Re: v-roys/bare jr.
When Bare Jr. opened up for Black Crowes my first half-thought was that Billy Corgan had grown a lot of fuzzy hair and gained some weight... Combine that with the loud, repetetive sound and whaddya get? Smashing Bumpkins.
V-Roys
Was just listening to "All About Town" the other day and one song (Arianne, maybe) really sounded like it could have been off of "Abbey Road." Not sure who to be impressed with - the producers or the band, but it led me to believe that they should be *alot* more popular than they are. That's all I had to say. -John ___ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com
Re: V-Roys
" Not sure who to be impressed with - the producers or the band, but it led me to believe that they should be *alot* more popular than they are. You are correct the V-Roys should be more popular than they are. I think the credit belongs to the band. I liked their first record better than the second. I think the second one is more "produced" than the first. The first album has more of a live feel to it. They are great. They do great songs. ___ Get your free, private email at http://mail.excite.com/
RE: V-Roys
I think the credit belongs to the band. I liked their first record better than the second. I think the second one is more "produced" than the first. The first album has more of a live feel to it. That's what those slicksters of the Nashville machine will do to you. Jon Weisberger, Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger
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Jon Weisberger observed: I think the credit belongs to the band. I liked their first record better than the second. I think the second one is more "produced" than the first. The first album has more of a live feel to it. That's what those slicksters of the Nashville machine will do to you. Heh. Yeah, I hear one of those slicksters has stooped to playing bluegrass these days. What's that stuff got to do with the V-Roys? b.s.
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That's what those slicksters of the Nashville machine will do to you. Heh. Yeah, I hear one of those slicksters has stooped to playing bluegrass these days. What's that stuff got to do with the V-Roys? that's what i was going to say - aren't both albums produced by the "twangtrust?" although certain songs on the album are more produced than "just add ice" if it smacks of 'abbey road," as i suggested that's not a bad thing. while we're on the subject, saw a spoof of one of those vh-1 behind the scenes things on snl. it was the capt. and tenille's response to sgt. pepper. that's where there whole gig came from. you know sgt./captain and their album was in response to sgt. pepper - it was pretty funny. -John ___ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com
RE: V-Roys
On Tue, 27 Apr 1999 13:41:23 -0400, Jon Weisberger wrote: That's what those slicksters of the Nashville machine will do to you. I wouldn't say Steve Earle and Ray Kennedy are part of the Nashville machine. I have heard Earle has a picture of Reba on his toilet. Both of the records are great I just liked the live, raw sound the first one had better. I have never seen the band live. I have heard them off of some tapes. They are GREAT. ___ Get your free, private email at http://mail.excite.com/
bare jr./V-Roys
I went to the Chapel Hill show, too. Just wanted to clear up a couple things..."Motion Pictures" was a neil young song. Their song was actually spelled "Goddamn the Son," which changes things altogether for me, anyway. But this was hardly one of the better V-roys shows I've been to. Scott told me at the beginning that he really didn't want to be there, and he had a pretty pissed off look all night...but maybe it's just because of the shape of his face. And Bare Jr. was a circus. I like their cd more and more every listen, but damn that guy was like watching a beer-bellied Carrot Top impersonating Bobcat Goldthwait, and then jumping around and tangling himself up in the guitar cord. They rocked though, but I couldn't look at them for very long or else have odd mushroom dreams for a week. Todd WAkefield ___ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com
v-roys / bare jr.
