lauderdale ?
Bill: Here's the individual songs and artists on the tapes that Jerald Cordermade up, in case you're interested. Jim does a song live that has a woman's name in the chorus. He's done this song every time I've seen him live. It's always the last song of his set. It's very emotional and he just belts it out. It's just breathtaking. Trust me. Anyone know the name of the song? Is it on this comp tape? I think someone told me that it's not on any of Jim's cds. Anyway, thanks Jerald and Bill for pulling this together. I can't wait to listen to it. marie
re: McMurty
Anyone have any strong opinions about James McMurty live? Jennifer H has seen him a number of times, but says he was such a jerk the past couple shows that she'll never see him again. I saw McMurty once. Eaglesmith opened for him (which is why I went). I thought McMurty was boring, lifeless, ehh. I didn't like the songs, too *singer/songwriter*-ish, absolutely nothing coming from the stage. Take it with a grain of salt. I like Marah. marie
Twangfest airfares
Six weeks to go, people! Make those reservations! More cheap airfares to St. Louis. I strongly urge you all to check with Jo Wendland (official Twangfest travel agent) before making any reservations. ontact Jo at 1-800-208-4158. She found me a few fares cheaper than anything I found on the internet. ** Southwest Airlines Click 'n SaveSM E-mail Update forApril 27, 1999Southwest Airlines Click 'n Save Internet Specials athttp://www.southwest.com/hotfares** These fares are valid for travel May 18, 1999through September 6, 1999 and must be purchased by midnightPacific Daylight Time April 29, 1999. ** Please seeOther Terms and Conditions of these fares at the end ofthis e-mail. St. Louis:$93 each way to/from Corpus Christi$85 each way to/from Ft. Lauderdale$76 each way to/from New Orleans$30 each way to/from Omaha
Joe, Marc'sBrother
Jim, kinda smilin' Any of the Nashville folks have an opinion on a band called Joe, Marc'sBrother? I haven't seen them yet, but have heard rave reviews. I guess they're poppy, no alt-country leanings at all. A few people who don't usually like pop told me that they love this band. I actually met one of the members at a bbq a few weekends ago (look at me name-droppin' like a pro). I can't remember his name, of course. Maybe Ronni does. Anyway, he was a really nice guy, fwiw. Had some interesting comments on being a pop band from Nashville. There's a big Kinks tribute show here this Thursday night. Joe Marc's Brother is on the bill. I'll give you a report on Friday. marie
Hatch Show Prints Twangfest
We are selling Twangfest 3 Hatch Show Prints this year. They will be available at Twangfest or from the Twang Gang after Twangfest. Also, we'll have several autographed Hatch Show Prints (from various artists) available at the Twangfest on-line auction. We'll be posting more details about the auction within the week. marie
Goose Creek Symphony
Any of you people familiar with these guys? I saw them last night. I knew nothing about them, but went on the recommendation of a friend. The first sign of trouble was the proliferation of aging deadheads and 20-something-"I wasn't even alive in the 60s, but all that free love and dope seems cool, so I'll borrow my parents Lexus SUV to drive over to the mall, buy a $75 designer tied-dye shirt and $120 pair of Calvin Klein *weathered* cut-offs, and relive the summer of love while I'm on spring break"-hippie-wannabes. I'm not sure how to describe them. Parts bluegrass, parts country, parts that Dead/Phish thing. Lots of noodling, bongos, noodling, long solos, more noodling, noodling, noodling. We stayed for about 30 - 45 minutes - just long enough for the first song. g The band has an enthusiastic and rabid following. Maybe I'm just missing something here. They did have great harmonies. And they seemed like talented players. The songs were just so long and, I don't know, boring, What have I learned from this? Well, when a friend with dormant hippie tendencies recommends a band, carefully consider whether the band appeals to their cool, country/roots rock tendencies or those aforementioned hippie tendencies. g I tried to be open-minded about it. But, hippies and me - we're like oil and water. We just don't mix. I blame the Sex Pistols. marie
Re: Goose Creek Symphony
Ronni: I'm sure if we had stayed any longer we would've started smelling that "I'm a deadhead and I've been so stoned I forgot to take a bath" body odor. g or patchouli! Today when at a record store I saw one of their cds. I made a mental note to buy a copy of it for your birthday, Marie. I have such thoughtful friends. I would much prefer a Goose Creek cd than, say, a Haggard box set. Gotta run. I'm feeling the urge to spin my Dave Matthews and Beefheart cds. g Right after I gouge my eyes out with a spoon. marie
Re: Attention Marie: How to Go Haute Hippie
From Barry: Feeling Groovy Doesn't Come Cheap By ALEX WITCHEL I like a a guy who says "nice to meet you" while he's kissing both your cheeks. A guy who inventories his outfit -- "Karan pants and top, Gucci belt, Prada shoes and overcoat" -- and answers the question "How much do you cost?" with a hoot, declaring: "It's a fortune, darling. But after you wear good clothing, it's so hard to go back." Sometimes people just scare the shit out of me. Thanks for this horror story, Barry! g marie
Re: Goose Creek Symphony
Terry Smith: assume consensus on this notion that any guitar solo over 30 seconds is self-indulgent. 30 seconds, no. Over 5 minutes, perhaps. Terry: But personally I'd rather see folks stick with critiquing the music, than taking on such god-awfully easy targets. Now that's a very hippie-ish thing to say. g But, your point is taken. You're right. Hippies are god-awful easy targets. Now folk-singers Hey, I may not have dated a hippie, but some of my best friends certainly *look* like hippies. marie (disclaimer: no hippies or hippie-wannabes were harmed in the making of this post)
Re: pumpskully
Roy "The River" Kasten: Why do you think I've been gone so long? I've been assembling an immense catalog of evidence and logic, organized cross-referenced to wipe out Weisberger's posts with but a click of the mouse. If that doesn't work I'll just start calling names. Holy shit! What a strange week. A Beefheart thread on P2, the Gap is selling *cowboy shirts*!, and Roy's back on P2. This must be some kind of sign. sniff, sniff..is that the smell of Twangfest in the air? Let the talk of long, long songs about long, long rivers begin. marie
Re: Dixie Chicks Article in Dallas Observer
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] geez, but how do you really feelwhat's up with such completely "mean-spirited" attacks on critics that for some reason are not likedwhat a waste of time... That was nothing. If you really want to see insults and venom hurled about, bring up the 'M' word. Marcus...as in Greil. marie
RE: Updates
MATT!:Well, I'll stand in front of Rob Miller's fantastic jukebox there in his living room, in my best pair of overalls, with a haybale, and a featherboa drinking RC Cola, munching on a moon pie, and tell him Jr's right, Matt wins Friday's The Dave Purcell Rant of the Day Award. and what the hell are you doing a Knitter's tribute album for anyway? Yeah, what the hell? This bothers me. Poor Little Critter on the Road was a tribute album of sorts. It's redundant. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the world does not need anymore tribute albums. g It's one of those ideas that are better in theory. The only really good one is *Tulare Dust*, imo. And the Tom T. Hall tribute is pretty good. marie
Southern Rock Lives
Jon Johnson wrote: keep expecting to see a southern rock revival at some point, though despite noble attempts by the likes of Raging Slab and Pride and Glory, I don't think it's gonna happen. Pumpskully is proudly and nobly carrying the torch. I think they're based in KY, but they play Nashville often. The Slobberbone/Pumpskully bill at SXSW was my favorite. Actually, Tip, a Pumpskully side project, is playing in town tonight. Twangfest alumni, Blue Tick, are headlining the show. marie (Pumpskully, the future of Southern.ah, forget it.)
