Comments for Brian Doherty http://briandoherty.net World-class drummer Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:54:59 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on The Silos/Part 3 by Brian Doherty http://briandoherty.net/the-silospart-3/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Brian Doherty Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:54:59 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=551#comment-50 Thank you, Greg. You were there, so you know what you're talking about. I really appreciate your input and commment. Thank you, Greg. You were there, so you know what you’re talking about. I really appreciate your input and commment.

]]> Comment on The Silos/Part 3 by Brian Doherty http://briandoherty.net/the-silospart-3/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Brian Doherty Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:54:05 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=551#comment-49 That pic of you and Mark is from my collection. Thanks for your photo album of pics, Jim. I couldn't have done it with out you. That pic of you and Mark is from my collection. Thanks for your photo album of pics, Jim. I couldn’t have done it with out you.

]]> Comment on The Silos/Part 3 by Greg Asfar http://briandoherty.net/the-silospart-3/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Greg Asfar Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:31:36 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=551#comment-48 Brian, Thank you for sharing your insight into the history of the Silos. Having read this piece in it's entirety it's obvious what a tremendous undertaking it was. You've always set a strong example for commitment, pride and professionalism no matter what the gig was or the circumstances surrounding it. The Silos was no exception. I'm proud to have been part of the band and to have been able to work with you. However, by the time I had arrived the powerhouse rock & roll band that everyone knew as the Silos (bird) was going through some serious changes. The U.S.A shows as well as the European tour dates that we worked on together in 1992 were a blast. Nonetheless, it really was more of a Walter Salas-Humara experimental solo endeavor into the avant-garde. Most of the heavy guitar and vocal harmony orchestration that the Silos were known for appeared to have undergone significant revision. I vividly recall much discourse among many of the fans over Bob Rupe's unexplained absence. Off stage I was asked many questions about Bob's whereabouts. The band during this period might have been more appropriately titled "The Walter Salas-Humara project". And that would have been fine. One thing is for sure though, anyone who was close to the band between the years of 1988 and 1992 could not have missed the radical transformation that took place. Brian,
Thank you for sharing your insight into the history of the Silos.
Having read this piece in it’s entirety it’s obvious what a tremendous undertaking it was.
You’ve always set a strong example for commitment, pride and professionalism no matter what the gig was or the circumstances surrounding it. The Silos was no exception.
I’m proud to have been part of the band and to have been able to work with you.
However, by the time I had arrived the powerhouse rock & roll band that everyone knew as the Silos (bird) was going through some serious changes.
The U.S.A shows as well as the European tour dates that we worked on together in 1992 were a blast. Nonetheless, it really was more of a Walter Salas-Humara experimental solo endeavor into the avant-garde. Most of the heavy guitar and vocal harmony orchestration that the Silos were known for appeared to have undergone significant revision.
I vividly recall much discourse among many of the fans over Bob Rupe’s unexplained absence. Off stage I was asked many questions about Bob’s whereabouts.
The band during this period might have been more appropriately titled “The Walter Salas-Humara project”. And that would have been fine.

One thing is for sure though, anyone who was close to the band between the years of 1988 and 1992 could not have missed the radical transformation that took place.

]]> Comment on The Silos/Part 3 by Jim Johnson http://briandoherty.net/the-silospart-3/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Jim Johnson Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:43:37 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=551#comment-47 Wow,you used a lot of my pics,thanks,Brian.I like the one of me and Mark somewhere.I never saw it before!Those pics look so much better used for something! I need to read it in depth.You have a great wealth of history,Brian.Im proud to know you!-Jim Wow,you used a lot of my pics,thanks,Brian.I like the one of me and Mark somewhere.I never saw it before!Those pics look so much better used for something!
I need to read it in depth.You have a great wealth of history,Brian.Im proud to know you!-Jim

]]> Comment on The Silos/Musician Magazine Article by Brian Doherty http://briandoherty.net/the-silosmusician-magazine-article/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Brian Doherty Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:41:32 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=527#comment-46 This comment was posted by Mark Zoltak on my Facebook page: I wil comment about this "puff piece" on your blog. There is not enough space here. As I mentioned to you before, Bill Flanagan's agenda made for some desirable but largely ficticious P.R. A Grammy? He should be ashamed of himself. I felt like a thief in the night after I read this bullshit. Peter Moore's audo babble is precious, though. Meaningless drivel. Bob is the only one who comes off as sincere, as usual. This comment was posted by Mark Zoltak on my Facebook page:

I wil comment about this “puff piece” on your blog. There is not enough space here. As I mentioned to you before, Bill Flanagan’s agenda made for some desirable but largely ficticious P.R. A Grammy? He should be ashamed of himself. I felt like a thief in the night after I read this bullshit. Peter Moore’s audo babble is precious, though. Meaningless drivel. Bob is the only one who comes off as sincere, as usual.

