Re: Rappin' Radney
In a message dated 4/29/99 8:39:17 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On top of it being AOR themed, I'd venture to say it skews towards women as well. Some song about rainy days and staying under the covers. Don't get me wrong, it sounds like a good plan, I just don't want to hear *him* sing about it. "Raining On Sunday" is my personal favorite song on the album, and I am way out of your demographic. It ain't country, but who says it has to be? Slim
Re: Rappin' Radney
In a message dated 4/29/99 12:37:58 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: clearly, he's at a different place than i am right now - that's all. I think he is also in a different place than he has ever been before. It is an unusual album, and the story behind it is pretty strange. I got a promo almost a year ago, and it is just now getting released. I hope he does well with it, even if the list Dad disses it. Slim
Re: Wedding Marches. (was: Re: Bad Companye)
A few years ago a young lady in some suburb of Atlanta called me and wanted to book the Convicts for her wedding reception. She didn't want to pay us, and had a list of "required songs", most of which were by Lorrie Morgan, and the rest HNC garbage. I told her we did not have a girl singer, and she wanted us to hire one. Then I explained to her in the nicest terms I could use our feelings toward Ms. Morgan and HNC in general, and never heard from her again. I guess we didn't meet their standards. BTW, we have played several weddings with great success, even with a vast repertoire of drinking, cheating, and breakup songs. Rule #1 - Do lots of Elvis covers. Guaranteed crowd pleasers. Slim
Re: Jackson Browne All the Time.
In a message dated 4/28/99 1:57:37 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Road the Sky Radio is launched at http://members.xoom.com/JBRadio playing Jackson Browne music 24 hours a day. If this was broadcast to Kosovo the war would end in less than 24 hours, but I bet it would violate the Geneva Convention. Slim
Re: Bad Company quote, URL
In a message dated 4/27/99 3:17:25 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: , it could be said that Bad Company is responsible for the population explosion during the Seventies, because so many kids were conceived to 'Feel Like Making Love.'" I went to a white trash wedding once where this was played as the bride walked down the aisle. No kidding. Slim - who always preferred the song "Bad Company"
Re: Nanci Griffith info
In a message dated 4/27/99 5:04:50 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I thought I heard that she was retiring from the road soon. Is that on track? There was a rumor that she was diagnosed with some form of cancer recently. That may be too personal, though. Ask her why she sent that nasty letter to all the journalists who didn't like her last record. Slim
Re: Cold Mt. Music NPR
In a message dated 4/26/99 5:25:46 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: NP Bluegrass Mandolin Extavaganza (Produced by Ronnie McCoury David Grisman) I got this a few weeks ago. It is excellent, and very comprehensive although a few folks are naturally missing. All the mando you can hando. Slim
Re: single most influential, cont.
In a message dated 4/24/99 3:25:09 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I also noticed that he didn't have the strongest voice in the world. However, he figured out strategies for evading those problems and became a great singer. I would beg to differ as the King got into the later part of his career. There is a clip in "This Is Elvis" (the original version, as it was edited from the "expanded" video release by EPE because it was such a negaive visual of E) where what I believe was his last televised concert he sang "Unchained Melody" accompanying himself on the piano. It is one of the most emotional and powerful musical moments I have ever seen. He looks like hell, but that voice is strong and perfect. It makes me cry. Slim
Re: single most influential, cont.
In a message dated 4/24/99 4:50:39 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But it makes me cry precisely because his voice CAN'T do it anymore, which isn't so suprising since he's like only a few weeks away from being dead. He can't hit the high notes at all, or the low ones either. It's a pretty pathetic performance, but it's also painfully poignant for the sheer gesture of the attempt, or maybe because of his glassy-eyed obliviousness to his lack of chops. Are you sure we saw the same clip, or is it just not your cup of tea? g Yeah, he looks like hell and the strain is intense, but my God, what a performance. I stand by my perceptions. Slim
Re: Tom Petty's roots are showing (real twangy)
In a message dated 4/21/99 3:16:01 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, the idea was to out-Skynyrd Skynyrd I always heard. That can't be done. There is only one Skynyrd, and they rule southern rock. Slim
Re: Playlist 15 April 1999 - PBS-FM, Melbourne, Australia
Hi Sophie, Yeah, my uncle, aunt, and 6 cousins live there, along with my mother's cousin and his family (all migrated Scots), who was the one who heard the song. He is an excellent guitar player, and will be in Nashville to visit the family in September. I'm glad you like the CD, as we are very proud of it. I am going to Atlanta on May 27 to play a festival with that particular lineup, so it should be a blast. It was fun hanging out with you and the rest of the Aussie gang at SXSW. Tell them I said hey. Once I get through my PhD I am definitely coming to Australia for a visit. That may be a couple of years away, so if you are still there we will hook up. Jon never responded to the request to send you some Greta Lee discs, but he has just separated from his wife, and things are in turmoil. I will remind him again. Take care and keep in touch. Slim
Re: Playlist 15 April 1999 - PBS-FM, Melbourne, Australia