Re: Captain Beefheart (re:Welfare Music)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My husband loves Trout Mask Replica to this day; still goes over my head though. William Cocke wrote: I just put Moonlight on Vermont on a mixed tape and damn if it didn't work perfectly. Some of the most whacked out skronky shit ever recorded. I still can't listen to all of TMR in one sitting, though. Too whacked out skronky for too long. A Captain Beefheart subject heading on P2. I've been hoping that this day wouldn't arrive. It must be some kind of sign. And not a good one. Man, I can't even find the words to express how much I hate Beefheart. I know hate is a strong word, but it's really not strong enough. I'd rather be forced to listen to Dave Matthews for all eternity through earphones super-glued to my head then listen to 3 more minutes of Beefheart in my lifetime. And I've *really* listened to Beefheart. All of his lps (oh yeah, on scratchy vinyl) over and over again until my head was about to explode. I'm aware that the man is supposed to be a musical genius (and we know this because he stopped making music years ago and he dropped out of society to live in the desert in a trailer). I've been told repeatedly that I just don't 'get Beefheart'. Well, I maintain that there is nothing to get. He's had some interesting things to say over the years. (Arguably, there might be more to *get* in his writings and paintings.) But, just because he might have something interesting to say, doesn't necessarily mean that he's capable of making music. There is a difference between noise and music, right? Maybe the wailing smoke detector is actually music. I just need to understand the subtext of pain, danger, and fear in its plaintive, insistent cry. marie
software help
Sorry for the off-topic post, but I need to decode some email attachments. I know there's FreeWare out there for this purpose. Anyone know where I can find it? I use a PC. Off-list replies, please! Thanks, marie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Captain Beefheart (re:Welfare Music)
A Captain Beefheart subject heading on P2. I've been hoping that this day wouldn't arrive. It must be some kind of sign. And not a good one. [Matt Benz] tho we could've used a few more profanities, ma'am. Well, I'm a lady, damnit. Cut me some slack. g marie
Re: Southern Rock Lives
Has Pumpskully released a cd? Flippo Never mind a cd. I want a damn T-shirt! Unfortunately, Pumpskully has no recorded material. I believe they are working on one, though. CK talked to them at SXSW, but his memory is probably a bit foggy. CK - asking the evocotive quesitons - How does a 3 man bar band have a 'side project'? And what are they like? Well, I guess in Pumpskully's world side project means that a member of the band is sitting in the audience. Didn't appear to be a member of Pumpskully in *Tip* (maybe the drummer - I can't remember what he looks like). Tip was cool, though. The drummer just played a bongo set-up. They had a male and female singer that sang great harmonies. I'd characterize it as stoner Southern Rock. Much mellower than Pumpskully. No devil horns. marie
Re: Captain Beefheart (re:Welfare Music)
Marie on Beefheart... There is a difference between noise and music, right? CK: Actually, according to Zappa when recording those LPs, the point was to answer that question, "No." Well, I think they answered that question with a *yes*. There is a difference between noise and music. Beefheart falls on the noise side to these ears. marie
advance Twangfest tickets/URL
Seems to be a slight problem with Village Records URL posted yesterday. Use this URL to buy Twangfest 3 tickets via the web at Village Records' website. Let me know if you have any problems. http://villagerecords.com/cgi-bin/villager/scan/mp=0/sf=artist/se=twangfest/sf=title/se=st
Re: Doo Rag
Does anyone on the list know anything about about a cd called Chuncked and Muddled by Doo Rag, on Bloat Records? The somewhat self-consciously retro packaging has a 1994 copyright. It sounds a little like Beck playing the blues. Very lo fi production. It's curiously hypnotic. I can't stop listening to it. What a great band. I haven't thought about them in a while. I believe that they've broken up. I saw them live a few times. They were definitely lo-fi live as well. I think they were fairly innovative and doing some interesting stuff. I think they did done some work with Jon Spencer. I think the Beck comparison is fair, but I think they both released their first material around the same time. They have another cd released in '96 titled What We Do. I listened to that one a lot back in the day. (Why does '96 seem so long ago??) marie
The future of alt-country......
