Re: Updates
Matt B writes: The only more painful show I've sat thru in recent memory was the Blacks, who couldn't mumble their way out of the cloud of inarticulate hipsterism (and no, I don't know what that means, but it sounds good!). What people see or hear in this act, I don't get. Oh, wait, they have women who bare parts of thier bodies. That must be it. Damn, you find the Blacks more painful than a faux-gospel group? Those must not be the Blacks I saw twice at SxSW. The ones I saw totally fascinated me--they really knew how to work a crowd, and made quite interesting music that has held up to many listens to their CD. And that Gina is some kinda talent, and I don't just mean at wearing diaphanous shirts. Just my $.02. I'm as baffled by Matt's opinion as he will surely be by mine. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: My Bing-a-Ling
David Cantwell says, of "High Society": Well, it's not very good, even by those low standards--though maybe it just pales, and then some, in comparison to the incredible The Philadelphia Story, the non-musical film it was based upon. Ooh, I gotta disagree, partly because I loathe Katherine Hepburn so completely. I am probably alone in that. But the rest of my reason is that (a) as you said, the music in "High Society" is great, and (b) no movie scene has ever caused me to work up as much of a sweat as that poolside scene between Sinatra and Grace Kelley. O-weee, I had to splash some water on my face. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: weird Muzak experiences - IRS
President Joe Gracey says: It's horrible when you are self-employed and you have to write them checks every quarter OUT OF YOUR OWN BANK ACCOUNT. However, our CPA says there are worse problems than having to pay taxes- it just means you made some money this year. I'll buy. UGH! I'm just starting to do that for the first time, 'cause I started freelancing heavily beginning in January, 1999. The bright side is, it means I will feel justified hiring some schmuck to do my taxes next year. g BTW, I paid $126 to the feds today, and $171 to the state. Can't buy ya drinks this time. --Jamie S. np: Dwight Yoakam, "Yet to Succeed" [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: Question: Lap Steel by Analogy
Mitch Matthews wrote: Anyone out there want to take a run at completeing the following statement: fill in the blank is to the lap steel what Mississippi John Hurt is to fingerstyle guitar Jamie Swedberg form the Blockheaters. Oh bullsh*t, I am a complete hack at it! But very sweet of you to say so. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: Cold Mountain
I don't know the location, but FWIW, what a great book. It's the kind of book where you keep reading paragraphs aloud to whomever is in the room with you, because the writing is so good. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: Chicago Calendar returns with a vengeance!
Linda Ray writes: 5/1: Postcard Annie's wedding! (Me'n Postcard Annie spent almost 9 hrs heel to toe on the chainlink fence in front of the stage at Wavefest '97 in Charleston. That's what it takes to get your life events on my calendar. . on the off chance you were wondering.) Wow, I'm lighting candles in an event on Linda's calendar! g Some of you remember Ann Stack from Twangfest I, right? She's on P2 again. And she's marrying a really nice fella. You can tell I approve of this union, because I am missing Minneapolis shows by both the Blacks AND Kim Lenz and her Jaguars in order to attend this event. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: Today is the 99th day of the 99th year:Tornadoes
Hadacol, "Big Tornado". And being a geologist by (some of my) training, I'd like to point out that when it comes to natural disasters, "New Madrid" is hard to beat. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Job in Minnesota
