Re: Clip: Twangcast
hey Mike, congrats, keep it up. Kind of reminds me of what FM radio used to be like, way back when... Elena Skye
Re: Clip: Twangcast
In a message dated 99-04-28 17:14:10 EDT, you write: hey Mike, congrats, keep it up. Kind of reminds me of what FM radio used to be like, way back when... Elena Skye No way you are old enough to remember that, are you? If so, all my fantasies out the windowg Mike Hays hey, I have two older brothers, dude! I used to sleep curled up against their door when I was tiny and scared to be in my room alone. I heard a lot of great music. Elena
Re: Updates
In a message dated 99-04-23 17:38:03 EDT, bob writes: Ummm, who are these bands that are getting on the radio and turning newbies off of "altcountry"? I could name some pretty rotten Southern Ohio bluegrass bands That doesn't answer the question, which was about alt country... g Actually, I consider bluegrass alt-country. Still haven't found any satifactory definition to alt country (does the world really need one, I guess), Mark Rubin eludes to one by saying that Don Walsner and I think it was Dale Watson AREN'T altcountry, just pure country western, but to me, I'll say again, it's any "country" that's rejected by the Hot New Country stations, where all the big bucks are, that embraces country sounds like fiddles and pedal steel and banjo's and doesn't sound like 80's lite FM rock. Elena
Re: Updates
In a message dated 99-04-22 17:35:44 EDT, you write: Yates opines: Anyway, it's too bad the person who wrote that essay spent so much time with the cartoon crowd down there -- he/she must've missed James Hand, Justin Trevino, Don Walser, Paul Burch, Dale Watson and all the other hardcore traditionalists types that played this year.--don Mark Rubin writes: Ah, but that's the point. Those artists aren't "alt." anything. They are country and western artists, period. Let's get that established once and for all. well, what the hell is alt country then? The most reasonable definition I've been able to come up with is anything with country roots that Hot New Country stations won't get near, touch, play, mention, support, blah, blah, blah, which would include Walsner, Paul Burch, Dale Wartson, etc. Elena Skye
Re: Updates
In a message dated 99-04-22 17:47:51 EDT, Jon writes: Well, it was part of the premise - that lousy performances/performers are especially destructive to the "roots music movement." Lousy music is a drag, but since when has sucky music stopped talented musicians from making great music? Elena Skye
Re: Updates
In a message dated 99-04-23 14:16:15 EDT, you write: The thread started out from Mr. Anonymous's point that sucky music is hurting "the roots music movement," which would probably g include some of the stuff Greg's listed. Think for a minute about how different kinds of music get exposure. Rock, pop, country - these are mass genres, and anyone with even a mild interest (or even no interest at all) gets exposed to a fair amount of their stuff willy-nilly or with the most minimal kinds of effort, like turning on the radio and dialing around for about 30 seconds; fringier stuff gets corresponding less exposure, meaning that a sucky performance almost certainly forms a higher percentage of a newbie's total exposure to the style. Ummm, who are these bands that are getting on the radio and turning newbies off of "altcountry"? And I'm curious who, besides Hayseed, passes the Mark Rubin authentic-altcountry-with-sincerity test. Elena Skye
Re: No Hits All The Time - WFMU, The Glow At The End Of The Dial
Laura Cantrell, who's show "Radio Thriftshop" on WFMU is totally happening, is very twang friendly and quite a fine twanger herself. Elena Skye
Re: Television
In a message dated 99-04-06 17:15:54 EDT, you write: I never saw 'em, but "See No Evil" and "Marquee Moon" are two of the best rock songs ever made. They should be playing in the lobby at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ...and "In The Arms Of Venus De Milo" Elena Skye
Re: Television Live (and twangless)
In a message dated 99-04-06 17:19:33 EDT, you write: Richard Lloyd is now and forever on my guitar god list no matter who he plays with. Deb he was teaching voice here in Hoboken at The Guitar Bar not long enough. If I had only had the bucks... Elena Skye
Fwd: NYCBLUEGRASS NEWSLETTER for the week of April 5,