TWANGFEST AUCTION Since so many of you asked for it, we have extended the deadline for donations for the Twangfest on line auction. If you are planning on sending us something, drop us an email with the details. Remember, your donation is tax-deductible. We'll even send you a receipt. Contact us with any questions, ideas, concerns, suggestions,whatever. Again, we'd like to thank all the P2ers and P2 friends who have already made generous donations.marie [EMAIL PROTECTED]meshel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
Morgan wrote: Indeed! What an amazing album! Every damn song on it knocks me out... Guilty Dave: Ok, so there's two of the ten copies that sold (Neal got his free). Anytime you're in a dark mood, strap a capo on your first fret and scream your lungs out on Guilty. It does wonders for my mood.Make that three. And I've twice seen Ryan live. He's was fantastic.Totally lived up to all my expectations. And Morgan and I had a very nicechat with Mr. Ryan during NEA. Remember that Morgan? Kind of fuzzy, huh? g np: Mandy, Mandy, MandyAnd about that cd cover. From what I hear it's all airbrushing, airbrushing, airbrushing.marie
Re: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
My vote for this category is Lonesome Bob's release. Easily one of my favorite records of all time. I've bought the cd or taped if for many of my friends. Even those not into any of this crazy alt-country/roots stuff really dig it. What's not to like? Some people around these parts claim there are no good songwriters anymore. Well, I think ole' Lonesome is a great songwriter. Speaking of ole' Lonesome, I caught him, Kevin Gordon (that should get the Smilin' one frowning. g), and Phil Lee do a writers in the round thing at a tiny little cafe tonight. The first part of the set was acoustic. Both Lonesome and Kevin did all new songs. Lonesome's new songs are stellar. Kevin's songs were damn fine as well. Lee might have had some good songs, but I couldn't get past his obnoxious and irritating manner to notice. All three did about 4 or 5 older songs with a full band. Luckily, Lonesome and Kevin went on first, so we didn't have to sit through Lee. I think Gordon has one of the most soulful voices going. I could listen to him for days. And Lonesome just plain rips it up live. What a great night of music. One of the reasons I love living in Nashville. Look at me agreeing with a folkie! Strange, but true. John Kinnamon mentioned: Slaid Cleaves, No Angel Knows Lori Carson, Where It Goes I listened to both these artists a lot last summer/early fall. I haven't run into many people who own these cds (even on these lists). They are definately worth seeking out. marie
Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug
Neal: Unfortunately, this Weiss traveling to St. Louis is not looking bloody likely. Was just forced to buy a car (ah the joys of some fucking idiot making an illegal left and destroying me beloved, *paid off* Subaru wagon) and am about to plunk down several hundred bucks, maybe even four figures to get trees trimmed on the north 40 of the compound. (Ah, The joys of homeownership.) Plus, the big trip for me and my better half is to the UK later this year, and I ain't talking about a plce where Wildcats play round ball. In other words, there's only so much buckage to go around. Geez, Neal, that's about three excuses. You better save one for next year! g marie
MIKE NESS
I was checking out the new releases on Twangfest sponsors Miles of Music's and Village Record's websites (while drinking a Miller Lite, listening to Hayden's Ferry's releases on KDHX's webcast via Telelink, and reading No Depression! ). I see that Mike Ness has a new cd out called Cheating at Solitaire. MOM describes it as Hard edge roots rock from a southern California Punk Rock Icon. I'm intrigued. Billy Zoom, Brian Setzer, and members of Cisco guest on it. So, have we discussed this already in P2 land. Perhaps I missed it. Has anyone heard it? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks, marie
Re: X in L.A.
I, for one, would really like to know how and why my younger bro came to be chatting with The Handsomest Man in Punk Rock on the telephone (and why he didn't put me on conference-call when this was happening). I don't think the conference call option has been invented yet in Dave's special dream world. I think they are still using rotary phones actually. s. We might wake Dave. marie
Fw: [hillbilly] New music site dedicated to vintage sound
From the Hillbilly list. marie -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I've been lurking on the list for a while and have never posted to it. I'm a upright slap player in Austin. But I have just launched a new web site, www.musickings.com, offering vintage and regional music for download. We will also be serving as a distribution site for independent labels that are looking for a web presence. I just opened the site on Wednesday and our current selection is limited but our store is open and currently has selections from Austin's High Noon adn Marti Brom, Johnny Gimble (the master of Texas swing fiddle, and Lester Peabody (the Finnish Travis picking virtuoso). We will be adding to our selection on a daily basis from here on out because I have a huge backlog of material to put on the site. My partner is the great session bassist, Bob Moore. He was the definition of country bass in the 60's and 70's and was also Elvis' session bassist from about '61 on. Unknown to many people, he was the bassist on many of Johnny Burnettes songs as well. He has been on about 18,000 songs and performed with too many stars to even begin to list them all. Our goal is to distribute quality vintage or vintage sounding music (rockabilly, western swing, and what is now called alternative country but is actually the original hillbilly sound) which is not distributed by many sites on the web. In the near future, we will be posting some unreleased material from some well known stars. Just thought I would let you all know the site existed. I welcome any and all comments. Roy McBrayer Share the wealth! http://www.ONElist.com Tell a friend about ONElist's 115,000 free e-mail communities!
Fw: Welfare Music Weekly
This might be of interest to some of you. marie -Original Message- Welfare Music Weekly 4/9/99 New this week on WelfareMusic: Interviews THE HANGDOGS: THE BEST BAND YOU NEVER HEARD OF Veterans of the New York City music scene, this band has a solid album, East of Yesterday, behind them, and a good fan base. Their live shows are energetic and tight, and they can pound the beers onstage, never losing a beat while playing. http://www.welfaremusic.com/The_Hangdogs/interview_1_4899.html Features: Just what is an alt-country wife? by Jennifer Dowling SXSW 1999 by Chuck McCutcheon http://www.welfaremusic.com/features.html Essential Albums: Saddle Up! The Cowboy Renaissance--Various Cowboy Nation--Cowboy Nation Too Far to Care--Old 97s http://www.welfaremusic.com/spotlight.html Concert Reviews: Gillian Welch/David Rawlings in Bloomington, IN http://www.welfaremusic.com/concerts.html About WelfareMusic: Its meet the staff week http://www.welfaremusic.com/about.html --- Roughstock has named us site of the week: http://www.roughstock.com/roughstock Definitely a site worth checking out. -- Help keep WelfareMusic in business. Buy our compilation CD: http://www.welfaremusic.com/cd.html Thanks. - Angelo Kontarinis Editor WelfareMusic music with a twang. http://www.welfaremusic.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Steve Earle/Pogues connection
Listening to "Dixieland" from the Earl/McCoury CD, I am reminded of Steve's collaboration with the Pogues on "Copperhead Road". Steve almost sounds like Shane "Why're My Teeth So Rotten" MacGowan. Does anyone know how Steve ended up working with those guys? I have heard him do some other Celtic influenced music. Also, Dan Gillis plays on this one and I have seen him on pennywhistle in a couple of live shows. I guess he is Steve's manager, but does he only play spots with Steve, or has he played with others? well, I do know that Steve has a real love for Ireland. He spends many months of the year there. I think that Purcell posted something where Earle said that he would permanently move to Ireland if it weren't for his (Earle's) kids. The Celtic influence on Steve's song writing really comes through loud and clear during the live shows. He also talks about Ireland quite a bit during the live performances. Didn't really answer your question, but, oh well.. marie
RE: Japanese hipsterism....
