NYC Willis/Robison
WowI'm honored that Barry was so charmed by us list people that he barely mentioned the supremely adorable Ms. Willis for whom we all gathered. It was heartening to find some country-loving allies in Gotham, and the show was a treat. I must say, though, that in the aftermath it was Bruce Robison's solo opening set that really stayed with me the most. His songs and voice have such a sad and human warmth to them. They really resonate for me in a way that hers don't, much as I enjoy her. Again, nice to meet some of you, Micah _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
gratitude
Many heartfelt thanks to all who responded to my lament over living in a twangless universe in NYC. I really appreciate the warmth of your empathy and the value of your practical suggestions. After reading my email, I felt immediately more confident in my identity, and I had a long overdue little chat with my record collection. I told Loretta and Tammy they no longer needed to hide out in a vinyl getto behind Pavement and the Velvet Underground. The women were quite pleased, if a little disgruntled at how long I had taken to recognize their proper place in the world. This little morale boost came a perfect time too, as I had just been saddened by news in the Bloodshot catalog that the Neko Case album won't be available until the fall. Those measley seven inches just aren't tiding me over adequately. To the New Yorkers who wrote, I will greatly look forward to meeting some of you at the Kelly Willis show. --Micah _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
