Re: Criminally Underappreciated Albums
This is being written under cover of night as there's relatively little twang content. Island - David Arkenstone (1989 actually) Auberge - Chris Rea 1991 Force Of Nature - KoKo Taylor 1993 Toward The Within - Dead Can Dance 1994 No Sant - Wasis Diop 1996 Rendezvous With The Blues - Jimmy Hall 1996 Phantom Blues - Taj Mahal 1996 Fundamental - Bonnie Raitt 1998 Twang content: Mike Ireland Holler - Learning How To Live 1998 Chris Knight - Chris Knight 1998 Connie Smith - Connie Smith 1998 I'm sure there's much more, but these are the ones which stick in my head. Tera
Coverartwork wanted
Hi, Is anybody out there who has the original coverartwork(front/backcover) for Blue Mountain /same (4-barrel records) Jayhawks / Bunkhouse LP and is willing to send me coverscans in JPG format per email? (or know a website were I can find high quality JPG's from this covers) Thanks Dieter
Re: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
It was not a huge throng! ..I was out there too. Ryan and Eaglesmith. Both great that night. Both of those Weiss brothers were out there too and Corrie, if I remember right. Hot coffee was definitely replacing cold beer. It was very late--and VERY cold. I was thinking that was the Waterloo Brewing Parking Lot tradition--cause it was the same way at 1 AM with Whiskeytown and the Blood Oranges the year before! Barry M And I've twice seen Ryan live. He's was fantastic. I also froze seeing him at Waterloo brewing Co. at SXSW 98. Jim Fagan
Re: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
I've been holding out figuring someone would mention my pick but if they did I missed it so I'll throw out the Davis Raines CD. 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: The Boudin Barndance Playlist: 4/15/99
Dan, I have to confess that you have the most interesting playlists of all the ones that get sent to P2. Nice bunch of music this week, buddy!! K. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A bunch of live show previews this evening including Geoff Muldaur at the Common Fence, Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison at Johnny D's, and Bare Jr. at the Met Cafe for which weez did a ticket giveaway. The Bourbonaires' (who were in-studio guests last week and play Providence Friday night) new wax showed up and it's a beauty from the cover art to the label to of course the two tunes. Other new things gettin' first-time Boudin Barndance spins this evening were releases from Alejandro Escovedo, Chris Smither, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Wilco, and reissues including Johnny Cash, Lawrence "Black" Ardoin, and the new Norton thing of Big Star stuff. Butt-shaker of the night A no-brainer, Hebert Fontenot the Super Country Cajuns with "A Coon-ass from Ville Platte." Now, onto zee goods
Re: The Boudin Barndance Playlist: 4/15/99
oops! sorry for the mass suck-up, should have been offlist. K.
Era of Perfect Singles
I have something very uninteresting to say about thsi threadwhich is that there were great rock and roll singles when they cared about having them. (yes; yes;m Im know there have been dance singles since, etc; blah blah... I wanna be clear) ...but a Perfect Single has a sort of obvious definition: It has to explode at you and grab your attention in low fidelity from AM radio while wind is blowing past your convertible. It does it a lot of times. It has to open up a new world in 3 notes. So the beginning, and sometimes the ending, is very important. By that definition, these were some great singles--and like somebody already said, if this gets you to put some of these on, and listen to any one of them just like you've never heard them before--well, you'll see. Uninteresting list really, because they did work with a lot of people when that was the point. I don't even have to name the artists! It has nothing to do with generations. But check out these mono singles' beginnings... Jailhouse Rock All Shook Up What'd I Say Roll Over Beethoven Tutti Frutti Be Bop a Lula She Said Yeah Wake Up Little Susie Peggy Sue Papa Got a Brand New Bag Higher and Higher Twist Shout Having a Party Quarter to Three The Wanderer On Broadway Rescue Me You Can't Hurry Love Be My Baby Uptown Help Me Rhonda I'll Take You There You Really Got a Hold on Me In the Midnight Hour My Girl Signed. Sealed, Delivered Like a Rolling Stone Satisfaction Out of Time Honky Tonk Women She's Not There You Really Got a Hold on Me Hold On I'm Comin Ticket to Ride Eight Days a Week Gloria You Really Got Me Gimme Some Lovin Wooly Bully Try a Little Tenderness and River Deep, Mountain High..and.. It's Over (some know how to end em too!) Barry M.
