New York
I'd like to add Martin's Folly to the list of New York bands that play around there fairly often: 4/30/99 - Manitoba's 6/5/99 - Arlene Grocery 6/15/99 - The Mercury Lounge (w/Fred Eaglesmith and Greg Trooper) Don't miss 'em...trust me... Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106 Two monologues don't make a dialogue.
Re: v-roys/bare jr.
Yes. Agreed. Bare Jr. play rock and I like rock. -Original Message- From: Steve Gardner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, April 23, 1999 4:49 PM Subject: re: v-roys/bare jr. Chad said that he was reminded that the V-Roys were the best live band in America. I agree. He also said: Bare Jr. on the other hand made me feel old...even though I am not fairly young compared to the demographics of this list. They were pretty good, but they were SOOO LOUD and repetitive. I am still having a hard time really getting into the album cause so much of it sounds the same. I had the same problem with their live show. Bare Jr. makes me feel young. I absolutely love their album, and their live show (the first time they've played here) lived up to all my expectations. They were rocking hard on the very first song. It's nice to see a band give 1000% even when the gig is 75% empty. A friend of mine noticed how polarizing Bare Jr is, though, specifically with my friends here who often agree on music. Half of my friends LOVE them and half HATE them. I love 'em. Deaar postcarders, the guitarist was wearing pajamas, but they didn't have bunnys on them. Should I hate him? Please advise. :^) See ya. Steve -- == Steve Gardner * Sugar Hill Records Radio Promotion [EMAIL PROTECTED] * www.sugarhillrecords.com WXDU "Topsoil" * A Century of Country Music [EMAIL PROTECTED] * www.topsoil.net ==
Re: Updates
here's the piece Don's talking about: Ruminations on SXSW '99 and the "Alt.Country" phenomenon from an insiders perspective (and no, it's not me) : Well another SXSW has come and gone. And sure I saw a few good bands and hung out with old friends, but overall I am left with a really bad taste in my mouth about the state of roots music. I spent several afternoons and evenings watching some of the worst "music" I have seen in a long time. And most of these shitty bands were playing in the country, roots, americana style. One of the biggest problems with these bands is their obvious lack of musicianship. I'm no musical snob and every player doesn't have to be a virtuoso, but c'mon some of these folks can't play at all. They sound like 7th graders who just picked up their instruments. I'm open minded, in my book you can still be a worthwhile band and not have a solid grasp on your instruments if you do one thing - write great songs. After all the spirit of the music can overcome missed chords and out of tune harmonies. Unfortunately this pack of lame bands failed miserably in the song writing category as well. Suburban hipsters singing about "wacky" white trash topics like trucker's speed and trailer parks just rings hollow with this music fan. These bands don't seem to know the difference between playing a musical style and parodying it. I'm not a country purist or some kind of traditional music elitist. I don't mind a little rock in my country or vice versa, the meshing of musical styles has resulted in some of the greatest music ever. But to me the bastardization of the country form as done by so many of these "alt-country" bands is as offensive as Pat Boone singing Chuck Berry songs. These "alt-country" showcases were packed with scenesters dressed up like they were going to a Hee-Haw theme party. Women in pig-tails and guys in spray painted straw hats that would surely get their asses kicked in an actual honky-tonk. This crowd adores these bands and doesn't seem to care what is being played as long as the band looks right and has a kitchy name. The most disturbing part of the whole SXSW experience was seeing music critics, label folks and radio programmers also eating these bands up like they were the new Merle Haggard. The fact that these industry folks can't seem to differentiate between heart felt, honest country music and dumb, patronizing, nonsense blows my mind. If you were to ask any hard working country musician the difference they would tell you its all about the sincerity of the performer. Any 99% percent of these bands got no heart. The saddest part is the proliferation of these dime a dozen Americana bands is what killing the whole roots music movement. The pie is only so big for musicians, clubs, labels, and the more slices there are the less there is for the folks who really love this music and deserve an opportunity to make a living playing it.
Re: Back in San Fran
They'll be out west soon enoughwe promise. -Original Message- From: Ph. Barnard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 22, 1999 2:29 PM Subject: Re: Back in San Fran Red Meat do Atlanta: And that Atlanta show...fun fun fun! We played with the Ex-Husbands, who I never had heard before. And they absolutely rocked -- a fantastic band! If you live in the Southeast and haven't seen 'em, by all means go! Now! Now if we could just get them to come out west... Oh come on Owen, you're just saying this cause Amy H. bribed you, right? Seriously, though, it's too bad we couldn't catch you guys in the KC area (where we'll get two (count 'em 2) visits by the ExHubs in May). Come on through this area next time you go out... --junior
Re: Artist of the Decade? (My first Beasties rant)
I love "Paul's Boutique" - in fact I might call it one of the more important albums of the last quarter century, but artist of the decade? No way! Since Paul's Boutique, it's really only been select moments of brilliance in my opinion. In fact, I couldn't find a damn thing to like about the latest album, and only a few things on the last few. Paul's Boutique was the last thing they did where I can still put it on and listen from track 1 till the end, and there aren't many of those records that can do that. "Mighty Joe Moon" does that for me. So does every Pavement record and both Sparklehorse albums do it too (even though "vivadixie" is better). I could go on and on and on
Real Audio
Howdy folks - the new tracks by Cheri Knight, Eric Ambel and the Ass Ponys from the Ray Mason Tribute are now up on our site if you want to check them out. Just click here: www.tarhut.com/listen.htm You can check out tracks from all the bands, actually. This is 100% spam. Thanks. Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106 Two monologues don't make a dialogue.
Re: Mandy B
For those of you keeping score at home, in the last 3 emails from Don, Jon W, and Jim C, the word "Nashville" has appeared 10 times in 3 paragraphs.
Re: Artist of the Decade?
Steve Malkmus. I see a thread developing here.
Re: Artist of the Decade?
Here, here, Don! -Original Message- From: Don Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 6:08 PM Subject: Re: Artist of the Decade? On Wed, 21 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What does everybody think of Rolling Stone's typically head up their ass selection of Kurt Cobain as Artist of the Decade? Well, I'd take him over Alejandro Escovedo, that's for sure.g--don
Welfare Music
Pretty decent interview with Martin's Folly on that Welfare Music site. Click here: http://www.welfaremusic.com/Martins_Folly/interview_1_41499.html My only complaint is that Chris Gray (singer/gee-tar) says he likes Sheryl Crow... This only counts as a half-spam, since I am pointing you to a site with other stuff, too... Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106 Two monologues don't make a dialogue.