I thought this might be interesting to bluegrassers in this area. This guy seems to have his head on pretty straight. There's info on how to subscribe if it tickles your fancy. Elena Skye NYC BLUEGRASS NEWSLETTER for the week of April 5, 1999 THE SLOP-BUCKET by the Editors Two recent events inspired me to take up the issue of jam etiquette in this week's edition of the list. The first occured at 9C a couple of weeks back; two guitar players nearly came to blows when one told the other he was playing too loud. (He was.) The other happened at Jack Dempsey's last Wed. night; a fellow showed up with a thing that looked like a guitar but that plugged into a wall socket, like a vacuum cleaner. Come to think of it, the thing sounded like a vaccuum cleaner too. It was called a "Stratocaster." It occured to me, quite narcissistically, that the publicity juggernaut that is the NYCBLUEGRASS Newsletter might be responsible for bringing in some new faces to the jams who aren't sensitive to their quirky dynamics. And indeed, jamming in public requires finely-tuned social skills and not a little self-awareness, qualities not always in abundance in the world at large. So with that in mind, I consulted a few jam regulars to give some guidance. The first rule is, there are no rules. Jams get their vitality from their organic quality. But there are a few basic guidelines for a bluegrass jam. First: at a bluegrass jam, people usually play bluegrass. It sounds obvious enough; but you'd be surprised how many different defintions of bluegrass there are. You've got your Bill Monroe freaks, your Stanley Bros. maniacs, your Seldom Scene junkies (lord help them), your folkies (zz) and you've got people like Deadheads who think playing Scarlet Begonias on a banjo is bluegrass. Well, it may be. The important thing is just to be aware of how your own personal definition of bluegrass jibes with the definition of the people you're playing with. Some old time backwoods bluegrass tradionalists might think your Scarlet Begonias is the coolest thing they've ever heard. But if they come after you with a pitchfork, don't say you weren't warned. The same approach works for non-traditional instruments. People who show up at a bluegrass jam with a tuba or one of those "Stratocaster" jobs might be the life of the party. But since bluegrass is an acoustic music usually played on the guitar, mandolin, upright bass, dobro, fiddle, and banjo, the tuba player shouldn't get his feelings hurt if somebody at the jam asks him to put a sock in it. As for the actual jamming part of a jam, my dobro playing friend and list member Brian Neligan writes: "It is rare to find an individual who seems cognizant of the Golden Rule of jamming, which Bluegrass Moses got from the Burning Bush long ago. It goes like this: 'If you cannot clearly hear every note that the lead player is playing, YOU ARE PLAYING TOO LOUD.' Consider the overall sound. Would you want to put it on stage? Consider the person next to you who can't hear the lead either, because all he can hear is you. And lastly, consider the person taking the lead, who can't even hear himself and is at this point wondering why he puts himself through this every week." As a reformed loud player, I tend to agree with Brian. I would add noodlers to the loud playing category; noodlers are the people who play leads the whole time, even while others are trying to take a break. The effect is to muddle the sound or perhaps confuse the poor person trying to play on top of the noodles. Loud players and noodlers are a lot like "close talkers," the subject of the famous Seinfeld episode. They just need to be told once to be made self-aware--but who's going to tell them!? Not me. So my advice is, look in the mirror and ask yourself, Am I a loud player? And while you're there, you might as well ask yourself if you're a close talker too. (If you're within 6 inches of the mirror, the answer is yes.) Pretty much everything else you need to know about jam etiquette you can learn from the facial expressions of the jam regulars around you. If you find people raising their eyebrows, rolling their eyes, or pointing at you and making the "gag face" by sticking their fingers down their throats, that may be a sign that you're in violation of some obscure jam rule or other. When in doubt ask somebody. And if people don't let up with the gag faces, you can take solace in the fact that it's a just bluegrass jam in a bar someplace, and who gives a damn anyway? --- General Announcements: -- Check out the bottom of the list for information on local instructors. -- For a fix, bluegrass addicts should check out solidgoldbluegrass.com, a 24-hour bluegrass radio station on the Net. -- Coming soon: an update on the bluegrass festival season. -- If you want to write for or contribute to the list in
Re: Chrissie Hynde in Salon
Chrissie Hynde was an enormous influence on me as a kid, I ADORED THe Pretenders. Honeyman-Scott was such a twangy guitar player! Everytime I saw them live I would cry, to my great embarassment... Elena Skye
Re: Dale Watson Report?