Playlist KOOP New American Roots Music 4/16/99
The New American Roots Music Show is heard Fridays from 9 to 10 AM on KOOP, Austin, Texas 91.7FM. It focuses on new releases and recent re-issues in country, bluegrass,folk, blues, cajun, zydeco and whatever else fits. Any questions, contact me off list. Jim Artist/Song/Album Bill Matte/Restless Night/Zydeco, Blues Boogie (intro) Cliff Eberhardt/My Father's Shoes/The Long Road Darrell Scott/My Father's House/Family Tree Tammy Rogers/Mama's Got Some Money/The Speed Of Love Doc Richard Watson/Columbus Stockade Blues/Third Generation Blues R.L. Burnside/See My Jumper/From Mississippi To Chicago Gary Primich/Rootin' Tootin'/Botheration Speedy West Jimmy Bryant/Pushing The Blues/Swinging On The Strings Spade Cooley/I Found A New Baby/Shame On You Big Sandy The Fly-Rite Boys/Play Girl/Radio Favorites Carl Sonny Leyland/Kingfish Boogie/I'm Wise NRBQ/Chicken Hearted/Ridin' In My Car Bad Livers/Jesus On The Mainline/Dust On The Bible Tara Nevins/I've Got A Mule To Ride/Mule To Ride Corey Harris/Nola Rag/Greens From The Garden Mandy Barnett/I've Got A Right To Cry/I've Got A Right To Cry Boozoo Chavis/Dance All Night/Who Stole My Monkey? Foster Lloyd/Whoa/Version Of The Truth (outro)
Re: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
Bob Woodruff "Dreams And Saturday Nights"
Clip: Gospel Music Hall of Fame
The Mountain Press 4/16/99 Gospel Memorabilia Finds a New Home at Dollywood by Pat Dorwin, staff writer Pigeon Forge-- When a group of Southern gospel performers decided they wanted to make traveling a little more comfortable, they designed the first tour bus. The idea of luxury has evolved since the Blackwood Brothers and group member J.D. Sumner oversaw that first bus, where they relaxed-- and slept in-- recliners while on tour. A reconstruction of that first bus can be seen at the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which officially opens April 17 at Dollywood. Tour buses spread to all types of music, and the little wrinkles in design have been ironed out. Recliners first gave way to box springs and mattresses for slumber. "They didn't realize once they started driving down the road, the box springs bounced them out of (the beds)," said Heather Campbell, executive director of the Southern Gospel Music Association. The SGMA was formed in 1994 to preserve the tradition of Southern gospel music. Construction of the hall of fame and museum began last year at Dollywood. "Fans will have a place to go and look and learn," said Tim Riley of the Gold City Quartet, a group that will appear in conjunction with grand opening festivities. "I think it's really going to be an asset for Dollywood and Southern gospel music." Years ago, outside of listening to the Grand Ole Opry and Louisiana Hayride shows on the radio, there weren't a whole lot of musical choices. But when Southern gospel groups began to tour by bus, they were able to bring the music to more churches and schools than ever before, Riley said. "People remember all-day singings and (cemetery) decoration days," he said. And now Christian music, which includes Southern gospel, is making a comeback of sorts. "So many people my age grew up with it," and are now getting back to Southern gospel, Riley said. Today's groups have more musical training and high-tech sounds that help attract new listeners as well. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the hall of fame and museum is 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Dolly Parton, and seven of the 41 members of the hall of fame, including Bill Gaither, will appear. At the opening ceremony a half-hour later, the Gaither Vocal Band, the Florida Boys, the Dove Brothers, and the Kingdom Heirs will perform in the Showstreet Theater. Riley gives a lot of credit to Gaither for reviving Southern gospel. "He has awakened this in hundreds of thousands of people... It's really uplifting to be a part of it," Riley said. Exhibits at the hall of fame and museum include: -- Visitors first chance upon an Animatronic Quartet, or robots that look like real people, Campbell said. It's set up like an old singing school. -- A replica of the first touring bus. James Blackwood supervised the reconstruction, as did Sumner until he died late last year. Sumner was president of the SGMA and an advocate for bringing the hall of fame and museum to Sevier County. -- Five interactive, touch screen computers covering Southern gospel from 1910 to present day. Users can listen to audio and, for some eras, see video clips. "You can spend 15 minutes or five days depending on how in-depth," your research is, Campbell said. -- A recording studio allows visitors to sing to background music and tape the song. There are more than 750 song titles to choose from and the first tape costs $9.99 with additional tapes $4.99 each. The museum will also have quite a few Southern gospel artifacts, as the SGMA has been adding items for the past two years, Campbell said. Computer recordings to preserve Southern gospel are also being made. "It's