Rockabilly HOF

1999-03-22 Thread vgs399
From news at country.com - Jackson, TN will host The Rockabilly Hall Of Fame. Groundbreaking slated for mid-September '99. Tera

Leadership Music Awards

1999-03-22 Thread vgs399
Looking over a list of the winners of the Leadership Musics Nashville City Music Awards which was held back on Feb. 10, '99, I see that the winner for Best Rock Album was The Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies for "Big Wheel". Does anyone know anything about this group, please? Other winners of note

Like A Virgin-Meat Purveyors Style

1999-03-22 Thread vgs399
I just read on Country Standard Time that The Meat Purveyors newest offering contains their renditions of three Madonna songs, among them "Like A Virgin". This is a joke, right? Please tell me this is a joke... Tera

Re: Like A Virgin-Meat Purveyors Style

1999-03-22 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 3/22/99 1:35:15 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just read on Country Standard Time that The Meat Purveyors newest offering contains their renditions of three Madonna songs, among them "Like A Virgin". This is a joke, right? Please tell me this is a

Re: The Blue Chip Radio Report 3/22/99

1999-03-22 Thread stuart
Jeff Wall wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Dwight Yoakam will appear in an upcoming TV commercial for Gap. He'll be singing Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". I think I saw this ad last night, although didn't notice Dwight in it, I suppose it was him singing. A weird bit

RE: Bending the strings

1999-03-22 Thread Dave Purcell
Jon Weisberger wrote: (there's a funny passage in the Country Guitar interview with the AOTD where he points out that he developed his cool bend licks because he was trying to copy White and didn't realize that Clarence was using the bender, just like Dale Potter developed his amazing

Re: The Blue Chip Radio Report 3/22/99

1999-03-22 Thread jon_erik
Stuart writes: hey, I like these blue chip reports. Who's gonna post em while Jeff is off defending us? I've sent 'em to the list two or three times when Jeff hasn't been around, as has Nancy Apple, I think. I don't mind doing it. --Jon Johnson

eBay heads-up: Jim Jesse

1999-03-22 Thread Jon Weisberger
I see that there's a copy of Jim Jesse's set of Chuck Berry covers, Berry Pickin' In The Country, for sale over on eBay. It's one of the albums that appears on the "Travesties: Albums Which Should Not Be Out Of Print Or Otherwise Might Make The ND-101" list at the tail end of the No Depression

Re: Clip: Flushed with Success(LONG)

1999-03-22 Thread Will Miner
Those poor folks in the music business ... As I read that article George posted, I kept wondering, is it 1977 all over again? I dont know much about the economics of the country labels of the time, but I do remember what was going on in the rawk world. Back in the later 70s, labels were

Re: new P/P2 baby (absolutely no twang or UT)

1999-03-22 Thread Masonsod
In a message dated 3/22/99 1:01:13 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry to do this over the PA, but I have a lot of good pals out there and I just wanted to let you all know that my wife had a 7 pound baby boy in the early hours of this morning, both doing well, tho the poor

Playlist: Tennessee Saturday Night #26

1999-03-22 Thread Shane S. Rhyne
Howdy, I'm still chucking these playlists over the wall. Could someone be so kind as to contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to let me know if they are actually making it to P2 land? Thanks much. Once I figure out what kind of P2 attachment short-circuited my e-mail box recently, I'll be happily

Playlist: The Fringe featuring Fred Eaglesmith

1999-03-22 Thread Shane S. Rhyne
Howdy, As evidenced by this week's play list, I am still experimenting a bit with the format for The Fringe. For the most part, I believe it's coming together nicely. I'll let y'all be the judge. This week's featured artist is Fred Eaglesmith. Fred will be appearing live in Knoxville on March

Re: Brooks at Bat

1999-03-22 Thread Bill Silvers
At 10:24 AM 3/22/1999 Susan Kowal forwarded: BROOKS GATHERS FIRST HIT, AND AT THE RIGHT PARK TO BOOT Brooks collected his first hit of spring training with a pinch-hit single in the second inning in an 11-8 loss to the White Sox. It was his 10th plate appearance of the spring. "It was a nice

Re: The Gram Parsons Tribute Concert

1999-03-22 Thread Phil Dennison
i just got a copy of Coal porters - The Gram parsosn tribute concert cd for my radio show. Track list: (Sweet) mental revenge Did Gram Parsons ever cover this? I know it's an old Mel Tillis cut that Clarence White and Gene Parsons just flat tore up on Nashville West. And how come