In a message dated 99-04-02 12:26:42 EST, you write: Kate writes: Anyone see Dale in NY? 'Fess up, all reviews appreciated. I didn't see the NY show last night but I will be opening for him tonite and hanging around til the very end so I'll drop a report here tomorrow. Mike Hays http://www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry 24 X 7 Please Visit Then let us know what you think! You should have a great show Mike. I went by the Rodeo last night around 9:30, the place was already packed to the gills. I couldn't even get to the front of the room to try and find my friend. I managed to snag a barstool in the back and clung to it for dear life. Unfortunately when the show started all I could do was watch it on the little tv moniter that they provide for those of us who aren't in the front room. The sound was so bad where I was, really thin and kind of going in and out, that I finnally got discouraged and left. Sounded like those up in the front were having a ball, and I did hear a few moments of Dale doing "You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man." Enjoy! Elena Skye
Re: A couple of things
In a message dated 99-04-01 21:13:23 EST, you write: I'll tell you what, as a matter of personal preference I'll take 5 minutes of Dolly singing gospel standards with Alison Krauss and Suzanne Cox over Trio I and II put together, and you can throw in III, IV, V and VI to boot. wow sounds like quite the show. I remember reading an interview where Dolly said that when she first watched Alison sing live she almsot cried (imagine!). And Suzanne Cox, wow, all those angelic wavery voices. Is that a project in the making? Elena Skye
Re: A couple of things
In a message dated 99-04-02 19:08:21 EST, you write: Apparently it will be rebroadcast twice tomorrow (Saturday): 10p and 1a Eastern. That's on TNN. Killer house band, too, with Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, etc. thanks for the tip, I'll tune in at my parents (I don't have cable *sigh*). Elena Skye
Re: your worst fears realized
whew! I guess I'll stick with my little homespun Vermont Beef Farm label where my biggest gripe is that she didn't do as much radio promotion as I hoped because the calves were being born. Must be a lot of damaged musicians walking around those battle fields. God bless 'em. - Elena Skye
Re: Better Live?
In a message dated 99-03-29 09:35:27 EST, Steve writes: As much as I love Del McCoury and his new band, I don't think he has ever captured the sheer brilliance and energy of their live set on record. I pray for a live album. The band I see each year at Merlefest is way superior to the one I hear on "The Family" or "Cold Hard Facts." Check out Del McCoury with the Dixie pals, Live In Japan. It rocks. - Elena Skye P.S. I also happen to adore "Deeper Shade Of Blue." I think it's a stellar studio album for Del.
Re: Paging someone to page Mr. Lauderdale
hey guys! Thanks for coming out to the star bar. Just wanted to say that Boo is in touch with Jim, we've actally sung a few duets together, and he might be a good person to bug to bug Jim. His email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyway, tryingv to readust to being home, talk to you soon, e
Re: opps!
my last post to dina and doug was meant to be off list. I'm so frazzeled, I'm sure I'll even brush my teeth wrong tonight. I'm signing off right now before I cause even more trouble. Elena Skye
Elena Skye DSB Blood Guts Tour '99 (March)
Hey Guys! Here it is, finnally almost everything in place. Last time out we met quite a few P2-ers and it was great fun. Hope to see you all again, and meet more. This is the Blood Guts tour because much sleep was lost and hair was pulled to put this together. And there were those who said it couldn't be done, HA! Just goes to show, you can't keep a good woman down Elena Skye The Demolition String Band THE BLOOD GUTS TOUR '99 mon 3/15The Bluegrass Inn two sets beginning at 8PM Nashville, TN tues 3/16The Hi-Tone Memphis, TN wed 3/17Tipperary's special St. Patrick's Day gig Dallas, TX fri 3/19 The Old Quarter Galveston, TX sat 3/20 Crooked Pass Ale House College Station, TX sat 3/20 PRIVATE AFTERHOURS PARTY AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL (interested? email me offlist) Austin, TX sun3/21 Rudyard's British Ale House Houston, TX tues 3/23 Kerry Pub Decatur St. New Orleans, LA wed 3/24The Star Community Bar Atlanta, GA thurs 3/25TBA fri 3/26Fat City, Charlotte, NC sat 3/27 Moondance, Richmond, VA In April we will be at 9C (Manhattan, corner Ave C 9th St.)every other Tuesday starting April 6. Showtime 10:30PM 'til whenever...
Re: Radio/media for tour/record promotion?
In a message dated 99-03-10 10:12:41 EST, you write: My band is setting up a very short tour up the Mississippi corridor from Austin to launch the record that we'll be finishing any day now. We'd like to have (gasp!) people at the shows, even though we don't get out of Austin too much, so we're trying to find media outlets that we can barrage with hookers and blow. I'm thinking radio appearances, reviews of the record, in-stores, mentions in "recommended" lists, etc. I'd start out getting my hands on a copy of Musician Magazine's Guide To Touring And Promotion. It's not everything but I have found it to be extremely helpful. Stacey's Hellcountry website also has some good leads, a lot of it is New England based, but not all of it, and it can give you ideas. Good luck! Elena Skye
Re: Hey New Yorkers!
