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Dexed V5 is read by Orion on startup but not appearing in.
plugin list :( gonna try older versions. win32/vista.
here's what I tried earlier, but I'll bet you've been there already....
Why not make mouse vertical movements?
Free presets by Tim Conrardy:
Loads of DX7 patches here http://bobbyblues.recup.ch/yamaha_dx7/dx7_patches.html
This is actually a very interesting emulation. I haven't really been impressed by FM8 as _an emulation_ of DX7s etc, but I can respect it as a good synth in it's own right. From this I actually hear a very DX7 sounding synth. I think brass patches sound very cool for example, in a way that can't really be made with other synth types. Well done.
And man is the interface pretty.
Jk, it looks ass, but charming in its own way :)
Outstanding DX7 emulation ! A masterwork !
Features to add :
- A "panic" button that kills all sound output as some sounds seem to be buggy and loop forever.
- An "init" button to start sounds from scratch, like there was one on the original DX7.
The "init" button has been added in the 0.7.0 version.
The sound loop bug is fixed; so, no need for "panic" button.
tnkdesbois: I hear ya. I think the "loop" you might talk about is when you play a patch and change patch while holding a key, then the old patch never receives a note off and keeps going, if I'm not mistaken. But your problem might be different.
And you can actually flip back to the old patch and hit the hang up key to make it stop. But yea, a bit confusing :)
The latest codebase does not build on Fedora 19 x86_64. Here's the error:
[dlphilp@localhost Linux]$ make
Compiling PluginEditor.cpp
../../Source/PluginEditor.cpp: In constructor 'DexedAudioProcessorEditor::DexedAudioProcessorEditor (DexedAudioProcessor*)':
../../Source/PluginEditor.cpp:216:60: error: 'juce::Button::ButtonState' is not a class or namespace
monoButton->setState (processor->isMonoMode () ? Button::ButtonState::buttonDown : Button::ButtonState::buttonNormal);
../../Source/PluginEditor.cpp:216:94: error: 'juce::Button::ButtonState' is not a class or namespace
monoButton->setState (processor->isMonoMode () ? Button::ButtonState::buttonDown : Button::ButtonState::buttonNormal);
../../Source/PluginEditor.cpp: In member function 'virtual void DexedAudioProcessorEditor::buttonClicked (juce::Button*)':
../../Source/PluginEditor.cpp:365:64: error: 'juce::Button::ButtonState' is not a class or namespace
monoButton->setState (processor->isMonoMode () ? Button::ButtonState::buttonDown : Button::ButtonState::buttonNormal);
../../Source/PluginEditor.cpp:365:98: error: 'juce::Button::ButtonState' is not a class or namespace
monoButton->setState (processor->isMonoMode () ? Button::ButtonState::buttonDown : Button::ButtonState::buttonNormal);
make: *** [build/intermediate/Debug/PluginEditor_94d4fb09.o] Error 1.
AFAICT my Juce code is up-to-date. Any suggestions ?
Btw, is there an email addy or other contact address for the developer ?
Best, .
Fixed by removing namespace qualifier in PluginEditor.cpp at lines 216 and 365.
It is not here that you should write all that. Talk about the code and the compilations here is totally useless. Te comments written here are sent to the users, and 99,99% of them are single users, not at all involved in the development nor in the tests.
The right place to talk about the aspects of the development, the code, etc. it is on the forum of the Dexed development:
Thank, I missed that there was a dev forum for Dexed.
I think for all the novices it should be helpful to make them aware that the original DX7 had only a velocity range up to 100. Todays MIDI standard is 127. This actually srews up the majority of all classic DX7 presets. Its like playing Piano with a slegde hammer. So please, before trying to explore those old DX7 presets make sure you adjust your masterkeyboard or software so your velocity will not exceed 100.
Hello opoo.
Come and join us on the dev forum of Dexed! You're welcome.
great stuff. thanks, man. could you add the feature "key mode" please? I'm not sure if this is only in the dx-7 II. you can switch there from polyphonic to monophonic and especially unison poly with the unison detune from 0-7. sounds great.
See the new GUI:
See at the bottom left of the picture, just above the blue button called "Store".
So... once more, as I answered just above to opoo, I invite you to join us at the dev forum of Dexed. It is the right place to discuss the features, not here on the place made in the current page for general comments on a product.
In the dev forums everybody is welcome to suggest new features, comment those which are already existing, report bugs, try beta versions, etc.
The dev forum of Dexed is here:
Sorry, I answered at the other forum now.
Just wanted to say that the new GUI is amazing!!!! Thank you!!.
I love Dexed!!!.
brilliant! this thing sounds just like the real deal, now... if somone could just make a free D-50 emulation as good as this without getting sued!! lol.
That's the difference between emulating a synth based on unpattentable, uncopyrightable mathematical formulas and emulating a synth based on proprietary, copyrighted waveforms.
However you made a point here : Only Korg turned it's old flagships into VSTs (see the legacy series). Yamaha could have done it with their brilliant DX but... Digital Suburban did (and they had 15 years or so between the invention of the VST norm and the release of Dexed to do so !), and having set it as an free open source project is even greater.
It's a shame that while Roland used to own cakewalk software that they didn't do - atleast for their in-house daw Sonar - a D50 VST emulation.
Anyway, I never tought I'm gonna get a plugin - and especially a free / open source one ! - coming so close (read = being the exact equivalent) to the almighty FM emperor the DX7 was !
Congrats, Pascal ! (Digital Suburban).
So I was working with dexed v8 a couple of hours and here is what I came up with:
much better, but still....
the six operator windows are still to cluttered. Increase the space between them and make more contrast to the background. Have background black for example.
Separate OP1-3 and OP4-6 with the lower parameters in the middle.That makes it more friendly.
when i work with FM I want to see all 16 algorythms to choose wichever I find appropriate. Dialing is distracting.
The way its on the DX7II is exactly how I like it. Yes it takes some space. But a great synth has a right for his space. Don't worry.
For me it was also always important to mute some operators, while working on the others. Best way for this would be to click and toggle on the operator in the algorythm grafic, which should change its color for on or off.
I also need to point out, that the DX7s had only a velcity range to 100. All this old original sounds have been designed under this.
Today all keyboards run up to the 127 real easy, which destroys the sounds many times. i used to use "velocitycurve" from Trombettworks to tame my keyboards. I suspect it would be a good idea to implement a "velocity tamer" in the app.
Another one: What happened to the Aftertouch ? No Aftertouch?...
Now sadly I myself never learned how to program, so I have no idea how much work my suggestion require. But I dare to mention all this because I have been working with the DX7s since it came out, you know when.
A small Dexed video demo, made using v0.8 (the one with the new gui). Demonstrates a few patches (classic DX patches and newer pads) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSs1-020nNY
Splendid demo!!! Superb.
Dexed 0.8 under Reaper x64 on W10 (!) - flawless. And reads the zipped SYX batch like a charm (just a splendid idea - to parse ZIP contents and place them as separate banks, each corresponding to SYX file) - great job!!.
