Jeez, can't the Grammys get a little danger and excitement going once
in a while (other than uninvited rappers at the lecturn and "Soy Bomb," of
course)? As my girlfriend would say succinctly: "Bored."
You know the awards show is dull when:
-- An opera singer and a Latin
Not to beat a dead horse, but could someone who saw Shania's performance
tonight, puh-leeze explain to me what she's got to do with country music?
Oh it must be the twin fiddles in the band. g
Jim, smilin'
In a message dated 2/25/99 5:12:13 AM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
-- Bono looked really off-balance when he was performing during the
Kirk Franklin song ... like he was, "My word, I'm the only white guy here."
He just got out of an operation for a sinus infection yesterday.
Actually, she probably deserves this since she's the only country chicky
that I know of who actually plays guitar
Maybe Gibson already gave an award to Anita Cochran.
Dina
Louise said:
I can never understand the popularity of Martina McBride. To me she is
blandness personified. Maybe that's the answer.
I don't think Martina McBride is bland. She always seems lively. She has
done some bland songs, but blandness personified? That would be, um, Mindy
McCready, I
At 12:32 AM -0500 on 2/25/99, Mitch wrote:
THE DIXIE CHICKS WON? Oh God, country's answer to The Spice Girls gets an
award for Best Cleavage--Country Duo or Group (couldn't be for their talent,
or lack thereof).
That's a great line, but -- although I liked the previous Chicks much
better than
oh, come on, compared to Shania Twain, the Dixie Chicks are the Carter
Family...
-Original Message-
From: Bob Soron [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: Grammysz
At 12:32 AM -0500 on 2/25/99, Mitch
Not to beat a dead horse, but could someone who saw Shania's performance
tonight, puh-leeze explain to me what she's got to do with country music?
Oh it must be the twin fiddles in the band. g
Jim, smilin'
Label affiliation? I suspect Nashville would easily let her go as one of
"theirs" if it
there was a steel guitar back there in the bank of synthesizers.
Patsy Cline woulda worn a vinyl bustier if they were available. Sure she
would!
-Original Message-
From: vgs399 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 10:54 PM
Subject:
The year's most inexplicable musical fad was the vastly overrated genre of
"Americana" a/k/a "No Depression," "progressive country," "regressive
country," "independent country," "insurgent country," "alternative country,"
"
(Blah blah blah, to borrow a phrase from Brad Bechtel g).
First of all, the guy puts this in print not bothering to get Trisha
Yearwood's name spelled correctly.
Secondly, he hasn't paid attention to those who have said and proven that
they wanted to "get back to basics" and make "real country records" or the
labels who have signed artists having a
"William F. Silvers" reprinted someone who said:
I don't think I've ever heard a more self-congratulatory, smug,
preaching-to-the-choir
routine played out so effectively, at least in the press.
Williams smothers her every
note with affect, with shapeliness,
Rob Russell wrote:
I've just been reading Sid Griffin's Gram bio ...
Anyway, the copy I'm reading is a loner ... I was wondering if anybody
knew where it might still be available to buy (it's got to be long out
of print, ain't it?)?
That book was published by Sierra Records, Pasadena, who
In a message dated 2/25/99 6:39:29 AM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
oh, come on, compared to Shania Twain, the Dixie Chicks are the Carter
Family...
BLASPHEMY!
To even put the Dixie Chunks in the same sentence as the Carter Family, let
alone comparison. Forgive him Mother
In a message dated 2/25/99 7:00:54 AM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Patsy Cline woulda worn a vinyl bustier if they were available. Sure she
would!
Russ, you better be joking, you're treading on thin ice on Lae Postcard2 with
them words.
Mitch Matthews
Gravel Train/Sunken
In a message dated 2/25/99 11:56:17 AM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Russ, you better be joking, you're treading on thin ice on Lae Postcard2
with
them words.
I meant Lake Postcard2. Sorry.
