AMERICAN IDOL – THE 12
Didn’t Rueben Stoddard win? Didn’t Taylor Hicks win?
I am thisclose to dropping this show from my viewing schedule….what a crock of s**t…
Diana Ross night ….
BRANDON ROGERS: You Can’t Hurry Love – I felt like he was straining to be
as strong as he had to be with the large band. He got pitchy in the middle and then totally lost his place and forgot words. This was a very weak performance and NOT the time to have it. His last note was good…did not save it.MELINDA DOOLITTLE: Home- This woman sings and I get goosebumps over and
over…from the first note to the last. We are watching a consummate professional. Every note is spot-on. The way she works the stage…perfect. Big last note. Keep going Melinda. She still looks like she doesn’t believe she belongs!!?? Girl, you do!CHRIS SLIGH: Endless Love – Began pitchy and seemed unsure. I did not like the
different tempo. The song is a love song though and it became more of an anthem song…there didn’t seem to any emotion that we would expect from this type of song. Hurt him coming out the first night.GINA GLOCKSEN: Love Child – She does have a very strong voice. She handled
the song well, though it seemed a little light. She gave it a little different spin to suit her style, but may have tried too hard. We do think she is going to have to be a lot stronger if she wants to continue on in this contest.SANJAYA MALAKAR: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – WTF DID THEY DO TO
HIS HAIR??? He could not hit any of the big notes. It reminded me of a HS talent contest. Very weak once again. Does NOT deserve to be here. NO No No NO NOHALEY SCARNATO: Missing You – Began weak.. was off key many times...forgot
words…Not impressed at all…she showed more during the opening shows. Tonight was the total trainwreck you hope does not happen. The ending was a crash. Totally. Think she was intimidated by the venue.PHIL STACEY: I’m Gonna Make You Love Me - Began a little weak…then he
goes to the big notes and hits them all. Much better singer when he belts out the songs. We have said this over and over and it is our biggest criticism of him. He needs to get into it. Good last note. Did well tonight.LAKISHA JONES: God Bless The Child – Did not like her little scat at the
beginning. This is one of our favorite songs. We thought she did a very good rendition controlling her vocals throughout and hit that last big note, but she has not shown what she can do the last two weeks, which is why we predicted she can be had somewhere down the line.BLAKE LEWIS: You Keep Me Hanging On - Interesting take on the song. Did not show he
has a good voice…his falsetto lacked big time. Overall, it was not a great performance. Sometimes you need tossing the song and not try and change it all. We think tonight he tried to hard to change it.STEPHANIE EDWARDS: Love Hangover – She has a star quality about her. She
took the suggestions and followed them from what we could see. Not her strongest vocal performance and also had a few lost words along the way. She is much better then she showed this evening.CHRIS RICHARDSON: The Boss – Not our favorite song at all. He seemed weak
on the big stage. Pitchy throughout. Missed some big notes. Falsetto attempts fell flat. Seemed to be trying way too hard and it did not do him well. Lower end of the pack.JORDIN SPARKS: If We Hold On Together: Seems as if she decided to bring her
A-game tonight. Big notes and she hit them with feeling and conviction. Really liked what she did with the song and put her in the running to be here for a few more weeks. What a young girl with big talent.![[couchdivider.gif]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCGg_QJtbYzOxDld6-_8chss5UyTlVmChuN_dvVmL5q_KIElBGlMJaTRpW-e8EX8aA_-xIefdl2SiLUe1iCp6oAQqNz41oNVy5BQ0kOW1XOlu7qq5BaxdzUpydJAvGdKvuDrN/s1600/couchdivider.gif)
OK - OUR TOP TWO TONIGHT....
MELINDA DOOLITTLE
LAKISHA JONES
BOTTOM TWO:
SANJAYA MALAKAR
HALEY SCARNATO
LAKISHA JONES
BOTTOM TWO:
SANJAYA MALAKAR
HALEY SCARNATO
Now.... on to BIRMINGHAM
THE COUCH NOTE: Have not used analog camera in a long time, since getting a digital, but no longer have the digital. The camera is wonderful, but needs some maintenance...many pictures did not come out- so sorry... but there are many out there in photobucket
Come and sit on THE COUCH and hear a tale.