OOh! Nice new GUI! Thank you.
I love the synth. I have a major problem though. I am not the best with computers. i managed to install it via juce and use it in ableton (on Mac). after doing a clean OS X install on my macbook i had to reinstall Juce and dexed. now i just can't remember what i did and can't seem to make it work. is there somewhere a manual as to how to do this? I love the synth and miss it.
Fantastic plugin. Huge thanks to the developer, especially for version 0.8.0, amazing stuff. Hope he can find a way to commercialize it some day, I'd gladly pay average synth VST prices for this. Can't speak to how close it actually is to a real DX7, but it doesn't matter -- on its own it's a great, great synth.
Nice VST / Editor .
i use it since a few days to edit my TX-802, all seems works very well.
i only found two small problem when saving sysex :
- the num pad keys + and - in/decrease the prog. change into host (into the the save as box)
- the output level seems low vs other VST.
great job, thanks :)
dexed 0.80
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Hi! I just need an Operation Manual for this amazing synth? Can you help me please?
Dexed is an emulation of the Yamaha DX7 synth, so the best way to learn is to get the DX7 tutorials (youtube) and books. Its all about Frequency modulation.
Dave Benson's DX7 Page use to be a big dedicated webpage with lots of things about DX7. Lots of books, lots of links.
Hey Guys, sorry to bother but I just can't seem to install Dexed on my Mac (10.9.5). I can't find a way to open the files (just packages), I have installed Reaper. Maybe someone could give me a walkthrough ? Propably just a really basic problem — it seems that i really am the bottom of the barrel in understanding computers. Would be greatly appreciated if someone could help, i could give you my email so I don't annoy anyone here. Thanks in advance, T.
Did you ever get to the bottom of this? I am in the same situation. Dexed looks fantastic but I can't work out how to get it running on my Mac (OS X 10.9.5). Thanks.
Ok figured it out now.
Can someone point me to the original DX7 factory sounds as presets for Dexed?
They are in my Dexed Cart. You will find it here at the chapter Cartridge Manager. My Dexed_Cart contains all the original Yamaha Sysex (and many others), all carefully sorted by folders to find them very easily. Follow the instructions written by the developper in the chapter Cartridge Manager to install it.
Dexed 0.9.1: AU validation fail in LogicPro 9.1.8 (MacOS 10.6.8). Can anyone confirm this?
This plug-in is fantastic! Excellent sounding alternative to my dx7ii-fd when out of the studio, and for auditioning sounds.
I have a small request for the cart manager. Is it possible to display the name and location of the currently loaded SysEx file? I sometimes need to find out where I found a specific patch after I have closed and reopened the project, but the file-tree resets to the default location. If the "currently loaded cart" section displayed name and location it would be much easier to find the sound.
Hi, .
Very good request! I invite you to rewrite it here to be sure that it will be read by all the other users to support your demand:
Hi, .
I've had my DX7 since 1985 and have lost all my cartridges over the last 30 years! I really want to get this plug in working! Can anyone help? I'm running Logic Pro 9 on OS 10.6.8. I've put the VST and component in their respective folders in the library but when I run the AU manager in Logic Dexed always fails. What am I doing wrong?
The last working version with LP 9.1.8. and MacOS 10.6.8 is Dexed 0.9.0.
Thanks Dreier, any idea how I can hold of it - the download links always seem to direct me to 0.9.1.
Thanks Dreier, the AU manger likes that one! Although now I can't find any reference to it in Logic itself! Any idea how I get to run it?
I have Digital Performer 8. Dexed works fine in the program but on Mac there is no right click function. I couldn't find any video's showing me how to "send" a patch to my Volca FM....Can anyone HELP!!!.
Thanks for the update... But the download links (both folders on top) of your page are broken.
Until its fixed you can access download here: https://github.com/asb2m10/dexed/releases
Seems that in link should be just 0.9.2 (https://github.com/asb2m10/dexed/releases/download/0.9.2/dexed-0.9.2-win.zip) instead of v0.9.2 which is now and not working (https://github.com/asb2m10/dexed/releases/download/v0.9.2/dexed-0.9.2-win.zip). Same for Mac.
thanks mate.
I apologize if this request has already been met, but I've had one hell of a time trying to find proper conversions of the famous "Lately Bass" & "Solid Bass" patches for Dexed. FM8 seems to convert them better, WAY BETTER. But I was under the impression Dexed performs maths more in line with what the original Yamaha units did. I've probably downloaded over a dozen factory SYX banks directly dumped off of DX100 & TX81Zs. I've converted all of them with DXconverter - which is a python script. Ive also converted them directly in FM8 - they sound tighter & more crisp for lack of a better term. When loaded in Dexed they sound flabby & Solid Bass sounds completely different... If someone can please point me to a 1:1 accurate Dexed compatible Lately Bass & Solid Bass patches I would be VERY grateful!!!.
If I'm not mistaken, the Solid Bass and Lately Bass are patches for the TX81z/Dx11. This synth uses 4 operators with multiple waveforms available for each operator. The dx7 however, which dexed is based on, uses 6 operators, all strictly sine waves.
FM8 has multiple waveforms so it is able to convert the patches. Dexed can not.
But there are a ton of bass patches for the dx7 out there which can be imported into Dexed, so you may be able to find an alternative..
- Fred.
Any possibility of downloading earlier version of Dexed, say 0.9.1 or even 0.9.0? I ask because I'm unable to open Dexed track with Ableton Live project made with earlier Dexed version.
Any help would be much appreciated.
https://github.com/asb2m10/dexed/releases/ (0.9.1)
www.benis.it/varie/dexed-0.9.0-win.zip 0.9.0 : is on my web site www.benis.it :-)
Thanks for that, Benedetto. However, I'm Mac (sorry, forgot to mention). I tried 0.9.1 from the link you gave but no luck. It still won't open. Any ideas on where to find version 0.9.0 or earlier for Mac?
What I'm trying to retrieve from the track that won't open is a Dexed sound FX a jet airplane. When pitched gradually from low to high it sounds exactly as if a jet is getting ready for take-off. It sounds very realistic. Alas I'm not able to find the sound (syx file) again, having trawled through hundreds of sounds already... Any tips on where to find this particular sound FX would be most welcome :) Again, the sound itself has a static pitch, but comes to life when pitched gradually from low to high...
It's this sound that I'm looking for: (12-24s in) https://soundcloud.com/captainnow/totheunknown.
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Having the run-time linker fix up the binary causes a huge amount of IO even before any application code gets executed. These faults are visible in the second graph in my previous post. The linker's faults (pun intended) are the small green rectangles above the big ones. The graph clearly shows the huge relative cost of inefficient run-time linker memory prodding.
Supposedly, this problem is largely solved by prelinking. I can't confirm that as prelink does not work on Firefox on the systems that I can measure IO with SystemTap. This non-determinism is frustrating; we should figure out a way to warn to the user that the OS infrastructure failed them.
