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Q: Have you thought about hooking up with Chris Castino again?
The Big Wu is on Hiatus and I really loved what you did with he
and Jeff. See you in Madison!!! A: Yes, I love Castino. Exceptionally awesome guitar man. I love the way he does it - sweet sounds all the way around. And rumor has it, he may make an appearance at our show at the Nomad in Minneapolis. Q: Burle...Why is there no mandolin in your band? Don't you often
wonder how delicious the sound would be with a mandolin player?
Robin never counted either mostly because he despises the instrument
and everything it entails. A: Actually, Robin picked mandolin in the early days of Wayweirdness, I picked guitar. We knew, though, there could certainly be a hair of the unconventional within the band somewhere. We actually lost the mando as a working piece of the sound, in general. We are not opposed, as Dominic Leslie was just a Wayword Son at Chautauqua in April. Q: Burle, Met you guys at the Steve's Guitar session a few months
back, I was with my VERY drunk brother and we all talked a bunch
of fishing and he slung you a hand made net. Question I have is,
How is the San Juan Fishing these days?! A: Fantastic @ the Juan Now!! Red analids and orange worms. Q: No question Burle, just wanted to say that I caught you guys
for the first time in Rollinsville (talked to you for a moment at
the set break) and really dug it! My first time to your old stomping
grounds, the Stage Stop as well. Thanks! I'll be catching you guys
in the near future! 'Keep the Party Going'! A: Thanks for coming. See you at the Stage Stop again May 11th… Q: Where the hell did you guys all go? Can I play Alice again sometime?
Did you name your guitar from one of the lines in the Lowell George
song, "Willin'"? A: Yes you can play Alice again. No to the Little Feat thing, Alice was my Dad's aunt. Extremely cool ladies, both the guitar and my great aunt. Q: In your opinion, what is the purpose of life? A: Drink Beer / Pick Tunes Q: Holy shit, Burle, I had no idea you were touring like a mo-fo...good
for you! Sorry I missed you in SLC...I didn't know ya'll were in
town...but I'll catch up with you one of these days...give 'em hell
at the old Ratskeller at U-dub in Madison...My question is How're
you doing? xox,Carol A: What's left of me is doing OK. Sorry we missed you. We had a fun show in SLC. Q: Will you all ever come back to Murfreesboro, TN?? And, will
the band play the Northwest String Summit this year? I'm really
sorry about the poor turn out in Murfreesboro. The wife and I LOVED
the show. We first saw you in Oregon at the NWSS this past year
and hope you catch you all whenever we can. Keep up the great work.
Love the segue out of Years with Rose! A: Yes and yes. Late Night Saturday NWSS, you know, with some of our freaky friends, like Drew Emmitt and Jeff Austin Q: Dear Burle, I need my bathtub caulked. Do you still do that
sort of thing? Can you sing while you caulk? Thanks A: Sure - call the house. Q: Burle, will you teach me how to fly fish? I'll bring the herb.
Rock on. See you tonight in Rollinsville. A: Yep, thanks for asking. All you need is red and green stoneflies. Q: No question, just wanted to say thanks to Burle and the Wayword
Sons for a great show in Rollinsville this weekend. Had to leave
early Saturday night and did not get a chance to say bye. Hope to
see you guys play again soon. Cynthia A: Cool, Cynthia, thanks for hanging with us both nites. Q: RE: CD Live A: Affirmative on my man Digger! He's a dear bro, bro! Q: Thanks a lot, Burle. I sold the tickets to the dance on Ebay
and joined a band. Last night my mom caught me doing a line of coke
off of my manager's bare ass, and threw me out of the house. I realized
that I needed an image to sell, so I shaved my head like Britney
Spears just did. Now I'm homeless, I don't have a job, I can't play
music, and I don't have hair. Just like your dobro player. Thanks
a lot. A: Ain't it the truth! Freakin' Norwegian dobro pickers….
a: Try turning the papers over. question: Tell Gregg the fishing goes great with good Scotch in
Waikaia, NZ a: The Scotch was better than the fishing as I remember it, but beware the Chicken Fingers in the Waikaia Pub! Look for NZ tour in 2010, ya wankers. question: dEaR bURlE, a: Taco, Taco, Taco…without hot sauce. 4 screws on the face. question: Burle - I heard you were coming to Boone, NC to play
the Boone Saloon... just wondering if that is still up in the air
or for certain... we love good music up here in the high country...
you guys and Larry Keel here in the same month is a little overwhelming...
in a very, very good way.. also, this is kind of off subject but
what are your opinions on Gov't Mule? a: Looks like Boone isn't happening, but look for shows in Raleigh, Black Mountain and beyond. Anybody that plays a Firebird is my hero. question: Burle, I'm going to be in Colorado Feb. 21 - 25. I need
to see you play again, since the last time I saw you play was in
Aspen last spring. Can you please play somewhere near the front
range (or in Keystone/Dillon/Silverthorne/Frisco) during that time?