Sparklehorse in Boston 4/16
Varnaline were pretty great here on Friday night, but Sparklehorse were simply spectacular - I love bands that fuck around with noises, which explains why I think Pavement is one of the best, if not the best, bands of the 1990s. And it's why Sparklehorse, if they had another couple albums out this decade, would be in the same boat as Pavement for me. Varnaline played a really good and enjoyable set, it just wasn't as interesting. And I love interesting shit. As an added bonus, we got Wooden Leg opening the set for 45 minutes too. I wish this band would tour more so you all could see just how damn good they're getting. A real treat to be able to see them pretty much whenever we want to. Certainly one of the best shows of the year around these parts -
Re: Single Most Influential 20th Century Pop Musician
Armstrong and Crosby loom over the first half of the century the way Elvis and JB do the second. Agreed. David Crosby was really something else.
Re: Ex-Husbands tour dates and stuff
Hey - thanks for the heads up there, I hadn't received this date from their agent yet, but I'll ask if this is happening... Hope you're doing great. Jeff -Original Message- From: Ph. Barnard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, April 16, 1999 2:35 PM Subject: Re: Ex-Husbands tour dates and stuff Jeff, if I'm not mistaken, The Ex-Husbands are also playing Saturday 5/22 at The Replay Lounge, Lawrence KS --junior
Ex-Husbands tour dates and stuff
New record soon. Really. 15 songs worth...and currently #17 on the alt.country list at www.mp3.com - we're not afraid of no MP3.. Ex-Husbands: 5/1/99 - Lynaugh's, Lexington, KY 5/2/99 - The Empty Glass, Charleston, WV 5/3/99 - The Mohawk Place, Buffalo, NY 5/5/99 - The Southgate House, Newport, KY 5/7/99 - Mac's Bar, East Lansing, MI 5/8/99 - Schuba's Tavern, Chicago, IL 5/9/99 - Gabe's Oasis, Iowa City, IA 5/11/99 - Lee's Liquor Lounge, MInneapolis, MN 5/12/99 - Saddle Creek, Omaha, NE 5/13/99 - Knickerbocker's, Lincoln, NE (w/Junior Brown) 5/14/99 - Finnegan's, Kansas City, MO 6/12/99 - Twangfest Angry Johnny plays the Rodeo Bar tonight, New Yorkers. Martin's Folly (I'll keep saying it: do NOT miss this band live) 4/23/99 - Sam Adams Brewhouse, Philadelphia, PA 4/30/99 - Manitoba's, New York, NY And King Radio will be on another national tour in late May in June that will go to Seattle and back. Dates are coming soon. Despite Bob Soron's hatred for Ray Mason, our tribute album to him will be out Tuesday. It features the following brand new songs: a pretty ballad by Cheri Knight an acoustic ditty by The Ass Ponys a rocking big hug from Charlie Chesterman a Cars/Cure hybrid song from King Radio an unbelievable solo/blues/country tune from Eric Ambel a rollicking rocking tune from ex-Scud Tom Shea an appearance by NRBQ's Joey Spampinato the marvelous space-pop sound of Claudia Malibu a punk tune from Angry Johnny a super instrumental from Boston's Pete Weiss and Steve Westfield and his fabulous Slow Band. 18 tracks in all. And basically it stands for everything we love: power pop and roots music. For the latest news update on Tar Hut, click here: http://www.tarhut.com/news.htm For the latest baseball scores, click here: http://espn.go.com/mlb/today/sco.html If you need to look up a zip code, click here: http://www.usps.com/ncsc/ For the latest news on the city of Boston, click here: http://www.boston.com And for some real fun, click here: http://rinkworks.com/dialect/ My next email to P2 will feature that dialect site I just mentioned. It will be this very email, translated into jive. Enjoy. Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106 Two monologues don't make a dialogue.
Dialectized: Ex-Husbands tour dates and stuff
Noo reco'd soon, as enny fool kin plainly see. Really. 15 songs wo'th...an' currently #17 on th' alt.country list at www.mp3.com - we is not afraid of no MP3.. Ex-Husbins: 5/1/99 - Henriettaaugh's, Lexin'ton, KY 5/2/99 - Th' Emppy Glass, Charleston, WV 5/3/99 - Th' Mohawk Place, Buffalo, NY 5/5/99 - Th' Southgate House, Noopo't, KY 5/7/99 - Mac's Bar, East Lansin', MI 5/8/99 - Schuba's Tavahn, Chicago, IL 5/9/99 - Gabe's Oasis, Iowa City, IA 5/11/99 - Lee's Likker Lounge, MInneapolis, MN 5/12/99 - Saddle Creek, Omaha, NE \5/13/99 - Knickerbocker's, Lincoln, NE (w/Junio' Brown) 5/14/99 - Finnegan's, Kansas City, MO 6/12/99 - Twangfest Angry Johnny-Boy plays th' Rodeo Bar tonight, Noo Yawkers. Martin's Folly (I'll keep sayin' it: does NOT miss this hyar ban' live) 4/23/99 - Zephaniah Adams Brewhouse, Philade'phia, PA 4/30/99 - Manitoba's, Noo Yawk, NY An' Kin' Radio will be on t'other nashunal tour in late May in June thet will hoof it to Seattle an' back. Shet mah mouth! Dates is a-comin' soon, as enny fool kin plainly see. Despite Billy Bob So'on's hatred fo' Ray Mason, our tribute album t'him will be out Tuesday. It features th' follerin' bran' noo songs: a purdy ballad by Cheri Knight an acoestic ditty by Th' Ass Ponys a rockin' trimenjus hug fum Charlie Chesterman a Cars/Cure hybrid song fum Kin' Radio an unbelievable solo/blues/country tune fum Eric Ambel a rollickin' rockin' tune fum ex-Scud Tom Shea an appeareence by NRBQ's Billy Joey Spampinato th' marvelous space-pop soun' of Claudia Malibu a punk tune fum Angry Johnny-Boy a super instroomntal fum Boston's Pete Weiss an' Steve Westfield an' his fabulous Slow Ban'. 18 tracks in all, ah reckon. An' basically it stan's fo' ev'rythin' we love: power pop an' roots moosic. Fo' th' latess noos update on Tar Hut, click hyar: http://www.tarhut.com/noos.htm Fo' th' latess baseball sco'es, click hyar: http://espn, as enny fool kin plainly e.go.com/mlb/today/sco.html Eff'n yo' need t'look up a zip code, click hyar: http://www.usps.com/ncsc/ Fo' th' latess noos on th' city of Boston, click hyar: http://www.boston.asenny fool kin plainly see.com Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106 Two monologues don't make a dialogue.
Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug
You'd better start selling some Dodger tickets, bucko. Or even better, while you're there, strap on an apron and start shouting "peanuts!!!" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 9:04 PM Subject: Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug Now, Mr. Weiss. Jon knows, and a good number of us know, excatly what Mr. Riedie's hair looks like. It was a Twangfest bonus last time around. When you show up in St. Louis, as we all know you will, of course, you will get to see Riedie's hair too. Comes with the admission. 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. Boo hoo. And to think I was getting pretty fired up about the concept of having my own badge, as CK said he would see to. I would have been the mack daddy... all that... for real... Raise the roof. NW
Re: As the Crow flies
Quit pro Crow. -Original Message- From: john friedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 11:24 AM Subject: As the Crow flies Sheryl Crow actually opened up for Dylan several years ago. Steve Earle also opened for Dylan so if that counts as a stamp of approval, so be it. Frankly, I think her winning the grammy a few years back was a doubled edged sword. It launched her into superstardom, but may have hindered her development as an artist vs. a product. Oh the sweet smell of success, JF ___ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com
Re: weird Muzak experiences
Now that was funny... -Original Message- From: Don Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 1:49 PM Subject: Re: weird Muzak experiences On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Jennifer Sperandeo wrote: Am I the only one in love with this Pinetops record? Aren't you the only one working it?g--don
Re: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime)
Kiss - Do You Love Me? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 1:57 PM Subject: Re: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime) In a message dated 4/15/99 11:15:10 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dan Penn(ington) - Do Right Woman James Bobby Purify "I'm Your Puppet" written by Mr. Penn. Slim
Re: weird Muzak experiences
Not to mention that we actually picked up 'ol Neil in one of those old 1970s golf carts with the big L.A. Dodgers hat on top of it that tey used to bring the pitchers in from the bullpen with. We go the extra fuckin mile. jc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 2:32 PM Subject: Re: weird Muzak experiences In a message dated 4/15/99 1:13:15 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think so. Unless you're looking for some Payola in which case call Tar Hut. Totally. While in Austin, those guys *drove* me to see the Ex-Husbands, bought me dinner and then gave me a ride back to my motel. Talk about perks. Yow. NW
Re: SOTD (was re: Wilco)
No contest? What about Benmont Tench!? -Original Message- From: Dave Purcell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 9:53 AM Subject: SOTD (was re: Wilco) Greg Harness wrote: I hereby nominate Max Johnston as Sideperson of the Decade. No contest: Greg Leisz. Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
Zero Hour
Wait a second - I just read in Billboard that Zero Hour merged with someother company to form an entertainment group called Touchwood Zerohourand bailed out of their distro deal with ADA and went with RED Distribution.It was in most recent Billboard (April 10). Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106 Two monologues don't make a dialogue.
Re: Simon Zimmerman Tour
Tickets are $115 up here in Boston... -Original Message- From: Barry Mazor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, April 09, 1999 11:27 AM Subject: Simon Zimmerman Tour Tickets go on sale here in NYC on Monday...and I'm not at all sure it's worth a Madison Square Garden fuill of who will probably show up for this first-ever line-up to go! Maybe Jones Beach! I assume somebody else but his Bobness is the alleged World's Greatest Living Songwriter to Walk Out On, since he's not on tour now. Barry BOB DYLAN Co-Headlining with Paul Simon 06/06/99 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO BROADMOOR WORLD ARENA 06/07/99 DENVER, CO MCNICHOLS SPORTS ARENA 06/09/99 SALT LAKE CITY, UT DELTA CENTER, ARENA 06/11/99 VANCOUVER GENERAL MOTORS PLACE 06/12/99 PORTLAND, OR ROSE GARDEN ARENA 06/13/99 MC AFEE, NJ GREAT GORGE CONCERT PAVILLION 06/16/99 SACRAMENTO, CA ARCO SPORTS COMPLEX, ARCO ARENA 06/18/99 CONCORD, CA CONCORD PAVILLION 06/19/99 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA SHORELINE AMPHITHEATRE 06/20/99 ANAHEIM, CA ANAHEIM ARENA/ARROWHEAD POND 06/22/99 LOS ANGELES, CA HOLLYWOOD BOWL, STADIUM 06/25/99 SAN DIEGO, CA COORS AMPHITHEATER 06/27/99 PHOENIX, AZ BLOCKBUSTER DESERT SKY PAVILION 07/02/99 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN CANTERBURY PARK 07/03/99 DULUTH, MN BAYSIDE PARK 07/04/99 MILWAUKEE, WI MARCUS AMPHITHEATRE 07/07/99 DETROIT, MI PINE KNOB MUSIC THEATRE 07/09/99 CHICAGO, IL THE NEW WORLD MUSIC THEATRE 07/10/99 ST. LOUIS, MO RIVERPORT AMPHITHEATER 07/14/99 RALEIGH, NC WALNUT CREEK AMPHITHEATRE 07/16/99 WASHINGTON, DC, VANISSAN PAVILLION 07/17/99 CAMDEN, NJ E. CENTER 07/18/99 BURGETTSTOWN, PA COCA COLA STAR LAKE AMPHITHEATRE 07/22/99 BOSTON, MA TWEETER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 07/23/99 BOSTON, MA TWEETER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 07/24/99 HARTFORD, CT THE MEADOWS MUSIC THEATER 07/27/99 NEW YORK, NY MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 07/28/99 HOLMDEL, NJ PNC BANK/GARDEN STATE ARTS CENTER 07/30/99 WANTAGH, NY JONES BEACH THEATRE 07/31/99 WANTAGH, NY JONES BEACH THEATRE Two Dates TBA 6/26 Las Vegas TBA 7/11 TBA
Re: This will get my ass to a large venue: Do they do it in COlu
And Peter Wolf was one of the most influential, crazy DJ's in the country during that early period when WBCN was a real radio station and actually gave a flying flip about music. -Original Message- From: Barry Mazor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, April 09, 1999 11:22 AM Subject: Re: This will get my ass to a large venue: Do they do it in COlu I have friends, including my 30 years-worth best one, who were in Boston in the late sixties to very early seventies and saw and heard the BEFORE the first LP band, when they were called "The J. Geils Quartet" I believe, and I'm told they were even cooler... There used to be a poster at my friend's house of this "Quartet" opening for the 1969-Clarence style Byrds at the Boston Tea Party, I think... It wasn't much after that I was playing those memorable first LPs onn the radio...And I'll admit to likin 'em right up through the Love Stinks/Centerfold period...But yeha, those first blooz records were tops. Barry Lord yes, the original band (the first two albums) was incredible. "First I Look at the Purse," "Milk and Alcohol," etc Before they degenerated into goofiness, they were briefly one of the very best bands around. Yes, Viriginia, there was a time when Peter Wolf had hipster cred g --junior
Re: So what P2er just got a good job?