Mitch
Hey Terry, no matter how far down I scrolled on your last post, I couldn't
find your usual PS. Did you forget? No one packs more into a PS than you
Thanks, David, I don't know why I have that tendency. Maybe it's a
reaction against inverted pyramid style. But I will try to be careful
about
Gravel Train is hitting the road for its "3 shows in 3 days" tour. I ask that
matt Benz serve as my second in the upcoming "Dixie Chicks vs. Talent" debate,
and that the Warrior Princess of Twang sing "see How We Are" with us when we
get to Pittsburgh.
Mitch Matthews
Gravel Train/Sunken Road
A couple of things about the quoted Flippo passage, the first of which is
that this:
The producer as king -- that fuedal notion was
shattered. Country artists gained control over their own record sessions,
their own booking, their record production, everything else related
to their careers,
Howdy,
I was listening to our local morning radio talk show host interview Ralph
Emery a few minutes ago. Most of the interview was about Ralph and his new
book, plus some history of Ralph's experiences in Nashville.
I noted that the following portion of the interview was significant in some
Jon Weisberger writes:
Having said that, and taking note that the fiddle players in the band
do, in fact, play their instruments (I've had two separate reports of at
least one of them contacting people who played fiddle on the
recordings in order to get some pointers on specific passages), it
Having said that, and taking note that the fiddle players in the band
do, in
fact, play their instruments (I've had two separate reports of at
least one
of them contacting people who played fiddle on the recordings in order
to
get some pointers on specific passages), it looks to me as
And as some kind of evidence of just how small a world it really is,
my band the Bourbonaires will be on the bill with Gravel Train tomorrow
night at the Kendall Cafe in Cambridge, Mass. Lancaster County Prison
and Joe Harvard are also on the bill. The festivities start at 9 with
Joe H.'s
Which was Martina's original appeal to me.
Her EYES, you cheeky monkeys.
Chris
I believe her appeal lies in another set of twins, actually
Not to beat a dead horse, but could someone who saw Shania's performance
tonight, puh-leeze explain to me what she's got to do with country music?
Oh
Howdy friends,
I'd like to invite you all to come out early on Friday, Feb. 26th preceding
the monthly Hellcountry showcase. From 7-9 pm we'll be gathering for drinks
and I'll be wishing Boston a fond farewell. After twelve years here, I'm
relocating, eventually to Nashville but for now to the
Terry wrote:
To me, production is like makeup on women; when it draws attention to
itself,
then it's not working.
Actually I think most people view production not as makeup (which can
enhance if applied tastefully) but as a window -- a seemingly transparent
view of the performance on the other
Layoffs Hit Country Music Industry
By Jim Patterson
Associated Press Writer
Wednesday, February 24, 1999; 2:41 a.m. EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- As Shania Twain waited to see how many Grammys
she would win tonight, some of her country music colleagues were in a far
less glamorous situation:
Just noticed that The Old Joe Clarks
will be playing at SXSW. (something for DOTF, Tom S?) Any idea out
there if there is a follow up to the excellent Town of ten in
sight?
Eivind Berge
Norway
(From Film Threat Weekly)
SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST UNDEAD FILM FESTIVAL INVADES AUSTIN
An alternative to the upcoming South By Southwest Film Festival has reared its
ugly head. To be held in Austin, Texas, members of SlowKid Productions have
formed their own film fest. This year, the first annual
Sheryl Crow did a fine job. I appreciated the fact that she paid tribute to the
people at AM who were responsible for her success by allowing her to grow as an
artist.
Shania Twain HAD to perform with her legs spread apart like that. If she closed her
legs, her outfit would have fallen to
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
Someone sent me this:
and what did we learn from this year's grammies?
1. we now know what the members of nine in nails do in their spare time...
they play as shania twain's backing band. (has she even seen a picture of
someone in a cowboy boot? do her "country roots" date back any farther
"Shane S. Rhyne" wrote:
On a personal note, I don't hold to the theory that is sometimes advanced
here that artists are "forced" to bend to the will of producers against any
artists' better judgment. I don't know jack about how to record an album,
but I've always operated under the
Hey, how come Greg Kot liked "Summerteeth" so much he put it at 25 on this
list but in his Rolling Stone review, it warranted only 3 and 1/2 stars?
Just asking...
