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Eric Diaz's avatar

Chuck Skipper’s was epic for me. You were BRILL! Just what my soul needed…Really wished I could’ve done all the Florida dates but Pilar 95 and Euclides 89 needed a bit of my attention. I had to beg, borrow and steal just to arrange a quick overnighter from Lake Worth (remember the Bamboo Room?) I also remember Tropical Heatwave Fest a few years back pre-C. Ybor City knows how to RAWK. Last time I saw you before Skipper’s was Eric Brooks’ bday dinner at Suppenkuche which I like to call Super Koochie. A lovely evening. It was around the time of the amazing City Hall Anniversary show. Be safe and well and I hope you got a mild case of Breakthrough ‘Rona. All my ❤️ to Stephanie and Happy Trails in the Old Country. It really was a balm to see you.

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tom miller's avatar

Love the stories Chuck (and the shows). I wish you had written your autobiography!

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Steve Guion's avatar

Please come play in Richmond, VA!

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Donald Negri's avatar

Ah, the GREAT Mickey Newbury......did I by chance turn you on to him years ago (the Hard Luck Stories era...)? If you ever get around to playing Ft Collins, CO - my new residence - I'll be there.

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Chuck Prophet's avatar

First I heard of Mickey? It was some bloke from GOR's label in the UK. He made a cassette - was a big late night hit in our van

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Thad's avatar

I always enjoy your prose Chuck. Looking forward to seeing how you tie in the Richard Marx album title in part 3.

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Jesko's avatar

Thanks so much for a great read.

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Pat Ryan's avatar

wow - great story - like a rock and roll studs terkel...

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jazz_case's avatar

Glad to read that Skipper's is still hanging on. As someone lucky enough to see the Mission Express' brand of magic at the Smokehouse one night years ago, I can only hope others get to experience the same. While I'm visualizing a return to bustling times for Skipper's Smokehouse I'll also keep a thought for the vintage, colorful porno shop down the street - this pandemic has been brutal for anyone trying to rub a few coins together in the service of the arts, ya know.

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Rebecca C.'s avatar

Incredible to feel out on the road with you. You gave us a much needed lift at Daryl’s House whenever the hell that was. It’s a stated goal to see you again this year, somewhere, sometime, somehow. Watch the gauge and take good care.

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Linda Champagne's avatar

I love your stories. It's like we're right there. I told you that Kevn played in my backyard when I first moved to the ATL, right? Landlords won a radio contest.

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Chuck Prophet's avatar

What a perfect introduction to Atlanta. I loved that little brick house of yours.

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Linda Champagne's avatar

The Kevn show was at my apt before the house. But thanks!

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