<<I signed on a week ago and watched what was happening coz I didn't know what to expect. >>
A good idea, Nathan...I signed on over 4 years ago, and I STILL never know what to expect! ;~) <<Why is her voice so different. >> The aging process and chain-smoking have taken their toll on her voice. She still sounds fine (to my ears, anyway) but it IS markedly different from the early soprano days. <<What are the best Cds to get? I think the early stuff is too folky for me. >> For what it's worth, her 70's work is considered by most to be her watermark. Taking a random look today at the JMDL album poll, here's whats currently on top: 1. Court & Spark 2. Blue 3. Hejira 4. For The Roses 5. The Hissing of Summer Lawns All of these were recorded/released in the period 1971-1976. To see the entire poll: http://www.jmdl.com/gallery/albumpoll.cfm <<Can someone tell me what the Joni fest is all about? >> In a nutshell, Nathan, Joni fans from all over the world convene to meet, eat, play and sing, and get ourselves back to the garden. If you have the time, you can read some of the write-ups from past fests and that should give you a better idea. Bob NP: Joe Jackson, "Dear Mom" 1/14/01