--Slonedog
The year's most inexplicable musical fad was the vastly overrated genre
of
"Americana" a/k/a "No Depression," "progressive country," "regressive
country," "independent country," "insurgent country," "alternative
country,"
"
Anyone notice the obvious irony here. This year's most
Down
in the Highlands at the Dark Horse Tavern, the Ditchdiggers are going to be
Honky-Tonk Rockin' with the brute force of a runaway Freightliner!
If you are in town,
then
don't miss this show!
We are
takin' it easy this month while we put the finishing touches on our follow up
Kelly Willis Mounts Her Horse
Once Again
Kelly Willis is to be forgiven a certain amount
of professional bitterness.
After all, the last time she had a new album on
the shelves was in 1993. Her last label deal
fell apart two years ago with nothing to show
for her troubles but a
In a message dated 2/25/99 12:39:33 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Remember to bring your potted meat!
The Ditchdiggers
why? Did the health department repossess your brains?
Gee, I miss Atlanta... well, most of it.
Slim
PS: Hi JP!!!
lance davis wrote:
I think it is a good sign that Lucinda got a grammy. It means there is
still more than one way to skin that cat.
Joe Gracey
I agree, but to play devil's advocate, couldn't it also be asserted that she
skinned an underfed, underappreciated, stray cat (contemporary
On a personal note, I don't hold to the theory that is sometimes
advanced
here that artists are "forced" to bend to the will of producers
against any
artists' better judgment. I don't know jack about how to record an
That was Shane, this is Matt, the turncoat g
Unfortunately,
Mr. Joe Gracey Sir sez:
An interesting note about George Jones, from my standpoint as a watcher
of singers- he sings through the whole front of his skull. Whereas most
vocalists open their mouths and project a sound from the hole, George
basically sings through clenched teeth and projects
Not to be the type of cad who would pile on a delicate flower like Ms.
Twain, but if Jon can pick out a vocal phrasing thing from the Maines gal
in the Dixie Chicks that bugs him, I'll do the same for Shania. When she
starts off a song, by saying, "cool" or "get it, boys" or something like
that,
Good news: The Vic Chestnutt/Lambchop appearance on Late Night will be
repeated on Thursday March 11.
If you are in the neighborhood, Josh Rouse, Lambchop, and Vic will be
performing tomorrow night, Friday, here in Nashville.
meshel
n'vegas
Damnations TX Bring Banjo to the
Masses
If there's a running tally somewhere of
the
world's all-time best second-hand
purchases,
At 01:34 PM 2/25/99 Neal Weiss wrote:
The year's most inexplicable musical fad... snip
Anyone notice the obvious irony here. This year's most inexplicable music fad
also can claim the Pazz Job #1 record of the year. Correct me if I'm wrong,
but I think Mermaid Ave. up there in or near the top
On the subject of last nights music spectacle:
one of my dj's told me she could only get through 20 minutes of the
Grammyz and turned to VH1 where Johnny Rotten was talkin about how
there are no real celebrities left in the world and he was the only one!
:-) No ego there! Which show was
Not in the current life. Ms Dunn's bro. is Chris Waters
Is Chris Wall Holly Dull...er, I mean, Dunn's, brother? If so, is anyone
familiar with a tune of his she covered about slow-moving trains? I
remember it being a good one.
Kelly
~
Jennifer Sperandeo wrote:
Actually, she probably deserves this since she's the only country chicky
that I know of who actually plays guitar (with her hands, smart guy)...Don't
pick on Deana - I love the Hairy Legs record, but I haven't heard the new
one, but I will.
What about Anita
If anyone tapes that show, I'd love a copy.
Three great acts...
Chris
If you are in the neighborhood, Josh Rouse, Lambchop, and Vic will be
performing tomorrow night, Friday, here in Nashville.
meshel
n'vegas
Howdy,
You know, I've already taken some ribbing on P2 for it and it makes poor ol'
Slim nearly gag to death when I say it, but count me as a fan of Martina
McBride.
I don't catch the "blandness" label that folks seem to put on her. Of
course, I also happen to believe that "Independence Day" is
The Broken Spoke is listed as one of the official venues this year.
Your wristband'll get you in.