]]> Comment on The Silos/Part 2 by Brian Doherty http://briandoherty.net/the-silospart-2/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Brian Doherty Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:19:33 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=282#comment-45 The following comment from Chase Whitaker was sent via email: Brian - Recently stumbled across your blog thru someone who shared an early 90s Silos show. Has been very interesting reading, and I'm also digging the MP3s you've shared from that Silos period. I also just "followed" you on Twitter. My name is @toomuchcountry. Gotta admit - the blog has been a tough read so far. I learned of The Silos at "the bird" RCA CD as did many. I backtracked to Cuba, and I've moved forward with everything since - including a couple of Walter's solo CDs, two Vulgar Boatmen releases, the first Setters CD, etc.. I've met the guy 3-4x, and he's always been super to me. Konrad Meisner, their current drummer, and the late Drew Glackin were just as nice as they could be to me as well in the limited instances I had to shake their hands too. Considering the difficulty its been over the years to learn more about The Silos beyond what's pressed to a CD, I'll take what I can get - the good, the bad, and the ugly. I appreciate your candor about the insight of those days. I have nothing to go on but tunes and a couple of "Hey man, how ya doing? My name is Chase." encounters. But I'm also open minded enough to know being in a band can be a rough and tumble time vs. any harmonious vibe portrayed in videos or on stage. Keep the blog going as I've enjoyed your entries so far - even if they do rattle me a bit with my evaluation of the band. And hope to see you on Twitter as well. Chase Whitaker aka @toomuchcountry Franklin TN The following comment from Chase Whitaker was sent via email:

Brian – Recently stumbled across your blog thru someone who shared an early 90s Silos show. Has been very interesting reading, and I’m also digging the MP3s you’ve shared from that Silos period.

I also just “followed” you on Twitter. My name is @toomuchcountry.

Gotta admit – the blog has been a tough read so far. I learned of The Silos at “the bird” RCA CD as did many. I backtracked to Cuba, and I’ve moved forward with everything since – including a couple of Walter’s solo CDs, two Vulgar Boatmen releases, the first Setters CD, etc.. I’ve met the guy 3-4x, and he’s always been super to me. Konrad Meisner, their current drummer, and the late Drew Glackin were just as nice as they could be to me as well in the limited instances I had to shake their hands too.

Considering the difficulty its been over the years to learn more about The Silos beyond what’s pressed to a CD, I’ll take what I can get – the good, the bad, and the ugly. I appreciate your candor about the insight of those days.

I have nothing to go on but tunes and a couple of “Hey man, how ya doing? My name is Chase.” encounters. But I’m also open minded enough to know being in a band can be a rough and tumble time vs. any harmonious vibe portrayed in videos or on stage.

Keep the blog going as I’ve enjoyed your entries so far – even if they do rattle me a bit with my evaluation of the band. And hope to see you on Twitter as well.

Chase Whitaker
aka @toomuchcountry
Franklin TN

]]> Comment on The Silos Live/Memories by Greg Asfar http://briandoherty.net/the-silos-livememories/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Greg Asfar Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:56:12 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=509#comment-44 Brilliant! Brilliant!

]]> Comment on The Silos/Part 2 by Brian Doherty http://briandoherty.net/the-silospart-2/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Brian Doherty Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:15:48 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=282#comment-41 The following comment from Reuben Frank was sent via email: The Silos story on your blog is mesmerizing to me, mainly because EVERYTHING you are writing I suspected as a very close listener to The Silos in the early days. There was a sense, to me as an outsider that the band had so much untapped potential - and that something was holding it back. I do know that the KCRW session from April 18, 1990, with you, Graham, Kenny, Bob and Walter, is simply one of the finest pieces of music I own. The following comment from Reuben Frank was sent via email:

The Silos story on your blog is mesmerizing to me, mainly because EVERYTHING you are writing I suspected as a very close listener to The Silos in the early days. There was a sense, to me as an outsider that the band had so much untapped potential – and that something was holding it back. I do know that the KCRW session from April 18, 1990, with you, Graham, Kenny, Bob and Walter, is simply one of the finest pieces of music I own.

]]> Comment on The Silos/Part 2 by Brian Doherty http://briandoherty.net/the-silospart-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Brian Doherty Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:28:44 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=282#comment-40 The following comment from Mark Zoltak was posted on my Facebook page (refering to the Newsweek review posted here): Bands and their managers would kill for this kind of publicity. Bri, I also want to respond to you about the whole Bill Flanagan angle to the Silos story. The Musician Magazine article should be found. I picked him up at the airport in Gainsville. He was a Silos fan and his story was practically written before he attended any of the sessions. I ran into him years later at a Warren Zevon concert. We discussed the Silos. To paraphrase him "the Silos hold no interest for him without Bob Rupe" The magic. The "thing" was the blend of their voices. The following comment from Mark Zoltak was posted on my Facebook page (refering to the Newsweek review posted here):

Bands and their managers would kill for this kind of publicity. Bri, I also want to respond to you about the whole Bill Flanagan angle to the Silos story. The Musician Magazine article should be found. I picked him up at the airport in Gainsville. He was a Silos fan and his story was practically written before he attended any of the sessions. I ran into him years later at a Warren Zevon concert. We discussed the Silos. To paraphrase him “the Silos hold no interest for him without Bob Rupe” The magic. The “thing” was the blend of their voices.

]]> Comment on Get on the Bus by Bob Rupe http://briandoherty.net/get-on-the-bus/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Bob Rupe Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:02:55 +0000 http://briandoherty.net/?p=143#comment-39 I think you have to do the bus tour thing to actually understand its reality. Although you did a good job explaining it. One of the weirder bus experiences for me has been the "summer shed tour". Amphitheaters that are REALLY on the outskirts of town. Usually, in a cornfield. You do the same "overnight/sleep" drive and wake up behind the venue. Strange thing is, they all look the same. So after driving all night, your back in the same place next morning. Its like Groundhog Day. It can make you an alcholholic. I think you have to do the bus tour thing to actually understand its reality. Although you did a good job explaining it. One of the weirder bus experiences for me has been the “summer shed tour”. Amphitheaters that are REALLY on the outskirts of town. Usually, in a cornfield.
You do the same “overnight/sleep” drive and wake up behind the venue. Strange thing is, they all look the same. So after driving all night, your back in the same place next morning. Its like Groundhog Day. It can make you an alcholholic.

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