a heartfelt music. It deals with the soul," Riley said of Southern gospel. "It's a music that has a beat to it that people can enjoy." In times of trouble, the music can hold promise of a better future and faith in God. "Gospel music gives a person hope that there is a better way... That we can depend on Him. That's the message of Southern gospel, that there's hope beyond this world," Riley said. Travel can be tough on the group members and their family. "It's a sacrifice," Riley said. "You have to marry the right person and be in it together. It has to be a ministry." But he knows his music is for a higher purpose. "It's like a fire in your bones when God tells you to do something," Riley said. Gold City Quartet, based in Gadsden, Ala., will perform 210 concerts a year, but Riley said they try to get home at least three days a week. "It's a sacrifice. It's not an easy life," Riley said. "But the Lord always seems to give you the gumption to go on." There is no admission charge for the hall of fame and museum, which will be open during regular Dollywood hours. Take care, Shane Rhyne [EMAIL PROTECTED] === WDVX-FM -- www.wdvx.com Tennessee Saturday Night -- Saturdays, 6 to 9 PM The Fringe -- Saturdays, 9 to Midnight _ Do You
In Concert: Ray Price
Howdy, I posted the Dollywood Concert Calendar earlier this year, but it looks like there's a new competitor in the mountains this year also aiming at the same demographic. Governor's Palace Theater is based in Sevierville, and is one of the many music theaters in the area determined to transform the Smokies into Branson East. (Lee Greenwood and Louise Mandrell are most notable at this time for their theaters, and Alan Jackson and Alabama have opened namesake restaurants here.) Nonetheless, I received their concert calendar for this season and saw some names of interest. In that spirit, here's the info. Gospel fans will note that the Rev. J. Bazell Mull now hosts singing conventions in Knoxville and Sevierville. Ain't that right, Miss Mull? Mull Singing Convention -- May 1 The Lettermen -- May 7 Mull Singing Convention -- June 5 John Berry -- June 11 Martina McBride -- June 19 Oak Ridge Boys -- June 26 Billy Ray Cyrus -- July 2 Charley Pride -- July 9 Mull Singing Convention -- July 10 Debbie Reynolds -- July 24 Diamond Rio -- July 31 Deana Carter -- August 6 Mull Singing Convention -- August 14 Ray Price -- August 27 George Jones -- September 4 (This, I assume, is tentative...) Boots Randolph and the Mills Bros. -- September 24 Jim Nabors -- October 1 Oak Ridge Boys -- October 8 Patsy Cline Tribute Show -- October 15 Mull Singing Convention -- October 16 Jerry Reed -- October 23 Glenn Miller Orchestra -- October 30 Mull Singing Convention -- November 25 Unlike the Dollywood shows, ticket prices vary from artist to artist. All shows start at 7:30 pm. Holler at me, if anyone needs more info. Take care, Shane Rhyne Knoxville, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] NP: The Flatirons, Prayerbones === WDVX-FM -- www.wdvx.com Tennessee Saturday Night -- Saturdays, 6 to 9 PM The Fringe -- Saturdays, 9 to Midnight _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Era of Perfect Singles ETC.
don't know how this got me started thinking about literally life-changing hooks. Probably that in spring cleaning I found my paperback deep blues which I must've started reading a year ago and then lost track of so although I have missed the entire thread, I'd like everyone to ponder a minute Muddy Waters' stop time (Willie Dixon gives credit to the whole band for this one) Hootchie Cootchie Man and Elmore James' Dust My Broom. By the way, Miss Deanna Varagonna has some kinda stunning blues feel I must say. Great show the other night with Mike Ireland, whom NO ONE should miss on this li'l tour with just Dan Mesh. Who needs a band? Linda, who thinks the opening of Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend stands up right nicely, if that has anything to do with anything
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
actually, Mazor, I thought your subject line might indicate promising news for the new millenium. Linda
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
Barry Mazor wrote: ...but a Perfect Single has a sort of obvious definition: It has to explode at you and grab your attention in low fidelity from AM radio while wind is blowing past your convertible. It does it a lot of times. It has to open up a new world in 3 notes. So the beginning, and sometimes the ending, is very important. Like a Rolling Stone Kimmie and I needed a car beside the Band Van so we stumbled across a used Mazda Miata. I had driven MG Midgets and Austin Healey Sprites and Triumph Spitfires in my 20s so I am obviously a candidate in my old age for a two-seater, and this Miata was a low-miles $13,000 steal, so we got it. One day I'm driving along in the Austin sunshine, top down, radio on loud, and the first splash of "Like A Rolling Stone" comes on the radio and I crank it up to speaker-cone shred volume, jam the car a gear lower, stomp it up to 85 and hold it way up there close to the redline and it feels like musical sex. This is what music is supposed to do to you. -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
