(313) Laura Gavoor
I never knew Laura, but I do remember she helped me out a couple of times. Anyway, I had this email through, and I figured it was appropriate for the list as alot of people here knew her. The info is on the link. That party looks pretty special. http://www.lauragavoor.org/main.htm _ - End of message text This e-mail is sent by the above named in their individual, non-business capacity and is not on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers. PricewaterhouseCoopers may monitor outgoing and incoming e-mails and other telecommunications on its e-mail and telecommunications systems. By replying to this e-mail you give your consent to such monitoring
RE: (313) Laura Gavoor
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 17 September 2004 09:59 To: 313@hyperreal.org Subject: (313) Laura Gavoor I never knew Laura, but I do remember she helped me out a couple of times. Anyway, I had this email through, and I figured it was appropriate for the list as alot of people here knew her. The info is on the link. That party looks pretty special. http://www.lauragavoor.org/main.htm I bet that CD is gonna be dope! Tristan === http://www.phonopsia.co.uk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: (313) Laura Gavoor
I think about laura so much. wish i could be at this. the cd looks tops. d --- Tristan Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 17 September 2004 09:59 To: 313@hyperreal.org Subject: (313) Laura Gavoor I never knew Laura, but I do remember she helped me out a couple of times. Anyway, I had this email through, and I figured it was appropriate for the list as alot of people here knew her. The info is on the link. That party looks pretty special. http://www.lauragavoor.org/main.htm I bet that CD is gonna be dope! Tristan === http://www.phonopsia.co.uk [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com
RE: (313) Laura Gavoor
Laura was a wonderful woman, and I am glad people haven't forgotten about her and the work she did for so many years. I was lucky enough to know Laura and enjoy her company. She is truely a class act.. The CD looks nice as well..If only I lived in Detroit :( ~Erin
RE: (313) Laura Gavoor
i miss having laura on this list. she knew how to flame =) On Fri, 17 Sep 2004, Erin Bate wrote: Laura was a wonderful woman, and I am glad people haven't forgotten about her and the work she did for so many years. I was lucky enough to know Laura and enjoy her company. She is truely a class act.. The CD looks nice as well..If only I lived in Detroit :( ~Erin
Re: (313) Laura Gavoor
More importantly... She knew how to keep all you in line...;) ~E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i miss having laura on this list. she knew how to flame =) On Fri, 17 Sep 2004, Erin Bate wrote: Laura was a wonderful woman, and I am glad people haven't forgotten about her and the work she did for so many years. I was lucky enough to know Laura and enjoy her company. She is truely a class act.. The CD looks nice as well..If only I lived in Detroit :( ~Erin
RE: (313) Laura Gavoor Tribute (was Re: (313) DEMF (R))
Yes, that's what I understood too. I just think it would be a great thing. From: Rob Theakston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: (313) Laura Gavoor Tribute (was Re: (313) DEMF (R)) Date: 31/01/2003 4:02:15 To: 313@hyperreal.org Once upon a time Norma Jean was slated to do a prime time slot during the DEMF. I believe it was the first night of the second festival. But then someone got the axe, the lineup was changed, and a DJ (can't remember who) replaced Norma's set; She was relegated to an opening slot sometime early in the afternoon. I DO believe that if anything were to happen either a nice video montage during the evening's activities on the main stage or a nice wall of rememberance for not only Laura, but others the community has lost..would be most appropriate.
(313) Laura Gavoor Tribute (was Re: (313) DEMF (R))
In a message dated 1/30/2003 9:58:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That would be the most honorable thing that D. May and Co. could ever do for Laura's memory. Peter Wohelski Me I would like one thing - a small tribute to Laura Gavoor which could be achieved easily by putting Norma Jean Bell at a prime time slot in the main arena.
RE: (313) Laura Gavoor Tribute (was Re: (313) DEMF (R))
Once upon a time Norma Jean was slated to do a prime time slot during the DEMF. I believe it was the first night of the second festival. But then someone got the axe, the lineup was changed, and a DJ (can't remember who) replaced Norma's set; She was relegated to an opening slot sometime early in the afternoon. I DO believe that if anything were to happen either a nice video montage during the evening's activities on the main stage or a nice wall of rememberance for not only Laura, but others the community has lost..would be most appropriate. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 11:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 313@hyperreal.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: (313) Laura Gavoor Tribute (was Re: (313) DEMF (R)) In a message dated 1/30/2003 9:58:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That would be the most honorable thing that D. May and Co. could ever do for Laura's memory. Peter Wohelski Me I would like one thing - a small tribute to Laura Gavoor which could be achieved easily by putting Norma Jean Bell at a prime time slot in the main arena.
