Randi Fratkin asks:
So when and where (here or on the fluff list?) do we get to start talking
about who's going to SXSW, and where they're staying? Who's in charge of
compiling the P2 directory?
Because I am insatiably nosy, I will volunteer to do this (even though I
barely have time to read
Congratulations, Nancy! You done real good! I see from your list of
nominees that you're in some pretty fine company. Good luck and let us
know...
Tera
14th Annual Premier Player Awards Nominees
Premier Songwriter Award: Nancy Apple, Tommy Burroughs, Jimmy Davis,
Jerry
Hayes, Ross Rice,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Guess this opens up my Saturday night again. And I was suddenly panicking that it
would be opposite Sparklehorse.
Who are incidentally playing before the Flaming Lips. Does anyone know
if this is going to be a true Flaming Lips' gig or more of that
synchronized car
John Magee wonders:
Who was the first alt.country artist?
Bill Monroe?
Bob Wills?
Johnny Cash?
snip
My vote goes to that kamikaze of the acoustic guitar, Riley Puckett.
Hi everyone,
Thought I'd let you know:
I'm a Chicago-based singer/songwriter and I'm off to Texas for a week.
'Twould be excellent if any of you Austinites could come hear me this
Sunday night...I've never been down there before and I'd love to have
somewhat of an audiencehere's the show
Someone said:
Play an accordian. Go to jail. It's the law.
So that's what happened to Nathan Abshire, Amede Breaux, PeeWee King...and
Art Van Damme. g Seriously, all of the above
by mastering this chest cumberbund,made some very beautiful, richly textured
music. I'm particularly fond of
While I'm thinking about it, I came up with a solution -- that works for me
-- to dealing with the infernal question "What is Alternative Country?"
For the purposes of the time-line -- although it's also my general
philosophy -- I don't attempt to define "alternative country" at all.
Instead...
Who are incidentally playing before the Flaming Lips. Does anyone know
if this is going to be a true Flaming Lips' gig or more of that
synchronized car stereo crap?
I think it's a real one. I suspect they have to get back to making
conventional records after that 4 CD thing they did last,
If anybody has some time Saturday night of SXSW and you want to hear the
rockin blues done right try David Gogo's showcase at 8:00 at the Watrloo
Brewing Co.
This guy is amazing.
Doug Baxter
Reply to: Re: Time line?
John Magee wrote:
Who was the first alt.country artist?
I think the line begins with Hank Williams. And don't forget Gram Parsons!
HP
Warning: this interview contains jokes which dont look so funny in
print as they were live in the studio!
- Joe, were so glad that you finally made it to Australia
you had a
few dramas getting here last time, didnt you?
Yeah, it was just one big drama, haha. Its good to be here, actually.
Great record. You all were right. Except that guy from Usa Today who
compared the Damnations TX sister-singers to the Louvin Brother singers
didn't know what he was talking about. The only similarity is the fact
that the two pairs are each related by blood. I don't hear the X
comparisons either,
Terry,
Although it is indeed exaggerating to compare them to the Louvins, the X
comparisons make sense to me. I think these come out more when you
see them live. They have certain sounds, harmonies, etc. that have a very
"X-like" effect in that context. I forget which song it is, but they
Sorry all, I got John The Guitarplayers name all wrong - of course it
was John PLATANIA - who played with Chip for many years, and also have
played with Bonnie Raitt and Van Morrison a.o.
Johnny
-Opprinnelig melding-
Fra: Johnny Borgan
Sendt:18. februar 1999 10:05
On Wed, 17 Feb 1999, Amy Haugesag wrote:
Bob Soron--an editor, I might add--wrote:
A soon-to-be-former technical book editor, if you will. And if any of you
publishing types have any contacts around Chicago in a saner and more
interesting line of editing work (no books, no daily-paper copy
A friend who doesn't listen to country but is curious about where it's at
these days just asked me who the top acts in mainstream country were,
aside from Garth and Shania. That is, who it is that represents the
current state of respectable mainstream country, etc Not legends,
like Dolly or
Junior, since your looking for commercial folks, I'd recommend this chart for
"legit" info:
A HREF="http://www.billboard.com/charts/country.html"
http://www.billboard.com/charts/country.html/A (Top 20 Country)
Kate.
In a message dated 2/18/1999 12:52:04 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL
Reply to: RE: mainstream country query
BARNARD wrote:
I suggested, of the male artists: Vince, George Strait, Alan Jackson. Of
the female artists: Reba, Pattly Loveless, Trisha Yearwood.