We wouldn't have to say it was just for me, even though I'd know
it deep inside my heart. I'll even see what I can do about bringing
your #1 fan, Shane along too. a: Put it in reverse and come back for the Rollinsville (March 2, 3) shows, 'cause the Yonder bus is going to be parked in the Wayword parking lot. Space #225. question: Hey Burle - I'm sad to see your "midwest tour"
only includes one show in Chicago. Glad I got to see the show at
Dulcinea's though. Too bad I didn't get a chance to hang with ya'll
afterwords with Sarah B. Later on! a: No, there's a show in Madison, Eastconsin. Get out your atlas, you'll figure it out. Drive fast, take chances. question: Burle, If the Wayword Sons came out with a gansta-rap
remix album of old folk/grass tunes; what song(s) would you include? a: My Way by Paul Anka. A few tunes by Tony Orlando and Dawn, and possibly the National Anthem. question: Burle, Does the fact that you've allowed a keys player
into The Sons & not a drummer just make you slightly prejudice
& no longer a full-blown racist? If new affirmative action or
equal opportunity polcies forced you to include one in the group,
would you continue playing with The Sons, despite your obvious hatred
& lack of respect for all drummers? a: Jeff Sipe's already playing with Trey and Drew, who do you get if you can't get him? Vince? question: no question- just wanted to say hi to you and your two
special ladies- love from san diego a: Love you, and I sure miss you. And so do the girls. Especially Betty. question: i want to know what kind of music camilia sings a: Fast. question: Are you going to call me the next time your in town.
I am looking forward to seeing you play. Cynthia (the mountain-ear) a: I'll call you at quarter to four in the morning, right after the bad deal goes down. question: Ever considered playing with Tim O'brien, even the String
Dusters? ...Or have you. I just thought id be perty cool to play
with Tim, i was at yer Great Falls show i while back saw you played
"When no ones around" a: That would be a dream come true. We'll put it on the Christmas List.
a: A lot of G, and a lot more of G. Try a 5 and then don't forget
a half-step up out of C towards the 5. Call for the cymbal crash
at the heartfelt sensitive part. Turn amps up to 11. ANSWERS, from Montana question: Do you think that Travis is a tool box because he wears
pants now? Thanks! -Dave question: Hell burle when are you and the boys coming up to the
north east. you know it dont get much better then native brookies
on a dry with the sunlight whispering thru the pines -brother ben question: How would Burle go about describing the term liquid when
put in a musical context? -Dave question: How much fun is it to play Telluride? -Amy Taylor question: Burle, Since George Bush and the war has driven the price
of copper up so dang high, which of the pex style tubing do you
prefer Watts or Wirsbo?-Uncle Tony Problem solver/Plumber from backstage
at super jam in Bristol question: Hey Burle: when are you guys coming to santa barbara?
SoHo is a great club with great bluegrass. -steve hammer question: Dear Burle, I know you're a whiskey guy, but maybe you
can settle a bet. I say when you take a shot of tequila you lick
the salt first, chomp on the lime and then chase the aguave, like
they do in Mexico. This duplicates the effect of a sip of a strong
margarita. Yuppie bartenders say I got it backwards. Where do you
stand on this? See you in Gold Hill or Keystone....-Scott Knauer question: Burle, what was in that water I drank after the Colorado
Playboys show? I ain't been right since. Neither has Smitty. -liggett question: Burle...Now that you and the Son's are spending time
down in NECKCAR country(Bristol, TN)maybe you can answer this question
for me. In America stock cars race counter clockwise. Since the
steering wheel is on the "wrong" side of the car in Europe,
do they run oval races clockwise? If you ain't first, you're last...Ricky
Bobby -Shake n' Bake question: Burle...Are the Cubs going to win the World Series this
year? What does Gregg think? How's ANDer's? -Ron Santo question: Burle - on a scale of 1 to 10, what's your favorite song
that you've written lately? -Justin question: Burle, you know when you're on stage, and you are singing,
and then you miss a note on the bass and Anders looks at you funny?