A tale of a journey in which a Hottie and The Hootchies were to meet in The Magic City to gather with a group of Soul Patrollers to join in a celebration with a Gray-Haired Soul Man.
First, an explanation...
The Hotties and the Hootchies is the name given to a sub group of Soul Patrollers who met through their love of Taylor Hicks.
The original group was comprised or:
Ann: screen name Anndi; christened Foreign Hootchie
Elizabeth: screen name TurnBaby; christened Randy Hootchie
Lee Ann: screen name DixieChick; christened Dixie Hootchie
Liz: screen name Busy; christened Rocker Hootchie
Mary: screen name MaryFly; christened Snarky Hootchie
Vinny: screen name Bond; christened The Hottie
For this trip, Rocker Hootchie was not going to be able to join us – which saddened all. Originally Foreign Hootchie was to fly to Memphis and hook up with The Hottie and Dixie Hootchie and the three were to drive to Birmingham.
Unfortunately at the last minute Dixie Hootchie was not able to go, as she had to care for her mom who was sick…Again there was great sadness in Hootchie-dom.
Prior to the trip, Marybeth, screen name Pia, was brought into the group as a pledge, with the promise of being given initiation chores while in Birmingham. Just before we left, a new Hottie, Travis, was brought in to be voted on by the Hootchies.
So on Friday evening Foreign Hootchie flew in to Memphis and she and The Hottie journeyed to Beale Street.
The famous street was jam-packed with revelers in town for the USA Conference Basketball games. Elbow to elbow with the Blues pounding out of every bar on the strip!
We decided to enjoy the music and food at the original B.B. King’s Blues bar, catching one of those ubiquitous Memphis staples. A multigenerational band of blues musicians led by Mr. Carl Drew an “85-year old teenager” as he was introduced. This man, at his age could still make a guitar sing. His lead vocalist was one of those true Blues-Mama singers. She belted out tune after tune. The rest of the band knew their craft and rocked and rocked…
Foreign Hootchie found a drink on the menu called a “Hootchie Cootchie” and enjoyed a couple of them. She was even persuaded to take the little drink menu card as a souvenir.
The Hottie gave up his bedroom and took to THE COUCH downstairs. Evidently, there was no snoring or it was not loud enough to disturb the upstairs guest.
The next morning a leisurely 3 hour 45 minute ride brought us into The Magic City – Birmingham, Alabama. The map quest instructions were a bit off and we had to journey through the backside of the city before finding the Redmont Hotel, the headquarters for The Soul Patrol in B’ham.
Upon entering the hotel, Foreign Hootchie and The Hottie were immediately set upon by Bamagallynn and huge hugs and kisses were given by all. We then contacted Randy & Snarky Hootchie, who had been in Atlanta the evening before for the concert there and then had driven to B’ham.
Huge cries of WOOOOOOO were heard throughout the Redmont as the four finally hooked up! Smooches, Gropes, and Rubs were given by all to all and the laughter became infectious.
Come and sit on THE COUCH and hear a tale.
A tale of a journey in which a Hottie and The Hootchies were to meet in The Magic City to gather with a group of Soul Patrollers to join in a celebration with a Gray-Haired Soul Man.
First, an explanation...
The Hotties and the Hootchies is the name given to a sub group of Soul Patrollers who met through their love of Taylor Hicks.
The original group was comprised or:
Ann: screen name Anndi; christened Foreign Hootchie
Elizabeth: screen name TurnBaby; christened Randy Hootchie
Lee Ann: screen name DixieChick; christened Dixie Hootchie
Liz: screen name Busy; christened Rocker Hootchie
Mary: screen name MaryFly; christened Snarky Hootchie
Vinny: screen name Bond; christened The Hottie
For this trip, Rocker Hootchie was not going to be able to join us – which saddened all. Originally Foreign Hootchie was to fly to Memphis and hook up with The Hottie and Dixie Hootchie and the three were to drive to Birmingham.