OOOPS That was very personal! My apologies to everyone,especially those mentioned. slim - in the big ol' dawghouse
Re: Der Bingle
In a message dated 4/20/99 12:21:24 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And didn't Crosby record some tracks with Louis Armstrong in the 20's or 30's? There was a real nice Crosby compilation out last year which contained a few tracks with Armstrong. It is a nice package and well worth having as an early retrospective on Bing's work. It's in storage in Atlanta so I don't have any details. Sorry. Slim
Re: My Bing-a-Ling
In a message dated 4/20/99 1:07:06 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wondering when we're going to start debating the Artist of the Millennium, Mozart or Prince. slim
Re: My Bing-a-Ling
In a message dated 4/20/99 6:20:41 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do you need a favor from me or something? Umm, yes I do. I will ask offlist. Slim
Re: Single Most Influential 20th Century Pop Musician
In a message dated 4/19/99 3:52:06 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And just wait til we rehash one of those recipe threads or my particular favorite: the greatest pitcher ever, which, of course, would Sandy Koufax, the Bob Dylan of his profession. Greg Maddox. Where you been the last few years, LA? Slim - tommyhawk choppin'
Re: Playlist 15 April 1999 - PBS-FM, Melbourne, Australia
In a message dated 4/19/99 6:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Slim Chance the Convicts - Acting Like me Again (Twang Peaks) I have a bunch of relatives who live in Melbourne, and one of them was driving around when this came on the radio. He said he almost ran off the road it was such a surprise. Thanks, Sophie. The Convicts world tour will start as soon as I finish my dissertation. Slim
Re: Single Most Influential 20th Century Pop Musician
In a message dated 4/19/99 2:50:51 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Agreed. David Crosby was really something else. He ain't shit compared to Norm. Nope. Wrong. Bill ruled the world before those dumb pudding commercials. Uhhh, wait... Slim
Re: Clip: The Grand Wizard of Wrestling died for your sins
In a message dated 4/19/99 9:45:35 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is The Nashville Network ready to add a wrestling show to its schedule, or is the speculation just a bunch of pro-wrestling hokum? It would be better than 3 hours of "Dallas" every day. I think ECW would be too violent for TNN, but you never know. Memphis has the best live TV wrestling in the world, or it did a few years ago. Maybe TNN needs to lookin it's own back yard. I would watch it. Slim - The Masked Inferno
Re: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
Bob Woodruff "Dreams And Saturday Nights"
Re: Khaki Country
In a message dated 4/16/99 5:08:27 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if you take all of the varieties of obnoxious assholes who drink too much and talk too loud (we will judge by your terms, though these definitions could prove challenging in parts of Texas. Or New York, Or...) --but if we divide the full available range of obnoxious assholes by types of pants worn, jeans included of course, we are likely to come up with No Style of Pants that are not incriminating. This is where response discrimination training comes into play. With concurrent schedules of aversive stimulation ongoing, the discriminative stimulus occurring with the greatest frequency will have the the most power to elicit a contingent response, ie; hatred of knaki pants, particularly when worn by drunk loud people. In addition a competing schedule of positive reinforcement,such as nice people (and the musicians playing the very reinforcing music) wearing pants the discrimination then becomes more precise. There will be a test on monday. Class dismissed. Professor Slim
Re: Underappreciated
In a message dated 4/16/99 3:15:46 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Spearhead--Home (Capitol, 1994)--Among the three or four best rap albums of the decade. Maybe THE best... hey I'm down with that one. Much better than his second "Chocolate Supa Highway". yo Slim
Re: Clip == Review of Cash Tribute on TNT, Sun 8pm
In a message dated 4/15/99 7:32:31 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The musical performances begin modestly, with Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow teaming for a medley of ``Jackson'' and ``Orange Blossom Special'' (Crow proves here that if she ever tires of pop, she has a future as a country singer). I am a slow and ongoing convert to the pro-Crow contingent, fighting tooth and nail all the way. However, I saw part of her "Storytellers" on VH-1 and she said "If It Makes You Happy" was originally written as a country song, and was rocked out in the studio for the record. She then proceded to play it as a country song, including a sweet pedal steel sound. By God, it worked. The woman can write some nice melodies, even if her lyrics are a little weak. And she is a cutie. Slim
Re: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime)
In a message dated 4/15/99 11:15:10 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dan Penn(ington) - Do Right Woman James Bobby Purify "I'm Your Puppet" written by Mr. Penn. Slim
Re: Khaki Country
In a message dated 4/15/99 4:00:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I love it. Queen records a goofy take on country, only to see it redone (and redone well) by Dwight almost two decades later. I love the ad too. And I hate khakis. wouldn't you consider the song to be more a Rockabilly knockoff than country? I would. Slim
Re: Khaki Country
In a message dated 4/15/99 6:17:52 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Okay, I gotta ask, how can one "hate" a particular style of pant that's been around forever? What's to hate? The color? The creases? I don't get it. Classical conditioning. Too many obnoxious yuppie assholes wearing khakis at too many good shows where all they do is drink too much and talk loud. Does that ring a bell? Slim - actually an operant kinda guy
