Summerteeth Trade
I have a CD copy of the new Wilco album Summerteeth. I'll make cassette copies for trade. E-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
First posting ! Greetings from Yugoslavia !!!
Hello to all, i'd like to subscribe to Postcard2 mailinglist, so if someone can help, just go ahead. I'd like to recieve digest form if possible. I found this address on Postcard mailinglist and rest is history : - ) Alex Aleksandar Lazarevic p.fah 80 11400 Mladenovac Serbia Yugoslavia [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel.+381 11 8220 554
Re: Richard Thompson
I understand why many people can't stand Fairport, and I understand why people find Thompson's later solo work inconsistent as hell (because it is), but neither of those points discounts the fact that he is perhaps the greatest guitar player in the history of rock. Amy OK, I like to consider myself reasonably open-minded (even though I'm really a cantankerous, walled-off bastard). So, in the spirit of, er, Valentines Day, would anyone on this list care to make me a tape of Thompson cuts that don't fall prey to over-production and do cut to the heart of his genius. (Especially if there's live stuff and big, loud, thundering guitars involved. In my book, this is known as Gd!!). Contact me on or off-list and maybe we can arrange a trade. If he is the mack, then I want in. I'm not promising that I'll traipse in the meadow of goodwill upon hearing the tape, but if I am, indeed, swayed, I will gratefully acknowledge it. Now, as for the greatest guitar player in the history of rock, Amy, that's a MIGHTY heady statement. Don't get me wrong, I like mighty. And heady I'm fine with. But I don't know if anyone will knock James Marshall offa the top of my list. Nevertheless, I welcome the challenge. I mean, opportunity. Lance . . . [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: k.d. lang (was Re: Heather Myles Injustice)
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, February 05, 1999 7:27 AM Subject: k.d. lang (was Re: Heather Myles Injustice) ...k.d. lang who does have a superior voice and who did put out a really good album "Absolute Torch Twang" and who saw Nashville abandon her due to her non cover-girl looks and the rumors that she was gay. Lang gave up, left her brand of western swing/country and donned a "pop" hat with "Constant Craving" and admitted that she was gay.(snip) Well, you probably said a number of things that folks will be interested in, Tera g, but I am curious about the above, mainly because I honestly don't know or can't remember; did Nashville actually abandon Lang? I mean, was she dropped, was her budget slashed, did radio or the club promoters turn against her? I don't know, and would really like to know why she moved away and into pop if it was for some reason other than just personal preference. thanks, Dan Bentele Many factors led up to her "decision" to try other music. k.d. received a lot of pressure from the press and from inside the Nashville community to discuss her androgenous image. It became quite a focal point and it was rumored and discussed that she may be gay. Ever hear of the old game whereby when "they" don't like you, they'll use anything which comes down the pike to discredit you? k.d. made a few "mistakes" by voicing her opinions on several subjects. I've read some of the comments made here by other posters and no one is incorrect. On the subject of her appearance she said (from memory) that it shouldn't matter what a person looks like and that her "androgenous" style was something she chose to do. When asked if she had a "boyfriend" she said that she was involved with someone but that she didn't think her personal life should be in question. Nebulous answers (and you know how the media reacts to that) which only created more controversy. Further, she promoted not eating beef and also stated that her dog was a vegetarian. She commented on not wanting to wear leather anymore. So, all of these things combined gave k.d. some very bad press and she was snubbed by some in Nashville. No, she did not get dropped by her record label (Sire) and went on to record "Ingenue" which was her foray into "adult contemporary" music where she believed she would be more accepted while publicly stating that she wished to "try" other music until she openly admitted in a gay forum magazine that she was gay. It was just too difficult to have her image constantly discussed and her lifestyle "pryed" into and the fact that country radio was not willing to play and promote her music. Owen Bradley thought she had an incredible voice and talent and he worked with her on "Shadowland" which also showcased a nice medley with Loretta, Kitty and Brenda Lee. It does not matter what anyone says, k.d.'s "gayness" led to her oh-so-subtle Nashville blacklisting. You know, when was the last time you heard a country artist proclaim their "gayness"? It's still not accepted - although it may be lightening up a bit as I'm wondering who thought to have Melissa Etheridge contribute to the Tammy Wynette Tribute cd...or for that matter, Elton John? Anyway, it really shouldn't matter. What should matter is an artists sensitivity, sincerity and ability to successfully transfer ideas/emotions with songs. Maybe k.d. will record another country album again. I hope so. Lang has a spectacular voice and possesses an incredible ability to interpret a song. k.d. has won three grammy awards by the way: "BestCountry Vocal Collaboration 1989; Best Country Vocal Performance 1990; Best Pop Vocal Performance- 1992. Tera