Yeah, so this doesn't sound so appealing after Nancy Apple posted about the music-reviewing jobs in warmer climes. This is all I got, so hear me out. g Would you like to be the boss of me? My department is looking for an editorial director, and there's $1000 in it for me if I find the right person. I'd consider splitting the cash, too, if you help me out. I work at the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), which is a bigass trade association that publishes five attractive, glossy, content-filled magazines. (F'rinstance, I'm the editor of _IFAI's Marine Fabricator_ and assistant editor of the _Industrial Fabric Products Review_.) Unlike many editorial departments, we all work together well and everyone plays a part in everyone else's mag--we're a very collaborative group with relatively little bickering and unpleasantness. We're looking for an editorial director with the following attributes: *plenty of editorial experience (duh!) *managerial experience * an open mind and a good sense of humor *a fairly accurate idea of what *good* trade magazines are supposed to turn out like. You'd be supervising 6 people, and making a heck of a lot more than I do. And in case nobody's told you, the Twin Cities are great, with lovely lakes, groovy shopping districts, A GREAT MUSIC SCENE, a high standard of living, etc. Don't let the snow scare you; we just brag about how cold it is so we look tough. Tell your friends. And if anyone's interested, please contact me ASAP at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers, Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: BMI insurance
I wouldn't mind hearing the answer to this, too--I'm planning to break my corporate chains within a couple years. (Don't worry, folks, I probably won't become a full-time musician. g) --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters -Original Message- From: Tom Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 8:37 PM Subject: BMI insurance Anyone had any experience getting - and, more important, using - the health insurance plan available to BMI affiliates? Offlist replies are okay. Thanks, Tom Smith
Re: Final Red Meat tourdates
Owen Bly wrote: 4/9 Keokuk, IA In-store at the Disc Jockey Record Store (5 pm) 4/9 Keokuk, IA Myers Courtyard (9 pm) w/ Bluezillion Hmm, between Chicago and St. Louis you visit...*Keokuk*?!? Not Iowa City or Ames? Not, oh, I dunno, MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL? g Well, it's all cool news anyway. I am jealous of the more fortunate. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: SXSW
Hey everyone-- Well, I hate weaseldom as much as the next person (nearly had to kill some businessy-looking chick who elbowed her way in front of me at a show and, by way of explanation or excuse, flashed a goddamn BADGE at me). But oh my god, what a great time. Dan Bentele said it best--if you show up at stuff early, you'll have little or no trouble getting in to see what you want, and you'll have a blast. It is WORTH IT, ten times over. Let me see if I can remember what I did. Difficult, since I left my Master Schedule in Kari's car... Wednesday: 1. Jim Roll, backed by the Silos. Freaking incredible, great songs. 2. Brief and kinda boring time standing around in the Austin Music hall--saw a few songs by David Garza (very Lenny Kravitz, imo), Kelly Willis, Bruce Robison, Monte Warden. 3. Ted Roddy. Wow, extremely cool. And the Broken Spoke is definitely the scene of scenes. Bill S. wanted to stay for Cornell Hurd, but others in the party (including myself) were nearly unconscious from tiredness, and we went back to the Austin Motel for some Z's. Thursday: 1. Cherilyn's BBQ. Whole lot of fun. Saw a bunch of great bands, including the Meat Purveyors, the Ex-Husbands, Langford with Kelly Hogan, the Fencecutters, Jim Roll, the list goes on. Lots of dogs in attendance. Kickass blackberry cobbler made by Jo Walston. 2. Robbie Fulks at Cheapo Records. What an outstanding performance, and Robbie played all my requests! Every time I see him, I think he's outdone himself, but it gets better and better. 3. Kim Richey. As usual, I hate the instrumentation on her songs (get that damn synthesizer outta here!), but I really think she's a songwriting genius. And her voice is s good live. 4. Abortive attempt to get in to see Wanda Jackson. Yeah right, "badges only" by that late in the evening. This turned out to be serendipity, because instead we saw... 5. The Tigerlilies. Everything Purcell has said is true. They're excellent, a truly stunning guitar-pop band. They're also some of the nicest guys I've had the privilege of meeting. I really wish more people had been there to witness their set. Friday: 1. Bloodshot BBQ. Saw Devil In A Woodpile, The Blacks (wow, love 'em!!!), and my goddess Neko Case. 2. Left BBQ temporarily to see Hillbilly Idol at Cheapo. Definitely the right decision. I love these guys, and the vibe was terrific. 