Post-linker Fail
Above IO patterns can be blamed on careless run-time linker behavior. IO after that can be attributed to lack of organization in the output of the compiler and the compile-time linker. Turns out that the layout of the .text section (where all of the function bodies lie) and to a smaller degree .data[, .bss, etc] sections(ie variable initializers) is completely unhelpful. For a good laugh look at how the official nightly libxul.so is read mostly through backwards io (graph link).
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After months of delays, Ageia Technologies, the developer of the world's first dedicated processor for physics aimed at gamers, said that its PhysX add-in cards will be integrated into personal computers (PCs) from Alienware, Dell and Falcon Northwest shortly. Add-in boards featuring PhysX chips for channel market will be available in two months.
The move to sell its physics accelerators to several big customers allows Ageia to supply several thousands of its PhysX products before actual games that take advantage of them come out. Meanwhile, system makers are now able to create "future-proof" PCs that will be able to deliver advanced physics effects some time in future, when games that were developed with PhysX physics accelerators in mind are launched.
"Ageia is charting new territory by bringing dedicated physics hardware to market that delivers the real-time physics gameplay that gamers and developers alike have been clamoring for. With the PhysX accelerator board in these new PCs from Dell, Alienware and Falcon Northwest, gamers now have future-proof systems for a fast-growing library of great games that exploit their power," said Manju Hegde, chief executive of Ageia.
Ageia's PhysX is the world's first physics processing unit (PPU), which offloads software physics processing from central processing units and graphics processing units to it. The architecture of the PhysX PPU is tailored for multi-threaded processing of vertexes, which allows game creators to develop detailed, soft and precise animation and simulation of movements, hair, clothing, liquids, fluids and other. Currently Ageia's PhysX is the world's first and only dedicated physics processing unit, but the company expects more startups to offer similar technology.
However, to take advantage of advanced capabilities the PhysX has, game developers have to create games using Novodex SDK supplied by Ageia, which requires some additional effort from them. According to Ageia, more than one hundred games designed for and supporting the Ageia PhysX processor are in development from over 60 software creators and publishers. Still, the company does not provide any guidance regarding availability of PhysX-supporting titles.
The cards based on the new Ageia PhysX processor were supposed to start sampling in Q3 2005, and emerge in retail in Q4 at the price between $249 and $299, it was revealed in 2005. Then it was said that the boards will hit the market in February, 2006. Now Ageia promises that Ageia PhysX accelerator add-in boards from Asus and BFG will be available in "wide distribution" in May of this year.


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Our Planet, Volume 15, Number 1 : Seas, Oceans and Small Islands
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Yong Zhu, PhD
Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Environmental Health); Assistant Director, Global Epidemiology
Research Interests
Breast Neoplasms; Environmental Health; Genetics, Medical; Public Health; Testicular Neoplasms; Molecular Epidemiology
Research Organizations
School of Public Health: Yong Zhu Lab
Research Summary
Dr. Zhu's research interests are oriented towards the use of the molecular epidemiological approach in the study of genetic susceptibility biomarkers and their interactions with environmental exposures in human disease development. Dr. Zhu has been developing and validating novel phenotypic and genotypic assays and biomarkers for several cancer types, including non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, breast, bladder, lung and prostate cancer. By utilizing various techniques in genetics, epigenetics, cytogenetics, cell biology, and computational biology, my studies have identified biomarkers that can characterize inherited predisposition and cellular response to environmental factors. Current research focuses on studying the role of two transcriptional factors, circadian genes and microRNAs, in tumorigenesis.
Specialized Terms:Circadian genes; MicroRNAs; Shift-work; Breast Cancer; Lymphoma; Prostate Cancer
Extensive Research Description
- Molecular Epidemiology of Circadian Genes and Human Cancers
- Molecular Epidemiology of Methylation-related Genes and Human Cancers
- Molecular Epidemiology of Micro-RNA and Human Cancers
Selected Publications
- Zhu, Y., Brown, H., Zhang, Y., Stevens, R.G., and Zheng, T. Period3 Structural Variation: A Circadian Biomarker Associated with Breast Cancer in Young Women. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention 14(1): 268-70, 2005.
- Zhu, Y., Spitz, M.R., Amos, C.I., Lin, J., Schabath, M.B., and Wu, X. An Evolutionary Perspective on SNP Screening in Molecular Cancer Epidemiology. Cancer Research 64: 2251-2257, 2004
- Zhu, Y., Zheng, T., Zhang, Y., Stevens, R., and Boyle, P. Does "Clock" Matter in Prostate Cancer? Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention 15(1): 3-5, 2006.
- Hoffman A, Zheng T, Yi CH, Weidhaas J, Slack F, Zhang Y, Leaderer D, Zhu Y. MicroRNA miR-196a-2 and breast cancer: a genetic and epigenetic association study and functional analysis. Cancer Research July 15;69 (14), 2009, PMID: 19567675
- Yi CH, Zheng T, Leaderer D, Hoffman A, Zhu Y. Cancer-related transcriptional targets of the circadian gene NPAS2 identified by genome-wide ChIP-on-chip analysis. Cancer Letter May 18, 2009, PMID: 19457610
- Hoffman A, Zheng T, Stevens RG, Ba Y, Zhang Y, Leaderer D, Yi CH, Holford TR, Zhu Y. Clock-cancer connection in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: a genetic association study and pathway analysis of the circadian gene Cryptochrome 2. Cancer Research Apr 15;69(8):3605-13, 2009, PMID: 19318546


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Sign the petition: Tell Sean Spicer to resign.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer lied to the American people this past weekend on national TV during his first press conference for the Trump White House.
Trump is apparently incensed that turnout at his inaugural was a bust. Far more people attended Obama's, which made Trump furious. He ordered Spicer to berate the press, and lie about the turnout, when everyone knows Trump simply couldn't get the numbers up. (See below: Obama 2009 left, Trump 2017 right -- there's no comparison.) And Spicer did lie. A lot.
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I think that the media has contributed to the general sense of it not being an urgent problem because it's not the lead story of the paper every day."they're having a long-term drought, and that this is climate change, a climate change signal. They're really in dire straits. They have no water in parts of the country that used to be significant agricultural areas, the Murray-Darling Basin. And it has woken the Australians up pretty quickly, and there's a lot of coverage on climate change issues if you are reading the Australian media.
What you need in order to grapple meaningfully with global warming is to believe that this is not a speculative thing."analyses of climate change, you are struck with a very worrisome sense that the economists don't understand the science, don't appreciate the gravity of the situation. And they don't seem to be factoring in the notion of we're not talking here about small, inconvenient changes that are not worth changing our lifestyle to avoid. We're talking about a desolate planet, not really in that long a time, okay?
Yale e360 InterviewsClick below to read more interviews from Yale Environment 360.