Re: Damnations TX (was Re: best so far
... this is one of the best records to come out of the current era of alt-country, and I'll recommend that everyone--well, maybe not Jon W. g--pick it up when it's released in a week or so. --Amy All true; it's something original and potent and it works...and they're even better live...and I'm still glad I knocked around Austin used CD bins enough last year to get hold of one of those 1000 "Live Set" discs to..Let's hope that the impact of thi disc will lead to a release of that one too...BTW--these girls (and the other person) can sing and play so well that I wouldn't rule out Jon liking this one! I suggested at one point awhile back that these sisters were the "anti-Freakwater", and if that's not entirely fair to either band since there's at least a little similarity of intention-- but with all that soul, brains, ability to hit notes and play instruments at the same time-- The Damnations will actually be the center of a band some have thought Freakwater was. They should be big. They should break out. We'll see, won't we! Now how are you supposed to say "The Damnations TX" (like they do those bands that have to add UK at the end?) and why wasn't it just The Texas Damnations?? Barry
Re: Riders in the Sky help
"[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mark Wyatt)" wrote: Yeah, yeah, I know you're baiting me, but it gives me the chance to laud the only guy I know who can give Pee Wee King a run for his money on country accordion: Joey Miskulin, Joey plays accordion on Shania Twains 'Come On Over' (the song). I like Shania for that. Louise -- If you like rocking country music, check out the Okeh Wranglers web site at: http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bluesmoke
Re: Heather Myles Injustice
Yes John- June too! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, February 05, 1999 8:48 AM Subject: Re: Heather Myles Injustice R.W. Shamy Jr. writes: Heather is and has been her own girl- Kinda remind you of Dale Watson? (too country for country?) Just like June Carter Cash? --Jon Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wollaston, Massachusetts
Re: Okra All-Stars on Acoustic Cafe!
In a message dated 2/5/1999 11:28:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Okra All-Stars' (featuring Jeb Loy Nichols, Dave Schramm, Hank McCoy and Ricky Barnes) cool country version of "Purple Rain" is being played this week on the mega popular public (and commercial) radio program Acoustic Cafe. Hi Folks! Does anyone know what Jeb Loy Nichols is up to these days? I still play his CD a lot. Saw him at the Paradise 8mos. ago, great set. Was surprised at how well the "produced" CD tunes sounded live, solo and acoustic. Is he still living in England? Any tours planned? Details appreciated. Thanks, Kate.
Re: Richard Thompson
O.K. I'll bite. Richard Linda Thompson, Lupo's, Providence, RI - Shoot Out the Lights Tour, '81/'82?. In spite of having had a HUGE fight before the show (in which Linda reportedly whacked Richard over the head with a bottle, a cut over his eyebrow was visible) the show was phenomenal. I think the fight made every song all the more meaningful, emotional and cutting. Also great was a guitar show at RISD a couple of years before that where RL played in front of about 150 die-hard fans. The man can play, PDLS is gorgeous! Henry the Human Fly will forever be my favorite! K.
Re: Damnations TX (was Re: best so far
Barry writes:BTW--these girls (and the other person) can sing and play so well that I wouldn't rule out Jon liking this one! The other person is Rob Bernard who is also a member of the vastly underrated Prescott Curlywolf. As far as pronunciation, I've heard it's Damnations Tee-X. There was a hard rock band called Damnation that didn't want to give up the name, thus the change. I've been raving about this band for two years now. Glad to see there's finally a band we can ALL agree on. g Jim, smilin'
Re: First posting ! Greetings from Yugoslavia !!!
Lazarevic Aleksandar wrote: Hello to all, i'd like to subscribe to Postcard2 mailinglist, so if someone can help, just go ahead. I'd like to recieve digest form if possible. I found this address on Postcard mailinglist and rest is history Alex, You are subscribed, since we got your note. Welcome. Sarah W.