Yep. She turned down a seven-figure offer from Tar Hut to be our PR director for that gig. Nonetheless, we wish Joyce the best of luck -Original Message- From: Stuart Munro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, April 09, 1999 4:48 PM Subject: Re: So what P2er just got a good job? Chicago Bob Soron says: From today's Boston Globe: - Joyce Linehan, formerly with Sub Pop Records, is the new PR director at the South Shore Music Circus - Congrats, Joyce! The South Shore Music Circus is a pretty decent venue outside Boston that books a pretty eclectic selection of musicians (plus Gallagher, if I remember). Lots of up-and-comers plus folks like Willie, Lyle Lovett once in a while, plus oldies packages and other cool niche stuff. Not to mention someone else that Joyce is a bit familiar with, that being Mike Ireland Holler, who opened there last summer for the Mavericks. It was a great evening. As for "pretty decent," Bob neglects to mention the main attraction of the Circus: its round, 270 degrees-revolving stage. Stuart Munro PS, My congrats as well, Joyce, and get ready for all those phone calls this summer from your Boston-area "friends."
Re: Chesnutt (was RE: Stephen Bruton's new one
Wings! Yeah. Paul McCartney's somethin', isn't he? haha. Did anyone see the VH1 Rock Hall of Fame inductions, when his daughter came up and they fuzzed out her shirt - I guess the shirt said "It's About Fucking Time" referring to the fact that it took them too long to induct her daddy as a solo artist. We're so sorry. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 08, 1999 5:17 PM Subject: Re: Chesnutt (was RE: Stephen Bruton's new one his Wings album, where you'll not only find the song mentioned above, but lots of other hardcore honkytonkers. Hell, Smilin' Jim might even like it.g Doubtful. Everytime I hear his voice, I think of his little chipmunk face and cringe. g Jim, smilin'
Hello! Calling Purcell......
Paging Sarah, er, Dave Purcell. Please email me privately. I have a question. Hello! Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106
Re: Rosie (was Best So Far - 99)
Here's my vote: the Lily's new album. Whooo-hooo! -Original Message- From: Ph. Barnard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 4:57 PM Subject: Rosie (was Best So Far - 99) Since John brings up his best so far, I thought I'd mention I recently got the new Rosie "Dance Hall Dreams" and am a bit disappointed. I really love Rosie and keep hoping she'll release a killer album but it doesn't seem to happen. Damn The material, for the most part, never really takes off, and although the players are great (as always on Rosie's albums) there's not a hell a lot of energy in the performances either. I really want to like it, but... Hmmm. Ah well, guess I'll just have to wait for the Kirchen and Derailers and such... Or maybe I should get that Mandy Barnett g. --junior
Re: Chrissie Hynde in Salon
Oh yeah. And who could forget the time at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Opening Weekend show in 1995 when she refused to go onstage until the Cleveland Stadium took down all ad banners that had any reference to meat in them? I'll never forget seeing her yelling and screaming about it: a vintage rock n roll spoiled cry-like-a-baby stupid silly hissy fit. Pathetic. Just to get up and sing 1 song. I still like the Pretenders though. And I lived in Kent, Ohio for 4 years, right next to Stow. -Original Message- From: Terry A. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 2:47 PM Subject: Re: Chrissie Hynde in Salon And Chrissie's a Cuyahoga Falls gal -- and longtime Cleveland Indians fan -- factors that should be considered in her favor! -- Terry Smith, who grew up in adjacent Stow, Ohio ps go tribe -- World Series 99
Question
Here's slightly strange question for you: Does anyone have the phone numbers for Mojo and Q Magazines? Hey thanks. Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106
Calling Bill Lavery!
First person who emails me Bill Lavery's email address (not on P2, either - email me privately) will get a free pack of gum from Tar Hut. Thanks. Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106
Re: Old 97s -- arena rock?
I couldn't have said it any better. -Original Message- From: John Magee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 05, 1999 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Old 97s -- arena rock? This is a pretty simple thread to deal with: On Dallas PA - Old '97s (pretty boy college pop) On Joe Louis Arena PA - The Nuge, Alice Cooper, etc. (real music to play hockey by) The hard truth: Y'ain't gonna win the Cup with the Old '97s on the PA. Thanks to me for bringing the p2 content back to the most worthy fluff thread I've seen on this list :). John Magee (born in Dallas, raised in Detroit, knows the right hockey team to root for) -Original Message- From: Stuart Munro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 05, 1999 5:04 PM Subject: Re: Old 97s -- arena rock? Chad Hamilton says: Tar Hut Records wrote: That didn't stop Federov's team from slapping the Stars with a 3-0 drubbing today... Which gets them within 20 points. The Red Wings better be prepared for a whipping come playoff time if they can make it to the Conference finals. Careful now, Chad. Those Red Wings made some mighty fine additions at the trade deadline, they still have Scotty Bowman, and as the saying goes, to be the boss, you have to beat the boss. Not even a Deetroit fan, Stuart Munro
Re: attention Twangfest bands
Which reminds me, the Ex-Husbands have a website of their own now, in case you feel like slithering in there to have a look-see, here's the address: www.theexhusbands.com turn on your pc speakers when you do. Hello! -Original Message- From: Dave Purcell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 05, 1999 5:16 PM Subject: attention Twangfest bands If you're playing Twangfest and you want your URL or email listed on the Twangfest website, please let me know what they are offlist at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gracias, Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greater Cinti Roots Music Page: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest Central: http://www.twangfest.com
World Cafe
For those of you who tune into the World Cafe regularly, there's a good one coming up this week: The Willard Grant Conspiracy will split the show with Martin's Folly. Trust me - both bands are worth listening to. Thanks. Out of Philly, it airs on WXPN on Tuesday's - not sure about the other 100 or so stations it airs on. Let me know if you get it in your town. Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut Records PO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144 www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106
Re: Old 97s -- arena rock?