Re: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime)
"Go Back" - Crabby Appleton
Re: MIKE NESS
In a message dated 4/13/99 8:48:14 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Haven't heard this yet myself, but last night on MTV120 Nessie did a song called "Don't Think Twice It's Alright". This is a cover-ain't it? If anyone can fill me as to who it's by that'd be great. dan, pretty sure he's exposing once again a huge amount of ignorance. this may be the understatement of the year. Slimm -dying laughing (with you, not at you)
Re: Asylum Street Spankers looking for musicians
In a message dated 4/13/99 9:50:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, Weisberger's post looked like an insult to me too. Perhaps Jon W should be sure to add g's and in-jokes going on two years old deserve a bit of explanation, ya think? Having been on the receiving (and delivering) end of a few barbs with the bluegrass nazi (no antisemitic offense, it's trendy), it gets old after a while. I can see JP's POV, and while he was legitimately offended at a questionable post he did see the error in his ways. But nevertheless, when more than one person is over it, maybe it's time to lighten up. JP made an honest request for some P2 help, and while I wanted to send him a private message of support, his apology post inspired me to make a more public statement. I guess I will have to practice what I preach. Slim np - Toni Price "Low Down And Up"
Re: SOTD (was re: Wilco)
In a message dated 4/12/99 10:57:22 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Uh, what are the criteria here? none whatsoever. Just pure subjective interpretation. Try it sometime! Slim np: Restless Wind: The legendary Billy Joe Shaver
Re: SOTD (was re: Wilco)
In a message dated 4/12/99 8:52:55 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I hereby nominate Max Johnston as Sideperson of the Decade. No contest: Greg Leisz. I vote for Buddy Miller. Slim
Re: SOTD
In a message dated 4/12/99 12:47:14 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Linda McCartney. OK, one rule: NO SYMPATHY VOTES!!! G Slim
Re: SOTD (was re: Wilco)
In a message dated 4/12/99 2:20:01 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do I know how to bait Mr. Weisberger or what? g That was too easy. I think he is losing his edge these days, Jim. too easy to flame and never quick enough on the rebound. Maybe we should leave the old guy alone. Slim - smilin' too
Re: woodstock 99?
Hey!!! Where's Marilyn Manson???!!! Slim - not going now
Re: Wilco's new horizon
In a message dated 4/9/99 3:51:21 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just picked up SummerTeeth and I am amazed the closed mindedness of many of the "critical reviewers" that make this place their cyber home. Maybe we just don't like Wilco. Slim
Re: Wilco's new horizon
In a message dated 4/9/99 5:36:05 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Maybe we just don't like Wilco. speak for yourself, bub. I am, bub #2. Multiple personality disorder. G Slim
Re: Aren't you a sweetie!(Was Wilco...)
In a message dated 4/9/99 8:43:08 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My apology, that you so rightly anticipated, was for inadvertently insulting the folks in this community, and I guess if apologizing is lame well so be it. That's mighty big of you. I have been fighting with the P2 intelligencia for almost 2 years, and love almost every minute of it. Can't say they do, but what the hell... Welcome to the jungle. Slim
Re: Stephen Bruton's new one
In a message dated 4/8/99 12:38:00 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "when your gal ain't just a dish, she's a whole set of china,that's love" -- That's Love/nothing but the truth Joe Ely once sang "Your love ain't just the hot sauce, it's the whole enchilada". Slim
Re: Today is the 99th day of the 99th year:Tornadoes
Jerry Lee Lewis' version of "Over The Rainbow". slim
Re: Ace Ventura....huh? (one iota o' twang)
In a message dated 4/7/99 10:27:43 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That'd be Robby, who looks like a cross between Meatloaf and Cousin Itt. I always thought he looked like Kevn Kinney's fat older brother. slim
Re: Rusty Wier
In a message dated 4/7/99 12:22:56 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Was listening to one the other day and wondering what ever became of Mr. Wier and what might he be doing now. He plays a regular gig at the Saxon Pub in south Austin a couple of nights aweek, and hosts an open mike at another location on mondays. I would venture to say he is doing quite well in his small corner of the world. Slim
Re: Chrissie Hynde in Salon
In a message dated 4/6/99 10:51:24 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not Chrissie even though I truly wish that she would get with it record another album. I heard a great old Pretenders song on 107.1 last week, but cant remember the name. The opening line was : "I tried to talk to my baby, and said Oh oh oh oh baby please dont cry." I believe it is from the first or second album. any help? It would be a great ummm, cover song for a twang band. DIBS!!! Slim
Re: Chrissie Hynde in Salon
In a message dated 4/6/99 12:55:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's "Lovers of Today", from the first record, PRETENDERS. Next to last track, after "Brass In Pocket" and before "Mystery Achievement". Muchas gracias. Now, is it on OLGA? Slim
Re: FW: Swedish Top 10's 1998 (fwd)
In a message dated 4/6/99 1:47:43 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here are the Swedish Country "Top 10's" of 1998 as voted by the readers of Kountry Korrall magazine. By god, I'm moving. These people are geniuses. Buddy Miller #4 Best Musician? Oh, hell yeah!!! Slim
Re: Clip: Blacks in country music (from the US News World Reportwebsite, ...