Re: Damnations TX (was Re: best so far
Jim: I've been raving about this band for two years now. Glad to see there's finally a band we can ALL agree on. g Let me throw my two cents in here. 'Half Mad Moon' has been my favorite record of 1999 since last November. (Thanks Stacey!) I can't wait to get the cd, so I can play it in my car at deafening decibels. The songwriting is inspired. My favorite song on the cd is dedicated to the memory of a beloved amp. Oh, and there is banjo! As good as the cd is, they are even better live. Their Hellcountry show last year was one of my favorites. Yes, buy the cd. This band should be rich and famous. If you see a copy of "Live Sets" used, pick it up. It's out of print. And a great cd as well. OK. I've changed my mind. The Damnations are the future of alt-country (back off people. It's just a joke.) marie
Re: First posting ! Greetings from Yugoslavia !!!
well, we all know THAT won't work! sorry. lr
Re: Damnations TX (was Re: best so far
In a message dated 2/6/99 2:01:10 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: and I'll recommend that everyone--well, maybe not Jon W. g--pick it up when it's released in a week or so. Actually, I think Jon W. might actually LIKE it. I hate to talk about him while he's off list and can't defend himself. Has he commented on this record before, here? I think he'd have to go to some lengths to fault their musicianship, and their harmonies are heaven sent. That said, I don't think I've ever heard him take off on somebody just because they had different ideas, especially intelligent ones. But, truth be told, I don't always get all the way through all his posts. Linda
Cisco
I'm finally catching up with some relatively new music, in particular Cisco. This guy and his band are very good, and I'm wondering if there's any "buzz" about them in the music biz. I know there was a bit of talk about Cisco on the list a month or so ago, but at the time I hadn't heard the record, so it didn't mean much to me. The record comes off to these ears as an appealing mix of Chris Knight and Jack Ingram, and the very straightforward, simple production works well. So, thus far in 99, this one's on my top 10 list. But, of course, as of Feb. 23, it'll have some company. And now I've gotta add the Damnations TX to my wanna buy list, too. Terry Smith ps I was wondering whether there's much in country music lyricizing about doing your taxes. Somebody's gotta have done "The 1040 Blues," right?
Re: Cisco
ps I was wondering whether there's much in country music lyricizing about doing your taxes. Somebody's gotta have done "The 1040 Blues," right? Ray Stevens "If 10% is Good Enough for Jesus" (then it's good enough for Uncle Sam) Mike Hays http://www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry 24 X 7 Please Visit Then let us know what you think! Mike Hays www.MikeHays.RealCountry.net For the best country artist web hosting, www.RealCountry.net -Original Message- From: Terry A. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, February 06, 1999 5:27 AM Subject: Cisco I'm finally catching up with some relatively new music, in particular Cisco. This guy and his band are very good, and I'm wondering if there's any "buzz" about them in the music biz. I know there was a bit of talk about Cisco on the list a month or so ago, but at the time I hadn't heard the record, so it didn't mean much to me. The record comes off to these ears as an appealing mix of Chris Knight and Jack Ingram, and the very straightforward, simple production works well. So, thus far in 99, this one's on my top 10 list. But, of course, as of Feb. 23, it'll have some company. And now I've gotta add the Damnations TX to my wanna buy list, too. Terry Smith
mp3 sites
I'm getting tired of looking on the web for sites that have mp3 files for Jayhawks, Son Volt, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, etc. songs. Just wondering if anyone would be kind enough to send me some good sites they know about. I'm not looking for sites that only contain songs off of released albums, rather unreleased material and live material. To keep down the congestion, you can e-mail any information you have to me personally at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks.
Unforgettable
* NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The 1998 songs that country music will be ... JIM PATTERSON * 02/05/99 The Associated Press Political Service (Copyright 1999. The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved) *NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The 1998 songs that country music will be remembered for are "This Kiss" by Faith Hill, "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" by Steve Wariner and "Don't Laugh at Me" by Mark Wills. That's the verdict of fans and industry voters who picked the nominees for the TNN Music City News Country Awards, which were announced Thursday. Those three records picked up nominations for best single, song and video. Hill led all nominees with seven including best female artist. Winners will be announced June 14 at the Nashville Arena, during a ceremony broadcast on The Nashville Network. "This is especially thrilling since it comes from all the fans," Hill said. "What can I say but ... `You go, fans!"' The nominees for the top category, Entertainer of the Year, were George Strait, Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks and Neal McCoy. McCoy won it last year. "This Kiss" is an ebullient love song. "Don't Laugh at Me" and "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" are heart-tugging ballads. The first takes an emotional stand against mocking the homeless and other unfortunate people, while Wariner's song is about dealing with death. "I like the fact that it ... talks about loss," said Wariner. "And everybody has gone through it, and if they haven't, they're going to go through it. It's just an inevitable part of our lives. So I think it really struck a chord." Hill was also nominated for best album for "Faith" and best song and vocal collaboration for her duet with husband Tim