Re: Bramletts
In a message dated 3/11/99 8:41:03 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't believe Randall Bramlett is direct kin, but I could be wrong. no, i think you're right. i believe his last name is spelled differently--"bramblett."
dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
Well, I went and listened to 'the Mountain' (Steve Del) in the car at a decent volume and I want to ammend my earlier comments. This is a great record . . . not a good one. Really excellent performances and sounds. ANd the songwriting, while tailored to the outfit, is first rate as usual. Which leads me to the (rhetorical?) question: Can anyone top Steve Earle for artist of the decade?? When you put: Train a'comin' Feel Alright El Corazon the Mountain back to back to back to back, and then consider his far reaching influence as producer/label head/guest musician . . . I would be hard pressed to choose anyone else (Especially Alejandro, his talent not taken for granted, but just doesn't match up in my book) for this rediculous honor. I am sure people will offer many opinions, but can any single artist offer this combination of talent, songwriting, bandleading, producing, and far reaching commercial appeal?? Maybe I am a bit early for this discussion, but it is prompted by the release of The Mountain, so thanks for your patience. -jim ps -- I gave the Damnations another spin and still wasn't impressed . . . while with an additional listening of Kelly Willis 'What I Deserve' I found myself more and more pleased. Not blown away, but pleased. pps - 'Rushmore' is IMHO my favorite use of music EVER in a film. The combination of the original score and the in-your-face AND amazingly contemporary sounding Stones/Cat Stevens/Small Faces/Who stuff just makes me crazy with happiness!!
Chicago Calendar
You're on your own next week, kids. I'll be in Austin. Tix go on sale at noon Saturday for Wilco at the Riv 5/7. HAVE FUN! Special days copped from Heather's Li'l Country Calendar, available for $10 from The Record Roundup, 2034 W. Montrose ***(ATTN Postcarders: If you don't know who these people are, trust me, you will enjoy finding out.)*** *= new or revised since last time *3/11: Pine Valley Cosmonauts salute Bob Wills at the Hideout 3/11: The Big Hello at Gunther Murphy's 3/11: Fred Eaglesmith at FitzGeralds 3/11: NDTV (repeat): Vic Chesnutt and Lambchop on Conan 3/11: Darden Smith with Greg Trooper at Schubas 3/11: Wilco instore at Tower Records on Clark, 8 p.m. 3/11: Salt n Pepa at House of Blues 3/12: Jack Kerouac's birthday 3/12: The V-Roys and the Texas Rubies at the Hideout 3/12: Brave Combo (the Aristotillian ideal wedding band) at FitzGeralds *3/12: Blind Boys of Alabama at the Old Town School; The Campbell Brothers Sacred Steel Guitars open 3/12: Dan Bern at 8; Split Lip Rayfield and Slobberbone at 10 at Schubas 3/13: V-Roys at FitzGeralds 3/13/1975: George and Tammy divorce 3/13: Gladys Knight w/The Temptations at Arie Crown (sold out) 3/14: Liz Phair at Lounge Ax 3/14-15: Joe Henry at Schubas; Josh Rouse opens *3/16: Devil in a Woodpile at the Chicago Cultural Center (noon birthday salute to mandolinist Yank Rachel) 3/16: RELS- Terry Allen, Jeff Beck, Mojo Nixon, Chris Smither; RE-ISH Meat Puppets, Graham Parker, Television 3/18: Birthday of Charley Pride and Wilson Pickett 3/19: NDTV: Steve Earle the Del McCoury Band on Conan *3/19: Songs Ohia at the Empty Bottle 3/19: Smog at Lounge Ax 3/20: Lyle Lovett at Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, IL, birthplace of my mother 3/20: Peter Rowan and Tony Rice, with Danny Barnes (Bad Livers) opening, at the Old Town School *3/20: Baxter at the Heartland Cafe 3/22: Birthday of Charlie Poole 3/23: RELS: Olivia Tremor Control, Terry Allen, the Mary Janes, Mary Lee's Corvette, John Dee Graham, Bill Lloyd, Iggy Pop, Steve Wynn, Friends of Dean Martinez; RE-ISH Dave Edmunds, John Fahey, Sam Phillips 3/24-25: Freedy Johnson at Schubas; Chris Mills opens on the 25th 3/25: *XRT Benefit Concert - for The Neon Street Program For Homeless Youth * 1st WALTZ: LINE UP: Lonnie Brooks, Sugar Blue, The BoDeans' Sammy Llanas, Bob Griffin, Blondie Chaplin, Rick Danko, Alejandro Escovedo, Jon Langford, Ivan Neville, Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, Cemak Rice, Sonis Dada, Mavis Staples and Gary Yerkins 3/25: Freakwater at the Chicago Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. 3/25: Birthday of Marlee MacLeod, Robbie Fulks, Hoyt Axton and Aretha Franklin 3/25-26: Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band at the VIC 3/26: Tennessee Williams' birthday 3/26: Freakwater at Schubas 3/26: Olivia Tremor Control at Lounge Ax 3/26: Gladys Knight w/ The Temptations at Arie Crown 3/26: Devil in a Woodpile w/ Honeyboy Edwards ! at Metro 3/26: Dr. Demento plays Oshkosh, WI if yer lookin' for a road trip 3/27: Sleater Kinney at Metro 3/27: Tentative: Sadies at Lounge Ax 3/27: Jimmy LaFave at FitzGeralds 3/27: Rufus Wainright at Park West 3/28: Sons of the Never Wrong at Schubas *3/29: Texas Ruby Jane Baxter Miller and bassist Kent Kessler in a Chicago Cultural Center birthday salute to Reba McIntyre 3/29: Here Be Monsters at Schubas 3/30: RE-ISH Meat Puppets 3/31: Bob Egan at Schubas; birdog opens 3/31: Lefty Frizzell's birthday 4/1: NDTV - Wilco on Letterman 4/1: Anndrena Belcher (singer/storyteller/dressmaker from the Smokey Mountains) in the Honky Tonk Living Room at the Hideout 4/1-2: Kelly Willis band with Bruce Robinson at Schubas *4/2: Birthday of Emmylou Harris and Marvin Gaye *4/3: Johnny Horton's birthday *4/4: Muddy Waters' birtday; Spring Forward 4/4: Dick Dale at House of Blues *4/6: Merle Haggard's birthday 4/6: RELS: Tom Petty, Paul K; RE-ISH--Marvin Gaye, Meat Puppets *4/7: Birthday of Billie Holiday and Bobby Bare 4/8 Chris Mills and, from S.F,. Red Meat at the Hideout 4/8: Elliott Smith at Metro, Internet-only TixMonster *4/8: Buckwheat Zyedeco at House of Blues *4/9: Carl Perkins' birthday 4/9 Sparklehorse w/Varnaline at Double Door 4/9-10: Vic Chesnutt at Schubas *4/10: Koko Taylor at FitzGeralds 4/10: Old 97s at Double Door *4/12: Birthday of Vince Gill and David Letterman 4/13: RELS: Mandy Barnett, Tom Petty; RE-ISH-- Bruce Springsteen *4/14: Peter Case w/Robbie Fulks at FitzGeralds *4/14: Loretta Lynn's birthday 4/14: FREE 10th Anniversary show at Schubas--Anna Egge 7:30, Casolando 9:30 4/14: Sebadoh w/Verbena at Metro *4/15: Birthday of A.P. Carter and Roy Clark; Titanic sinks 4/15: Deanna Varagona in the Honky Tonk Living Room at the Hideout 4/17: Kate Anna McGarrigle at The Old Town School *4/19: Anniversary of the first broadcast of the National Barn Dance, 1924 4/20: RELS: Alejandro Escovedo; RE-ISH--Mekons *4/20 Gomez at Double Door *4/21: Ira Louvin's birthday *4/22: Alejandro Escovedo
need Richard Buckner interview
Hey Bob Soron or somebody else. Can you send me a private e-mail with the recent Buckner interview where he is so surly?? -jim ps -- I posted that SPIN review of Wilco a few days ago in the midst of my rant and neither Purcell nor anyone else seems to have noticed. Damn those kill files!! g
Re: Bramletts
In a message dated 3/11/99 8:41:03 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Delaney and Bonnie does anyone else out there think db's elektra and atco lps, only one in the former case, were among the best rootsy records of the late '60s and early '70s? motel shot, in particular, captured a rural southern vibe that goes back quite a ways. i was lucky enough to be one of the weasil's sitting onstage at the legends show at fan fair '97. george jones, merle haggard, and johnny paycheck headlined the morning portion. at one point the three of them did a song together--a first, or so said jones. but i digress. bonnie bramlett was waiting in the wings during the afternoon set, which featured hank thompson and kitty wells. when wells strolled out like the unassuming queen that she is, bramlett's heart could hardly stand it. she started bawling uncontrollaby--convulsing with tears of joy. it was a very touching moment, and proof positive that the much-maligned fan fair has more than its share of epiphanies. bill f-w
Re: Bramletts
Yup, for one release a couple of years ago. I believe it was titled time iceman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/11/99 9:55:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bekka, their kid, Wasn't she also in Fleetwood Mac for a while too?
Kelly Willis (was Re: The Mountain (LONG w/1999 Reviews)
(i.e. Real: Tom T. Hall Project and Rig Rock Deluxe) and her duet w/ Farrar on Rex's Blues on the Red Hot Bothered. It is weird, she must be the single greatest compilations-related artist of all time, all 3 of those songs are just incredible. dan
Re: need Richard Buckner interview
At 12:27 AM -0500 on 3/12/99, Jim wrote: Hey Bob Soron or somebody else. Can you send me a private e-mail with the recent Buckner interview where he is so surly?? I've already trashed it. Mebbe someone else? ps -- I posted that SPIN review of Wilco a few days ago in the midst of my rant and neither Purcell nor anyone else seems to have noticed. Damn those kill files!! g I just thought it was a particularly intense deja vu. And since I have nothing nice to say about Wilco, I didn't say anything at all... g np - fetch with my cat Bob
Buck Owens story
This may have already been discussed, but did anybody catch the fine article about Buck Owens in Salon magazine? Here's the Web address: http://www.salonmagazine.com/bc/1999/02/23bc3.html Enjoy! Ron Warnick
Miss America thread ...
My girlfriend and I were discussing this over a few beers, and I figured it might be a fun thread here. Anyway, we both agreed that the Miss America pageant was stilted and boring with its musical numbers. We thought it might be fun someday to see an innocuous-looking contestant don a leather jacket, strap on a Fender Telecaster and rip into a version of the Pretenders' "Precious" on prime time TV. What song would you like to see a Miss America candidate perform and get you to jump out of your seat? I came up with a few ... Neil Young's "Hey Hey My My (Into the Black)" Joan Jett's "Do You Wanna Touch" Hole's "Miss World" or "Doll Parts" "Harper Valley PTA" I know you all can do better than that. C'mon ... let's hear a few and have some fun! Ron Warnick
Guacamole
Hate to start a food thread, but I'm needing a good guacamole recipe. Me and the missus got some of it figured out, but what we've attempted is missing something. Any suggestions? Ron Warnick
Re: Bramletts
Delaney and Bonnie does anyone else out there think db's elektra and atco lps, only one in the former case, were among the best rootsy records of the late '60s and early '70s? motel shot, in particular, captured a rural southern vibe that goes back quite a ways. bill f-w Those WERE great soulful albumsthere was a time, that time, when Delaney and Bonnie (and "friends" were about the ultra of the ultra...on tour with Clapton (as Mr./ Wall put it before he takes ;eave of us "before he sucked")..and the Crickets, and George Harrison.. all on a neverending infamous road tour, sometimes overlapping and joining he same-time never-ending "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour of Joe Cocker and Leon Russell...I'm sure the entire gang can be dismissed in half a breath as f. hippies now...and some will, but boy, they also made some music amidst al of that out-of-favor behavior. (Trivia memory: The Delaney and Bonnie Friends LP with the Rolls Royce on the cover and boots sticking out...That was Albert Grossman's Rolls and Mr. Bob Dylan's feetDid I mention that the cover of the Stone's "Get Yer Ya Yas Out" from same frantic 1970 period features another Dylan salute--- jewels and binoculars hang from the head of that mule!) Barry..