NW wrote: Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in US history might be? I can't think of anyone beyond Cibo Matto, who, by virtue of being on a major label, might win this pony race. Well, I'll tell you who the most popular Japanese artist in US history *should* be?Guitar WolfHaven't heard a peep from them in ages. Are they even still together? marie
Re: Japanese hipsterism....
morgan:Guitar Wolf? I'm afraid I missed this act...but am interested... Weplayed with this metal act once from Japan, but I can't remember the nameto save my life... They came out right around the same time as Loudnessgive or take a year... They had the double kick, tremendously cool bighair, loaded with Ibenez gee-tars! I'll have to take a poke at the oldgrey matter to get at this one...or perhaps I'll just let it stay rightwhere it is. Not the same band. Guitar Wolf are a garage punk trio. They wear all leather and have cool DAs. It's evident that these guys listened to the Ramones - a lot. They also have really bad attitudes. They won me over immediately. g I saw them open up for the Cramps in late '97. Haven't heard much from them since. Here's their website: http://www.escape.com/~ywa/extra/guitar.html It hasn't been updated in a while. marie
More Twangfest Auction
Just a reminder. We are still accepting donations for the Twangfest Auction. We have some fabulous items ready for the auction block. We want more. Use your imagination. I'm sure each and every one of you can come up with something. People are donating everything from cherished items from their personal music collections to goods and services from their day jobs to magical coolers full of beer. We are open to *suggestions* or *requests* for donations as well. Now, if somebody is just dying to bid on a lock of Super-Ranger Mark Wyatt's hair, well, that can probably be arranged. Please send auction item(s ) by 4/16/99 to: Meshel Watkins or Marie Arsenault Twangfest Auction 1306 Shelton Ave Nashville, TN 37216 Please email us when the item is in the mail. Please include with the item, or in the email, info associated with it like 1) how much it is worth in dollar terms, if that applies you can deduct this as a donation on your taxes, we'll send you a receipt 2) what information you'd like listed on the web site at the auction -details, descriptions, etc 3) contact info - email, phone, address, etc. 4) suggestion for an opening bid, etc. Contact us with any questions, ideas, concerns, suggestions, whatever. Again, we'd like to thank all the P2ers and P2 friends who have already made generous donations. marie [EMAIL PROTECTED] meshel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cheap airfares for Twangfest
Please pass this great news on to your friends! To subscribeto Southwest Airlines Click 'n Save E-mail Updates,visit http://www.southwest.com/emailSouthwest Airlines Click 'n Save Internet Specials athttp://www.southwest.com/hotfares** These fares are valid for travel April 27, 1999through September 6, 1999 and must be purchased by midnightPacific Daylight Time April 8, 1999. Fares shown are each way based on roundtrip purchase St. Louis:$41 each way to/from Cleveland$33 each way to/from Indianapolis$30 each way to/from Omaha
Calling all P2 bands
RE: Twangfest Auction We are asking all P2 bands to donate *something* to the Twangfest online auction - a cd, t-shirt, hat, poster, etc. We'd like to have as many P2 bands represented in the auction as possible. We would like to receive all donations by April 16th. Please contact us for more details. The auction will be held May 3 - May 9, 1999. Will have more details about those particulars later. We'd also like to thank all the P2ers and P2 friends who have already made generous donations. We've got some great stuff. Stay tuned... marie [EMAIL PROTECTED] meshel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Welfare Music
I just received this. It might interest some of you. Well, our painstaking work has come to an end, for now. WelfareMusic has officially launched. The response so far has been great. Stop by and sign up for our mailings. http://www.welfaremusic.com/ Our launch issue has interviews with the Bottle Rockets, Hayseed, and The Handsome Family. We have built a very cool community section named The Back Porch. It has much better message threads than the Yahoo site. They are threaded and it is much easier to follow discussions. http://www.welfaremusic.com/backporch/index.html I hope you like our site and keep coming back. WelfareMusic's success depends on all of us. Upcoming interviews: Jay Farrar, The Ex-Husbands, The Hangdogs.
Re: CALL ME!
