Met Tim Reynolds Tonight

[GreedylilPig]

Tonight I was fortunate enough to be able to spend some time with Tim Reynolds. He came here to the University of Florida with the Dennis Kucinich campaign. The event started at 7:00 PM but me and a close friend got there around 5:00 PM. This gave us plenty of time to grab a front row seat. At about 5:15, Tim walked out to the stage to talk with the soundboard attendant. It was a bit awkward because the only ones in the building were me, my friend, Tim, and the gentleman in charge of the sound. I certainly did not want to interrupt them so I figured the best thing I could do was stand up and hope he looked my way. Luckily, after about a minute, he looked over at me and I nodded and smiled. He came over and shaking his hand I said, "Tim, I really admire your work and I appreciate your dedication to producing such fresh material." He smiled and said "Thanks a lot, thank you." Then I asked him how long he had been in town and he said "We actually got in last night but we were too tired to really check out the town." I told him he's lucky he was tired because he would have been disappointed. He laughed and he asked if I worked for the venue (The O'Connell Center) and I said "No I came ridiculously early with the hope that I'd get to hang out with you for a bit." He said "Well that's really kind of you, thanks." He then asked me what my name was which I thought was pretty cool. I told him I thought he played a significant role in the making of Dave's solo album and he said "Thanks, we all had a really good time making it." I then told him it would be very well received if he decided to show up at a couple DMB shows this summer and he laughed and said "Nah, I really don't think so." I was really surprised at the nature of his reaction. It was immediate and he seemed like it was a laughable proposition. I didn't want to probe into the matter more so I left it alone. I then asked him if he would consider playing "Stranger in a Strained Land" tonight and he said "I only do one song and I had planned on messing around with some new stuff." I said "I'm sure that will be just as entertaining but that's disappointing that you're only doing one song." He said "Yeah it's just kind of an introduction type thing for Dennis." The soundboard attendant then said something to Tim and Tim nodded to him and turned back to me and said he had to get going. I asked him if he minded if we hung around for soundcheck (we were still the only ones in the building) and he said he didn't mind at all. I then said "I know you have to go but can I get a picture with you?" He said "Of course." My friend snapped a shot (it's attached). Sound check was very interesting as Tim was making all kinds of weird noises into the microphone. He was growling and humming for a while and then he actually sang a couple songs. His voice is actually rather impressive. I'm not sure why he soundchecked the mic because he didn't sing in his performance. Speaking of which, his performance was as per usual mind-blowing. The man is truly a gifted musician and it was an honor and a pleasure to be able to hang out with him for a bit. I won't say anything regarding Mr. Kucinich for the sake of this thread remaining non-political.

[FunkyNewGod]

Thats an awsome story, it seems that anyone who meets Tim, only has great things to say about him.

[Eric(h)]

thats awsome, glad you had fun man I miss hanging out with tim, hes a fucking awsome guy, down to earth and funny to chat with.

hey, mind if i use that picture for my site?

[antsmarching124]

Tim's performances are always great, I saw him and Dave at ODU in March and went to 3 D & F's shows and all were awesome. Its too bad he said he wouldn't be joining the band this summer, but maybe he just said that because he doesn't want to ruin the surprise.

[GreedylilPig]

Originally Posted by Eric(h)

hey, mind if i use that picture for my site?

Sure, fine with me. Nice job with that site.

[mikesdmbweirdo]

Dude,
I just wanted to say before I go to sleep because I just drove two hours that I also got to meet Tim tonight and it was awesome. He signed my Dave and Tim CD and I told him he was a verty gifited musician. Very cool to see him. I was soo happy that he played more than just one tune. Great Guy.....and I should have my picture sometime. I used a friend of mines camara so he has to send me the pic. Came from Lakeland to see him....crazy stuff great experence.

[AdamCU81]

Can I be the first person in this thread to say how short Tim is? Ok, cool. That's a great picture and a great story. It looks like you two are old buddies....but maybe that's cause you got a firm grasp on him. hehehe j/k

[mikesdmbweirdo]

He is a pretty short guy......

[antsmarching124]

Originally Posted by AdamCU81

Can I be the first person in this thread to say how short Tim is? Ok, cool. That's a great picture and a great story. It looks like you two are old buddies....but maybe that's cause you got a firm grasp on him. hehehe j/k

Tim should have been one of the Hobbit's, they wouldn't have had to use weird camera angles to make him appear to be so short.