...the first splash of "Like A Rolling Stone" comes on the radio and I crank it up to speaker-cone shred volume, jam the car a gear lower, stomp it up to 85 and hold it way up there close to the redline and it feels like musical sex. This is what music is supposed to do to you. Joe Gracey Exactly; exactly, exactly, exactly. . With a great single you're far frot alone.. (Even for the new millenium, Linda!) (I notice these responses come from several othger P2 members who, based on previous converstaions, have reaosn to have experienced the Age of Perfect Singles.) PS: There's NEVER been an age of perfect albums! Barry
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
In a message dated 4/17/99 11:04:58 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ...the first splash of "Like A Rolling Stone" comes on the radio and I crank it up to speaker-cone shred volume, jam the car a gear lower, stomp it up to 85 and hold it way up there close to the redline and it feels like musical sex. This is what music is supposed to do to you. Joe Gracey not so much about sex as driving but this puts me in mind of a time I was driving a rental convertible across the bridge to Coronado Island and "Summertime" came on the radio. Can't remember who did it, but you know the one, summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime. One of life's perfect driving music moments. Ha! My daughter always used to whine, "how come you always turn the radio UP when it's a song YOU like?" Linda, happy to be the mother of a perfect woman
Mike Ireland tour dates east/midwest/south/UK
Mike Ireland Dan Mesh (all shows listed are with the duo) confirmed as of 4/17/99 April 17 Wilberts , Cleveland, OH (w/Al Kooper) 18 Rosebud, Pittsburgh, PA (w/Deliberate Strangers) 19 Tramps, New York, NY (w/Merle Haggard, Fred Eaglesmith) 20 Mercury Lounge, New York, NY (w/ Joe Pernice, Bob Egan) 21 House of Blues, Cambridge, MA (in the round w/ Joe Pernice, Bob Egan) 24 Kenny Live (natl tv show), Dublin, IRE 27 Whelans, Dublin, IRE 30 Carlsberg Country Roots Fest, Kilkenny, IRE May 1 Carlsberg Country Roots Fest, Kilkenny, IRE (w/ Calexico) 2 The Mill, Tipperary, IRE 5 Borderline, London, UK (w/the Gourds) 7 Iron Horse, Northampton, MA 8 Hillbilly at Harvard (live radio 95.3), Cambridge, MA 11 Iota, Arlington, VA (w/ Alejandro Escovedo) 12 Empty Glass, Charleston, WV 13 Brewery, Raleigh, NC 14 New Brookland Tavern, Columbia, SC 15 The Sutler, Nashville, TN (w/Tommy Womack) 18 Friends Co., Charleston, IL 20 Grand Emporium, Kansas City, MO (w/Hot Club of Cowtown) Coming in July: Songwriter-in-the-round Eastern/Midwestern US tour w/ Mike Ireland, Joe Pernice Tommy Womack Joyce Linehan Artist Management 10A Burt Street Dorchester, MA 02124 617-282-2510
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
Nice post, Joe! And yep, Barry, it requires a certain age bracket... Several of these "perfect singles" I recall hearing for the first time *on the radio* and sometimes on the car radio. Especialy Stones singles, for me. I distinctly recall hearing "Honky Tonk Women" for the first time on a radio in a dorm room and going nuts And immediately putting down everything and driving to a *wholesale* record distribution warehouse to find it because none of the record stores in town had it yet. That drum lead-in is still amazing. Got it with that cool picture cover g. --junior
Joe/Pernice/Brothers tour east, UK, Europe
Confirmed as of 4/17/99 Joe Pernice (solo) April 20 Mercury Lounge, New York, NY (w/Mike Ireland Dan Mesh, Bob Egan) 21 House of Blues, Cambridge, MA (in the round w/Mike Ireland, Bob Egan) Pernice Brothers May 12 Roisin Dubh, Galway, Ireland 13 Music Centre Dublin, Ireland 14 Trinity Ball, Dublin, Ireland 16 King Tuts, Glasgow, Scotland 17 Pheasant, Sheffield, England 18 The Garage, London, England 19 Doornroojse, Nijmegen, Netherlands 21 Blekingska Nationen, Lund, Sweden 22 Fritz Corner, Stockholm, Sweden 22 So What, Oslo, Norway Joe Pernice (alone again) May 24 Loppen, Copenhagen, Denmark June 2 Milkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands 4 Essengum, Brussels, Belgium 5 Kikker, Utrecht, Netherlands 6 Effinar, Eindhoven, Netherlands 8 Burgerweeshuis, Deventer, Netherlands 9 Doornroojse, Nijmegen, Netherlands Coming in July: Songwriter-in-the-round Eastern/Midwestern US tour w/ Mike Ireland, Joe Pernice Tommy Womack Joyce Linehan Artist Management 10A Burt Street Dorchester, MA 02124 617-282-2510
Re: Mike Ireland tour dates east/midwest/south/UK
In a message dated 4/17/99 11:17:39 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Coming in July: Songwriter-in-the-round Eastern/Midwestern US tour w/ Mike Ireland, Joe Pernice Tommy Womack cannot WAIT for this one! Linda
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
