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Title: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: toddnkaya on March 05, 2012, 09:20:46 AM

Hello there,
I am new to this forum and would like to say hello and greetings to all.
My name is Todd and I have been involved in audio for about 5 years. I am very excited to receive my new loud speakers at the end of April. These are being custom built by a small one man operation in St. Louis. If you are interested check out his website. www.vaporaudio.com (http://www.vaporaudio.com)      I am getting the Breeze speakers.
I am 45 years old. I just got remarried about 4 months ago to an awesome woman who is an intense musicphile. We love going out to hear live music and listening at home. We are driving out to Phila to see Gomez in a few weeks! I also have a beautiful 5 year old daughter. Add a snake,mouse and a cat to my brood and there you have my awesome family. lol... :D
I an still a novice when it comes to setting up my systems , so I would love to have a person or persons to help me set up my new speakers to get a proper soundstage, integrate with my subwoofer etc. and to have a fun listening session.
I listen to all genres of music except  country, although I love Alt. Country, Alt. Rock, Folk, some Jazz, Bluegrass etc.
My favorite band is Radiohead.  Lately I am crazy for The Antlers, and Bon Iver, and Son Volt
Peace,
Todd

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: TNRabbit on March 05, 2012, 11:02:52 AM

Welcome, Todd!   ;D

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: thuffman03 on March 05, 2012, 11:14:08 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: gdv on March 05, 2012, 01:10:33 PM

Todd,
Welcome!!!  Where do you and your wonderful family live?

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: Reverend on March 05, 2012, 01:42:37 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: mikey813 on March 05, 2012, 03:10:56 PM

Welcome to the forum Todd. I followed the site and it didn't seem right was this the sight you meant http://www.vaporsound.com/#all (http://www.vaporsound.com/#all) if so those are some nice speakers and again welcome.
Little Mikey

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: Kingman on March 05, 2012, 03:35:42 PM

A BIG BYGOD HOWDY RIGHT BACK AT YA TODD!!!!!    ;D   8)   O0

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: Falcon on March 05, 2012, 04:26:45 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: toddnkaya on March 05, 2012, 05:41:29 PM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!
I live in Greenfield near Squirrel Hill.
I am from Philadelphia originally ,but I have been Pittsburgher for about 16 years. My heart lies here
In the best city in the country!!
Thanks for putting up the correct link for Vapor Audio, Mike.
Todd

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on March 05, 2012, 05:48:31 PM

Howdy Toddly

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: bmwr75 on March 05, 2012, 05:54:11 PM

Welcome to the nut house!!

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: SunnyDaze on March 06, 2012, 11:28:52 AM

RADIOHEAD! Are you a Wilco fan as well?

Welcome to VHF!  ;D

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: toddnkaya on March 06, 2012, 11:48:32 AM

Hey Sunydaze,
Yes I am a very big Wilco fan. I saw them on their last tour when they played the Carnegie in Oakland. ;D
This was one of the better shows that I have ever seen. THREE hours of non-stop jamming!!
I have their new cd, but I have not had time to listen to it seriously yet. I have only heard a few cuts. The first song off this cd blew me away though.
I also love Son Volt who have a similar sound.  Have you every listened to them?
Todd

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: SunnyDaze on March 06, 2012, 12:12:10 PM

I have not.

I didn't listen to Wilco until last month. One of my professors gave me a copy of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. I was impressed.

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: Reverend on March 06, 2012, 01:52:18 PM

I'd definitely recommend giving Uncle Tupelo a listen as well.  Jay Farrar left to form Son Volt and the rest of the guys reformed under the name Wilco. 

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: schwarcw on March 06, 2012, 10:42:05 PM

Greetings Todd!

Welcome to the Forum!

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: toddnkaya on March 07, 2012, 09:52:09 AM

Thanks Carl
Reverend, I have listened to Uncle Tupelo, but I need to listen to more of their albums. It seems Jay Farrar is on a small tour
with a new band supporting their new Woody Guthrie tribute album. 
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2012/01/members-of-my-morning-jacket-gob-iron-and-more-uni.html (http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2012/01/members-of-my-morning-jacket-gob-iron-and-more-uni.html)
Two of my very favorite albums are the Billy Bragg and Wilco tribute albums to Woody Guthrie called   Mermaid Ave.  Volume I and II.  Both these albums are fantastic!!!!!  Billy Bragg and Wico came together to form a band to write the music for found Woody Guthrie lyrics. The music and lyrics just come together to form 2 masterful albums!!!
I will be picking up this new tribute album.
Todd

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: Bunni on March 07, 2012, 12:07:10 PM

Welcome :)

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: Reverend on March 07, 2012, 02:09:06 PM

Yup, the mermaid ave. albums are good.  My favorite album is Being There which I have on double vinyl.  I think i've seen all those bands/guys in different variations live throughout the years. 

Title: Re: Howdy Folks!!
Post by: toddnkaya on March 08, 2012, 10:15:27 AM

Thanks Bunni !!

Is there a specific area on here dedicated to discussing new bands, music , concerts etc...  ?

The new Jay Farrar tribute band to Woody Guthrie called the  New Multitudes is available on Spotify.   
I only listened to two songs so far. It sounds good though.
Thanks,
Todd