Re: Psycho
Psycho's a great tune! First heard it on a tape of an Elvis Costello interview circa 1979 or so ... his version is on the Rykodisc expanded version of Almost Blue! Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 15:36:31 -0400 From: "Ferguson, Dan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Psycho To:passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-To: "P2 (E-mail)" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 9 Apr 1999, [iso-8859-1] Andr=E9 Kopostynski wrote: After several spins of Andre William's "Red Dirt" (Bloodshot), which I really enjoy, I have to find out who wrote "Psycho". My copy is an advance and doesn't list any credits (thanks, Rob.) The only other version I have of this song is by an Australian (I believe) band called The Beasts of Bourbon (an album I got 12-15 years ago). Who wrote this creepy song? Don wrote: If that's THE "Psycho," that would be Leon Payne, It's THAT "Psycho." And Mr. Rhythm kicks this gritty baby off with a truckin' tune to boot! Unfortunately, it ain't an FCC-compliant number, so shoo the kids away. Boudin Dan ___ Robert A. Russell Director, Writing and Communication Center East Tennessee State University Box 70602 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-8438 Fax: (423) 439-8666 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.etsu.edu/wcc *** "Objective evidence and certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with but where on this moonlit and dream-visited planet are they found?" -- William James, 1842-1910, "The Will to Believe"
Re: Corey Harris (was Re: Music Makers Relief Blues Artists
I was fortunate enough to be filling in as the vocalist for Blues Hangover (featuring Deborah Coleman -- she's hot!) at the Carolina Blues Festival in Greensboro last summer, and we followed Corey Harris and his band -- they were awesome! Still, I gotta say that I like hime solo best ... definitely different from the run-of-the-mill blooze! Caribbean rhythms, a unique feel, great playing, great voice ... they are based out of Charlottesville, VA, I believe! Rob Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 09:05:22 -0800 (PST) From: Don Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Corey Harris (was Re: Music Makers Relief Blues Artists To:passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, 30 Mar 1999, William T. Cocke wrote: Now I'm fired up for the Corey Harris CD release show here this Friday. They've been playing cuts off his new album all week on the radio and it sounds like a winner. It sure is. He really branches out on this one, but still remain deeply rooted in the delta blues. Some songs incorporate reggae and mambo rhythms, bits of jazz and funk and gospel, and there's also some primal, hardcore delta stuff like "Sweet Black Angel." If you're lucky he'll be playin' with his band. I saw 'em in New Orleans last month, and I was entranced.--don ___ Robert A. Russell Director, Writing and Communication Center East Tennessee State University Box 70602 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-8438 Fax: (423) 439-8666 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.etsu.edu/wcc *** "Objective evidence and certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with but where on this moonlit and dream-visited planet are they found?" -- William James, 1842-1910, "The Will to Believe"
George Jones info
My father-in-law told me yesterday that he'd heard GJ was now under investigation for DUI -- that two motorists had called in reporting GJ's reckless driving on the day of the accident. Also, he'd read a newspaper story reporting that GJ had checked himself out of the hospital -- without his doctor's approval: he was not officially released yet. So, any *real* news on this beat? I'd like to get to the truth here. Rob ___ Robert A. Russell Director, Writing and Communication Center East Tennessee State University Box 70602 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-8438 Fax: (423) 439-8666 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.etsu.edu/wcc *** "Objective evidence and certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with but where on this moonlit and dream-visited planet are they found?" -- William James, 1842-1910, "The Will to Believe"
Re: V-Roys
I've heard them do a song where the hook is, "You're on the hit list..." It sounds like a cover, but I'm not sure. Anyone know? It is indeed a cover, although not of a well-known writer. 