Elena Skye The Demolition String Band will be at 9C, corner of ninth street and Ave C in Manhattan, tommorow night from 10PM on Plenty of guests coming down. We hope to have a real happy homecoming party! Come party with us and say "hey" when you get there! yer pal, Elena Skye
Re: Elena Skye (was Re: Production-- producer as midwife)
In a message dated 99-03-01 00:33:31 EST, Dina write: Well, I was one of them and I hope Elena didn't catch my cold. I liked Elena and her band's music a lot and am looking forward to them playing at the Star Bar in March. Atlantans should plan to come out for that. Hey Dina, there you are...no, I didn't catch your cold and again, thanks for hanging at our show at Dotties, especially considering the cold! See you at The Star Bar! Elena
re: Steve Earle Del, Sessions 54th St.
Did anyone catch that show last night? It was slamming! Steve was taking his time, telling stories and guiding us through his tunes, and the playing was steller. The combination of Steve Earle and Del The Boys is compelling and so amazingly pleasing to this huge Del and Steve fan. What a party. I can't wait to buy the CD. Andit was pretty funny watching David Byrne interview Steve and Del. So many different worlds coming together! And I have to go on the record as saying that Del McCoury has to be one of the nicest, most handsome, most dynamic dudes in Bluegrass! Elena Skye The original message was received at Mon, 1 Mar 1999 09:28:08 -0500 (EST) from root@localhost *** ATTENTION *** An e-mail you sent to an Internet destination could not be delivered. The Internet address is listed in the section labeled: "- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -". The reason your e-mail could not be delivered is listed in the section labeled: "- Transcript of Session Follows -". The line beginning with "" describes the specific reason your e-mail could not be delivered. The next line contains a second error message which is a general translation for other e-mail servers. Please direct further questions regarding this message to the e-mail administrator or Postmaster at that destination. - The following addresses had permanent fatal errors - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Transcript of session follows - ... while talking to mxu2.u.washington.edu.: RCPT To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 550 [EMAIL PROTECTED]... User unknown 550 [EMAIL PROTECTED]... User unknown - Original message follows - Received: from [EMAIL PROTECTED] by imo27.mx.aol.com (IMOv19.3) id dYOVa20322 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 1 Mar 1999 09:28:08 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Return-path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 09:28:08 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: re: Steve Earl Del on Session 54th St. Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 3.0 16-bit for Windows sub 39 Did anyone catch that show last night? It was slamming! Steve was taking his time, telling stories and guiding us through his tunes, and the playing was steller. The combination of Steve Earle and Del The Boys is compelling and so amazingly pleasing to this huge Del and Steve fan. What a party. I can't wait to buy the CD. Andit was pretty funny watching David Byrne interview Steve and Del. So many different worlds coming together! And I have to go on the record as saying that Del McCoury has to be one of the nicest, most handsome, most dynamic dudes in Bluegrass! Elena Skye
re: Capitoal City Barndance
Thanks Mike! And thanks for coming down and hanging with us. It was great fun to get out of Jersey and meet Jill and Wes of Dirtball again (last time was at Twangcore here in NYC), and thanks to them for putting the event together. Thanks to the Ghostrockets for inviting us to be part of this night with them. The Ghostrockets did the best show I've seen in awhile, which is saying a lot since they've been sounding really good these days. Those grooves at the end of their set were PHAT. Honky Tonk Confidential really set the vibe for the night with their rich sound and wonderfully danceable set. And a true gang-of-Honky-tonk with those jackets! Cheers! Elena SKye The original message was received at Mon, 1 Mar 1999 09:22:16 -0500 (EST) from root@localhost *** ATTENTION *** An e-mail you sent to an Internet destination could not be delivered. The Internet address is listed in the section labeled: "- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -". The reason your e-mail could not be delivered is listed in the section labeled: "- Transcript of Session Follows -". The line beginning with "" describes the specific reason your e-mail could not be delivered. The next line contains a second error message which is a general translation for other e-mail servers. Please direct further questions regarding this message to the e-mail administrator or Postmaster at that destination. - The following addresses had permanent fatal errors - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Transcript of session follows - ... while talking to mxu1.u.washington.edu.: RCPT To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 550 [EMAIL PROTECTED]... User unknown 550 [EMAIL PROTECTED]... User unknown - Original message follows - Received: from [EMAIL PROTECTED] by imo24.mx.aol.com (IMOv18.1) id 9NRQa03463 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 1 Mar 1999 09:22:15 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Return-path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 09:22:15 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: re: Capitol City Barndance Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 3.0 16-bit for Windows sub 39 Thanks Mike! And thanks for coming down and hanging with us. It was great fun to get out of Jersey and meet Jill and Wes of Dirtball again (last time was at Twangcore here in NYC), and thanks to them for putting the event together. The Ghostrockets did the best show I've seen in awhile, which is saying a lot since they've been sounding really good these days. Those grooves at the end of their set were PHAT. Honky Tonk Confidential really set the vibe for the night with their rich sound and wonderfully danceable set. And a true gang-of-Honky-tonk with those jackets! Cheers! Elena SKye
