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  • It's That Time Again

    It's time for our annual Christmas Bass Poem Celebration, so I've scrounged around to find this old chestnut from within the TR archives!! Anybody else want to jot down a verse or two about Christmas and bassy-things, you are INVITED!!

    'Twas the night before Christmas and in the Chateau
    Not a bassist was playing - no sound from below.
    The axes were propped by the chimney with care
    All resting from those who had once played them there.

    The students had gone to their homes far and near
    To share with their loved ones the holiday cheer.
    So Roy stood alone in the dark and he thought
    'Bout all of the lessons and music he’d taught.

    When outside the door there arose such a clatter
    He turned on his heels to see what was the matter.
    Away to the window he ran just to see
    He pulled back the curtains - said, “What could it be?”

    The moon in the sky, as it shone, gave a wink
    And Roy, he knew not what to say, what to think.
    Turning off from the highway, driving up through the glow
    Was a sleigh full of people. But from where? Thunder Row!

    With a Bluesman as driver, a smile on his face
    Roy knew in an instant it was Lane on Bass.
    He doffed his fedora and gave Roy a nod
    Then slowed down the sleigh as he called to his squad.

    "Yo, Patrick! Yo, Stanton! Yo, C-Note and Flame!
    “Go set up the amps now - this sho ain’t no game!
    “JThomas and Toby, you turn up the lights!
    “It’s time for a party - the night of all nights!”

    Roy couldn’t believe what was happening here
    The students returning to give back the cheer.
    He ran to the sleigh just to give them a hand
    And laughed when emerged the TMBG band.

    Shane Roberts and Larrance, McDonald in back
    Were all there to groove and were all dressed in black.
    They helped to unload heavy gear from the sleigh
    Then into the Chateau they all went to play.

    Outside in the night it got quiet once more
    So the moon in the sky yawned and started to snore.
    But he woke with a start when the music within
    Just exploded - a volume that dimpled his chin!

    Guitars they did scream and the drums they did boom!
    How music erupted from inside the room!
    But the loudest of all, filling all of the spaces
    The thunderous rumble of multiple basses!

    The moon rocked and rolled to the deep, growling grooves
    So he heard not the sound of the approaching hooves.
    No notice paid he to those reindeer that fly
    Or the jolly old elf who had landed nearby.

    A man in red velvet, black shades, a chapeau
    Had heard of the people of old Thunder Row.
    He’d come not with gifts, nor to crawl down the flue
    But to join in the music - be one with the crew.

    When he opened the door he saw Roy and the band
    “Can I join in the session? I just love to jam!”
    Roy turned to his students and asked if he might
    And the students all opened their arms to invite!

    Then Santa, he picked up a red Carvin bass
    And made his own thunder all over the place!
    And up in the sky did the moon beam and glow
    For Roy and his students, and all Thunder Row!


    Comments 26 Comments
    1. Rubbersoul's Avatar
      Rubbersoul -
      Classic, nice one Elmeaux, and a very merry Christmas to you and everyone else.
    1. SilverFlame46's Avatar
      SilverFlame46 -
      Good job, Elmeaux. Merry Christmas!!!
    1. Ralph's Avatar
      Ralph -
      I protest that the moon wasn't mentioned by name! (We all know Who it is...)
      Sir Ralph
    1. david's Avatar
      david -
      Just to state the obvious, Elmeaux, you're a genius! GREAT job! Of course, next year you'll have several thousand names to work in - that could present a challenge...
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      Quote Originally Posted by Ralph View Post
      I protest that the moon wasn't mentioned by name! (We all know Who it is...)
      Sir Ralph


      I thought you said you needed no introduction, pie-face.

    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      Quote Originally Posted by david View Post
      Just to state the obvious, Elmeaux, you're a genius! GREAT job! Of course, next year you'll have several thousand names to work in - that could present a challenge...

      LOL...the cheque is in the mail.
    1. stantonl's Avatar
      stantonl -
      Nice! I love it! Merry Christmas to all!!
    1. TobiasMan's Avatar
      TobiasMan -
      Very well done Elmeaux!

      Thanks a bunch for bringing a smile to my face.

      Wishing you a great Christmas season.
    1. Bassix's Avatar
      Bassix -
      You have a special gift for writing, Elmeaux. Very nice!
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      Thanks to all.

    1. DONNIE B's Avatar
      DONNIE B -
      Thank you ELMEAUX You really help us to get into the right frame of mind and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and every one
    1. Husker72's Avatar
      Husker72 -
      Very nice! Puts me in the mood for Christmas music! Happy Christmas season to all!
    1. TobiasMan's Avatar
      TobiasMan -
      Just as great this year, Elmeaux!

      Thanks for digging that one out
    1. Basslad's Avatar
      Basslad -
      Clapping away. Well done, Elmeaux!
    1. Ditto's Avatar
      Ditto -
      That was great.

      Merry Christmas everyone and A Happy New Year!

      Anyone getting any GEAR?
    1. line6bassman's Avatar
      line6bassman -
      no, no, no, no AND THAT'S A NO NO.
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      Quote Originally Posted by Ditto View Post
      Anyone getting any GEAR?
      I'd love it if Santa was to slide a pair of them there Amphones down the chimney, but I think he's too poor this year... feeding reindeer is a costly business.
    1. david's Avatar
      david -
      There's no improving this Elmeaux classic. This is as good as it gets! Merry Christmas, everyone!
    1. DONNIE B's Avatar
      DONNIE B -
      RALPH are you the SUN ? or the MOON ? JUST CHECKING
    1. TobiasMan's Avatar
      TobiasMan -
      Don't think Ralph's got enough watts goin' on to be the sun

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