I guess it's about time for the monthly reminder that the V-Roys are still the best live band in America. I saw the open (?!?!) up for Bare Jr. last night in Chapel Hill and they put on one of the best shows of theirs I have seen. They opened the set with the new-ish "Motion Pictures" and went straight into "Cry." Very good. A highlight was a new song called "God Damn the Sun." "Sorry Sue" gets better and better everytime I see it. And, the biggest highlight for me was "Virginia Way-Wind Down." They are getting tighter and tighter and, as always, seem to be having a great time. They said afterwards that they are really looking forward to the week of dates opening for Cheap Trick...like a childhood dream come true. 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. Chad ** Chad Cosper Dept. of English Univ. of North Carolina at Greensboro 336-275-8576 http://www.uncg.edu/~cscosper
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: 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 ==
V-ROYS on the road
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Fw: NPR V-Roys performance chat
Howdy, Scott Carpenter sent this to me, but I don't think he sent a copy to P2. So, here ya go... -- Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 03:34 PM Subject: NPR V-Roys performance chat Catch the V-roys for a 17 minute performance and chat on Weekend Edition Sunday with Liane Hansen, Sunday March 28th! OK, here's the thing for Tennessee Public Radio listeners. WUOT in Knoxville does not carry the Sunday Morning Edition but WNCW out of Spindale NC does at 86.7 FM. So, in Knoxville tune in to WNCW Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. That puts the V-Roys on at about 8:40 a.m. WPLN-FM 90.3 Nashville Public Radio airs our show from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. The Memphis station - WKNO - also carries the show from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Sorry I don't have times for places out of Tennessee and Western NC but hopefully you can run that down in your area. Seeya, Scotch -- I miss hearing y'all's debates and useful information. Heck, I miss Matt Cook... I'll be back onlist soon (and then I'll be tired of y'all...). Take care, Shane
V-Roys Weekend Edition Sunday
The V-Roys will be on Weekend Edition this Sunday March 28th. * Warning Chicago contingency...I'll be in for the Steve Earle/Del McCoury show and instore this week.--t2 grassroots media 1815 Division St. Ste. 202 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 340-9596
V-roys gossip
Douglas Neal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, and one request we have to any one out there who might see the V-Roys live: Please tell them that Michigan is not such a bad place! Apparently they had a disasterous show in Detroit a week ago that culminated in a fight between Scott Miller and some local idiots in the crowd. The V-Roys are, in our humble opinion, one of the very best live bands you will find. Hiya, I talked to Mr. Scott Miller last night over beers. He said that he very much enjoyed the Detroit show, hill-billy adventure seeker that he is. On an unrelated V-roys note, NPR Weekend Edition did a performance and chat session with them last week. It is tentatively scheduled to air on either March 28th or the next Sunday after. Last, the V-boys are trying to put together a western swing in the May-June timeframe. They've only been out that way once (as Steve Earle's opener) and are looking forward to heading that way. Perhaps even making a June T***t stop in St. Louis if all goes as hoped, we'll see. Rumourly yours, Scotch Carpenter V-roys W-mobster http://vroys.com
Re: V-roys gossip
Douglas Neal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, and one request we have to any one out there who might see the V-Roys live: Please tell them that Michigan is not such a bad place! Apparently they had a disasterous show in Detroit a week ago that culminated in a fight between Scott Miller and some local idiots in the crowd. The V-Roys are, in our humble opinion, one of the very best live bands you will find. Just to set the record straight on the Detroit gig, The Magic Stick wanted to make as much $$$ as possible that night, so they ran the live show a little early to have their weekly punk/retro night run as well. Some of the punks yelled for the V-Roys to get off the stage. One came up to the stage and threw an empty beer cup at the band. He came back a few songs later and was ready to start something when Mike Crimmins, guitarist for Gravel Train, pushed the punk away from the stage. Before anything else could occur, the staff took the punk away from the area. Mitch matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
Re: V-roys gossip
Some of the punks yelled for the V-Roys to get off the stage. One came up to the stage and threw an empty beer cup at the band. Mitch matthews Mitch! Mitch! Mitch! Do you mean to tell me that the city that gave birth to the the Nuge, the MC5, AND the Stooges now has so-called punks that assert their manhood by throwing an EMPTY BEER CUP You mean to tell me that that's the best they can do?? Iggy had bottles thrown at him for Chrissakes! What the hell is wrong with these guys. They're not punks. They're pansies. I hang my head in shame for the state of Detroit punk. Lance, nerfing out the jams . . .
RE: V-Roys
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." [Matt Benz] And Smokey Joe's Cafe, that's a good un
Re: V-Roys (muddy water)
Yep, it's the Seldom Scene's song. Sheesh, sure is nice to sit next to 21 years worth of recorded music. :^) I never would have guessed that it was a Seldom Scene song. When you hear the V-Roys sing (scream) it, ya don't exactly think midtempo acoustic ballad. Thanks. I can sleep now. 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: V-Roys
Steve Gardner wrote: In case anyone was wondering, the V-Roys are *still* the best live band in America. 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. 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? Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
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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
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Rob Russell wrote: 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 Thanks for the info, Rob. That's a great song. 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 Yeah, I saw them on this tour and thought they were (duh) they were great as ever. Yes, the bassist is utterly ridiculous (didn't see the nipple rings, thank god), but the rest of the band was the same as ever. I just picked up a videotape of them from Farm Aid II, and they look/sound/act no different now than they did then (though, I do wish Warner would clean up his tone a bit). 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 Who replaced JPK, the other guitarist? If so, that's interesting, because the difference in styles between Scott and other guy is one of the things I really like about the V-Roys. Scott doesn't sweat (as Jennifer noted), has that sort of scarily reserved thing going on, while the other guy is sweaty, guitar slung low, letting it all hang out. Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
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Speaking of the V-Roys...does anyone have Scott Carpenter's e-mail address handy? I know he was hanging around these parts for awhile there. Contact me off list, por favor. Kip
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Yep, I must concur w/ Mr. Russell. The V-Roys with both Mr. Miller Mr. Keith were a more interesting band to these ears as well. Not that I don't dearly love the current incarnation. However, the old days were more country sounding and their covere selection more eclectic. We Knoxville, and in my case, ex-Knoxville sods, were really quite lucky. Ahh, the V-Roys..what memories. However, I enjoy catching Mr. Scott Miller best of all when he plays solo acoustic. He really is akin to Roger Miller. Best, Jerry
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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). So, who wrote it? I really want to see Scott Miller solo. If anyone knows him tell him that there is a house concert, some BBQ and a wad of money waiting for him in Durham. 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: 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
Re: all things Iggy (and V-Roys)
On Wed, 17 Mar 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how many of their songs are about the dilemma posed when some woman is a faithless liar, though. Are there really that many faithless lying ladies in Tennessee? Yes, I married one became divorced from one! g She took a *liking* to one of her graduate students. Yes, I am kiddingsort of. JC
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
all things Iggy (and V-Roys)
Tom wrote:
this Iggy thing has me all worked up. I've been listening to "The
Idiot" and "Lust for Life" since Sunday night...