'The Hit List' is by Todd Steed (Scott Carpenter can back me up on this if he's out there), a Knoxville-based songwriter who, in the 80's, led a great band with one of the *worst* names ever: Smokin' Dave and the Premo Dopes! Their self-released CD "huh?" contains other great tunes often covered by Knoxville bands -- the (pre-Vroy) Viceroys did Todd's "You Must Be From Nashville" in just about all their live gigs; when Jeff Bills and I were backing up Scott's solo stuff we did "Keith Richards' Blood" often enough. I think 'hit list' might be on Todd's 'Opposable Thumbs ... are ready for love' record -- a cd he did with the guys who are now the rhythm section for the Nevers (and, previously, doubter's club and judybats, methinks ... again, Scott can tell you more). Yepnext to Jason the Scorchers. I'll agree with Mitch that the BRox are pretty damned good live, but the V-Roys have blown me away the last two times I saw them. Have you seen the Scorchers lately? What's with the bass player with the Winger hair and nipple rings? Yww! Maybe it's just me, but they came across as a parody of their former selves when I saw them early last fall in knoxville (wedged betwixt Robbie Fulks, who rocked, and SCOTS, who I won't comment on, they seemed even more ridiculous). In case anyone was wondering, the V-Roys are *still* the best live band in America. At risk of sounding like an old fart (which, at 29, is not so hard to do), "You shoulda seen 'em back when!" I'm still partial, I hate to admit, to the original Viceroys ... there was just something about the dynamic between Scott Miller and John Paul Keith (now of the Nevers) -- it was electrifying, unpredictable, and raw ... and much more "country" (if I can still use that word around here without starting a brawl) than what they later became. I thought maybe JPK's Nevers would bring the hardcore honkey-tonk RB back, but I've heard that they're just slick, mildly interesting power-pop, without the unique soul that made JPK's presence in the Viceroys, the Dyno-matics, and in his solo performances, so memorable. I am old, I am old ... I shall wear my overalls rolled ! Rob Np "Gimme Keith Richard's Blood" ... I want to get high ... don't want to do all the drugs! ___ Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders -- From: Dave Purcell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: V-Roys Date: Thursday, March 18, 1999 9:01 AM Steve Gardner wrote: Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
Re: Richard Thompson @ Salon
Dave -- Thanks for posting the RT article. As I've probably mentioned before, RT is the only musician who's ever been able to bring me to tears live in concert -- his guitar-playing is gut-wrenching, and his songs even more so. Rob ___ Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders -- From: Dave Purcell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Richard Thompson @ Salon Date: Thursday, March 18, 1999 11:51 AM I haven't seen this mentioned yet -- Richard Thompson is the subject of this week's "Brilliant Careers" series at Salon Magazine. http://www.salonmagazine.com/bc/1999/03/16bc.html Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
Re: V-Roys
I believe the version that Scott took "Muddy Water" from was by the legendary D.C. bluegrass group the Seldom Scene ... don't know who wrote it. Hey, who wrote that song that the V-Roys always cover live about muddy water? It's angry and I love it. I think that the V-Roys are always at their best when Scott Miller taps into his angry side (which is pretty damn often). Scott and the vroys are always picking great covers -- as the Viceroys the used to do Jerry Lee Lewis' "Touching Home," and it was INCREDIBLE, as well as a great encore of "In the Pines." ___ Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders
Faithless ladies in TN (was Re: all things Iggy (and V-Roys)
Are there really that many faithless lying ladies in Tennessee? Carl W. Yes. Of course, there are plenty of faithless men, too. Not that we Tennesseans are a faithless lot, we're just really CONCERNED with the idea of faith (and also guilt, salvation, etc.). I've always thought Scott Miller was at his best when writing songs about faithless women, God, and/or life in south Knoxville. V-roys songs about faithless women (an incomplete list): Lie I Believe Goodnight, Loser Kick Me Around Testify (First Time That You've Done That Again) ... and probably a few others Looking down our song list, we've got: How Much You Lied Just a Fool This Charmed Life She's Left Me For Good (Again) and, of course,there is the Mystery Dates' re-write of Doug Sahm's "Key to My Heart" -- "(Give Back the) Keys to My Car (that you stole from my driveway, you bitch)" Rob Russell the Bystanders http://listen.to/thebystanders
Re: RIP Stanley Kubrick
My favorite Kubrick movie is "The Killing," a film noir from the late 50s, I think (pre-Lolita anyhow). The dialogue was written by Jim Thompson. It's hilarious. The heaviness of the later films would let you forget that Kubrick had a hell of a sense of humor once. H . . . I wonder if Tarantino ever watched this one while trying to get ideas for Reservoir Dogs? : ) "The Killing" is definitely a classic -- of late period film noir and of the entire "heist" genre. Many elements of Tarantino's RD can be traced to Kubrik's heist film, but RD is definitely not the only thief in that regard!!! RIP Stanley! Np Also Sprach Zarathustra ... ___ Robert A. Russell Director, Writing and Communication Center East Tennessee State University Box 70602 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-8438 Fax: (423) 439-8666 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.etsu.edu/wcc *** "Objective evidence and certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with but where on this moonlit and dream-visited planet are they found?" -- William James, 1842-1910, "The Will to Believe"
lack of definition -- is that so wrong?
