RE: Shania Spam / and gossip
Joonyah: Two observations: first, I noticed a picture of Dale Watson grinnin' it up with a fan in this week's Country Music Weekly, which I looked at whilst waiting in the checkout line at the grocery Didn't realize Dale was on the radar of that august publication g. As it happens, I've bought the last two issues of Country Weekly, and if it were just a little bit cheaper or a little bit better I'd probably subscribe g. Last weeks had stories on Kathy Mattea, Kenny Chesney, Parton/Ronstadt/Harris (am I the only person who's noticed that Trio II is at #4 on Billboard's country album chart with virtually no country airplay?), Marty Stuart, the CRS, Alan Jackson, the Nammies, George Strait (lots of comments on the new album from Tony Brown) and more, reviews of Charlie Daniels, Kelly Willis and Chief Jim Billie, and an upcoming releases list that includes Rosie Flores and Tom Russell as well as more mainstream artists. The issue Junior browsed has a good feature on Bob Wills with lots of great pictures and an appreciation by Merle Haggard, a "They Say" star-quotes column that includes lines from Junior Brown and Ralph Stanley, and reviews of Kenny Chesney, Monte Warden and Rosie Flores. The Fan Page has the aforementioned Dale Watson snap, plus a nice piece on the closing down of Jim Jesse's fan club (due to its president's retirement). Dale, Skaggs, the Riders, Bobby Bare, Merle Haggard, the Nashville Bluegrass Band, Bill Anderson, the Lynn Morris Band and more are included in the tour dates. Like I said, a little less money or a little better writing and I'm there... Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re:Lindley benfit SXSW (was: Shania Spam )
..., who else will be playing at that Saturday night Donald Lindley benefit at the Texas Union Ballroom. You mentioned Jimmy Dale and Kimmie. I do believe I'll be there. Thanks, --junior And is there more than one event, or has the night and venue cxhanged? Mistuh Corder noted the copy below the other day-- for SUNDAY night, opposite the Escovedo event--but besides being worthwhile (helping the family), it would more than arguably the best show going Saturday night, if that's when it is now I also would want to know what you have to do to sign up, if you still can... (I'd otherwise been thinking about some Saturday night "running around town" combo like Alvin Youngblood Hart to Damon Bramlett to Kelly Willis, to the tail end of Robbie Fulks maybe and the Bottle Rockets/Meat Puppets finishBut considering there's that breakfast deal you scoped out Junior, and the afternoon with the No Depression/Miles of Weisses party it's already set to be one long great day..the Texas Union Ballroom, even with possible seats, turned out to be a good way to end it last year! So if it's Saturday, does the line-up below still apply--plus the Church of Kimmie revival...and what do you have to do, Joe or somebody? Barry M. Jerald had said: There is a benefit for Donald Lindley's family Sunday night, March 21 at Stubbs with Lucinda, Joe Ely, Terry Allen, Rosie Flores, Will and Charlie Sexton and more. You will have to pay for this event, no badges or wristbands get you in.