In a message dated 4/6/99 3:06:54 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Breaking a color line, song by song Country music attracts more and more African-American listenersand artists I am currently working with a black male patient at Austin State Hospital who thinks he is a famous country star. He wears a cowboy hat all the time, and breaks into song at any given moment. The truth is some of his songs would be pretty decent if he wrote them out completely, much better than that HNC shit that seems to be dying on the vine. Oh, he also claims that Crystal Gayle has his love child. And he won a $100 million in the Texas Lottery, but someone stole his ticket. I love my job. Slim
Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?
In a message dated 4/2/99 9:15:40 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There are these songs, they are on a record, I want to collect the big $$$ when they break the Top 40, and I have no publishing affiliation... which one of these do I pick, and which forms do I fill out? BMI is free to join, but may pay a little less in royalties. I believe they deduct 3.6% for administrative fees. Call them at (615)401-2000 and they will send you the forms needed. tell them how many songs you want to publish, as it's one song /form. Slim
Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?
In a message dated 4/2/99 6:47:01 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BMI is free to join, but may pay a little less in royalties. I believe they deduct 3.6% for administrative fees. 1% Hmmm. my last statement says 3.6%. Thieving bastards. BTW, what's 3.6% of $5.58? To quote Tom Waits: " The large print giveth, and the small print taketh away." Slim
Re: Now I've seen it all
In a message dated 4/1/99 6:04:01 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: MUSICIAN SUES MUSIC STORE, COMPANY FOR HEARING LOSS anyone want to join me in a class action suit against D'Adarrio strings for not warning me about these unsightly callouses on my fingertips which cause difficulty picking up dimes and a loss of intimacy for being too rough? my new band: Litiginous Slim the Habeus Corpuscles
Re: Kelly Willis's career change
In a message dated 4/1/99 3:24:39 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Word in the street has it that Kelly Willis will soon be joining the Dixie Chicks as the fourth "chick." Very funny. I can't imagine the lovely and classy Ms. Willis dressing like a trailer park 'ho on mother's day. What's her "Chick" nickname? April Fhuel? Slim
Re: Sapnkers dates
Who are the Sapnkers? Slim
Re: Mandy Barnett's I've Got A Right To Cry
In a message dated 3/31/99 9:43:47 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been looking for her first record for a year and nobody here in Denver seems interested in stocking it. Dang. I saw it at the Austin Record Convention this weekend for $2, in the special promo package. Sorry. My best scores: "Mary Jo" by the Four Blazes, the new Boneshakers, and the new all instrumental George Duke album, all for $3 each. Slim
Re: Barkers, Orange Mothers??
In a message dated 3/29/99 2:00:05 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Friday night The Drive-By Truckers are playing The Hole in the Wall and Saturday night The Continental Club. Both with JennyanyKind. (And of course, provided the transmission gets fixed). You won't be disappointed seeing them live. Slim, can you testify? the DBT's definitely put on quite a show, and it would be well worth the effort to go see them. For the record, I HATED GG Allin, who once gave a woman a beer enema while she was wearing only a Slim Chance gimme cap. It's on video. My reputation is ruined. AGH!!!. Slim np- Red Meat "13" (it's country!)
Re: Do not DElete!! this really works!!
If there is anything that should result in permanent banishment from P2, this is it. Slim
Re: Kelly Willis, for a mere $112.50
In a message dated 3/27/99 5:59:13 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Could someone explain why the first Kelly Willis record has a high bid of $112.50 in this ebay auction? Because she is so dang cute? Slim
Re: What are the kids listening to today?
In a message dated 3/26/99 8:22:47 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Still, it works a lot of times you wouldnt expect. For example, I have a CD single of the Fugees' "Vocab," which consists of about six versions of the song, one of which is acoustic; that's the best version, I think. I can also imagine getting away with bluesy versions of "Fight the Power" or "The Message," to name a couple off the top of my head. Dionne Farris did an acoustic version of her hit "I Know" that was pure acoustic funky soul. There is a videotape of Seal doing acoustic versions of some of the dance songs from his first album, and many of his CD singles have acoustic versions of his hits in addition to non-album tracks. I can't think of a single one that doesn't work amazingly well in that arrangement. Of course, I think Seal rules, so I may be biased. Seal, I mean Slim
Re: glass houses:(was Re: boot me baby, but don't sell it)
In a message dated 3/25/99 1:10:35 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now some dick-weed has bootlegged MY stevie sessions and pressed them and is selling them, apparently using a copy of MY mastering that I had given to Stevie and the band to approve. I believe the culprit is Home Cookin' Records out of Houston. Well known for it's blues bootlegs, they are calling it a LouAnn Barton album with the title "Sugar Coated Baby". The XL Ent. insert in today's AA-S said that "neither Barton or the SRV estate are happy about the album." Well, duh. If anyone has the label's Email address maybe we can mass-flame them!! Slim - lookin' for trouble
Re: ISO digital Todd Snider Blue Mt. trades
In a message dated 3/24/99 12:04:39 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also, I own all of the legit commercial products from both bands. Bought a bunch of Todd Snider to pass on to friends as well. Oh well, that makes it okay to steal, doesn't it? Slim
Re: THE OTHER SIDE of Beale Street Music Festival
In a message dated 3/24/99 4:04:19 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I guess it is not fair to not mention these artist, also coming to the Beale Street Music Festival Sammy Hagar Hootie and the Blowfish Robin Trower Peter Frampton and... Cheap Trick (YEAH!) you would be surprised how many P2ers like this list better than the other one. not me, of course. Slim
Re: Like A Virgin-Meat Purveyors Style
In a message dated 3/22/99 1:35:15 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just read on Country Standard Time that The Meat Purveyors newest offering contains their renditions of three Madonna songs, among them "Like A Virgin". This is a joke, right? Please tell me this is a joke... No joke, but it is only available on a 7" vinyl format. Even if you heard their great version of "Burning Love" (Elvis P.) on their first album, you can only take a guess at how they have done this triple medley. I saw TMP several times this week, and they were really good each time. Slim - up for a 5AM airport run: the pain, the pain.