In a message dated 4/17/99 11:22:52 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I distinctly recall hearing "Honky Tonk Women" for the first time on a radio in a dorm room and going nuts And immediately putting down everything and driving to a *wholesale* record distribution warehouse to find it because none of the record stores in town had it yet. That drum lead-in is still amazing. Got it with that cool picture cover g. jeez. are we old farts or what! I remember dragging myself to the car to go take my GMATs in the District. I was living in Reston and the damned test started at 7:30 fragging a.m. I had nearly an hour's drive on a Satuday morning with Leesburg Pike and the GW parkway all to myself and remember the whole trip to this day for the fact that some godsend DJ chose that time period to debut "Some Girls." Linda
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
At 09:08 AM 4/17/99 -0400, The Mazor wrote: ...but a Perfect Single has a sort of obvious definition: It has to explode at you and grab your attention in low fidelity from AM radio As I've said elsewhere before, I feel really lucky to have gotten in on the tail end of this era as it peaked (says me) in the early to mid-70s, then dribbled out into the 80s. The greatest singles almost always ANNOUNCE themselves. You know it's I Want You Back, or Mama Tried or I'll Take You There or Go All The Way or The Wonder Of You or Let's Stay Together or Day After Day and on and on, almost from note one. Like Linda, I wish barry's subject line was more prognostication than historical desctription. --david cantwell
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
Great thread, Barry! So Gracey wrote, One day I'm driving along in the Austin sunshine, top down, radio on loud, and the first splash of "Like A Rolling Stone" comes on the radio and I crank it up to speaker-cone shred volume, jam the car a gear lower, stomp it up to 85 and hold it way up there close to the redline and it feels like musical sex. This is what music is supposed to do to you. Yeah, yeah, yeah (oh hey, that reminds me of a single)... but it doesn't have to be fast, hard dangerous -- GUYS, jeez g. It's not a single, that I know of (how about that for a thread: not singles but should be), but the beginning of "If You Were A Bluebird" by Joe Ely, with its cascade of shimmering notes, makes me feel *deliciously* shivery all over. Then, the song builds, and builds, oh my my! Actually, "Treat Me Like A Saturday Night" on the same album does that too, but it starts slowly, builds and builds, then goes all er, soft at the end -- sort of including the afterglow, you know what I mean? They always talk about how the old "cock rock" songs build to a climax, just like GUY sex supposedly. But what about songs like "Eleanor" by the Turtles? That song climaxes several times... and ends in an "ahh." Heh heh. Hevvins, my palms are getting sweaty. One thing about the Era of Perfect Singles (yeah, I Wuz There, with a cheap transistor radio glued to my ear) was how *many* of them fade out at the end. And of course the DJs talked over the fade-out. But for great endings that END, you can't hardly beat James Brown's "I Feel Good." I watched that Temptations TV-Bio (the first part with guilty-TV-viewing pleasure, the last part like a train wreck) and -- wasn't the (brilliant) beginning of "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" kind of *unusual* for transistor-radio radio? Seems to me I thought so at the time. Getting all nostalgic here, I remember the demise of my red transistor radio -- I was taking a bubble bath, with the radio perched on the side of the tub. I reached over to tune it in better and knocked it into the water, right in the middle of "Incense and Peppermints." For an agonizing second there I thought I was gonna be electricuted, but all that happend is that the Strawberry Alarm Clock went "glub glub glub." --Cheryl Cline
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
In a message dated 4/17/99 12:40:20 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But for great endings that END, you can't hardly beat James Brown's "I Feel Good." the little girls know. . .heh heh YEEOOOWWW! Linda
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
Like Linda, I wish barry's subject line was more prognostication than historical desctription. --david cantwell Well, hey--if they WANT to do that again, they will. And for all we know right now, an oncoming era of download quality stereo singles from the Net may do just that, given kids (and old farts) will be no doubt asembling their own downloaded DVD-ROM segues or something...The only question will be how to get everybody to HEAR 'em, with all those isolated ears so..atomized..and if they'll concentrate on the sound insteda of the look! The 70s cuts David just mentioned are just as good to me, too..And they ARE "in" just under the cut--'cept they often got to be heard in FM stereo! And the 8-track, right? Ms. Cline, as always, has reminded us just in time that there's uh, more than one way to skin a cat. Also just reminded me how much I like those