Unfortunately at the last minute Dixie Hootchie was not able to go, as she had to care for her mom who was sick…Again there was great sadness in Hootchie-dom.
Prior to the trip, Marybeth, screen name Pia, was brought into the group as a pledge, with the promise of being given initiation chores while in Birmingham. Just before we left, a new Hottie, Travis, was brought in to be voted on by the Hootchies.
So on Friday evening Foreign Hootchie flew in to Memphis and she and The Hottie journeyed to Beale Street.
The famous street was jam-packed with revelers in town for the USA Conference Basketball games. Elbow to elbow with the Blues pounding out of every bar on the strip!
We decided to enjoy the music and food at the original B.B. King’s Blues bar, catching one of those ubiquitous Memphis staples. A multigenerational band of blues musicians led by Mr. Carl Drew an “85-year old teenager” as he was introduced. This man, at his age could still make a guitar sing. His lead vocalist was one of those true Blues-Mama singers. She belted out tune after tune. The rest of the band knew their craft and rocked and rocked…
Foreign Hootchie found a drink on the menu called a “Hootchie Cootchie” and enjoyed a couple of them. She was even persuaded to take the little drink menu card as a souvenir.
The Hottie gave up his bedroom and took to THE COUCH downstairs. Evidently, there was no snoring or it was not loud enough to disturb the upstairs guest.
The next morning a leisurely 3 hour 45 minute ride brought us into The Magic City – Birmingham, Alabama. The map quest instructions were a bit off and we had to journey through the backside of the city before finding the Redmont Hotel, the headquarters for The Soul Patrol in B’ham.
Upon entering the hotel, Foreign Hootchie and The Hottie were immediately set upon by Bamagallynn and huge hugs and kisses were given by all. We then contacted Randy & Snarky Hootchie, who had been in Atlanta the evening before for the concert there and then had driven to B’ham.
Huge cries of WOOOOOOO were heard throughout the Redmont as the four finally hooked up! Smooches, Gropes, and Rubs were given by all to all and the laughter became infectious.
Hootchies Foreign & Randy
As we arrived on our floor, we ran into Robin and Wayne. The Hottie immediately gave Robin her overdue, promised HUGE BIRTHDAY HUG and Foreign Hootchie bolted for Wayne for her promised hug. These two people are just so special and finally meeting them was a great thing.
The four of us then journeyed to the restaurant in the hotel for a quick bite.
The four of us then journeyed to the restaurant in the hotel for a quick bite.
HOOTCHIES SNARKY, FOREIGN & RANDYThe quickness of the bite dragged into a three hour ordeal as the service was slower then slow. This gave us all time to laugh and joke, but got in the way of a special road-trip we had planned.
With no extra time, we bagged the road trip and all prepared for the evening.
Once ready The Hottie headed down to We met back downstairs at the bar thinking that maybe we could convince the bartender to whip up a few “Hootchie Coochies”, but immediately realized that this was not to be as the bartender was in a foul mood which grew worse as more members of the Soul Patrol streamed in and the place got louder and louder.
Apple Martini’s were had by some…Gentleman Jack or Wild Turkey by others. We got to meet Tez as we entered the bar. It was great fun to be recognized and to recognize people from the pictures we had been seeing online for the past year.
Soon enough, Pledge Pia arrived and was immediately set upon by the other Hootchies. As time went on, NYCSoulPatrol, Kelly, Tabbers, ThinLizzy, Amy, Missie, Lilolme and the Hootchies and The Hottie had taken over the bar area (know I am forgetting someone here) and ordered some snacks to prepare us for the evening. It got louder and louder and the bartender began growling, so we decided to head on out.
With no extra time, we bagged the road trip and all prepared for the evening.
Once ready The Hottie headed down to We met back downstairs at the bar thinking that maybe we could convince the bartender to whip up a few “Hootchie Coochies”, but immediately realized that this was not to be as the bartender was in a foul mood which grew worse as more members of the Soul Patrol streamed in and the place got louder and louder.
