Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit
Don't know if this came up last week, but I just heard on the radio that Weiss is the inspiration behind Rickie Lee Jones "Chuck E.'s in Love." And it's a bit of info that Chuck's often considered an albatross. Hopefully this new album will redefine how folks think of him. It is quite a good, rollicking time. Twang content: his backing band at last week's schmoozy Viper Room record release party included Tony Gilkyson and Don Heffington. Weiss calls Gilkyson, the best guitarist he's ever played with. Neal Weiss Here's some synchronicity - a year or so ago I was in LA with a punkish band called the Adults and we opened for Chuck E Weiss at a joint called the Garage. About twenty people showed up and 18 of 'em left when the Adults were done. The reason I was thinking about this today before I check my mail was that I was telling Tony Gilkison's sister Eliza about meeting him that night and what a phenomenal player he was.
Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit
At 07:41 PM 1/25/99 -0600, you wrote: Here's some synchronicity - a year or so ago I was in LA with a punkish band called the Adults and we opened for Chuck E Weiss at a joint called the Garage. About twenty people showed up and 18 of 'em left when the Adults were done. The reason I was thinking about this today before I check my mail was that I was telling Tony Gilkison's sister Eliza about meeting him that night and what a phenomenal player he was. Some more synchronicity... I'm going to the Garage tomorrow night... but not to see Tony. To see Ryan MacAnany and Cisco (not together). Jeff
Re: James Hand (was Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit)
Howdy, James Hand's "Shadow Where The Magic Was" was among my top five releases of last year. As Don implied, the production could have been better, but the songwriting and the "feeling" on this album is just killer. Hank meets Lefty. Although Mr. Hand is based out West, Texas (between Austin and Dallas) this release isn't easy to come by. But you can try Tommy Alverson (the producer) at Two of A Kind Productions, Inc. @ 817446-8041 (as it's listed on the cover). Later... André Kopostynski Dallas, Texas E-mail Home: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone Home (214) 827-1297 -Original Message- From: William F. Silvers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, January 21, 1999 5:57 PM Subject: James Hand (was Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit) Mike Hays wrote: James Hand's Shadows Where The Magic Was (100% hard country -- could be better I thought I had made arrangements to get a copy of that one but so far no dice, and now I can't find the contact info. Can someone help? Or are any of our friendly P2 merchants offering this? I've been interested in hearing it ever since that little piece ran in ND awhile back. I remember Slim co-signing on this, now Don. inquiring minds... b.s.
Re: James Hand (was Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit)
Those of you just dying to get ahold of a copy of "Shadows..." let me know and I'll see what I can do. There are very few left and distribution is more than spotty. Also, there is some debate over who controls the recording. If you can wait until June his new album will be out.
Re: James Hand (was Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit)
JP, Do you know if James Hand has been signed to any label? The last release was a self-release I believe. Can't wait 'til June. Thanks. Later... André Kopostynski Dallas, Texas E-mail Home: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone Home (214) 827-1297 -Original Message- From: JP Riedie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, January 22, 1999 11:03 AM Subject: Re: James Hand (was Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit) Those of you just dying to get ahold of a copy of "Shadows..." let me know and I'll see what I can do. There are very few left and distribution is more than spotty. Also, there is some debate over who controls the recording. If you can wait until June his new album will be out.
James Hand (was Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit)
Mike Hays wrote: James Hand's Shadows Where The Magic Was (100% hard country -- could be better I thought I had made arrangements to get a copy of that one but so far no dice, and now I can't find the contact info. Can someone help? Or are any of our friendly P2 merchants offering this? I've been interested in hearing it ever since that little piece ran in ND awhile back. I remember Slim co-signing on this, now Don. inquiring minds... b.s.
Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit
In a message dated 1/21/99 4:05:46 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: James Hand's Shadows Where The Magic Was (100% hard country -- could be better produced, but shows lotsa potential), I spoke to Dave Biller a week ago, and he is producing Hand's new album. That should solve the problem. Don't know if it's on a label, but I bet it will be a goodie. slim
Re: Chuck E. Weiss other cool new shit
In a message dated 1/21/99 5:27:42 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: James Hand's Shadows Where The Magic Was (100% hard country -- could be better I thought I had made arrangements to get a copy of that one but so far no dice, and now I can't find the contact info. Can someone help? Try (Ranger) Bob Ritchey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] James Hand is a strange fellow, but very nice and a hell of a singer/songwriter. Slim