Nashville River Stages 4/30-5/2

1999-03-22 Thread Meshel
Looking good! The lineup has been announced, although no other details yet: Bare Jr, Bela Fleck, Ben Harper, Cheap Trick, Corey Harris, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Everclear, George Thorogood the Destroyers, Hole, Hootie, Isaac Hayes, Joe Ely, Jonny Lang, KC the Sunshine Band, moe, Patty Griffin,

SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Bill Silvers
I went to SXSW for the first time this past week. It was every bit as exciting, challenging and exasperating as I'd always read it was, but I'm looking forward to a repeat appearance. Rather than give my entire weekend's review, (which is why there's a fluff list) just thought I'd mention some

Re: SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Meshel
It was great to see Neko Case for the first time, though the sound problems were disappointing. When did Mike Lemon start playing with her and is it a "permanent" thing? this was their fourth gig together, and he's really excited about it. It's permanent as much as any gig in this crazy world

PLAYLIST - Monday Breakfast Jam: A Morning Drivetime Show 3/22/99 KRCL 91FM, SLC, UT

1999-03-22 Thread \Doug Young aka \\\The Iceman\\\\
Here is the playlist for Monday Breakfast Jam on KRCL 91FM, SLC, Ut for Mar. 22, 1998. Monday Breakfast Jam is an eclectic morning drivetime presentation totally programmed and present by me over KRCL 91FM in Salt Lake City, a non-profit, volunteer operated, listener support community radio

I really hate doing this......

1999-03-22 Thread Wynn Harris
I received this on Sunday, March 21 in the morning. Hopefully, when Charles (Sawtelle) was making the transition to his new life plane he passed over/thru Austin and enjoyed some of the great music he had been a part of during his life here on earth. It is with great regret to inform his

SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
Here's my report or most of what I remember: Best sets: Jim Roll backed by the Silos on Wedneday, Fred Eaglesmith Saturday afternoon at the Continental, the Schramms at Yarddog, Beaver Nelson in my living room Tuesday MVP: Walter Salas-Humara (who stole the award from Jonboy) for playing with at

Re: SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Wynn Harris
What I remember, by Wynn Harris What, where, who??? Don who? Only kidding. Hanging out with a bunch of P2ers for the first time, really, and having a blast. For a bunch of twang geeks, we sure know how to have a good freakin' time! Oh and then there was the music. Hadacol, Jim Roll,

Re: SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Melissa A. Garland
Best P2 moment: Melissa Garland proudly showing me her Zippy the Pinhead tatoo at the BBQ As a lurker, I am happy to have finally contributed something useful to the list. Now I feel the hangover was worth it. melissa

Merlefest lodging

1999-03-22 Thread Steve Gardner
If anyone out there has a reservation for Merlefest at a hotel that they are going to cancel can you write me first? I need one. Back to your regularly scheduled programming steve [EMAIL PROTECTED]

The Brooders (was:Re: SXSW)

1999-03-22 Thread Meshel
Michael Hall and Randy Franklin what band were they in previously? meshel n'vegas

Tom Waits at SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Bill Silvers
For anybody jealous of the P2 SXSW types, this was the event of the event, and I didn't hear about any of us getting in for it. Step up and testify if you did... Tom Waits Previews New Album In Rare Show Troubadour's concert was hottest ticket at South by

Danlee2's SXSW '99

1999-03-22 Thread Danlee2
Holy shit, I got mentioned in a Marie Arsenault post...my life is over! g Man...whatta time. Despite all concerns voiced hereabouts (and internally-I hadn't been back to SXSW since '91), it was very worth the trip. Warning; this is a long, sickeningly self-indulgent post. I just hope

Clip- New Jack Logan/Tourdates

1999-03-22 Thread Bill Silvers
Jack Logan Kicks Off Tour May 15 Buzz Me In Due May 11 Jack Logan has fine-tuned another batch of songs from his

Clip- Dwight Record/Tour

1999-03-22 Thread Bill Silvers
Yoakam Plans Best-Of Set, Tour A new album and tour are just some of the things that will be keeping Dwight Yoakam busy this spring. The prolific country artist is compiling a collection of his recent material

Re: Tom Waits at SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread marie arsenault
For anybody jealous of the P2 SXSW types, this was the event of the event, and I didn't hear about any of us getting in for it. Step up and testify if you did... Barry Mazor and Slim both had tickets, I believe. I'm sure they'll testify as soon as they recover. Didn't John Reide catch some of

Clip-More Waits

1999-03-22 Thread Bill Silvers
Grand Weepers and Grim Reapers In many ways, having Tom Waits as the unofficial headliner for South by Southwest 1999 was a no-win situation. With thousands of conference registrants jockeying for one of approximately 1,300 tickets -- music-savvy industry lifers who need