Does that sound about right? Actually, having gotten to thinking about
this, I'm curious what
Thanks Katie,
Yeah, if one can access top 20s for the last few years, I'm sure that
would give a clear idea too...
-junior
BARNARD wrote:
Although it is indeed exaggerating to compare them to the Louvins, the X
comparisons make sense to me. I think these come out more when you
see them live. They have certain sounds, harmonies, etc. that have a very
"X-like" effect in that context.
This struck me as well,
In a message dated 2/17/99 9:00:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Just curious, what P2ers are actually staying at the Austin Motel? I
know Alex is, and Jake London and maybe Jerry Curry. I need to know who
I've got a room but I'm on the maybe list depending on
In a message dated 2/16/99 10:06:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Just curious, what P2ers are actually staying at the Austin Motel? I know
Alex
is, and Jake London and maybe Jerry Curry. I need to know who I'm gonna be
able to share a cab with, and who I need to
In a message dated 2/18/1999 1:26:51 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Yeah, if one can access top 20s for the last few years, I'm sure that
would give a clear idea too..
one more resource from the radio side of the biz, The Gavin Country Chart:
A
Heh, like Bill I worry a bit that all this buzz could be a problem
for a fine group. Obviously people should definitely hold on and
seem em live this summer, when they'll be out and about.
I hope they have some staying power, in any case. Excessive buzz is
always a difficult thing to deal
In a message dated 2/18/99 12:40:54 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Obviously people should definitely hold on and
seem em live this summer, when they'll be out and about.
I saw them for the first time at a Waterloo instore on tuesday, and I was
impressed enough to
I suggested, of the male artists: Vince, George Strait, Alan Jackson. Of
the female artists: Reba, Pattly Loveless, Trisha Yearwood.
Of the above, I'll vote for Vince and Strait. And I'll add to the list Dolly,
maybe that barefoot Carter gal, the Dixie Chicks and most anyone Weisberger
I have a pre-release tape of the new Ray Wiley Hubbard studio album due
out on Philo later this year. Very nice passionate stuff that picks up
where Dangerous Spirits left off. Lloyd Maines produced with the usual
cast of characters plus a bunch of greasy slide guitar from Ray himself
and some
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I suggested, of the male artists: Vince, George Strait, Alan Jackson. Of
the female artists: Reba, Pattly Loveless, Trisha Yearwood.
Of the above, I'll vote for Vince and Strait. And I'll add to the list Dolly,
maybe that barefoot Carter gal, the Dixie
Mr. Curry says:
Oh...lastly, a "You HEard It Here First".be on the lookout for an
incredibly talented young singer-songwriter, Jason White. He sung two
songs at the Donald Lindley benefit and he basically left the audience
floored. I'm talking about an audience full of Nashville cats.
Quick reminder that those men of the road, The Sovines, will be playing at
Mac's Bar in Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Feb. 20. PBR will be flowing.
Also, Dave Alvin, The Riptones and Terrance Simien at the Magic Stick in
Detroit on Friday, Feb. 19. Be there or be L7.
Jamie D.
There's some reviews of new records by bands many folks here are
interested in, Bad Livers, Damnations TX, Del McCoury and Beth Orton at
the Salon website.
http://www.salonmagazine.com/ent/glow/
Not bad but some fodder for the especially review-critical in the crowd.
Might be a good
Sez THOMAS KRUEGER:
I wanted to make sure the Chicago contingent
noticed there will be an all-too-rare appearance of our town's old-time
string band homiez, the Volo Bogtrotters, at the Hideout this Saturday.
In
my uninformed yet vehement opinion, there is no better old-time band in
the land.
I
Hi Tom,
Tom Smith wrote:
Jamie Hoover wrote:
I'm still trying to figure out the anti-country (any country) backlash in
Gallup and one theory that was presented to me was that it wasn't actually
anti-country but anti-Navajo. --Yikes.
Yikes indeed. Just outta curiosity, if country is
We're officially extending the deadline for this (but not for
much longer!) so if you're new to the Postcard2 mailing list
or you figured this deal was past due, well...send us your songs!
Last year's "EDGES FROM THE POSTCARD 2" featured
P.S. Please note that Dave Purcell's e-mail address has changed,
with regards to the EDGES III post. His current, correct address is
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oops. Sorry.