-Justin question: Dear Burle, Next week is my middleschool dance. I already
bought two tickets, but I don't know how to ask somebody to go.
There's somebody that I want to ask, but I just can't. I found out
he's going with the captain of the cheerleading squad. What would
you do? -Ready for Action in Oklahoma question: Is there supposed to be a 5 chord in Walls of Time? While
your thinking about it, tie up a couple glow worms and roll up a
couple elk steaks! -youknowme question: I apologize for the redundace of 5 in walls, didn't realize
that the subject had reached the chat room. I only brought it up
for the benefit of thos whose musical edjucation has not taken them
to the Rollinsville school, or Cletus family events, as it were,
or were not. Don't forget totie the Knot on the freshh glow worm,
nor flip the twisted cut roleY! BTW what steak would you like for
your birthday, g-way? -Namyr Rem question: Burl found the on switch on his computer? I guess the
temperature in hades has dipped below the perverbial 0 degrees celsius.
Must warn Captain Wingnut to watch for flying pigs during the next
forest fire! If I hear terms like "digital eraser", "show
revisions" or "on-line rhyming dictionary" at the
next workshop in camp heartfealt, I'm gonna quit my job and run
out and buy a grateful dead sticker (or maybe even YMSB). Anyway,
what baud rate is your modem? You running wireless? Is so I can
park in your driveway and delete this message before you get it!
-canyonrat question: Burle, it is of my opinion that you should do a midwest
tour. Will you consider it? and what is your favorite sheriff song?
-Wisco Benny ANSWERS, round 9 q: Burle - how's the elk huntin' this year? Jeff Miller was over in Ouray and he and his kid both got a couple of cows. Then Jeff went and knocked down a nice big timber buck. Any jerkey smokin' @ The House of Burle? -Jim Radcliff a: Glad to hear the Ouray folk killed 'em. Called in a 6 point on Saturday afternoon. He sniffed us out and walked. Just about shot a cow on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Wednesday, we got a bull and a cow in the front yard. 2 shots 2 elk. So yes to the smoke thing. Love that jerky. q: Burle, I have heard that the tune "Poor boy's delight" has references to illicit drug use. Can you please confirm or deny? -Fishy a: Seems to me that I have heard "Molly" is some kind of shit kids like getting gacked up on. I would not know personally. I can assure you that I wrote Poor Boy's after I got out of rehab…the third time around. I didn't do much dancin' in rehab, so it's really not about drug use or rehab. q: WHAT'S THE SECRET INGREDIENT OF YOUR ELK STEW? -MEGHANN a: The most secret ingredient is elk. However, I don't really make
a "stew". I make "reloudes" or maybe call them
roll ups. Thin pieces about ½ the size of a PBR can. Yellow
mustard on the inside with diced pickles, onions, and fried up bacon.
Roll that up, sauté, a few more PBR's…got your gravy
going on the side with all the veggies you might wanna eat. Put
your browned roll ups in the gravy, shut the lid…few more PBR's…have
fun! I have heard this preparation is considered Slovakian! Not
the PBR's though. The true secret is a tall can of Guinness as your
gravy base, not water. Call me when it's ready. a: Ah, my dear Ellen, why does alcheehol make a person so happen freaky. I know one thing, that hoo-hah we were sippin' on in Tenn; I couldn't have told you if I was red lined or blown up and being towed in off the track. That stuff is jet fuel, that's what you guys are drinkin' out there in NASCARville, ain't it? I can't wait to see you in Feb. I need a new tank full, a catfish sandwich, and a walk down the street. q: Does Anders like when people call him ANDers like the word and? Also, when is the Broke Mountain Reunion tour...none of this Colorado Playboys bull? -D a: I guess Anders doesn't like that his name begins with a conjunction, the most common of them all too. He'll get a hair edgy about it, but I guess it's better than being called "Butders", or "Ifders", or "Whenders", or "Whatders." I would not know about Broke Mountain Reunion, I would enjoy seeing that myself. However, Gregg A. and me will be joining the COLORADO PLOWBOYS for several shows on the Western Slope / Telluride / Paonia! in mid December. Gonna be some serious good bluegrass style fun. q: Hello Friendly Neighborhood Madman! It was so great to hear from ya! Pleased you like my serenades :) I tried the house, but you were already on your way to play for your hordes of screamin fans in Aspen. Stoked to hear you're headed up my way! See you in Jackson for sure, then we'll hit your shows up in Whitefish, Bozeman, Livingston, Big Sky etc. Get my fix till Telluride! I'll bring pics of my big buck and bull to drool over! Still didn't get a chance to use your "head-shot" tip, but maybe next year. How'dya keep from hittin the antlers? Next time talk em into sending you to MT when we can FISH! Oooo! I'm gettin all excited just thinking about Wayword Sons live and in person again! I first saw you at the "Fly Me To The Moon Saloon" and now the addiction continues in Big Sky Country at the "Half Moon Saloon" in my home town. Can't wait to see you! -Jesscy a: You've got to remember to swing the bat in the strike zone, don't go chasing any high pitches, and you'll hit em square in the head and miss the antlers. We're gonna have an anatomy class up in Jackson, elk anatomy that is. I'm gonna turn you into a sniper, and you'll never have to chase nuthin' around the woods ever again. One shot and you're walking up to it. Can't wait to see you, Killer. We gonna have some fun, and talk some fishin', too! And maybe play some music… q: I had family visiting recently and they got nervous when two dudes with large beards and long hair started riding around on my property on snowmobiles. What kind of neighborhood is Forest Groves anyway? -David a: The sketchy-ist of all La Plata County Hoods, especially the
side of the river those two hooligans live on. I would suggest buying
a large caliber handgun and sending your mom-in-law to an NRA class.