Re: (313) laura gavoor et al
I guess some of my writer/promotions background makes folks think that I'll always have something to say. And then there's the line of thinking that says, if it's already been said, if you have nothing new to contribute, keep your mouth shut. The other week I was at James Stinson's funeral (Drexciya) and now this. So I'm shell shocked. All of you have spoken well to her memory and I really don't think I have anything I can add that will do any more to communicate what a truly inspirational woman she was, faults and all. In fact, her faults were some of the things that endured me to her. Laura would say things that others might be thinking, but wouldn't. She once said something to me about a situation where she, in her words, put my foot in my mouth. I told her, Naw, everyone else was thinking it, you were just the only one who wasn't scared to open your mouth and be honest about how you felt. She was human. She was openly human. You didn't spend a lot of time trying to figure out, What does she mean? Good or bad, she'd let you know. So I came to respect this woman, long before I got to know her well enough to say that I truly loved her as a person. I called her, not too long ago, because I wanted to know how she was doing, what was going on with her. I'm thinking, it's so cool to be talking to this woman, not for business (though we HAD to talk about the business), but honestly, for the pleasure of it. And she thanked me. And I don't know how other folks interacted with her, but as much as I was inspired by her, she made me feel like I was doing something for her just by calling and BSing on the phone. And (and I know this will sound silly), that was my dance partner (yeah, I know, I'm not alone). I could count on her to not stand on the wall, no question. I am going to miss her on so many levels... _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
(313) Laura Gavoor
I'm out of town right now and cannot believe this has happened. We have lost another true Warrior. Laura was my vent buddy. When I didn't like something I would call her and vent. When she was upset she would call me and vent. I respected her for her dedication to hard work, love for Detroit and it's music, Passion and Honesty. Life has become more of a focus for me now because of the losses of Laura Gavoor and James Stinson. Laura, I'm very lucky to have been the ear to absorb some of your rants and words of truth. Thank you for being my ear as well. I'm actually jealous of Heaven right now because I know the party up there JUST got live. Peace..Bone Dj Bone and the entire Subject Detroit Family would like to send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Laura Gavoor. _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
(313) Laura Gavoor
I never met Laura Gavoor. I wish I had. I always enjoyed her posts, and remember thinking clearly while reading one of them Wow, this girl kicks ass. (This is high praise coming from me (-: ) It says she was 44 years old. I turn 44 in 17 days. So this hits pretty close to home. It's ironic that this happened just after I returned from a week in Paris. I feel most alive when I'm away on travel. One thing you find in your 40's (heck, probably 30's for some folks) is that life can become incredibly rote - you suddenly discover yourself plowing the same furrough, going through the same motions, finding things monotonous. Travelling - be it TechnoTourist travel or otherwise - breaks me out of that, and makes me come alive again. To be alive and to be able to experience things like the overwhelming immensity of The Louvre or the opulence of Versailles is something I am very, very grateful to be able to experience. I don't have much else to say, and I hope to God this doesn't come out all Father Knows Best-y: Coming alive while on travel, combined with what just happened to Laura and James Stinson, reminds me - as it should remind all of us - how precious our brief little time on this orb is, and how we should live every day as if it's our last. Because it just might well be. And dance like no one's watching. Rest in peace, Laura. - Greg
Re: (313) Laura Gavoor
On Fri, 04 Oct 2002 09:56:52 -0700 Greg Earle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One thing you find in your 40's (heck, probably 30's for some folks) is that life can become incredibly rote - you suddenly discover yourself plowing the same furrough, going through the same motions, finding things monotonous. wow..i find it to be the opposite..i'm in my 30's though..i feel like i've finally calmed down enough to enjoy little things more..puttering in the garden, having a random interaction with a stranger, going for a walk etc...i feel like i appreciate every day moments more.. Coming alive while on travel, combined with what just happened to Laura and James Stinson, reminds me - as it should remind all of us - how precious our brief little time on this orb is, and how we should live every day as if it's our last. Because it just might well be. no..i've been thinking these same sort of thoughts..but mine is more of the make time to love sort of thing..i dont' know many on the list personally here but the people i _do_ know at least something of have a tendency to WORK TOO DAMN HARD! (including me)..once in a while we need a reminder to make it more of a priority to hang out with that one person, go and see that other person, take an hour long bath..etc. etc..basically to love ourselves and take time to express our love for other people..instead of oh i just have to get this one thing done or i don't have time to hang out this weekend because i have _x_ project i need to work on..bell hooks wrote a great book on love called _all about love_ i highly rec. it anyway i'm on your team.. -k