Apple Martini’s were had by some…Gentleman Jack or Wild Turkey by others. We got to meet Tez as we entered the bar. It was great fun to be recognized and to recognize people from the pictures we had been seeing online for the past year.
Soon enough, Pledge Pia arrived and was immediately set upon by the other Hootchies. As time went on, NYCSoulPatrol, Kelly, Tabbers, ThinLizzy, Amy, Missie, Lilolme and the Hootchies and The Hottie had taken over the bar area (know I am forgetting someone here) and ordered some snacks to prepare us for the evening. It got louder and louder and the bartender began growling, so we decided to head on out.
HOOTCHIES RANDY & SNARKY, PLEDGE PIA, HOOTCHIE FOREIGN & Lilolme
A decision had been made to walk to the Alabama Theatre
When we arrived, Mary had to sell the ticket that Lee Ann was to use. The following is an actual transcript caught on tape by the local news station.
When we arrived, Mary had to sell the ticket that Lee Ann was to use. The following is an actual transcript caught on tape by the local news station.
Mary: “HEY I GOT A TICKET HERE…BETTER THEN YOURS…C’MON..TIME TO
UPGRADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDE!!!!!!!!!”
Mary: “COME ON MY TICKET IS GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!”
Mary: “WHO NEEDS A TICKET???? I AM SELLING THIS AT COST!!!”
Mary: “I HAVE A TICKET. IT IS BETTER THEN YOURRRRRSSSSSSS”
At this point a man walks up…
“Excuse me? What are you selling it for?”
Mary: “Face value and I paid more then that because it was pre-sale…do you want it?”
"No, that is OK, I run the theater and am just making sure you are not scalping.”
He walks away.
Laughter all around…
Mary: “WHO WANTS TO UPGRADE????? GREAT TICKET!!!!!!!”
Red Cross guy collecting money “ LOL…someone buy the ticket from the lady.”
Amy Mc “Offer sexual favors you will sell it.”
Mary: “BUY MY TICKET AND AMY WILL GIVE YOU sexual favors.”
Huge laughter.
Guy walks up “How many do you have?”
Mary: “Just one”
UPGRADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDE!!!!!!!!!”
Mary: “COME ON MY TICKET IS GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!”
Mary: “WHO NEEDS A TICKET???? I AM SELLING THIS AT COST!!!”
Mary: “I HAVE A TICKET. IT IS BETTER THEN YOURRRRRSSSSSSS”
At this point a man walks up…
“Excuse me? What are you selling it for?”
Mary: “Face value and I paid more then that because it was pre-sale…do you want it?”
"No, that is OK, I run the theater and am just making sure you are not scalping.”
He walks away.
Laughter all around…
Mary: “WHO WANTS TO UPGRADE????? GREAT TICKET!!!!!!!”
Red Cross guy collecting money “ LOL…someone buy the ticket from the lady.”
Amy Mc “Offer sexual favors you will sell it.”
Mary: “BUY MY TICKET AND AMY WILL GIVE YOU sexual favors.”
Huge laughter.
Guy walks up “How many do you have?”
Mary: “Just one”
What to do while Hootchie Snarky tries to sell her ticket?
Meet & Greet of course! -
Thanks for picture use Right
Meet & Greet of course! -
Thanks for picture use Right
Now.. back to our story...
Guy: “Ah, we want to upgrade but need two”
Mary:” Damn.”
Mary: “WHO WANTS TO UPGRADE!!! GREAT TICKET HERE…BETTER THEN YOURS!”
Girl comes up “Where is it?”
Mary: “Dress Circle”
Girl: “Mine is Mezzanine”
Theater Manager comes over
Mary: “Tell her mine is better”
He looks at both tickets and informs the girl her’s is better.
Girl walks away
Mary: “Damn”
Hottie tells Mary “Sell it for $30 and get rid of it.”
Mary: ‘I HAVE A TICKET..IT IS GREAT…SELLING BELOW FACE VALUE!!!!”