Word amongst the seedy will travel fast when she shoots the white
trash offenders and your renegade snowmobile problem will have come
to an end. ANSWERS, round 8 question: How you guys doing? Ellie and I were just wondering about
you and saw a picture of Anders and the announcement of CER's cd
release party http://crosseyedrosie.com/news.html A: The Waywords are getting more so at breakneck speed. New guitar player / songwriter / vocalist named Pete. He's not as cute as me, that is if you call rattlesnakes cute. Our first public performance with him is Nov 16 - Nov 20 around the Denver Zone. As for the touring part, our new agent, Mountain High Music, is handling that. Jump on their site and let's make her go. Love the NW. Tell Rosie "Hi". question: Dear Burle, Why is it you think that most people are in such a rush to get to where ever it is they are going? -Matt A: I'm going to guess, uh, not high enough. Relaxing is not the easiest of art forms, but one of the most enjoyable once perfected. For $29.95, you can purchase "Burle's Guide to Relaxation: Volume 1", a book designed to help the reader take the hurry up out of rush. question: Hey Boys! Jesscy from Montana here! I was wondering when you are going to be in my neck o' the woods? I miss ya Burle, come see me! Are you plannin' on being at Telluride next year? Any plans for other shows around that time, so I can catch em when I'm in CO? -Jesscy A: Come to Denver on the 16th of Nov; I would love to see you again at a table in a bar, you over there and me over here with several pints (and more to come) the only thing between us. We'll be on the Front Range, 5 shows, with our new guitar man and several of them Yonder Boys as our guests. Call the house, I'm in the book (Durango, CO) and we can shake it out. Check the site, we're headed to Whitefish, I think soon, but definitely to Jackson, WY at the front of January. Bozeman and Missoula, too, Victor, ID, Alta, Wy……. A: Getting ready to have 'em a smoke! Back when I studied Ant-Tomology at the esteemed East 'Consin University in Eucherville, my doctorate was based on that very "slug on the window" behavior. Slippery little devils. Took me years to figure out what brand was most preferred in that very situation. I should make a housecall as to confirm. I'm on my way to N.C., see you in an hour or so, I'll pick up a pack of Marlburle's. question: Burle, A: As soon as he turns to the Chorus, but use a hammer - 28 oz
Estwing Framer will do the trick. A: I lost count after the first handful or so. I was pretty fogged out after that.
A: A hundred and forty somethin' or so whichever you know once yet, hey!
A: Burle's version is done in a lower register than the "Y" version, in D as it were. "Class, first turn…. ¾ time A / / A / / D / / D / / G / / D / / A / / A / / A / / A/ / Bm / / Bm / / A / / A / / A / / A / / A / / A / / D / / D / / G / / D / / A / / A / / A / / A / / Bm / / Bm / / Em / / G / / D / / D / / x 2 Bridge: G / / D / / G / / Bm / / G / / D / / A / / …….. Good luck and thanks for your interest in the tunes. The song's about a beautiful scientist friend of mine, a surfer girl form Southern California. I about never got over that one, if ever, I suppose….thus, the song. question: Yo, Burle! I see you and the boys are playing at The
Rail on November 16th. Does thst mean you'll be playing along the
Front Range that weekend? A: Yes sirree! With some of them special guest guys, if you know what I mean. We'll see you there! Check the site… question: With Robin now gone, will anybody ever know where he is? You were his only tracking device. -Dave A: UUUHHH, as a matter of fact, I almost ran him over today. He was of course riding into town on his bike, as usual, and I was daydreaming, of course, wrastiling some new lyrics to a gay song down and poof! There he was. We waved & both went on our merry ways.