Re: Bramletts
PS: So Damon ain't related to anybody neither? It's all so confusing. Barry
Gerald Collier
For those Gerald collier fans out there, the Official Web Site is up and running! Please visit us at http://www.geraldcollier.com The new CD is available exclusively from this site and we are even offering some hard to find back-catalog stuff as well! Enjoy! Doug Niman ICQ #1530192
Re: twanglife after 50, 60, 70 ...
particularly after 50 (examples include: Frank Lloyd Wright, he was just getting started at 80 i love that kid
Bad Livers
Speaking of George Jones and that bandaid they put on him, I got an e-mail from Mr Congeniality himself, Mark Rubin. He wanted me to say hi to the p2 folks and to mention that he's updated the Bad Liver pages and plans on doing so pretty damn regularly. He's also included more responses to their "forum" as well. The site is worth checking out for the forum alone. That's the part where all the drunken dickheads write to Mr Congeniality and ask "how come you don't kiss our ass?" Mark can come off kind of dickish himself at times, but at least he's consistant. He stands up for what he believes in and if you don't agree with him, that's fine, you don't have to. I want to have his baby. The bad livers web address is: http://www.hyperweb.com/badlivers/ Mr Congenialities home page is at http://www.markrubin.com/ Drop in and say hi. There will also be an interview with Danny Barnes in the Sayafuckinara issue of the Twangzine. Much obliged. Jeff Wall http://www.twangzine.com The Webs least sucky music magazine 3421 Daisy Crescent - Va Beach, Va - 23456
Re: Guacamole
but I'm needing a good guacamole recipe. good ripe cali avo... mash dip (dash or two of tabasco wouldn't hurt)
Re: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
In a message dated 3/12/99 5:25:51 AM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Which leads me to the (rhetorical?) question: Can anyone top Steve Earle for artist of the decade?? Dave Alvin (can I get an "Amen" from Miss Marie, there?) Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
Angry Johnny March dates
Band: Angry Johnny the Killbillies Label: Tar Hut Booking: Pop Booking Mar 12 - Above Club, Worchester, MA* Mar 13 - Baystate, Easthampton MA* Mar 17 - Sadlacks, Raleigh, NC Mar 18 - Humble Pie, Raleigh, NC* Mar 19 - Tastee World, Athens, GA* Mar 20 - Star Bar, Atlanta, GA* Mar 21 - Banditos, Richmond, VA Mar 26 - Lakeside Lounge, NYC Mar 27 - Mezza, Williamstown, MA *wsg The Drive By Truckers
Re: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
Jim writes: Which leads me to the (rhetorical?) question: Can anyone top Steve Earle for artist of the decade?? When you put: Train a'comin' Feel Alright El Corazon the Mountain back to back, etc. I'd agree with that, if we're talking about alternative country, big tent or small. But stepping away from it a bit, and using a freaking carnival tent, I'd make Earle share his pedestal with Richard Thompson (though I guess I'd make Thompson's decade end in the mid-90s). The point is that for me these two artists are very similar -- masterful songwriters and arrangers, killer vocals and guitar, and every song makes a point. Even though critics and fans have huge expectations for these two, they seldom issue a clunker, and their albums hang together as single works of art. Two of the greatest records of the past dozen years -- Thompson's "Rumor and Sigh" and Earle's "Train a Comin'." -- Terry Smith
RE: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
I haven't seen much to make me change my mind as far as AOTD honors go, and a fair amount, starting with The Key, to make me stick to my choice; if the Scruggs-Gill-Skaggs-Stuart-Krauss-? album actually gets out this year, that ought to just about nail it down, at least for me. ...can any single artist offer this combination of talent, songwriting, bandleading, producing, and far reaching commercial appeal?? I'll give Earle the edge on production, though Gill has now started to produce (Patty Loveless' version of "Wine, Women and Song" on the Tribute To Tradition album, and he's doing Sonya Isaacs' forthcoming solo album), but on the other hand, Gill is one of the best guitarists around and IMO is a good sight better on the mandolin. As for far reaching commercial appeal...g. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re: Guacamole
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hate to start a food thread, but I'm needing a good guacamole recipe. Me and the missus got some of it figured out, but what we've attempted is missing something. Any suggestions? You probably forgot to squeeze some lime juice in it.
Re: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
On Fri, 12 Mar 1999, Terry A. Smith wrote: guess I'd make Thompson's decade end in the mid-90s). The point is that for me these two artists are very similar -- masterful songwriters and arrangers, killer vocals and guitar, and every song makes a point. Even though critics and fans have huge expectations for these two, they seldom issue a clunker, and their albums hang together as single works of art. Two of the greatest records of the past dozen years -- Thompson's "Rumor and Sigh" and Earle's "Train a Comin'." -- Terry Smith well, I'd agree with this (re: rumour and sigh) and I gotta say that RT is one of my absolute heroes. Best show I ever saw was RT live (solo) at the Majestic Theater in Detroit in like 1992. Damn . . . But with the exception of Rumour and Sigh I don't think his records hold up as well as his songs. ANd I blame the production more than anything. I would still agree with Terry, if he had done anything that I liked in the last 5 years . . . but INdustry and a bunch of live bootlegs with Danny Thompson has left me a little wanting. Intriguing offering though, Terry. -jim
Re: Guacamole
The best is the simplest. Avocado has a really delicate flavor and light piquance all its own, too often masqued by way to much salsa-like stuff. Not to boast, but people rave, so try this. . .it's a bit different. . . Leave avocados on a south-facing windowsill until they're pretty mushy Mash them with a fork For each avocado, add 1/4 tsp lemon juice, an extra 1/4 tsp to the whole thing for the heckuvit 1/8 tsp Lawry's season salt per avocado 1/2 to 1 tsp minced onion Then cut up a firm, fresh tomato into the whole thing. Cut it up small that's it I like blue corn chips with it. Linda
Re: Guacamole
Please take it to twangfest. I need the byte space for my porn. Slim
**** Louisiana Hayride 50th Anniversary show - April 3rd **** and clip
Good morning all, Helping out with a good cause (music of course)! The Louisiana Hayride's Homecoming (50th Anniversary show) will be here April 3rd, starring Willie Nelson, Gov Jimmie Davis (100 yrs old!), Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Johnny Gimble, Jett williams, Merle Kilgore, Tilman Franks, Jerry Kennedy, Joe Osborn, D J Fontana, Reggie Young, Billy Sanford, Maggie Lewis Warwick, Felton Pruitt, Johnny Gimble!, KWKH DJ Frank Page, Bryan and Gordon Kennedy, Kenny Bill Stinson, Buddy Flett, and David Egan many more to be announced soon. The show will be at the newly renovated Municipal Auditorium (Shreveport, LA), home of the original Hayride, a beautiful hall that holds 3,000. It will be broadcast on select NPR stations across the country on April 17th. Tickets are $15, $25, $35 and are available at TicketMaster. If all goes well (wishful thinking, crossed fingers) they're gonna have one show a month and *possibly* syndicated TV (NOW we're talkin')!!! *** FYI - A very special souvenir booklet, full color, 5,000 one-time printing, will be sent to all NPR stations and special European outlets that have interest in the Hayride. Ad space is being sold for this booklet and the DEADLINE is March 20 (artwork by 3/22). Those buying ad space receive complimentary VIP tickets to the show. *** Anyone interested in placing an ad in this special souvenir booklet (tax deductible options), please E-mail me off-list. Let's hope this is a success, the possibilities are mind-boggling. I'm sure everyone's thinking about who you'd LOVE to see appear on this show each month!!! ~~~ I've included a recent story which tells about the efforts of Maggie (Lewis) and Alton Warwick to restore the Hayride, my apologies if this story has already been posted: *Couple seeks to restore Hayride to its former glory* (Tuesday, January 19, 1999) By Mary Foster Associated Press writer SHREVEPORT, La. - Almost 40 years have passed since the sounds of the Louisiana Hayride floated out over the bayous and swamps of its home state, then west to the little towns and ranches of Texas, north and east to the hardscrabble farms of Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and points beyond. The live radio shows packed the Municipal Auditorium on Saturday nights and had people dancing on their porches, in their living rooms and in honky-tonks and churches around the country. The Hayride was Elvis Presley's first national stage and launched the careers of some of country music's biggest names. Now Maggie and Alton Warwick are hoping to bring the Hayride back on a regular broadcast as it was back then. "It's amazing how many people have stories about the Hayride," said Maggie Warwick, who first listened to the program as a west Texas teenager and later performed on the show. "So many people remember the shows, being there or listening to them on the radio. It was a big part of our lives." From 1948 to 1960 the Hayride blossomed in the region still known as the "Ark- La-Tex," a mix of cultures that included hillbilly, Western swing, blues, gospel, jazz and pop music. "People think hillbilly is a derogatory term now," said Tillman Franks, a Hayride alumnus. "Back then it was just the kind of music a lot of people liked. They called it country and western later to try to dress it up, but it was pretty darn good when it was plain old hillbilly." Aired live on 50,000-watt KWKH radio,the show was relayed nationally by CBS and overseas by Armed Forces Radio. As Saturday night entertainment, it was addictive. "We had the only radio around and people came from all over to listen to the Hayride," John LeBlanc of Lafayette remembered. "We lived way out in the middle of nowhere, but come Saturday night the yard was full of pickups and our old Philco was playing full-blast." The Shreveport Municipal Auditorium bustled every Saturday night with people jamming the aisles for music, comedy and contests all wrapped in a down-home atmosphere. "They used to give away prizes. I guess they were from the sponsors," said architect Bill Weiner, who attended as a teenager. "I won it one night and I remember I got a bunch of stuff that seems pretty funny now -- loaves of bread, pots and pans, some dishes -- things a teenager wouldn't even take now." It was on the Municipal Auditorium stage that Hank Williams built his reputation in the early 1950s, followed by Johnny Cash, Slim Whitman and Johnny Horton. Elvis Presley started out earning $18 a show at the Hayride. Three years later, for his final performance, the show had to be moved from the 3,200-seat auditorium to the State Fair Grounds for the 10,000 teenage girls wanting to see The King. "The gyrating rotary troubadour was seldom if ever heard by an audience, screaming every time he moved," the Shreveport Times reported the next day. "One of the finest displays of mass hysteria in Shreveport history." It was at the Hayride in 1956 that producer Horace Logan tried to quiet the frenzied
Re: **** Louisiana Hayride 50th Anniversary show - April 3rd **** and clip
In a message dated 3/12/99 8:02:10 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Louisiana Hayride's Homecoming (50th Anniversary show) will be here April 3rd, starring Willie Nelson, Gov Jimmie Davis (100 yrs old!), Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Johnny Gimble, Jett williams, Jett Williams? Can someone please explain how this incredibly untalented hack who is obviously riding on her chromosome coattails gets so much attention? Have you ever heard her try to sing. ACK!!! Slim
Hank III (Boston content)
According to this week's Boston Phoenix, Hank Williams III will be at TT the Bear's in Cambridge on Wednesday, April 14th. --Jon Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wollaston, Massachusetts
RE: **** Louisiana Hayride 50th Anniversary show - April 3rd **** and clip
Jett Williams? Can someone please explain how this incredibly untalented hack who is obviously riding on her chromosome coattails gets so much attention? "Hello, stranger." "Why, hello, stranger." "Say, do you mind if I ask a question and then answer it myself?" -- Stanley Brothers, "Still Trying To Get To Little Rock"
Re: **** Louisiana Hayride 50th Anniversary show - April 3rd **** and clip
