hull is a monster.
    
    And to round things out, the venerable Muzz, besides his awesome work
    with Farren, has been working with a Beatle cover band which features
    Brad Delp (ex-Boston) on vocals. From what Muzz says, these guys do
    amazingly accurate reproductions of the Beatles material. I think the
    unveiling is scheduled for October 7th, somewhere on the North Shore
    (forget where). I will get more details and post a follow up.
    
    That should keep all you Farren/Farrenheit fans busy for a while...
    :-)

    Brian

    It's called 'BeatleJuice'....they're playing at Bleacher's in Salem MA
    on 10-7.  All Beatle covers....Of course Brad is the consumate John and
    Paul freak...He sings that stuff great. Whenever there is a party, it
    often ends up with someone playing guitar or piano and everyone singing
    Beatles tunes. Wait til you hear Brad sing Oh Darling..
    
    cf

    >Does anyone know what Mea Culpa means ? 

    It means "my fault"
    
    Brian

re: .150

>    Does anyone know what Mea Culpa means ? 

As a recovering Catholic I can tell you that the old Catholic Missals used
to have the left page in Latin and the right page in the English translation
(or maybe it was vice versa).  The part of the mass that (in Latin) went:

	Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa

was translated on the English page as:

	Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault

-Hal

    and for us who have completely recovered it means....
    
    	I F*&^ed up, I F*&^ed up, I really F*&^ed up :')
    
    
    :') X 100000000000000

    
    What label is it on?

    VANITY records... B*)
    
      No actually its put out by Charlie , there is supposed to be
     interest from the record companies . The tape is available at
     Farren shows for ten bucks . Its an interesting tape to be
     sure . $10 well spent if your a fan of the music/musician ,
     but as I was playing it for a friend the other day , they
     said "no wonder they don't have a contract" . Taste in music
     varies greatly .
    
     BTW/ Charlie puts on a H*ll of a show , and can be seen at some
     small clubs in the area .

    
    	Just curious. I started my own label for my band. Working on
    	distribution in Australia, etc...
    
    	How many songs on the latest one? 

    Cr02 tape , 10 songs , looks to be a 45 minute tape- not sure though .
    

    minor correction: John Butcher's latest band is "Barefoot Servants"
    
    /rick

    Interesting Hendrix connection.
    
    Mark.

    I saw JB at greatwoods this summer (on the sourthern spirit tour) they
    sounded great ! had a chat with the bassplayer...(ah, I forgot his
    name ! he has played with James Taylor, Phil Collins....the guy with
    the long beardand hair)....hopefully we will get more from them...JB is
    a Hendrix freak, thats for sure !
    
    Chris

    Lee Sklar is the bassist
    

    Lee Sklar is a GREAT player.  He's been around forever and is one of
    the greats (IMHO).   If you go into the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston,
    you'll see a very ornate bass of his right near the entrance.
    
    	WW

    
    > Lee Sklar is a GREAT player.
    
    I definitely agree.  His schedule in studios around
    the world is ten miles long.
    
    Kev --
    

    A few notes back, there was mention of BeatleJuice with
    Brad Delp.  Is there any chance that someone went to
    the show?  Is there any chance someone taped the show?
    If so I'd love to get a copy.  I'd have gone, but I 
    live in Illinois and had to work.
    
    Any word on additional shows or was this a one time
    thing?
    

    I was there...
    
    The band was excellent. The "debut" gig was at a club called
    "Bleachers" in Salem Mass. Brad Delp sings and plays acoustic
    guitar, John Muzzy (from Farrenheit) plays drums, Joe (don't
    know his last name) from the Fools plays bass, I think one
    of the guitar players/keyboard player is from the Fools as
    well...
    
    They play pretty much the entire Beatles catalog. The thing
    that struck me was how Delp could do switch between sounding
    like McCartney and sounding like Lennon. The other guys in
    the band held their own too with backing vocals.
    