3. Returned to Bloodshot BBQ just as the Meat Purveyors were striking their first note. Whew, made it! They ruled. Also pogoed a little to the Waco Brothers--sheer chaos in the tent. 4. Heard a little of Dale Watson as I shopped in Under the Sun. Bought a waycool new-old-stock cowboy hat which allowed folks to spot me from afar for the remainder of SxSW. 5. Hung out at Maggie Mae's the rest of the night and caught Split Lip Rayfield (who seemed startled, yet really jazzed, to be playing to a completely PACKED house), the Hicks (UGH! horrible!), Slobberbone (you know how I adore them) and Pumpskully (insert little heavy metal "horns" here). 6. Had a bigass party outside our motel room, featuring a really fun late-night bluegrass jam by members of Split Lip Rayfield, Slobberbone and Hillbilly Idol. Remarkably, nobody in the motel complained. Lots of reckless behavior, hope the photos come out well. Got to bed at 6 am. Ouch. Saturday: 1. Wandered in and out of the Checkered Past BBQ most of the day. Sunshine, ahhh! Caught *great* sets by Lonesome Bob, the Old Joe Clarks, Hadacol, my hero Paul Burch, Dave Schramm + friends (damn, what a guitarist he is...a new fave of mine), and the Silos. Also saw Souled American and the Flatirons but was not really that impressed with either. 2. Caught a couple of songs by Wayne Hancock before heading to... 3. The Bloodshot showcase! More great music from the Meat Purveyors, the Blacks, Neko Case, and the Waco Bros. Didn't think much of Trailer Bride (hmmm, seems like that woman was picking up a new instrument for each tune, and upon closer examination, they were all tuned open to different keys so she could just lay bars on them and "music" would play). Missed the Grievous Angels because a bunch of us went across the street to see the Sadies. I like both, so it was six of one, half dozen of the other. 4. Fell into coma. To all of you who I saw there, it was GREAT to hang out with you. A special hello to Dan Bentele, whom I'd been wanting to meet for some time; to Cherry Lou and the Meat Pervs for the excellent party; to Smilin' Jim, our wristband enabler (I owe you a batch of cookies or something, my friend); to the Hockeysticks, whom I miss terribly since they moved away; and to my awesome roommates (did everyone see Marie's Most Excellent Cowboy Shirt?). Love you all, must wrap this up now. xx Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
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
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: Tweedy quote/alt.country
Todd Larson said: Frankly, I'm shit -sick of hearing that my appreciation for UT, Wilco, etc. is just some youthful infatuation that I'll get over when I grow up and realize that alt.country was around before 1990. ...and a lot of other very perceptive stuff. Y'know, I'm a little tired of having to apologize for being a UT fan, too. They're just a band, for chrissakes, and I happen to think they were a damn good one. What's to backlash against? Bravo, Todd. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: RIP Stanley Kubrick
Uh, Carl, that's Slim Pickens. Damned flouride. Uh, Carl, that's "fluoride." See what it's done to you? ggg --Jamie S., who just noticed that the "more rockabilly than thou" Kim Lenz will be playing during SxSW. What with missing both her and Neko Case, my husband is beginning to *seriously* regret not coming along. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Slobberbone/Split Lip
Hey, I'll spare you all my usual ramble about how great Slobberbone is, and how they're my favorite band. Both are true, and we all know it. I'll get to the point: They played three new songs for us this evening, and all of them were top-notch. The songwriting is some of the best Brent has offered up, and that's really saying something. The next album should be quite a treat. Oh, and Jess Barr played some dynamite banjo, too, which I didn't even know he could do. Slobberbone's SxSW show will be one to watch, since they're planning on playing almost all new material. Also, this was my first Split Lip Rayfield experience, and damn, do they have energy and musicianship. If anyone out there is sitting on the fence trying to decide whether to buy their album, NOW is the time. First of all, it's cool. Second of all, they're going to need the cash, since their van pretty much blew up today (yikes!). Time for bed now! --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
better late than never...
