Every now and then, I have the good fortune of being sent a tape copy of a
new release by a friend in the business. My incredible fortune this time
around was hearing a copy of Scottie Sparks' self-titled cd.
Very good bluegrass, reminiscent of Clinch Mountain Country, yet Sparks'
vocals
At 02:44 AM 3/31/99 -0500, you wrote:
My incredible fortune this time
around was hearing a copy of Scottie Sparks' self-titled cd.
Any kin to big haired Larry Sparks? now THAT's somebody who knows how to sing!
Jeff Wall
http://www.twangzine.com The Webs least sucky music magazine
Me:
The reflex to say so and so
"sucks" is always so much more tempting than settling for saying, "that's
not my cup of tea." -- Terry Smith
Jeff Wall:
I don't see the difference. If I am reviewing a disc, and I can find
absolutely no redeeming value, and I say that it sucks, is that
Hi everyone,
Great news this week: the radio station of MIT (yup, that school with all the
smarties) is now available over the Internet (WMBR, 88.1). For anyone that has
ever lived close to the Boston/Cambridge area -- listen up Soron -- this is
like a dream come true!
The bad news: "Rockin'
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Although there are many great shows at the station, those of most interest
to
P2ers would be Wed 6-8am, Debbie Does Dallas; Sat 8-10am, Lost Highway; and
10-noon, Backwoods. These are all EST timeslots
hey, whack me in the head -- of course, "Three Ring Circus"
Kate writes:
Great news this week: the radio station of MIT (yup, that school with
all the smarties) is now available over the Internet (WMBR, 88.1). For
anyone that has ever lived close to the Boston/Cambridge area --
listen up Soron -- this is like a dream come true!
Yeah, I was
No, Scottie's not a relative of Larry's, at least not within spittin'
distance. His family's from Carter County, KY, though Scottie himself was
born around Dayton, OH, moving back to Carter County with the family in the
late 1980s.
Tera's right; it's a good album. Dwight McCall, of J.D. Crowe
Someone, a few weeks ago was asking about the British CMA. Apologies if
this has already been posted but I've been off list for several weeks
experiencing this Britsh judicial system at firsthand on jury duty.
So anyway here are the award winners
BRITISH
Male Vocalist Charlie Landsborough
Dr. Dave Purcell wrote:
No, I'm not a weasel, I got a promo copy used,
Well, per all that ranting last week about bootlegs and lost royalties, I
think you owe Ms. Barnett some dough. If you dont get a check in the
mail today your credentials on this list are going to go wayy down
At 8:42 AM -0500 on 3/31/99, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Although there are many great shows at the station, those of most
interest to
P2ers would be Wed 6-8am, Debbie Does Dallas; Sat 8-10am, Lost Highway; and
10-noon, Backwoods. These are all EST timeslots.
Good to hear, Kate, but all of these
In a message dated 3/31/1999 10:43:06 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Seriously, though, I'm jealous at everyone who's got this. I've been
looking for her first record for a year and nobody here in Denver seems
interested in stocking it.
Phonolux in Nashville has a
Sez Will Miner:
If we consider that Shania's
records are ...
majorly backed by big money because they are the perfect room spray that
can disinfect millions of homes ...
This is hilarious.
Kelly
Will the Thrill Miner wrote:
Well, per all that ranting last week about bootlegs and lost royalties, I
think you owe Ms. Barnett some dough. If you dont get a check in the
mail today your credentials on this list are going to go wayy down
the toilet.
After a few years on the list,
Are the SMB's alive and kicking? If so,
does anyone know how to contact them? One of Chicago's more respectable
venues (in other words, nobody I'm affiliated with) wants to know.
Thanks,
Kelly
No more Scud Mountain Boys, I'm
afraid to say. The closest you'll get is the Pernice Brothers, which contains
the same singer, only this time it's more pop oriented instead
of...slow.
There are two other incarnations with former Scuds
involved. One is King Radio, a record we at Tar
Joe Pernice broke up the band and released a fine,
fine, fine, fine record _Overcome by Happiness_
on SubPop, with his new, aptly-named group,
Pernice Brothers. I think their booking agent is a P2
member. I hear there's a new PB album coming this
year - psyched already.
Chris
--
On Wed, 31 Mar 1999, Kelly Kessler wrote:
Are the SMB's alive and kicking? If so, does anyone know how to contact them? One
of Chicago's more respectable venues (in other words, nobody I'm affiliated with)
wants to know.
Thanks,
Kelly
They are not. Joe Pernice disbanded the
On Tue, 30 Mar 1999, William T. Cocke wrote:
Now I'm fired up for the Corey Harris CD release show here
this Friday. They've been playing cuts off his new album
all week on the radio and it sounds like a winner.
