C, Eb and G Walk Into a Bar…
C, E-flat and G go into a bar. The bartender says, “sorry, but we don’t serve minors.” So E-flat leaves, and C and G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished and G is out flat. F comes in and tries to augment the situation, but is not sharp enough. D comes in and heads for the bathroom saying, “Excuse me. I’ll just be a second.” Then A comes in, but the bartender is not convinced that this relative of C is not a minor. Then the bartender notices B-flat hiding at the end of the bar and says, “Get out! You’re the seventh minor I’ve found in this bar tonight.”
E-Flat comes back the next night in a three-piece suit with nicely shined shoes. The bartender says, “you’re looking sharp tonight. Come on in, this could be a major development.” Sure enough, E-flat soon takes off his suit and everything else, and is au natural. Eventually C sobers up and realizes in horror that he’s under a rest. C is brought to trial, found guilty of contributing to the diminution of a minor, and is sentenced to 10 years of D.S. without Coda at an upscale correctional facility.
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Thanks to Billy Rader for sending me this. Just had to post it!
Art….I last saw you (met you once) at Harvey’s Gold Street, Garden Grove Ca. in the 60’s when you played with Virgil Beckham, Gerard Belisle (5th Cavalry) before you became Bigfoot….nice trip down memory lane. I have the vinyl Bigfoot album…still great stuff. Do you keep in touch with any of the old band members?
Hi Bob,
Nice to hear from you. Yes, that was a long time ago.
Dave Garland is married to my ex-wife and lives
(and still playing) in Las Vegas. Saw Virgil about
10 years ago when we lived in Nashville for awhile.
Talked to him a couple of years ago and he’s
selling real estate. Saw Ernie abou a year ago and
he lives in Eureka, CA. Don’t know about Gerard.
I’m still writing and producing music. How about
you?
Hey Art, I can still vividly remember Bigfoot. We were a bit younger then and could barely get into Harveys Gold Street. Your guitar work was always inspiring! Come to think of it, all the guys would regularly blow us away! The switch to the Bigfoot scenario was not welcomed at first, but as you guys got into it, we (my band and I, locals called The Marshmellow Steamshovel)(hilarious!) got into it with you. Gerard on the timbales, Virgil (Bring Another Day)(blue eyes and all in the lights used to make my girl go crazy!) Dave picking up the trumpet, and of course your leads and vocals, all serve for great memories of an aging musician type. I think I was about 16-17 then. I’ve owned about five B3’s since then.
I am no kid now (so I know your not) but I still cherish my good ol vinyl copy of the Bigfoot Album. Do you know anybody that has clean copies of it on CD? I would love to be able to throw it into the car with me. Teen Thighs are calling!
Best Wishes from an original fan!
Ron
Hi Ron,
Great to hear from you. I can upload the files for you if you can burn your own CD. Ernie sent them to me, don’t know how clean they are.
Art
Hello Art. I was the guitar player in the Town Criers back in the late 1960’s. We played at Gold Street on Fifth Cavalry’s nites off. Ran into you last at MMS in LA in 1970’s when I was working with Bobbie Gentry…you were rehearsing with David Cassidy I believe. I’m glad I found your site, and references to Gerard, Virgil, and Dave. Those were the good old days. I was very much influenced by your guitar playing, playing, Virgil’s singing, and Gerard’s command of the stage. Garland of course left us all speechless.
RD
Hi Roger,
Nice to hear from you. I remember Gold Street and all that went on there fondly! I wonder where Gerard is?
Take care
Art
I love this joke.