Country Music Weekly (was: Shania Spam)
How ironic that comments on Country Music Weekly should replace a thread titled "Shania Spam" g Anyhow, Jon summarized the surprisingly catholic contents of this perennial of the checkout lines and said: Like I said, a little less money or a little better writing and I'm there... This is true! I also remember the photo of Junior Brown with the zinger: "I don't like to call it "alt-country" cause that sounds like you're *against* something. I'd rather call it "free-range" country." When I don't read it in the checkout line, I read it at my parents', since my retired academic of a father has a subscription. Does this mean it's better than academic journals?? g. -jnyah
Re:Lindley benefits at SXSW? (was: Shania Spam )
Barry, I first learned about the Saturday night Lindley benefit (Texas Union Ballroom) from Joe's post yesterday, so I figure he can give us more info when he logs back on... Joe??? g... Judging from his comment there, I assumed there are 2 Lindley benefits: Saturday night at the Union Ballroom, Sunday afternoon at Stubbs And why not? And yup, my feeling is that a Sat night show of this sort would definitely make it the thing I would want most to see that night. So Joe, fill us in!!! ---junior
RE: Country Music Weekly (was: Shania Spam)
When I don't read it in the checkout line, I read it at my parents', since my retired academic of a father has a subscription. Does this mean it's better than academic journals?? g. I assume that's a rhetorical question, since "yes" is a given. FWIW, Country Music monthly generally has better writing and more thorough coverage than CMW, and it's cheaper, too, which is why I subscribe to it. Of course, you don't get the latest news as quickly that way, but things move slowly around here anyhow. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
RE: Country Music Weekly (was: Shania Spam)
Jon: FWIW, Country Music monthly generally has better writing and more thorough coverage than CMW, and it's cheaper, too, which is why I subscribe to it. Of course, you don't get the latest news as quickly that way, but things move slowly around here anyhow. Yeah, but kinda like that weekly tabloidesque fix And if I subscribed, what would I read in the checkout line?? Grocery store visits would lose one of their few redeeming elements. CMW, for ex., is where I've kept up with cool news like Billie Jean Horton getting mugged, etc. I mean, who else reports Billie Jean news? Who else even *dreams* that their readership would know who Billie Jean is (was?). Gotta love 'em. --junior
Re: Country Music Weekly (was: Shania Spam)
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 10-Mar-99 Country Music Weekly (was: .. by "Ph. Barnard"@eagle.cc.u This is true! I also remember the photo of Junior Brown with the zinger: "I don't like to call it "alt-country" cause that sounds like you're *against* something. I'd rather call it "free-range" country." Cool. My show promo reads: "Fear Whiskey: Free-range radio for open minds." Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 10-Mar-99 Country Music Weekly (was: .. by "Ph. Barnard"@eagle.cc.u When I don't read it in the checkout line, I read it at my parents', since my retired academic of a father has a subscription. Does this mean it's better than academic journals?? g. If I get articles in it, can I add 'em to my c.v.? Carl Z.
Re: Country Music Weekly (was: Shania Spam)
Ph. Barnard wrote: Junior Brown with the zinger: "I don't like to call it "alt-country" cause that sounds like you're *against* something. I'd rather call it "free-range" country." There we go. That's it!.
Re: Shania Spam / and gossip
BARNARD wrote: Joe: Asinine as it may be (and I hate it with great passion), that has been going on for many years now with touring acts. Screwing up would be nearly impossible now with backup systems in place. You'd be suprised and horrified to learn how many arena acts are doing this. Are a majority of arena acts, say, doing this? Just wondering. I don't know how many, I just know that the practice is probably more common than we suspect simply because it has been around for so many years, unless it became passé because it wasn't really an improvement. I do know that things like loops and triggered stuff are in common use. Second, Joe, please let us know, when you can, who else will be playing at that Saturday night Donald Lindley benefit at the Texas Union Ballroom. You mentioned Jimmy Dale and Kimmie. I do believe I'll be there. As of now, the only acts I am aware of are Jimmie Dale, Kimmie, and Hal Ketchum. However, I think there are more and I will know that this week when we rehearse. -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Re: Shania Spam / and gossip
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/9/99 9:47:00 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You'd be suprised and horrified to learn how many arena acts are doing this. AHA!!! Now we know why Kimmie always sounds so good at the Cactus Cafe. G Slim exactly. In fact, our whole three-piece act is a giant loop that I have burned onto a CD hidden in my amp. None of us play a note and all of Kimmie's vocals are lipsynched. this takes away any chance of a nasty little error intruding into the perfection, and saves her voice for talking on the phone. Actually, if I could get Dave Pomeroy to do all of my bass parts and put them into a loop it would be a great improvement to the act. I shall act upon that at once. -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Re: Lindley benfit SXSW (was: Shania Spam )
Barry Mazor wrote: Jerald had said: There is a benefit for Donald Lindley's family Sunday night, March 21 at Stubbs with Lucinda, Joe Ely, Terry Allen, Rosie Flores, Will and Charlie Sexton and more. You will have to pay for this event, no badges or wristbands get you in. I'll hold Gilmore down until I get the correct info from him. He can be pretty damn vague. We rehearse with him tomorrow. -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Re:Lindley benfit SXSW (was: Shania Spam )
There are two benefits as I understand it. I am still catching up with email so someone may have already answered this. Jerald At 03:50 AM 3/10/99 -0500, you wrote: ..., who else will be playing at that Saturday night Donald Lindley benefit at the Texas Union Ballroom. You mentioned Jimmy Dale and Kimmie. I do believe I'll be there. Thanks, --junior And is there more than one event, or has the night and venue cxhanged? Mistuh Corder noted the copy below the other day-- for SUNDAY night Jerald had said: There is a benefit for Donald Lindley's family Sunday night, March 21 at Stubbs with Lucinda, Joe Ely, Terry Allen, Rosie Flores, Will and Charlie Sexton and more. You will have to pay for this event, no badges or wristbands get you in.