Hey, it's been a while since I got back from my Toronto trip, but I just wanted to give a (very belated) shout out to Marty at the Mohawk Place in Buffalo. While I was traveling, I drove across the border to Buffalo to see Gravel Train, and had the time of my life. First of all, Marty runs an extremely kickass CD store (which I spent a bit of time and money at) about a mile up the road from the bar. Secondly, he cooked a stunning, fabulous dinner for both the band and (for some reason) me...we're talking CUISINE here, folks. And thirdly, Mohawk Place books good bands and treats 'em well. It only took a quick look around the place--auto'd pics, good vibes, etc.--to tell that this is a quality establishment. I highly recommend that all you P2 types consider playing in Buffalo. And more specifically, at this particular establishment. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: CMT (vomit content) / Twangburgh Question
Miss Stephanie cites: the lovely state of Ohio and the ever fertile ground for strangeness, the Akron/Canton area. For those who know me, this explains a heck of a lot about my childhood. g Hey, that reminds me, I still haven't listened to that Hillbilly Varmint CD. Mike Divine himself told me it was unlistenable, so I, um, put it aside. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: Robbie Fulks and covers
Carl Z. says: I dunno, but Fulks plays the hell out of that song, so I think he really likes it. Jamie S. will testify to how well he did it in Pittsburgh last fall. Yeah, I'll testify. Here's my deal, Dina--usually I don't like it much when a band covers a cheesy song. I'm thinking of that awful disco thing that Cake covered a couple years back, for instance..."I Will Survive", was it? Anyhow, to me, the difference is, Robbie made "Jet" sound like the best damn song ever written when he played it. (And that takes some doing. g) I think it was his sheer enthusiasm. Next, I want him to cover "Heart of Glass". Hee hee. I heart Robbie Fulks, Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: Announcing New Website: Great Lakes Twang
Randi wrote: Does this geographical definition include Southern Ontario/Toronto? If so, I'd be happy to throw in some info... D'oh! Uh, Mitch, what were we U.S.-o-centric fools thinking? If you ask me, the answer is YES. And Randi, I'll be in Toronto at the end of next week on business. Can I make up for this unintentional slight by buying you an expensive Canadian beer? --Jamie S., suddenly re-remembering why they call that northern portion of Minnesota the BOUNDARY waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: Apaches in Saxony
Will Miner notes: Germans dont only swarm to the Four Corners region. A few years ago I was in Bodie, CA, probably the best preserved ghost town in California, owing in large part to its rather remote location (8500 feet elevation, formerly down 13 miles of hellish washboard road) and its protection by the state parks department. Anyway, a ranger there told us that besides Californians, more Germans visit the town than people from the other 49 states combined. True, true! Germans must be the best-traveled people in the universe, because every time I'm somewhere away from home, the place is clogged with German tourists. When I was doing my graduate research in Costa Rica, the beach was printed from one end to the other with the telltale tracks of Birkenstocks. And last week, when I was at a conference in Fort Myers, Fla., the hotel was mobbed with Germans. I suspect they get a lot more vacation time than we do. g By the way, maybe some musical content might be nice. Lessee, the Blockheaters lost a drummer yesterday and gained a new one today. (We're getting good at this. g) --Jamie S. np: Paul Burch, "Your Red Wagon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
Re: wristbands
If it's time to be worrying about wristbands (is it?), then Kari and I each need one. Can anyone help? Off-list, pls. --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters -Original Message- From: Jeff Weiss [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, February 10, 1999 7:13 PM Subject: wristbands Hello Austinites (All you non-austin people can resume your business), My brother and I need four wristbands. In-laws, you know Seriously, if there is someone who I can send a check to in advance who can pick us up the goodies I would be most appreciative.
Re: Hankdogs?
Matt Benz says: Why don't you start one an "alt-country band name generator..." Lonesome Dog Whiskey Blue Rebel Hee hee! For a while, I was joke-naming several bands in the genre as "Whiskeydog Trailerbilly". --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
de-lurking? (was: Re: Chicago Content: Honky Tonk Living Room)
Brent Best says: re: Say Zuzu-- These guys are absolutely great live. My band has played with them in various spots at various times all over the country, most recently this past weekend in Little Rock and although my opinion of them might be clouded by how good of friends they've become, I honestly recomend them. And yes, their version of Moonshiner is a super good'un. My apologies if you've been posting like crazy for months, and I just haven't noticed. Or perhaps you've been lurking for a while. But it's the first I've seen of it. Brent, welcome to P2! Ladies and gentlemen, Brent Best of Slobberbone (whose bass player told me a while back that there was a new computer in the household...I knew then that it was only a matter of time until one of them showed up here g). --Jamie S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wavetech.net/~swedberg http://www.usinternet.com/users/ndteegarden/bheaters