At 07:43 PM 3/28/99 -0500, you wrote: - Need to be relaxed? - Call 1-800-996-CHAT ! We will make you cum baby! Talk with sexy women that turn your rock hard! Jeff Wall: Damn, the Twangfest commitee is really working overtime to try and raise money now. We sure are. And remember your *contribution* is tax deductible! marie
Re: Extra recommendations from SXSW
SOMEBODY from P2 told me they'd just seen Bare Jr. someplace in Austin...They may now speak up! Barry That may have been me, Barry. I saw Bobby Jr. hanging out in some club (I think it was Thursday night) with a waifish model type hanging on his arm. I did not see him perform in Austin. He does play here in Nashville on a fairly regular basis, though. marie
More cheap fares to St Louis
These fares are valid until 12am tonight! I also noticed many cheap fares from the west coast to St. Louis (rt about $200) at Southwest's web site. Southwest Airlines Click 'n Save Internet Specials athttp://www.southwest.com/hotfares** These fares are valid for travel April 13, 1999through August 4, 1999 and must be purchased by midnightPacific Standard Time March 25, 1999. ** Please seeOther Terms and Conditions of these fares at the end ofthis e-mail. St. Louis:$94 each way to/from Albuquerque$33 each way to/from Columbus$77 each way to/from Orlando
Erin Snyder
Can one of you Pittsburgh folks have Erin get in touch with me? Everything keeps bouncing back from her email address. thanks marie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Twangfest Auction
The next Ebay? To raise money for Twangfest (in the spirit of all those PBS fundraisers), we're pulling together an internet auction. We plan to hold the auction during the first week of May. It will be run off the Twangfest web site. Details for that will follow. Right now we are trolling for donations. We already have a few very impressive items in the vault (items autographed by some pretty well-known artists, who also happen to be fictional future ex-husbands to a few P2 gals. g). For example, the Sovines are donating one of their snazzy tuxedo jackets (worn on the cover of their soon to be released cd) and a canned ham. Fear and Whiskey are donating a limited edition FW baseball cap designed by Kinky Friedman. Jerry Curry is donating that hideously ugly shirt that's been talked about so much on the Fluff list. Bill "The Sliver" Silvers is donating one of his purses. CK promises to give us a sweatpant leg hat. Maybe Shane will donate a case of fluff. Twangfest will donate one all access backstage pass and badge (Neal?). Alex promises to buy a round of shots for the highest bidder's favorite band. Get the picture? We need stuff. No item is too trivial or, well, stupid. We'd like to auction off P2 band cd/tapes, t-shirts, bumper stickers, general swag, etc. We'll probably auction them off in lots of 5 or so. If every P2 band could donate a cd and t-shirt or whatever, it would be a beautiful thing. The Twang Gods and Goddesses would surely smile down upon you. All you record labels, music stores, publications, etc. out there, I'm sure you can find something to give us. How about a gift certificate? So, if anyone has anything to offer, please contact us. Remember, we know your email addresses. If we don't hear from you, we'll come a callin'. This is going to be a lot of fun. We promise. Keep an eye open for updates. Thanks for your time and thanks for the help! Meshel and Marie [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Tom Waits at SXSW
For anybody jealous of the P2 SXSW types, this was the event of the event, and I didn't hear about any of us getting in for it. Step up and testify if you did... Barry Mazor and Slim both had tickets, I believe. I'm sure they'll testify as soon as they recover. Didn't John Reide catch some of the Waits show as well? marie
Re: Twangfest/Fluff list
To subscribe got to www.nashvegas.com/listserv It's very easy to subscribe. Note that on many days traffic is very slow. Then on other days, like today, you might get about 90 messages. And they are talking about sports over there again. Just so you know. marie
Re: Beantown Bound/Spurs
John Magee: The Spurs are my pick for best band in the Boston area. Bostonians - don't miss 'em. Last time they played the Midway, The Spurs are wonderful. Not only are they great musicians, the band is great fun. They don't play out that often, it's definately worth the trip. Just so you know, you need a car to get to the Midway. Or take a taxi. It's not in the best part of town. people were dancing that I'd never seen move a muscle before. It was a strange roadhouse scene. I think John was actually one of those non-dancers dancing at my last Spurs' show. I always complained that the men in Boston never danced. Well, they don't appear to dance in Nashville either. marie
Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country (LONG and IRRITATED)
Who's are the Scorchers? NW Some overrated roots band from the 80s. The future of nothing, as far as I can tell. marie
Fw: SXSW '99 Free Outdoor Stage Info
VH-1, Entertainment Weekly, Musicland and KLBJ-FM present the 1999 SXSW Free Outdoor Stage located in Waterloo Park at 12th and Red River. +++ Friday, March 19 - gates open at 5:00pm 6:00pm - Fastball (Hollywood Records) 7:00pm - Joe Ely and friends +++ Saturday, March 20 - gates open at 3:30pm 4:30pm - The Damnations TX (Sire Records) 5:30pm - Spoon (Vapor Records) 6:30pm - The Gourds (Munich Records) 7:30pm - Guided By Voices (Matador Records) a new release is expected soon, recorded with producer Ric Ocasek In association with B.E.A.M., proceeds from the sale of Jim Beam canned drinks go to benefit H.E.A.R. There will be plenty of food and beverage sold on-site so leave your coolers at home. (Sorry, no outside food or beverage is permitted in the park.) H.E.A.R. (Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers) is a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the real dangers of repeated exposure to excessive noise levels which can lead to permanent, and sometimes debilitating, hearing loss. (Known spokesperson for H.E.A.R. is Pete Townesend.) B.E.A.M Foundation (Benefiting Emerging Artists in Music) is a valuable resource supported by Jim Beam Bourbon providing emerging artists with grants, rehearsal space and more. Known spokesperson for B.E.A.M. is Pat Dinisio of The Smithereens (who will be at the B.E.A.M. stand in the SXSW Trade Show). To learn more about H.E.A.R. and B.E.A.M. visit their on-site kiosks at Waterloo Park during the free outdoor shows. SXSW Music runs March 17-21, 1999 in Austin, Texas. Stop by our website (www.sxsw.com) for more information on our events, to register online, or to drop us a line. ##Register early to get the discounted rate at the SXSW host hotels.## Persons with e-mail addresses who have requested materials about events or have registered are automatically added to the general listserv(s) for the conference(s) in which they are interested. If you ever want to remove yourself from a listserv mailing list, you can send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the following command in the body of your email message: unsubscribe nameoflistserv or from another account, besides the one which is subscribed: unsubscribe nameoflistserv accountaddress Send an e-mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" if you have specific conference questions you cannot find answers to at our website (www.sxsw.com).
Re: Damnations TX vs tired UT sounds
[Matt Benz] Now, I need to get back to the Kelly Willis disc. Do you mean listening to the disc or drooling over the cd booklet? marie
Re: Robbie Fulks and covers
Aw, Dave's back. Hi everyone. Did I miss anything good? Smooches, Dave Actually, you didn't. Marah is still the future of alt-country. g marie
Phil rawks! (was Mr. Earle Strikes Yet Again)
No offense dude, but if you plan on sending a butload of mail to the lists could you do it at once? I stopped reading them after number five. No offense, Mr. Dude, but Phil's postings of the key ongoing alt.country news have been a much-loved part of this list for years--and it's only lately he's resoreted to doing them once a week instead of every day. here's an idea--live with it. Barry M. I agree with Barry - and I know that most everyone on the list feels the same. Phil puts a lot of time and energy into sending these clips to the list. I for one appreciate his effort and look forward to reading these clips. Please don't stop, Phil. marie
Re: Re[2]: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....)
