Potential Good News for Martok

martok2112 · June 18th, 2005, 07:59 PM

Well folks, here is the rundown of the last few weeks....

When last we left our stalwart hero, Martok, he had been fired from Rockbox because his voice had been run into the ground.

Martok felt downtrodden, beaten, and worse for wear. He exiled himself from the Bourbon St. scene for two weeks to enjoy the simpler, finer things (Like going and seeing Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith--3 Times, and playing his favorite video and PC games...and of course, catching up on Battlestar Galactica.)

Last week, Martok went to the Eyes Ears Nose and Throat doctor, to make sure he did not suffer permanent damage from singing as loud as he was forced to. Such singing could've resulted in vocal nodules (or nodes for short). Thankfully, he received the word from the good EENT doc, that all was well, except for some minor irritation, and an acid burn on the throat caused by mild acid reflux. Also, Martok discovered (as he had suspected for a long time) that he had a slight hearing loss. Over all, Martok was given a clean bill of vocal health, and some advice on how to avoid/get rid of the acid scar.

Also, last week, Martok was invited to sing with a daytime band at the Famous Door on a Tuesday (where he played with Rockbox at nite). At first, at the discretion of the band's leader, Martok would only sing a couple of sets. The band, and the crowd loved Martok so much, that the bandleader asked him to come down and sing again the following day, for the same two sets. Martok did so, gleefully, and was paid well for his efforts.

Martok so enjoyed playing with the daytime band (called A.D.D. Band), and the band so enjoyed playing with Martok, that the bandleader asked Martok to come in for all three days next week, to sing three sets a day with A.D.D. Band. Also, Martok was told that he would most likely be picked to front a band that was going to fill in for Rockbox while they were gone to Scottsdale, AZ. Good news for Martok indeed....as it will put some decent money in his pocket.

The possibilities from this are that Martok may end up singing with A.D.D. Band for some time until a new band may be formed around him. The things Martok likes about singing with A.D.D. Band.

1. Classy tunes
2. Cute chick singer
3. Talented Jazz Pianist (who is bandleader, and music coordinator for three of the clubs down in Bourbon St.)
4. Good harmonies
5. Low stage volume conducive to Martok's voice.

Life be good...hopefully, life get better.

Thanks to everyone for their supportive words in my time of self-imposed exile from Bourbon St.

see also: http://forums.colonialfleets.com/showthread.php?t=11163
Colonial Fleets ROCKS!!!
Martok2112

BST · June 18th, 2005, 08:09 PM

Good news, General!

Something about one door closing and another one opens. Sounds like you're on a good path!!

Darrell Lawrence · June 18th, 2005, 08:10 PM

May they all turn green with envy (or microwaved cooking)

martok2112 · June 18th, 2005, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrior

May they all turn green with envy (or microwaved cooking)

Dawg · June 18th, 2005, 09:23 PM

Very good news, indeed.

I am, however, not surprised. You're too good to be kept down long.

Congrats, bro.

(Mrs. Dawg says so, too.)

I am
Dawg

martok2112 · June 18th, 2005, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawg

Very good news, indeed.

I am, however, not surprised. You're too good to be kept down long.

Congrats, bro.

(Mrs. Dawg says so, too.)

I am
Dawg

Thanks, bro....and sis

I be,
Martok2112

braxiss · June 19th, 2005, 12:55 AM

great news my friend

Lara · June 19th, 2005, 03:49 AM

Excellent news!!
Fortune favours the brave, yet again

Cheers,
Lara

gmd3d · June 19th, 2005, 03:57 AM

Great news martok .. good to see and hear that all is going your way...

TopGun · June 19th, 2005, 04:02 AM

That's good to hear Martok

martok2112 · June 26th, 2005, 03:38 PM

Well, the fill in band for this weekend (which was comprised of myself and six other talented people) really rocked the Famous Door on Friday and Saturday. The place was packed to the gills with people of all ages (well, starting from 21 on up that is

) ready to rock!

We called ourselves "The Magnificent Seven". The lineup consisted of bass, drums, one guitar, keyboard, and two male lead singers, and one female lead singer (who looked like a young Blondie...phwoaarr!

)

Every single member of this thrown together fill in band is extremely talented. Some great music, and some awesome vocal harmonies were resounding out even into the street.

This is only a one-shot gig, but ya never know, if something were to come of this gig, I would NOT object.

Fun was had by all. Tonight is our final night of playing together...although if RockBox does go on another excursion, or perhaps, if need for another evening band arises, perhaps the people may call upon "THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN" (Yul Brynner not included

)

This is Martok2112 reporting from sunny New Orleans, LA.

Respectfully,
Martok2112

martok2112 · July 3rd, 2005, 12:27 AM

Latest report....

There are rumblings within the RockBox set that suggest they want ol' Martok back...for at least a couple days a week. I told the guitar player (who is also my roomie) if they want me back in the fold, they will HAVE to address and solve the stage volume issue. I refuse to burn my voice out for them, and end up back out of a gig for another couple weeks.

Right now, my loyalties lie with the A.D.D. Band in the daytime at Famous Door.

Last week, we had really great crowds Mon, Tues, and Wed. I hope this is a continuing trend.

As for RockBox, I ain't holdin' my breath, and I am keeping my options open.

And that's the way it is, July 03, 2005
Martok2112

julix · July 3rd, 2005, 05:21 AM

Yes...........protect yourself at all costs!!!! I am so glad you laid it on the line...................they need to take that in consideration. Kind of thought they may come back to you