Re: Production-- producer as midwife
In a message dated 99-02-26 08:08:58 EST, Terry writes: Anyhow, in my own arbitrary, subjective head, I do prefer to maintain the myth that the artist is the one calling the shots on production. Oh, in a perfect world I suppose... I don't think there's any specific formula for the producer/artist relationship. Every one that I've ever been in has been unique. I've worked with guys for hire, guys working on spec, guys full of enthusiasm. I've done projects with producers I was in awe of, and where I didn't speak myu mind, so I know the feeling of failure, of coming home with something even I dont' want to listen to after so much hope and expectation. Greg Garing turned out to be amazing in the studio, got some great performances out of us, he was the midwife for the great rhythm tracks, was great at helping us find the "just right" tempos and feels. But between him and Boo, my guitarist and co-founder of the band, I found myself really having to struggle to do certain things the way I wanted them done. And I learned that sometimes if someone doesn't get their way, they lose interest. If you want to call the shots you've got to stand your ground, and accept that sometimes you're just not going to be liked. That you've got to trust your instincts and stand by your impulses, and hopefully your producer willl let you work your ideas out, even if they're not sure what you're getting at. That's the hardest thing, insisting on something when eveyrone else has a different idea. But oh boy what joy when you realize your vision and then everyone goes, "o, I see what you mean." "One Dog Town" is by far not a perfect record, but there are some things on it that I'm really proud of, and they are almost inevitably the things that I had to fight tooth and nail for. As for knowing when it's the right time to move on, it's also important to not let someone push you into accepting something your'e not happy with, when what you hear in your head hasn't happened yet on tape. I don't know if this thread was started by someone wanting to know about producers because they're entering into a producer/artist relationship (I've been on the road and forgot to unsubscribe so wow! what a lot to sort through), or if it's just a dreamy kind of speculative quest, but there are a few of my thoughts on the subject. Been enjoying reading all the fun P2 stuff again. Take care, Elena Skye P.S. Met a few P2-ers on the road, and then again last night at The Rodeo Bar. Great fun.
Re: Clips
In a message dated 99-02-10 21:01:44 EST, you write: I am going to post clips once a week from now on and that will be on Sunday PM as late as I can so they can be printed or saved and then read at leisure without taking the 'prime time' list hours (I may switch to Saturday, if that is a less busy time on the list). Just want to say I hope you don't stop posting those clips, I find them so informative and enjoyable and have been meaning to thank you for sometime. Funny, I tend to save them anyway, and when I have a whole bunch I sit down with my coffee and have a good read. Please don't stop! Yer Pal, Elena Skye
Re: Elena Skye's Postcard to Postcard2 (tour info...)
ELENA SKYE the DEMOLITION STRING BAND "Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful." 2/16The Double Door Inn Americana Showcase @ 9:30pm 218 E. Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC (704)376-1446 2/17Dottie's 9:30pm 307 Memorial Dr., Atlanta, Ga (404)523-3444 2/18Local 506 9:30pm 506 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC (919)942-5506 2/19Cowboys 10pm, w/ The Billygoats 265 Front St., Wilmington, NC (910)762-8007 For updated info and added dates call (201)348-4841 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tanks for reading this far...and please look for the debut cd "One Dog Town" on North Hollow Records at Tower Records, on-line at Amazon.com, Miles of Music and CDnow.com. Please ask for it at your fave non-mega indie record store and at your local Tower or Virgin store. It is distributed by Hepcat thru Valley AEC. And we sure appreciate you calling your listener-supported radio station and requestin' a song from "One Dog Town". Now sit.lie down.roll over..speak! NORTH HOLLOW RECORDS * Box 47 North Hollow Rd. * Rochester,VT 05767 * (802)767-4255 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: indieaudio.com
In a message dated 99-02-04 18:11:14 EST, Mike writes: He assured me no one will be asked to give up publishing or songwriter rights. He's an admitted newbie to netcasting, stumbling a little blindly in the dark and looking for advice. Can't blame a guy for not knowing, just a lack of research plus the fact he's in Canada, He who stumbles in the dark should find a nice strong arm, like yours Mike, to cling to for awhile until they find their way, otherwise they may unwittingly ruffle a lot of feathers. I will preen mine back into shape. Elena P.S. And in that case, best of luck with his new endeavor!