Joe Ely cuts she's quivvered up...Does this mean something? Has anyone ever divided out "front seat" vs. "back seat" car songs? (Single entendre there, please--no anatomical references implied.) ... Does it matter? PS: I haven't counted, but I don't think ALL those "perfect single" candidates I reeled off play it hard and fast and build to a full White Rabbit. But they do start! PPS: Papa Was a Rolling Stone was remarkable in every way, including that opening, which was unprecedented for that genre. Whatever that genre is! It always brings me a peresonal visual: I was helping kids in a foster home north of New York with their homework nights at the time that came out, and the Temps showed up on a TV doing this live as the kids were finishing up one night ...There were soon 20 of 'em doing every move, and every note, unrehearsed, I think.. Of course, they're all about 36-37 now! Bet theey still know those moves. Barry
Criminally Underappreciated Albums
Clem Snide - You Were a Diamond - It just came out a few months ago, its amazing, no one is even reviewing it. it was reviewed in No Depression by yours truly, july/august 1998 issue #16. i've seen a couple other reviews since then, but i'm also surprised it hasn't spun more people's heads around. elaine np: 44 Long *inside the horse's head*
Re: Hillbilly Boogiemen
They stayed with us last night, Played WDIY's fund raiser and Broke the the all time record for pledges by almost double! Today they Played WDVR and were Great. Payed at our houser party til 4:30 this morning They KICK ASS!! Wayne Hancock even bought their CD Fred WDVR
Re: Underappreciated (long)
I'm limiting my choices to ones (except maybe for the Reivers or EDD) that I've rarely seen discussed here. I think half of most of our collections are "criminally underappreciated" by the masses (of listeners and critics), so I had to narrow it down to "underappreciated on P2" and it's till too long...:). That also means that since we've talked about nearly every twangy thing I own, most of these are twangless, and a lot are fairly punk/indie: --You Am I--"Hi Fi Way"--the second album by these Aussies, where they turn down the Stooges, turn up The Jam and get spectacular results. --Squirrel Bait--self-titled--a blast of Husker Du-isms with vocals so throaty they make Mats-era Westerberg sound like Pavarotti... ungodly powerful --Slint--"Spiderland"--dense, complex, rhythmic math-rock from ex-Squirrel Bait-ers,like a combination of Fugazi and something more "progressive rock"-oriented --Danny Dusty--"The Lost Weekend" --I'm a big mid-80s Green On Red fan and this is my favorite GOR-related album...a drunken, sloppy, wonderful GOR/Steve Wynn/Long Ryders/Rain Parade collaboration on 7 GOR-ish originals plus a Dylan tune. --Reivers--"Translate Slowly" and "Saturday"--melodic pop-rock from Austin that's ever-so-slightly twangy. I still miss 'em --Eleventh Dream Day--"Beet" --I've inflicted my opinion of this on the list too many times :)...Velvets meets Crazy Horse meets X...Just buy it if you can find it. Gimme a witness, Dave. --Face To Face--"Big Choice"--the most uplifting, high-speed, melodic punk album I think I've ever heard --Giant Sand--"The Love Songs"--my first exposure to Howe Gelb, way back in '88, and still (maybe) my fave by them. Think: Neil Young gets drunk and plugs in with Robyn Hitchcock as his lyricist. --The Johnsons--"Break Tomorrow's Day"--a Philly band from the 80s who it seems no one's ever heard of. Power pop heaven and so out-of-print that the Trouser Press Guide stopped listing it 2 volumes ago. --Scrawl--"Velvet Hammer"--my fave from Columbus' finest grrrl band. The Albini production is perfect. --Mission of Burma-"Vs."--aggressive, guitar-heavy, chaotic, full of joyfully-yelled vocals...available with extra tracks from Ryko. Seminal American post-punk. -- Volcano Suns--"The Bright Orange Years"--a more melodic, song-oriented version of Mission of Burma headed by Burma's drummer, Peter Prescott --Naked Raygun--"All Rise" --my favorite non-SST punk album from the 80s. Guaranteed to elevate testosterone levels and start spontaneous moshing... --Windbreakers--"At Home With Bobby Tim"/"Terminal"--their first and fourth albums available on one CD. Sorta twangy 80s rootsy pop. Loved this band. Mark Wyatt's on the "At Home" album when i think about it Sidewinders--"Auntie Ramos' Pool Hall"--big, loud, 2-guitar roots rock. I can't imagine a Scorchers fan not liking this one. OK, I've gone on too long...:) Steve Kirsch [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
More on Ray Mason tribute