Michael Pollan: What's Wrong With Environmentalism
Thomas Friedman: Hope in a Hot, Flat Crowded World
Rajendra Pachauri: The World's Global Warming Challenge
Robert Bindschadler: Watching Unstable Antarctic Ice
David Keith: Time to Consider Manipulating the Planet?
What is our ethical obligation if not to hand off a planet that's habitable? I can't really see a higher ethical obligation."personally yet to hear a credible sort of scheme. All these things so far that people have come up with have significant damaging properties of their own. What you're talking about, you're talking about trying to block sunlight basically. You're literally talking about trying to have less sunlight reach the Earth. That's pretty serious. And then you have to think about if you keep adding CO2 to the atmosphere, then you have to block more and more sunlight, so eventually it really gets pretty ugly.


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Law Firms
Archer & Greiner lays off 14 lawyers, 27 staffers
By Martha Neil
Mar 12, 2013, 09:04 pm CDT
After mergers during the past several years that brought its attorney roster from 150 to nearly 210 lawyers, a well-known law firm with longtime roots in New Jersey is retrenching.
Archer & Greiner gave layoff notices last week to 14 attorneys and 27 staff members, the New Jersey Law Journal (reg. req.) reports. Their last day of work will be April 1.
While the firm still hopes to grow further through lateral hires, reduced demand in a changing legal market is requiring the firm to do more with less, since increasing rates was not realistic, said its president, Christopher Gibson. He called the layoffs "the most difficult thing I have done."
Seven associates and seven nonequity partners got pink slips. They work in offices in Haddonfield, Hackensack, Flemington and Princeton, N.J., as well as Philadelphia. Most of the eight paralegals and 19 secretaries and file clerks are in Haddonfield. The layoffs will bring the ratio of lawyers to secretaries from 2:1 to 4:1, which is now standard, Gibson said.
Redundancies developed, the legal publication says, after Archer & Greiner merged with Herten, Burstein, Sheridan, Cevasco, Bottinelli, Litt & Harz in Hackensack, adding 31 attorneys, and Pelino & Lentz in Philadelphia, adding another 21.
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JUDO: Youth and Scholastic Nationals Day 2 Results
For Immediate Release March 30, 2008 Contact: Nicole Jomantas, 719.271.9937 (cell) email@example.com (Menomonie, Wis.)-With the Junior World Championship Trials five months away, the IJF-Junior (under 20) divisions continue to have some of the most exciting rivalries in the sport. These hotly contested matches continued on Sunday at the Youth and Scholastic National Championships at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Fifteen-year-old Andrew Porras (Hialeah, Fla. / USA Judo National Training Site at North Miami) established himself as a contender for the 73kg Junior World Team slot when he upset top-ranked Nick Delpopolo (Glenville, N.Y. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Jason Morris Judo Center), a 2007 Senior Nationals silver medalist. Both players won two matches to advance to their first final. Neither scored until Delpopolo was given a penalty for stalling late in the match. Porras then threw Delpopolo for a yuko (quarter-point) score in the final seconds. Delpopolo beat David Oshima (Somerville, Mass. / Tohoku) in the loser's pool to return for a second final against Porras. Their rematch was short-lived, however, as Porras, who would win the Fighting Spirit Male Award, threw Delpopolo with a sacrifice throw for ippon in the first 30 seconds. Angelica Delgado (Miami, Fla. / USA Judo National Training Site at North Miami) and Hana Carmichael (Wellington, Fla. / Budokan Judo) continued their rivalry as the top two players in the 57kg division. After first-round byes, both players won their next two matches to advance to the finals. Delgado threw Carmichael for a yuko just over a minute into the match and threw her again for ippon. Carmichael beat Marlena Grovenstein (Colorado Springs, Colo. / Ju Shin Kan) in the next match to advance back up to the second final where she was thrown twice more by Delgado who also is one of the top players on the senior roster. In the 63kg division, Paola Genao-Butler (Colorado Springs, Colo. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Olympic Training Center) won her second medal in as many days after placing second yesterday in the collegiate division. Genao-Butler defeated Nancy Marroquin (Union City, N.J. / Tech Judo) and Kelly Au (Chicago, Ill. / Tohkon Judo) in the first two rounds before fighting Paula Duarte (Baldwin Park, Calif. / Mojica Judo) in the final-a rematch of the 2007 High School Nationals final where Duarte beat Genao-Butler. This time, Genao-Butler controlled both final matches. Duarte picked up three penalties throughout the first match and Genao-Butler earned the only offensive score of the match, sweeping Duarte for a koka (smallest points). Duarte was down by a penalty against Ronni Aragona (Schenectady, N.Y. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Jason Morris Judo Center), but came back with a throw for ippon to fight Genao-Butler again. In their next match, Genao-Butler threw Duarte for a waza-ari (half-point) and two kokas before pinning her at the end of the match. The win will make Genao-Butler the highest ranked actively competing player in the 63kg division, moving her ahead of Duarte with several more events between now and the Trials. Genao-Butler also earned the Fighting Spirit Female Award. Fifteen-year-old Chrissy Chow (Honolulu, Hawaii / Hawaii Tenri) and 16-year-old Kyle Taketa (Torrance, Calif. / Gardena Judo) went undefeated to win the 52kg and 60kg divisions respectively and were named Outstanding Female and Outstanding Male. Taketa moved up from 55kg to 60kg less than a year ago after winning a bronze medal at the Senior Pan American Championships and will move into the #3 ranking in the division after this weekend. Max Benjamin (Fresh Meadows, N.Y. / Spartak Sports Club) and Kadee Shadden (Mineral Wells, Texas / Ruben Martin Judo) won the Male and Female Best Technique Awards. Shadden was the winner of the IJF-Junior 70kg division while Benjamin won the 55kg Juvenile B division on Saturday. Complete results are as follows: Girls' Bantam 3 23kg 1. Donna Granados (San Jose, Calif.) 