One highlight from last night's V-Roys entertainment (pardon me but
I'm not going to know titles) - one song launched with a rousing
version of the rhythm line from Lust for Life, continued until tabels
of people in the audience were singing it, and then hit the first
verse of what turned out to be a very upbeat twangy pop tune and not
Lust for Life at all, which then segued into a (unfortunately not very
good) post-grunge Modern Southern Rock tune sung by the goateed
guitarist... It was a confusing family-tree exercise linking Iggy,
Buddy Holly, Black Oak Arkansas and Soundgarden, very clever.
Otherwise - several nice ballads, lots of good rave-ups, some clever
lyrics and between-song bits. ("I was going to call this next song
Jesse's Girl, but it was taken, so I called it, Goodnight You Goddamn
Fuckin' Loser.") A good ability to find wide variation within a strict
genre, without sounding too samey through the whole set. A little odd
how many of their songs are about the dilemma posed when some woman is
a faithless liar, though. Are there really that many faithless lying
ladies in Tennessee?
Carl W.
V-Roys
Lust for lifenever thought of that one. The one that gets me is "Hey Mary" which is basically the same as Cash's "Hey Porter" musically. In case anyone was wondering, the V-Roys are *still* the best live band in America. Cheers. 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 ==
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In a message dated 3/17/99 9:09:16 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In case anyone was wondering, the V-Roys are *still* the best live band in America. Uh, you better put something like "IMHO" before that statement, because IMHO, The Bottle Rockets hold that title, and I'll stand on Steve Earle's lazy susan in my jungle stompers and say it out loud. Hmm, although few will deny (again, IMHO) that The Beat Farmers were the best live band when they were around (Dick, you're still in my soul). Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In case anyone was wondering, the V-Roys are *still* the best live band in America. Mitch Matthews wrote: Uh, you better put something like "IMHO" before that statement, because IMHO, The Bottle Rockets hold that title, uh...obviously you didn't see them here in Pittsburgh last time around... Hmm, although few will deny (again, IMHO) that The Beat Farmers were the best live band when they were around (Dick, you're still in my soul). ok Mitch, you've redeemed yourself...we'll let you back anytime you want! Paul np: Damned - Best of
Chicago content: V-Roys, Danny Barnes
Tonight, at the Hideout, The V-Roys w/ the Texas Rubies opening, show starts at 10:00. And Monday, March 20, for those pining for Austin, Danny Barnes sitting, standing or supine (whichever he fancies) at 9 P.M. Also at the Hideout. Kelly K. Whan that Aprill with hir shoures soote the droghte of Marche hath perced to the roote And bathed every veyne in swich licour of which vertu engendred is the flour...
The V-roys Hit the Road
The van's loaded and the V-roys are too. They're headin' to: 03/12/99 The Hide Out 1354 W. Wabansia Street Chicago, Illinois 03/13/99 Fitzgerald's 6615 W. Roosevelt Road Berwyn, Illinois 03/15/99 Magic Stick 4140 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Michigan 03/16/99 Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen Street, West Toronto, Ontario, Canada 03/17/99 Grog Shop Cleveland Heights, Ohio 03/18/99 Rosebud 1650 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 03/19/99 Iota Cafe 2832 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Virgina 03/27/99 Exit/In 2208 Ellison Place Nashville, Tennessee 04/08/99 Sing-Sing 221 Market Street Chattanooga, Tennessee The V-roys Music and News at http://vroys.com
