#1 · Jul 14, 2012 21:12 UTC
What a surprise!!! My pleasure!
#2 · Jul 15, 2012 00:08 UTC
Careful Howie. Craig might start pulling out those Howie/closet pictures again. LOL
Right back at you man. It's actually been a couple crappy days for me and seeing you at the shop today really changed my mood for the better. What a pleasure to finally meet you in person.
Right back at you man. It's actually been a couple crappy days for me and seeing you at the shop today really changed my mood for the better. What a pleasure to finally meet you in person.
#3 · Jul 15, 2012 00:12 UTC
For the rest of you TGP'ers, Howie, Mrs. DTR, his daughter and her special man came in to the shop I work at in WV. His daughter now lives in this area and he was in to visit. They decided to visit the shop I work at. I saw Howie over in the PA department and I said to myself, "What is Howie doing in our PA department?" Had a good afternoon visiting at the shop and got to show Howie some gear (got to show him a Boogie Mini-Rec).
#4 · Jul 15, 2012 00:36 UTC
yeah I couldn't believe it. as soon as you ask my name I knew who you were, but I had no clue why you would be in parkersburg west virginia. I will write more when I get to a keyboard
#5 · Jul 15, 2012 00:43 UTC
Dearthian: — Jul 15, 2012Careful Howie. Craig might start pulling out those Howie/closet pictures again. LOL
Right back at you man. It's actually been a couple crappy days for me and seeing you at the shop today really changed my mood for the better. What a pleasure to finally meet you in person.
You mean like this one? ;) :D
I don't see you in the picture, are you behind Howie? ;D
#6 · Jul 15, 2012 16:29 UTC
;D ;D ;D
#7 · Jul 16, 2012 19:36 UTC
We go to Vienna/Parkersburg once every month to 6 weeks to see Daphne. Last time we were there, I asked "aren't there any music stores around here?" because Mrs DTR and Mrs DTR Jr LOVE to shop and they drag me to every shop in the area every time we go.
Daphne's husband said that he wanted to show me the music store where his dad takes guitar lessons. We walk in and I'm looking around just checking out the other stuff before I get to the guitar and amp section. Some guy says "hey, how are you doing" and I say "pretty good, how about you" while being really nice (of course! ;)), but not really taking a good look. Then he says "can I ask you your name?" And my first thought was that it was a bit unusual to start right off with that. I turned around, and as I'm saying "my name is Howie Coleman" I realize it's Chris, but thought... "what the heck is he doing here?" LOL I said "you're Chris!"
I wonder if he'd have recognized me if I didn't have an Ohio State shirt on. ;D
In any event, it's always a pleasure to meet anyone from the forum, but especially one of the really good guys. But what a surprise it was! I had no idea Chris wasn't still in D.C. and just was caught off guard.
When I check out gear, I don't do "riffathon 2012." I usually play chords easy riffs and listen more than I play. Many times I have the guy play while I turn knobs so I can concentrate more on the tone than playing. The icing on the cake was after checking out the Mini Rec and not doing anything even remotely impressive (and talking to Chris more than I played), some other customer comes up and compliments my playing! I think Chris might have slipped him a $20 or something! ;D
Daphne's husband said that he wanted to show me the music store where his dad takes guitar lessons. We walk in and I'm looking around just checking out the other stuff before I get to the guitar and amp section. Some guy says "hey, how are you doing" and I say "pretty good, how about you" while being really nice (of course! ;)), but not really taking a good look. Then he says "can I ask you your name?" And my first thought was that it was a bit unusual to start right off with that. I turned around, and as I'm saying "my name is Howie Coleman" I realize it's Chris, but thought... "what the heck is he doing here?" LOL I said "you're Chris!"
I wonder if he'd have recognized me if I didn't have an Ohio State shirt on. ;D
In any event, it's always a pleasure to meet anyone from the forum, but especially one of the really good guys. But what a surprise it was! I had no idea Chris wasn't still in D.C. and just was caught off guard.