Stacey
-Original Message-
From: Ph. Barnard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Does Broken Spoke do wristband admission during SXSW, or are they
independent of the whole thing? I have hazy and
Yep they're part of the CRSF.
Jim, smilin' and smilin'
Ho hum, another "it's got some banjo plinkin', must be bluegrass"-thinkin'
critic.
Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
"Ph. Barnard" wrote:
Does Broken Spoke do wristband admission during SXSW, or are they
independent of the whole thing? I have hazy and contradictory
memories on this one g
--junior
No, they are not part of SXSW. BTW, it looks like Kimmie Rhodes is doing
a benefit thing for David
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
sing real loud through closed teeth. See?
That way of singing has been his thing since he figured it our shortly after
he bagan singing. He said that he knew he had a different sound when he did
that.
Yeah, and I also think he probably got that from guys like
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
"Who the hell decides these awards?"
From http://www.wallofsound.com
"Winners for the awards, sponsored by the Gibson Musical Instruments
company, are chosen by music critics from a list of finalists nominated in
more than a dozen categories by the editors of
Joe says:
sing real loud through closed teeth. See?
That way of singing has been his thing since he figured it our
shortly after
he bagan singing. He said that he knew he had a different sound
when he did
that.
Yeah, and I also think he probably got that from guys like Bill Monroe.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
And am I the only one who got a little queasy at Joe Gracey's description of
how George's voice emanates from every orifice? Yuck. Maybe the sound guy
should mic his ear.
= Agree, I was tempted to send Chris Carter (X-Files) some of it to use for a
new episode.
don't know if anyone has talked about this new album, entitled "the hot
guitars of biller and wakefield" but it's a gas. dave biller plays guitar and
jeremy wakefield plays steel, and the whole thing is jazzed up hillbilly
boogie directly descended from the classic sounds of speedy west and
At 09:39 AM 2/25/99 -0800, you wrote:
Sheryl Crow did a fine job. I appreciated the fact that she paid tribute
to the people at AM who were responsible for her success by allowing her
to grow as an artist.
Very timely comment on the state of the industry and, maybe, the end of an
era.
Jeff
That way of singing has been his thing since he figured it our shortly after
he began singing. He said that he knew he had a different sound when he did
that.
This is interesting. Could you point me to where he has said this? --david
cantwell
There is a book called George Jones The Life and
Me and the misses sacked out to watch the Grammys and wound up splitting
time between that and some Shannon Doherty movie on VH1. Which was worse? I
can't really say.
Some observations:
Madonna - ugh! I've always thought of her as style over substance. 3 grammy
awards? For what, those stupid
from today's Austin Chronicle:
"After producers of the upcoming film version of Nick Hornby's High
Fidelity (shooting in either Austin or Chicago) solicited every Hickman,
McKay, McKenzie and Crowley in town to send their press pack, it was
revealed that every Amos, Loeb, Love and Phair were also
Oh, man. That's a musichound's bible, for all the great mix tape
philosophies the main character expounds. Why am I picturing a
soundtrack of Eve 6, Dishwalla, and Harvey Danger? If any flick
deserves a great soundtrack, it's this one, down to the track order.
(sigh).
Chris
np: mental
At 02:47 PM 2/25/99 -0600, you wrote:
Yep they're part of the CRSF.
Wouldn't that be CSRF (Corporate Sponsored Rat Fuck) for those playing
along at home who weren't here last year.
Jeff
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Hello y'all --
Could you guys help me out with a little Nancy Drew action?
I need to know Lucinda Williams' and Vic Chestnutt's birthdays...
Anyone?
Standing by --
Your Hogan
LW - Jan 26, 1953 in Lake Charles, LA
--
From: Kelly Hogan[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 1999 3:11 PM
To: passenger side
Subject: Birthday inquiry
Hello y'all --
Could you guys help me out with a little Nancy Drew action?
I need
Kelly Hogan wrote:
I need to know Lucinda Williams' and Vic Chestnutt's birthdays...
Lucinda is 26 Jan.
Guess we'll be seing Vic tomorrow night and I'll ask if no one else
answers by then.
Sarah W.
