On online chat with Peter
July 16, 2000
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[_Mermaid_] Welcome to the PHlock, Peter!
[Elizabeth] Welcome to the PHlock, Peter!
[_Mermaid_] Peter!!!!!!
[Peter] Hi all, good evening
[_Mermaid_] Welcome!~
[Elizabeth] Hello Peter!
[Magic] Hiya Pete!
[LonePalm] Hi Peter!!
[Suezannah] Hi Peter
[MrningStrr] Hi Peter!
[jedaos75] Hey, Peter!
[SheilaSays] hi peter
[Peter] How many saw us last week.
[LabRat] Hi Peter
[Deb] Hi Peter!
[MrningStrr] I did!
[Suezannah] Me too
[SheilaSays] saw you last night...does that count?
[jedaos75] Three crazy girls from Boston...
[Suezannah] you'll remember us from our table dancing
[MrningStrr] Thelma, that was "hop"ping, remember?
[Suezannah] oh yeah, hops
[Peter] I feel like Austin Powers.
[_Mermaid_] Peter....Would like to OFFICIALLY welcome you !
[Elizabeth] Man of Mystery?
[_Mermaid_] we'll get the questions started if that ok!
[Peter] That's fine
[Peter] Let's get started..
[_Mermaid_] Sun
[sun_chaser] I got a chance to be up close to you for the first time June in
Michigan and of course fell in love :). My question is, what can we do to
talk you into coming to MotM?
[_Mermaid_] you're up!
[Peter] You have hit on a very hot topic. As much as I would love to be
there, the schedule
[Peter] with family , Jimmy and my own touring has left me in a position to
stay close to home...
[Peter] but,
[Peter] We hope to hope to form our own gathering that might be a good
option for some and
[Peter] a second choice for others..
[_Mermaid_] Details to follow?
[Peter] Yes we will keep you informed.
[_Mermaid_] Excellent!
[sun_chaser] sounds good
[_Mermaid_] Deb...your up
[Deb] What do you do to keep from going stir crazy on the road?
[Peter] What has kept me sane has having my guitar and keeping songs on my
side.
[Peter] And that you all are out with all your support.
[Elizabeth] Mermaid, I believe that you are next. Do you have a question?
[_Mermaid_] Welcome to the PHlock, islndtme!
[Elizabeth] Welcome to the PHlock, islndtme!
[_Mermaid_] Peter, Elaine from Richmond VA is here with me in Colorado, and
wants to know whos is your favorite author?
[Peter] Good question, let me think...
[_Mermaid_] LOL!!!
[Peter] Let me start with poets...
[Peter] William Stafford.
[_Mermaid_] ok
[_Mermaid_] Welcome to the PHlock, islndtme!
[Elizabeth] Welcome to the PHlock, islndtme!
[_Mermaid_] Elaine just ran out the door to the library
[_Mermaid_] Magic..your next!
[Magic] Hey, ask Jim if he remebers the pic we took of him & I with hoods
on, on that cold night in FL this past year...LOL! Pete, I love your music
Pete...any plans for another CD release in the near future? (oh, and say Hi
to Mike for me)
[Peter] My favorite books are... West with the Night by Beryl Markham.
[Peter] Hi Mike
[Magic] lol
[Peter] Magic, we have a Christmas album release this fall.
[Peter] And a new group album next summer.
[Magic] Joy to the World!
[_Mermaid_] E.....
[Elizabeth] Hey Peter.. by the way..thanks for the assist with my car in
Hanover Mass. My question..you never did give us your list of 5 favorite
cd's. And do not even say Debby Boone!
[Peter] My favorites are..
[_Mermaid_] drum roll
[Peter] Sgt. Peppers, Sweet Baby James, the newest Joni Mitchell,
Synchronicity, The Best of David Cassady, and Still Life Talking by Pat
Metheny
[Elizabeth] Is the David Cassidy one a ringer?
[_Mermaid_] Welcome to the PHlock, islndtme!
[Elizabeth] Welcome to the PHlock, islndtme!
[Peter] I think I love you :)
[Magic] LOL
[_Mermaid_] ROFL
[Deb] LOL
[sun_chaser] woohoo
[_Mermaid_] Go E!!
[Elizabeth] blush.. Love you too!
[_Mermaid_] Lab Rat...you're next sir!
[LabRat] Hi Peter from Steve The LabRat up near Greatwoods. . I'll see you
there.. What bands did you listen to the most growing up?