When I check out gear, I don't do "riffathon 2012." I usually play chords easy riffs and listen more than I play. Many times I have the guy play while I turn knobs so I can concentrate more on the tone than playing. The icing on the cake was after checking out the Mini Rec and not doing anything even remotely impressive (and talking to Chris more than I played), some other customer comes up and compliments my playing! I think Chris might have slipped him a $20 or something! ;D
#8 · Jul 17, 2012 01:47 UTC
Actually Howie, I did recognize you by your face. I just saw your head poking up between the speakers. But my initial thought was, "No...that can't be." The OSU shirt sealed the deal. Would have funny if I'd said, "We sell great equipment for silent recording." ;)
Actually the guy who complimented you was one of the three guitar guys. Nice kid. Plays like a mo fo but doesn't have the ego that says he plays like a mo fo. He doesn't bs people either. =) If he could get out of this area, he has the chops to be an amazing shredder (think a Jeff Loomis type shredder). He's gotten to do some great out of town gigs every now and then that are great for developing his name.
$20? Only if you gave it to me first. ;D
Actually the guy who complimented you was one of the three guitar guys. Nice kid. Plays like a mo fo but doesn't have the ego that says he plays like a mo fo. He doesn't bs people either. =) If he could get out of this area, he has the chops to be an amazing shredder (think a Jeff Loomis type shredder). He's gotten to do some great out of town gigs every now and then that are great for developing his name.
$20? Only if you gave it to me first. ;D
#9 · Jul 17, 2012 15:38 UTC
yeah, that's what happened with you. I recognized you, but it didn't register. Couldn't figure out why you'd be there.
What we should have done, is have you get your phone out and video me checking out the Mini, and have me shredding my head off, but have the volume off on the amp. Then you could have posted the video here. ;D
Actually, I gave the guy $20 to say that but didn't want you to know. :)
As Aahnold said "I'll be back"
What we should have done, is have you get your phone out and video me checking out the Mini, and have me shredding my head off, but have the volume off on the amp. Then you could have posted the video here. ;D
Actually, I gave the guy $20 to say that but didn't want you to know. :)
As Aahnold said "I'll be back"
#10 · Jul 17, 2012 16:27 UTC
CraigBert — Jul 15, 2012[quote author=Dearthian: The Gear Pimp link=1342300371/0#1 date=1342310881]Careful Howie. Craig might start pulling out those Howie/closet pictures again. LOL
Right back at you man. It's actually been a couple crappy days for me and seeing you at the shop today really changed my mood for the better. What a pleasure to finally meet you in person.
You mean like this one? ;) :D
I don't see you in the picture, are you behind Howie? ;D
I see that Mark in that picture has been using the zfex super hard-on pedal ;D
#11 · Jul 17, 2012 18:45 UTC
Don't you mean that Howie's been using the Super Hard On pedal? ;)
#12 · Jul 17, 2012 18:47 UTC
DreamTheaterRules — Jul 17, 2012
What we should have done, is have you get your phone out and video me checking out the Mini, and have me shredding my head off, but have the volume off on the amp. Then you could have posted the video here. ;D
Well, ya kinda blew that surprise. :D ;D
#13 · Jul 17, 2012 20:26 UTC
actually, i do have a DIY SHO pedal that I built. But it is NOT in Marks pants! ;D
Chris, maybe next time. 8-)
Chris, maybe next time. 8-)
#14 · Jul 18, 2012 00:53 UTC
Dearthian: — Jul 15, 2012For the rest of you TGP'ers, Howie, Mrs. DTR, his daughter and her special man came in to the shop I work at in WV. His daughter now lives in this area and he was in to visit. They decided to visit the shop I work at. I saw Howie over in the PA department and I said to myself, "What is Howie doing in our PA department?" Had a good afternoon visiting at the shop and got to show Howie some gear (got to show him a Boogie Mini-Rec).
I thought you was livin in the DC area...
???????
#15 · Jul 18, 2012 01:43 UTC
Long story Dave. Long story...
#16 · Jul 18, 2012 21:08 UTC
Well Chris whatever got you outta the DC area can't be all bad. WV is a nice place, I been there and liked it a bunch.