A: Feb. I've heard. Can't wait. We loved Bristol.
A: Fillet and pull the pin bones . Soak it with lemon juice, worcestershire, honey or brown sugar, pepper. Put her on a piece of foil and light her up. Lot's o' smoke. Some wasabi and capers and forgets what ails you! A Weber will work fine. Any kind of hardwood you want to use'll do. question: Burle, ya got some vegetarian elk meat for me yet? There's
a house with extra room - come on up and visit - oh, and there's
a chicken coup out back for Anders. See ya in Paonia... A: Would there be any extra charge if I wanted to stay in the chicken
coup? Hope to play up there this winter sometimes.
ANSWERS, round 7 (Sorry these took so long. Questions posed in Sept/Oct should be answered soon...stay tuned.)
question: hey burle, do you still play "wind in the willers"?
-derek vanscoten a: Yes, and always will. question: By chance, did Anders go to Berklee College of Music
in Boston over the summer of 1995? -Bryan Creely a: Yes, he did. He was the kid with the Cindarella lunchbox. question: Burle are you guys going to come down south (Memphis
area) soon, we would love to have you down her with the sons. -Mike a: Sorry, we were just out in Memphis with Vince Herman and musta missed you. question: Rumor has it that you once played guitar with a guy from
Ionus, a certain Mr. D. Simplon? -steve a: Rumor served true enough, Drack. When are you scheduled for another landing on our lovely planet? We tripped to North Cal / Oreg in Aug. Saw many of your brethren, Redwood style. Call sometime… question: dear benny let me know how maggie's breath smells - ben
Nolan a: My mule, Maggie…her breath would knock a dog off a gut pie. question: Do you make up the songs as you write them, or do you
write the songs as you make them up? - Rick a: You make them right as you up them. question: who's crazier? Gould or Burle -books a: Burle question: Burle, how the heck do you get the most meat out of that
super-tender backstrap when you're slicing up the fall kill? And
any tips on good marinades? -Pastor Tim a: Call the house, Good Pastor, you know the #. We'll talk about "Stashed Behind Your Couch", too. question: Burle: A follow up to the East Coast Question: You boys
should check out the Graves Mountain Bluegrass Festy that happens
in the Spring. There's good trout fishing in and around the property.
I know that Tony Rice and others have played in recent years. Make
sure to hit Fat Boy's Pork Palace on your way over the mountain
from WV when you come. . .That place is a hoot. -Jason a: Hoot's I like. I think I met you in Bristol, right? We'll play if they'll have us…it's that hippie band thing, you know, though. question: How does one tap into the force that is robin davis?
-Dave a: Robin….let's see. There's no explanation I could offer. You just set back and let her buck, like getting tied up with any other kind of horsepower. question: How can I purchase the new Benny Galloway CD with "Poor
Boy's Delight" - Kay Gerke a: www.waywordsons.com question: Burle forester Dave here from Gunnison a: Sorry Dave, We'll talk soon though. Good to see you in CB. We'll head for Katie's soon. Stay in touch, my friend. question: Burle- question: Where can I get naked pictures of Anders? -David a: What would you want those for? Got a rat problem? ANSWERS, round 6 question: Burle, When can Stephanie & I hear the wayword sons
in the SF Bay area? I saw the tour dates, and Willitts, at $300,
is a little steep for us right now. Let me know if you are wanting
to set up an in-store appearance at Rasputin Records in Berkeley.