Mighty grumpy today, ain't ya, Slim? Keep it up and you'll be taking my title away. g Jim, smilin' and decidely not grumpy
Re: Guacamole
Here's what Deborah Madison has to say on the subject. I nearly always trust her--to me, there is no higher cookbook goddess. I served this at a party and people were *very* enthusiastic about it. 1/3 c. finely diced white onion or scallion 1/4 c. chopped cilantro 2 med. tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 or 2 serrano chiles, finely diced salt 3 large Haas avocados juice or 1 or 2 limes Reserve a few tsp. of onions, cilantro and chile as garnish. Grind or chop the rest of the onion, cilantro and chile with salt, until it's a rough paste. Peel the avocados and mash them with a fork. Add onion mixture and tomatoes, and season to taste with lime juice and salt. --Jamie S. P.S. Although it's heresy, lemon juice will work, too. The flavor is quite different, but also good. P.P.S. Sudden rush of guilt...shouldn't this be on the fluff list? Oh well, the deed is done now. g [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Mountain Stage Broadcast Schedule
MARCH/APRIL BROADCAST LISTINGS** THESE ARE THE NATIONAL FEED DATES--PROGRAM IS BROADCAST 2 DAYS LATER ON WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC RADIO AT 3:00PM AND REPEATED ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY NIGHT AT 8PM-- CHECK WEBSITE (www.wvpubrad.org) CARRIAGE LIST FOR OTHER STATIONS DAYS AND TIMES OF BROADCAST O3/12/99Encore RICKY SKAGSS KENTUCKY THUNDER LOUDON WAINWRIGHT GREG GREENWAY KEVIN JOHNSON 03/19/99Encore BETH NEILSEN CHAPMAN RADNEY FOSTER ANDY BEY MATTHEW RYAN RICHARD GOLDMAN DON DIXON 03/26/99Encore ALTAN WHISKEYTOWN SIXTEEN HORSEPOWER JOHN HAMMOND 04/02/99LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO DEBORAH COLEMAN THRILLSEEKERS TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA 04/09/99BRUCE COCKBURN J.P.P. (Finnish string band) FREIGHT HOPPERS JAZZ MANDOLIN PROJECT GABRIEL DONOHOE 04/16/99LUTHER "GUITAR JR." JOHNSON BURLAP TO CASHMERE ROSIE FLORES CHIP TAYLOR PAUL THORN 04/23/99RUSTED ROOT MICHELLE LEWIS STEVE EARLE DEL MCCOURY BAND In the Chicago area, "Mountain Stage" is on WDCB, College of DuPage radio, 90.9 fm, Fridays 7-9 p.m. I think tonight's show is Cry Cry Cry / Jay Ungar Molly Mason / Genghis Angus / Julie Buddy Miller (WDCB runs the shows a week after the feed) (I think). TWM
RE: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
At 07:52 AM 3/12/99 -0500, you wrote: if the Scruggs-Gill-Skaggs-Stuart-Krauss-? album actually gets out this year, that ought to just about nail it down, at least for me. When the Scruggs-Gill-Skaggs-Stuart-Krauss album comes out, it will be a sad, sad, day for music. How can you ever top a bill like that? maybe Scruggs-Gill-Skaggs-Stuart-Krauss-Sparks? or Scruggs-Gill-Skaggs-Stuart-Krauss-Martin? Once the fellers release it you will see a backlash of mythical proportions in Nashville. We'll have everyone doing straight Bluegrass records. Diamond Rio, Blackhawk, Garth, Brooks Dunn, John Anderson, Garth 'punkinhead' Brooks, Dolly, Emmylou, etc. It will be the true Uncloudy Day. Dogs and Cats will get along, Democrats and Republicans, Vanderbilt fans and Tennessee fans. The wolf will lie down with the sheep. Mr Jesus will come back down on his hot rod of holiness. Because after this disc, what can God do to top himself? Jeff Wall http://www.twangzine.com The Webs least sucky music magazine 3421 Daisy Crescent - Va Beach, Va - 23456
RE: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
Jeff: Because after this disc, what can God do to top himself? Well, if it's the righteous arm of Old-Testament-destruction Yahweh, he might start off by ridding the world of Diamond Rio and Blackhawk. The rest can be saved on the Ark of Twang g. --junior
RE: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
Well, if it's the righteous arm of Old-Testament-destruction Yahweh, he might start off by ridding the world of Diamond Rio and Blackhawk. Blackhawk is utterly unmeritorious, but by God, if you want to get to Diamond Rio, you're going to have to get past me and Louise Kyme - and buddy, let me tell you, she is tough. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re: African American violin players I worship
I'm with you here, Dan, 100%. 2 Regina Carter: the queen is a monster. Check her out on the String Trio of New York's Octagon and tell me you know a stronger player. She also plays in Quartett Indigo was featured on a Mark dresser Cd and has done some smooth jazz records, but is happily dumping that last habit of late. I saw Regina play a Cassandra Wilson concert (my honey was playing, or I wouldn't have been there) and every time she soloed I just kept saying, "Damn, she's good!" and I kept getting happier and happier. She's that higher level of player. Delightful. And LeRoy Jenkins Billy Bang: more great bearers of the AACM flame. That organization has fostered some of the most original and iconoclastic players I've heard. (It's also fostered some really self-indulgent ninnies, musically speaking, but no need to dwell on that here.) Kelly
Slobberbone in Newport
Sometimes I feel irrelevant or out-of-step singing my generally serious and heartfelt songs with my band for people who'd rather hear covers or party music. And then I see Slobberbone play their asses off last night for a smallish (but very enthusiastic) crowd of 30 or so, wearing their hearts on their sleeves and Brent singing every word like it's his last, and it makes me proud to at least try. Fuck irony. First half of show with acoustic guitar, banjo, and fiddle; second half rawk. Both halves equally excellent, don't miss them. Excellent new song inspired by the thought that there is one guy who paints "Trust Jesus" on every highway overpass in America (actually, all the new songs were promising). Cool covers of Powderfinger and Breakin' The Law. Loud, raw. Split Lip Rayfield were good at times, got sort of monotonous after a while. Ironically, their best songs were the slower, quieter ones. Hating my job even more so than usual after a show like that, Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
Re: The Mountain
Jerry Curry wrote: Really? Really? You don't find either _Train A' Comin_ nor _The Mountain_ adverturesome? Wow, I find both of them to be much more interesting and diverse both lyrically and stylistically than his electric stuff. Train, yes; Mountain, no. Frankly, I'd prefer to never see Steve with an electric instrument or electric band ever again. Both _Train Mnt._ are desert island discs for me while I'd be willing to lose all of his others sans _Guitar Town_. Yeah, that's a close call between his string band and electric sides. I didn't think he could top his first post-jail show at The Vic with the string band, but his electric show at the Metro months later was unreal. Tie ballgame, I guess. Dave np: Chris Whitley - Dirt Floor *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
Re: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
Jeff: Because after this disc, what can God do to top himself? Well, if it's the righteous arm of Old-Testament-destruction Yahweh, he might start off by ridding the world of Diamond Rio and Blackhawk. The rest can be saved on the Ark of Twang g. --junior Oo, oo, oo, let him get Restless Heart too. Please?
RE: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
Jon: Blackhawk is utterly unmeritorious, but by God, if you want to get to Diamond Rio, you're going to have to get past me and Louise Kyme - and buddy, let me tell you, she is tough. Hoowee, "utterly unmeritorious" is the nicest thing one can say g. Guess I'll just leave the Rio boys to Louise... Btw, Jon, I must confess I'm hearing more and more mainstream Nashville cuts that strike me as good, respectable stuff these days. Maybe there *is* a trend Yesterday , for ex., I heard that Trisha song, "Powerful Thing" (or whatever the title is) and thought it was an entirely enjoyable sort of pop-twang number, nice fiddle line, etc. Better than a lot of what I've heard in recent times --junior
RE: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
On Fri, 12 Mar 1999, Ph. Barnard wrote: Btw, Jon, I must confess I'm hearing more and more mainstream Nashville cuts that strike me as good, respectable stuff these days. This must be make-nice week or something. First, we're kissing and making up with all of the Tupelo fans, and now we're going to play kissy-face with Jon. Is this so that everyone will get along at SXSW? Will Miner Denver, CO
Re: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
Jeff Wall writes: They put on a good live show. Yes they are popish, but I love Henry's voice. I think they have suffered a lot from production. I would like to see them do a straight Bluegrass album. I think you might be suprised. I'm with Jeff here. Normally I find them insufferable, but their semi-bluegrass cover of "Wild Horses" was one of a mere *three* songs that I liked on that godawful "Stone Country" album that came out last year (the other two were Possum doing "Time Is On My Side" and Nanci Griffith doing "No Expectations"). I think they have a good bluegrass album in them somewhere if they have the guts to follow through with it. --Jon Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wollaston, Massachusetts
RE: Hank III (Boston content)
-Original Message- According to this week's Boston Phoenix, Hank Williams III will be at TT the Bear's in Cambridge on Wednesday, April 14th. --Jon Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wollaston, Massachusetts Actually, Mike Ireland was going to play with him in Pittsburgh, but he's not playing. I heard (and this is pretty unsubstaintiated) that there was an article about him in rolling Stone that talked about his excessive drug use, and that his family staged an intervention, effectively canceling the tour. Joyce
RE: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
On Fri, 12 Mar 1999, Ph. Barnard wrote: So Will, are you gonna be in Austin for the kissy-face convention?? Nah, I dont do that summer of love kinda stuff. I'm staying home for the kickboxing tournament. Will Miner Denver, CO
SXSW news
From yesterday's Austin Chronicle: If you've sprung for a wristband (currently still available at all Star Tickets outlets, albeit at the increased price of $95), you're most likely interested in the latest on which acts are playing SXSW proper, like say for instance Tom Waits (!!), who has confirmed as a festival showcase as we go to press: Saturday night, March 20, at the Paramount Theatre. Both SXSW and Waits' new label, Epitaph (on which the singer's first album in years, Mule Variations, comes out on April 27) estimate that this will be the stage-shy artist's first public performance (headlining) in eight years. Quite a coup. "Absolutely," says SXSW creative director Brent Grulke. "His first show in years. I understand Jody Denberg may have put the bug in his ear, to which I can only say, 'Thanks.' We should all say thanks to Jody." Word has it that Denberg, who flew out to the Bay Area to interview Waits a few weeks ago, mentioned the conference and suggested the singer come out to preview his new album. Apparently it worked. (Denberg is preparing for SXSW by vacationing in Mexico -- lucky stiff -- so we couldn't thank him or confirm this story.) Grulke says the Waits showcase, which will take place after the last film at the SXSW Film Festival Saturday night (11-11:30pm), will be a ticketed showcase, and that a very limited number of tickets will be made available Friday, March 19, with the rest going to badge- and wristband-holders. Both Grulke and Epitaph admit that not all the ticket details have been worked out yet, but remind fans to look on the festival Web site for updates. Meanwhile, there's Beth Orton who's recently been hospitalized, but is expected to recover and play the fest. Other names that might be of interest include former Dicks leader Gary Floyd, who's playing as part of his new band, Black Kali Ma, Jon Langford among the members of the Pine Valley Cosmonauts (presumably along with other Bloodshot Records acts), and Leon Russell'sspecial showcase guest Willie Nelson (the two will also be taping at Austin City Limits earlier in the evening and at KSGR for a live on-air performance in the afternoon). Oh, take note also of some sneakiness on the part of Social Distortion's Mike Ness, expected to play his showcase solo, before announcing that he's actually going to be backed by Rev. Horton Heat's backup boys. And that reminds me, Seattle's Verbena says their bass player can't make it, and we hear that Foo Fighter Dave Grohl, who produced the band's last album, may fill in. Maybe he'll also pal around with that Krist Novaselic guy who's here with L7.