SXSW (L-O-N-G)
What a wild six days. I don't think I have ever had so much fun crammed into one week in my life. My feet hurt, my back aches, I am sleep deprived, but so full of great memories that it was worth every busy minute. Smilin' Jim's party kicked it off in style, and I have to agree with the host that Beaver Nelson ruled. He writes some killer songs, and his delivery was awesome. I also though Anna Egge was a real good guitar player, even if her tunes are a little folkie for my taste. It was great to meet a bunch of P2ers, and who would have known that by Sunday we would all have spent so much time together? Sick minds think alike, huh? Wednesday started at the Continental with the Hot Club of Cowtown, who are so damn good now I can't believe it. Then down to Threadgill's for Dale Watson, who had James Intveld do a great set. I got to meet and hang with a childhood hero, Sir Doug Sahm. We was hilarious, and when we found out we were both rasslin' fans he invited me to go to San Antonio with him and Augie Meyers to see some Mexican rasslin' sometime. A run to the Broken Spoke found James Hand doing some hard core honky tonk, and then Charlie Burton doing a great set. Thursday started with the P2 party at Cherlyn's, which was a blast. Highlights included the Meat Purveyors, the ExHusbands, and Jim Roll with the Silos. That night was rainy, so I settled at the Spoke and saw Monte Warden, who was really good, and Charlie Robison, who I enjoyed a lot. Friday was the Bloodshot party, where the ExHusbands did a great set, the Grievous Angels and the Meat Purveyors were also on the money. That evening I went to see Gwil Owen, and he was more rocking than I expected, but good nevertheless. Then I stayed at The Checkered Past showcase for the night, and saw 8 good acts! Highlights were the Old Joe Clarks, Paul Burch, and Lonesome Bob. Saturday totally ruled. I got a ticket for Tom Waits then spent the early part of the afternoon at the Texicali Grill where Cornell Hurd played. Featured guests included the above-mentioned Doug Sahm, and a 40 minute set by the incredible Johnny Bush. Then to the No Depression party, where I was impressed with the Continental Drifters, Hayseed (who had Lucinda sing a duet with him!), and Cisco. Saturday evening was the 1st Donald Linley benefit, featuring Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Kimmie Rhodes, Guy Clark, Hal Ketchum, and Robbie Fulks for one song. Rumors of the Flatlanders reunion and Willie Nelson were abound, but I had to leave to go see TOM WAITS!!! Waits was the hot ticket of the fest, and he delivered an amazing career retrospective. He was in rare form, with hilarious banter between songs, and a fine band. It was worth the hassle to get the ticket, and one of those shows I will never forget. Sunday I almost cancelled to stay home and recuperate. I was exhausted, but went to Michael Ullman's partry out near the lake, and had a pleasant restful afternoon. Sunday night was the Pine Valley Cosmonauts' tribute to Bob Wills, featuring many of the artists on the record. Kelly Hogan did 3 songs and in spite of the flu she was fantastic. The show closed with Alejandro Escovedo's orchestra, which was the best show I have ever seen him do. At one point there were 15 musicians on the stage, including a 6 piece string section. Stunning. These are my musical highlights, but I have to say that the most exciting part was meeting so many P2 folks (and others). Our cybervillage is full of great folks, and it was great to put faces with names. Thanks to all the people who were so friendly, and I am not even gonna start naming y'all because I will leave somebody out. I stayed home from work today, and now i'm bored. Let's do it again starting tomorrow!!! Slim - np: the new Big Sandy EP
Re: The Gram Parsosn tribute concert
In a message dated 3/21/99 10:11:51 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (Sweet) mental revenge Did Gram Parsons ever cover this? Honestly I don't know on vinal-there are many concert shows that have them playing this in the FBB. I have it on a FBB bootleg album. Great version. Tom Waits changed my life last night. More later. Slim
Re: Charles Sawtell-RIP
In a message dated 3/21/99 10:41:42 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pray for Randy Howard and John Hartford. We can't afford to loose anymore folks. What's up with john hartford? I just saw Jamie last night playing with Guy Clark at the Donald Lindley benefit. Slim
Re: ** Thanks For the SXSW Updates! **
In a message dated 3/20/99 8:09:44 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any word on Cisco yet?? He had to have been great! cisco is playing this afternoon at the No Depression/Miles of Music party cohosted our own Weiss brothers. Hayseed is also on the bill. Before that Cornell Hurd is hosting a big bash at Texicali Grill, with the Hollisters, Ruthie, Hank Thompson and Johnny Bush. Simultaneously there are shows at Yard Dog - Checkered Past records party, and the Green Mesquite - lots of Chicago artists. Tickets are being distibuted at 10:45AM for Tom Waits' first performance in 8 years. I am outa here. Choices. ACK!!! Slim - a study in sleep deprivation PS: I LOVE Australian women!
