Paramount Theatre
Support & Love
RECEIVED Mon., April 24, 2017
Dear Editor,
It doesn't matter if you're into the washboard, harp, or bass. The ability to stand just a few feet away from amazing musicians and appreciate, learn, and respect their skills is something that will hopefully never change in Austin [“R.I.P. Barry 'Frosty' Smith,” Daily Music, April 13].
For me, it will always be the DRUMS. Walking into the Black Cat in 1992 and seeing Barry “Frosty” Smith, with his giant sticks of incense attached to his drum kit like antennas calling all drummers and percussionists, was a pilgrimage I tried to make as often as possible.
Frosty not only showed the jam scene how fast and hard the drums could rock, but he also showed amazing touch and soul while playing with artists such as Toni Price and Jimmie Vaughan. My condolences to the Soulhat guys and all the musicians he played with.
With Frosty's passing and the news of Jimmy LaFave, the next decade here in Austin could be a rough one for us. It's now more important than ever for Austin's musicians and music lovers alike to support and love each other.
It doesn't matter if you're into the washboard, harp, or bass. The ability to stand just a few feet away from amazing musicians and appreciate, learn, and respect their skills is something that will hopefully never change in Austin [“R.I.P. Barry 'Frosty' Smith,” Daily Music, April 13].
For me, it will always be the DRUMS. Walking into the Black Cat in 1992 and seeing Barry “Frosty” Smith, with his giant sticks of incense attached to his drum kit like antennas calling all drummers and percussionists, was a pilgrimage I tried to make as often as possible.
Frosty not only showed the jam scene how fast and hard the drums could rock, but he also showed amazing touch and soul while playing with artists such as Toni Price and Jimmie Vaughan. My condolences to the Soulhat guys and all the musicians he played with.
With Frosty's passing and the news of Jimmy LaFave, the next decade here in Austin could be a rough one for us. It's now more important than ever for Austin's musicians and music lovers alike to support and love each other.
Paul Wantuchowicz