--
http://www.mindspring.com/~vincebell/
Vic Chesnutt
Born November 12, 1964, in Jacksonville, FL. - according to
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ts/artist-biography/58379/t/002-6838385-6637442
But the AMG says "1965".
"Fascinating, Captain."
Could you guys help me out with a little Nancy Drew action?
*ahem* Frank Hardy,
ALMO closed its Nashville office. Gillian is and always was handled out of
the LA office.
--
From: "Shane S. Rhyne" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "passenger side" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Almo Sounds (Was: Clip: Layoffs Hit Country Music Industry)
Date: Thu, Feb 25, 1999, 4:45 PM
Howdy,
I believe Lu = 1/26/53
K.
On Thu, 25 Feb 1999, Mike Hays wrote:
It should be noted that the G man has already announced his intent to do a
full on pop-rock album as a soundtrack for a movie as his next project.
Mike Hays
So, is he gonna buy the Decca trademark from MCA and start his own label?
g
--
Geff King *
Next up for discussion--honky-tonk diction. Why the heck do singers like Buck
Owens and early Paycheck add an "ell" to words that don't have them? Like, "I
ain't nell-ver..." They don't talk like that in southern Ohio (Paycheck's
stomping grounds), and I bet they don't in Bakersfield,
What I heard was the lap steel guitarist and drummer left the band last
spring. Mike Coykendall was looking for a new guitar player and accordian
player for awhile and the band has just started playing gigs again. I have
yet to see the new lineup and have heard nothing of a new recording. Prior
Gawd, how I hate that Aerosmith not only recorded a Diane Warren song, had
a hit with it but also performed it on the Grammys. Rock and Roll is dead.
Isn't that the same Diane Warren song that Mark Chesnutt's currently got
out? Not my favorite song...
BTW, one of our local DJs followed the
On Thu, 25 Feb 1999, Jon Weisberger wrote:
[Matt Benz] Hmmm. I was thinking that wasn't even her actual
band behind her...
It was, or at least one of the fiddle players was the same. I've seen
him/her (!) before on other televised performances.
You aren't alone on that question,
Does Broken Spoke do wristband admission during SXSW, or are they
independent of the whole thing? I have hazy and contradictory
memories on this one g
--junior
Although your memories are probably hazy from the drink, the Spoke's SXSW
role is usually confusing. For many years they remained
In a message dated 2/25/99 5:00:28 PM Central Standard Time, rhyne@east-
tennessee-history.org writes:
Did I miss something? When did Almo Sounds close up? Isn't that Gillian
Welch's label? Weren't they recently also mentioned on P2 as organizers of
some sort of tribute album?
The Nashville
I wonder if maybe his version of Chesnutt's comment was, er, edited (f'r
instance, "I recorded it because I'm tired of doing cry-in-your-beer songs
that go nowhere on the charts").
Man I'm having a great day. Even Jon's getting me to laugh. g No, really
Jon, this is classic.
Jim, smilin'
Kate - No, Merle didn't play with Dale at Tramps. I know Dale would
have thought he had died and went to heaven if Merle had.
Let me know what you can about the Paradise - thanks.
Off the see the Ghosts Rockets at the Rodeo Bar in NYC tonight.
e ya later, Kat
OOPS - my last post should have been offlist.
Kat
I'm only going to say this one more time:
The Ghost Rockets (NJ), Elena Syke and the Demolition String Band (NY),
and Honky Tonk Confidential (DC) will be at February's Capital City Barn
Dance at the Dogtown Lounge in Richmond Virginia this Saturday, the 27 of
February.
That's three P2 bands
Kate - No, Merle didn't play with Dale at Tramps. I know Dale would
have thought he had died and went to heaven if Merle had.
Must be the show Dale opened for Merle. Dale did come out and do a harmony
on "Okie" at Bonnie's urging. Dale was positively stoked the next night in
Richmond.
Mike
And meanwhie, besides the Saturday SXSW line-up there, culminating with
Walser-Hancock-Watson, there's the "now I know I'm really in town"
Wednesday night line-up at the Broken Spoke--which includes James Hand,
Charlie Burton and the Texas 2 Steppers, Ted Roddy's Tearjoint Troubadors,
and
Kate - No, Merle didn't play with Dale at Tramps. I know Dale would
have thought he had died and went to heaven if Merle had.
