The Magic School Bus is a popular children's series that combines entertainment and education. The show follows the adventures of Ms. Frizzle and her class as they embark on extraordinary field trips using their magical school bus. One of the important topics covered in the series is recycling. Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable products to help reduce the negative impact on the environment. In the episode "The Magic School Bus Gets Recycled," Ms.

Pat Travers?

Who is this cat? Listening to Rhapsody online and stumbled onto his complilation album. He can play! :

rob2001

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johnrea_77

PT always puts on a great show. Saw him last year at an Amphiteater in Baldwinsville, NY. Caught him in big venues opening up for bands like Blue Oyster Cult and UFO back in the 80's. Also caught a few small theater and club shows years ago as well.

Very much worth checking out if you never have.

jpftribe

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billm408

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He's been around since the late 70's. Great rockin' blues kinda stuff. Loved the band when Pat Thrall and Tommy Aldridge were playing with him. Saw him a few times back then and twice in the last couple of months at clubs locally. Go For What You Know is just a killer live album. My band still plays Snortin' Whiskey!

cr8z4life

Wow, never heard that. great stuff!

Thwap

Likely Baked

He's been around since the late 70's. Great rockin' blues kinda stuff. Loved the band when Pat Thrall and Tommy Aldridge were playing with him. Saw him a few times back then and twice in the last couple of months at clubs locally. Go For What You Know is just a killer live album. My band still plays Snortin' Whiskey!

Dickie Fredericks

Pounds.of.Sounds

Love Pat Thrall too.

ksandvik

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Saw him last week close to my house. Still going strong. Not that he seems to play the same set list for months, like two months' ago in San Jose.

billm408

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Saw him last week close to my house. Still going strong. Not that he seems to play the same set list for months, like two months' ago in San Jose.

I was at both of those shows too. Voodoo Lounge a couple of months ago and the Avalon last week. Actually I was going to skip the last show, but a friend's band was on the bill so I was out there supporting the locals.

Sal

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Pat Travers! To me he is completely under-appreciated. I have to disagree with the "70s bluesy kind of stuff". I don't see him as a Frank Marino type 70s player, I think his music was way ahead of its time and isn't recognized because he is lumped in with that kind of sound.

Rather than gush on and on I'll list some points:

* Great guitar player, singer and songwriter: listen to his rhythm work, chord voicings, use of effects and song structures. Very innovative, unique and individual.

* The Pat Travers Band!! Listen to Mars Cowling and Tommy Aldridge as a rhythm section from Heat in the Street. The rhythms are funky, heavy, jazzy and syncopated - to my ears completely opposite to the plodding 70s hard rock of the time, and it's what separates PT from the pack. The music has so much movement and life. Listen to "Go All Night" from Heat in the Street - it's funk rock before the Red Hot Chili Peppers! And before Tommy Aldridge was in the band you can hear Nicko McBrain play on "Off Beat Ride" or "Speakeasy" from Putting it Straight. Speakeasy is a terrific, funky jazzy instrumental.

* Pat is a great keyboard player also and wasn't afraid to play things different from 70s rock. Listen to "Crash and Burn" or his cover of "Is this Love" - he wasn't afraid of trying something new and to keep his music from stagnating.

There's tons more to say about Pat. Listen and enjoy a true innovator!

rob2001

Member

He has many more hidden gems like that in his discography.

rob2001

Member

Pat Travers! To me he is completely under-appreciated. I have to disagree with the "70s bluesy kind of stuff". I don't see him as a Frank Marino type 70s player, I think his music was way ahead of its time and isn't recognized because he is lumped in with that kind of sound.

Rather than gush on and on I'll list some points:

* Great guitar player, singer and songwriter: listen to his rhythm work, chord voicings, use of effects and song structures. Very innovative, unique and individual.

* The Pat Travers Band!! Listen to Mars Cowling and Tommy Aldridge as a rhythm section from Heat in the Street. The rhythms are funky, heavy, jazzy and syncopated - to my ears completely opposite to the plodding 70s hard rock of the time, and it's what separates PT from the pack. The music has so much movement and life. Listen to "Go All Night" from Heat in the Street - it's funk rock before the Red Hot Chili Peppers! And before Tommy Aldridge was in the band you can hear Nicko McBrain play on "Off Beat Ride" or "Speakeasy" from Putting it Straight. Speakeasy is a terrific, funky jazzy instrumental.