Love to see you guys come to our immediate surroundings. How is
your family. Steph & I went to Dgo & got hitched a few weeks
ago!! We even stayed a night at the Strater, but didn't know you
had a regular gig there. What is it like recording with Sally Van
Meter? Miss you, and Colorado so badly. A: We will be in the Bay on Friday, I think, and would love to stop in the record store. The family is OK, they still put up with me and that in itself is just short of a miracle. Recording, hanging, singing and playing with SVM is an incredible experience. I first met Sally in 1983 when the Good Ol' Persons played Telluride. I was and still am a huge fan; it's like having your favorite baseball player on your team. I have certainly learned a lot about music running around with her. So long, and Congrats! question: Burle: Curious as to whether or not you boys are going
to hit the East Coast anytime soon? There are lots of small festivals
in the hills of Va. and such that I just know The Waywards would
be a hit at!! Keep on Goin' A: The East will happen in September. Check out the "Roots" Festy in Bristol, TN in early September. Let us know where we can play, and let us know where the cool BBQ joints are. question: why's anders in the band? he's a jerk and I know it because
he asked me to play in his band and he's a badass, but also a total
tool box. I know, that's why we get along so well. that's my whole
deal too...So i guess that's my question, How do you stand it? A: That is certainly a question I ask myself day in, day out and especially every time he opens his mouth! What was I thinking? question: You comin' to da UP, or what? A: We're going East, but not North. What a shame, huh? Besides, you don't want me to drag this bunch of home-wreckers up there, do you? The State Patrol gets one look at us and we'll be makin' little ones outa big ones! question: Why does every round of "Ask Burle" have some
question in my name that I didn't write? -David A: It's probably a case of mistaken identity and cyber fraud. Your magnanimous personality exceeds you and is obviously coveted by some stinkin' hippie with a chat room addiction. question: Do you know who has your cooler from Rockygrass? A: The problem is solved. Thanks for the ride in. See ya Tuesday.
A: No 4 corners fest for the WS. I have a premonition that it stems from my affiliation with what I now call the "Y" word and a certain show at that festy some years back. I'll tell you about it sometime. question: what up daug? Lookin foward to the summit can wait to
see ya with the sons. Are ya doin the BBQ again that was great.
Were playin some golf around the summit with a real fun group ,
interested Give me a call 707-616-4479 A: Yes, a round with you and the boys will be fun. I suck, but Gregg and Anders don't, so I will drive the cart and be the beer girl (gurle). question: Hey Burle...do you know the Muse as Gotchbell and Mr.
Coodley A: You and you alone would know that piece of ancient history.
It was so good to see you and the boys at our show in Telluride.
We go back a long ways, you and me. A: There is no such thing as too much fried yard bird. My affinity for that dish comes from my childhood visiting my great grandmother in NE Louisiana. She owned a "hotel" back in the day, or should I say boarding house. Every Sunday, she put on a pair of "special" high heels and marched out to the chicken house to round up dinner. Of course, I tagged along and saw the whole deal, from feathers to frying pan. The song "Nuthin to it" on our new record is about that exact course of events. Them people from the south know how to relax in the utmost of fashion. Country thru and thru. So next time, get 2 - 20 piece buckets to take to the picnic table. question: I was walking through the woods the other day ad I sware
I saw the sunlight whispering through the trees. It actually happened.
What's up with that? A: Oh, no! You have crossed over into the sensitive singer songwriter
syndrome. Extreme Caution! Aviso! Don't go there, or you'll be looking
for an angel decal to stick on the face of your guitar…your
Seagull Guitar. Your new Seagull with the totally kind soft vinyl
gig bag with Wayword Sons stickers all over it. And Stringdusters.
Oh my! ANSWERS, ROUND 5 Q: Hey there, Burle. Had a blast in Telluride. Time of my life! Do you think Wayword Sons will come over to Wisconsin for any shows? That would be spectacular. -Kristin A: Wayword Sons in West Consin would certainly be spectacular. There's some spots in this country, or, maybe say, what's left of this country, that I would love to see...more of...and meet the fine folks there. I don't know what attracts me to the Midwest, but I hear you guys a' callin'. Soon and maybe Sooner.
Q: So Brother Burle - are ya'll doing any other gigs out west here other than Dead on the Creek & NWSS? Mendocino coast or anything like that? Enquiring minds want to know. Off to Ouray for the 4th. See you in Aug. -Bimbo A: Hell, yes! Call the house, my brother! (editors note: we're in the process of finalizing a tour, but look for more shows in CA, OR, and WA between 8/14 and 8/25 to be announced soon)
Q: How can I get copies of Robin playing guitar for that Dick Knipfling band on Elvis Night? - David Smith A: Fishy!
Q: Burle, I would love to play some and I sure do miss you guys! I really will be in Bristol when you guys are there and we should definately get together there. - Chad Love A: I love You, Love! We will get together there. Love, Softshoe
Q: So Burle, If I'm in the dark timber next season with a bull and a cow tag, and I suddenly find myself in the middle of a good size herd, what should I do? How do I pick which one to drop? I like to bow hunt with a 30-06. - Pa Cletus A: Hit the one in the road.