Still nothing… Red Cross guy is still laughing. “SOMEONE BUY HER TICKET!”
Mary: “WHO NEEDS A TICKET????”
Finally someone comes over and buys the ticket.
Crowd around Mary breaks out in applause.
Mary goes over to Red Cross guy and kisses his cheek. Turn decides to get in the act and kisses other cheek.
Guy: “Ah, we want to upgrade but need two”
Mary:” Damn.”
Mary: “WHO WANTS TO UPGRADE!!! GREAT TICKET HERE…BETTER THEN YOURS!”
Girl comes up “Where is it?”
Mary: “Dress Circle”
Girl: “Mine is Mezzanine”
Theater Manager comes over
Mary: “Tell her mine is better”
He looks at both tickets and informs the girl her’s is better.
Girl walks away
Mary: “Damn”
Hottie tells Mary “Sell it for $30 and get rid of it.”
Mary: ‘I HAVE A TICKET..IT IS GREAT…SELLING BELOW FACE VALUE!!!!”
Still nothing… Red Cross guy is still laughing. “SOMEONE BUY HER TICKET!”
Mary: “WHO NEEDS A TICKET????”
Finally someone comes over and buys the ticket.
Crowd around Mary breaks out in applause.
Mary goes over to Red Cross guy and kisses his cheek. Turn decides to get in the act and kisses other cheek.
Hootchies Snarky & Turn, ROBIN!, The Hottie,Foreign Hootchie, Tina T. & Right -
Thanks to Wayne for the photo
AmyMc, NYCSoul, Tabbers, Missie
The Concert:The band is phenomenal. His drummer is from the album and lays down a tremendous rhythm. The bass player WOW!!!!!!!!
This guy is one of the best I have heard in a long time. He has so much energy and is constantly moving and putting down a back beat that is just WOW.
Taylor is great. He doesn’t sing “Right Place” but other then that I loved the concert.
Especially love the Drum Line from the local High School coming in for the encore of RUNAROUND..they were having so much fun on the stage.
Interesting note, the age of the crowd was even older then I had imagined. Sheesh, I felt like a kid compared to some of those there...
So many pictures of the concert about.. our really are not worthy...
We leave and walk down the block and call a cab to head over to WorkPlay. In the cab; Anndi, Mary, Turn and Bond.
We get there and there is a female singing with backing by LiMBO. She is hot and as Anndi says, she is channeling Janis. Her name is Erin.
We are all swaying and listening and Anndi and Turn and say “Check out her shoes.”
Bond slides over to the side of the stage and THUMP!!!!!!
Black leather open toe 6” stiletto heels… Bond goes and does a spin, and bend, a snap, a twist, aslide back five feet, another bend and throws the head back and another spin and yells WOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Then after a short break LiMBO comes out and tears into (hope we remember correctly here – by this time the beer was flowing fast and heavy) Whipping Post. It was HAWT!
The dancing begins.. the Hootchie Mamas are all dancing .. Pia is boogying all over. Bond is bouncing around with a smile on his face.
As the music continues the Hootchies are bumping and grinding with each other and with Bond… It was a wild time… people took notice of our fun and some joined in…if there are pictures, we have not seen them yet.
During the break, we went out to the bar. Hootchie Snarky suggests that Foreign Hootchie should now be Sexy Hootchie and it is said...it is done... After that, it is decided to initiate PIA into Hootchie-dom…
Shots were bought and we all cheer as she was christened BODACIOUS HOOTCHIE…
After that the night got a little hairy… one of our party began to feel ill and we needed to get her back to the hotel…
Missed the Red Velvet Lounge…sad for that, but we stick together and watch out for our friends…
The next morning Turn, Anndi, Mary and I met for breakfast. Then Bond took Anndi to the airport and began his drive home.
Can not wait for the next big event with these folks.
We have spoken to them online for a year, but have found they are even more wonderful in person and consider each and every one of you a friend….
There is always a place for you to stay in Memphis….