JC: Let's see, hose...Meat Loaf, David Soul, Ambrosia, Leif Garrett, Tiffany. Meat Loaf stays. If he goes, we lose "Rocky Horror Picture Show". No way are we losing that. marie
Re: Bourbonaires (Gravel Train mini-tour)
And as some kind of evidence of just how small a world it really is, my band the Bourbonaires will be on the bill with Gravel Train tomorrow night at the Kendall Cafe in Cambridge, Mass. Lancaster County Prison and Joe Harvard are also on the bill. The festivities start at 9 with Joe H.'s set. --Jon Johnson Let me chime in here. I urge all of you New England folks to check this band out. The Bourbanaires are my favorite rockabilly band in the Boston area. I wish that I could be there. I'm jealous. marie
Twangfest airfares
Time to start making those plane reservations for Twangfest - June 11-13, 1999! Southwest Airlines Click 'n Save Internet Specials at http://www.southwest.com/hotfares ** These fares are valid for travel March 16, 1999 through August 4, 1999 and must be purchased by midnight Pacific Standard Time February 25, 1999. Florida markets are available for travel April 13, 1999 through August 4, 1999 and must be purchased by midnight Pacific Standard Time February 25, 1999. Fares shown are each way based on roundtrip purchase Chicago Midway: $32 each way to/from St. Louis Houston Hobby: $63 each way to/from St. Louis Los Angeles: $98 each way to/from St. Louis
Re: Bookstore Gig -- thanks
Which reminds me. We do not as yet *have* any kind of P.A. What should we get? I am very interested in the answer to this question as well. If you can, please cc: me on any offlist responses to Cheryl. I'm actually wondering what would be good for small outdoor shows too. Like a backyard or something. thanks marie
Hadacol
I saw Hadacol last night here in Nashville. It was a sadly unattended show. I have no doubt in my mind that Ronni and I were the only ones there to see Hadacol. I was really impressed. It's kind of refreshing to hear a little keyboard mixed with your alt-country. They are good players who write good songs. My initial impression of the disc was that it was just a rung above standard generic alt-country with a few stand-out tracks. But, the more I listened to it, the more I dug it. I liked them even better live. They put a bit of a twist on things (a song about a recently deceased father done as a polka. It really was touching.). I'm guessing they have some punk rock roots. Does anyone else hear strains of the Minutemen in Hadacol? There was something vaguely familiar about the vocals. I thought that it might be X, but then it hit me - D Boone. Am I crazy? Does anyone else hear it? Anyway, I recommend seeing them. I had a great time at their show. marie
re: Jason White/Hadacol
Mr. Curry says: Oh...lastly, a "You HEard It Here First".be on the lookout for an incredibly talented young singer-songwriter, Jason White. He sung two songs at the Donald Lindley benefit and he basically left the audience floored. I'm talking about an audience full of Nashville cats. How timely. Jason White and Hadacol are playing the Sutler in Nashville this Saturday night. I'd recommend seeing both. If anyone from the area is planning on being there, give me a holler. It would be nice to say hi! marie np: psychotic herd of small dogs barking incessantly.
Re: NEA (was sxsw criticisms)
. But when all is said and done, it's the music that matters. And that is not the message these mega-festivals send to the bands. The bands are sent a very different message. I thought that NEA came off pretty well, which totally shocked the hell out of me. Up until the event started, I was complaining loudly how unorganized it was. I couldn't get anyone on the phone. It was nearly impossible to find out essential information like show, load-in, and sound check times. I recently read an interview with the director of NEA. It appears that he only took over the event in September. The previous director and event coordinator quit over the summer. Now, I've planned big events. Five months is not nearly enough time to prepare for something like NEA. I can't believe he even pulled it off. The event went very smoothly. Bands started on time. Sound checks and the like seemed to go smoothly. Great networking opportunities. All the bands that I spoke to said that they had very positive experience. Sponsor presence was subdued. NEA really seemed to be about the bands and the music. marie np: Hadacol
Re: Bathroom Grafitti Philosophy
on the bathroom wall of the Exit/In Nashville - "glitter and bubbles make you feel good" marie
Thank you
to all the P2ers who sent questions for the Nashville Music awards web site. I knew you'd come through for us. We really appreciate it. Thanks again. marie (who's sorry for gloating!)
Nashville Music Awards
o. Viince Gill is picking right outside our room. He's very tan. Cool. Sorry. I'm name dropping. marie
Re: Nashville Music Awards
Backstage at the NMA - just listened to Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band do a couple of numbers in the hallway. Hey, Buddy Miller's here now (he won best guitarist). We are going to ask him a few questions now. I love Nashville. marie
Re: Nashville Music Awards
We just interviewed Steve Earle. We'll post the text of the interview soon. Pretty amazing. He loves the new Back album. that should be Beck.