Re: Hank Snow's toupee
In a message dated 99-02-04 19:51:11 EST, Joe writes: I wonder if this is true of other fields like politics or big business, etc. I'm sure Hitler could be a charming dinner companion... Elena
Re: NYC content: Irivng Plaza WFMU
Just a quick note to let y'all know Elena Skye The Demolition String Band will be opening for Ricky Skaggs at Irving Plaza tonight. Also featured tonight will be John Herald, one of the original Green Briar Boys, his band will feature some hot, hot local pickers. Skaggs band won't be too shabby either. WARNING: The Demolition String Band are definately the far edgy corner of the bluegrass part of bluegrass, definately no part of nothing in the BIll Monroe view of the world. There's a snare drum and a screaming telecaster and baritone guitar, in case there are any hardcore bluegrasss afficianados out there. I think the most bluegrass you'll find up there is in our burning little hearts, definately not in the structure of our sound. Fore-warned is fore-armed THEN...Saturday afternoon at 1PM The Demolition String Band will appear live on WFMU, 91.1FM, as part of Laura Cantrell's long running Saturday afternoon show, Radio Thrift Shop. BTW, Laura will be featured in a special on City Arts on Channel Thirteen tonight and then again on Sunday. Unfortuantely I don't have an exact time, I'll post that as soon as I find out. It will be a special on radio shows.
Re: Global Media/Elena's ?
In a message dated 99-02-02 20:08:56 EST, you write: GM's asking the musicians to waive their rights to compensation for these broadcasts: "send us your stuff and if you let us air it for free and sign a waiver to that effect, we'll air it for free." Presumably, that waiver is the price they're being asked to pay in order to have access to potential buyers, bookers, etc. - with all the drawbacks that Mike Hays points out. Kind of like showcases at big music festivals, eh? G, that makes me mad when some one as cool as Mike Hays can just come out and tell you it's a measly 750 a year to recognize the contribution of the musicians to a project that revolves around the, uh, MUSICIANS. And these dudes want you to act like you're just a plant in the corner... Elena
Re: Bye, Bye American Pie...
In a message dated 99-02-03 12:57:08 EST, you write: Geff: How many of you know what Waylon's last words to Buddy Holly were? "I hope your plane crashes." Really, I just read the Waylon autobiography (written with Lenny Kaye). Says it took him years to get over that little comment. Ouch. Elena SKye
Re: Global Media
In a message dated 99-02-02 13:38:13 EST, you write: And as long as, according to the website, you're willing to sign away royalties for the webcast. wha' the hI don't get it. Is all internet radio like that, I wonder? Elena
Re: Global Media/Elena's ?
In a message dated 99-02-02 16:08:52 EST, you write: Elena, when I play your songs on TwangCast during a reporting period, you as the songwriter will receive credit for that and a check, maybe a small one but a check nonetheless. Thanks for clearing that up Mike, and thanks for playing my songs. I read your other post explaining the intial outlay of cash to ASCAP and BMI you had to make, again thanks for remembering us struggling, looking-under-the-sofa- cushion-for-busfare muscians. If these guys at Global Media are really serious why don't they just do it as professionally as you are, and fork over the dough to set the thing straight and true for the musicians? Just wish my ancient computer could download the stuff necessary to tune into your station, but that too will come with time. Thanks Mike, Elena
Re: Hellcountry
i just want to publically thank Stacey for helping us pop our touring cheery so comfortably as part of her Hellcountry series at the Kendall. We had a blast. The food was great, the people were great, the one dollar Pabst Blue Ribbon beers were a trip back down highschool memory lane. But seriously, it was real great time and got us off to a great start. Thanks Stacey! Good luck with your move to Nashvilee! Elena Skye
Re: Western duds
In a message dated 99-01-22 17:35:10 EST, you write: 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. I already know about Katy K's in Nashville and while the prices are not bad, the selection there is pretty thin. Mike Or you can do what Buddy of The Ghost Rockets did and make your own. He took a regular suit and had it altered to a kind of bolero cut, bought a grommet (sp?) setter and some rhinestones, some cool appliques and made hisself a faux nudie suit. It actually looks pretty good if you dont' get too close ;-) Elena
Re: I GOT A DAY JOB!