2. Audrey Pettigrew (Chicago, Ill.) Girls' Bantam 3 27kg 1. Riley Abeyta (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Boys' Bantam 3 23kg 1. Parker Roloff (Grafton, Wis.) 2. Harley Voss (Minneapolis, Minn.) Boys' Bantam 3 27kg 1. Robert Jr. Tanaka (Denver, Colo.) 2. Parker Roloff (Grafton, Wis.) 3. David Anderson (Chicago, Ill.) Boys' Bantam 3 + 35kg 1. Joshiah Selagea (Chicago, Ill.) Boys' Bantam 2 21kg 1. Erich Sauer (Chicago, Ill.) 2. Michael Gren (Minneapolis, Minn.) Boys' Bantam 2 25kg 1. Aizec Olson (St. Paul, Minn.) 2. Reece Heller (Riverwoods, Ill.) Boys' Bantam 2 + 30kg 1. Soren Birnbaum (Chicago, Ill.) Girls' Intermediate 2 31kg 1. Jessica Oda (Mililani, Hawaii) 2. Jessica Abad (San Jose, Calif.) Girls' Intermediate 2 34kg 1. Willow Heller (Riverwoods, Ill.) Girls' Intermediate 2 38kg 1. Summer Truong (Colorado Spring, Colo.) 2. Autumn Bates (Belleville, Ill.) 3. Jessica Lothridge (Naperville, Ill.) Girls' Intermediate 2 42kg 1. Amy Suzuki (San Jose, Calif.) 2. Tiffany Martin (Burleson, Texas) Girls' Intermediate 2 48kg 1. Cassidy Chandler (Honolulu, Hawaii) 2. Fabianna Saucedo (San Jose, Calif.) Girls' Intermediate 2 +53kg 1. Sonja Savici (Unknown) 2. Jamillah Ahmad (St. Paul, Minn.) 3. Danielle Kem (Huntington, Ind.) Boys' Intermediate 2 31kg 1. Blake Calli (Fort Worth, Texas) 2. Robert Pair (Cascade, Idaho) 3. Marshall Graves (Edwardsville, Ill.) Boys' Intermediate 2 34kg 1. Cole Chandler (Honolulu, Hawaii) 2. Matthew Kearney (Keller, Texas) 3. Noah Pineda-Abaya (Honolulu, Hawaii) 4. Gregory Zaw (Falmouth, Mass.) Boys' Intermediate 2 38kg 1. Wesley Dantzler (Sykesville, Md.) 2. Nathaniel Standish (Johnston, Iowa) 3. Julian Gallego (Chaska, Minn.) Boys' Intermediate 2 42kg 1. Matthew Landry (Forestdale, Mass.) 2. Jacob Graham (Bangert, Ill.) 3. Sebastian Ruiz (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) Boys' Intermediate 2 48kg 1. Makoa Gaughen (Kaneohe, Hawaii) 2. Gunnar Baker (McCall, Idaho) 3. William Okamura (Chicago, Ill.) Boys' Intermediate 2 53kg 1. Caleb Brown (East Falmouth, Mass.) 2. Will Chery (Columbus, Ohio) Boys' Intermediate 2 +53kg 1. Kyle Birnbaum (Chicago, Ill.) Female IJF Junior 44kg 1. Veronica Prado (Coral Springs, Fla.) 2. Brianna Calli (Fort Worth, Texas) Female IJF Junior 48kg 1. Angela Creutzberger (Balston Spa, N.Y.) 2. Lisette Abad (San Jose, Calif.) 3. Alexa Liddie (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Female IJF Junior 52kg 1. Christina Chow (Honolulu, Hawaii) 2. Jessica Irons (Yorkville, Ill.) 3. Samantha Martin (Burleson, Texas) Female IJF Junior 57kg 1. Angelica Delgado (Miami, Fla.) 2. Hana Carmichael (Wellington, Fla.) 3. Marlena Grovenstein (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Female IJF Junior 63kg 1. Paola Genao-Butler (Colorado Springs, Colo.) CO Colorado 2. Paula Duarte (Baldwin, Park, Calif.) 3. Ronni Aragona (Schenectady, N.Y.) Female IJF Junior 70kg 1. Kadee Shadden (Mineral Wells, Texas) 2. Kelsi Bostic (Anderson, Ind.) 3. Katinna Rodriguez (Anchorage, Alaska) Female IJF Junior 78kg 1. Helen Delpopolo (Westfield, N.J.) 2. Halee Shadden (Mineral Wells, Texas) 3. LaQuinta Allen (Lauderdale, Fla.) Male IJF Junior 55kg 1. Matt Dong (San Jose, Calif.) 2. Alex Shustorovich (Marlboro, N.J.) 3. Casey Kenney (Portland, Ind.) Male IJF Junior 60kg 1. Kyle Taketa (Torrance, Calif.) 2. Max Schneider (Chicago, Ill.) 3. Derron Maki (Honolulu, Hawaii) Male IJF Junior 66kg 1. Jeremy Liggett (Glenville, N.Y.) 2. Zachary Godbold (Houston, Texas) 3. Michael Fujimoto (Los Angeles, Calif.) 4. Gary Zakaran (Glendale, Calif.) Male IJF Junior 73kg 1. Dariel Porras (Hialeah, Fla.) 2. Nick Delpopolo (Glenville, N.Y.) 3. David Oshima (Somerville, Mass.) Male IJF Junior 81kg 1. Tony Sangimino (Glenville, N.Y.) 2. Antonio Rodriguez (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) 3. Daniel Satinsky (Buffalo Grove, Ill.) Male IJF Junior 90kg 1. Steve Fayzakov (Fresh Meadows, N.Y.) 2. Ajax Tadehara (Pocatello, Idaho) 3. Carlos Moran (Clifton, N.J.) 4. Lucian Gazzani (Granada Hill, Calif.) Male IJF Junior 100kg 1. Kyle Vashkulat (Glenville, N.Y.) Male IJF Junior +100kg 1. Kevin Duarte (Baldwin, Calif.) 2. Doyle Richeson (Burleson, Texas) 3. Jimmy Dogaz (Shawnee, Ga.) Male IJF Junior Open 1. Kyle Vashkulat (Scotia, N.Y.) 2. Michael Harrison (Burn, Va.) 3. Christopher Johnson (Fond Du Lac, Wis.) Results by Organization Point System: Place won | Point Value 1 5 2 3 3 1 Organization name |Total|# 1 |# 2 |# 3 | 1. Illinois 48 5 6 5 2. California 38 5 4 1 3. New York 34 6 1 1 4. Texas 29 2 6 1 5. Hawaii 27 5 0 2 6. Florida 23 3 2 2 7. Colorado 22 4 0 2 8. Minnesota 15 1 3 1 9. Massachusetts 11 2 0 1 10. New Jersey 9 1 1 1 10. Wisconsin 9 1 1 1 10. Idaho 9 0 3 0 11. Indiana 5 0 1 2 11. Maryland 5 1 0 0 12. Ohio 3 0 1 0 12. Virginia 3 0 1 0 12. Iowa 3 0 1 0 13. Georgia 1 0 0 1 13. Alaska 1 0 0 1 Complete results for the collegiate novice divisions are as follows: Women's 63kg 1. Rochelle Nguyen (Stanford, Calif. / Stanford University) 2. Elizabeth Vickers (Ames, Iowa / Iowa State University) 3. Kathleen Korn (Ames, Iowa / Iowa State University) Women's 70kg 1. Rochelle Nguyen (Stanford, Calif. / Stanford University) 2. Elizabeth Vickers (Ames, Iowa / Iowa State University) 3. Lucicle McMinn (USAFA, Colo. / U.S. Air Force Academy) Men's Novice 60kg 1. Samuel Sheppard (USAFA, Colo. / U.S. Air Force Academy) 2. Ling Shao (Stanford, Calif. / Stanford University) 3. Weber Wu (Gainesville, Fla. / University of Florida) Men's Novice 66kg 1. Anthony Dariano (San Jose, Calif. / San Jose State University) 2. Matthew Soto (College, Texas / Texas A,M) 3. Chan Youn (Gainesville, Fla. / University of Florida) Men's 73kg 1. Samuel Johnston (College Station, Texas / Texas A,M) 2. Joel Holley (Colorado Springs, Colo. / U.S. Air Force Academy) 3. Chris Jones (College Station, Texas / Texas A,M) Men's 81kg 1. David Kaszycki (Alpharetta, Ga. / Wesleyan School) 2. Garett Kolodziej (Poth, Texas / Texas A,M) 3. Sean Donnelly (USAFA, Colo. / U.S. Air Force Academy) Men's 100kg 1. Aaron Schlueter (Muncie, Ind. / Ball State University) 2. Mohamed Goodwin (Washington, D.C. / Ball State University) 3. Warren Scott (Gainesville, Fla. / University of Florida) Results by College Point System: Place won | Point Value 1 5 2 3 3 1 College name |Total|# 1 |# 2 |# 3 | 1. Stanford Univ. 13 2 1 0 2. Texas A,M 12 1 2 1 3. U.S. Air Force Adacamy 10 1 1 2 4. Ball State University 8 1 1 0 5. Iowa State University 7 0 2 1 6. San Jose State University 5 1 0 0 6. Wesleyan School 5 1 0 0 7. University of Florida 3 0 0 3 For more information, contact Nicole Jomantas, USA Judo Director of Communications and Media Relations, at 719.271.9937 (cell) or email@example.com. -END-


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Whenever you play, make it groove
"I want to be sure that everybody who comes to see the band has a good time. I need to put that feeling across and make sure everybody knows what that groove is, right to the back of the field.