Re: Shaver (and SXSW)
My highlight so far has to be Doug Sahm and Johnny Bush performing in the Texicali Grill parking lot today with Cornell Hurd's band. Great stuff. Cisco was really good, although a bit of a poser. His songs were worth waiting for, and even though the folks at the Broke Spoke cut the power, he delivered a tight short set. The highlight may change tonight as I am off to see the Donald Lindley benefit show with the reunited Flatlanders, Guy Clark, Kimmie Rhodes, and some fellow named Willie Nelson. Then after that it's off to the Paramount to see TOM WAITS Wooohooo Slim - overstimulated
SXSW Report
We are having fun. Lots of fun. More later. Slim - sleep deprived
Re: Clip: Flushed with Success(LONG)
In a message dated 3/19/99 3:10:32 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: np: Shaver, "Victory". Nothin' like a little sangin' about Juh-heezus before I start an evening of beer and loud guitars. Nothin' like making fun of other people's speech and beliefs. Y'all will have to excuse Jon. during SXSW he gets lonely and has nobody to argue with so he picks fights over meaningless things. How you see this as "making fun" is beyond me. No, it's not. Slim - having a good time.
Re: SXSW
Howdy. what fun! I will do a fairly comprehensive rundown later, but a couple of tidbits: Stubb's lineup of Wayne Hancock, Jeff Black, Radney foster, BR5-49, Leon Russell (with Willie Nelson) and Doug Sahm was rained out after Hancock's short performance. Also, the Fire Dept. raided the Continental Club last nigght, cleared a packed house and made everyone line up to get back in with a strict head count. Other than that, it's been a blast! Slim
Re: Clip: Another view of SXSW from San Francisco
In a message dated 3/18/99 10:48:09 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This year, however, a certain sobriety threatens to dampen the festivities, which begin today and run through Sunday. Seagram's recent purchase of Polygram has resulted in the dilution of some of the industry's most highly regarded labels -- AM, Geffen, Island. At least a few hundred bands and as many as 3,000 employees have received pink slips in recent weeks. Jon De Graham was quoted this morning for saying the subtitle of this years conference should be "Job Fair '99" Slim - having way too much fun already
Re: Clip: New Faces Show
In a message dated 3/16/99 6:21:55 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bottom line for me is that Jon Randall Stewart's a talented guy, and she's a talented singer (she flat out tore up that "I've Enjoyed As Much Of This As I Can Stand," which was, BTW, written by Bill "I Get The Fever" Anderson), and either their marriage will work out or it won't; it doesn't make much difference to me either way. Then shut the hell up about it. Just funnin' with ya. Slim
Re: Clip: New Faces Show
In a message dated 3/16/99 4:52:46 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah,he's not the Real World guy. And, concerning to whom he's married, he's a lucky, lucky man. If I was in his boots I'd have a good reason to never leave the house. You have obviously never met Ms. Morgan. Ever wonder why Keith Whitley drank himself to death? Think about it. Slim
Re: SXSW and me
In a message dated 3/16/99 1:05:03 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll be in Austin for SXSW. I'd like to go to the parties, etc. But I don't have a clue where they are. I'd like to meet all you guys (again, probably). Someone help me out. Does this remind anyone of the kid who waits until the last minute to do his school science project? You have only had a year to plan this. Slim
Re: Clip: New Faces Show
In a message dated 3/16/99 8:21:20 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You obviously never met Mr. Whitley. As matter of fact I did meet him once. He was a perfect gentleman, and sober as a judge. He put on a great show as well. What he did when he was back on the bus was probably much more sinister and self destructive. I know that Ms. Morgan was not the cause of his alcoholism, but she certainly was a symptom. My brother worked for RCA during one of her stints on the label. She was no sweetheart, let me tell you. He also went to elementary school with her, but that's another story. Slim
Re: SXSW and me
In a message dated 3/16/99 9:40:29 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: maybe his dog ate his party schedule? Na, his printer didn't work. But he'll have it by tomorrow, really!! Matt, were just funnin' with you. hope to see you at some of the parties. Introduce yourself. HEY! I have a great idea! Why don't the poor unwashed without badges wear those blue "HELLO my name is..." tags? Slim - hopefully washed
Re: Clip: New Faces Show
In a message dated 3/16/99 1:44:22 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You know that Whitley's relationship with Morgan was a product of his alcoholism from having met him once and having heard some stories about her? That seems like a shaky diagnostic approach to me. Read her biography. It should be subtitled "The Enabler". I don't blame her for his death, and when I said she was a symptom I was talking about their dysfunctional relationship. Is that a trendy enough diagnosis for you? Slim
Re: Clip: New Faces Show
In a message dated 3/16/99 1:44:22 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I met Lorrie Morgan once. Seemed perfectly nice to me. Are you saying they both fooled us? Slim