I actually went to the horrible Reunion Arena in Dallas the Sunday after SxSW (Stars vs. Hurricanes) and I heard both the Old 97's 'Time Bomb' and Bare Jr's "You Blew Me Off" on the PA. Too bad about those Dallas hockey fans. They don't realize what a good team they have down there. -Original Message- From: Carl Abraham Zimring [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 4:50 PM Subject: Old 97s -- arena rock? Heard while watching the Red Wings visit the Stars on Fox's weekly NHL game: "Timebomb" over Reunion Arena's PA. Is this a new development? Carl Z.
Re: Old 97s -- arena rock?
oops - that was private to Lance. I suck. -Original Message- From: lance davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 5:48 PM Subject: Re: Old 97s -- arena rock? Heard while watching the Red Wings visit the Stars on Fox's weekly NHL game: "Timebomb" over Reunion Arena's PA. Is this a new development? Carl Z. Actually, as coincidence would have it, in the Russian language "timebomb" loosely translates as Federov, a clever and sopisticated blow to the Wings star. He had to have felt that one the next day. Plus, with Brett Hull's hometown being Belleville (Ontario, however), clearly the Stars management is comprised of feverish alt.country/No Depression/grange-rock backers. Not since the Pittsburgh Pirates discovered they were a family back in '79 has a sports franchise blessed with such music-savvy partisans. Cowtown . . . be proud. Lance . . .
Re: Old 97s -- arena rock?
Actually, as coincidence would have it, in the Russian language "timebomb" loosely translates as Federov, a clever and sopisticated blow to the Wings star. He had to have felt that one the next day. That didn't stop Federov's team from slapping the Stars with a 3-0 drubbing today...
Re: Big Labels Dropping Bands
When it's all said and done, "Mighty Joe Moon" will rest in my top 10 records of the 1990s. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 4:09 PM Subject: Re: Big Labels Dropping Bands USA Today had a story on its Life section cover today, "Big Busines Means Discord for Small Bands," Which reminds me, I heard a tip yesterday that Warner Bros. dropped Grant Lee Buffalo. Breaks my heart. I tihnk Grant Lee Phillips is as talented as they come. Maybe a Rykodisc or someone will pick 'em up. How come I always think of Ryko when pondering indies that might be in a position to benefit from this UniGram nonsense? Anyhoo, Neal Weiss
Re: Scud Mountain Boys info needed
No more Scud Mountain Boys, I'm afraid to say. The closest you'll get is the Pernice Brothers, which contains the same singer, only this time it's more pop oriented instead of...slow. There are two other incarnations with former Scuds involved. One is King Radio, a record we at Tar Hut released last year that is heavy on the power pop, and the other is the Ray Mason Band, who just released a fantastic record called Castanets with Tom Shea and Bruce Tull in the band. If you need any more info, I'd be happy to provide it.
Re: Steve Earle and Del McCoury Band over America
Jason Carter's solo discs were priced at $17. I'd have certainly given them $15 for the record, and fully intended to, but I couldn't find my wallet when it came to the extra $2, which seemed a little gouge-y to me. No offense- so I'm a piker. You have to wonder how much Rounder is charging them for the discs...maybe the only way they can profit off it is to charge that much..
Re: your worst fears realized
I can't believe I said all those things to her and she printed it. Jeez. I thought it was some college student doing a paper... -Original Message- From: Todd Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 5:30 PM Subject: Re: your worst fears realized Everything evil you've ever believed about the record biz is true, according to this, at least. Yeah, so much so you wonder whether the piece is legit TL
Re: Richard Buckner/Sebadoh in Dallas last night
Yeah, this venue is the worse thing Dallas has to offer when it comes to outlets. Besides that silly building with the green neon outline, you mean?
Re: Better Live?
I agree. I think, for example, that Kiss's "Alive 2" is far better than, say, "Lick It Up" Hello everyone. -Original Message- From: Steve Gardner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, March 29, 1999 3:33 PM Subject: Re: Better Live? While I have some sympathy for Steve's POV, I'd like to add that there are fine songs out there that simply sound superior in-studio. I didn't say every live recording is better than every studio recording. Steve Earle's, for instance, is far inferior to everything he's done since. I just think that on average, I like live recordings better. If I'm gonna buy a CD blind, it's gonna be the live one. Another great thing about a live album as a first purchase is that it also serves as kind of a best of. You mentioned Richard Thompson. While he has many great songs, the best "album" I've ever heard form him was a solo acoustic show that was bootlegged. (and no, I can't make copies.g sorry) -- == Steve Gardner * Sugar Hill Records Radio Promotion [EMAIL PROTECTED] * www.sugarhillrecords.com WXDU "Topsoil" * A Century of Country Music [EMAIL PROTECTED] * www.topsoil.net ==
Re: Cigar Store Indians
Go. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 9:25 AM Subject: Cigar Store Indians Has anyone ever seen this band perform? What did you think? thanks, rebecca
Re :Ex-Husbands
Boston people: The Ex-Husbands will be making a rare appearance in town tomorrow night (Friday) at the Kendall Cafe. I think they're playing at 11pm, but come early, because the whole bill is chock fulla good shit. I'll be there giving away free automobiles. Jeff
Re: SXSW Report
I'll second that. For those of us who are complete suckers for Teenage Fanclub (I'm raising my hand high and proud) remember this name: The Ice Cream Hands. Lordy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, March 19, 1999 9:09 AM Subject: SXSW Report We are having fun. Lots of fun. More later. Slim - sleep deprived
Re: Bar Code Sticker Annoyance
For the longest time, I really loved the way that Rounder did it. Does anybody know why they stopped? Probably had something to do with their Mercury deal and switching manufacturers.
Re: new Old 97's/new Wilco
I'm pretty well convinced that Rhett is the best pop lyricist of the past 5 years. Joe Pernice has more songwriting talent. So there.