Re: Damnations TX (was Re: best so far
Jim: I've been raving about this band for two years now. Glad to see there's finally a band we can ALL agree on. g Let me throw my two cents in here. 'Half Mad Moon' has been my favorite record of 1999 since last November. (Thanks Stacey!) I can't wait to get the cd, so I can play it in my car at deafening decibels. The songwriting is inspired. My favorite song on the cd is dedicated to the memory of a beloved amp. Oh, and there is banjo! As good as the cd is, they are even better live. Their Hellcountry show last year was one of my favorites. Yes, buy the cd. This band should be rich and famous. If you see a copy of "Live Sets" used, pick it up. It's out of print. And a great cd as well. OK. I've changed my mind. The Damnations are the future of alt-country (back off people. It's just a joke.) marie
Re: Heather Myles Injustice
jim: I'm not wanting to play contrarian again, but I have to jump in on this. I think Heather Myles' problem is that she's only a fair to middlin' singer with a taste for just ok songs and the good songs she chooses have been done better by others (I mean Kiss An Angel Good Morning?-puh-leese). I don't think she's sexy (my dog would look good on a Harley g) and the couple of live performances that I've seen of hers lacked any kind of respectable energy. I know that some folks on this list think her record from last year was great, but I thought it was a yawner. Jim hits the nail on the head. I too was disappointed with Myle's cd. I listened to it a few times when I first bought it last Fall. Did nothing for me. When it started showing up on everyone's top 10 lists, I dragged it out again. I listened to it a lot during one of my drives from Boston to Nashville. Like the drive wasn't boring enough. g the songwriting is cliched at best. Myles has a good voice, but I don't think it's anything that special. I'll say the same thing about the songwriting on Allison Moorer's cd. They both have good voices and they are good looking. And that's pretty much a dime a dozen here in Nashville. Not Kelly Willis. That's another story. Excellent songwriting and inspired cover choices. I've been listening to her new cd pretty much non-stop for about 3 months now. I'd even hand over my woodchipper to sing like Kelly Willis for just one day. g marie
Re: neil's steel
Jerry - regarding Neil: Also, hoping to come back with a framed copy of the (in)famous tallywacker list. Is this subject heading a new addition to that list? marie
Re: Night Flight (was: Re: I can't help it...McHale's Navy TV-Rock Fluff)
-My first viewing of "Ladies and gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains." CK: AA!!! Someone else has actually seen that movie. In fact, I also saw it on Night Flight (when they weren't doing their 'humor in video' or 'sex in video' montages) Great flick, very punk, Is it even available on video? Is there a soundtrack? We're The Stains. And we dont put out. Spent many a drunken night in college watching Night Flight on the USA Network. 'The Fabulous Stains' was on at least twice a month. Diane Lane and Laura Dern were in it. "Rude Boy" is another great punk movie. I think it might have aired on Night Flight, but I'm not sure. I saw it somewhere. And more than once. It's about a fictional Clash fan. Lots of Clash footage in it. marie
Re: Question about TV bands
Paul reprimands: Are all you GH fans forgetting about Jack Wagner (we *was* on GH, wasn't he? I just recall spinnin' that one hit of his at this Adult Contemporary radio station I used to work at) How could I forget Frisco? Damn. He doesn't sing on Melrose Place, because he's serious about his *craft* now. Though, his TV wife on MP is in a band. Regarding Rick Springfield: Who *didn't* catch his "Behind the Music" segment on VH1?? (or Leif's, or David Cassidy's...or...my god it was a whole "teen idol" week!) I saw them all back when I had cable. I love that shit. Leif hasn't aged so well, I'm afraid. marie
Re: Question about TV bands
Junior here, with a query for all of you: I got a call this morning from someone who's looking to do some short interviews with people who know (or think they know, or are just interested in, fascinated by, etc.) "TV rock bands." That is, bands like the Monkees, Partridge Family, Josie and the Pussycats (or whatever their name was) I knew a lot about the Partridge Family in the day. I had all their lps. "I think I Love You" was my first 45. I actually wore it out. And David Cassiday was my first concert. I can still see that white, fringe jumpsuit. I think I was about 8. Hey, I noticed that they put the Partridge Family Christmas album on cd. I should buy it. marie (fluffing on the *big* list)
Re: Western duds
From: Mike Hays [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone on list recommend a place for coats, in particular the nudie style? (short cut) with some nice piping and or stage flash. Not too gaudy but tastefully screaming shut the folk up and pay attention to the band. Have you tried Ebay? i'm serious. marie
DEADLINE'S SOON: TWANGFEST
TWANGFEST: WANNA PLAY? If so, better get your asses moving. The deadline is January 25th. A clarification: If you sent us a submission for the Edges cd, that doesn't necessarily mean that you submitted to play Twangfest as well. If you would like to play Twangfest, you have to let us know directly. Contact me offlist if you have any questions. marie [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Subject: Twangfest 3: Calling All P2 Bands! Mere months after the hangovers have ceased and the motel rooms have been repaired, we're already makin' plans for Twangfest3, once again taking place at Off Broadway in faboo St. Louis, MO on June 11-13. There'll be lots of cool stuff to announce about this event, but right now we want to get things moving on one of the most important things about the whole shootin' match--the music. While we want the whole damn world to attend, Twangfest is first and foremost a P2-centered event, and that's why we're putting out the call here for your band submissions. You can ask anyone who's played at previous T'fests just how well bands get treated, and we're working hard to make that treatment even better--after all, lots of us on your Twang Gang are IN bands. That means you *will* get paid and have accommodations provided, and we're doing our damnedest to make both of those more attractive every year. Like last year, the Twang Gang will be selecting a headliner for each of the three nights (and we think the folks we've been talking to are gonna knock your socks off), but there's been a bit of a change this year in how we're going to pick the rest of the combos. Because we wanted to tap into the great wealth of knowledge out there in P2-land and because we want to spread out the payola, this time around we've got a band submission subcommittee to make the tough decisions on who plays and who doesn't. Chris Knaus, Jamie DePolo, and Bill Silvers have graciously accepted the task, along with Twang Gang members Amy Haugesag and Marie Arsenault. They have no idea what they're getting into... You may or may not be aware that not a one of these folks is in a band, and that's by design. While we think that the lineups at T'fest for the past two years have been excruciatingly excellent, we felt that a panel made up of non-players would help to keep the selection process fair as this event grows. What do we need from you? It's pretty simple right now. We need three copies of a CD or tape, info on the band that you think will fill us in on who you are and what you're about, and contact info (*especially* your e-mail address--this is an internet-centered event, after all). And while your band will be judged on its merits, your participation in this mailing list will definitely figure into the equation; like we said, this is first and foremost a celebration of all things P2. Don't get us wrong, though; lurkers are not only welcome but are encouraged to submit. Send your packages to the following address: Marie Arsenault 1306 Shelton Ave. Nashville, TN 37216 Get those submissions in with a postmark of NO LATER THAN JANUARY 25, as we've got a big job to do and we want to able to announce all the band names in plenty of time to include them in ads, press releases, etc. We'll send out reminders of this deadline on a regular basis on P2 for those of you with substance-abuse-related short-term-memory loss. If you have questions about this process or any other thing about Twangfest, send 'em along to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we'll answer 'em or at least make you think that we have. And in the very soonish future, we'll have the swanky Twangfest web site (www.twangfest.com, natch) updated frequently to keep you up to date on all our doin's. So what are you waiting for? Whether you be coffeehouse f*lkies or roadhouse rockers, we want YOUR submissions. Step on it! January 25th will be here before you even blink! SIDE NOTE: We haven't forgotten about the new "Edges From The Postcard2" CD, and we thank all of you who have sent us material so far. We've run into a slight delay with the project, since there have been some changes in how the project will be handled, so we need to hold off just for a bit. We'll keep you posted on what's going on, never fear. Love, Your Twang Gang (Marie Arsenault, Junior Barnard, Matt Benz, Amy Haugesag, Kip Loui, Dave Purcell, John Wendland, Mark Wyatt)
Re: Split Enz - True Colours
Split Enz thread on P2 - cool. Jerry says; You are recalling an album by the Split Enz entitled _True Colors_. Contained one of their earliest hits, "I Got You". The origianl US release was laser etched. That is, if you held it to the light it would reflect light in a fashion similar to a CD. Trip down memory lane here. The radio station I worked at in college had that same album. I forgot all about that cool etching. I believe that album also contained my favorite Split Enz song of all - "Iris". Am I right, Jerry? And do you have that album? The Split Enz greatest hits cd does not include "Iris", unfortunately. marie
Re: Jim Lauderdale and Ralph Stanley
A friend of mine is going down to Bristol, TN today to take pictures of Jim Lauderdale and Ralph Stanley, apparently they're down there recording a record together. Should be pretty cool. I saw Lauderdale the weekend before last at a Nammy showcase. (He was phenomenal, as usual.) He mentioned that he was recording an entire album with Stanley. He seemed pretty excited about it. And if the song he did with Stanley on *Whisper* is any indication, it should be a good one. Wish I were going with her. me too. me too. marie
UPDATE: TWANGFEST: Wanna play?