Re: Danlee2's SXSW '99

1999-03-22 Thread
-- On Mon, 22 Mar 1999 18:44:25 Danlee2 wrote: Serious cool stuff; while I'm gabbing away not paying attention, someone tells me to shut up and actually watch what's going on stage; Lucinda Williams just strolling up and singing a song withContinental Drifters? I can't remember. I

Clip-more Waits

1999-03-22 Thread Bill Silvers
A bit more jaded perspective... The Heart of Saturday Night I've got this ticket stub from last night, appropriately soaked and bent with bourbon from a cracked plastic cup, that I'm never gonna part with -- ever. If you are someone who would take the time to read this

SXSW (L-O-N-G)

1999-03-22 Thread JKellySC1
What a wild six days. I don't think I have ever had so much fun crammed into one week in my life. My feet hurt, my back aches, I am sleep deprived, but so full of great memories that it was worth every busy minute. Smilin' Jim's party kicked it off in style, and I have to agree with the host

FYI: Tut Taylor Norman Blake live online

1999-03-22 Thread Brad Bechtel
From Tut Taylor's excellent web site (now at http://www.tuttaylor.com): Tut Taylor and Norman Blake will get together for a LIVE! online concert "Pickin' in Earl's Kitchen" on Solid Gold Bluegrass (http://www.solidgoldbluegrass.com). The date for this first-of-its-kind event for Tut and Norman

Re: SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Jamie Swedberg
Hey everyone-- Well, I hate weaseldom as much as the next person (nearly had to kill some businessy-looking chick who elbowed her way in front of me at a show and, by way of explanation or excuse, flashed a goddamn BADGE at me). But oh my god, what a great time. Dan Bentele said it best--if you

Tom Waits Meets Matt Cook at SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Barry Mazor
Thought that title would get your attention.. Yes--I saw Tom Waits, as did Matt Cook, Slim Chance Kelly (as he's told ya), Jim Catalano and Tony Renner..there may have been more P2ers in there some place...Mr. Roy Kasten. making a completely unexpected appearance at SXSW, offered me 40 bucks

Thanks == Re: SXSW (L-O-N-G)

1999-03-22 Thread KATIEJOM
Hi all, Continued thanks for all those P2ers sharing SXSW stories with "the less fortunate." Sounds like a great time was had by all. The Tom Waits' clips have also been much appreciated. He's been one of my favorites for over 20yrs. Sounds like he's gotten even better with age. During the

Border Radio for 21MAR99

1999-03-22 Thread Rick Cornell
Border Radio, WXDU Duke University March 21, 1999 I Was Drunk - Alejandro Escovedo - Bourbonitis Blues Black Box - Jon Dee Graham - Summerland The Rain Won't Help You When It's Over - Whiskeytown - promo EP Underneath Your Wheels - The Pinetops - Above Ground and Vertical I Wish It Was Saturday

Repost: Elvis and Other Books

1999-03-22 Thread Barry Mazor
I posted this some weeks ago, but since Mr. Purcell asked--I have this chance to post two overlong pieces on the same day withoiut writitng so mucyh... Can't pass that up, eh? Barry Has anyone read volume II of Guralnick's bio yet? I keep meaning to go get a copy --junior Sure have. And

Re: The Brooders (was:Re: SXSW)

1999-03-22 Thread Jim Fagan
Michael Hall and Randy Franklin what band were they in previously? Austin's The Wild Seeds, which also had Kris McKay, and Fastball drummer Joey Shuffield. I love Mud, Lies, and Shame, their only release to make it on CD. meshel n'vegas -- Jim Fagan| AIX Build Architecture

PLAYLIST: Fear Whiskey 3/22/99

1999-03-22 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
This is the Fear Whiskey playlist for this week's show. Fear and Whiskey can be heard every Monday from 7-10pm ET on 88.3fm in Pittsburgh (a.k.a. Mitch's favorite city on the continent, a.k.a. the cherry on the icecream float) and on AudioActive, Winamp and pretty much every mp3-based program

Re: Danlee2's SXSW '99

1999-03-22 Thread Debnumbers
In a message dated 3/22/99 6:44:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: while I'm gabbing away not paying attention, someone tells me to shut up and actually watch what's going on stage; Lucinda Williams just strolling up and singing a song with That would be Hayseed

Re: Clip- New Jack Logan/Tourdates

1999-03-22 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 22-Mar-99 Re: Clip- New Jack Logan/To.. by [EMAIL PROTECTED] And by the way, the album is great but then I'm not very objective. And if the Possibilities ever get their own album out -- buy it! They're great! What's the release date, and are these