Your Twang Gang (well, just Kip this time, actually)
Jamie Hoover wrote:
I'm still trying to figure out the anti-country (any country) backlash in
Gallup ... many people who make a living
off the Indians don't like being reminded that they're in the west. The blatant
paternalism is truly offensive, especially to someone who has only lived in
Todd Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] asked of the Damnations TX:
Ah, home..anyone know where in New York they're from?
Theyre from Cobleskill, up near Albany, although I had heard they used to
live in Binghamton.
Jim Catalano
Ithaca NY
Dear Edges guy:
May I ask for a clarification and some advice?
The submission from Scrimshanders was recently rejected from this compilation,
yet the deadline for submissions has been extended. I was kind of surprised to
see that. I can only take this to mean that a certain bar was set for the
Awesome! A personal message to the list by me . . . you may all make your
comments on our music if you want.
Egg on face. Edges committee, please respond anyway.
Magee
-Original Message-
From: John Magee [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, February
It is my pleasure to announce that, beginning next Saturday, the Fringe is
expanding to a three-hour format.
Yikes -- imagine 3 hours of the
Bystanders in a camper? I don't know if I want to be around them guys
in that small of a space for that long!
Congrats, Shane!
Rob
I also have an Austin motel reservation that I won't be using 'cause I'm
staying with folks in town. If you want it, write me offlist sometime
before Saturday (that's when I'm cancelling it). It's from the 17th thru
the 21st (leaving on the 22nd).
Steve Kirsch
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"I've been
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
And mostly, let's not forget the future of mainstream country,
Allison Moorer.
Yes.
Her star is rising, and quick. Plus, of all the artists
mentioned above, she is the *only* one that *really* hits me like I need to
be hit.
Equally hit.
Done
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Looks like us SXSW--bound P2ers will have worthy company. I get Jenna
Elfman!
Heh. That "Krippendorf's Tribe" was a good un.
b.s.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey there,
Does anyone have the US address for Mojo magazine that I posted back in
november?
Thanks.
Later...
CK
Don't know if you still need it or not, but I found this tucked away
somewhere:
Hey there,
OK, here's the address on the subscription card
MOJO
snip EDtv directed by Ron Howard (attending), starring Matthew
McConaughey (attending), JennaElfman, Woody Harrelson and Jon Bon Jovi
(attending); world premiere
Abilene directed by Joe Camp III, starring Ernest Borgnine (attending)
Wow I don't think this town will ever be the same after being
No, they aren't a honky tonk band.
Listen to their covers and you'll figure where they are commin' from:
Ted Hawkins, Lucinda Williams, X, Minutemen, Kiss, Tom Waits, The
Gourds, Carter Family, etc.
Keith's a very jazz-influenced drummer, but he's confessed that he used
to play Iron Maiden as a
Because I'm in a bad mood, this whole post really pissed me off. Can it
really be that your entire self-worth is predicated on The Gourds and what
others think of them? That's pathetic. This is the Damnations shot. How
petulant and prissy of you to stomp your feet and hold your breath because
I have figured it out: The Damnations TX are a country version of Cheri
Knight.
It's good stuff.
Slim
np - duh
Slim quips:
I have figured it out: The Damnations TX are a country version of Cheri
Knight.
Ooooh!! Mrowl! gGood one, Slim.
Like I said this morning, don't let the buzz fool ya, they're a fine
fine band!!!
Nuff said for now,
--junior
Yup. It worries me though, all the accolades and buzz about 'em here and it's
just February.
We'll have 'em cut down to size by summer I reckon, and by top ten time
they'll be forgotten.
g
b.s.
So which night at Twangfest are The Damnations TX gonna headline? I think
it's obvious
When I opened digest number 1316 there was nothing there. Would some kind
soul pleae forward it to me?
Much appreciated,
Karen
Without music, life is a mistake--Friedrich Nietzsche
If nobody has mentioned Faith Hill, I will. This is going to sound weird,
but she is just so damn gorgeous and (seemingly) friendly, and her songs
don't make me gag like Shania's do. So there it is. Faith Hill's the queen
of country music. -- Terry Smith, who actually prefers Lee Ann Womack, if
Admit it Matt. You are not really a Gourds' fan at all, are you??
C'mon?? I have the sneaking suspician that, in the grand tradition of Andy
Kaufman, et al. you have decided to deconstruct fandom by creating the
absolute most obnoxious fan you or anyone can imagine.