    There was no attempt to look like the Beatles, but they did
    sound very close to the original recordings.
    
    A significant part of the Boston music scene was on hand,
    including members of Extreme, Peter Wolf's band, the Cars
    (Ben Orr was there), etc.
    
    The show was video-taped, and I can find out if copies of the
    tape are available. However, I doubt it. I think the tape was
    just for the use of the band to see how they came off...
    
    Beatlejuice has a gig scheduled at Disney World this month,
    and is doing other shows in the New England area. I have heard
    some discussion about "touring" but I don't know the status
    of that. I'll be talking to John Muzzy next weekend, so I'll
    ask and post further details if he says OK...
    
    -b

    THANKS FOR THE INFO!
    
    I'd be thrilled to get a copy of the video, but I'd
    be just as happy with a cassette of the audio.  Let
    me know if you can get it and I'll gladdly send some
    bucks your way.
    
    Thanks from a Beatles/Delp fan for many years.
    
    P.S. Is Brad on any other releases besides Boston 1,2,3,& RTZ?
    
    Steve

    	Received a Farren postcard in the mail last week. Looks like
    	Charlie just played at Red Square this past weekend.
    
    	I think the dates on the card are screwed up, it lists the dates
    	as friday & saturday, the 24th & 25th.
    
    	But this friday & saturday are the 25th & 26th. I would think that
    	they would take turkey day off for the holiday, so the 24th MUST
    	be a misprint.
    
    	They're playing in Framingham on saturday, I'm not too far away,
    	think I'll slink on down.
    
    	Love listening to him play his 2 radio hits, Fool in Love, and
    	Lost in Loveland. Fool in Love was the one WBCN used to play when
    	Farrenheit was released.
    
    	After getting the privilege of warming up for Charlie's band couple
    	of months back, and getting a chance to chat with Charlie and his
    	band members, I found out they really are very nice people. Charlie
    	is a very interesting person, I thank him for the opportunity to
    	play with his band. His musicians are some of the most talented
    	I've seen on the local circuit here, my jaw dropped while watching
    	their set. I sat through their set at the Rockpile, only to have
    	Muzz walk up to me as he was walking off the stage, to say thanks
    	for sticking around to see the set. My pleasure man, my pleasure...
    
    	I really only have one thing to say for these guys...
    
    	WOULD SOMEBODY SIGN THIS FRIGGIN' BAND FOR FRIGGIN' SAKE...
    
    	It's going to happen, so see this band while they're still playing
    	the local clubs, they're making some d*** good music...

    I'll be at the Oyster Bar show too... I'll probably be hanging with
    Charlie and Muzz before the show so come by. To anyone going: I'll be
    wearing black pants, jack boots, a white shirt, short black jacket and
    a feather ear-ring in my left ear. I'm ~6'1" and have shoulder length
    teased dark hair... you can't miss me! :-)
    
    -b

    Well, as anyone who went to the Oyster Bar show knows... there wasn't
    an Oyster Bar show. In fact, Farren currently does not have any shows
    planned at the Oyster Bar and hasn't played one there in at least...
    what... six months? So where the "Oyster Bar" thing came from is
    anybody's guess.
    
    Actually, it was a gig at the Oyster Bar in a parallel dimension...
    where Nov. 25 was a Saturday... :-)
    
    Glad I called the Farren Hotline yesterday... because I found out from
    the message that the gig last night was actually at Sir Moron's Cove in
    Wooooostah... 10 minutes from home. Popped on down, hung with Chaz and
    Co and had a lovely time...
    
    An aside, if you read this and your name is Joanne and we met at the
    club, send me email... I owe you a tape.
    
    -b

    Oh yeah... one more thing...
    
    If you get the Boston Globe, check out the article on "Beatle Juice" in
    the Friday 11/25 music section...
    
    (Beatle Juice is, of course, the Beatle band project featuring John
    "Muzz" Muzzy of Farrenheit/Farren fame...)
    