Since everybody always asks, upon finding out that I have a band, "What kind of music do you play?", I have had to think about genre definitions way too much for my own good. Still, I don't have a good answer. Here are a couple of recent incidents that reveal the inadequacy of prevailing terminology/attitudes: * a girl from the bluegrass program, working with a tutor in our center, asks me about my band; as I start to name off bands she might have heard of that we might have some similarity to, I use the unfortunate term "alt.country." "Like Shania Twain?" she asks. I try to hide my disgust ... but do not succeed! *at a gig last weekend in Bristol (the "birthplace" of country music) a couple of young ladies enter the club's door while we are playing our opening number, one of our "countries" tunes. They watch in amazement for about 30 seconds, shake their heads and leave. Half an hour later, another set of ladies, a few years older, walk through the bar door while we're playing one of our hardest-rocking songs; the watch in amazement for about 30 seconds, shake their heads and leave. Disturbed at this phenomenon, I asked the doorman during the break, "Are we THAT ugly?" He said, "Yes, but that's not why the didn't come in -- the first group hated country, and the second group didn't want to hear any of that 'acid rock.' So that's us -- Acid Country! ___ Robert A. Russell Director, Writing and Communication Center East Tennessee State University Box 70602 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-8438 Fax: (423) 439-8666 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.etsu.edu/wcc *** "Objective evidence and certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with but where on this moonlit and dream-visited planet are they found?" -- William James, 1842-1910, "The Will to Believe"
Re: lack of definition -- is that so wrong?
I wrote: have heard of that we might have some similarity to, I use the unfortunate term "alt.country." "Like Shania Twain?" she asks. I try to hide my disgust ... but do not succeed! Jerry wrote: Well, applying the abbreviation "alt" to mean alternative to the mainstream, I would say indeed.Shania Twain does play "alt. country". Absolutely -- I ain't disagreeing with you. The incident just shows how flimsy the term is, don'tcha think? I mean ... ah, hell, whatever Rob Np. A tape of myself saying, "I will not over-intellectualize my ideas about music, I will not over-intellectualize my ideas about music, I will not over-intellectualize my ideas about music, I will not over-intellectualize my ideas about music, I will not over-intellectualize my ideas about music, I will not over-intellectualize my ideas about music, I will not over-intellectualize my ideas about music," ad infinitum. ___ Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders
Re: Return of the Grevious Angel
I've just been reading Sid Griffin's Gram bio (which is really more of a collection of interviews, etc.) and I've really enjoyed it. It's raw (and a little hard to get into, I'd imagine, if you didn't already have some background on GP ... but who'd buy it if they didn't?), but I particularly like the numerous voices in it: Hillman, Emmylou, Gram's bandmates from the early days, and, of course, the two great interviews with GP himself at different stages of his (all too brief) career. Obviously, he did a lot of livin' in those short years. Anyway, the copy I'm reading is a loner ... I was wondering if anybody knew where it might still be available to buy (it's got to be long out of print, ain't it?)