McGraw, "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me." Joining Hill in the best female vocalist category were Twain, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood. Brooks, Vince Gill, Jackson, McGraw and Strait were nominated for best male vocalist. Strait and Jackson trailed Hill with five nominations each. In addition to his nominations for best entertainer and male artist, Strait was nominated for his album "One Step at a Time" and his single "I Just Want to Dance With You," which was also nominated as best song. Jackson's hit "I'll Go on Loving You," notable because he speaks much of the lyrics instead of singing, was nominated for best single and video. It will go up against another mostly-spoken record in the video category, Toby Keith's "Getcha Some." Billy Ray Cyrus, who won five awards last year, didn't score any nominations. Another oddity was the nomination of The Wilkinsons in the Male Star of Tomorrow category, even though the trio includes a female lead singer, Amanda Wilkinson. TNN officials said they allowed the nomination because two of the three group members are male. Fans vote for the TNN Music City News Country Awards through ballots in the fan magazine Music City News and True Value Hardware stores, a sponsor of the show. They also vote via telephone and the Internet. Industry voters were added to the nominations process this year, * including country music radio stations, booking agents, music distribution executives and trade magazines. TNN officials wouldn't say how votes from the different factions are weighted, but Music City News editor Mike Jones wrote in the February issue of the fan magazine that "as always, this is a fan-voted awards show with Music City News readers' votes carrying more weight than any other segment of voting." In the same article, Jones said the magazine has "taken steps to see that there will be no block voting ..." Artists with aggressive fan clubs have reportedly tried to stuff the ballot box over the years. Brian Hughes of TNN said the change was made to get "a much broader account of fan's taste." "These are people who live and die every day based on the consumer * having an interest in country music," he said. "I don't think it compromises the fan aspect of this at all." The change only affected the nominations process. Voting for the winners will be by fans only, Hughes said.
Re: Lucinda to Gurf: Let's talk.
That's interesting, a plea from the stage in another state, etc. I've heard Gurf say some stuff about Lucinda from stages too, but it was generally humorous and less, um, "longing" in nature g. --junior npimh: "She Still Thinks I Care" This wasn't humorous and it wasn't "longing" in the nature that I think you intended-- you could see in Lucinda's face and hear in her voice that she was extremely frustrated and upset that Gurf still wouldn't speak to her, even in the wake of Donald Lindley's death. When she started the show by speaking about Donald's death and about Gurf, I really expected the next words out of her mouth were going to be ". . . so I'm really sorry but I can't play tonight." She seemed to be that upset. The bit about loving Gurf came later, in explaining to the mostly-clueless crowd who Gurf and Donald are and why this has been so upsetting--letting us know that despite the earlier vitriol, she doesn't hate him. Larry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: I called Dylan Judas and created rock 'n' roll history
I called Dylan Judas and created rock 'n' roll history * 02/02/99 Birmingham Post Mirror Regional Newspapers (Copyright 1999) A former Midland student has been revealed as the heckler who experts believe changed the course of pop history when he cried "Judas!" during a Bob Dylan concert. Yeah, right. And I was the guy who yells "Whippin' Post!" in the Allman Brothers Band At Fillmore East. . .
Re: I called Dylan Judas and created rock 'n' roll history
In a message dated 2/6/99 12:47:00 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A former Midland student has been revealed as the heckler who experts believe changed the course of pop history when he cried "Judas!" during a Bob Dylan concert. Yeah, right. And I was the guy who yells "Whippin' Post!" in the Allman Brothers Band At Fillmore East. . . And I'm the guy who yells "Freebird" at EVERY concert. It's Pavlovian, honest. Slim
Re: I called Dylan Judas and created rock 'n' roll history
At least there are several witnesses to the fact that it was Alex Millar who yelled "No Tupelo" at a Jeff Tweedy solo show at Lounge Ax, prompting the first performance of "That Year" anyone could remember since, um, Wilco formed. I mention this only to bring you up to speed a bit with Postcard, where such milestones already have been internalized. Linda, hoping she got it right. Anyway, it WAS Millar.
Clip: Will Drum for Five Bucks
Howdy, Knoxville News-Sentinel 2-5-99 Town Hound column (The local music scene) Shannon Stanfield Knox native Brian Waldschlager says his Nashville band Five Bucks has been performing in recent weeks with a different drummer every show although last week the band auditioned Knox rocker Kevin Trotter for the job. Both Waldschlager and FB bassist Mark Brooks shared the stage with Trotter in one of Knoxville's most popular early '90s bands, Boogie Disease. Waldschlager said that during his last Nashville performance, Five Bucks guitarist Richie Owens pulled a no-show, opting to perform instead at a gig backing his cousin, Dolly Parton. Taking Owens' place on stage was none other than Walter "Magnet and Steel" Egan. Waldschlager says that in recent weeks he has been working hard in the studio singing both backing and lead tracks for Egan's latest record. # # # Take care, Shane Rhyne Knoxville, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] NP: Nancy Apple, The Cadillac Cowgirl with her Backdoor Men
Clip: Bare Jr.-- Just another Vol at the Sidewalk's End
Howdy,
Knoxville News-Sentinel
2-5-99
Bare Jr. rocks with a "perverse twist"
Wayne Bledsoe, KNS Entertainment Writer
When Bobby Bare Jr. began writing songs, he didn't immediately go to his
songwriter father for critique.