Re: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 12-Mar-99 RE: dreaded artist of the d.. by "Ph. Barnard"@eagle.cc.u Actually, I've just been wondering to myself lately what's happening when I prefer new Trisha Yearwood cuts, for ex., to new Waco cuts, for ex. I don't think it's me that's changed, either! The Waco record, so far at least, seems pretty weak to me. I like "Corrupted" but too much of it is run of the mill bar rock. Carl Z.
Gary Floyd (was Re: SXSW news)
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 12-Mar-99 SXSW news by [EMAIL PROTECTED] Other names that might be of interest include former Dicks leader Gary Floyd, who's playing as part of his new band, Black Kali Ma Is this an acoustic or electric band? Floyd is one hellaciously talented singer and I hope to hear him do more acoustic stuff (though there's some excellent rawk on the Dicks' compilation worth checking out of you like political punk). Doesn't Innerstate have a new Floyd record out? Russ? Carl Z.
RE: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
I'm not going to be at SXSW - I reckon I'll make it one of these years, if only as the guy who holds Mark Wyatt's capes - so no kissy-face, I'm afraid. Interesting comments on Blackhawk, etc. Seems like a lot of people have their own exceptions to the general distaste for mainstream country acts Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Need info on weird SxSW thing...
Can anyone tell me anything else about this? Thanks. -- NW Friday, March 19th, 5:30 to 7:30 “By The Hand of the Father” A 20TH CENTURY JOURNEY (UN VIAJE DEL SIGLO VEINTE) A theatrical work-in-progress by About Productions WITH MUSIC BY ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO Sponsored by a2bmusic and National Council of La Raza
RE: Fragile Jewel Cases
It may just be my imagination but it seems to me that the jewel cases with clear trays have busted rings more often than the ones with the black trays and unfortunately I do not have extras of those. I don't think it's your imagination. Ryko's eye-catching green tinged cases break the most often for me, personally. That 'mats _All for Nothing_ clear 2cd case? Busted, by the fourth play. But this is impossible with the cardboard sleeve / plastic tray combinations Yep, treat your digipaks like gold. 2. Does anybody know of a source for the more exotic jewel cases? I've seen clear/colored cases at Tower Records for a decent price ($6 for 10), if you want to get a replacement stock set aside. Chris np: Maryanne, Your First Your Last Your Everything
RE: Fragile Jewel Cases
On Fri, 12 Mar 1999, Hill, Christopher J wrote: I don't think it's your imagination. Ryko's eye-catching green tinged cases break the most often for me, personally. That 'mats _All for Nothing_ clear 2cd case? Busted, by the fourth play. Ryko cases are the *worst*. I don't own a single Ryko case that's intact, and I've probably got dozens of Ryko discs. Most of them were broken from the day I brought them home Tom
PLAYLIST: Progressive Torch and Twang - March 9, 1999
- Playlist for Progressive Torch and Twang Tuesdays, 8 p.m. to midnight WDBM, 88.9 FM, G-4 Holden Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824 Your hosts: Doug Neal and Jamie DePolo Questions, comments? [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Roots rockin', hip-shakin', soul-swayin' music!" Playlist for March 9, 1999 As East Lansing and the rest of Mid-Michigan were buried in a late winter snow storm, we sat in comfort in the WDBM studio core, gazing at the Weather Channel that showed us all the snow. Despite the weather, housebound listeners called in and helped us select material to spin. Additionally, we featured a big set of the V-Roys, who are playing in Detroit on Monday, March 15th and gave out tickets for Lucy Kaplansky's show at the Ten Pound Fiddle (in East Lansing) on Friday, March 12. Format is: Artist - Song Album/Label Link Wray - Rawhide (TT Theme Song) Walkin' With Link/Epic-Legacy The Freight Hoppers - Trouble Waiting on the Gravy Train/Rounder The Freight Hoppers - Warfare Waiting on the Gravy Train/Rounder Uncle Tupelo - Warfare March 16-20, 1992/Rockville Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band - Carrie Brown (request) The Mountain/E-Squared The Jimmy Haynes Band - Blackberry Blossom (request) Instrumentals/Autumn The Del McCoury Band - Get Down on Your Knees and Pray The Family/Ceili Taraf de Haidouks - Briu Self-Titled/Nonesuch Lubos Malina - Gejza and Berta Piece of Cake/Compass Lubos Malina - Kdo to Obchazi Muj Dum Piece of Cake/Compass Vlatko Stefanorski - Mirostar Tadie Da Fino Vino Creveno Mark Lanegan - Waiting on a Train Scraps at Midnight/Sub Pop Chris Smither - Don't Make Promises Drive You Home Again/Hightone Dorsey Dixon - Wreck on the Highway Babies in the Mill/HMG Doc Watson - Tennessee Stud (request) Songs for Little Pickers/Sugar Hill The Stanley Brothers - Little Maggie The Oxford American Sampler/The Oxford American The Delmore Brothers - Blue Railroad Train Brown's Ferry Blues/County Reno Smiley and the Tennesse Cut-ups - Freight Train Boogie 1951-59/King Big Jack Johnson - Catfish The Mississippi River of Song/Smithsonian-Folkways Red Cravens the Bray Brothers - WHOW Introduction/This Train 419 West Main/Rounder The V-Roys - Mary All About Town/E-Squared The V-Roys - Goodnight Loser Just Add Ice/ E-Squared The V-Roys - What's She Found Just Add Ice/ E-Squared The V-Roys - Sooner or Later Just Add Ice/ E-Squared The V-Roys - Amy 88 All About Town/E-Squared The V-Roys - Fade Away All About Town/E-Squared The V-Roys - Cold Beer Hello Just Add Ice/ E-Squared Lucy Kaplansky - The Return of the Grievous Angel Flesh Bone/Red House Records Lucy Kaplansky - One Good Reason Ten Year Night/Red House Records Lucy Webster - Waiting by the Phone In My Opinion/Red Jag Richard Shindell, Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky - By Way of Sorrow Cry, Cry, Cry/Razor Tie The Old Joe Clarks - Breaking Ground Town of Ten/Checkered Past - Hopewell Jones Leva - She Could Have Loved Him Journey Home/Rounder Hayseed - Between the Lines Melic/Watermelon George Jones the Jones Boys - A Girl I Used To Know Legends of Honky Tonk/Rhino George Jones - He Stopped Loving Her Today (request) Columbia Country Classics/Columbia George Jones - A Picture of Me without You Columbia Country Classics/Columbia George Jones - The Grand Tour Columbia Country Classics/Columbia George Jones - I'll Give You Something to Drink About I Lived to Tell It All/MCA Buddy Miller - Nothing Can Stop Me Poison Love/Hightone The Flatirons - Devil Live in Dallas Prayer Bones/Checkered Past Pete Krebs and the Gossamer Wings - Pacific Standard Time Sweet on a Rose/Cavity Search Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles from Nowhere (request) This Time/Reprise Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues (request) The Sun Years/Rhino Charlie Sizemore - Roller Coaster Run Back Home/Rebel Neko Case Her Boyfriends - Thanks A Lot The Virginian/Mint-Bloodshot Doug Sahm ( the Gourds) - Get A Life S.D.Q. '98/Watermelon The Gourds - LGO (request) Stadium Blitzer/Watermelon The Gourds - I Ate the Haggis (request) Stadium Blitzer/Watermelon The Gourds - Pushed Her Down Stadium Blitzer/Watermelon The Weepers - Buried in My Chest Demos Hoyt Stevenson - 55' Chevy Ture Blue Rockabilly/TBR Buck Griffin - Stutterin' Papa True Blue Rockabilly/TBR Uncle Tupelo - Postcard (request) Still Feel Gone/Rockville Wilco - We're Just Friends Summerteeth/Reprise Wilco - I'm Always in Love Summerteeth/Reprise Wilco - Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again) Summerteeth/Reprise John Wesley Harding - Little Musgrave Trad Arr Jones/Zero Hour Doug Neal/Jamie DePolo [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Progressive Torch and Twang Tuesdays, 8 pm-midnight WDBM-89 FM, G4 Holden Hall East Lansing, MI 48824Request Line: 517-355-4237 The TT homepage: http://pilot.msu.edu/user/depolo
RE: Fragile Jewel Cases
They're also incredibly slippery. Ever tried to pick up a whole bunch at once, only to have them slip out of your hands like a bunch of watermelon seeds and go smashing to the floor? That's a good way to break a lot of them all at once. I hate 'em. And what's with the little plastic brackets that are, I guess, supposed to hold in the front booklet? I have a devil of a time getting it out to read the liner notes without bending/ripping it up. I really hate jewel cases. William Cocke Senior Writer HSC Development University of Virginia (804) 924-8432
Re: Fragile Jewel Cases
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 12-Mar-99 RE: Fragile Jewel Cases by Tom Stoodley@nortelnetwo Ryko cases are the *worst*. I don't own a single Ryko case that's intact, and I've probably got dozens of Ryko discs. Most of them were broken from the day I brought them home... You can write the company and they'll send you new ones for free. At least they used to... Carl Z.
