Ivor and Bach
The “Jungle Vine” column by Robert Lorimor
This was told me by an English man in Robin Hood’s, an English pub on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1 in Bangkok. Though the name Ivor and Bach were mentioned in the story as told to me, I was unable to find any reference to this “true” story on the internet. I am going to retell the story, but keep in mind I probably have the names wrong in my version of the story. Obviously, an English man can tell this story better than I can.
Archenemies for life, Baron Ivor and Lord Bach, were both short men. Apparently, they were also short on few other attributes.
Baron Ivor surrounds Lord Bach’s castle laying siege to the castle. Each day begins with each man shouting taunts at each other over the wall. This bantering went on for some time and gets more ridiculous each day.
Baron Ivor: “Come out, come out and fight so we can end this right now. I dare you to come out and play.”
Lord Bach sticks his tongue out at Ivor and sings: “You can’t get me. You can’t get me. You can’t get me…”
Finally, Ivor devises a daring plan. By scaling the walls and sneaking into the castle, Ivor succeeds in taking the Bach’s wife as a hostage and takes her back to his camp.
The next day the two men meet again at the castle walls.
Baron Ivor: “Now you must come out. I have your wife. What do you have to say now?”
Lord Bach: “Thank you so much.”
Hey, they do play live music in the Robin Hood and that is how I can justify retelling this story here on a music site. Besides, life goes on.
The Jungle Vine
- Kieth Nolan and his Cannonball band has recorded a track with CoCo York for their upcoming album. I am looking forward to hearing it after attending her stunning performance last week at Tokyo Joe’s World Blues Festival. Thanks goes to Dr. Blues for the information.
- Mojo’s, Sukhumvit Soi 33, is offering a free margarita drink to ladies on Wednesday night. While there, be sure to check out the band, Blue Coins.
- DJ Benjamin has kindly offered to take over for Dr. Salsa on Sunday, May 29, at Noriega’s while he is visiting China. Dr. Salsa has a regular Salsa night at Noriega’s every Sunday night. Keep in mine also that next Sunday, May 22, Noriega’s will be closed for the Thailand’s Visakha Bucha Day holiday.
- Noriega’s is planning to bring back the Britrockers Dogs in June. We are sure someone will let us know when a date is set.
- Steve Barnett, who we have photographed a number of times for our pages, is moving to New York City. Bangkok Jungle wishes him luck in the Big Apple.
- The Miss Universe Contest is being held weekend in Thailand this year. The Asian Pacific Post website has some pictures of some of the contestants. Be sure to check out Miss Canada.
- Kylie Minogue has postponed her Asian tour after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The ThaiTicketMaster.com site is also showing her concert as postponed, though we they never had an actual date for a concert.
- DJ Paul James is performing at Hu’u, The Ascott Sathorn 187 South Sathorn Road, this Saturday, May 21. See our event page for more details.
- Jimmy Martin, one of the pioneers of bluegrass music is deat at 77. Top40-Charts.com has the story.
- Robin Hood is looking for music talent for Tuesday and Thursday’s. O’Reilly’s is looking for talent for Saturday and Wednesday.
- Robin Hood’s Lucky Draw is up to 10,000 baht next Monday at 9:30 pm.
- The Sakorn Band, who we have featured before on our pages, has changed their name to the All Stars Band.
- The Londoner Brew Pub, Sukhumvit Soi 33, is offering free wireless internet. The Boss band plays there Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Country Roads, on the corner of the Soi Cowboy, is having a 8-ball Competition every last Sunday of the month. First prize is 10,000 baht. While there, check out the All Stars band. Music starts at 7 pm.