Re: country radio
"Caribbean Queen" was a swell song. -Original Message- From: Jennifer Sperandeo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, March 05, 1999 1:17 PM Subject: Re: country radio alow me to update: "cripes, it sounds like Billy Ocean!" -- From: Don Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "passenger side" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: country radio Date: Fri, Mar 5, 1999, 12:07 PM On Fri, 5 Mar 1999, Jennifer Sperandeo wrote: half the time I either laugh out loud at the cliches or think, "cripes it sounds like lawrence welk!!". Which is pretty much what folks outside the traditional country music audience were doin' back in the '50s and '60s when listening to country radio, Jenni. The more things change...--don
Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country (LONG and IRRITATED)
Exactly, man. The facts is the facts. Hell, I went right out and I bought a pistol right after I heard "Gun" because I worship Uncle Tupelo. And that's not all - when Anodyne came out I rented a car and drove to the New Madrid fault and slept there for a few days in my flannel t-shirt and blue jeans. I then went out a bought a house with a screen door so, I, too, could have my friends over to sing. We would all have our whiskey bottles with us and bitch about the boss and how we just couldn't rip ourselves from our hometown. Those guys SPOKE to me man. They were real. They knew the struggle of farming, just like I did. -Original Message- From: James Gerard Roll [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, March 05, 1999 1:24 PM Subject: Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country (LONG and IRRITATED) On Fri, 5 Mar 1999, Terry A. Smith wrote: ps I think Jim might have taken my post a little bit wrong, because, I'll admit, it didn't have a great deal to do with Tera's post that was copied in that message. Her post just indirectly sparked those thoughts; I wasn't necessarily challenging her argument. Perhaps. I just find it frustrating that there is a debate as to whether on a concrete level, UT/Son Volt/Wilco can be associated with the origin of the Americana/No Depression/Alternative Country movement. To me it is a no brainer. And it seems highly relevant that both the No Depression Magazine and the Listserves 'Postcard' and the offspring 'Postcard2' are all directly related to UT songs and albums. I AM NOT CONDONING OR JUDGING THE QUALITY OR INTEGRITY OF THESE BANDS, MAGAZINES, OR ASSOCIATIONS, OR ADOPTING THEM FOR MYSELF. JUST ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THEY EXIST FOR MANY (NOT ALL) PEOPLE. I am defintely done with this topic. -Jim
Re: Jim's Big Ego
Yeah, Caliguiri's been up here a couple times, and I must say, one gets real tired of his huge ego after a while.. -Original Message- From: Todd Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, March 04, 1999 2:43 PM Subject: Jim's Big Ego Any of you Beantown folks know anything or have any thoughts about Jim's Big Ego? Stacey?
Re: Dusty Springfield Dies of Cancer
Awful news. One of the best female singer ever. RIP. -Original Message- From: Jeff Sohn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 9:07 AM Subject: Dusty Springfield Dies of Cancer I was real sad to hear this news this morning. I know Dusty's name came up once or twice around here- or maybe that was just me comparing her sultry voice to that of Lucinda's on songs like "Right n Time." Anyway this is from AP. March 3, 1999 Web posted at: 6:47 a.m. EST (1147 GMT) LONDON (AP) -- Singer Dusty Springfield, whose husky, white soul voice fueled such 1960s hits as "Son of a Preacher Man" and "Wishin' and Hopin'," has died after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 59. Springfield died Tuesday night at her home in Henley-on-Thames, about 30 miles (45 kilometers) west of London, said her agent, Paul Fenn. "She was one of the icons of the music industry," Fenn said. "She was one of the most talented female singers of this century." Springfield's first hit was 1964's "I Only Want To Be With You," followed by a string of smashes, including "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" and "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me." In the 1990s, she resurfaced with another hit, teaming up with the Pet Shop Boys for the single "What Have I Done to Deserve This." Springfield's breast cancer was diagnosed in 1994 shortly after she recorded her most recent album, "A Very Fine Love." She underwent extensive chemotherapy until 1995, when she was diagnosed as being clear of the disease. But the cancer returned the following year.
Re: Fatboy Slim eating MMs and Cake riding on a Jet (minimal twang, if any)
I must say, I think that Fatboy Slim song "Praise You" is pretty darn great. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 12:31 AM Subject: Fatboy Slim eating MMs and Cake riding on a Jet (minimal twang, if any) A few weeks back, I actually caught some of 120 Minutes on MTV, and found my self actually intrigued/enthused by the 3 videos I did catch (one, of course, was the new Sparklehorse). The other 2 artists, (I actually wrote their names down to look into) were Fatboy Slim - "Praise You" and Eminem.
Re: Hey New Yorkers!
Yeah, hey New Yorkers! The night after Elena, you should truly check out Martin's Folly, playing at Arlene Grocery on Friday night - their first show since their record, "Man, It's Cold" came out. I know, I know, I'm the label guy, but these guys are truly a fantastic live band. The few people from the list who've checked them out agreed big time. And even better - it's a free show. Everyone's on the guest list. There will also be Wurlitzer piano rock. We promise.
Re: Curry bored in a Hurry in PacNWest
I guess they can't all be Tupelo, eh? -Original Message- From: Jerry Curry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, March 01, 1999 5:31 PM Subject: Re: Curry bored in a Hurry in PacNWest On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, Jennifer Sperandeo wrote: I think some of the most exciting bands Ive heard in a while are coming out of Portland - it feels like North Carolina did a few years ago (and still does for that matter)...maybe he should skip bands advertising themselves as alt.country and just see one of the many promising young bands like - 44 Long, Richmond Fontaine, Pete Krebs the Gossamer Wings, Little Sue, Fernando, Pinehurst Kids, Elliot *frickin* Smith and more... SIGH..I've either seen or own something by each every one of the, with the exception of the Pinehurst Kids. Sorry, no connection with any of them the exception of *frickin*. But again, they are putting forth music that just doesn't jive with my basic tastes. Sue me. I've heard excited murmurs about the Portland scene since I arrived 1.5 yrs. ago. It's a good scene and I do appreciate the number of bands that both pass through and are sprouting locally. I don't think that the scene maps that well to my personal taste, but I certainly don't holkd that against the groups themselves. As per the NC sceneman, starting with Arrogance and running through Let's Active, that NC-jangle pop stuff spoke volumes to me. But, that was a long time ago at this point. Jerry
Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....)
Bon Scott is one of the best rock and roll singers ever. -Original Message- From: Douglas Neal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 4:37 PM Subject: Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammysz) At 01:03 PM 2/26/99 -0500, Tarhut Jeff wrote: ZZ Top's early stuff positively smoked Seger - I'll agree with that... But both were weak and milktoast when compared to AC/DC of the same era (with Bon Scott). But I gotta stick up for a Michigan boy like Seger. D.
Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....)