"The most important thing is to stay relaxed. When you get up and sit down at the drums, I try to play from the neck down - I try not to let it get in my head. I try not to be academic or technical about it. I try not to think about the stuff I practised all day. I just stay relaxed and think musical things."
Maintaining stamina through a high-impact set list
"I am fortunate to still be in the music touring industry after over 30 years of world travels. For Queensrÿche to perform at our best requires all of us to keep our health in top form, meaning that it usually starts with good rest, healthy diet and the utmost clean living.
"Performing a 90 minute-two hour rock show is difficult enough without also having bad health. I pride myself in being as relaxed and as prepared as possible."
Relax and stay loose
"Use your drumsticks like an extension of your arm. Your drums are there to be worked with, never against. While on the surface this sounds like generic advice it's a massive cause of fatigue that can ruin any show or practice session.
"Relax and let your technique carry you through. Remember, playing the drums should be the fun. Keep yourself challenged and never give up."
Build stamina before you hit the stage
"Right now I'm on Warped Tour and it's the most insane tour I've been on. There are 80 plus bands, thousands of kids - it's chaotic. Everyday I try to work out, run and stretch when I wake up. It only takes up about 30-45 minutes but in the long run it's necessary. As a drummer playing in a fast, loud band, I need all the stamina I can get.
"It's all about using the right amount of energy at the right times. You need to breath and make sure you're not wasting all of your energy reserves in the first two songs because an hour later when you're //still// playing, you're going to be fatigued. Playing on a pad for about 45 minutes a day is something everybody should get into. It gets your hands and arms loosened up so when it's go time, and you're muscles and tendons won't tighten up and cramp."
Don't forget your pillow
"For a festival, always make sure you know what you need. It might just be cymbals and snare but if you can't find out assume you need everything. I have a 'fly-in' kit for festivals: my cymbals in one case and a floor tom case that holds my kick pedal, snare, stick bag and percussion.
"One advantage is that I pad out the second case with a pillow - you wouldn't believe how many hire / festival kits come with empty kick drums desperately needing dampening!"
Catch some zzzzzzs
"Festival season... You never know what you're going to get, but you can control how you want things to turn out with new fans and people who don't know your band by giving that undeniably kick ass performance.
"For me, the key to making that happen and playing to my best ability (while surviving festival season) is simple: sleep! With the intensive travelling and, most of the time, having 'throw and go' shows it gives me the ability to relax in case a tricky situation arises, or equipment issues or weather changes. It always makes a tour more enjoyable when you're taking care of yourself."
Tom Heron, The Xcerts
"Having a day job is hardly the rock star dream but it can be a necessity, especially in the beginning. I'd say try to find something you enjoy doing or just about tolerate that lets you keep playing drums (ie, teaching), or work that's flexible enough to allow for touring. The dream is to earn money from your band but until that day comes, there's no shame in a part time job."
Arejay Hale, Halestorm
"Drinking a lot of water and staying hydrated is important on tour, especially for hot outdoor gigs. Drumming is very physical so it helps to think like an athlete by staying hydrated, eating healthy and getting proper sleep.
"Also, respect the headliners, keep your gear out of the way, don't jam on your drums while the sound engineers are tuning the PA system or line checking the other instruments, make sure you get you gear on and off stage quickly so the other bands can start on time and for Pete's sake keep yourself and your clothes from smelling nasty! If there's no shower around I find that baby wipes, gold bond and Febreze are essential supplies."
Don't drink and drum
"The one rule I have that helps me is to play sober. That's not a popular thing to do, but it keeps me going and keeps my playing up to the standard I demand. I have no problem waiting until I'm done working before I have a couple of beers. I'll save the rage for the days off."
It pays to be prepared and punctual
"Make sure you are well prepared before hitting the road. Have lots of spare equipment with you: sticks, heads, felts and take a lot of drum keys because, from experience, I always seem to lose those.
"I'd also recommend taking all of your stands/hardware to every show you play as it can be frustrating if the stands you are borrowing can't be adjusted or don't even work properly. One final note is that it's important to get to the venues promptly as the more time you have to set up and check the better. There's nothing worse than rushing things at a show."
Sticky is good
"Outdoor festivals are totally different from indoor. The main thing I notice is the grip of the sticks. I pour a full can of coke all over my hands before I go on stage because it gives my hands some grip to stop the sticks flying out of my hands mid riding the crashes!
"Most of the time a soundcheck won't exist so I'll ask the monitor guys to rock my drums full as possible and I'll take it down from there as I'm playing. Depending on the weather and temperature the feel of the heads might be different. I played an outdoor show in Quebec this March. It was freezing and the heads felt like concrete, so be careful you don't break your arms!"
Stock up on palm leaves and sticks
"When touring you obviously need to bring lots of extra sticks. I bring two pairs for every show. Back-up cymbals, snare, heads, and pedals, and medical tape for blisters.
"We're currently on Warped tour and the first show this year, none of our tracks or monitors worked so we literally couldn't even hear each other. We just played old songs and roughed it but it turned out great and we just had fun with it. That to me is the most important part of live shows - having fun! Having said that, heat is something we have to deal with. I pay my drum tech extra money to fan me with giant palm leave when it gets too hot!"
Keep calm and carry on
"From equipment breaking to getting food poisoning, you learn to adapt to all eventualities on tour. My best advice in any situation is to be adaptable. If something's not going your way or a piece of equipment isn't to your standard or taste, it's not the end of the world - roll with what you're given and treat it like a challenge.