RE: Fragile Jewel Cases
Ryko cases are the *worst*. I don't own a single Ryko case that's intact, and I've probably got dozens of Ryko discs. Most of them were broken from the day I brought them home Ditto. Isn't that annoying? Luckily, the cd medium is more durable than vinyl. It still feels like nails on a chalkboard when I open the cover and the disc slides over the crumbled center knobs, though. Chris
RE: Fragile Jewel Cases
On Fri, 12 Mar 1999, Hill, Christopher J wrote: I don't think it's your imagination. Ryko's eye-catching green tinged cases break the most often for me, personally. OH My God!! that is the truth. The Ryko Green cases seem to come broken about 70% of the time for me. THey are brittle plastic . . . and wouldn't it just be the green cases that break easiest!! -jim
Re: Let's Active cover on Friends
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: tell me about Let's Active, if you would be so kind. My Let's Active memories: Saw them open for Echo The Bunnymen many years ago. Back when "New Wave" included a lot of great bands from the southeastern US, who wrote pop songs with melodies. Then saw them headline a show at Cabaret Metro in Chicago. Leader/writer/guitarist/singer Mitch Easter had apparently just broken up with bassist/singer Faye Hunter. The two of them managed to put on a good show without looking at each other the entire evening. Opening act was Chris Stamey, and he was just amazing. I think all of their stuff is out of print these days. My fave of theirs was a six-song ep, _Afoot_. It sounded like a co-ed jangle pop band playing Monkees songs. And I think that a lot of melodically-challenged bands would benefit from a Mitch Easter production on their records. He gave Velvet Crush a nice sound, and he produced a nice little record for an (I think) Australian band, The Hummingbirds. But no, I don't watch "Friends", so I don't know who did the cover. Lisa Kudrow, maybe? -- Tom Mohr at the office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] at the home: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Kelly Willis (was Re: The Mountain (LONG w/1999 Reviews)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (i.e. Real: Tom T. Hall Project and Rig Rock Deluxe) and her duet w/ Farrar on Rex's Blues on the Red Hot Bothered. It is weird, she must be the single greatest compilations-related artist of all time, all 3 of those songs are just incredible. dan Perhaps someone's already mentioned this, but her "Me and Mr. Jones" on _Wandering Eyes_ is just incredible too. -- Tom Mohr at the office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] at the home: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Gerald Collier
On Thu, 11 Mar 1999, Doug Niman wrote: For those Gerald collier fans out there, the Official Web Site is up and running! Please visit us at http://www.geraldcollier.com The new CD is available exclusively from this site And a damn good one it is. Gerald was kind enough to drop one by yesterday, and I'm happy as a pig in shit to have recorded versions of some of those new barroom ballads he's been singin' lately. When all the major-label alleged alt-country types are doin' their bosses' bidding and excising whatever twang used to be in their respective sounds, it's refreshing to see someone stick to their guns and dig deeper into country music. Low Tar Taste is just a five-song EP, but it'll give you a good idea of what Gerald's up to nowadays. On the back of the CD you'll find this disclaimer: "This record has been deemed unsuitable for corporate release." Considering today's short-sighted, scared-shitless music industry, I can't think of a better recommendation.--don n.p. Jimmy Murphy - "I Get A Longing To Hear Hank Sing The Blues"
RE: PLAYLIST: Progressive Torch and Twang - March 9, 1999
Doug Neal played: Charlie Sizemore - Roller Coaster Run Back Home/Rebel Which reminds me that the very first Charlie Sizemore album, Gravel Road (1988), has recently been reissued on CD; I don't recall whether it's on Old Homestead or Rutabaga (the former owns the latter). It's outstanding, with harmony vocals and banjo and fiddle respectively from Jeff Roberts (TfestIIers will remember him as the La-Z Boys' banjo man) and Buddy Griffin, presently sawing the strings with Jim Jesse. *Beautiful* versions of "Walk Softly On The Bridges," "I Take The Chance," "Don't Just Stand There" and some solid originals from Charlie. Of course, all of Charlie's albums are outstanding, but this one is especially delicious. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Bill Anderson article
Here's an excellent article on Whisperin' Bill's resurgence from this week's Nashville Scene: On the Right Track Straight-shooting Anderson maintains solid career after four decades By Michael McCall No other performer spans the growth of the Nashville music industry in quite the same way as Bill Anderson. His career goes back 40 years, starting in 1958, when he wrote "City Lights" for Ray Price. Mere months later, he became a hit-maker in his own right. What's even more impressive is that these days he's a successful songwriter once more, turning out tunes for a whole new generation of artists. "I first started coming here at the tail end of the hillbilly era," recalls Anderson, who was a 19-year-old college student in Georgia when he penned "City Lights." "I remember seeing them pull their Cadillacs up to the old Clarkston Hotel and strap the bass on top and take off. I did some of that--I've ridden in a car with a bass fiddle on my lap." After "City Lights," Anderson wrote hits for Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold, Kitty Wells, Porter Wagoner, and dozens of other country stars. By 1960, he had joined such luminaries as Harlan Howard and Roger Miller in helping to build the city's booming publishing business. Besides the often-recorded "The Tip of My Fingers," which became a top-10 hit for the fourth time when Steve Wariner revived it in 1992, Anderson created such country classics as Connie Smith's "Once a Day" and Lefty Frizzell's "Saginaw, Michigan" (the latter cowritten with Don Wayne). As a performer, he worked with producer Owen Bradley, blending rural homilies and Southern morals into smooth, contemporary musical settings. With hits like "Still," "Po' Folks," and "Mama Sang a Song," he drew on classic country themes yet gave them a modern sheen. With Bradley's help, Anderson learned how to use his limited vocal range to convey the quiet emotions packed into his well-crafted lyrics--hence his nickname, "Whisperin' Bill." His countrypolitan sound played a big part in moving country away from the raucousness of Webb Pierce, Faron Young, and Carl Smith toward the smoother sounds that dominated the '60s. Then, as now, Anderson owned a conservative, low-key style and "didn't hang out as much as some of 'em," he says. Cordial and helpful, he carried a poise and a sense of responsibility that set him apart from many hard-living country music types. That's why, in addition to recording 37 top 10 songs between 1961 and 1978, he was able to adapt so well to television. Besides hosting a syndicated country music show, Anderson struck away from the pack and started appearing regularly on daytime TV. He began with appearances as a guest on Match Game, Hollywood Squares, and Family Feud. From there, he became the first country star to host his own game show, The Better Sex, as well as the first with a recurring role on a soap opera, One Life to Live. "I never started out to do any of that," Anderson says with a shrug. "But the opportunities were there, and I said, `Why not?' " Such work not only augmented his career--it extended it. In 1982, after 23 years, Anderson left MCA/Decca, and he decided to give up songwriting. "The industry was into a real pop kind of sound," he says. "I had a little trouble identifying with that. So I quit writing." Instead, he used his television experience to become a central figure on The Nashville Network, then a fledgling cable station. He hosted a music-trivia game show, Fandango, and helped develop the You Can Be a Star program. He eventually became host of the Saturday-night Opry Backstage show, on which he is still a regular. Several years ago, when Wariner scored a hit "The Tip of My Fingers," Anderson felt "inspired to get back into writing again." It was the right move: Anderson has become one of Music Row's hottest, and most unlikely, hit tunesmiths of the late '90s. In addition to cuts by Vince Gill, Bryan White, Lorrie Morgan, Wade Hayes, and Rick Trevino, he currently has two of the fastest-rising songs on the country charts: Mark Wills' "Wish You Were Here" and Steve Wariner's "Two Teardrops." Moreover, his newfound resurgence earned him the chance to record a major-label album for the first time in over 15 years. His recent Warner Bros. release Fine Wine features classic Anderson-style recitations, along with reflections on the values of love and the pitfalls of modern life. "I'm having so much fun," he says. "I had never written like they do today. They make appointments and meet at the office at 10 a.m., write for a while, go to lunch, come back. It's like punching a time clock. "Writing used to be a lonely profession; it was something you did at night with the shades pulled down. You'd see how miserable you could get, then you'd write a song. I didn't cowrite much, because I thought nobody would understand me because I was weird. But it turns out it's fun to get with people and see that they're coming from the same place you are."
Opinions on Trace Elliot Velocette amp?
I'm looking for a good small amp for lap steel guitar use. By "good" I mean small and inexpensive with decent tone. One that's been recommended to me is the Trace Elliot Velocette. Unfortunately it seems to have been discontinued. Does anyone know about these amps (particularly where I can get one)? I've read the reviews at Harmony Central (http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Data) and they're pretty positive. Thanks in advance.
Re: twanglife after 50, 60, 70 ...
Thanks very much for the suggestions, folks. There are some real keepers there. TS
RE: Bill Anderson article
That *is* an excellent article. It ought to be pointed out, though, that "City Lights," "Once A Day" and "Saginaw, Michigan" barely begins to start scratching the surface of great Anderson songs; I suppose that editorially speaking it would have made for excess to list many more than three. Still, folks interested in songwriting ought to head over to http://bmi.com and check out Anderson's catalog; in my opinion, he's one of the very best ever at it. Fine Wine is a pretty enjoyable album, too, and there's a great song on there every musician ought to check out, called "My Van." Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Ghost of Hallelujah - impressions
I’ve been listening to the Ghosts of Hallelujah since Tuesday and I’ve been enjoying the hell out of it in a mystified sort of way. Musically I have no hesitation; there is a back porch, orchestral quality that has the feel of a good stringband that's been playing together forever, stretching out under deeply shared tunes. There is a lot of wonderful, seemingly organic ensemble playing; no stars but plenty of individual contribution. The closest aural equivalent that comes to mind is The Band’s early work: a home grown sounding blend of rural parlor music solidly grounded in a rock sensibility...along with the additional influences and changing context thirty years passing has heaped on. Lyrically my initial take was "Huh?". There is a huge contrast between the earthy, largely traditional, albeit loose and eclectic, playing and the unearthly, often near (near?) hallucinatory lyrics. This contrast is growing on me overtime but I couldn’t begin to say what kind of a statement "Up on High" or "Bean Bowl" are making. Other song’s like "January 6" (wonderful harmonies) and "Rugged Roses" present relatively coherent emotional vignettes. Strangely, this almost increases your struggle with the wilder lyrics in a "Rugged Roses is musically comfortable and makes sense so this other comfortable sounding song, say Bean Bowl, must also make sense" kind of way. But, as I said, it grows on you. If your left brain keeps nagging you try and figure this stuff out , wander over to www.thegourds.com for the lyrics. You can also find The Gourd’s own description of their music (below) which suggests you should probably just kick back, take in the "quilt", and enjoy it for what it is. "There is just absolutely no way to categorize this music, these songs, without tearing up the English language. On any given night, in any given bar, somewhere out in Eugene or Amarillo or Jacksonville or Lincoln. In new York city, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle or Austin. One can sit listening to a gourds show without a clue as to where in the hell it's gonna go. They are quilters in the true sense of the word. Scraps, fragments, leftovers, images strung together in a continuous scrabble of sheets draped over old wood like charm. This is first and foremost a music of joy. From there it¹s anybody's guess what the friggin' hell it is." Cheers...TG Still p. Ghosts of Hallelujah - "Pair of Goats" and suspecting I’d enjoy this song almost as much (which is considerable) sung in latin
Re: Opinions on Trace Elliot Velocette amp?