In a message dated 99-01-20 20:40:55 EST, Mike writes: Since you all lent your support when I was recently terminated by an idiot boss, I thought it only far that I share my good news with you. I will be PD and begin doing mornings Feb 1 on WCUL in Culpeper VA and while the format is a bit too HNC for me, it does pay about 30% better and I will have a bit of room to play with the music to bring some of the disaffected country listeners (read 35+) back into the fold. The best part is I get to go head to head with the jerk that fired me and since I built the jerk's station up, I'll take great pleasure in dismantling it 1 listener at a time. Thanks for all your support P2! That's great news Mike, congrats. Good luck, hope you make that bastard squirm. Elena SKye
Re: spelling
In a message dated 99-01-19 21:27:15 EST, you write: At 01:52 PM 1/18/99 EST, Elena wrote: P.S. It has been pointed out to me by some close friends that it is painfully obvious from my posts to this list that my spelling is ATROCIOUS. Sorry y'all, I'll work on it. (Gotta get spellcheck, and stop typing so fast). Gud speling is not a prerequitsit for memborship in this comunity. Thank God Jeff Wall http://www.twangzine.com The Webs least sucky music magazine 727 Alder Circle - Va Beach, Va - 23462 -(757) 467-3764 Eye ten two uhgris holehardedlee whiff Jeph. Rawb Mykleyne thnaks giys, i fel beter nwo Elener
Re: Americana guesswork
In a message dated 99-01-19 23:50:40 EST, Jeff writes: Support your local musician, promote this music every chance you get. The only way this stuff is ever going to grow will be through Grass Roots (Grass Roots? my god, I sound like a fucking communist!) It won't ever be big with the public, But it will always be big with me. I'll always have room on the couch and an extra burger for a road musician. And I have a sheet of plywood and some cinder blocks so you always got a stage in my backyard. May have to take you up on that Jeff, especially now that you've offered, heh, heh, heh... A friend of mine was painting the most dismal picture for me the other day of the financial future of an alt country artist. It seemed pretty realistic, but what are you going to do? Like salmon working it's way upstream, you keep going, going, grateful to be able to have the opprtunity to get out there and share your music with some like minded folks. I'll probably come back from this tour we've got planned deep in some hole somewhere, the financial hole I've come to know so well, but I wouldn't trade this opportunity for anything. And, besides, it sure is a hell of a lot of fun Elena Skye
Re: Del Lords favor to ask
In a message dated 99-01-20 02:15:21 EST, you write: I was digging through some old cassettes earlier today, adn come upon two Del Lords albums, "Based On A True Story" and "Johnny Comes Marching Home." Naturally, as I attempted to play them, they were both beyond even moderate fidelity. Does anyone out there have either/both of these on CD or better cassette that they can dub for me? I'll be glad to pay cost. Thanks. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road nnp (now not playing): Del Lords you could also try to reach him at his club, The Lakeside Lounge, in Manhattan. But isn't he recording a new Bottle Rockets record in Minneapolis right now. H Good luck, Elena Skye Elena
Re: cd reviewing ethics Danger: long and a bit preachy!