(313) Laura Gavoor
The last couple of days have been filled with a weird numbness. Last night I was mixing records in my living room and couldn't stop playing Model 500's I Wanna Be There - it pretty much sums up how I've been feeling. I never met Laura in person but was a part of several discussions with her on and off this list. it was always exciting to see her name pop up in my mailbox because I knew something interesting and often quite intense was going on. It's a good thing this list has an archive because I'd hate to lose my only connection to her. I love that quote I think we simply need a VERY good party so's we can ALL shut up and dance! So when is this party going to happen because I really need it (still might not be able to be there...) MEK
(313) laura gavoor et al
Does anyone have a photo of laura? I met her spoke briefly several times in person, mostly in loud clubs and parties, and was hoping someone might have a photo, as I dont. While I didn't know her very well, I never met anyone with as much positive energy will for our detroit as her, and would like to have a permanent memory. She will be greatly missed. -p
(313) Laura Gavoor: Microcosm to Macroeconomics
I had a few email conversations and unfortunately never met her. But how could someone like Laura Gavoor not leave a memorable and positive impression. A great beacon of integrity connecting the amazing and essential world of music with the necessary but utterly crummy world of the music business, and providing some needed sanity to the latter. I join with those of you who knew Laura personally, this is a great loss and as we go forward let's not forget to honor others who like Laura respect and embrace the music, the people and life itself. Fred * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From: laura gavoor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], 313@hyperreal.org Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2002 22:05:08 More appropriately a study of the RECURRING and cyclical pattern of de-evolution and propaganda with regard to Black American artists. The past is over and can never be repeatedor can it..?? What has been discussed has been due to the fact THAT THERE ARE NO black American DANCE artists of any number nowadays, sporting the same opportune major label distribution or recognition as their white counterparts...of whatever aspect of dance music they represent. If they are producing electronically driven dance music, are known and American...chances are they've got a pretty good situation with a major American label. What came before has set today's climate in this industry. There are NO BLACK Rock n'Roll artists today...FOR A VERY GOOD REASON. They were eliminated from the playing field a long time ago,but once upon a time the music was THEIRS alone born and bred. No one could tell me that all Black American rock n' roll musicians/bands...just disappeared. There are probably still black rock bands trying to get signed that will NEVER be afforded the opportunity in today's America. Why?? Because they aren't smart enough or talented enough? Please someone factually contradict this phenome with even the smallest exampleAlan? The game is old...competition...dirty pool...whatever you wish to call itbut it/the past solidly outlines what is to come--if we let it. Okay, Carl Craig's with Caroline...King Britt has made it to radio...anybody else??? Anybody? Kool Keith??? He's frustrated as hell and gits no marketing support (or radio play) from his label and therefore will remain right where he is. Who else? Let's update this to present day and back up our discussion/argument with facts. My tirade was in response to lack of respect for those 313 trail-blazing artists, business peeps, record store owners and promoters that came before affording a way for the young and inexperienced types on this list to presume expertise about garnering success in this country. Most of you have no clue of what these artists/peeps have gone through or what they are faced with TODAY in order to sell product. I'll wager that, just within the dance music arena, that there are even LESS black artists with major label deals/ties TODAY then there were back in the dusty (according to Josh) days of Juan Atkins/Lil Louis. Just within electronic dance musics' major categories (House, Techno, Dn'B...) Let's keep this mainstream american labels/mainstream subs only, K? How is this relevant to the so-called underground?...again microcosm to the macroeconomics of the entertainment industry at large in this country. If artists like Blaze, (is this recent enuff?) once signed to Motown failed at getting exposure and radio play for their product even while housed in a majorwhat chance, then, do the independents have to facilitate/develop market base or penetration to sell their product to potential fans in