Brad (and anyone else out thh might be interested), I don't know the Trace-Elliot amp of which you speak, but the best amp I have ever heard a lap steel played through is a Fender Pro Junior. I think it's an 8 or 12 watt amp and the tone is without compare. My band (Star City) used one extensively in the sessions for our record and it's very warm and fat with a nice amount of bite if you drive the tubes hard. A close second is a Fender Super Champ, which is a little easier to find. I don't know where you're located, but I would check out your local Buy Sell-type papers. Some people are selling these thing for really cheap because ton't know what they have, but the people who know are starting to charge more for them. Hope this helps. J
Re: Fragile Jewel Cases (and other packaging pet peeves)
I don't think it's your imagination. Ryko's eye-catching green tinged cases break the most often for me, personally. That 'mats _All for Nothing_ clear 2cd case? Busted, by the fourth play. Yep - Ryko is by far the worst in cd case/inner ring quality. I bet more than half my Ryko cds are busted inside. What I find amusing is that they priase their packaging as some patented special thing. I don't know what annoys me most - the broken cd case phenomena, the plastic wrapping frustration (opening it), the tearing off the bar code scanner sticker overlaying the cd, or the dreade dhidden bonus track that typically young bands think it's cool to do still, years after the technology is no longer novel. Probably the latter. Alt-country bands are notorious for adding the lame track, or having a baby giggle to row row your boat, or some other non musical crap. keep dancing, -ldk (Note new address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and boycott crl.com, never use them!)
Re: PLAYLIST: Progressive Torch and Twang - March 9, 1999
Doug, I see here from your playlist you guys are playing the old old joe clarks, I am just makeing sure you have the new old joe clarks, metal shed blues. I saw that you added Stacey Earle, thanks so much and also thanks for all of the support on the FlatIrons. Did you get in Norman Collins, Man About Town? Lemmeknow talk to you soon, Tiffany The Old Joe Clarks - Breaking Ground Town of Ten/Checkered Past - Hopewell The Flatirons - Devil Live in Dallas Prayer Bones/Checkered Past
Clip: Geek alert: Microsoft's challenge to MP3 format
http://www.mp3.com/news/197.html Exclusive: Microsoft Prepares Breakthrough MS Audio 4.0! By Doug Reece March 11, 1999 Sources say that Microsoft will release MS Audio 4.0--a new file format that compresses audio files to half the size of an average MP3 file while improving sound quality--sometime in April. The company also plans to distribute free encoders for the ASF (advanced streaming format) audio. "It's a high-priority over there with 'The Owner,'" says one source. Sources say the format will have a security feature built in, but reports are mixed as to MS Audio 4.0's e-commerce capability. Some believe the format will launch with commerce functions built in; others say it's not clear how far along Microsoft is with commercial applications. According to another source in the music industry, Microsoft has been approaching the major record labels over the last few weeks to discuss the new format. Some labels have also been solicited for music content, which Microsoft plans on including on a demo CD that contains 10 hours of music in the MS Audio 4.0 format. Initially, MS Audio 4.0 can only play on Windows Media Player, which raises questions about Microsoft's strategic position. It will also play on Windows CE devices (hand held PCs). "They're not trying to squeeze out anybody," says yet another source. "They don't fancy this as another Liquid Audio and they're not looking at this as a means to extend their world domination. They're just providing you with another alternative." The launch of MS Audio 4.0, if true, also brings into clearer picture Microsoft's recent investment in Reciprocal Inc. (formerly the Rights Exchange, Inc.). According to a press release from Redmond, the equity stake in the digital rights management company is "the first step in a relationship in which the companies will work together to build the emerging digital content distribution and commerce industry." It's expected that Microsoft will tout the format at its Got ASF? web site (http://www.microsoft.com/sbnmember/osig/gotasf.asp).
RE: Bill Anderson article
I'm telling you, there's about 13 pages of BMI registrations under the first "Anderson Bill" entry at http://bmi.com, at about 20 songs a page. The guy is a monster, right up there with Harlan Howard, Roger Miller and Pete Goble. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
RE: Bill Anderson article
How much did they ever wanna do anything else? The irony here is that if there had been a P2 back then, some folks on the list would have been pointing to the same thing in relation to Anderson. Not that he's wrong, mind you, but I'll bet that he'd argue that there's a difference between, say, Owen Bradley or Chet Atkins and Pat Quigley, and I suspect that not everyone would agree that there is. First of all, who's Pat Quigley? Prexy/CEO of Capitol Nashville, the one who purportedly suggested calling Patsy Cline to see if she'd duet with John Berry. The irony *here* is... Second, there was something in that big bad Carlin book of country music, in which he stated that Atkins has been apologetic about his 60s pop production, averring that it was a desperate and deliberate strategy to save the industry from ruin, as opposed to a valid artistic statement. Atkins has said more than once that the development of the Nashville Sound had an economic motivation, but I don't know that he's ever counterposed it to valid artistic statements. Terry, you really might want to think about picking up a copy of Joli Jensen's book, _The Nashville Sound: Authenticity, Commercialization, and Country Music." Lots of direct quotes on the subject therein. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re: Miss America thread ...
Ron queries What song would you like to see a Miss America candidate perform and get you to jump out of your seat? Joy Lynn White's "Hey Hey Mama" Ruthie and the Wranglers "If It's The Last Thing I Do" 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
Re: Fragile Jewel Cases
We have an array of complete jewel boxes with trays, clear .99, green or blue 1.49, double slim lines all clear 1.99, the very thin ones used for import singles (we call these weenie boxes) are .79 Give us a call, don't have them on the on-line catalog, but I guess we should. Bill Lavery http://villagerecords.com/ 913-631-4199 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are some questions that I have for you smart people: 1. Is it okay to simply return as defective a CD with a broken ring? The few times that I've done this, the store clerks were nice enough about it. They usually just put the CD and the booklet into a new case. But this is impossible with the cardboard sleeve / plastic tray combinations - I had to get a whole new copy of Scarnella's "Scarnella" CD because the ring was broken and the tray and the sleeve were effectively one piece. I have no idea how common this type of return is, however, and would be curious to find out what you retail types have to say about this. 2. Does anybody know of a source for the more exotic jewel cases? I don't know of anybody that sells empty jewel cases with clear trays but I'm sure there must be some retail outlet that does. 3. Is this a problem for anybody else? Or am I just unlucky? Or am I being too much of a record collector geek by letting this bother me? Thanks in advance for any help / insight. Tony Lombardi [EMAIL PROTECTED] np: James Carter - In Carterian Fashion
Re: Miss America thread ...
On Fri, 12 Mar 1999, Mike Hays wrote: Ron queries What song would you like to see a Miss America candidate perform and get you to jump out of your seat? Uhtongue FIRMLY in cheek here.how about, The Divinyls - I Touch Myself snicker. JC
Re: Miss America thread ...
Ron queries What song would you like to see a Miss America candidate perform and get you to jump out of your seat? There are so many possibilities! A good one would be the Runaways' (Joan Jett') "Cherry Bomb": Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb!! (the riot grrl "My Generation"?) Or one of those Gary Glitter glam-sex anthems? Do you wanna touch--YEAH! Do you wanna touch--YEAH! Do you wanna touch me now-ow, now-ow.. etc. So what prompted this thread? Is John Waters doing a new movie on beauty pagents? --junior
Re: Miss America thread ...
Ron queries What song would you like to see a Miss America candidate perform and get you to jump out of your seat? Jerry C. responds with: The Divinyls - I Touch Myself Ok, I could add, Frankie Goes to Hollywood - "Relax" in here, but just for Curry's sake, I'm gonna throw STYX - "Miss America" into the list! g Paul np: Pere Ubu (Terminal Drive actually)
Miss American thread
Actually, to keep things twang-oriented, I withdraw my glam and proto-punk suggestions and propose instead" "Did I Shave My Legs For This?" (exact title?) Maybe Miss Tennessee could sing this one --junior
RE: Miss American thread
Actually, to keep things twang-oriented, I withdraw my glam and proto-punk suggestions and propose instead" "Did I Shave My Legs For This?" (exact title?) Way to go, Joonyah; I was starting to wonder about the twang (and yep, that's the title). Alternative: "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad," with special emphasis on the "painted up, powdered up" lines. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
RE: Bill Anderson article
Atkins has said more than once that the development of the Nashville Sound had an economic motivation, but I don't know that he's ever counterposed it to valid artistic statements. Jon, I swear I'm not making this up, but I read somewhere (and it wasn't Carlin's book) an interview with Chet in which he expressed what sounded to me like some honest-to-God regret for his role (as a producer/arranger) in influencing the stylistic direction country music had taken (i.e. away from it's "rural" roots). Now I bet you want me to find this article, right? g Terry, you really might want to think about picking up a copy of Joli Jensen's book, _The Nashville Sound: Authenticity, Commercialization, and Country Music." Lots of direct quotes on the subject therein. From whom? Sounds like I need to find this book, too. Jim Nelson
Re: Need info on weird SxSW thing...
Carl says: "By the hand of the father" is, if I recall rightly a song cycle-cum-theatre-piece based on the history of his family, which he said he'd received an NEA grant to develop. This is interesting and certainly makes me raise an eyebrow, as it tends to confirm many of my pre-existing suspicions about Alejandro (I'm not a big fan...). And to learn that he's applying for NEA grants on this thing strikes me as more than a little symptomatic. On first hearing about it, it sounds kind of like an Alejandro version of that Jo Carol Pierce twang opera about growing up in Lubbock (or wherever it was). Her song cycle was kind of charming in its whimsical humor, at least. Maybe if tutelary spirits appear in Alejandro's, he could at least get Sheila E to play the part of Frida Kahlo. Lordy lordy, --junior
SXSW off festival page updated...
with even MORE info for y'all... http://www.hellcountry.com/twangfluff/sxsw.htm Enjoy, Stacey Hellcountry "supporting the Boston area twang scene" http://www.hellcountry.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: SXSW off festival page updated...
I hereby declare that I am in awe of Stacey's Web prowess, and impressed by her tireless efforts to keep everyone (the world!) up to the minute on what's going on in twangdom. And, hey, Stacey, thanks belatedly for the P2 survey. (I believe you were offline when the results were posted.)