In a message dated 99-01-19 17:25:31 EST, you write: But whatever you call it -- a scene-- a "movement" or whatever -- for the most part, the publicity isn't going to be done for us - we have to do some flag-waving ourselves. That's what the punkers and new wavers did back in the late 80s in dc- we rented storefronts and begged clubs to let us play on Mondays -- we plastered the town with flyers and started fanzines. Who else was going to write for the fanzines but the musicians? People read DCenes in the record stores, saw our flyers on lightposts around Dupont Circle and Georgetown, then started hearing our records on WGTB (bless you may you rest in peace) and on WHFS (which has now turned into a slop-90s haha Anyway, the idea is to grow a "scene" the way we grew up those many years ago. And if i have to put on my own barn dances and publish my own little fanzine or ezine or whatever to help it grow, I'll do it. I have to say I agree. We have a little bluegrass fanzine called The Burr here in the NYC area and we all write about each other in it. And it gets a bit of attention for all the people on the bluegrass scene here, and really encouraged a lot of growth in that little fledgling scene. It created a local forum. We write about each other because we're all passionate about the music enough to put together bands, and put on bluegrass festivals (in NYC!!!) and Twang Festivals and bust our butts for the music. It's hard not to become friends with the bands, especially the ones your really like, and, especially in this tiny little market, where almost every CD project is a labor love, it seems like most musicians wear more than one hat. I have muscian friends who work at labels, who work at magazines, record stores, work for publicists. Ethically, if a band was horrid and you said they would incredible because you had a crush on the lead singer, well, that would suck. But journalists have reputations to keep up as well. If you're going to rave about something in print your creditablilty as a critic is on the line. If they're great, you win, if they blow chunks, you lose (although of course then there's the matter of taste). I've written about The Shankman Twins in Bluegrass Unlimited back in the day when I was doing those kinds of things, and they had become sort of friends of mine. I had seen them at WInterhawk, on the kiddie stage, and been blown away and a series of conversations, we hung out a bit, and pretty soon I was doing an article on them. I don't think I did anything wrong. I've written about many friends of mine for the local paper here in Hoboken when I was a regular contributor, but only when I really really loved the band. I never bumped an artist I didn't know in order to give press to a friend of mine, that would be rotten. ANd I never let anyone pressure me into presenting something the way they wanted it presented. It's hard in the small world of grass roots Twang to avoid having your name on the CD of an artist you've supported and become friendly with, or to have avoided having had a beer with this artist or that, but I think the real ethical problem would be not saying something you really want to say in print because you're afraid of what someone "might think." But then again, what do i know? I'm no hot shot journalist, just a lowly musician... Elena Skye
Re: CD reviewing ethics
In a message dated 99-01-19 12:39:32 EST, Will writes: Back in the 70s when she breaking into clubs, Patti Smith used to write great reviews in Rolling Stone. Most reviewers write weak, pandering crap. Obviously this supposed conflict of interest doesnt get in the way of good reviewing. that''s so cool, I didn't know Patti Smith wrote reviews. I think there must be a lot more musican/journalists than I ever imagined. I know Chrissy Hynde wrote for a while, I think for Trouser Press. It's a hard fence to balance on because of course one would rather be playing music than writing about it, but a scrambling musician has to make a buck somehow and why not do it covering something you love... Elena
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. Wish I were going with her. ELena P.S. It has been pointed out to me by some close friends that it is painfully obvious from my posts to this list that my spelling is ATROCIOUS. Sorry y'all, I'll work on it. (Gotta get spellcheck, and stop typing so fast).
Re: Alt.country comin up in NYC-Winter
In a message dated 99-01-16 21:59:51 EST, you write: *sigh* Please add: 2/25 - Ghost Rockets, Elena Skye the Demolition String Band - Rodeo Bar Not to mention : EVERY Monday night - Alphabet City Opry - 9C Buddy Hey Check In With Me Once In Awhile Barry Rockets budrocket OK! Didn't know where you were for awhile there, Senor Rockets..and I sure wouldda listed that date (as per usual) if I'da known about it. Maybe I can even get to it. (Those Monday nights are usually not possible, I'm afraid.) Barry Ummm, well,if we're going to add stuff to this list I would have to say I am doing every other Tuesday at the ultra groovy Lakeside Lounge starting on January 19th (a good time is a definate with the Lakeside, if you get bored you can crawl into the photo booth and get your photos taken...). I hope we see you at one Barry! Elena P.S.I have to say stuff like that for the boys. They work so hard for free beer and tips. P.P.S. And this Thursday, at Baby Jupiters, a LIFEBEAT benefit, fot that wonderful orgainzation that pulls music from the communty to play in hospitals, particularly for aids patients. ELENA SKYE THE DEMOLITION STRING BAND, THE MOONLIGHTERS (a really wonderful Hawaiin band, featuring Henry Bogden on steel gutair, formally of The Alphabet City Opry and, before that, Helmut), and ROB RYAN. Should be a great night, for a good cause. I'll probably post something seperate for it too, since it's such a great chance to do something good and have a twang moment at the same time.
Re: Sara Evans ND review
In a message dated 99-01-14 02:32:50 EST, you write: N.D. review of Sara Evans - No Place That Far (RCA) : " Just a simple question: Why sign artists if you're going to insist they play so far away from their strengths? - Grant Alden (that's the entire review) Just a simple question: Why review an artist if you're not going to tell us anything about the artist. Elena Skye
