Comments on: The Southern Accent-Updated again some more, with still more thrown in!

By: Leigh

Leigh — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:48:32 +0000

Thanks a ton! Whenever you get a chance…my email is leighh@cox.net. I listened to that tape so many times in college (and beyond) – I can’t believe it didn’t disintegrate.

By: Hans

Hans — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:41:07 +0000

Leigh, the song you are talking is about is called, oddly enough, Sandy! If you will leave an email address I will send an mp3 to you.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:14:22 +0000

Every once in a while I search to find some info about the Times. I’m looking for a song – I don’t know the name – about a girl who O.D.’s. We always called it “Sandy, Jane” but I’m sure that’s not the name. I have it on and ooooold mixed tape but would love to have it on mp3. Anyone know anything about this song?

By: Sasha

Sasha — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:23:36 +0000

This is all very interesting to me, as some of the most memorable years of my life were in the early 80’s in BR. “I’ve had a good life” (from a Times song) but I do think of those times often. Working at WPRG, seeing probably every show that ever played at The Bayou during 82 and 83 since it was a 2nd home to me. I eventually wound up in Austin for nearly 20 years, along with Dave, Beau, Jay Robilliard, and Drew Martin ~ may he RIP. And speaking of accents ~ Buffalo, NY, to Vicksburg, BR, Atlanta, Jackson, Houston, L.A., and now TN! I know I have a hell of a southern accent of some sort, which I personally kinda like. Now I’ll check out brmusic.org for some good ole memories! If anyone who reads this knows how to reach Gino, please drop me a line. Or drop him a line and ask him to contact me. And Hans, your music HAS passed the test of time! My son and all of his friends listen to my old US Times lps.

By: Alien Droolski

Alien Droolski — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:52:09 +0000

PS. Thanks, Hans! Of course ALL the members of the Times deserve credit, too. And let’s all also thank Schrodinger’s Cat for creating and suppling the files posted.

By: Alien Droolski

Alien Droolski — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:47:56 +0000

US Times sound files now posted
WAVE audio file format

http://brmusic.org/ustimes.html

By: Schrodinger's Cat

Schrodinger's Cat — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:16:58 +0000

Thanks for the go-ahead. It looks like the ftp transfer was successful, so hopefully they’ll be shareable soon.

By: Hans of the Times

Hans of the Times — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:52:12 +0000

For what it is worth, I am totally fine with any of you guys sharing any files you have of our music. At this juncture any exposure is good exposure. Share on…

By: Schrodinger's Cat

Schrodinger's Cat — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:31:01 +0000

okie dokie, trying to upload them now, I must admit I’m useless at trying to create torrents so this is much easier. These are .wav files I was going to try and convert them to mp3 before uploading, but I’m getting slammed at work, and for some reason my mac file converter isn’t cooperating.

By: Alien Droolski

Alien Droolski — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:30:15 +0000

Schrodinger’s Cat… Upload ‘em to my server and I’ll create links so they can be downloaded.

server: ftp.fatcow.com
user: ustimes
password: gino

I’ll post a link here when the files are uploaded and accessible. Once I see the size and traffic (bandwidth), I’ll determine and post how long they will be available.

Cheers,
Droolski

By: beb

beb — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:17:22 +0000

The easiest way I think would be to upload it to a site like http://www.yousendit.com/ that allows for up to 100 mb for free. people can download from that quickly. It is only there for a week or so and you have to compress it with stuffit or such. I’m thinking your final size is less than 100 mb.

By: Schrodinger's Cat

Schrodinger's Cat — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:13:20 +0000

well if someone has a place I could send the files I’d be more than happy to, or if I can figure out how to upload to pirate bay or something I’ll do that and post back the link.

By: beb

beb — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:39:18 +0000

At this point in time, the commercial viability of the US Times music would only be enhanced by exposure. I don’t anticipate any sudden explosion of sales for a regional band that is from such a long time ago.

On the other hand the chances of some big time scout looking for material for other artists or films etc. get raised if by oonly a teensy bit if more people are turning their friends on to a long gone but great band.

Gino may have a different opinion but it seems that financial opportunities the band would only be enhanced by sharing those mp3s.

By: Schrodinger's Cat

Schrodinger's Cat — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:46:21 +0000

I actually managed to find the Wanna Go To London album which I converted to MP3 a few months ago. I don’t want to violate any rights by posting it online and I did try to contact Gino Luti in regards to this, but was unable to get any kind of reply. I am under the impression that as long as I don’t charge any money it would be OK to privately share the files, but I could be wrong. I would be happy to share my MP3 files, but I do have concerns regarding intellectual property issues and the like.

By: kinch1

kinch1 — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:54:07 +0000

I saw the US Times play at the Chimes once. What a blast. It was my first experience with slam dancing.