Q: Who can be credited with actually naming Benny the infamous Burle and what was the occasion? -Camilia A: My brother named me Burle. His name is Verle. He didn't sign the birth certificate (course he's younger) but he did sleep under the kitchen table for a week up at Spread Eagle Lodge, and that would stand for somethin'. When the plumbers started callin' me "Uncle Burle", (because of you and yours) I'd have to say it just stuck. When your Mom calls you Burle (she signed the birth certificate) you're goin' with it. Who named you Camilia?
Q: deerburL- A: I don't know much gyption highroglyfix, but best as one can tell, your galfriend likes Mercedes and that car'll have good resold value if the korn don't grow this fall. Keep plantin'!
Q: 2 part question... do you ever listen to Glenn Gould (maybe this one should be on the ask Gregg page? 2. where the hell has chad love been? A: I never had, due to a life-long fear of Canadians, but based on your suggestion I borrowed Glenn Gould Legacy vol. 2 (Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart) from a friend and it is superb. Thanks for the tip. Chad Love has been taken away by the government...can't really tell you much more right now. -Gregg
ANSWERS, Round 4: Q: Burle! If a someone wanted to find out about how lonesome, hard
livin' and true something was could you tell them? I am really excited
to hear the new album and to know that you guys are gonna play my
hometown in Bristol! Hope all is well and I'll see you there!! Whack
Bam Bitch! - Chad Love A: I love you, Love! To think that we both fell into the same campfire together is like sunlite whisperin' thru the trees! Now that's lonesome...and hard livin'...and you know the rest. Know how i feel about Bristol...Glory Be...I have a Carter song in mind Whack Bam Style. Let's pick a few sometime, huh? Signed, Softshoe
Q: What is your political affiliation? Duane U A: I didn't know it was an election year, but say if it was, I would still cast my political affiliation towards...I'll have to think about it...but I'm almost sure it's the Enfuriated Party.
Q: What is it about Shawn Camp's songs that you like so much. I can't get enough of "Will You Go With Me?" - Phil A: You can never get enough of the Salty/Sweet. Too salty might not be enough, and too Sweet is...well...what you hear when you don't hear the right amount of Salty. Mr. Shawn knows how to draw that line as good as anyone...the ones who've tried and certainly, anyone else to come. He's my hero!
Q: What's the deal with the backwards "R"? i dig it but
want to know where it comes from.... -Kim
Q: Hey Burle, my co-worker thinks he's better than me because he
has more friends on myspace than me. That doesn't make him better
than me, does it? -Lester A1: What are you doing with a co-worker? A2: Stanley Kubrik - 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY?
Q: Hi Burle, how come most songs are boring and yours aren't? -david
blair A: You got me there on the boring thing. I thought the way tunes shook out was if they sucked or not. Thanx, and we'll keep crankin' 'em up in the non/boring/suck genre.
Q: hey burle, when is chris going to stop driving all crazylike around town? A: When the temp in Hades may dip below somewhere around...say perhaps 32 degrees F.
Q: Hey Burle... Storm here... formerly from Portland, current Montucky
resident. What is your favorite brand of "Camping/Sleeping
Chair"? I was thinking about minimizing my "footprint"
during this summer's festival season. Seriously, bring 'dem boys
to Montana soon...-J. Storm Shirley A: Stormtucky - - To you my friend, get stood up near the nearest tree, as opposed to put into the closest chair. You'll be ahead of the game. It's always worked for me. You'll get a lot more sleep, and only leave 2 footprints. Small ones.
Q: The other night I was pickin' with some friends and the banjo player pulled a gem outta the bag with a song called, "I've got Hippies in my Cornfield." It was about having to chase hippies around with a shotgun because they were planting their seeds in the cornfield. Have you heard of this song? From, Wind-up A: If my dearest old brother pulls somethin' out...Well, you know, it's gonna need some listenin' to and soon some believin' in...cause way back when, when we had to believe, we just kept believin' especially when we could see them hippies in the cornfield.
Q: What do you think about when you're soldering a joint up at
La Campanella? -Matt A: More joints. To be soldered, that is!
Q: Know I'm takin' a few liberties here, but I've got 2 questions.