? BTW I've got the Fong-Torres (sp?) bio, too, so I'm not just looking for a GP bio -- I'm looking for another copy of Griffin's book. Thanks. P.S. When Gillian Welch and David Rawlings came to ETSU to do a songwriting workshop my center co-sponsored with the Bluegrass-Country Music program, they apologized for being a little late -- they'd been up half the night recording Hickory Wind for the GP tribute (with Emmylou producing -- that slave-driver ;- ___ Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Return of the Grevious Angel Date: Tuesday, February 23, 1999 8:31 PM In a message dated 2/23/99 4:56:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Conmemorativo: A Tribute to Gram Parsons" (Rhino R2 71269) It sucked. Different strokes, I guess...I loved it, particularly Pet Clarke's Crazy Horse-ish take on one of the Hot Burritos (I forget which one)... Different strokes indeed. I thought it was great. John Keane, Peter Buck, Kevn Kinney, and Michelle Malone doing "Cody, Cody" really grabs me and Peter Holsapple and Susan Cowsill with the Walkin' Tacos doing "A Song for You" and Joey Burns and Vic Williams "Return of the Grievous Angel" -- this CD rarely gets far from my player. Deb
Re: Cope Brothers (Was: Re: Knoxville Girl/Norris Dam)
I missed the original inquiry, but since I have the record in question, I can verify it's existence. It's on the King label, but I don't have the specifics. I have another King 78 by the Cope Brothers with "Hills of Roane County" and "My Main Trial Is yet To Come." I don't know anything about them beyond that they were a brother act that sang old-time trios and duets backed by guitar, mandolin, and electric guitar in a style somewhat similar to Charlie Monroe's Kentucky Pardners. I'll see what I can dig up. Jim -- I'd be interested in getting ahold of a tape copy of the 78 -- maybe we can work something out. (I am the original "inquiring mind" re: the Cope Bros.) Rob Cool. Thanks, Jim. Is there, by chance, a CD re-issue of the Cope Brothers out there floating around somewhere? I have references to them using Knoxville's WROL as a home base for broadcasting in the early 1950s (along with the Osborne Brothers, Brewster Brothers, Flatt and Scruggs, and others), but really haven't been able to dig up much about the Copes. ___ Robert A. Russell Director, Writing and Communication Center East Tennessee State University Box 70602 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-8438 Fax: (423) 439-8666 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.etsu.edu/wcc *** "Objective evidence and certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with but where on this moonlit and dream-visited planet are they found?" -- William James, 1842-1910, "The Will to Believe"
Re: Playlist: Fringe 2/13/99 featuring LONE JUSTICE
It is my pleasure to announce that, beginning next Saturday, the Fringe is expanding to a three-hour format. Yikes -- imagine 3 hours of the Bystanders in a camper? I don't know if I want to be around them guys in that small of a space for that long! Congrats, Shane! Rob ___ Robert A. Russell Director, Writing and Communication Center East Tennessee State University Box 70602 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-8438 Fax: (423) 439-8666 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.etsu.edu/wcc *** "Objective evidence and certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with but where on this moonlit and dream-visited planet are they found?" -- William James, 1842-1910, "The Will to Believe"
Bystanders' CDNow $10.00 Discount!