America? Whether you accept this or not...that is their goal--SALES and market penetration...not just ot be coolly exclusive for y'all to selfishly consume. Answering that, begs further questioning...do some of you presume that their product WOULDN'T be taken to or enjoyed by said potential audience? Cuz the success that we independents have garnered (as well as this thread) have proven that a fallacy. Independent (mostly public and college) radio actively play our products which gives a little hope and exposure for new sales/market penetration. But again, opportunities afforded us are the result of 20 or 30 TIMES the work of our counter-parts and non-ethnic competition. Roll callfor dance music artists either signed to or with major label distributioneveryone submit/post those that you know. While I have preference for good music of any color..I'm rather certain this discussion will still break out skewed in favor of non-ethnic (politically correct enuff?) artists, both good..mostly bad, based in this country. Because of the severe lack of support and active dis-interest, our mission in establishing a base of
(313) Laura Gavoor
Just seen this. Laura and I had a bit of a disagreement on the list a few months back and I never met her in person - the extent of our releationship was some back'n'forth email over the last few years - but all the same I got the clear impression she was 100% committed, believed completely in what she did and said and I know she played her own vital role in this music. I'll remember her with respect. TOM
(313) laura gavoor/chez damier/ron trent
http://www.timetojack.org/prescription/ Ani Love is the Message PRES 105 Live your life in light -Ani A: 1. Club Vox Mix 2. Didn't Hear It Mix AA: 1. Prescription Dub 2. Next Mix Written produced by Chez Damier, Ron Trent. Vocals by Laura Gavoor. Additional programming by Ron Trent for Roots/Unison Music Special Thanks to Stevie Wonder the dance community We salute all the kids who live for the dance
(313) laura gavoor et al
I haven't spoken to Laura via email for some time...and we've never met. But when I heard about her passing it made me think of my best friend, who was murdered a year ago last week. Detroit in the eyes of many people is a wasteland. Even listening to some of the comments of May, Atkins, Mills, and Hawtin, one can easily get the impression that people around the city are just biding their time to turn the lights out. People like Laura saw Detroit not only for what it appeared to be, but also for what it was underneath the surface AND FOR WHAT IT COULD BE. In the face of an extended campaign to discredit and disinform, people like Laura remain DEFIANT, RELENTLESS, UNBOWED, and UNBROKEN...while at the same time expressing a joy for life simply unmatched by any of the rat bast*rds out to sh*t on the city. I teach an Introduction to African American Studies class. Today we talked about Plessy v. Ferguson...for those who aren't familiar, Plessy was a shoemaker in 1890's Louisiana and he tried to sue to have a racist policy of separating whites and blacks on public transportation dismantled. He didn't win...but the kicker to me is the following: Plessy was 7/8 white. He could have simply passed for white and lived a life of relative privilege. But he didn't. Not only did he claim his blackness, he FOUGHT for black people. Now I don't know Laura personally. Don't know if she's black or white, tall or short, big or small. I do know this though. Where the path of least resistance in relation to Detroit and Detroit techno is to simply pass Laura stayed...living, loving, and KICKING *SS. We'd do well to follow her path. She will be sorely missed.
(313) Laura Gavoor...
Somebody please tell me I am only hearing a bad joke about Laura. Tosh -- Twelve Hundred Group http://www.1200group.com/
Re: (313) Laura Gavoor...
No...I'm afraid its true. An aneurysm caused it. Thoughts and prayers to her family friends. g. Tosh Cooey wrote: Somebody please tell me I am only hearing a bad joke about Laura. Tosh
Re: (313) Laura Gavoor...
Sounds trite, but I was just thinking the other day about how I hadn't spoken to her in a while. What a shock. And a reminder. Her electric personality, her endless sense of humor, and her giant thirst for life will be dearly missed. - GMM - Original Message - From: glyph1001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 2:00 PM Subject: Re: (313) Laura Gavoor... No...I'm afraid its true. An aneurysm caused it. Thoughts and prayers to her family friends. g. Tosh Cooey wrote: Somebody please tell me I am only hearing a bad joke about Laura. Tosh
Re: (313) Laura Gavoor...
fuk. I was just informed that she passed away. my condolances to her family and friends. there is too much death in the electronic music community lately :(( - Original Message - From: ::) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 5:21 PM Subject: Re: (313) Laura Gavoor... I dont know what this rumor is, but it sounds bad. I hope shes alright. -Joe - Original Message - From: glyph1001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 5:00 PM Subject: Re: (313) Laura Gavoor... No...I'm afraid its true. An aneurysm caused it. Thoughts and prayers to her family friends. g. Tosh Cooey wrote: Somebody please tell me I am only hearing a bad joke about Laura. Tosh