Re: Clip: The state of country radio
In a message dated 3/15/99 9:40:41 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just happened to be station-surfing Sunday morning on the way back from the gig in Knoxville and came across Elton John's "Hold Me Closer, Tiny Dancer" rock/pop operretta -- it features, in addition to overblown strings and an overall baroque-rock arrangement, a pedal steel! I seemed to have forgotten about EJ using steel in a lot of his 70's stuff. "Tumbleweed Connection" was an amazing album. I still listen to it every once in a while. Was it alt. country? Slim
Re: dreaded artist of the decade (plus Rushmore)
In a message dated 3/14/99 4:05:10 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh..memories of Al Green... Alright! A kindred soul in the cult of Reverend Al. When I was home at Xmas my family was watching the "100 greatest artists.." on VH1. My grumpy Dad was complaining about almost every one, and when I commented that Al Green was my favorite singer in the world he almost fell out of the chair. Memory: A beautiful Spring night in Piedmont Park in Atlanta - the Staple Singers and Al Green doing a free concert in the early '90s. That was heaven on earth. Slim
Re: Miss America thread ...
She's A Beauty" - the Tubes
Re: 16 Horsepower
In a message dated 3/13/99 1:37:09 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Slim -- you know anything? (Well, I know you know lots -- know anything about the upcoming Bubbapalooza?) I know 2 things: 1 Bubbapalooza is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend May 28, 29, and 30. 2 Slim Chance the Convicts will be playing at 10PM friday night, just as we have for every other Bubbapalooza. Any P2 bands interested in playing should contact Cole Skinner and Gayle Thrower at "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" . The focus is on regional southeastern bands playing country/rockabilly/roots type music, so keep that in mind if you are interested. Slim
Re: Guacamole
Please take it to twangfest. I need the byte space for my porn. Slim
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
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: [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. Slim
Re: Bramletts
In a message dated 3/11/99 9:06:47 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: She has a rockin' voice filled with soul. Her Mama would have been proud. My brother worked for Almo Sounds in Nashville for about a year. He was on the radio promo tour with Bekka and Billy (Burnette, of the famed Burnette family). From what he told me, Bekka's mama would have been proud of her road partying - a very Rock n' Roll lifestyle (nudgenudgewinkwink). I think she and Billy hooked up when he was in Fleetwood Mac, don't know if she was a real member or not. Slim
Re: Clockwork Orange (was Re: RIP Stanley Kubrick)
In a message dated 3/10/99 11:02:32 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At best, Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film suggests an Animal House with bogus intellectual trappings. But the trappings--the rationalizations and spurious arguments--are what make it genuinely irresponsible, genuinely abhorrent. There seems to be a bit of faulty logic here, comparing Clockwork to a film made 8 or so years later. Wouldn't Animal House have had to precede Clockwork in order for this analogy to be valid? I think that the point of this film has been completely lost on the moralists who can't see past the actions onscreen to the deeper meaning. The theme was an anti-Behavior Modification statement, and Kubrick chose to express that theme in the most graphic way he could think of. If you feel it was too much, well, art is purely subjective, isn't it? If you were apalled, then he got his point across. Clockwork Orange is a masterpiece, and will always be one of the most important films ever made. Slim
Re: instrumentally speaking (was Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country (REAL LONG))
In a message dated 3/9/99 3:22:44 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I can't think of many twang bands who incorporate surf other than the Sadies Deke dickerson did a few surfy numbers at the Cheapo instore on saturday. Good stuff. Slim
Re: Shania Spam / and gossip
In a message dated 3/9/99 9:47:00 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You'd be suprised and horrified to learn how many arena acts are doing this. AHA!!! Now we know why Kimmie always sounds so good at the Cactus Cafe. G Slim
Re: SXSW: off-festival events??
Haven't seen a website, but the 3rd Coast Music issue has a lot of listings. Here is another one (NO FIGHTING!!!): Threadgills South Wed: Dale Watson 7:30PM Thurs: Don Walser 7:30PM Chapparal 10PM Fri: 2PM:b Ruthie the Wranglers 3:15PM: Trigger Gospel 4:30PM: Hazel Dean , no wait, Hazeldine 6:30: Los Hermanos Cruz 8PM; some TBA Cajun band 9:30PM: Los Aztex 11PM: Jet Set Zydeco Sat: (Kid's Show) 10AM: Red Dirt Rangers 1PM: Damian Green 2PM: EveMonses Gary Clark 3:15PM: Aaron Chesson 4:30PM: Red Headed Stepchild (Grownups show) 7PM: Jimmy LaFave with Betty Elders, Burns Sisters, Gail Davies, Red Dirt Rangers, etc. Sun: Gospel Brunch with Asylum Street Spankers 11ish (more acts TBA on Sunday) Slim
Re: SXSW: off-festival events??