Finally, something good coming from my mailbox to yours (and not just stupid promo stuff). To get the $10 off from CD Now, all you have to do is go through the Bystanders website (http://listen.to/thebystanders), click on the CD Now ad at the top of the page, search, and place your order. It's good until February 23rd. Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Cosmic Credit $10.00 Discount! Date: Thursday, February 11, 1999 3:41 PM SPECIAL COSMIC OFFER! Now until February 23rd, your visitors will get $10.00 OFF their purchases through your links to CDnow! Here are the details of the offer: -Visitors through your link(s) must spend $19.99 or more at CDnow (applicable taxes, shipping and handling not included) in order to get $10.00 off. -This discount will automatically appear in their account when they come to CDnow using your Cosmic Credit URLs. -Limit one per customer. -This offer is not combinable with any other promotions or discounts. Just in case you haven't already included the Cosmic Credit Weekly Sales Banner on your site, use the HTML below. We update this banner every week so you will be able to provide up-to-date CDnow information to your visitors without ever having to modify the code. Your Cosmic URL is in the HTML so you will always earn credit for any sales that are made. Be sure not to alter the HTML code or else the automatic updating feature will not work correctly. A HREF="http://www.cdnow.com/from=sr-901771"IMG SRC="http://gs.cdnow.com/MN/ cdnow.buyweb_credit/upgrade/graphics/xswfb_468x60.gif" WIDTH="468" HEIGHT="60" BORDER="0" ALT="CDnow"/A Don't forget to check your CDnow Update (email) for promotions and contests for your visitors. And remember, you can view ALL Cosmic Credit promotions in the Members Section at any time by logging into http://cdnow.com/ members. Note: Please do not email this offer or post this offer in newsgroups; communication of this promotion is strictly limited to your site. Any other communication of this promotion must be approved by CDnow. Thanks, Brett Bair Cosmic Credit Manager P.S. If you believe I've mailed you by mistake, or you're not interested in receiving future emails from Cosmic Credit, send this message back to us with "PRIVATE" in the subject line.
The Bystanders: February-March Dates
The Bystanders will coalesce the vapor of human experience into a meaningful whole at the following establishments: The Down Home, Johnson City TN Bystanders/Brother Boys Songwriting Extravaganza February 11 7th Street Cafe, Bristol TN The Bystanders: All-Covered Up Show (new songs and covers, only) February 26 The Down Home, Johnson City TN The Bystanders March 4 Tomato Head, Knoxville TN Bystanders' Back Porch Jam March 13 Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders
Clip: House of Rep Acknowledges Bristol TN/VA Birthplace of Country Music
My home region getting some "props" here from the House of Representatives (frankly, you'd think they'd have more "important" things to do ... but I appreciate it nonetheless). Check out the last line, especially. Rob Clip: Recognizing the contributions of the cities of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, and their people to the origins and development of Country Music, and for other purposes. (Introduced in the House) HCON 214 IH 105th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 214 Recognizing the contributions of the cities of Bristol , Tennessee, and Bristol , Virginia, and their people to the origins and development of Country Music, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 1998 Mr. JENKINS (for himself and Mr. BOUCHER) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the contributions of the cities of Bristol , Tennessee, and Bristol , Virginia, and their people to the origins and development of Country Music, and for other purposes. Whereas the cities of Bristol , Tennessee, and Bristol , Virginia, have long been a gathering place for musicians from the nearby mountainous countryside; Whereas phonographic recordings made in Bristol in August of 1927 launched the careers of the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers, who are recognized as the first commercially successful modern Country Music artists; Whereas these recordings have been called the `Big Bang of Country Music' by the Country Music Foundation in its publication `Country, the Music and the Musicians'; Whereas Jimmie Rodgers has been named the Father of Country Music and was the first artist to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame; Whereas the original members of the Carter Family have been recognized as Country Music's First Family in part because their works have had an unparalleled influence on succeeding generations of Country Music artists; Whereas `The Roots of Country Music', a three-part television series which aired nationally on the Turner Broadcasting System in June of 1996, recognized the significant contribution of the cities of Bristol to the development and commercial acceptance of Country Music; Whereas in 1984 the Tennessee Senate recognized Bristol as the `Birthplace of Country Music'; and Whereas in 1995, the Virginia General Assembly recognized Bristol as the `Birthplace of Country Music': Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) recognizes the critical contributions of the cities of Bristol , Tennessee, and Bristol , Virginia, and their residents to the origins and development of Country Music; (2) congratulates the cities of Bristol , Tennessee, and Bristol , Virginia, for launching with the Bristol recordings of 1927 the careers of the Nation's first widely known Country Music artists; and (3) acknowledges and commends the cities of Bristol , Tennessee, and Bristol , Virginia, as the birthplace of Country Music, a style of music which has enjoyed broad commercial success in the United States and throughout much of the world. Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders
Re: Hooray for Dollywood
As hokey as it might sound to those of you not from around these parts (and it sounds pretty hokey to those of us in these parts) the theater at Dollywood is really a great live venue. Every show I've seen there has featured great sound and energy in a large theater that still somehow seems intimate. I was able to catch Roger Miller there just about 6 mos. before he passed away, and I also saw Hal Ketchum and Vince Gill in years past! Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders
favorite used CD's?