NRBQ is on this thing? well. . .kinda. I did not know that! Anyway, here's more info from the Tar Hut website via the ND Board. Sounds like a local hero of sorts. I think he used to/does hold down some Sundays at NYC's storied Lakeside Lounge. Speaking of Angry Johnny and the Killbillies, you'll find them on Tar Hut's most recent release: "It's Heartbreak That Sells - A Tribute To Ray Mason". Ray Mason. Mr. Nice Guy. Mr. Ray Mason. We're extremely proud to announce this collection of songs in tribute to the legendary godfather of the New England music scene. The album, which will be available in all worthy stores on April 20, boasts heavy-hitter names such as the Ass Ponys (Cincinnati's press and radio are going wild!), Cheri Knight, Eric Ambel, and Steve Westfield The Slow Band. In addition to our very own Angry Johnny The Killbillies (you KNOW Ray must be a nice guy if Angry Johnny does a tribute song!), King Radio makes a Cure-ish pop appearance also! Countless numbers of local musicians who consider Ray Mason a mentor and a special friend also make appearances: The Incredible Casuals (featuring members of NRBQ), The Gutterbirds (including Ray's Lonesome Brothers bandmate Jim Armenti), Tom Shea (Scud Mountain Boys), Jim Weeks, The Bamboo Steamers, and Pete Weiss The Rock Band all pay tribute. We're truly honored to be a part of this, and we hope that you'll enjoy the album. If you're interested in hearing any of Ray Mason's music, you can check out Wormco Records or just check out our listening station and click on any Lonesome Brothers clip.
Re: Underappreciated (long)
Oh silly f*cking methat was s'posed to be underappreciated albums of the **90s**, wasn't it? D'oh! Sorry 'bout that, Steve Kirsch [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
Re: In Concert: Ray Price
Hey there, Shane posted a buncha shows... Gospel fans will note that the Rev. J. Bazell Mull now hosts singing conventions in Knoxville and Sevierville. Ain't that right, Miss Mull? Mull Singing Convention -- May 1 So, mostly out of idle curiosity, are these like big gospel sing alongs, or what? Later... CK ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
Re: Mike Ireland tour dates east/midwest/south/UK
Hey there, Mike Ireland Dan Mesh (all shows listed are with the duo) As Linda mentioned in a PS somewhere, this was a great show. The songs all hold up well with just a couple of guitars - they played a new song or two and some great covers (Twitty, Charlie Rich's wife whose first name I cant remember, George Jones). Wow. Later... CK ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
Re: Underappreciated (long)
Hey there, Steve asks for a witness... --Eleventh Dream Day--"Beet" --I've inflicted my opinion of this on the list too many times :)...Velvets meets Crazy Horse meets X...Just buy it if you can find it. Gimme a witness, Dave. I'm not Dave (thank god) but damn, 11DD are s good and should be way way bigger than they are. I'm thinking Rolling Stones big, but would be happy with at least, oh, Stone Temple Pilots big. All their albums are fantasic, and their live shows will tear you apart. *sigh* I'll quit rambling, but if you ever see anything by them, buy it. And if someone has a copy of Borscht lying around, let me know. (Its remixes of Beet, geddit?) Later... CK ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
Hey there, Junior cheers... Nice post, Joe! And yep, Barry, it requires a certain age bracket... And to that 'age bracket' thing is say, "Feh!" and "Feh!" again. I surely hope you're not suggesting that the list of 50's and 60's era singles are somehow superior to the singles of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Since that would be wrong. g Later... CK ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
CK archly suggests: hope you're not suggesting that the list of 50's and 60's era singles are somehow superior to the singles of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Since that would be wrong. g No, but as several pointed out, the era in which the single ruled was drawing to a close in the 70s and early 80s. As a medium, as an institution (running out to buy 45 rpm records by major artists, actually playing them, etc...), as a way to conceptualize the writing, arranging, production, etc., of a piece of music, they really mark an era. In that sense, it's fair to say there was indeed an "era" of the single which is long over I certainly wouldn't suggest the music of one period is superior to that of another, but that there was a period during which the 45 medium dominated the airwaves and determined a lot of things about both the production and reception of pop music, I think there is little doubt. Smart-ass youngun! g --junior
Re: Era of Perfect Singles
It would be nice if the perfect singles of this era--and there are more than a few--were played on the radio, but unfortunately, they aren't. And since MTV wouldn't know M if it fell onto its face and wiggled, what's a modern single lover to do? It's as if the mass media outlets of today avoid these songs for fear of catching herpes. So, if the era of the "perfect single" was the '60's and early 70's, it could be because these songs were written for (and digested by) a mass audience (i.e. allowed to be "singles"). You can't tell me that "New Madrid" or virtually anything off of Built To Spill's There's Nothing Wrong With Love are anthems-in-waiting, but the only people hearing them are the choir to which preaching is unnecessary. Lance . . .