Re: Fragile Jewel Cases (and other packaging pet peeves)
At 10:34 AM -0800 on 3/12/99, ldk wrote: Yep - Ryko is by far the worst in cd case/inner ring quality. I bet more than half my Ryko cds are busted inside. What I find amusing is that they priase their packaging as some patented special thing. They patented the use of the color. (It's a design patent, not a process patent.) And when I'm looking for something out on Ryko, they're pretty easy to find. I don't know what annoys me most - the broken cd case phenomena, the plastic wrapping frustration (opening it), the tearing off the bar code scanner sticker overlaying the cd, or the dreade dhidden bonus track that typically young bands think it's cool to do still, years after the technology is no longer novel. Having moved 1,000 miles recently, the *weight* bothers me. But so far as I can tell, there's nothing nice one can say about the plastic boxes. (I stopped saying "jewel cases" long ago. Considering the crap most of 'em enclose, the pretentiousness just takes on a new level.) Before my move, I came ohaboutthisclose to buying a bunch of those Case Logic 100-CD cases and transferring *everything* in there, but the booklets and back cards would have been too big a hassle. I always hated breaking the shrinkwrap off an LP because it required such precise use of a well-maintained fingernail, though... Bob
Re: Clip: Geek alert: Microsoft's challenge to MP3 format
At 11:10 AM -0800 on 3/12/99, Brad Bechtel passed along an article that said: Sources say the format will have a security feature built in, but reports are mixed as to MS Audio 4.0's e-commerce capability. Some believe the format will launch with commerce functions built in; others say it's not clear how far along Microsoft is with commercial applications. Very far, I'd say, considering the headlines Microsoft has made about its invasions of privacy this week. Every document created by their applications has information about the user and the user's system embedded in it, and that information is sent to microsoft.com. I'd say doing the same for an audio player would be child's play to the company. Bob
RIP Yehudi Menuhin
Speaking of famous violinists...Lord Menuhin was known for an open approach to music of all types. His collaboration with sitar master Ravi Shankar was one of the first cross-cultural experiments I ever heard. I don't know if he ever played fiddle, but he probably could have kicked ass. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_295000/295657.stm Violin virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin dies World leaders have been paying tribute to violinist Yehudi Menuhin, who has died in Berlin of heart failure aged 82. UK Prime Minister Tony Blair said Lord Menuhin's "unique talent" brought joy to millions. He will be remembered the world over as one of the greatest musicians of his age," he said. German President Roman Herzog and French President Jacques Chirac called Yehudi Menuhin one of the most brilliant musicians of the century. "With him, a light has gone out, the light of genius and also the light of the heart," said Mr Chirac. Lord Menuhin died in a Berlin hospital on Friday morning, after arriving in the city on Tuesday for a concert that night. He was taken to hospital during the week suffering from bronchitis, and died after a "very brief illness". Died in a Berlin hospitalLord Menuhin lived in central London with his second wife, the ballerina Diana Gould, with whom he had two sons. He was a renowned interpreter of classical and modern music, and also famous for establishing the Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey, which trained other stars such as punk violinist Nigel Kennedy. 'He wanted to share' The headmaster of the Surrey school, Nicolas Chisholm, said: "I've told the children and they are heartbroken. "He was inspirational and we're going to miss that inspiration dreadfully." Kennedy once said: ""He had this box of chocolates he wanted to share with people - that was his attitude." Just before Christmas, Lord Menuhin was promoting music teaching in British schools. He believed music could play a vital role in civilising society. "Art reflects the refinement of a civilisation," he said. "Music goes both ways. You make yourself heard and listen to others." Naturalised Briton Lord Menuhin was born in New York of Russian immigrant parents, but became a naturalised Briton in 1985 and was knighted two years later. He was made a life peer in 1993. He gave up public performances in his 70s, when his hearing become impaired, but continued conducting at his school at least once a month. Former head of music for BBC television Humphrey Burton, who is writing a biography of Lord Menuhin, described him as "the world's greatest violinist". He went on: "Musicians loved working with him. We are going to miss him greatly." "The last thing he did was dictate letters from his hospital bed on Tuesday," he said, "and the last was to Gordon Brown congratulating him on his Budget."
Chicago content: V-Roys, Danny Barnes
Tonight, at the Hideout, The V-Roys w/ the Texas Rubies opening, show starts at 10:00. And Monday, March 20, for those pining for Austin, Danny Barnes sitting, standing or supine (whichever he fancies) at 9 P.M. Also at the Hideout. Kelly K. Whan that Aprill with hir shoures soote the droghte of Marche hath perced to the roote And bathed every veyne in swich licour of which vertu engendred is the flour...
Re: SXSW news
In a message dated 3/12/99 10:13:07 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: you're most likely interested in the latest on which acts are playing SXSW proper, like say for instance Tom Waits (!!), Dammit, quit telling people! I wanna get in! Slim np- Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza (WOW!)
Re: Kelly Willis (was Re: The Mountain (LONG w/1999 Reviews)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (i.e. Real: Tom T. Hall Project and Rig Rock Deluxe) and her duet w/ Farrar on Rex's Blues on the Red Hot Bothered. It is weird, she must be the single greatest compilations-related artist of all time, all 3 of those songs are just incredible. dan It's a real shame we never got to hear more of Farrar and Willis working together. Their voices work really well together. Both Rex's Blues and Truckstop Girl are incredible. I have an interview somewhere where the interviewer describes them sitting around in the studio, just pickin old chestnuts and enjoying feeling their voices wrap around each other. Stevie
Re: Guacamole
if there was ever a thread born to live on the fluff list Stevie (just adding to the irritating useless traffic) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but I'm needing a good guacamole recipe. good ripe cali avo... mash dip (dash or two of tabasco wouldn't hurt)
Re: Bill Anderson article
Jon quoted from texts that quoted Chet Atkins, as follows: "In 1976, Chet Atkins made an ambivalent apology for his role in redefining the sound of country music: I hate to see country going uptown beause it's the wrong uptown. We're about to lose our identity and get all mixed up with other music. We were always a little half-assed anyway, but a music dies when it becomes a parody of itself, which has happened to some extent with rock. Of course, I had a lot to do with changing country, and I do apologize. We did it to broaden the appeal, and to keep making records different, to surprise the public." Then Jon continues: Which, she goes on to point out, is a complex statement: "He expresses regret for his part in fostering these developments but then justifies his role in both commercial (broadening appeal) and creative (making records different) terms, in relation to a public that he sought to please." This stuff is fascinating as hell, and I hope P-2ers aren't turning off to this because it looks to them like an obscure argument about some has-been era of country music. To me, this goes to the heart of most of the debates we have on this list. I think I come from the perspective that if you broaden the appeal of the music, you're diluting it, and its artistic merit is thus lessened. But as you point out about Atkins, that doesn't necessarily have to be the case, particularly if you're experimenting with sounds, as Atkins was doing. Of course, the history of popular music is full of examples of folks who had both broad appeal and incredible artistic merit. She loves you, ya, ya, ya. Stubborn me, I still feel that "broadening appeal" can just as likely -- can more likely -- have the effect of sapping the strength and honesty from music. It's not black and white, obviously; as usual, we're talking about likelihoods, tendencies, etc. No argument, though, that Chet Atkins was an amazing artist, both as a guitarist and producer. He sought a new sound and he got it. I'm just not that thrilled by it. -- Terry Smith ps so Patrick Carr is known to some of you all. That CMF book I quoted from had the singular deficiency of excluding any capsule bios of the essay authors.
Playlist: The Boudin Barndance - 3/11/99
The Boudin Barndance - 3/11/99 Dan Ferguson WRIU-FM, 90.3 Kingston, RI Thursdays 6-9 pm There's no doubt the ol' Possum was in a lot of folks prayers this week, so kicked things off with a "reminder set" of just how important this old cat is. Also, despite the fact they're playing about 3 hours down the road, it is a Waco's weekend in the Big Apple and appropriately, we celebrated it on the Barndance by spinning a bunch from these bad boys. Getting first-time Boudin Barndance spins this evening was the two-on-one Jones feissue from KOCH, Geffen's recent Lone Justice compilation, the superb Billy Jack Wills reissue from the Joaquin folks, the second volume of 30 Original Historic Rockabilly Classics from Lost Gold, and brand spanking new things from Ceasr Rosas, Stephen Bruton, and Rosie Flores. Butt-Shaker of the night? I'm thinkin' "Live Jive" from Whisperin' Smith. Onto zee goods Buck Owens, et al/ Buckaroo / Box Set / Rhino (intro) George Jones - The Man Worth Lovin' You / A Picture of Me (KOCH) George Jones - Never Having You / Nothing Ever Hurt Me (KOCH) George Jones - A Good Year for the Roses / Burn the Honky Tonk Down (Rounder) George Jones - Tall Tall Trees / Cup of Loneliness (Mercury) George Jones - Play It Cool Baby / White Lightning (Ace) George Jones - A Picture of Me / A Picture of Me (KOCH) Conway Twitty - On Our Last Date / Conway Twitty Collection (MCA) Jack Smith - The Only One / Can't Help Myself (Run Wild) Ernest Tubb - Hello World / Waltz Across Texas (Bear Family) Webb Pierce - You Scared the Love Right Out of Me / The Wondering Boy (Bear Family) James Hand - Everybody Got It But Me / Shadows Where the Magic Was Sid King 5 Strings - Mama I Want You / Shake This Shack Tonight (Bear Family) Willis Bros - Alcohol #2 Diesel / 24 Great Truck Drivin' Songs (Hollywood) Groovey Joe Poovey - Careful Baby / Greatest Grooves (Dragon Street) Joe Clay - Doggone It / Ducktail (Bear Family) Bill Woods - Phone Me Baby / 30 Original Historic Rockabilly Classics (Lost Gold) The Stillmen - The Letter / Go! Go! Go! (Star Tone) Gene Summers - The Push / Ultimate School of Rock 'n' Roll (Crystal Clear Sound) Eddie Bond - Here Comes That Train / Last Great RAB Saturday Night (Stompertime) Sonny West - Rock Ola Ruby / West Texas Bop (Ace) Jack Guthrie - Oklahoma Boogie / Rockabilly Gold V1 (Lucky) Tommy Scott - Cat Music / Early Recordings (Collector) Ronny Keenan - Juke Box Queen / Gulf Coast Grease (Ace) Go Cat Go - Who Was That Cat? / Let's Here It Once Again For (Vinylux) Billy Jack Wills, et al - Skiddle Dee Boo / Crazy, Man, Crazy (Joaquin) Ray Coats, et al - Texas Blues / Diggin' texas Swing (Krazy Kat) Billy Jack Wills, et al - Stardust / Crazy, Man, Crazy (Joaquin) .get waco-ed... Waco Bros - Pigsville / WacoWorld (Bloodshot) Waco Bros - Napa Valley / Do You Think About Me (Bloodshot) Waco Bros - Famous Last Words / WacoWorld (Bloodshot) Waco Bros - Northwoods / WacoWorld (Bloodshot) Waco Bros - Revolution Blues / Do You Think About Me (Bloodshot) gettin' my own ya ya's out.. The Riptones - Go Be and Do / Cowboy's Inn (Bloodshot) Lone Justice - Drugstore Cowboy / The World Is Not My Home (Geffen) True Believers - Outside Your Door / Hard Road (Rykodisc) 6 String Drag - South of Meridian / (Fundamental) Son Volt - Medicine Hat / Wide Swing Tremelo (WB) True Believers - Wild Eyed Wound Up / Hard Road (Rykodisc) Cesar Rosas - Treat Me Right / Soul Disguise (Rykodisc) Stephen Bruton - Nobody Gets Hurt / Nothing But the Truth (New West) Rosie Flores - It Came From Memphis / Dance Hall Dreams (Rounder) Wanda Jackson - This Should Go On Forever / Vintage Collection (Capitol) Kelly Willis - Time Has Told Me / What I Deserve (Rykodisc) Lucinda Williams - I Lost It / Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (Mercury) Whispering Smith - Live Jive / Louisiana Hoodoo Party (Hip-O) Burton Mooney / Corn Pickin' / Legends of Country Guitar / Rhino (outro) Enjoy. Boudin Dan N.D. - Harpoon N.P. - Backsliders, "Southern Lines" (and damn am I likin' this)
HCoC was (Re: [twangfest] Fw: off-sxsw event page)
The Hot Club of Cowtown are doing Happy Hour at the Continental on wednesday at 6:30PM. I saw them last night and they were amazing. lots of new tunes and tight as a tick. I saw them a week ago, not knowing anything about them other than the bit of buzz they've gotten here, and was very impressed. Okay, I've had a fondness for Bob Wills-type stuff for years so I had a feeling I'd like them, but I was also skeptical about a three-piece carrying off the material. For the most part, I didn't miss all those extra musicians a bit-- well, there was a couple times I thought a little steel would be nice-- but if the show had been in a less-formal venue I'd have chomped a cigar and let loose with many an "Aahhh." My only regret was that I hadn't dragged a dozen people with me to the show; they deserved to play in front of more than the 60 folks who showed up.