This is gonna get fun. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, February 26, 1999 12:50 PM Subject: Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammysz) Neil writes: Not even close. Seger made some great great music way back when. GAG! Great compared to what, REO Speedwagon? g When you look in the rock dictionary under "over hyped, bombastic and silly" there's a picture of Seger and nothing else. Next! Jim, smilin'like a rock
Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....)
ZZ Top's early stuff positively smoked Seger - I'll agree with that... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, February 26, 1999 1:02 PM Subject: Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammysz) Tar hutt Jeff writes: Jim, try to seek out some ofhis stuff before he became BOB SEGER and I think you might agree. Bleach. Are you referring to Turn The Page? hee hee. To me Seger was an eary day Michael Bolton. Gimme ZZ Top any day. Jim, smilin'
Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....
You know, I'm not really defending Shania, but did you ever stop to think that maybe she actually wants to be a pop artist or maybe - GASP! - wants to try to be both? Is there any law that prohibits an artist from trying to expand their musical sound? Sure, she's annoying, but it's equally annoying when people around here fault her for "not playing real country." Show me in the music rulebook where it says an artist must always and only play one brand of music and stay devoted to it for a lifetime. How come nobody's faulting the P2 worshipped Wilco for abandoning the country sound? If they were as popular and sold as many records as Twain, you probably would...(perhaps a bad comparison, but you get the point) As far as the outfits - who cares and big deal? I thought the P2'ers were open minded enough to not judge people based on what they wear. If she had worn a cowboy hat and boots, you all probably would have been all over that in a negative way, too. I can't stand her music. But geez, give it a rest.
Re: Bathroom Grafitti Philosophy
You wanna go? - Dave Schultz. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 2:49 PM Subject: Re: Bathroom Grafitti Philosophy Nosequitr writes:WRONG "Jesus saves, and Esposito scores on the rebound." Most garbage goals in the history of hockey. Charlie Simmer Who is this really? Derek Sanderson
Re: Non-fluffy NEA stuff
Got to give it up to the Ex-Husbands, too. Why these guys still labor in semi-obscurity while bands infinitely their inferiors get accolades is beyond me. Yeah! New record soon..
Re: Prissteens? (was re: Hankdogs)
Jerry's right-on when he speaks of the Pristeens as a "more melodic Joan Jett" comparison. The Pristeens are an especially fun band. Nothing groundbreaking, but a great album to put on on a Friday night when you're drinking all those Bud Lights. A true rock band they are. See some of you in Nashville tomorrow! np. Slanted and Enchanted.
re: trade?
Hey everyone, I have a near perfect quality pair of socks that I am looking to trade. In return, I'd hope for an as good quality pair of boxer shorts or maybe some candy. Email me off list and stop turning this place into a barter saloon. It's irritating. Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsP.O. Box 441940, Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ 617.776-5106
lou ford?
Any of you North Carolina folks ever heard Lou Ford? I'm listening to a tape now, and whoo-hoo! It's great.
NEA
If you plan on being in Nashville for NEA, we have a pretty large change to make in the Tar Hut showcase - Bob Egan will be taking the 9pm slot of our showcase - Nadine had to cancel because the Pope's trip to St. Louis interfered with their studio time. So, one last time, here's the final lineup for Robert's on Friday, 2/12: 9pm - Bob Egan 10pm - King Radio 11pm - Martin's Folly mid - Ex-Husbands Come along and thanks for your support. jc
Re: Ryan's example ...
Show me his gift certificate? That's so L.A., Weiss. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, February 01, 1999 12:49 PM Subject: Re: Ryan's example ... Ryan's actually 24 now. I'll always remember it -- he was born on the day Gram Parson's died. Yeah, and alligators can be found in the Manhattan sewer system. Show me his gift certificate. Otherwise I ain't buying. NW
Re: Question about TV bands
Of course - everyone knows why the Beau Brummels called themselves, that, right? Probably an "easy" level trivia question for you folks on P2. By the way, I saw somewhere that John Easdale, formerly of the fabulous Dramarama, has a solo record out? Can anyone tell me about it? I remember discovering Dramarama at the college radio station at Kent State and flipping out when "Vinyl" came out. Anyone know how I can get my grubby little hands on a copy of this solo album? Thanks. jc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 4:28 PM Subject: Re: Question about "TV bands" In a message dated 1/26/99 7:32:35 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also, the Beau Brummels on the Flintstones. Absolutely one of the best Flintstone episodes ever! Ask Matt Benz or Jamie Sovine my Shakespearian interpretation of the famous scene from that episode in which Barney drops the bowling ball in Fred's foot,a nd thus, creates "The Frantic." BTW, they were the Beau Brummelstones, and the show was Shinrock. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
Re: I got a day job too
The best of luck to you! -Original Message- From: Nicholas Petti [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, January 22, 1999 1:47 AM Subject: I got a day job too It looks as though at long last my new restaurant, Mendo Bistro, will get to open. Jumped through all the hoops and inspections yesterday and got to cook a little today. I'll have an open house tomorrow, run through the menu for family and friends Sunday and if things go super smooth- open Monday. If things go how they're likely to go- reassess and open Tuesday. The only drag is there has been a sore throat/flu/bug thing going around that I managed to get. Twang content- none except one of my pantry workers is a young HNC country fan that I've been showing the light. Nicholas
A Tribute to Ray Mason
For those of you who don't know Ray Mason, feel free to skip this. For those
of you do, and you know Ray, and know what kind of guy Ray is, and know his
music with the Ray Mason Band and The Lonesome Brothers, we're happy to
announce that we ("we" being Tar Hut) are proud to announce the release of
the Ray Mason Tribute album, called "It's Heartbreak That Sells." That was a
run-on sentence. It'll be released on April 20 in all record stores.
Here's the track listing:
Eric Ambel - "It's Heartbreak That Sells"
Cheri Knight - "Down in the Night"
The Ass Ponys - "Missyouville"
Angry Johnny - "All I Want is A Little Revenge"
King Radio - "Step Back Melody"
Steve Westfield The Slow Band - "I'm Only Human"
The Incredible Casuals - "Between Blue Okay"
The Bamboo Steamers - "If There's Ever A Way"
Gutterbirds (featruing Jim Armenti) - "Mr. Albert"
Jim Weeks - "From You To Me"
Extravaganza
Hello - quick note about Extravaganza, for those who are interested. We're
("we" being Tar Hut) are pleased to announce the addition of Nadine to our
showcase at Robert's Western Wear on Friday, February 12th.
Nadine is from St.Louis, and the St. Louis people can tell you just how much
ass they kick.