In a message dated 3/8/99 6:50:21 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There's also some kind of Saturday morning do at the Texacali Grill. Danny Young's thing. Details anyone? Texicali Grill Friday: 4PM Ponty Bone 6PM Mandy Mercer Saturday: (11AM-3PM) The South Austin All-Star Extravaganza featuring: Cornell Hurd Johnny Bush Clay Blaker Doug Sahm Rip Masters Howard Kalish Kelly Spinks Ruthie The Hollisters Slim
sxsw Under The Sun
Here is the tentative schedule of performers in the back yard area at Under The Sun, a vintage store next door to the Continental Club: THURSDAY 18th: 3PM: Teri the Tagalongs 4PM: Roger Wallace 5PM: Justin Trevino 6PM: James Hand FRIDAY 19TH: 3PM: Karen Poston theCrystal Pistols 4PM: Hot Club of Cowtown 5PM: Steve James 6PM: Dale Watson 7PM: Roy Heinrich the Pickups 8PM: Teddy Morgan SATURDAY 20th: 1PM: Kim Lenz her Jaguars 2PM: Ruthie the Wranglers 3PM: James Intveld 4PM: Neil Mooney 5PM: The Hollisters 6PM: Billy Bacon the Forbidden Pigs 7PM: Wayne "the Train" Hancock 8PM: Cornell Hurd Band 21st: 1PM: T. Jarrod Bonta 2PM: Ponty Bone the Squeezetones 3PM: Jim Stringer the AM Band 4PM: The Esquires 5PM: Herman the German Das Cowboy 6PM: The Panhandlers
Re: sxsw Under The Sun
In a message dated 3/7/99 2:05:52 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Maybe Jim can explain blah blah blah CSRF blah CRS blah blah woof woof. If posting schedules is going to elicit these kinds of pissing contests I won't do it. Jon, you ain't coming, so what you got the redass about? Slim np - 700 horsepower stock cars "ZOOO"
Re: RIP Stanley Kubrick
In a message dated 3/7/99 7:15:50 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In his honor, tonite I will have a toast and recite as many lines as I can remember from "Dr. Strangelove," especially Slim Pickens famous patriotic speech to his men. And I will listen to Beethoven's 9th symphony and spend a little quality time with me droogies. Slim
Re: Jones update 8pm
In a message dated 3/6/99 7:24:56 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Country singer George Jones was in critical condition Saturday after he smashed his sport-utility vehicle into a bridge near his home while talking on a cell phone to his stepdaughter. When cell phones are outlawed...blah blah blah. Goddamit. Slim
Re: Scorchers
In a message dated 3/5/99 12:38:14 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jack was also the band's original bassist. I saw them play their first show. good thing he became the manager, cause he was a terrible bass player. Slim
Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country (LONG and IRRITATED)
In a message dated 3/5/99 12:14:35 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am merely stating that one of the main journals reviewing Americana music (does anyone dispute this?? I am sure there will be) is named after a UT album. I thought that was a Carter Family song. I have decided that I hate alt. country, and love country and western music. Slim
Re: clip: What's wrong with those people?
In a message dated 3/4/99 10:11:24 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To top it all off, on Oscar night, she'll perform "A Soft Place to Fall" during the worldwide telecast. Now I will have to watch the damn show. I hope she is first. Congratulations to the best singer to come out of Nashville in years. Slim np: The Louvin Brothers ""Broadminded" (should be the P2 theme song g)
Re: Covers: A Follow-up
In a message dated 3/2/99 8:07:14 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you are a Hot New Country star and you cover a 70's pop or rock hit, you will probably be vilified for it. If you are an alt-country star and you cover a 70's pop or rock hit, you will probably be lauded for it. Not even mentioning the casual listeners who might be drawn into fandom for you because of it, even your most ardent fans will appreciate this cover even more than they do your own songs. She shoots, she scores. Cha-ching! Slim - who now understands.
Re: Dusty Springfield Dies of Cancer
Isn't Dusty supposed to be inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame this year? Too damn late IMO. She was amazing. RIP. Slim
Re: THE DRAGON'S ROAR (fwd)
In a message dated 3/2/99 12:59:33 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: punk camp than the pop world. He's constantly alienating people at live gigs by spouting off about something. Well, that might make our SXSW party kinda fun.. or not. Can I come? I promise not to start any fights, but I will not hesitate to finish them. Badass Slim
Re: Waterloo Top 50/Texas Top 10 - 2.27.99
In a message dated 3/1/99 10:46:30 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Who is Ginger Mackenzie?? The next Jewel. I kid you not. But she gets points for being a redhead. Slim