Let me know what you can about the Paradise - thanks.
Off the see the Ghosts Rockets at the Rodeo Bar in NYC tonight.
e ya later, Kat
For the record--Merle and Dale
Hello y'all --
Could you guys help me out with a little Nancy Drew action?
I need to know Lucinda Williams' and Vic Chestnutt's birthdays...
Anyone?
Standing by --
Your Hogan
If we tell you, will you cut an album already?
Barry M.
Just got back from the record store where my daughter and I picked up new
ones by Earle and Spears. Can't wait to put it on. -- Terry Smith
ps actually, I hate to admit it, but that video by young Britney is catchy
as hell, as is the song. I usually hate that sort of stuff. Another
musical
In a message dated 2/25/99 11:48:53 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I bet she dang sure would.
me, too.
Another "me too" post brought to you by,
Linda Ray
That's odd, why did this list suddenly pop on.
is it [EMAIL PROTECTED] , that still administers it?
T Pappadopoulos wrote:
That's odd, why did this list suddenly pop on.
is it [EMAIL PROTECTED] , that still administers it?
Even though I enjoy reading what Greil Marcus has to say, Joe G's
"motherfucker" post had my vote for post of the year, too.
Until this one.
Dallas
np: Cesar Rosas
Howdy,
Here's a little nit to pick. I hope not to seem too picky or anything, but
it's a minor pet peeve of mine...
Joe Gracey: I think it is a good sign that Lucinda got a grammy. It means
there is still more than one way to skin that cat.
Lance Davis: I agree, but to play devil's advocate,
Howdy,
Thanks for the input Matt!, Jon, Joe and Terry.
Your responses to my post (particularly my personal testimony) bring me to
some new questions.
As I mentioned, I don't know jack about how to make a record. I'm just a
listener.
I suppose I always assumed that production was a more
In a message dated 2/25/99 6:23:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
In the "I am not making this up" category, my boss -- herself a Texan,
though she says she has no interest in country -- asked if any of the
Dixie Chicks used to be in the B-52's.
That answer would be NO.
Hey there,
Russ sez:
Patsy Cline woulda worn a vinyl bustier if they were available.
Sure she
would!
Russ, you better be joking, you're treading on thin ice on Lae
Postcard2 with
them words.
Mitch Matthews
Gravel Train/Sunken Road
Well Mitch, from everything I've heard and read Patsy
According to this week's NewCity, before their show at the Vic in a
month, Steve Earle and the Del McCoury band will do a in-store set at
the Borders on Clark and Diversey at 7 PM. Good thing it's a short walk
to the Vic.
Bob
After reading his articles in the Dallas Observer on Wilco and Paul
Westerberg (thanks to fellow posters), I am amazed at the quality and the
depth of his writing. This guy writes very insightful and well researched
articles. He delves into subjects that are ignored by most reviewers but
are
At 05:01 PM 2/25/99 -0500, Jon wrote:
Jones has said (though it will
take me a while to find just where, David g) that he was influenced by
bluegrass
Oh you don't need to look. He's said it everywhere, over and over: as a
youngun' he worshipped the Opry stars, and that meant Acuff and Monroe.
At 7:19 PM -0500 on 2/25/99, Mike Hays wrote:
Kate - No, Merle didn't play with Dale at Tramps. I know Dale would
have thought he had died and went to heaven if Merle had.
Must be the show Dale opened for Merle. Dale did come out and do a harmony
on "Okie" at Bonnie's urging. Dale was
For the one publication I write for that uses the star system, you can give as
many stars as you want, but the editor reserves the right to change that.
Editors pretty much get to do whatever they want with your stuff, it seems. I
even had one change my point of view. . .once. But it wasn't on
Here's a little nit to pick. I hope not to seem too picky or anything, but
it's a minor pet peeve of mine...
I enjoying mixing metaphors as much as the next bartender, but, ahem, the
"cat" in question when "skinning a cat" is a fish and not a feline.
Shane Rhyne
Maybe it's just me, but I think
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