Instead, Bare Jr. sought out family friend, songwriter, author, cartoonist
Shel Silverstein.
"Shel critiqued everything I did for two years," says Bare, who will bring
his group Bare Jr. to the Tennessee Theater on Monday to open for the Brian
Setzer Orchestra.
Silverstein, known for his books "The Giving Tree," "Where the Sidewalk
Ends," and others, also wrote many country classic songs, including the
Loretta Lynn hit "One's on the Way" and Dr. Hook's "Cover of the Rolling
Stone."
"His idea is to take something already over the top, push it way over the
top and then put a perverse twist on it."
Bare Jr. took the advice to heart. One of the standout tracks on "Boo-tay,"
the debut album by Bare's group, Bare Jr., depicts a high school femme
fatale who asks -- "Do you care enough about me to beat the hell out of the
one who really loves me the most?"
While that contains the perverse sense of many of Bare Sr.'s lyrics ("Drop
Kick Me Jesus" remains a Bobby Bare favorite), Bare Jr.'s style is ragged
rock 'n' roll rather than country -- albeit rock with a lap dulcimer adding
its odd twist.
The hottest rock act to come out of Music City since Jason the Scorchers,
Bare Jr. was signed by Immortal Records, the same label that signed the hard
rock outfit Korn.
While Bare cites Silverstein as his main sounding board, he says his father
*is* a big influence on art. However, Bare Sr. did try to influence his son
to not choose music as a career.
"People in music don't lead normal lives," says Bare. "There's not anybody
who's done it that will say it's a breeze. It's not good for relationships.
My parents are the only people I know who've managed to stick together--
except for Waylon [Jennings] and Jessi [Colter]."
Yet, Bare says that his father was supportive when he realized he was
committed to chasing his musical aspirations. The elder Bare even sings
guest background vocals on one song on "Boo-tay."
While Bare grew up in Nashville, he's very familiar with Knoxville. He
graduated from the University of Tennessee, majoring in psychology in 1989.
"And, I went to a *lot* of keg parties."
# # #
Take care,
Shane Rhyne
Knoxville, TN
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
NP: Countrypolitans, Tired of Drowning
Clip: Jim Ed Brown's Theater
Howdy, Knoxville News-Sentinel 2-5-99 James Rogers returning to Dollywood With Music Mansion in Pigeon Forge closed and up for sale, its headliner, James Rogers, announced he'll be returning to Dollywood this spring. Rogers' new production can be seen in D.P. Celebrity Theater beginning April 24-25, says Dollywood publicist Ellen Liston. His shows will hit the stage every day but Sundays, when the theme park's celebrity concert series will run. "I'm excited over the new challenges of coming back to Dollywood," Rogers said. "I'm grateful and thankful to all the fans that came out and supported Music Mansion for the years I was there. I look forward to seeing them at Dollywood." Rogers was the headliner at the Dollywood-owned Music Mansion for all five seasons it was open. In December, Dollywood Company officials said Music Mansion was being sold to Pigeon Forge businessman "Z" Buda [and country music singer Jim Ed Brown]. A few weeks later, the company announced the deal with Buda fell through. The 1,800-seat music theater will remain empty until it is sold, Dollywood officials said this week. Music Mansion, the first theater to open in Pigeon Forge's Music Road development, was built to help spur the growth of Pigeon Forge's music theater industry. It was touted as "the No. 1 most attended show in the Smokies." # # # Take care, Shane Rhyne Knoxville, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] NP: The Drive-By Truckers, Gangstabilly
Re: Macs
Karen Cunningham wrote: Not to beat a lame horse but: Joe Gracey said: I think it is a little bit unfair macs blah blah blah snipped All Right!! I knew I loved this man! Thanks for the showering of affection, but this thread should die a quick death, as it has no answer, no end, and no good thing ever comes of it. -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Re: Checking in..- Ray Price.