* Pat is a great keyboard player also and wasn't afraid to play things different from 70s rock. Listen to "Crash and Burn" or his cover of "Is this Love" - he wasn't afraid of trying something new and to keep his music from stagnating.

There's tons more to say about Pat. Listen and enjoy a true innovator!

I can't say it any better than that!

3 Mile Stone

xjbebop

Member

Pat Travers! To me he is completely under-appreciated. I have to disagree with the "70s bluesy kind of stuff". I don't see him as a Frank Marino type 70s player, I think his music was way ahead of its time and isn't recognized because he is lumped in with that kind of sound.

Rather than gush on and on I'll list some points:

* Great guitar player, singer and songwriter: listen to his rhythm work, chord voicings, use of effects and song structures. Very innovative, unique and individual.

* The Pat Travers Band!! Listen to Mars Cowling and Tommy Aldridge as a rhythm section from Heat in the Street. The rhythms are funky, heavy, jazzy and syncopated - to my ears completely opposite to the plodding 70s hard rock of the time, and it's what separates PT from the pack. The music has so much movement and life. Listen to "Go All Night" from Heat in the Street - it's funk rock before the Red Hot Chili Peppers! And before Tommy Aldridge was in the band you can hear Nicko McBrain play on "Off Beat Ride" or "Speakeasy" from Putting it Straight. Speakeasy is a terrific, funky jazzy instrumental.

* Pat is a great keyboard player also and wasn't afraid to play things different from 70s rock. Listen to "Crash and Burn" or his cover of "Is this Love" - he wasn't afraid of trying something new and to keep his music from stagnating.

There's tons more to say about Pat. Listen and enjoy a true innovator!

+ 1 way ahead of his time.
I still have 'heat in the street' and 'puttin it straight' on vinyl.

. and then he came out with 'crash and burn'.

Makin' Magic

While some blues-rock enthusiasts were a bit miffed that Pat Travers dialed down the rootsy tones in his 1977 sophomore solo album, fans of the man’s hard rock still consider it one of his best studio performances. Makin’ Magic opens as the title track bulges with robust riffs, backed by the dynamic rhythm section of drummer Nicko McBrain and bassist Peter “Mars” Cowling. Much like Robin Trower or Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, Travers and company are totally unapologetic about their Jimi Hendrix worship. But it’s Travers’ rhythm section that more closely resembles The Experience’s Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell in both playing style and musicianship. Check out the following “Rock 'N Roll Susie,” which plays with ZZ Top’s muscled attack, Thin Lizzy’s tightness, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s loose boogie. Although rumors buzzed that the power ballad “Stevie” was based on Stevie Nicks, it's actually about Travers’ younger brother Steven. Anyone craving Travers’ hard attack on the blues need look no further than his blistering rendition of Blind Willie McTell’s “Statesboro Blues.”

March 1, 1977 8 Songs, 39 minutes ℗ 2007 Majestic Rock

In the episode "The Magic School Bus Gets Recycled," Ms. Frizzle and her class learn about the importance of recycling and how it can make a difference. They explore a recycling plant and witness firsthand how different materials like paper, plastic, and glass are sorted and processed.

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Through their field trip, the students see how these recycled materials are turned into new products, such as recycled paper or plastic bottles. The main idea of the episode and the topic of recycling is to teach children about the importance of taking care of our environment. By recycling, we can conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and save energy. The episode aims to instill in children the responsibility to recycle and to be conscious of their actions in protecting the planet. The Magic School Bus is an effective educational tool as it simplifies complex topics and presents them in a fun and engaging way. By using their magic school bus, the students can be transported to any location, giving them a unique opportunity to explore and learn about various subjects. The recycling episode teaches children the basics of recycling and its benefits, encouraging them to adopt environmentally-friendly habits. Recycling is not only a topic covered in the Magic School Bus series, but it is also an important practice in our everyday lives. By recycling, we can reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills and contribute to a sustainable future. Whether it is through the Magic School Bus or other educational mediums, the message of recycling is crucial in raising environmentally-aware individuals..

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