(1) When are the sons comin' to Truckee and when/where is Poor Boy's
Delight gonna be available? -Jim Willis A: August for Question #1, all around N. California and farther north even. It's gonna be fun. June from what I hear for Question #2. And thanks for asking. We'll sign it for you, too! (note: Poor Boy's Delight is available now, just click on "Store" above)
ANSWERS, Round 3: Q: Where's your favorite place to get BBQ in Colorado? - Greg A: Usually within 10 feet of my smoker, wherever it may be when it's smokin. Serious Texas BBQ in Durango is pretty fair! And the smoked pork loin or sausage plate at the Pride of the West in Silverton, CO will trip your trigger.
Q: New Mexico is not far from home for you all? What will it take
to get you all down to Farmington or, dare I dream, Gallup? I'll
run crackhead interference...-Ian Hoke A: I have played and taught a music class in Zuni on the reservation. I would rather play in Gallup. Truth is, you hook us up with some interested party and bingo!
Q: If a really good friend of yours is getting married and ya'll have a private party the following day, would you come to the wedding, stay up all night, and still go drive/play the private gig too? See ya at da hitchin' hoedown...May 20th! - Andrea and Cory A: Yes.
Q: aren't y'all playing the NWSS this year? didn't see it up on the site. -Hamshacker #2 A: No, we're security.
Q: Burle...so I've been wondering what IS the difference between a yuppie and a rotting sack of potatoes? Is there any difference...even if the yuppie has a fly rod in hand? -former BeeGee A: A rotting sack of potatoes has no need to drive like a maniac with all her rotting sack of potatoe kids late for their soccer game with her rotting sack of potatoe cell phone stuffed up to her ear turnin' left from the right lane.
Q: Burle, what's the best way to get your co-worker David Smith to make better use of his time? I mean, this is a great site and everything but spending 8 hours a day laughing at the "Ask Burle" segment means Smitty ain't getting no work done. -Liggett A: Shock collar!
Q: I am sick of catching "pretty little" trout. How do you find the hogs? Also, what do you put in your barbecue to turn vegetarians into meat eaters? - Brody the Roadie A: Hogs are best hound where hogs hang out, either hog pond or even in the "hot" water. You got to use alot of lead and virtually stop the stinger during it's drift, a bunch of times, if you're fishing nymphs that is. However, if you can use the biggest streamer you can find, get one big enough that you can spraypaint the words "EAT ME" along the side of it, that always works. But remember, you still gotta use alot of lead and stop her in the hole. (Editor's note: Burle refused to comment on the barbecue ingredient, citing potential emotional distress to said ex-vegetarians.)
Q: What happened to Helga? - Yooper A: Helga was so high, she even forgot to sing her own name. I've heard she's moved to St. Minneapolis.
Q: Would you get your son an airsoft gun? - Jeff Stone A: Yes, and a whole case of pellets!
--Answers to older questions-- Q: How do you go about writing your songs? I am a long-time guitar/mandolin player who is beginning to write and would love any pointers. You guys are fabluous. Can't wait for and east coast tour!!! - Deke Van Wagner A: Pretend you are about to write a comic book, not a song. Don't try to say too much and always have a nice pencil with a lot of eraser on it...and remember...sunlight does not whisper thru the trees. - Burle
Q: Eh, you play any euchre lately? - Your friends from the U.P. A: Yah! All the time once you know yet, heh! - Burle
Q: Is there any part of a pig you can't eat? - Hamshacker #2 A: The 3 H's: Head, Hide, Hoofs. But I heard the butthole makes great soup. - Burle
Q: How would you go about fixing Dolly Parton's plumbing? - MT Bob Troutman A: With an 18" rigid pipe wrench, and a roll of Teflon tape. - Burle
Q: Who is your hairstylist? I must go see him/her! -Bubba Hambone A: Sam Bush. -Burle
Q: If I was going to ask anyone this question, it should be you. I'm looking to get into fishing and am really ignorant when it comes to picking out a good fishing rod. Do you have a suggestion for a good, reasonably priced rod that I should start with? -Jonathan A: Get a Scott: 9 foot 5 weight. -Burle
Q: Is there a 5 chord is the walls of time? -Travis A: A WHAT CHORD? (editor's note: Burle's handwritten response then included the "No" symbol (circle with diagonal line) with the number 5 in it.)
Q: Brother Burle - what is the best cut of beef for making jerky? - Jim Radcliff A: Top Round. Failing that, use the part with the most THC. -Burle
Q: If someone writes a song, then someone comes along and upgrades a line, do they get a co-write? -Travis A: If Alison Krauss wants it, then yes! Cha-Ching...Burle
Q: Are you playing at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival this year? -Julie A: YES! -Burle
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