This is what happens when you've been on the road injesting caffeine just
to stay awake ... you get home and can't go to sleep. So, you check your
e-mail and attempt to start threads (most likely in vain). Here goes:
Driving back from our gig in Knoxville tonight, me and my sick bandmate
shared some stories about great CD's/albums we bought used, prompted by the
used CD's we picked up tonight and listened to on the 2hr. drive: Mike
Henderson's "Edge of Night," The Brother Boys' "Plow," and Bare Jr.'s
"Boo-tay" (which I bought last week but hadn't really listened much to
yet). We wondered who had given up on these treasures so that we could
pick 'em up for $6-$8 a pop?
3 of my favorite used pick-ups:
1. Springsteen's "Born to Run" (vinyl): bought it used at Raven Records in
Knoxville back in '84 -- listened to it constantly/pracitcally daily until
'89 or so (and college).
2. Webb Wilder's "It Came From Nashville" (CD): having lost or loaned out
my original vinyl of this record mucho years ago, I came across a copy of
the CD re-issue at Backdoor Records here in J.C. about two years ago. Gawd,
I do love it so -- great rockabilly vocals and licks, early songs by Steve
Earle ("Devil's Right Hand") and Kevin Welch ("Poolside"), and, as always,
the great combo of R.S. Fields rock songwriting with Webb's estimable vocal
charisma!
3. The Fugs' "Golden Filth" (cassette): file this under currently missing
in action (I've obviously loaned it to someone ... lord knows who), but I
got this at the same place (but 3 years later) than I picked up Bruuuce,
and it distorted my mind in so many ways that I became, as a result, an
English major AND a songwriter! So, mom and dad, blame Ed Sanders.
Later,
Rob
Np. "Pet Sounds" on headphones ... makes me sleepy.
Rob Russell
Johnson City, TN
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://listen.to/thebystanders
Ryan's example ...
Inspired by Ryan, I've decided to compose/perform only on zither for the next Bystanders' CD. My goal is 50 songs. Of course, I believe he can perform/write on anything he damn well pleases. Look what shifting instruments has done for the writing of people like Paul Simon (guitar to piano), John Lennon (guitar to piano), and Gillian Welch (guitar to banjo), to name but a few. Whatever the results, I'll probably request it on the local americana station and/or hang out at the listening post to hear it before I pass final judgement. Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders
The Fringe (featuring THE BYSTANDERS!)
