John Cowan at the Tower

**red7flag** · Jun-13-2006, 10:28pm

I went with a friend to Tower Records to see the John Cowan Band. Here are some pictures. The first is Wayne Benson's Fern.

**red7flag** · Jun-13-2006, 10:29pm

Wayne playing with John.

**red7flag** · Jun-13-2006, 10:30pm

What a singer!

**red7flag** · Jun-13-2006, 10:32pm

Chris in a Cubs jersey.

**red7flag** · Jun-13-2006, 10:33pm

Unknown friend of Chris' playing his Dude. Sounded great.
Hope you enjoy the pictures.
Tony

**mandoJeremy** · Jun-14-2006, 12:31am

Well that would be me playing the Dude there....I'm Jeremy and it is good to meet you!!! #I went to see Wayne and it was a pleasant surprise to see Chris and Sara Watkins as well as quite a few other mando players.

**pick up the world** · Jun-14-2006, 6:16am

what kinda movies does chris like (background of the first pic)?

**AlanN** · Jun-14-2006, 7:01am

Nice to place the face with the man, Jeremy. I've also picked on dat der mandolin. She's a beaut.

Now, about that 'Port Tobacco'?

**Keith Erickson** · Jun-14-2006, 8:46am

That wasn't a Cracker Barrel was it?

**mandopete** · Jun-14-2006, 9:01am

Originally Posted by (mandoJeremy @ June 13 2006, 23:31)

Well that would be me playing the Dude there....

How was the scroll?

(just kidding)

**Tom C** · Jun-14-2006, 9:35am

Maybe the pics at tower should have been taken in other section. ...Not that there's anything wrong with that.

**GBG** · Jun-14-2006, 10:10am

That store probably also sells The Sporting News.

**jefflester** · Jun-14-2006, 6:19pm

Originally Posted by (red7flag @ June 13 2006, 20:32)

Chris in a Cubs jersey.

Who's name on the back?

**Tweeder** · Jun-14-2006, 8:19pm

Originally Posted by (jefflester @ June 14 2006, 19:19)

Who's name on the back?

Who cares??!!

Go Cardinals!!!

**red7flag** · Jun-14-2006, 8:22pm

Sandberg. #for Ryne Sandberg 2b for the Cubs in the 80s.
Tony

**Tweeder** · Jun-14-2006, 8:28pm

It's funny that two of my favorite mando pickers, Jeff Austin from Yonder and Thile are both Cub fans, with me being a diehard Cardinals fan.

**SternART** · Jun-14-2006, 8:36pm

Maybe add Don Stiernberg to that list.......

**red7flag** · Jun-15-2006, 7:43am

Mandoplucker, I honestly did not see the sign above Chris' head until after I posted it and even then, it was my friend who was staying with me for a few days that brought it to my attention. My focus was Chris and trying not to be instrusive as he was having a conversation. There was no intent to include that banner to be edgy or any of those terms. I truely am sorry if any find it offensive and will be happy to take it down if it is. Mostly I wanted to capture and share Chris in a Cubs uniform.
Tony

**levin4now** · Jun-15-2006, 7:49am

I really enjoy Wayne Benson's playing. I'd like to hear more him. Is he a regular with John Cowan? Or what band is he in?

Do they sell Homespun tapes at that venue as well? They seem to have it all.

**red7flag** · Jun-15-2006, 7:51am

Alan, He Wayne is listed as a band member on his new CD New Tattoo and on his website as a band member. Unfortunately, I did not get to talk with him.
Tony

**AlanN** · Jun-15-2006, 8:11am

Wayne was a vital member of 3TO for nine years, he also did many of the Pinecastle BG9x series, he recorded a project with LiveWire (find that one!) and he has played on Scott Vestal and Jeff Autry recordings. Find Vestal's In Pursuit of Happiness and check out The Fly for some scintillating scat pickin! He has a nice solo recording out too, I'm trying to learn that tune in Bm.

**steve in tampa** · Jun-15-2006, 12:02pm

I saw the John Cowan Band w/ Wayne last year. Awesome! Also have seen Wayne with 3TO a few times. What the hell were those guys doing playing mandolins in a porno store?

**luckylarue** · Jun-15-2006, 12:12pm

Hey, I've seen Pricilla: Queen of the Desert. It's hilarious and highly recommended.

**red7flag** · Jun-15-2006, 1:52pm

No porno store, the was the magazine section of Tower Records on West End in Nashville. They were premiering their new album New Tatoo.
Tony

**fishdawg40** · Jun-15-2006, 2:18pm

Originally Posted by (red7flag @ June 15 2006, 08:43)

I truely am sorry if any find it offensive and will be happy to take it down if it is. Mostly I wanted to capture and share Chris in a Cubs uniform.
Tony

Nothing wrong AT ALL with that photo. You captured Chris, messy hair and all...