Re: Fragile Jewel Cases
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Me? I lucked out at Big Lots one time where they were selling jewel cases 4 for $1!! (I loaded up!). Also, I've seen lots (of 50-100) of jewel cases being hocked on ebay (of course)...and my local Disc Go Round franchise carries all sorts of pretty colors...but I'd recommend getting the "p2 discount" from Mr. Lavery ;) Paul Don't know about the coloured ones but usually the best deals are at computer stores rather than CD stores. Bill http://villagerecords.com
Alejandro (was: need info)
Carl: I'm more pissed off that the NEA withdrew their grant to Sub-Commandante Marcos's children's book under congressional pressure than that they validated a Hispanic twang musician's ambitions to stretch out a bit. I figured my remarks would draw some flak, mainly cause Alejandro's generally a fave around here, but in the spirit of P2 frankness went ahead and made them anyhow. On the one hand, I *entirely* agree with you that the NEA flap about the children's book is far more significant and dispiriting. But what I meant by saying the NEA link for this project is "symptomatic" is that the sort of validation they offer--official institutional validation--is something Alejandro's got plenty of already (he's been Austin artist of the year, a certain magazine's artist of the decade, and so on and so forth). More of it arriving in this package is par for the course in this case. Lord knows I have nothing against "a Hispanic twang musician's ambitions to stretch out a bit." Los Lobos, Freddy Fender, Flaco Jiminez, Ana Castillo, Maria Ruiz de Burton, any living relative of Willie Cantu and any number of conjunto and Tejano artists are gods in my house, etc. g So let's not go there It's a taste thing: Alejandro just doesn't do it for me. I'm all for intelligent music, I'm all for all those good things, but this music strikes me as monotonous and boring and self-indulgent. I've seen a good number of his live shows over the past five or six years, put in good listening time, but for me it neither computes nor connects. He strikes me, in my own limited and idiosyncratic world of taste, as a sort of Bela Fleck of Austin singer-songwriters, if I can put it that way. Tremendously talented, virtuosic even, but on a wavelength that doesn't touch me. The aestheticism and artsiness of this music, as I understand it, are in keeping with the current aesthetic of the NEA, which as we know from innumerable incidents, doesn't exactly tend toward edgy, daring, particularly innovative or, god knows, provocative or "dangerous" art of any kind. Just not my cup of tea. Like I say, I may be completely wrong, etc. Ack, clearly I'm tired and grumpy on Friday night. Anyway, Carl, I do appreciate your comments and have just tried to respond on the level they deserve. --junior
Rufus Wainwright
I don't know whether this is the place and time to get into this, but I noted Carl's Globe and Mail piece on Rufus Wainwright, who I first met when he was 14 or 15. I also noted, either on this list or somewhere else, that total sales on his album in the US had now crawled up to 35,000. If this figure is true, one must surely ask some questions. As a publicist, I've been both astonished and mightily impressed by the hype level around this artist - surely no-one in recent years has had this much promotion; the boy must be exhuasted by giving this many interviews. He does deliver an excellent show, and one that almost matches the hype. The record, if you believe the publicist, cost Dreamworks a million dollars, and probably another $250,000 on the promotion campaign. All this for 35,000 copies? So why isn't the record a chart smash? Well, you can mutter all you want about radio play - the one part of the promotional equation that has not happened - and that without it sales just don't take place. I suspect the reason is deeper and darker. Rufus pushes the "gay thing" to excess, and I'm convinced it's this that has managed to turn off the straight audience completely. Had I been consulted, I'd have recommended he downplay the gay thing - which he emphasises to excess, all the time, and interminably - and just deliver the music. In addition, I don't hear any "tunes" (and obviously radio doesn't), and some more "accessible" material on this record might have helped. kd lang, with whom I worked in her very early years, smartly kept the gay thing out of the front pages until she was WELL established; by the same she came out - spectacularly and with no warning to her management - she was a star, so it didn't matter. Rufus, alas, came "out" all guns blazing before his career had even begun; I'm convinced he would have been further ahead today if he had held his natural impulse to show off in check. Then, of course, he wouldn't be "Rufus" - but he would, I'm convinced, have sold a hell of a lot more records. Cheers, and really ready for SXSW, and to heck with the cost of wrist bands! Richard PS: I agree with Carl; Martha is the real star in this family. I had her open a Dar Williams show in Toronto last year, and she damn near stole it. She also appears with Anna's daughter Lilly, this giving us Kate Anna (Mk. II). She has accessible material, a sympathetic stage presence, and the voice of an angel...
Clip: John Mellencamp Son Volt on tour
http://www.sonicnet.com/news John Mellencamp Powering Up 'Rural Electrification' Tour Heartland rocker will perform in 40 cities over two months, starting May 5 in Woodlands, Texas. Senior Writer Gil Kaufman reports: Heartland rocker John Mellencamp will launch his first major concert tour in more than two years May 5 with a show at the Woodlands Pavilion in Woodlands, Texas. Mellencamp has scheduled 40 dates at various outdoor amphitheaters and arenas in support of his self-titled 1998 album, which features the song "Your Life is Now" (RealAudio excerpt). The two-month string of shows, dubbed the "Rural Electrification" tour, will bring the singer/songwriter to California in early May, then he'll trek across the Midwest, up the East Coast and back through Texas. The tour will wind up July 16 at the Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheatre in Dallas. Roots-rockers Son Volt are set as the opening act. According to Indiana native Mellencamp, the name of the tour is derived from his eagerness to bring the music from his most recent album to his fans. "In the '30s, rural electrification brought electricity to farmers and other rural dwellers for the first time in their lives," Mellencamp stated in a press release announcing the tour. "And along with that electricity came radios and record players: Music! "We're lucky enough that, for the last 20 years, we've had the opportunity to play our own small part in bringing music to people; to entertain them and have a lot of fun in the process." John Mellencamp Tour Dates: May 5; Woodlands, Texas; Woodlands Pavilion May 7; Phoenix, Ariz.; Blockbuster Desert Sky Pavilion May 8; Los Angeles, Calif.; Hollywood Bowl May 9; Chula Vista, Calif.; Coors Amphitheater May 11; Mountain View, Calif.; Shoreline Amphitheater May 12; Concord, Calif.; Concord Pavilion May 14; George, Wash.; The Gorge May 17; West Valley, Utah; E Center May 19; Morrison, Colo.; Red Rocks Amphitheater May 21; Bonner Springs, Mo.; Sandstone May 22; Maryland Heights, Mo.; Riverport Amphitheater May 23; Antioch, Tenn.; First American Music Center May 26; Minneapolis, Minn.; Target Center May 27; Madison, Wis.; Kohl Center May 28; Tinley Park, Ill.; The New World Music Theatre June 11; Hartford, Conn.; The Meadows Amphitheater June 12; Mansfield, Mass.; Great Woods Center June 13; Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Saratoga Performing Arts Center June 15; Hershey, Pa.; Star Pavilion June 16; Holmdel, N.J.; PNC Bank/Garden State Arts Center June 19; Philadelphia, Pa.; First Union Center June 20; Burgettstown, Pa.; Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheater June 22; Cincinnati, Ohio; Riverbend Music Center June 23; Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Blossom Music Center, Stadium June 29; Columbus, Ohio; Polaris Amphitheater June 30; Detroit, Mich.; Pine Knob Music Theatre July 2; Milwaukee, Wis.; Milwaukee Summerfest July 3-4; Indianapolis, Ind.; Deer Creek Music Center July 6; Vienna, Va.; Barns At Wolf Trap July 7; Raleigh, N.C.; Walnut Creek July 9; West Palm Beach, Fla.; Coral Sky Amphitheater July 11; Atlanta, Ga.; Chastain Park Amphitheater July 13; Charlotte, N.C.; Blockbuster Pavilion July 14; Louisville, Ky.; Freedom Hall July 16; Dallas, Texas; Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheater
re: Richard Thompson
But with the exception of Rumour and Sigh I don't think his records hold up as well as his songs. ANd I blame the production more than anything. I would still agree with Terry, if he had done anything that I liked in the last 5 years . . . but INdustry and a bunch of live bootlegs with Danny Thompson has left me a little wanting. What Jim said. I'm a longtime RT fan and most of the Mitchell Froom productions of the past twelve years or so leave me cold. But live, Thompson's songs truly come alive. Seeing him play "Vincent Black Lightning 1952" all by himself disproves those ugly rumors that he's really got three hands. And makes me want to sell my guitar in frustration... A new RT album with full band called "Mock Tudor" will be released later this year. Froom only guests on keyboards. It's produced by Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf, the two guys are that did the latest Beck and Elliott Smith albums. Not sure what to make of that, actually. And being a Thompson and Fairport Convention fan, those green Ryko jewel cases really do suck. But they always replaced them for me for free. It's been awhile since I tried it, though. Gregg === Gregg Makepeace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
SXSW wristbands
Jeez, is there ANYONE with one of those SXSW wristbands? I'm driving down from the frozen north (road trip! Yay!!) starting on Sunday, and one of our party doesn't have one, and would love to get one. It's Friday evening now - and an e-mail before I go would be lovely. Then we could exchange cash and stuff (and maybe some free Canajun records, like Ian Tyson's new one) when we arrive on Wednesday. My dear friend Erica (who is kindly putting up myself and fellow P2-er Randi Fratkin) would probably accept phone calls about this if the e-mail happens after I've left... she's at 512 462-0409. Be nice to her; she's doing wonders for Canadian-American relations! Thanks, in advance, Richard
Re: Slobberbone in Newport
Dave P: Sometimes I feel irrelevant or out-of-step singing my generally serious and heartfelt songs with my band for people who'd rather hear covers or party music. And then I see Slobberbone play their asses off last night for a smallish (but very enthusiastic) crowd of 30 or so, wearing their hearts on their sleeves and Brent singing every word like it's his last, and it makes me proud to at least try. Fuck irony. What Dave said. Yeah, "Trust Jesus" is a hell of a song, isn't it? Some of those lyrics made me burst into spontaneous applause. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
RE: PLAYLIST: Progressive Torch (Charlie Sizemore)
Jon wrote: Which reminds me that the very first Charlie Sizemore album, Gravel Road (1988), has recently been reissued on CD; I don't recall whether it's on Old Homestead or Rutabaga (the former owns the latter). It's Rutabaga and BTW, a new release is way overdue. Damn that guy's a talent. Don't expect one any time soon. Charlie let go of his band and stopped booking a few months ago (Danny Barnes - no - is now playing mandolin and singing some with David Parmley's revamped Continental Divide). He was supposed to have been working on an album of Tom T. Hall songs, but I don't think it got finished up. He's struggled for a long time to have a music and a law career, but it's hard to think of many people who have done that successfully; David Crow and Blaine Sprouse are two who come to mind who have had to cut way back. :-( Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