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Cincinnati content (was: RE: More on Ray Mason tribute)
Linda quotes Tar Hut: ...heavy-hitter names such as the Ass Ponys... Which reminds me to mention that Prospect Hill will be playing at Cincinnati's Barrelhouse on 4/30 with said Ass Ponys. Should be fun. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re: Era of Perfect Singles ETC.
At 11:47 AM -0400 on 4/17/99, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By the way, Miss Deanna Varagonna has some kinda stunning blues feel I must say. This wasn't at all there when she opened for Vic Chesnutt, although she's got a really nice voice. She might have varied both her material and her delivery for the two audiences, but I can't make the leap from what I heard to anything resembling blues. Bob
RE: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
I'd suggest damn near any blues album recorded by someone other than Buddy Guy. Bob
blues
I tried to warn you about hanging out at Chicago blues clubs, Bob Soron. ;-) Linda, way over the tourist circuit
blues revisited
I think I forgot this part g but it's probably way to late to avoid an acid retort. Linda
Criminally underappreciated albums of the 80's
Einsterzende Twang-baden: Dan Rigney's list of criminally underappreciated albums of the 80's (dating himself in no particular disorder) The Fall - This Nation's Saving Grace Husker Du - Zen Arcade Pere Ubu - The Tenement Year The President - self titled Monks of Doom: Soundtrack from "Breakfast on the Beach of Deception" CODONA: 3 Eric B Rakim: Paid in Full Minutemen: Double Nickles on the Dime Sonic Youth : EVOL Underappreciated debut 12" of the 80's: Game Theory: Distortion ep Underappreciated sound system of the 80's: On-U Sound Underappreciated single of the 80's: Chameleons: In Shreds Dan Rigney http://www.moths.com
Moby Grape's Skip Spence Dies at 52
(from Wall Of Sound www site) April 16, 1999 Moby Grape's Skip Spence Dies at 52 Alexander "Skip" Spence, the musician whose heralded but troubled career included stints as the original drummer in the Jefferson Airplane and as founding rhythm guitarist for the acclaimed '60s band Moby Grape, died today in a hospital in Northern California. He entered the facility on April 5 with pneumonia, and his condition quickly grew worse. One of the many gifted musicians to emerge from the San Francisco scene in the late '60s, Spence was also an influential songwriter who, in addition to penning several songs for the aforementioned bands, released a solo album in 1969, Oar, which is regarded as an underground classic today. Sadly, not long after the album appeared, Spence was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, and subsequent years saw him spending a large portion of his life in residential-care facilities. At the time of his death, he was residing in a mobile home near Santa Cruz, where he lived on a subsistence income. Ironically, Spence's death comes at a time when a resurgence of interest in his work is occurring. In May, Birdman Records will release a tribute album featuring a number of Spence devotees among them Robert Plant, Beck, Tom Waits, and Robyn Hitchcock performing their versions of songs from Oar. Titled More Oar: A Tribute to Alexander "Skip" Spence, the CD is the brainchild of Reprise VP of Media Relations Bill Bentley, who was motivated by the desire to both raise money for Spence and to bring attention to what he considers a visionary work. Asked to comment on Spence's death, Bentley told Wall of Sound: "Skip Spence has always been a free spirit, and now his spirit is free. With all his medical problems, I don't think he would have wanted to be a prisoner of the medical profession. No one rocked and rolled more than Spence. His solo album, Oar, defined all the possibilities of what one man and his imagination could do. And with everything he did the Jefferson Airplane's first album, the Moby Grape, Oar, and beyond he leaves a legacy that will live forever." In June, following Birdman's release of the tribute CD, Sundazed Records will issue The Complete Oar Sessions, an expanded version of Spence's solo album, which adds five bonus tracks to the original set. A trust fund has been established to assist Spence's family with the late musician's medical bills. Anyone wishing to contribute may send a (non-deductible) donation to: Comerica Bank, CA, Attn: Marilyn Guzman, 1960 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010. Checks should be made payable to: I.T.F. Alexander Lee "Skip" Spence. Russell Hall