ADDENDUM
More pics - thanks Hootchie Bodacious
Hottie with Hootchies Randy and Snarky
Amy, Hootchie Randy, Hottie, Hootchie Snarky & Hootchie Sexy
More pics - thanks Hootchie Bodacious
Hottie with Hootchies Randy and Snarky
Amy, Hootchie Randy, Hottie, Hootchie Snarky & Hootchie SexyAnd speaking of that… new countdown clock up top
MEMPHIS IN MAY!!!
The line up is incredible and tickets for Friday 5:00pm -12:30am
Saturday 1:00pm-12:30am and Sunday 1:00pm-10:30pm are only $59.50!
The entertainment includes…get this folks…
The Allman Brothers Band
Three 6 Mafia
Koko Taylor
Gym Class Heroes
Gov't Mule
Social Distortion
Richard Johnston
Sharde Thomas and The Rising
Star Fife and Drum Band
Robert "Wolfman" Belfour
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Jerry Lee Lewis
Chevelle
Hubert Sumlin & Willie Big Eyes Smith
Plain White T's
The Derek Trucks Band
North Mississippi Allstars
Popa Chubby
Steely Dan
Godsmack
George Thorogood
Bobby "Blue" Bland
The Bar-Kays
Wolfmother
The Ohio Players
Walter Trout &The Radicals
Kenny Wayne Shephard
Taking Back Sunday
Taj Mahal
Ryan Shaw
Kelley Hunt
Old Crow Medicine Show
Jack's Mannequin
The John Butler Trio
Keller Williams
Alvin Youngblood Hart
Eddie Floyd
One Less Reason
The Duhks
Daddy Mack Blues Band
Hawthorne Heights
David Honeyboy Edwards
Keller Williams
Counting Crows
John Legend
Hinder
Elvin Bishop
Barenaked Ladies
Corinne Bailey Rae
DAUGHTRY
Tab Benoit
Guster
Edwin McCain
Project Pat
Backdoor Slam
Umphrey's McGee
Ann Peebles
Papa Roach
Watermelon Slim
Billy Lee Riley
Egypt Central
The Lee Boys
James "Super chikan" Johnson
Three 6 Mafia
Koko Taylor
Gym Class Heroes
Gov't Mule
Social Distortion
Richard Johnston
Sharde Thomas and The Rising
Star Fife and Drum Band
Robert "Wolfman" Belfour
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Jerry Lee Lewis
Chevelle
Hubert Sumlin & Willie Big Eyes Smith
Plain White T's
The Derek Trucks Band
North Mississippi Allstars
Popa Chubby
Steely Dan
Godsmack
George Thorogood
Bobby "Blue" Bland
The Bar-Kays
Wolfmother
The Ohio Players
Walter Trout &The Radicals
Kenny Wayne Shephard
Taking Back Sunday
Taj Mahal
Ryan Shaw
Kelley Hunt
Old Crow Medicine Show
Jack's Mannequin
The John Butler Trio
Keller Williams
Alvin Youngblood Hart
Eddie Floyd
One Less Reason
The Duhks
Daddy Mack Blues Band
Hawthorne Heights
David Honeyboy Edwards
Keller Williams
Counting Crows
John Legend
Hinder
Elvin Bishop
Barenaked Ladies
Corinne Bailey Rae
DAUGHTRY
Tab Benoit
Guster
Edwin McCain
Project Pat
Backdoor Slam
Umphrey's McGee
Ann Peebles
Papa Roach
Watermelon Slim
Billy Lee Riley
Egypt Central
The Lee Boys
James "Super chikan" Johnson
Could be a good place to party again……We will act as host if anyone wants to come on to The River City!
Hope y’all enjoyed our recap!
Two apologies are needed.
To Busy, whom I had a brain cramp and never called from the concert
And to Sue, whose poster never made it to B’ham because I had a total brain cramp
To Busy, whom I had a brain cramp and never called from the concert
And to Sue, whose poster never made it to B’ham because I had a total brain cramp
CREDITS:
Music: Best Audio Codes
BIRMINGHAM:
Randy Newman
Composer: Randy Newman