    -b

    Charlie will be on The Radio Station WGIR,Rock 101 Tammarra Morning
    Startin A 8AM.
    
    
    
                         Crazy_Al

    I Didn't Tune_In.
    But I know that he was Supposed to bring his Guitar.

     I think ( last time i heard ) Paul Geary x of Extreme was handling
    Farren and (IMHO) he was doing EVERYTHING he could to get them signed.
    I think Paul is doing a good job, considering all
     the variables involved in getting A & R people to pay
    attention to an artist like Charlie, it ain't easy.                   
    Paul has an excellent marketing plan for Farren but it just ain't that
    simple when dealing with a band like Farren in todays musical culture.
    Peter

    Peter:
    
    I agree. Charlie has a lot of "arm chair" quarterbacks to
    contend with who simply don't understand the dynamics of
    the music business.
    
    I know these people well. I'm working with some of these
    people (Charlie and Muzz) on my own project. They know
    1000 time more than I do about the way thinks work in
    the music business, and I can tell you that I know a
    hell of a lot more about it than most of the "arm chair
    quarterbacks" who like to comment on Charlie.
    
    Charlie has connections most of us could only dream about.
    But connections are just the tip of the iceberg. In music,
    like all other business, you need to have a business plan,
    and putting Charlie together with just the right record
    company, and targeting just the right market, takes time.
    It will happen.
    
    -b

    -b:
    
    My sentiments exactly.
    Charlie, at this stage in his career has to be handled just right.
     With people that care about his music and will know what to do with it.
    Peter

    
    	"Hard rock days with Farrenheit?"
    
    	I guess I don't own the same album as this guy does, then.
    

    
    	It was?  Where??
    

    
    RE: -1
    
    Yet another reason to wonder about what kind of problem TAYLOR_J
    has. Ah, the stories I could tell...
    
    If you're buggering off TAYLOR_J, don't let the door hit you
    in the ass.
    
    -b
               

    
    	I see Charlie's back ... that is, if he ever left in the 1st
    	place.  Saw him in the cafeteria a couple minutes ago.
    
    	He's been quiet in here lately ... anybody know what the band
    	is up to?
    

    
    RE-1
    
     Weddings and Barmitzva's
    
     B*)                   ba-doom-baa .....
    
    I called the Farren line and the band is "touring the local club
     scene", I know that they are playing a club in Lowell in Mid-October.
    
     Any idea if they have an indy CD out yet ? (instead of cassette?)
    
     
    

    
    My band had a chance to open for Farren at the Cove Sept 23, Great
    bunch of guys, great show...very loud.
    
    

    
    RE: -1
    
    What's your band called?  I was at that show and it was a damn good
    show at that.  Great sound this band brings in.
    
    Kev --
                                                   

    
    RE: -1
    
    My band is LITTLE SISTER, we went on second. Charlie and his band seem 
    to be a great bunch of guys, they hang out in the club while the other
    bands are on and are really personable. Farren brought a lot of the system, 
    I've never seen so many monitors on such a small stage before, it's the
    first time I've ever heard monitors on that stage at all for that matter.
    
    Andi
    

    Is Farren still playing ? I tried the Farren hotline and the
     # was out of service .

    
    Charlie moved... and so did the hotline. The new hotline # is:
    
    			508 251 1016
    
    The band is not playing right now. They are working on new
    material and new demos.
    
    -b

    RE.-1  
    
    The hotline # rings continuosly (sp?) , no answer
    

    
    Chaz says it's not hooked up yet... they're not gigging
    for a while, so there's not a lot of point to having
    a hotline...
    
    -b

    	Actually, you should be able to see Charlie & a few friends
    	playing some Beatles music.
    
    	Beatlejuice, with Brad Delp, Charlie, Muzz, and I'm not
    	sure who on bass... Don't know if Phil B. is helping...
    
