The Cartwrights (was: Re: Upcoming Dallas shows)
Hi all, Well, I caught the Cartwrights last Saturday night and they simply tore up the Gypsy Tea Room. This was actually the second time I've seen the Cartwrights (after the break up). They put on a (reunion) show about a year and a half ago that was nothing to write home about. But this time around, it was a totally different story. Cowboys and Indians had just kicked off their set as I entered the club. It's a shame Eric (singer/songwriter, guitar) Co. don't receive more recognition than they do. They are simply one of the best western swing bands in the nation. Saturday's show was one of the best C I performances I ever seen (and I've seen quite of few of them over the years). Right after their encore, I started feeling sorry for the Cartwrights because the last show I saw (mentioned above) could not, by any means, live up to what Cowboys and Indians had just done. After the break, the Cartwrights came on stage and jumped straight into "Crazy Broken Heart" written and sung by Donny Ray Ford. The sound was terrible and the band struggled to find the beat. Unfortunately, my sorry feelings started to become a reality. Just after three songs, the crowd started to leave. As matter of fact, I was close to leave myself. But I went over to the bar for another beer and the fourth song "Walking On My Grave" (one of my favorites) came on. After a minute or so into the song, the sound problems were almost eliminated and things were coming together. From that song on, nothing could go wrong. The band simply tore up the place with great, tight, honky tonk music straight from their hearts. I dare to claim that Alan Wooley is one of the best guitar player around. He certainly showed off his very best Telecaster skills throughout this show. Although, I personally don't like Mr. Kooda's voice too much, his interpretation of "Little Red Corvette" was killer. It's such a groovy song, and with Kim Herriage's steel guitar, this song was one of my highlights during the show. I'm certainly glad I opted to stay a little bit longer that night. Crossing my fingers and hoping that the band will reunite on a permanent basis. The alt. country world really needs performers like Alan Wooley and Danny Ray Ford. Enuff said. Later... André Kopostynski Dallas, Texas E-mail Home: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone Home (214) 827-1297 -Original Message- From: BARNARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, March 27, 1999 10:11 AM Subject: Re: Upcoming Dallas shows Yeah, Andre, if you go the Cartwrights' show, please give us a report. P2ers wanna know! --junior PS. A nasty work schedule next week permitting, I'm hoping to catch the *Del* show in KC Nuff said g.
Re: The Cartwrights (was: Re: Upcoming Dallas shows)
the Cartwrights' tune on the second Bloodshot sampler was my fave on that record, which is really saying something. I, too, hope they get together and put out a record that's actually obtainable out in middle america. Which raises the question - what ever happened to the Vole Beats, another one of my favorite obscure bands? I tried to score their second record and never succeeded; they must have sold out of what they had. But love that first one -- with it's subtle, but stick-with-you pop ballads. -- Terry Smith
Re: Upcoming Dallas shows
I would definitely say Buckner after having just witnessed him with band at SXSW and having my ass thoroughly kicked again. Besides, Slobberbone in Denton at Dan's is a sweaty, smelly affair replete with obnoxiously loud and slovenly oafish drunks unrelenting in their bombastic demands for Slobberbone songs that will never be played by the band again due to the fact that the band from now on will only play Emo music. And the new name for the band is now "Tickle Me Emo". Also, Slobberbone will be playing with the Damnations in Dallas at the Tea Room in a couple a' weeks anyways. And anyways the singer is an asshole. Rock over London, Rock over Dallas, B -Original Message- From: *Sometime to Return* [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 6:02 PM Subject: Upcoming Dallas shows Is anyone going to be at either of these shows this Saturday? a.) Richard Buckner w/ Sebadoh b.) Slobberbone (in Denton) Which do you all think would be the better one to go to...? I actually got someone to work for me that night. God's been taking care of me when it comes to shows recently... -A/D
Re: Upcoming Dallas shows
Slobberbone is always fun, you can't go wrong on this one if you like their stuff. However, Sebadoh and Buckner are booked to Deep Ellum Live which is notorious for sound problems. God, I hate that venue. I wouldn't risk it. Go to Denton! Anyhow, if you're in Dallas this Saturday and you're broke (as I'm after three great days in Austin and SXSW), Gypsy Tea Room is hosting its first anniversary party with free admission. Cowboys and Indians and THE CARTWRIGHTS (yeah!!!) are performing. Should be a lot of fun. Ed Burleson and James Hand are playing at Sons of Hermann Hall tonight. It was great meeting all of you during SXSW. I had a blast. A big applause to Cherilyn, Bloodshot Records, and No Depression/MoM for their great parties. Sorry I missed the P2 parties at Austin Motel, but I had to pace myself this time around due to a nasty accounting test I had to take last Monday. And while I'm de-lurking for a change, has anybody heard a band called Eleven Hundred Springs? These guys are my new local alt. country faves. Their first album titled "Welcome to ... Eleven Hundred Springs" (label: 13 Recordings) released a couple of weeks ago is very interesting. Although a bunch of the songs are CLEARLY inspired by the masters such as Hank, Merle, George, and Bob (Wills), Mike Hillyer (vocal, guitar and songwriter) has penned some great lyrics, and his voice really works for this kind of stuff. I've seen them live only a couple times, but I was really impressed when they opened for The Derailers two weekends ago at Gypsy Tea Room. 1100 Hundred Springs performs every Wednesday at Muddy Waters (always free admission) on Lower Greenville in Dallas. Later... André Kopostynski Dallas, Texas E-mail Home: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone Home (214) 827-1297 -Original Message- From: *Sometime to Return* [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 6:03 PM Subject: Upcoming Dallas shows Is anyone going to be at either of these shows this Saturday? a.) Richard Buckner w/ Sebadoh b.) Slobberbone (in Denton) Which do you all think would be the better one to go to...? I actually got someone to work for me that night. God's been taking care of me when it comes to shows recently... -A/D
Upcoming Dallas shows
Is anyone going to be at either of these shows this Saturday? a.) Richard Buckner w/ Sebadoh b.) Slobberbone (in Denton) Which do you all think would be the better one to go to...? I actually got someone to work for me that night. God's been taking care of me when it comes to shows recently... -A/D
Re: Upcoming Dallas shows
*Sometime to Return* wrote: Dancer! I didn't meet you in Austin. Damn the luck... Is anyone going to be at either of these shows this Saturday? a.) Richard Buckner w/ Sebadoh b.) Slobberbone (in Denton) Which do you all think would be the better one to go to...? As interesting as the "who's mopier?" contest between Buckner and Barlow would be, g you gotta love seeing Slobberbone on their home turf. Wish I could... b.s.
Re: Upcoming Dallas shows
Tough choice...I'd vote for whichever is less likely to be near you in the future, which for me would be Slobberbone 'cause I'm way up here in NJ where Da Bone hardly ever tours, but Sebadoh's putting on a hell of a show this tour too and down in your neck of the woods I suspect you'll see Slobberbone come by again sooner than Sebadoh. Steve Kirsch [EMAIL PROTECTED] * On Thu, 25 Mar 1999 18:00:03 -0600 (CST) *Sometime to Return* [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is anyone going to be at either of these shows this Saturday? a.) Richard Buckner w/ Sebadoh b.) Slobberbone (in Denton) Which do you all think would be the better one to go to...? ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