The sirens have faded into the distance. Now, is the time to write the review of the live in-studio performance of The Bystanders on the Fringe this weekend. Thanks, Shane, for your oh-so-too-kind words. We had a blast. And I'm glad "both of your listeners" enjoyed it, too. It's good to know that something more was accomplished than just causing a crime wave in Anderson Co. and getting Brandon banned from all Dunkin' Donuts in the Knoxville metro area. A note to all musician types headed Knoxville way: while the Krispy Kreme drive thru is open 24 hours, don't think that you can just waltz into DD's with a fresh KK's glazed hanging out of your kisser and order a cup of joe -- a curse on both their houses! (Note to other future guests: I do *not* exaggerate the size of our studios. 16-foot camper with the DJ booth crammed into the closet and the DJ standing in the bathroom door to broadcast.) I want to say that anyone who gets the chance to see the Bystanders perform or have them as guests on their show, should simply do so. The band showcased some excellent songwriting, along with a bright alt.country sound heavily flavored at times by the Costello/Parker school of British pop. I've got a warm and fuzzy feeling ... who's it for? But seriously, the WDVX camper was an experience -- not just that, but a good experience. I have been in many radio stations in my day, but never have I been in a camper so full of joy as I was on Saturday night. And the tape sounds good, to hear our mando player tell it (don't worry, you'll be getting a copy Shane -- as long as I get a copy of you-know-what). I want to encourage any of y'all who are thinking about playing Knoxville to beg, borrow, or payola your way onto Shane's show. Unlike most broadcast hosts I've dealt with, he not only enjoys and is knowledgable about the music, he has the good sense to encourage musicians to have a good time rather than tense up in front of the live mic -- you don't get much looser than we were Sat. night. I *will* be counted among the audience members when the Bystanders perform at the Long Branch Saloon this Friday (with the Town Criers, whom they are very much fond of). And we're holding you to that. And so are the Town Criers, of whom we are quite fond. (and their demo tape sounds mighty doggone good, too). BTW: this is the inaugural show for my baritone gee-tar ... I'm sure folks at the LB (and up to 7 miles away ... you've only heard us acoustically -- just you wait!) will enjoy! Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders -- From: Shane S. Rhyne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Playlist: The Fringe 1/23/99 featuring THE BYSTANDERS! Date: Monday, January 25, 1999 7:43 PM
Re: free web pages for bands...
Mike Hays writes: A search on the top 5 search engines turns up no references to the bystanders. That's 'cause we only want "cool" people to visit our website. Not just any Internet rabble! But seriously, it seems to get harder and harder these days to get search engines to pick you up. The de-democratizing of the 'net continues. Hell, I'll bet you can still get Mystery Dates and The Rent Boys (my previous bands) on the top 5 search engines (I haven't tried), since they were submitted years ago when $$$ wasn't an (or as much of) an issue to them "engineers." So please, kind P2 web masters, link us to your sites -- we'll link to you,too, we swear! Rob Np: The unreleased Radney Foster album ... in my head, at least (got to hear two great cuts from it on Shane's show last night -- some enterprising indie should pick that stuff up!). Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders
Re: free web pages for bands...
I would also like to recommend the "surf.to" site for band with websites but unable to afford a "personalized" domain name. It's worked pretty well for us -- our website is actually hosted by geocities (which is free, of course) but we've used "listen.to" as our re-direct so that we can have our name in the url. It's much cooler (and easier) to promote that way, until we can afford our own domain. Check it out at http://listen.to/ or http://surf.to our website is at http://listen.to/thebystanders Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders -- From: Hellcountry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: free web pages for bands... Date: Friday, January 22, 1999 7:13 PM Hey all you struggling band types without HTML skill, here's a little heads up. There is a website at http://www.fyou.com and the guy who coordinates it is Gabe [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Basically he's interested in putting up pages free of charge for independent bands, with audio clips...and for some bands, having something on the web for free can be a very good thing. Just thought some folks might like to know, and Gabe encouraged me to spread the word. Now I haveg. Stacey
Official Band of Y2K/East TN Dates
Yes, we're claiming the title (and titular role ...) of "The Official Band of Y2k" -- call it hubris, call us bandwagon jumpers ... we care not! East TN P2ers BEWARE: The Bystanders -- January 1999 dates: 1/21 -- The Down Home (http://www.downhome.com), Johnson City TN 1/23 -- WDVX-FM (on "the fringe" w/ host Shane Rhyne) 1/29 -- Longbranch Saloon, Knoxville TN Check us out at http://listen.to/thebystanders ___ Robert A. Russell Director, Writing and Communication Center East Tennessee State University Box 70602 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-8438 Fax: (423) 439-8666 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.etsu.edu/wcc *** "Objective evidence and certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with but where on this moonlit and dream-visited planet are they found?" -- William James, 1842-1910, "The Will to Believe"