Here's the showcase lineup, for those of you keeping score at home:
9pm - Nadine
10pm - King Radio
11pm - Martin's Folly
12am - The Ex-Husbands
So there you go. I hope to see youI'll be there giving away
free, cuddly, cute little kittens.
Americana guesswork
There's a story developing here regarding the current state of "Americana." (TM)Who's going to write it? (c'mon Mr. Slack - tell it like it is) Caution: the following are assumptions, though I suspect close to the truth: Someone probably wanted Americana to still be Americana - in other words, keeping the current reporting stations intact, which for the majority are not huge and potentially impacting, and someone else probably wanted to slick it up a bit. Maybe start a singles chart. Change the name. Blah blah blah. The circle goes round and round and you can only suspect and theorize who wants what. Bottom line: the stuff ain't selling and not many people are paying attention to it, and maybe Gavin or whoever else involved the Americana mafia are finally beginning to realize it and feel the need for changes to be made before Gavin just gives up on it. I mean, when Dale Watson's only selling appox 10,000 copies, maybe some changes should be made. Who knows. I'm just guessing...I know I wouldn't want that damn job
Re: Americana guesswork
Of course, what we really need is our own Nirvana. After hearing a bit of their new recordings and considering their slight but important impact at mainstream country with "California Angel" I'm thinking maybe The Derailers are the right horse on which to bet. Therein lies the problem. The fucking thing is overhyped already. At least grunge started selling, THEN got overhyped. It's now been 6 years or so (arguably) that this genre/format or whatever gotten any attention and every year we hear the same bullshit - I remember Peter Blackstock saying "this is the one that's going to blow it open" about "Tomorrow the Green Grass." Less than a year later, he admirably put his tail between his legs in the same paper he wrote it and admitted he was wrong. And the year before that and after that it was another record. Every year it's something new that's going to blow it open. I have no idea why I am typing this. Oh well. -Original Message- From: JP Riedie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 19, 1999 4:18 PM Subject: Re: Americana guesswork There's a story developing here regarding the current state of "Americana." (TM)Who's going to write it? (c'mon Mr. Slack - tell it like it is) Caution: the following are assumptions, though I suspect close to the truth: Someone probably wanted Americana to still be Americana - in other words, keeping the current reporting stations intact, which for the majority are not huge and potentially impacting, and someone else probably wanted to slick it up a bit. Maybe start a singles chart. Change the name. Blah blah blah. The circle goes round and round and you can only suspect and theorize who wants what. Bottom line: the stuff ain't selling and not many people are paying attention to it, and maybe Gavin or whoever else involved the Americana mafia are finally beginning to realize it and feel the need for changes to be made before Gavin just gives up on it. I mean, when Dale Watson's only selling appox 10,000 copies, maybe some changes should be made. Who knows. I'm just guessing...I know I wouldn't want that damn job First off, "The Truckin' Sessions" as of last week has sold less than 4000 units since its release in August. So the sales impact of "Americana" radio is even less than most assume. Anyway... I think the name "Americana" sucks. As a word it connotes a wide array of meanings, none of which immediately bring to mind the kind of music that seems to be be taking over a chart that was once dominated by folky singer-songwriter crap. My thinking is that Gavin should take advantage of the widespread disgust and disillusionment with country radio (which truly is the root of all evil - Nashville makes records according to the perceived tastes of programmers) by scrapping the folky reporting stations, renaming the chart "Alternative Country" and positioning the whole thing similarly to the way Alternative Rock was positioned in opposition to AOR ten years ago. How will this help sell records? First, changing the name from the hazy "Americana" to something with the word "country" in it will clearly define the whole raison d'etre of the format as an actual alternative to the dreck on country radio, Though my research is informal and anecdotal (my mom and her friends were the focus group) I believe lots of country fans are sick of country radio. A clearly defined format can be more easily marketed to disaffected country fans. Second, and most importantly, as alternative rock caused AOR to loosen up and start playing U2 and REM then Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, then Rage Against the Machine, I believe even a moderately successful alternative country format will force mainstream programmers to broaden their playlists to include acts such as The Derailers, Dale Watson, and Kelly Willis and maybe even consign Shania and her ilk to some sort of Adult Contemporary Country format.Then we will begin to see sales impact. Of course, what we really need is our own Nirvana. After hearing a bit of their new recordings and considering their slight but important impact at mainstream country with "California Angel" I'm thinking maybe The Derailers are the right horse on which to bet. NP: The Trial of William Jefferson Clinton
Re: The Fifth Beatle
I can't believe that with all the pop culture geeks on this list that no one's gotten the "Clarence, the Fifth Beatle" reference. It's from an Eddie Murphy Saturday Night Live sketch, where they overdubbed his vocals onto Beatles songs and superimposed his face into band photos. Of course! He was the saxphone player, right? I remember it well. I'm a loser.
Re: Used CDs
Who gets those royalties??? The used CD store gets the royalties. Yep -Original Message- From: Thomas Wodock [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 6:46 PM Subject: RE: Used CDs I buy a lot of used CD's to check out about new artists... afraid to shell out the 14-17 bucks on someone I've just read about or the album cover looks like I would like what is on the disc. I would bet half of the CD's I buy that way are promo's. Who gets those royalties??? Thom Wodock
David Cantwell
Anyone have his email address? Cantwell, if you're out there, please contact me. Phone or email is fine. Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsP.O. Box 441940, Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~ 617.776-5106
Re: If Garth was a used rounder
Well, you could say that Skaggs did; it's fairly well-known that the deal with Rounder was concluded after a prospective deal with Sugar Hill fell through - in fact, the latter had made it into print at one point. Don't remind me. :^) I don't know what you mean by "into print" though. I mean a story was published reporting the Skaggs Family Records/Sugar Hill deal as an accomplished fact; I'm pretty sure I remember which publication, but since I'm not positive and don't have the time to leaf through back issues, I'm not going to ID it. Sugar Hill's deal with Ricky Skaggs was done. I remember sitting in a meeting at Rounder's office the day Rounder made the 11th hour snatch of the album from Sugar Hill and we were all sitting there looking at the matchprints and the films of the Skaggs record art with Sugar Hill's logo all over the thing - the art was already done! The only thing they changed was the logos. I specifically remember someone in "upper management" saying, and I quote, "Sugar Hill's not gonna be happy about this." Oh, the stories. I don't know if there was bad blood about it between the two labels, but that's the truth..