"The best personality traits to have on tour are to be calm and relaxed, for your own sanity as well as others around you. I've found having a meal and going for a long walk on your own does wonders for your sanity if it feels like you're losing it to cabin fever and home is still a long way away."
Invest in a fan
"While on tour or during festival season, it is mandatory to have spare supplies with you in the van. Sticks, drum heads, drum keys and even screws to name a few. No one wants to start looking for a music shop one hour before your soundcheck in a city you've never been to and where nobody speaks your language.
"Also make sure you bring a fan on tour: those are lifesavers for hot summer shows or tiny packed venues. The fresh air will make a huge difference in keeping your energy level up during the set."
Take care of yourself on all levels
"Don't work for free. Too many young musicians are being exploited for this. So make sure you negotiate with the label, management, agent or promoter before the gigs happen.
"It's important to enjoy yourself and bond with your band mates but everything in moderation. It's too easy to eat badly and drink alcohol everyday when you're on the road and doing so over a long schedule can affect your performance. Also, be creative on the road. You will have a lot of down time so this may involve song writing, organising your diary, sorting your taxes, using social media to promote the artist or your band. Organisation is important."
Warm up, warm up!
"We all know the importance of warming up before a show. It's good for the joints and tightens up your chops. I like to start slow with some single and double stroke rolls then do some paradiddles and flam taps.
"Stretching is very important too. I stretch out my wrists, shoulders, back and legs to limber up before a show. You can also do a few warm up exercises like jumping jacks, push ups, side lunges, jump squats to get your heart rate up and blood pumping. These also help your overall endurance on tour to prevent feeling tired or fatigued half way through a set."
Feel the tension
"Tension sensitive drum keys were recommended to me recently by a good friend of mine, Jamie Cross (of JC Drums). I now love them! They're awesome for when your drums naturally detune due to temperature changes.
"The key tells you when they're perfectly in tune every time, which in turn saves time for more important things like warming up! Warming up is key. I know it's been said time and time again but no one wants to be 'that guy' who pulls a rock muscle on tour."
Put down the Fanta, pick up the Evian
"Playing live during the summer time can be a stressful but very fulfilling experience. You spend your days in vitamin D rich environments and it's hard not to be happy. It's quite hot though most of the time and making sure you are properly hydrated is everything.
"Drink your water and stay away from your sodas and sugars. An important thing is to breathe and relax. If you're onstage and tense, it's difficult to stay fluid. The more calm and relaxed you are, the better you'll feel about your playing."
Get cosy with the crew
"The sound engineer is your best friend. Make their job easier by being quick and efficient when setting up and sound checking (no noodling between songs!).
"Getting to know their name and being friendly could mean the difference between a shit show and a good one. Play every show as if you're playing Wembley. Showing your committed looks a hell of a load better than shying away and not performing at all."
Sometimes it's nice to just reminisce...
"I've played Download Festival twice now, once with my old band Nya on the Doghouse Stage in 2011 and once with The Defiled on the Pepsi Max stage last year. Both were great shows with an awesome atmosphere.
"I'd also have to put a couple of The Defiled's London shows in the list: Playing Brixton Academy for the first time was a childhood dream come true (with Therapy? And Skindred) and Shepherd's Bush Empire last year on the Dragonforce tour was a real highlight. I just love a home crowd and a nice big old venue! Performing in front of 80,000 people with Stomp at the Olympic Closing Ceremony is probably worth a mention too."
Enjoy it always
"The most important part of being a drummer, or anyone, in a band is that you enjoy it. Chances are you'll be the one with the car organising the shows and making sure the band get where they need to be. If you reach a point where that doesn't seem worth it or you find yourself constantly arguing with people in or around the band, stop right there.
"Why did you start playing anyway? If it was for fame and money then you're an idiot. If it was for fun, make sure it stays that way. It's your music and your life. Do it the way that works for you."
Become a multi-tasker
"Unless you have thousands of pounds to spend on touring, splitting roles is key to a stress free and enjoyable time. As a band, we all have our strengths but that doesn't mean you can't help someone out with theirs or cover a position you don't have filled.
"For example, while I'm setting up my kit our singer, who only has an acoustic guitar to plug in, sets up the merch display. On another day, he might be re-stringing his guitars and someone else who's free will set up merch. If somebody's been sitting on merch for half an hour and wants a break, I might jump on. Our bassist is also our tour manager and splits the driving between him and our singer. This saves money on getting in other people."
Become a multi-tasker: part two
"If you're in a band, hopefully you've figured out that everyone mucks in to making the business side run smoothly - taking t-shirts to the post office, keeping Facebook updated, taking it in turns to be the sober one operating the vehicle after a show.
"Even as a hired gun with Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls I try to do more. The guitarist, bass player and I built a rehearsal room; I've tour managed while drumming; and until recently on some tours I would guitar tech for Frank. Don't undersell yourself if you're getting paid for a gig, either. I still get palpitations when I quote a day rate to someone but I know I've worked hard to be worth an OK wage. I'm not going to be shy about what I think I'm worth. If they don't agree someone else gets that gig and so be it."
DIY drummer
"Never spill your drink onstage again! Simply 'borrow' a beer crate from the venue you are playing, take your trusty hacksaw from your well-stocked tool kit and cut out a block of six bottle holders. Trim it up and hey presto: two x water, two x Lucozade, two x Beer - you're sorted for the show!
"And her's how to never loose your drum tuner key: purchase a stretchy cable with a dog clip then attach your drum key to it, clip on to a nearby floor tom lug and let it dangle. Any time you need a quick between-song tune up, you know where to find it."
When crowds go wild
"One of my all time favourite gigs was the Download Festival 2010. There were close to 90,000 people there and our show was going ok, nothing that special. We made it to the last song and Ivan invited the whole crowd to crowd surf up to shake his hand. Within seconds there was close to 5,000 people that jumped over the barricade.
"It was complete awesome chaos! They didn't have enough security and we had to actually stop playing. The promoter asked us to help him get everything under control and then let us finish the song. Our performance ended up being one of the talked about of the festival. I'll never forget that show."
Bust out the knitwear
"When you go on tour, you need a hoodie. That's it. A book or music player helps in those times when you need solitude and having instruments and sticks and gaffa tape and all that is important of course but you'll either have sorted that out or you won't last very long playing live.
"When it's freezing cold in Bradford or where ever and you have to sleep in the van (because someone must ALWAYS sleep in the van if you don't want your gear stolen) then you'll need that hoodie. Christ, take two. Two hoodies. You need two hoodies. And a bottle opener."
Don't forget the home comforts
"I need to make sure I come prepared with everything that is possible to help make me feel like I'm 'at home' - there's nothing worse than needing something you do not have when stuck on a tour bus or when getting ready to play a gig. After 30 years of touring, I usually make a check list at home of what I need and want to take with me. This insures I come as prepared as possible."