Steve G. wrote: Ray Price: I love the guy. I must admit that I ignore the stuff past the honky tonk years and live in bliss. I have the one CD "essential" recording from Columbia and would recommend it to anyone with ears. I've been saving up for the Bear Family box. A few weeks ago I played about 10 Ray Price songs in a row on a whim because I like him so much...thank god for college radio. Totally worth saving your hard-earned pennies for!!! The cornerstone of my collection. Boudin Dan
Re: Neko + Kelly x Loretta = Pure Joy
Don wrote: Or somethin' like that. Both sides of Bloodshot's tribute 7" to Loretta Lynn are winners for me. Kelly Hogan delivers a rather suave version of "Hanky Panky Woman," And Kelly also does a real swell job singin' with Jon Boy on "The Hand That Throws the Bottle Down" from the upcoming Waco Bros pint of music called "WacoWorld." Keep a lookout. Boudin Dan
Re: Damnations TX (was Re: best so far
In a message dated 2/6/99 9:43:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My favorite song on the cd is dedicated to the memory of a beloved amp. Ah, the amp named Black Widow. Yes, I love this! Bittersweet. I'm always amazed at sibling harmonies and these two are perfect. Deb
Re: What's that Mag? (was: Macs..beating)
Barry Mazor wrote: I'm sayng this as editor of a multi-platform computer magazine with no strong emotional attachment to any pile of wires and lights of any persuasion.! What mag is this? Joe Gracey Oh, sigh..I avoid talking about this much here, but some folks know. I'm editor-in-chief of Advanced Imaging--which is the monthly read by a lot of developers and implementers of image processing/digital imaging systems, in everything from digital photo and video to MRI scans, spy satellite imaging, Industrial Light and Magic special effects and robot vision. It's for image processing pros only (closed circulation--but some 200,000 read it), so it's not on newsstands--we just get cool stories a couple of years before Wired! I've been doing this 11 years now. And by the way, Joe--we distribute Advanced Imaging to all of the attrendees of the festival-beginning semi-geeky/arty "SXSW Interactive" part of SXSW --which is why I get the full-week pass to all that movie and music, after doing my part for the interactive multimedia gang. This is a very sweet part of the job! So I'll be down for the Austin madness as per usual. Barry M.
Re: Checking in..- Ray Price.
Ray Price: I love the guy. I must admit that I ignore the stuff past the honky tonk years and live in bliss. I have the one CD "essential" recording from Columbia and would recommend it to anyone with ears. Steve G. Totally worth saving your hard-earned pennies for!!! The cornerstone of my collection. Boudin Dan And just so you folks know, TotalE is having a $1.49 shipping sale, and their Ray Price: Essential 1951-1962 is going for $7.98. That means you get honk AND tonk for the low, low price of $9.47. I know this because I just bought it. Thanks to all of these high-falutin' recommendations, I felt like I was missing out on the gravy train. Damn you people and your infernal influence on me!! I mean . . . thanks, I needed that. Lance . . . np-Jerry Lee Lewis, "Crazy Arms"
Re: k.d. lang (was Re: Heather Myles Injustice)
On Fri, 5 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: did Nashville actually abandon Lang? I mean, was she dropped, was her budget slashed, did radio or the club promoters turn against her? I don't know, and would really like to know why she moved away and into pop if it was for some reason other than just personal preference. Sorry to chime in late here, but I recall an interview around the time of "Ingenue" in which she simply claimed that "I lost my passion for country." The Patsy Cline fixation was over. Maybe because of all of the hullaballoo over eatings cows, but she sure brought that one on herself. Will Miner Denver, CO
looking for contacts in faraway places
I just talked to my travel agent today, and it looks like our tour group will be visiting the following places sometime this summer. I am unsure of the dates or anything as this is a real cut-rate, low-budget, company. But it should be a good time none the less. I'm curious about the music scene in these places. If anyone has any contacts, or don't miss tourist suggestions, please let me know OFF LIST. Alexandria, Egypt Poti, Georgia or Batumi, Georgia Cagliari, Italy Catania, Italy or Syracuse, Italy La Spezia, Italy Taranto, Italy Novorossisyk, Russia Valencia, Spain Golcuk, Turkey Yalta, Ukraine Jeff Wall http://www.twangzine.com The Webs least sucky music magazine 3421 Daisy Crescent - Va Beach, Va - 23456
Re: Summerteeth Trade
At 09:47 PM 2/5/99 -0500, you wrote: I have a CD copy of the new Wilco album Summerteeth. I'll make cassette copies for trade. E-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I really hate this. That disc is due out in March sometime. Although I have no intention of buying it, listening to it, or even reading about it if I can possibly help it, to bottleg the sumbitch crosses even my weakly defined boundries of good taste and ethics. Don't do it. Jeff Wall http://www.twangzine.com The Webs least sucky music magazine 3421 Daisy Crescent - Va Beach, Va - 23456
New Ian Tyson album
Just a quick note to say that Ian Tyson's new album, Lost Herd, is now out in Canada (on the estimable Stony Plain label, for which I flack and toot horns). Ol' Eon is back for the first collection of new material since Eighteen Inches of Rain in 1994 (apart from the best-of collection All the Good Uns, which had two new songs). Fans will know what to expect - fionely crafted songs about the real west, rather than the myth. The songs were cut in Nashville and Toronto -Ian hates both places with a passion, but he knows where the players are!) The record will be released in the US by Vanguard in March; hard-core fans who can't wait may care to e-mail Stony Plain ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), And if some of you would like to read the (ahem, modest cough) brilliantly hand-crafted, updated and un-hype-like bio material by yours truly, in which Ian talks about his gloomy take on the changing west, please e-mail me, and it'll be there in a flash. Yours truly Richard PS: Now planning his road trip to SXSW. Where's this so-called fluff list that covers this, and Twangfest, and the fashion sense of today's country icons?