Your real genius (c'mon
Actually, Terry, funny you should ask. There are, in fact, several
significant developments about Twangfest lately Including
headliners, and so on.
We're going to get ourselves organized for an announcement of several
of these developments in just a very few days.
Not trying to be a
Terry A. Smith wrote:
So which night at Twangfest are The Damnations TX gonna headline? I think
it's obvious they're gonna be there. Anybody wanna bet? -- Terry Smith,
who has no inside knowledge (about anything)
That's hard to say Terry, since Thursday will be the Blood Oranges and
Thanks to everyone responding to this mainstream country query...
I know about Alison M, etc. But in giving a neat least of 3 men, 3
women to my friend, I'm trying to represent not necessarily what's
"best" from an informed critical standpoint, but rather what most
clearly represents a
I was listening to Dwight's 98 release again last night, closely, and came
to the conclusion that this is just about the most produced records in the
country genre from last year. Well, one of 'em. Remember how Mike Ireland
and Holler's record got a lot of attention because it has strings on a
Heavily produced, yes, but overproduced, I personally don't think so.
As with most things, it's all in context and how you use it. Low-fi
is cool when it works, sounds crappy when it doesn't. Big production
is cool when it works, bombastic-sounding when it doesn't
Dwight's was my number
You're exactly right.
I am a sad case.
Except, I think, you're confusing me with someone with any kind of self
worth.
Sure, I feel happy when someone praises one of my favorite bands' music,
but it has absolutely nothing to do with me.
I'm not on those records.
I just wish my bud's in Austin
I was just utilizing the movie listings of my digital cable (yeah yeah...i
happen to *like* The Game Show network)...and noticed that TNT is playing the
movie:
The Deliberate Stranger
meanwhile back in the 'burgh, tonight The Deliberate Strangers are performing
with the Crawling Low band...
In a message dated 2/18/99 5:49:29 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have figured it out: The Damnations TX are a country version of Cheri
Knight.
Ooooh!! Mrowl! gGood one, Slim.
Like I said this morning, don't let the buzz fool ya, they're a fine
fine
Hey there,
According to some DJ on Q101 (Chicagos Rock Alternative) The next Trent
Reznor CD is going to be all Hank Williams covers. The DJ wasnt as
excited as I was. If I was not in my car I might've called him up and
given him what's fur.
LAter...
CK
Hey there,
Hanspeter Eggenberger writes:
Reply to: Re: Time line?
John Magee wrote:
Who was the first alt.country artist?
I think the line begins with Hank Williams.
How?
He was Nashville, popular, mainstream, did adds for just about anything,
and wrote songs for the sole purpose of
http://www.chireader.com/hitsville/990219.html
The liner notes to The Essential Tom T. Hall, a 1987 compilation
reissued on CD last year by Mercury, feature an uncommonly wide array of
testimonials. There are the usual raves from peers: Johnny Cash shares a
few personal memories; George
Howdy,
I'm only just now getting to the P2 posts about Dr. Wolfe's ill health.
Several folks on the staff here at ETHS studied under him at one time or
another at MTSU and I'm a big fan of his research. We're curious how he's
getting along.
Feel free to contact me off-list with information.
Hey there,
Smilin Jim answers Todd
Todd Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] asked of the Damnations TX:
Ah, home..anyone know where in New York they're from?
Theyre from Cobleskill, up near Albany, although I had heard they
used to live in Binghamton.
I'll provide verification of that - was chatting
The Boudin Barndance - 2/18/99
Dan Ferguson
WRIU-FM, 90.3 Kingston, RI
Thursdays 6-9 pm
NEA fallout dominated tonight's opening set. Also went West for a set
(inspired by some great performances by Cisco the Reasons Why and Mark
Insley down at NEA). Also previewed the Cajun Zydeco Mardi Gras
James Gerard Roll wrote:
Admit it Matt. You are not really a Gourds' fan at all, are you??
C'mon??
I like The Gourds.
Enough to make a movie about them.
I have the sneaking suspician that, in the grand tradition of Andy
Kaufman, et al. you have decided to deconstruct fandom by creating
On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, Matt Cook wrote:
How am I obnoxious?
well not obnoxious in a bad way . . . perhaps it should rather be said
that you are remarkably consistant and persistant.
The narrator is not always the author.
thus my performance artist theory!! g
The joke is all at my
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