The second time I saw them at the Chimes they had put away all their potted plants. Few survived the first concert.

Does anyone know if the US Times has any of their music available on the Internet? Either download or CD.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:11:55 +0000

I burned the US Times albums on a CD with 2 songs from This Town cassette on it. I use to have a liverecording of one of their reunion shows but I lost it,

By: Gino

Gino — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:51:13 +0000

OH, so this is how ‘the chimes street project’ got started…hmmmm

By: Robby

Robby — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:25:41 +0000

Diane, we’re putting together a web site that will have all of that stuff (pictures, downloads, remembrances). Hans and Gino are collaborating with us on it and we hope to have it up within the next couple of months.

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:08:46 +0000

Oooooh, homesick, homesick!
I’ve been away for 20 years, and though I’ve been back since (most recently to N.O. in ‘04), I am itching to go back. Before I went through theater classes, I had a distinctive B.R. accent. I hear it in my friends when I speak to those who still live there (who don’t have a cajun accent). It’s WAY better than the Nashville area accent, IMO.
For a brief time, there was a link to “Wanna Go To London” and “I’m an Actor” on playlist.com, but it got yanked pretty quick. I also have decent transcripts to both songs posted on my blog (linked at my name), if anyone’s interested. I listened to them a bunch before they got yanked. Those are great songs, even if you ain’t drunk!

By: samantha

samantha — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:49:42 +0000

I too would be very interested in obtaining/purchasing copies of U.S. Times music…my cassette of “Wanna go to London” was irrepairably destroyed on a move to Chicago…only a few years ago, I miss it very much.

By: Lance

Lance — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 04:11:57 +0000

How incredibly cool. Hans, e-mail me. Robby and I are working on something and think you could help us.

It was fun though. I think its pretty cool you ended up on this little thread.

By: Hans from the Times

Hans from the Times — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 04:03:04 +0000

Interesting notes…I was the guitar play for the U.S. Times, and I have a closet full of live tapes if anybody is interested. (It probably ain’t as good as you remember in your younger mind-altered days!). Sure was fun, though!Yeah, I remember those days with the Shitdogs, Bas Clas, the Bayou, etc…from Baton Rouge circa late 70’s early 80’s. What a time!

By: Debra

Debra — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:46:35 +0000

lil miss belle

By: Debra

Debra — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:45:41 +0000

I know exactly how you feel, I'm from New Orleans too and I don't really have a strong accent either! I temporarily live in Dallas,Tx and many people barely ask me where I'm from! I guess that New Orleans does have alot of different accents oh yeah and ''Nawlins'' is stereotype. People are expecting ignorant, Cajun , ''White trash'', ''Ghetto'' and etc. I mean the only way you can figure out where I'm from is by the way I use my language. l.o.l . Oh yeah and 2 all u haters out there stop putting down New Orleans! If yall hate it soo much why do many tourist visit the place come on now! And don't say Mardi Gras, Bourbon and the food. There is more to it than that!

By: beb

beb — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:24:14 +0000

Its never been suggested that I was an “accentist”. Where can I get counseling?

By: Robby

Robby — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:11:46 +0000

Are we being reported to the House Committee on Un-American Accents? Because I know a lot of people who talk funny, and I will supply names!

Let's start with Lance, who tries to hide behind that faux-Brokaw voice, but I have heard him say "ya'll." And "boudin."

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:02:43 +0000

That was kind of, part of, my point about accents David. I am from Baton Rouge and generally most people assume when they talk to me I am from somewhere in the midwest, because I don't have what they consider to be a southern accent. You should re-read the post.

More importantly I consider a Brooklyn accent (which sounds a lot like some areas in New Orleans) quite American, as does a Georgian drawl. The Midwest accent is no more nor less American, though mine sounds pretty close to it.

By: david still

david still — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:44:10 +0000

There is a standard American "accent" that is located in and around the middle wes and it consists mainly of very small traces of any accent. This is the standard for TV announcers, for example. Would you want your news delivered with a strong southern accent if you lived in New York? or a Brookly accent if you lived in Utah ? etc get over you silly accents and become American!

By: Robby

Robby — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:52:40 +0000

Thanks, Mr. Still, for the attempted threadjacking. No more talking about the Lower Chakras until New Orleans is completely rebuilt! And even then, it won't be that great unless you're a drunk!

But what really stings is that you called us OLD. I'm going to go cry now.

By: beb

beb — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:43:46 +0000

bundh of dudes getting on in years and looking bak to the “good old days.”

Eh, did you not have any?

My guess is that New Orleans will never recover fully and willbe but a fake shell of what it was. Which, by the way, was not all that great unless you liked being drunk most of the time

I can see why you wouldn’t want to look back at the good old days.

Welcome to the party sunshine.