Know your rights
"Those of you in bands like myself who cannot afford to employ your own tour manager will end up taking on the role yourself. I have personally tour managed my own band for the past few years and the most valuable lesson I have learned is to always make sure you know your show contract to the last letter, and always print one out for every promoter. Unfortunately, some promoters try to cut as many costs as possible to the extent of not even accommodating anyone but the headliners whether it says so in your contract or not – they will often ignore it. You have the right to enforce this and get what you have contractually requested. We all know we don't ask for much on the way up, so it's not fair to not be looked after properly."
Planning tours in advance saves cash
"I used to tour manage my early bands and try to get the most for our money by routing the tour in advance and knowing where we would stay - hotel or crashing on someone's floor. As soon as I got the dates I'd hit the Travelodge website and plan my drives according to the cheapest Travelodge hotels on the tour route. Book early enough and you can get rooms for as little as £15 for four people. I once ran a whole 14 date tour on £15 rooms - £210 for the whole tour!
"You'll want something reliable for a vehicle, so make sure you can fit your drums in comfortably with everyone else's gear. If you're smart you'll get a van with bunks in it and pull a trailer with the gear (make sure you have a hitch lock), that way you need no hotels."
At the end of the day, it's all experience
"Festivals are really important for your band. You not only get to perform in front of thousands of people, but you also get to hang with your peers and share road stories. Most of these shows are called 'throw and go's'. This means it's imperative for your band to have a solid, knowledgeable crew because there are no sound checks.
"Having all of your gear in order is also very important. You're going to experience every type of gig from playing in front of 350,000 people to not being able to start on time in front of the Big 4 crowd due to technical difficulties. Chalk it all up to experience. Nothing else can match a live performance; this is what I live for."


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This iron "Thing" has been nicknamed "Madame Butterfly" by Advance resident, Leon Wilton, who brought it in to "stump" local history buff Paul Corbin.
You might remember Leon. He is the guy who interrupted the monotony of our daily grind about a year ago, by bringing in a couple quart fruit jars that had screw caps on each end of the jars. We posted blogs, with pictures of these jars, and we published an article about them in the N.S.C. We had no idea as to why these jars had screw caps on both ends, so we asked people to give us their opinions as to what a fruit jar with a cap on each end could have been made for.
I have been writing articles for the N.S.C. and a few other magazines for about ten years, and it is not unusual that I get an e-mail or telephone call regarding some of these articles, but this one about the fruit jars went wild. I received 32 comments in one day from people all over the country, expressing their opinion regarding the purpose of these jars, none of which seemed to be a logical answer to our question, until I received an e-mail from a fellow in Colorado.
On this latest trip to the newspaper office, Leon didn't have anything in his hands or up his sleeve, but he did have a mischievous grin on his face, as he said, "I have something I want to show you." We immediately asked him what he had, and he said, "It is a 'thing,' or at least that is what the auctioneer said it was when he held it up for sale."
At this point Leon brought in his "Thing" and set it on the desk. Madeline and I both agreed with him."Yep, it is a 'thing,' all right, but what kind of thing?" Two sides of this unpainted cast-iron was in the form of a butterfly, with a wingspan of 11-1/2 inches, yet it looked like a cross between a birdcage and a rattrap, as there was a 7-inch cavity between the two identical sides. There was also a 3-inch round opening in the bottom of this cage that was closed by a cast-iron disk that snapped in place, with a quarter turn of the disk. This "thing" didn't do anything. It didn't make any sound, and it didn't go anywhere; however, this heterogeneous conglomeration of cast-iron seemed to express a degree of abstract quality as it sat there, doing nothing.
The fact that there is an opening in the bottom of this contraption would indicate that it was intended to be more than just an ornament, and since it had never been alive, we could not use the carbon-dating process to determine its age. So, when was it made, who made it, and why?? If you think that this "Madame Butterfly" is more than just an ornament, feel free to express your opinion by e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com or call 573-722-3505. As a closing thought, I might suggest that you rummage through the junk pile in your attic, out in your garage, or even in the discarded trash out behind your workshop. If you come on to something you can't identify, be sure to call Leon Wilton. If he does not know what you have found, he will probably offer you a hunk of money for it.
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Paul, it would seem to me that the iron butterfly would HAVE to be some sort of light that sat on a pole somewhere. However, I can't explain the ring at the top, which would indicate that it should be HANGING. And those are definitely feet that it stands on, as if it were designed to sit on a flat surface, as well.
Mmmm... a very versatile "thing"!! I hope your "foreign authorities" (Colorado and Kansas) see this blog, so they can help us solve the mystery!
-- Posted by goat lady on Mon, Apr 26, 2010, at 7:10 AM
Could it be some sort of candle holder that would explain a use for the opening at the bottom?
-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Mon, Apr 26, 2010, at 4:13 PM
I wondered about that, too, Dexterite - only I don't see any candle wax mess on it.
-- Posted by goat lady on Mon, Apr 26, 2010, at 9:39 PM
Perhaps another thing chewed the wax away. The metal covering would protect little monster hands from being burned.
-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Wed, Apr 28, 2010, at 9:33 AM
It does look to be of Oriental origins, best probability from my one-dimensional observation is that of a censer which could be containing, in use, a smaller pot with burning incense or if you'd like some camphorated charcoal or herbs to repel insects from the veranda, either sitting on the porch or hanging from a chain. Repostes, anyone??? The scrounging for answers could really use a couple more photos, any maker marks, symbology present, curious minds inquire???!!! Later, regards to Mr. Corbin and MD, kkcaver
-- Posted by kkcaver47 on Wed, Apr 28, 2010, at 1:17 PM
I'm speculating that it might have been made as a decorative warmer. The space between the front and back could be meant to hold bricks that were warmed in the fire and then using a metal hook in the ring on top carried to another room as a portable heat source? The opening in the bottom to remove ash that had stuck to the bricks?
-- Posted by farmwife2 on Wed, Apr 28, 2010, at 1:51 PM
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Paul Corbin is a 100-year-old historian, humorist, and amateur archaeologist from Advance, Mo. He grew up in the Greenbrier area west of Advance, where he attended Stepp School on the banks of Cato Slough and the Castor River, important waterways throughout his life. In an age when many area residents did not go to high school, the young Corbin made the decision to walk the five miles to Zalma, graduating in 1933. Throughout his life, he was an enterprising businessman, selling Watkins products from house to house throughout a large area - and later opening a variety store in Advance. He and his wife Geneva traveled throughout the United States, even following the route that the Lewis and Clark expedition traveled. His knowledge of Native American culture is extensive, and he has donated a sizeable collection of his artifacts to the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center and the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History in Marble Hill. Throughout the years, he has submitted articles to TBY, the North Stoddard Countian, the Ozark Mountaineer, and several other Missouri publications. He has also written two books - "Reflections in Missouri Mud," and "Fragments of my Feeble Mind." The first one is out of print.
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