[Peter] The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John and The Police.
[_Mermaid_] Drifter.....
[Drifter] Hi Peter. This is Calvin in Catawissa MO of the PM fan club.
First, let me say thanks for signing my "Peter Mayer" hat at the Firehouse
and playing "This Town"(a great song). I am looking forward to getting some
guitar tabs sometime in the future. Aproaching Caroline needs to get on an
album with This Town!
[Peter] Thanks! I cannot tell how anxious I am to begin work on a new
album.
[Elizabeth] Jenn..from Boston..you're up!
[Peter] We have been talking about this Christmas album for years.
[jedaos75] Melinda and I would like to know, are you scared by any fans
frequent flier miles? :) just kidding...Really, What is your idea of a
perfect venue, crowd, etc.?
[Peter] So it jumped in line ahead of other ideas. Hello to MO.
[Peter] It can be as unique as Lucas, Ohio or as wild as a night at the Duck
Room in STL
[Peter] But I never second guess the magic.
[Peter] But it is always half the music and half the people who listen.
[Elizabeth] Lone Palm.. your turn!
[LonePalm] Of all the songs you've done, what is your favorite? Looking
forward to Lemont in a couple of weeks. It was awesome in February.
[Peter] That question is like asking me to pick between my children.
[_Mermaid_] top 3 ?
[Peter] The poet side of me and the writer would pick "Faces of Eve" or
"Singing in Your Cage"
[Peter] The McCartney in my would pick "Romeo's Garage". It's Dr. Jeckl
and Mr. Hyde.
[Elizabeth] Louise....uh Terry you're up!
[MrningStrr] Oh me, already? No question, just "hello" and thanks for all
the great music that fills our home and autos!
[Peter] Hi Terry, thanks to you for all the wonderfull support and
friendship.
[_Mermaid_] and since we've heard from Louise...Thelma....how about you!
[Suezannah] Peter, can you give everyone a few details on the Christmas CD?
[Peter] A few of the songs are going to be original compositions that were
on the Sing Joy tapes They have be re-recorded and
[Peter] will be joined by some Traditionals.
[_Mermaid_] Welcome to the PHlock, JLO!
[Elizabeth] Welcome to the PHlock, JLO!
[Peter] My question to you is what would be your pick for great Christmas
tunes of all time to be on the CD?
[Suezannah] Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas -- I love that one
[Elizabeth] Oh Holy Night
[jedaos75] Mary's Boy Child
[Deb] Silent Night
[MrningStrr] Angels We Have Heard on High
[Peter] Believe or not, I will take your suggestions into consideration. We
are still picking tunes.
[Magic] It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
[Elizabeth] and of course Oh Little Town of (Eliza) Bethlehem
[sun_chaser] Do you hear what I hear?
[Peter] Great, maybe a double album.
[_Mermaid_] LOL
[Magic] good one, sun!
[Elizabeth] Sheila's turn!
[SheilaSays] hi peter - long time, no see...good to see you again last night
- the year is 2010 and you are fulfilling your dream career goals - what are
we watching you do - more specific than "play guitar", okay? :)
[Peter] I would like to writing books, stories and poetry.
[Peter] I would like to be performing with orchestras.
[SheilaSays] cool!
[Magic] that I'd love to hear!
[Peter] I would like to live next to a deep dark woods next to Eric Rudolf.
[Peter] Just kidding.
[Elizabeth] Matt your turn!
[SheilaSays] lol
[Elizabeth] strange man..
[Peter] But I would love to be in a position to make a world a better place.
[SheilaSays] music is one way to do that
[Peter] Great question!
[Drifter] Good answer
[SheilaSays] :)
[Elizabeth] Go Island Time
[islndtme] No Question...... Just a friendly hello from the USCG and NW
Airlines. Hope to see you soon ------ R & S.
[Drifter] you already have a good start
[_Mermaid_] Peter...we have a special guest that you know...MEG ...You're on
[Peter] I have been wearing out the T shirt.
[islndtme] Great.......
[_Mermaid_] Meg........
[meg] Hi Peter, can you tell us about the process involved in composing and
scoring your classical piece?
[Peter] I have been listening to a work entitled "Love's Labors Lost"
[Peter] A wonderful piece that I heard on NPR.
[Peter] It was written by Gerald Finsey.
[Elizabeth] I heard that!
[Peter] I listen and let ideas come into my head and try find them on my
guitar.
[Peter] Thanks for the question Meg
[Elizabeth] Mermaid do you have a question?