Re: Shania Spam / and gossip
yes, I have gotten that Shania crap. Could not figure out who sent it. Get this ya'll. A freind of mine who is setting up a tour for me in Canada this summer just got thru working production at the big rodeo in Houston, where many country acts played, including Shania. He said that most the show was taped (including vocals). How do artists plan to get away with this. Remember what happened to ELO. They sure end up looking like fools if the DAT fails. Oh well... Nancy flat is better than fraud
Re: Shania Spam / and gossip
Nancy Apple writes: How do artists plan to get away with this. Remember what happened to ELO. They sure end up looking like fools if the DAT fails. Unfortunately, when something like this happens once or twice, the public tends to be "innoculated." The Milli Vanilli fiasco wouldn't be such a big deal nowadays if the same thing happened again with, say, the Backstreet Boys or some similar act. Unfortunately, technology makes it easier and easier to cheat. One of my favorite stories along these lines is from an interview with the Boston-area bar band the Fools around 1980 or so. When their first album came out they opened up for part of a tour for Toto, who apparently had a second vocalist backstage who would sing the high notes that their singer could hit in the studio but couldn't do on a regular basis live. The Fools used to piss on the guy's shoes as a joke while he was hitting those high notes, just to try to screw him up. --Jon Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wollaston, Massachusetts
Re: Shania Spam
Moran/Vargo wrote: Has anyone else been mass full-color spammed from "Apple Books" regarding a book written by Shania Twain's "Road Manager"? Yeah. It looked like some kid's coloring book exploded on my computer. TS Thank God! I was beginning to think it was just me that was "blessed" Tom
Re: Shania Spam / and gossip
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: .Get this ya'll. A freind of mine who is setting up a tour for me in Canada this summer just got thru working production at the big rodeo in Houston, where many country acts played, including Shania. He said that most the show was taped (including vocals). Well that explains the reaction Nina had when she had that nasty backslide and saw Twain at the big state U basketball arena. How do artists plan to get away with this.. Spectacle! A little jiggle helps too. Oh well... Nancy flat is better than fraud Although what I heard about the show was it was both flat and fraudulent.
Re: Shania Spam / and gossip
Joe: Asinine as it may be (and I hate it with great passion), that has been going on for many years now with touring acts. Screwing up would be nearly impossible now with backup systems in place. You'd be suprised and horrified to learn how many arena acts are doing this. Are a majority of arena acts, say, doing this? Just wondering. Two observations: first, I noticed a picture of Dale Watson grinnin' it up with a fan in this week's Country Music Weekly, which I looked at whilst waiting in the checkout line at the grocery Didn't realize Dale was on the radar of that august publication g. Second, Joe, please let us know, when you can, who else will be playing at that Saturday night Donald Lindley benefit at the Texas Union Ballroom. You mentioned Jimmy Dale and Kimmie. I do believe I'll be there. Thanks, --junior
Re: Shania Spam / and gossip
In a message dated 3/9/99 9:47:00 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You'd be suprised and horrified to learn how many arena acts are doing this. AHA!!! Now we know why Kimmie always sounds so good at the Cactus Cafe. G Slim
Shania Spam
Hey- Has anyone else been mass full-color spammed from "Apple Books" regarding a book written by Shania Twain's "Road Manager"? I got hit by it for times today. Must be those metal heads in Detroit. Tom Moran The Deliberate Strangers' Old Home Place http://members.tripod.com/~Deliberate_Strangers/index.html