[GreedylilPig]

I taped what I could of his performance with my digital camera until the batteries crapped out on me. The quality isn't that great but I suppose it's better than nothing. I believe you need Quicktime to view it.

http://plaza.ufl.edu/bbatson/Tim%20Reynolds.MOV

[Surfer X]

Nice! Thanks for the clip!

[evanhyde]

thats a good story. when I asked him for a picture he asked if I wanted him to take his pants off. I guess he liked me better

[AlaskaFox]

He probably sound checked the mike for when he spoke some Timspeak.

[Rob D]

gator's suck.

[greppson]

all the articles i have read have had tim immediately responding "no i will not be playing with dave." i feel bad for him, because that is probably the one question that everyone asks him.

[Ben F.]

good story
very cool how you handled meeting him
good thread

cool that you learned that he won't be touring with the band.

[MistreatedLewis]

Originally Posted by Ben F

good story
very cool how you handled meeting him
good thread

cool that you learned that he won't be touring with the band.

Yeah, cool and disappointing. Oh well!

[scoot_14]

Originally Posted by greppson

all the articles i have read have had tim immediately responding "no i will not be playing with dave." i feel bad for him, because that is probably the one question that everyone asks him.

It must be really tough for him sometimes, although you have to think that many of would not know much about Tim if he was not in some way related with DMB. I was fortunate to see Tim play long before I was DMB fan (I in fact knew none of the DMB songs that people at the show were disappointed he didn't play actually).

DMB's work with artists like Tim really widens are perspective and introduces us to new artists. I think the thead-starter seemed to handle the questions really well (you've got to ask because we're all curious, but it's hard to word it).

[Haiku Jimi]

You had to mention Dave, didn't you?

[GreedylilPig]

Originally Posted by Haiku Jimi

You had to mention Dave, didn't you?

I didn't have to, but I wanted to. I simply told him it would be well-received if he appeared at a couple shows this summer. I don't really see what's wrong with that as it is a relevant question, regardless of how often he's asked questions relating to Dave.

[elmachobaracho]

Originally Posted by Haiku Jimi

You had to mention Dave, didn't you?

Well, Some Devil was the CD that Tim most recently worked on I think. It would be less awkward the asking him about a TR3 song I would imagine.

[Eric(h)]

As cliche as it is to ask about dave, hell, *I* wouldnt know about him if it werent for his colaborations, so you can understand why would people ask.

[ugahairydawgs]

Good story (although it is too bad you are a stinking gaturd )

[Mickey Carson]

Cool story Brian

[Haiku Jimi]

Originally Posted by elmachobaracho

Well, Some Devil was the CD that Tim most recently worked on I think. It would be less awkward the asking him about a TR3 song I would imagine.

Oh, he was on Some Devil? :

And? I think he wants to do his own thing, not tour with DMB constantly. I can see that being asked constantly if he'll be joining DMB for the next tour might get annoying after a while. You don't have to ask him about TR3 either...how about asking him about him?

[elmachobaracho]

Originally Posted by Haiku Jimi

Oh, he was on Some Devil? :

And? I think he wants to do his own thing, not tour with DMB constantly. I can see that being asked constantly if he'll be joining DMB for the next tour might get annoying after a while. You don't have to ask him about TR3 either...how about asking him about him?

I was thinking the same thing about Tim wanting to get back to doing his own thing.
Asking a person about themselves is a given and the polite thing to do, but I don't see why not ask a musician about their music.

[Haiku Jimi]

Originally Posted by elmachobaracho

but I don't see why not ask a musician about their music.

Because DMB stuff is not his music

Ok...I'll shut up now.

[elmachobaracho]

Originally Posted by Haiku Jimi

Because DMB stuff is not his music

Ok...I'll shut up now.

With the amount of concerts hes played in, the time he has spent in the studio with dmb, and his other contributions, I'd definately give some credit of DMB's music to Tim.

[ITakeTwoSteps]

damn what song is that in the video? its awesome!

[Eric(h)]

Originally Posted by ITakeTwoSteps

damn what song is that in the video? its awesome!

And Then They Were Free, its about releasing non violent criminals from jails