Daniel Champagne and a Kentucky Smoker
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
Rockingham, Australia
May 7, 2017 12:08am CST
Last night we went to a concert at Yabberup, a tiny settlement in the south-west of Western Australia. Daniel Champagne was the artist, an Australian who now lives in Nashville. While he isn't my favourite songster, I really admire the percussive effects he gets from his guitar and if you are able to watch a little of the video you will be able to see what I mean. The manufacturer of Daniel's guitars has been able to modify them so they stand up better to the treatment he hands out.
After the concert which began at 4pm we were all treated to a wonderful meal of lamb cooked in a Kentucky smoker which a group of local men have concocted from a diesel fuel tank and other bits and pieces. Apple wood provided the fire-power and coleslaw and buns added to the enjoyment.
I've included a photo of the smoker. In the background you can see our car and caravan. We stayed the night at Yabberup so we didn't have to drive home at night and we were able to have a couple of wines each. A most successful evening for the organisers and very enjoyable for us.
A live studio recording of Daniel Champagne's 'Spoonful'. Filmed and Supported at SAE Institute Melbourne using there equipment both Audio and Film - www.mel...
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@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
7 May 17
Gawd, that sounds great! I haven't had decent BBQ in a very long time. Or lamb, either, for that matter.
Your post makes me want to chuck everything into storage, buy a travel trailer and hit the road in search of good food and mild adventure. 
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@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
7 May 17
@JudyEv 
My sister used to say "only too much is enough" but it's not my philosophy at all, at least not anymore. I like fun and relaxation, and that's just about as far as I'm willing to go.
My sister used to say "only too much is enough" but it's not my philosophy at all, at least not anymore. I like fun and relaxation, and that's just about as far as I'm willing to go.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 May 17
@blitzfrick It's a bit like good enough isn't good enough but perfect is good enough.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
7 May 17
Yabberup? Only down under.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
7 May 17
Oh man I really like him Judy!!
Wow what a great smoker too.
That lamb meal sounds amazing.
Boy you sure get around Judy and more power to you!!
Not a minute wasted.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
7 May 17
@JudyEv Such a nice eve out anyway.
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@manasamanu (3746)
• Bangalore, India
7 May 17
Looks like you had a great time enjoying the music and smoked lamb. That must have tasted superb.
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@JadePlatypus (234)
• Australia
7 May 17
I listened. Not so sure on the Spoonful, but then I listened to his version of Vincent, and there was less percussion, more guitar, which I think I liked better.
@JudyEv was this part of House Concerts?
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
10 May 17
Wow, that's quite impressive. I've seen guys slap their guitars for percussion, but nothing like that.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 May 17
It's hard to see what he's doing sometimes. I think he has 'knuckle-dusters' or similar on some fingers. I'm afraid some of the antics put me off - and he draws out the intros and final few chords sometimes until you think he's never going to hit that final chord. Suspense is okay but it can be overdone.
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