    	Check the Boston Phoenix, look for Beatlejuice

    	WBOS free lunchtime concert series at Boston's South Station
    
    	January 25th, 12 noon, Beatlejuice
    
    	Verify via announcements in the Phoenix, or listen to
    	WBOS (if you can stand it long enough).
    
    	Nice station, but I'm too selective a listener, can't leave
    	it on longer than 15 minutes. Zero minutes if my CD collection
    	is within reach...

    
    Charlie has nothing to do with Beatlejuice. The Farrenheit
    contingent is Muzz (drummer).
    
    Brad Delp from Boston is the vocalist, the bass player
    and one of the guitar players are from the Fools, and
    I forget what else. Other than the Beatles themselves,
    they are the best Beatle band of all time. However, they
    do not do the look-alike thing. For one thing, they're
    a five piece... but I've heard all the Beatle bands and
    they are in a class by themselves. No one else is even
    close.
    
    -b

    
    P.S. Philip Bynoe did a gig with Beatlejuice at Disneyworld,
         I believe, but other than that he is not a regular member
         of the band.
    
    -b

    	Since I don't speak with Muzz on a regular basis, anyone
    	interested in the latest lineup should call the folks at
    
    	Joe Mullen's
    	Performance Music Center (617)938-6411
    	Main St,
    	Woburn, MA 01801
    
    	I think Muzz is out in California this week for the NAAM
    	music industry conference, but usually he's in Woburn
    	monday-wednesday, after 3:00 pm.

    >>  Brad Delp from Boston is the vocalist, the bass player and one of 
    >>  the guitar players are from the Fools, and I forget what else. 
    
    The bass player is from the fools, the lead guitarist was formerly with
    local beatles bands "Get Back" and "Liverpool."  The rhythm
    guitarist/keyboarist I don't know about (but he is not the
    guitarist from the fools).  Muzz of the fools plays drums.
    
    >>  Other than the Beatles themselves, they are the best Beatle band 
    >>  of all time.  I've heard all the Beatle bands and they are in a 
    >>  class by themselves. No one else is even close.
    
    Not even an "IMHO" here??  
    
    Well, IMHO, Beatlejuice is an excellent band.  The lead guitarist is 
    quite good, Muzz is outstanding, and Brad does an excellent job with 
    the vocals.  They are solid and professional in pretty much all the
    tunes they perform.  Some of what they do is really mind-blowing (e.g.,
    their version of "Because," Brad belting out "Oh Darling," etc.).  
    
    As a Beatles clone band afficionado, I'd say their only weakness is that 
    they lack a little in the authenticity department.  For example, Brad
    sings all the lead vocals, both Lennon and McCartney.  This is
    certainly understandable... if Brad was in my band he'd sing all the
    leads, too!  But it is not very Beatle-ish as the Beatles had two
    outstanding front men who handled the leads individually, in unison,
    and in harmony.  
    
    I'd agree that Beatlejuice is a clear cut above the average Beatles 
    band.  I'd recommend them to any beatles fan.  But I respectfully 
    disagree with the statement that there is nobody else close to them.  
    For example, have you heard 1964??

    
    	I heard "Help!" is an excellent band, too.
    
    	Have you heard that also, Mark?
    

    	Actually, Muzz is "formerly" of the Fools, he helps to wash
    	dishes for Farren now...
    
    	But I'm going to keep my mouth shut, since I've never seen
    	Beatlejuice. Anyone who works at Performance Music Center
    	can help out. I spoke with a salesperson named Jeff, who
    	stated that Muzz was doing all promotion/booking for the
    	Beatlejuice gig.
    
    	Although I have seen Farren, VERY good, I loved it...

    I've heard of them, but my opinion is a touch biased.

    	Awright, here's a trivia question,
    
    	What does NAMM stand for? (No really, I don't know...)
    
    	Natl Organ' for Musicians & Masochists?

    
    National Association of Music Merchants.