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 Virgo
(The Virgin)
Aug 23-Sept 22
The stars say you love tennis, racquetball, swimming, sailing, fishing and biking. No wonder you’re a virgin, who has the time? Virgo is an earth sign and the sixth sign of the Zodiac, which means absolutely nothing to me, just thought you might want to know. Most Virgos are shy and waiting for the perfect lover; good luck with that. Your sign rules the sinuses, respiratory systems and bowels. How these are all related, I’m not sure, but I’m thinking they are why you always seem to have a cold, a cough and are, well we won’t get into that. You have an analytical and critical approach to relationships, which is an instant turnoff to men, hence the Virgin sign. Celebrity Virgins, Virgos or whatever you want to call yourselves include Mrs. Hammer, explaining why I never seem to get any this time of year. | |  Libra
(The Scales)
Sept 23-Oct 23
You tend towards procrastination and vacillation, which we will definitely get to later, or maybe not. Librans love to be admired, especially while standing naked and holding up a set of scales. Your love of justice makes you fair-minded, your love of ice cream makes you big-behinded. Okay, that may not be a word, but this is my column, not yours. Your flowers include roses, daisies, violets and orchids, which my exhaustive astrological research has shown means, well, you like pretty flowers. Libra has given us artists such as Arthur Miller, Mario Puzo, John Le Carre’ and Oscar Wilde along with David Lee Roth, Hillary Duff and Tanya Tucker, showing there really is balance in the world. | | | | |
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The Rhythm Section Review
The Rhythm Section Review is written by Jerry Roys and Mike Ryan,
two professional musicians who have, in probably the dumbest career
move ever, decided to become writers. They will review the local night
life from the other side of the stage, you know, the one that has to pay for drinks.
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By Jake Ryan
Published: April 4, 2008 In what some might see as the most unlikely location for a rock and metal venue sits a stage that promises a fun and party-like
atmosphere for all local music fans. What could easily be regarded as a venue that’s as metal as metal can get, PT’s
Club Inferno sits just above the gentlemen’s club PT’s Showclub in Englewood. By Mike "Hammer" Ryan
Published: September 10, 2007 I recently went to see The Little Mermaid at the new Ellie Caulkins Opera House during their preview run for two
reasons. One: I felt it was time for the Rhythm Section Review to get a little culture, and for two: my neighbors
offered to take The Wife and me for her…ummm…29 th birthday. Now, we all know she’s slightly older than 29,
but for my continued happiness, let’s just leave it at that. By Mike "Hammer" Ryan
Published: May 28, 2007 The band jumped into Folsom Prison Blues and a tear formed in Jerry’s good eye. Now, I have memories associated
with the song too, but mine have more to do with playing it than living it. I drug The Wife, along with Jerry and his
good eye to check out the Time-Out Sports Bar at 8787 Sheridan Blvd in Westminster. The Brian Hornbuckle band was tearing
up the place when we arrived. Tonight, Brian, "Thunder Thumb," Hornbuckle was joined
by Johnny, "Hotrod," Vaughan on guitar and Jeff, "Big Stick," Weidert on drums. Trust me, they are
much better at playing music than at coming up with nicknames. I should know. I have played with them and I have much
better, though un-printable, nicknames for them all.
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Michael Hornbuckle
Lost & Found by Trial and Error |
By Jerry Roys
Published: October 1, 2007 The first time I heard Michael Hornbuckle play guitar was at the Buffalo Rose in Golden. Jason Cox,
son of local legend guitar great Kenny Cox, had recently been killed in a car accident, and a benefit
was held in his memory. Like most benefits, local musicians show their support and contribute their
skills, along with what ever money they can give. Sixteen-year-old Michael played his
father’s, (The late Bobby Hornbuckle.) red Gibson 335 guitar that night.
HawgFest 2007
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By Mike "Hammer" Ryan
Published: July 16, 2007 I ventured to the mountains for HawgFest 2007 without my partner Jerry, to write this month’s Rhythm Section Review on my
own. I brought the Wife instead since she is much more fun to be with, a much better dancer and she doesn’t whine like a certain
someone I know. Besides, I don’t think Jerry has ever been west of Wadsworth, so I didn’t want him getting lost in the
mountains around beautiful Copper Mountain. This year’s festival and the awesome setting were quite an improvement from last
year’s sweltering affair at the Adams County fairgrounds. By Jerry Roys &
Mike "Hammer" Ryan
Published: April 10, 2007 There they sat, like posts of a picket fence, ramrod straight, evenly spaced, practically identical, and well,
white. The five guys at the back end of the bar could have been related with their short blonde hair, glasses,
and each wearing colored t-shirts with witty sayings on their backs. It was a forty-something crowd, not in age,
but in numbers, and quite an eclectic mix indeed. It was a recent Friday night at The Lakewood Grill
located at 8100 West Colfax Avenue, in where else but Lakewood. Suits and ties mingled with biker leather and
jeans in just about as schizoid of a bar as you will find. The Lakewood is owned by a Greek, serves Mexican and
Italian food, and features good old American Blues and Rock-and-Roll.
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