I think it was Patrick that said 43 people feel that Kakki > has called them anti-American
Actually, I think the "43" number was a technical glitch that came after Bush due to some font problem...I don't think Patrick was giving any kind of specific number... Me...I am finally at home in my new apartment and beginning to unpack boxes and organize. I had spent several days in Asheville recording and also performing. The venue I played in was a very nice and fancy(yet cozy and rustic) restaurant surrounded by vineyards. It almost felt like being in central France. I had a very nice dinner on the house..roasted Elk which I had never tried but found very tasty...and Creme Brulee which was to die for. Did three sets, a mixture of originals and covers (lots of Van and JT) until later in the evening, a table of drunken people invited to over to their table and kept handing me tips as I played "Sweet Baby James", "Carolina", "Free Man in Paris" as they all wildly sang along. I even got a free bottle of wine at the end of the night. I try to stay updated on current events by listening to NPR and occasionally glancing at the evening news but I avoid getting bogged down in it all as I am almost 3/4 through recording "Parsonage Lane", getting to some critical stages, and wish to keep a clear mind. The JMDL/jonifests have for sure been a big part of this whole process, which has come so far from when I went to see Joni Mitchell on her birthday in '98, with a stuffed tiger and flowers in my hand. Personally, I delete all posts regarding politics and war as I come here for the haven and the community of like minded musical/creative people that this list has always been for me. There is enough conflict in the world that permeates everything already. I would rather participate in ways that bring people together rather than ways that create divisions, accusations, finger pointing, and major rifts that are not easily overcome. I remember when joining this list in early '99, apart from a few specific people, for the most part, there was a much stronger feeling of lightheartedness, creativity, and friendship through the music of Joni Mitchell...you could always count on a funny post from Don Rowe/Larry Klein, and interesting insight from Ange in Sydney. I'm not saying that doesn't exist now though it seems a little harder to find. Victor in Decatur, home for a couple of weeks NP: Avril Lavigne "I'm With You" (this girl rocks!) --- Victor Johnson --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.cdbaby.com/victorjohnson Look for the new album "Parsonage Lane" in March 2003 Produced by Chris Rosser at Hollow Reed Studios