There must be an answer to this one...
I've been noting Joe Gracey's sterling defence of the Mac (I've got one too), but I wonder if it's the fault of this machine (an LC 520) that I when I get the Digest all Mike Hays' and Buddy Rocket's posts come twice - one in English and one in complete, utter, and total gibberish. The English ones are usually thoughtful and/or amusing; the others are a pain in the butt 'cos you've gotta scroll through them, and they're always MUCH longer than the English version. Is there a computer whiz who can explain, in English, why this is so and what, if anything, I can do about it. Cheers, Richard NP Ian Tyson, Lost Herd.
Re: Damnations TX (was Re: best so far
On Fri, 5 Feb 1999, JP Riedie wrote: Though it makes me paranoid to be of the same mind as Yates twice in one month, I just can't help but say "I told you so" to all you meanies who accused me of hyping this band last summer Now don't feel *too* vindicated there, John. After all, I believe you were rightly taken to task when you said Amy and Deborah harmonized better than the Louvins. Yeah, they're good, but they're not demi-gods ya know.g--don
Re: Damnations TX (was Re: best so far
On Sat, 6 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been raving about this band for two years now. Glad to see there's finally a band we can ALL agree on. g Yeah, right. I bet when the record comes out there's gonna be some notable P2 naysayers. We've *never* been able to agree on anything (not even on the general worthlessness of Kenny Rogers), and I think if we ever did, we'd just have to shut the list down. After all, what would be the point of carrying on?g--don
Re: What's that Mag? (was: Macs..beating)
Barry Mazor wrote: Oh, sigh..I avoid talking about this much here, but some folks know. I'm editor-in-chief of Advanced Imaging snip So I'll be down for the Austin madness as per usual. Barry M. Ah ha! Using all them brains for something besides a hat rack, then! I'll see you here, let us hope. If I know how to open an image in Photoshop, does that qualify me for a free subscription? -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Re: k.d. lang (was Re: Heather Myles Injustice)
Will Miner wrote: Sorry to chime in late here, but I recall an interview around the time of "Ingenue" in which she simply claimed that "I lost my passion for country." The Patsy Cline fixation was over. Maybe because of all of the hullaballoo over eatings cows, but she sure brought that one on herself. ya know, I think k.d. just ran into basically the same wall that a lot of us have run into in one form or another over the years. She made it deeper into alien territory than most, but so did yoakum and Ely and several of them in those days and it just didn't pan out as well as we all hoped. There was no way she was gonna make those kind of records just to get into the charts. -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Re: Richard Linda Thompson
Wrote Carl Z Richard Thompson has argued that both the writing and recording of SOTL preceded the events that led to the breakup of the marriage, FWIW. On the other hand, the tour to promote the record happened while they were breaking up and apparently was pretty tense. Oh indeed it was; I promoted their show at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern, and it was hell. But to hear the songs from Shoot Out the Lights sung with tears pouring down Linda's cheeks, to clean up the dressing room after food was thrown in the intermission, and to deal with the band members (particularly Dave Mattacks, the drummer) who were both embarrassed and upset by the domestic unravelling going on all around them wasn't much fun. Another sadness was that Linda had been forced to leave her new baby, only seven or eight weeks old, back in England, to do the tour. Oddly enough, their manager at the time, Jo Lustig, begged promoters along the tour (myself included) to take Richard and the band on their own. Not knowing the real circumstances, and knowing that Richard Linda together were a much bigger draw than Richard on his own (at that time), I refused, and presumably other promoters were equally resistant; I sorta feel badly about that now, but all we were told was that Linda was having voice troubles. After the Horseshoe date was done, Linda stayed in Toronto and the band went on without her; the next evening I had the memorable experience of going to another club to hear Amos Garrett, along with Kate Anna McGarrigle, Sylvia Tyson, and Linda... I think the Toronto date may have been the last one they did together, although there may have been one other, three or four days later, in Detroit. Ah, yep, those were the days... Richard NP: Shoot out the Lights...it's still a hard record to listen to for me!