A clarification: If you sent us a submission for the Edges cd, that doesn't necessarily mean that you submitted to play Twangfest as well. If you would like to play Twangfest, you have to let us know directly. Contact me offlist if you have any questions. marie [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Subject: Twangfest 3: Calling All P2 Bands! Mere months after the hangovers have ceased and the motel rooms have been repaired, we're already makin' plans for Twangfest3, once again taking place at Off Broadway in faboo St. Louis, MO on June 11-13. There'll be lots of cool stuff to announce about this event, but right now we want to get things moving on one of the most important things about the whole shootin' match--the music. While we want the whole damn world to attend, Twangfest is first and foremost a P2-centered event, and that's why we're putting out the call here for your band submissions. You can ask anyone who's played at previous T'fests just how well bands get treated, and we're working hard to make that treatment even better--after all, lots of us on your Twang Gang are IN bands. That means you *will* get paid and have accommodations provided, and we're doing our damnedest to make both of those more attractive every year. Like last year, the Twang Gang will be selecting a headliner for each of the three nights (and we think the folks we've been talking to are gonna knock your socks off), but there's been a bit of a change this year in how we're going to pick the rest of the combos. Because we wanted to tap into the great wealth of knowledge out there in P2-land and because we want to spread out the payola, this time around we've got a band submission subcommittee to make the tough decisions on who plays and who doesn't. Chris Knaus, Jamie DePolo, and Bill Silvers have graciously accepted the task, along with Twang Gang members Amy Haugesag and Marie Arsenault. They have no idea what they're getting into... You may or may not be aware that not a one of these folks is in a band, and that's by design. While we think that the lineups at T'fest for the past two years have been excruciatingly excellent, we felt that a panel made up of non-players would help to keep the selection process fair as this event grows. What do we need from you? It's pretty simple right now. We need three copies of a CD or tape, info on the band that you think will fill us in on who you are and what you're about, and contact info (*especially* your e-mail address--this is an internet-centered event, after all). And while your band will be judged on its merits, your participation in this mailing list will definitely figure into the equation; like we said, this is first and foremost a celebration of all things P2. Don't get us wrong, though; lurkers are not only welcome but are encouraged to submit. Send your packages to the following address: Marie Arsenault 1306 Shelton Ave. Nashville, TN 37216 Get those submissions in with a postmark of NO LATER THAN JANUARY 25, as we've got a big job to do and we want to able to announce all the band names in plenty of time to include them in ads, press releases, etc. We'll send out reminders of this deadline on a regular basis on P2 for those of you with substance-abuse-related short-term-memory loss. If you have questions about this process or any other thing about Twangfest, send 'em along to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we'll answer 'em or at least make you think that we have. And in the very soonish future, we'll have the swanky Twangfest web site (www.twangfest.com, natch) updated frequently to keep you up to date on all our doin's. So what are you waiting for? Whether you be coffeehouse f*lkies or roadhouse rockers, we want YOUR submissions. Step on it! January 25th will be here before you even blink! SIDE NOTE: We haven't forgotten about the new "Edges From The Postcard2" CD, and we thank all of you who have sent us material so far. We've run into a slight delay with the project, since there have been some changes in how the project will be handled, so we need to hold off just for a bit. We'll keep you posted on what's going on, never fear. Love, Your Twang Gang (Marie Arsenault, Junior Barnard, Matt Benz, Amy Haugesag, Kip Loui, Dave Purcell, John Wendland, Mark Wyatt)
River of Song
Have we discussed the PBS series The Mississippi: River of Song yet? I caught the second installment of the series tonight. It was wonderful. From the web site: The series explores the richness and vitality of American music at the close of the twentieth century. Through live performances and intimate discussions with musicians along the course of the Mississippi River, the series discovers the music that has flourished in the heart of the nation. Traveling from an Ojibwe powwow in northern Minnesota to the bandstands of New Orleans, the series builds a dynamic and complex portrait of music and the American community. http://www.pbs.org/riverofsong/project/ They did a very interesting segment on bluegrass focusing on the Bob Lewis Family and bluegrass festivals. The kicker was the St. Louis segment featuring the Bottle Rockets! I had no idea that they were featured on tonight's episode. It was nice surprise. At first I wasn't sure if it was actually the Bottle Rockets. But, then I realized that there was only one band that *ugly*. Yup. It was them alright. It was a nice segment. Brian Henneman talked about the importance of the river on their lives and their music. (accompanied by a heartwarming shot of the BoRox strolling along the river while drinking cans of beer. g) Henneman also said that audiences on the coasts seem to be more intrigued with the BoRox because they are from the Midwest. He described the band as "little reporters from the heartland". It made me laugh. Next weeks episode features Southern Fusion: La Center, KY to Jackson, Mississippi. Featured artists include Sonny Burgess, Levon Helm, Jack Johnson, Rufus Thomas, Johnnie Billington, Robert Lockwood, Jr., Little Milton. marie "I want my music to be about...emotion. Three Chords and the Truth. Take a chance, and please God, let it Twang." Jeff Wall