[_Mermaid_] ok, my turn....we cleared up the question about the shampoo last
chat, this time, what kind of conditioner do you use?????????
[Magic] lol
[Deb] LOL
[_Mermaid_] :)
[Peter] Pantene, but because of the name I started using Bumble and Bumble
also know as B&B Got the Blues.
[Magic] lol
[_Mermaid_] WOOOHOOO!!!!!
[_Mermaid_] thanks!
[sun_chaser] heehee
[_Mermaid_] JLO, you came in late..have a question for Peter!
[JLO] I am a new fan! Saw you in Lake Park on a chilly night in January.
When are you heading back south?
[Peter] How far South?
[Magic] chilly indeed! I remember that!
[JLO] Palm Beach County Florida
[Peter] Maybe next Spring. The west is calling.
[Peter] But I know we need another Spare Tire Florida Show.
[_Mermaid_] :)
[Magic] :)
[_Mermaid_] Colorado is ready!
[Deb] Yes we are! Calif is long over due!
[SheilaSays] or New Orleans - not chilly here!
[sun_chaser] too ready
[Peter] California in October.
[Peter] Ca is in the making.
[Suezannah] just in time for all those discounted airfares!!
[Deb] I'll be there!
[Elizabeth] Peter who all is with you at the keyboard?
[Peter] Mike and my little lonesome. Bambi and Thumper went upstairs.
[Peter] Just kidding.
[MrningStrr] Hi Mike!
[_Mermaid_] HeHeHe
[_Mermaid_] Hey Mike!!
[Elizabeth] Jim's not around?
[Peter] Jim is in Chicago.
[_Mermaid_] Any more quick questions???????
[_Mermaid_] think everyone got to ask one
[Peter] I need to head out shortly.
[sun_chaser] Is your musical training classical or from the heart?
[Peter] I have taken lessons and learned by ear. Both have been a huge part
of my learning.
[Magic] A genie grants you one wish to play with any musician living or dead
for a 1 night jam session...who might you pick?
[SheilaSays] please don't say david cassidy
[Peter] The key is to be humble and to know that you always have something
else to learn.
[Magic] lol
[Deb] LOL!
[Peter] Or as Mike says ...
[Peter] You still suck.
[Suezannah] LOL
[Peter] :)
[Magic] ROFL
[_Mermaid_] ROFL
[MrningStrr] LOL
[jedaos75] LOL
[Deb] Do you have any plans to re-release either PM or In Common?
[MrningStrr] oh, good one, Deb!
[Peter] Not at this time.
[Peter] Maybe a Little Flock Release someday.
[MrningStrr] Great idea!
[Deb] If we say please......
[sun_chaser] Pretty please
[Peter] One more thing
[Peter] We would sincerely appreciate your submitting your recommendations
[Peter] via the website for Christmas tunes.
[_Mermaid_] we can do that!
[MrningStrr] absolutely!
[jedaos75] No problem!
[Peter] We will have a easy means to submit your requests soon.
[Elizabeth] You mean...you weren't taking notes back there?
[Deb] someone warn CJ
[Drifter] Has Gordon Lightfoot ever been an influence on your music? Just
wondering.....
[Peter] I love Gordon. "If you could read my mind" is one of my favorites.
[Peter] I need to head out.
[Magic] G'Night and Thanks!
[Drifter] Me too
[_Mermaid_] Thanks SO much Peter!!!
[sun_chaser] We love you
[Suezannah] Goodnight Peter, Thanks
[Peter] Thanks so much for joining me this evening.
[_Mermaid_] We think we "Love YOU"!!!!
[MrningStrr] Goodnight and thanks!
[Deb] Thank you!
[Peter] And thanks for the support.
[Elizabeth] Thank you for gracing our humble chatroom!
[jedaos75] Thanks, Peter!
[meg] Thanks for taking the time to chat.
[LonePalm] Thanks so much!!
[Peter] I will do this more often.
[Drifter] Thanks Peter and your quite welcome!
[jedaos75] See you soon!
[sun_chaser] Stop in anytime
[Peter] Mike and Meg need to keep pressing me :)
[_Mermaid_] Nite Peter!!!!
[SheilaSays] goodnight peter!
[SheilaSays] and Mike!
[Magic] G'Nite ALL!
* sun_chaser sigh
[Peter] Good Night John Boy.
[Suezannah] Night Mary Ellen
[Elizabeth] don't forget Elizabeth!
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