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Lucy Piller - Atlanta: enters the chatroom. Diane: enters the chatroom. Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Hallo Diane Diane: Is there going to be a live chat? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Happy New Year to you Diane Lucy Piller - Atlanta: sure Lucy Piller - Atlanta: in about 9 mins Diane: When? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Guests are Jeff and Howard Diane: Ok Lucy Piller - Atlanta: which state are you in again?? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Ohio? Diane: New York Lucy Piller - Atlanta: so its 2.52 like here in Atlanta Lucy Piller - Atlanta: it starts at 3pm Diane: Where are they? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: People will slowly be joining in Lucy Piller - Atlanta: who?? Diane: Jeff and Howard Lucy Piller - Atlanta: They join in at 3pm when it starts Diane: Are we the only ones here? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: its hasnt started yet Diane Lucy Piller - Atlanta: but yes so far just us two Diane: Sorry, I've never been in one of these before Lucy Piller - Atlanta: OK Well the fans know to join in at around 3 Lucy Piller - Atlanta: I always get on early to talk to anyone who arrives early Lucy Piller - Atlanta: when did you see Paul last?? Diane: I thought Paul was back with the original Bad Co Lucy Piller - Atlanta: did you catch him on tour this year Diane: No, it's been years but I want to Lucy Piller - Atlanta: did you pick up a copy of the DVD?? Diane: Where , are they at Video stores? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Yes and also online on the official websites Diane: I'll check it out Lucy Piller - Atlanta: The Drummer of Pauls solo band is Jeff Kathan Lucy Piller - Atlanta: he is our guest today Lucy Piller - Atlanta: with also Howard Lead guitarist of Pauls solo band Diane: Is he playing somewhere with them soon? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: We have no news on that yet. They are all taking a well deserved rest Lucy Piller - Atlanta: They did have one show a couple of months ago on the west coast Lucy Piller - Atlanta: they can tell you all about it JEFF KATHAN: enters the chatroom. Barb--L.A.: enters the chatroom. Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Hallo Jeff Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Thank you so much for joining us today JEFF KATHAN: Hey Lucy Lucy Piller - Atlanta: More fans are on their way JEFF KATHAN: my pleasure Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Hallo Barb Barb--L.A.: Hello Lucy! Barb--L.A.: awesome show in Tacoma in Nov, Jeff JEFF KATHAN: thanks we had an excellant time Alex-Russia: enters the chatroom. Lucy Piller - Atlanta: It sure did rock that show eh? Barb--L.A.: How do you guys decide on a setlist, Jeff? Alex-Russia: Hi Lucy & Jeff, Happy New Year ! JEFF KATHAN: a show like that Paul makes it up Tammy Charleston SC: enters the chatroom. JEFF KATHAN: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL Tammy Charleston SC: Hey Lucy & Jeff! Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Hi Tammy- good to see you Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Hi Alex - Happy new Year in Russia JEFF KATHAN: hello Tammy Lucy Piller - Atlanta: So what projects have you been working on Jeff Lucy Piller - Atlanta: anything new with Howard etc Chuck-Baltimore: enters the chatroom. Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Hallo Chuck Sam: enters the chatroom. Chuck-Baltimore: Hello Lucy Jacob: enters the chatroom. JEFF KATHAN: well I have very busy, I am making a cd right now with Randy Hansen, with Paul's bass player, Lynn Sorensen Chuck-Baltimore: hello Alex and all Lucy Piller - Atlanta: What is the name of the band Jeff? Sam: Hi Lucy and everyone Alex-Russia: Jeff, one year has passed after last chat. What news are? JEFF KATHAN: I am also doing a project with Howard Leese and Jason Boyleston in LA for Paul Shortino Jacob: Hi everyone Alex-Russia: Hi Chuck & Happy New Year to you ! Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Good to see you Jacob JEFF KATHAN: right now we call it PBR Streetgang Jacob: i almost didnt make it Chuck-Baltimore: I've just one question.....has Paul mentioned any intentions of doing any solo shows since Bad Co will be on hold for over a year? Barb--L.A.: Jeff--what's the PBR stand for? anything obvious? Yves: enters the chatroom. Lucy Piller - Atlanta: You beat me to it Barb ;-)) Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Hallo Yves Tammy Charleston SC: I have the same question, any possibility of the solo band touring? JEFF KATHAN: we'll see what comes, I know Paul enjoyed the show in Seattle very much as we all did, so I do not know anything for sure yet, but I for one hope so Yves: Hi everybody, sorry I'm late Diane: Is Howard coming? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: He is supposed to be coming... JEFF KATHAN: the show in Nov. was very special for alot of reasons, one of which we had not played together since April 20th, in Atlantic City Lucy Piller - Atlanta: which also was an amazing show Tammy Charleston SC: How about 6 shows, US - N,S,E & W, Canada and UK! Diane: Did you answer the PBR question? Tammy Charleston SC: Okay, Canada's big, maybe a few more, LOL Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Yeh poor Canada have been waiting forever for some shows JEFF KATHAN: the other was we added a second guitar player, Joe Shikany, it made the band more musical and verisital were alot more verisital Tammy Charleston SC: Wow, I wish I could have gotten there. JEFF KATHAN: we also had a special gueat Lee Oskar, harmonica player for WAR Lucy Piller - Atlanta: I had never seen him before. A brilliant player he was Tammy Charleston SC: Man, Jeff, you're making us east coasters jealous. JEFF KATHAN: if we do any shows this year I'm sure we will have 5 on stage Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Sam - where are you from again? Barb--L.A.: tell Paul the fans are begging for more shows, please. Sam: Scotland Lucy Tammy Charleston SC: Beg, beg, beg! JEFF KATHAN: PBR, Pabst Blue Ribbon of course, he he Lucy Piller - Atlanta: - cool Diane: Do they still make that? Yves: Sam, how was Hogmanay (or something)? JEFF KATHAN: I loved playing in Glasgow, Scotland, an incredible audience at the BARROWLAND Sam: Big street party and fireworks in Edinburgh Diane: Where do you and Howard live? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Yeh that Barrowland has a great reputation for having awesome crowds Sam: Barrowland is one of the best places for a gig in the UKUK'm English Sam: Seen Paul's NOW tour there in '97 JEFF KATHAN: Tammy, my drums are in there anvil cases and ready to go, I just hope we get to have another chance to tour, we'll see Tammy Charleston SC: We'll keep our fingers crossed. Jeff, what do you like to do when you're not rockin? JEFF KATHAN: I am in Seattle, and Howard lives in California, and still has a home in Wash. Diane: Are you guys married? JEFF KATHAN: Tammy, I play in Seattle with some local bands and do as much studio work as I can Diane: Is Paul? Tammy Charleston SC: Awesome. Any discussion of the solo band recording any time soon? JEFF KATHAN: this music I am playing with Randy and Lynn is incredible, and we have already done several shows. The cd will be done soon. Howard is on it as well, and if we tour he may be in that band as well Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Will the tour just be on the west coast Jeff? Barb--L.A.: any release date for that CD? JEFF KATHAN: I am married and have 3 beautiful daughters, ages 20, 14 and 12 Lucy Piller - Atlanta: And you still look so young Jeff !!!! JEFF KATHAN: Lucy, for the Randy stuff? Barb--L.A.: Dude, you don't look old enough to have a 20 year old daughter. :) Lucy Piller - Atlanta: yes Jeff Alex-Russia: Jeff, what music you listened on the New Year eve or you played show? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: If you want to know more about Randy Hansen you can check his website out at www.randyhansen.com JEFF KATHAN: Tammy, there has been some discussion of recording with Paul, on a coasual and see what we can come up with aditude, which is the best way to do it, I and everyone hopes it comes to pass JEFF KATHAN: that is casual level, ooppps Tammy Charleston SC: That would be so terrific. Diane: Been typing long??? hehe JEFF KATHAN: ok folks, do not tell anyone, this just between us, I JUST TURNED 50 ON OCT, II TH Tammy Charleston SC: those hands were made for drumming, not typing, right! Diane: Did you have a big bash? Barb--L.A.: WHAT? ok--did you find the fountain of youth with Paul or something? JEFF KATHAN: WOW YOU GUYS ARE FRICKIN' TOUGH Tammy Charleston SC: Must be the music. Lucy Piller - Atlanta: I'm right behind you Jeff. Mine is May 28th and I am hoping to get the fans together for a party and show. Need to wait to see what is happening in May......... JEFF KATHAN: I played a gig here i Seattle, with a local band, had a great time Diane: You played on your B-day? JEFF KATHAN: yes and New Years Eve Diane: Now that's dedication! JEFF KATHAN: I play all the time Diane: When do you find time for your family? Tammy Charleston SC: That's passion. What makes music so great. JEFF KATHAN: for what ever it is woth I am the real deal JEFF KATHAN: worth, dang it Yves: Jeff, I read somewhere that Paul is/was/used to be difficult to work with on tour. Any truth there? JEFF KATHAN: I tuley love and get a ral charge out of playing, now if I could just make a good living out of it Chuck-Baltimore: Possibly Steve Rosen's book, "Free At Last"? Yves: Yes a bit of gutter journalism if you ask me Barb--L.A.: I had a chance to talk with Neal Schon about Paul and he loves working with him. Diane: Not going to answer the tough questions about Paul huh? JEFF KATHAN: I am capable of alot of cool, and exciting stuff, I just hope I get the oprtunity to live up to my potential Tammy Charleston SC: We're behind ya, Jeff, and will be looking for the new CD Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Diane its not a tough question at all. Paul is one of the best artists to work for in this trade right Jeff ? Barb--L.A.: You seemed pretty cool and exciting at the Tacoma show. Count me as a new fan--I'd never seen you before. JEFF KATHAN: Paul is an incredible talent, you just have to be positive and go along for the ride Diane: Aren't you diplomatic!!! Diane: Good luck to you Jeff, hope to catch a show sometime. Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Well I suppose we need to keep checkin the websites for the latest news eh of what is next . Tammy Charleston SC: I missed, the answer maybe, when do you expect the CD to be released? Diane: My friends that have seen you play say you make the band. JEFF KATHAN: I was very proud of the Tacoma show, it was up to me to nail the grooves and give everyone including Paul confidence that we are going to nail this, and we did, and no one in the show could tell that we had not played since April 20th Barb--L.A.: do you have a website, Jeff? Barb--L.A.: You guys didn't even rehearse for that Tacoma show??? JEFF KATHAN: No web site yet, but working on one JEFF KATHAN: cd, not sure when yet but this year Tammy Charleston SC: Lucy maybe can post to the website when it's released? Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Yes of course I will promote it when its ready Tammy JEFF KATHAN: the band rehearsed Wed. and we did about 1 to 2 hours with Paul on Thurs., Lynn and I played with Randy on Friday Chuck-Baltimore: Lucy, got to get back to the Wild Card playoffs....talk to you later, cheers all!!! Yves: Gotta go guys. Jeff, thank you and all the success you deserve! Chuck, I just realised I never answered your mail. Sorry!!! OK if I do it tomorrow? Chuck-Baltimore: no problem Yves Barb--L.A.: not much rehearsal--I'm very impressed that you guys were so amazing! Yves: Thanks man, I completely forgot! Alex-Russia: Bye, Yves ! Lucy Piller - Atlanta: we have another 5 mins left with Jeff Yves: logs off. JEFF KATHAN: we have a special band that is for sure Lucy Piller - Atlanta: so if you have any last questions please go ahead Chuck-Baltimore: logs off. Lucy Piller - Atlanta: We shall have Howard on next time- seems something came up and he couldnt get here JEFF KATHAN: he has 2 very youg boys at home anything could be happening Lucy Piller - Atlanta: I can imagine Tammy Charleston SC: Jeff, I just want to thank you for your time, and for sharing your talents with us. Barb--L.A.: who do you count as an influence for your drumming, Jeff? Anyone you admire? Diane: How long have you been married? JEFF KATHAN: thank you all for being such great people and fans JEFF KATHAN: 14 years Tammy Charleston SC: Good question, Barb. Diane: How does that work with a creer like yours? JEFF KATHAN: Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, John Bonhom, Don Brewer just ot name a few Diane: career, sorry JEFF KATHAN: the married thing??? Art: enters the chatroom. Diane: yes Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Hallo Art Diane: My boyfriend is a drummer and ther are a lot of groupies Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Art the chat is shortly ending it has been running an hour Lucy Piller - Atlanta: nice to see you on though JEFF KATHAN: it is who I am, just as hard on truck drivers, and fisherman, it is just that they don't get any deli trays, he he Tammy Charleston SC: Jeff, I hope yall get southeast sometime. We'd love to see you. Art: Hi Lucy, Yes, late as ever, my drum lessons are on a Sunday evening Sergio: enters the chatroom. Alex-Russia: And what you can tell about Simon Kirke, Jeff? Diane: deli trays??? Tammy Charleston SC: We'll be looking for your website and CD. JEFF KATHAN: ya they are out there, it all is part of rock and roll, it doesn't mean I saple the goods Art: Hello Jeff, enjoyed Paul's solo tour we saw you on in UK in 2001, nearly 2 years now I guess JEFF KATHAN: I respect Simon very much, he is a great drummer and I love playing his parts Alex-Russia: Thanks Jeff and also I wish you many successes in this year. JEFF KATHAN: I think it is time to play my own with Paul, don't you agree Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Sergio are you in ITaly?? JEFF KATHAN: well it is time to fly. gfot family stuff to do, thanks everyone Tammy Charleston SC: Go for it! Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Wishing you a great New Year Jeff. Be well and see you soon Barb--L.A.: Thanks Jeff. We'll be checking for your projects. Tammy Charleston SC: Thanks again, Jeff. Best to you. Lucy Piller - Atlanta: On behalf of Allrightnow.com THANK YOU for joining us Jeff Tammy Charleston SC: Lucy, thanks so much for coordinating! JEFF KATHAN: Art loved and honored being in the UK, hope to come back Barb--L.A.: Yes, thanks, Lucy! Alex-Russia: There no doubt, Jeff Art: You'd be very welcome JEFF KATHAN: love to all Lucy Piller - Atlanta: Bye - Keep checking both www.paulrodgers.com & www.badcompany.com for all the latest news updates. Diane: logs off. Barb--L.A.: I have to go check Jeff's pictures from that show. He sure doesn't look 50. :) Diane: enters the chatroom. JEFF KATHAN: logs off. |