Washington DC/Baltimore area
Sorry to waste bandwidth with this, but before my great computer crash last week, I believe I glanced at a post about a new live music series in the DC or Baltimore area. If I wasn't hallucinating, could the person that posted that info please send me the info again? I would really appreciate it. Joyce
Re: An innocent in Austin
At 03:57 PM 2/6/99 -0500, you wrote: "No," said the lady's brother, "You don't understand. We're gay" Somehow, the statement - given the city, the setting, the music, the ample young woman, and Brad's warning - rendered both of us speechless. Yeah!! Bring 'em on. Although I ain't gay, but might consider it if the money was right. I say screw it. Americans, as a nation and a people, have way too much emotional baggage for our own good. For a country which was founded on the premise of freedom, we sure do seem to be a sexually repressed bunch. Knock down the barriers, kick down the closet doors. Be homo and be proud or be hetro and be proud too. I don't care, just be yourself, and be proud to be you. Now throwing across the room in total distaste: Wacoworld. What the hell is this supposed to be? Somewhere, a tupperware bowl died to make this disc. A waste of good tupperware. Jeff Wall http://www.twangzine.com The Webs least sucky music magazine 3421 Daisy Crescent - Va Beach, Va - 23456
Richard Thompson
Let me also put in a good word for PDLS. It's probably my favorite RL album, although they're all good (except maybe Sunnyvista). Also, I'd agree with Amy. If Rt isn't the greatest guitar player in the history of rock, he is among the 5 or 10 best. To see him live is to have your mind blown every time. Lance, if you get the three disc comp, Check out the live Cavalry Cross or actually any of the live electric tunes. The guitar on it all wailing. Also, if anyone has access to a live electric bootleg from the Amnesia tour, RT was really wailing like a motherfucker on that tour, which he doesn't do on every tour. Some tours he really seems to want to play guitar and others he lays back. As I recall, "Gypsy Love Songs" from that tour was a serious guitar work out and the whole thing rocked (Kenny Arnoff played drums on some of the dates). Saw the Chicago show, awesome, much better than the "Daring Adventures Tour" from a guitar standpoint. Jake Jake London
Re: I called Dylan Judas and created rock 'n' roll history
A former Midland student has been revealed as the heckler who experts believe changed the course of pop history when he cried "Judas!" during a Bob Dylan concert. Yeah, right. And I was the guy who yells "Whippin' Post!" in the Allman Brothers Band At Fillmore East. . . And I'm the guy who yells "Freebird" at EVERY concert. It's Pavlovian, honest. Slim Man, and I thought I ran into Beatle Bob at a lot of shows-- Slim's got him beat by a mile! g Larry
Re: Richard Linda Thompson
Another strong Thompson fan here--since all the way back. Yes l'il punksters, I played Fairport Convention on the radio fromwhen they were first new. (Does this qualify me as a one-time "fucking hippie"? It's well-known that Unhalfbricking and What We Did on Our Holidays sound exactly like "We Built This City" after allso I must have had bad taste in advance...Does this make me STILL a fukcking hippie? Or the other kind? A non-fucking hippie? A fucking music fan? Verbose? ) Meanwhile, tapes of that last Richard and Linda tour show some of the battles creeping out onto the stage. The May '82 Bottom Line show, right here in greater Green-Witch Village, is one of those shows. Twang content: Richard performs "Hony Tonk Blue;" he almost always did Hank Williams and Jerry Lee Lewis then--in a desperate attempt, soon to be fulfilled, to go fairly utterly American. (Never 100%!)... Anyway, at one point the audience calls, as per usual, for Richard's Brit folk-rock anthem. Meet on the Ledge"..and Linda yells back, dripping, "Meet on the Ledge! You want Mett on the Ledge? All I ever got was Meat in the Fridge!' They then proceed to offer up a then-new Richard song Linda refers to as "Don't Ron-Reagan Our Love(that was, hinbt, "Don't Renege on our Love"... Thought you'd like to know. Barry
Re: Wanted:Wilco
In a mess I have an advance of XTC's "Apple Venus Vol. 1" What the heck is that record about? Greatest hits, or what? Man I love XTC. dan