It sure is. He really branches out on this one, but still remain deeply
On Wed, 31 Mar 1999, Andy Benham wrote:
INTERNATIONAL
Male Vocalist Vince Gill
Female Vocalist Reba McEntire
Group/Duo The Mavericks
Rising Star Dixie Chicks
Artist on an independent label Heather Myles
Bluegrass band Alison Krauss Union Station
Album _The Key_ Vince
On Wed, 31 Mar 1999, Hill, Christopher J wrote:
Joe Pernice broke up the band and released a fine,
fine, fine, fine record _Overcome by Happiness_
on SubPop, with his new, aptly-named group,
Pernice Brothers. I think their booking agent is a P2
member. I hear there's a new PB album
Of the Brit CMA "international" division awards, Don sez:
Which is a helluva lot better than what the American CMAs usually end up
with.
Ain't it the truth. It's weird how they do *so* much better, from a
quality standpoint. What explains this? Do they simply get less
industry pressure
Jeff Wallbanger wrote:
"If I am reviewing a disc, and I can find absolutely no redeeming
value, and I say that it sucks, is that not just my humble, or in my
case, not so fucking humble opinion?"
-- which generates a whole new internet catchphrase: IMNSFHO.
I was fortunate enough to be filling in as the vocalist for Blues
Hangover (featuring Deborah Coleman -- she's hot!) at the Carolina Blues Festival
in Greensboro last summer, and we followed Corey Harris and his band
-- they were awesome! Still, I gotta say that I like hime solo best
...
Del McCoury Stands Up for His
Genre
When Steve Earle got it in his head to
make a
bonafide bluegrass album, he didn't cut
any
Steve Earle Lets Loose on
Bluegrass and Country Music
You'd be a damn fool if you thought a
clean
and sober, suit-wearing, hair-combing,
-Original Message-
From: Carl Abraham Zimring [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Subject: PLAYLIST: Fear Whiskey 3/29/99
Music this week includes tracks from three bands who are playing April
17: Jim Roll the Deliberate Strangers at Pluto's, and the Sovines
who
play the Next
On Thu, 1 Apr 1999, Rob Russell wrote:
I was fortunate enough to be filling in as the vocalist for Blues
Hangover (featuring Deborah Coleman -- she's hot!) at the Carolina Blues
Festival in Greensboro last summer, and we followed Corey Harris and
his band -- they were awesome! Still, I
Jon on the surprisingly high "quality" music being recognized by the
Brit and Australian country music press, etc :
I suspect that there's an element of this. I remember reading an
article last year about some Nashville push that was going on in
Australia.
There is also a Brit /
On Wed, 31 Mar 1999, Matt Benz wrote:
[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Subject: PLAYLIST: Fear Whiskey
3/29/99
Music this week includes tracks from three bands who are
playing April 17: Jim Roll the Deliberate Strangers at Pluto's,
and the Sovines who play the Next Decade. If I can
Just a few observations about the fine show they did here last night-
-A three hour show, not counting the intermission. Tickets were $23
after the TicketBastard charge, but can't say you didn't get your
money's worth.
-Both Steve and Del fluffed lyrics on a couple of occasions, on their
own
Jason Carter's solo discs were priced at $17. I'd have certainly given
them $15 for the record, and fully intended to, but I couldn't find my
wallet when it came to the extra $2, which seemed a little gouge-y to
me. No offense- so I'm a piker.
You have to wonder how much Rounder is charging
-Original Message-
From: James Gerard Roll [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
I thought that the Sovines were LITERALLY playing the NEXT DECADE or I
would have scheduled my show on a different day. Damn . . .
[Matt Benz] Naw, that would be the Sovines: "Together Again"
tour, 2010,
On Wed, 31 Mar 1999, Matt Benz wrote:
[Matt Benz] Naw, that would be the Sovines: "Together Again"
tour, 2010, with all original members for the first time since 1999!
We'll all be swigging water and holding babies, discussing junk bonds,
hanging out with our aging model wives and
"Tar Hut Records" [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/31 1:53 PM
You have to wonder how much Rounder is charging them
for the discs...maybe the only way they can profit off it is to charge that
much..
Rounder's artist price is $6 a unit. I'd say they're making quite a profit...
Jim Nelson
Tar Hut Records wrote:
Jason Carter's solo discs were priced at $17. I'd have certainly given
them $15 for the record, and fully intended to, but I couldn't find my
wallet when it came to the extra $2, which seemed a little gouge-y to
me. No offense- so I'm a piker.
You have to wonder
Tar Hut Jeff quotes Bill and says:
Jason Carter's solo discs were priced at $17. I'd have certainly given
them $15 for the record, and fully intended to, but I couldn't find my
wallet when it came to the extra $2, which seemed a little gouge-y to
me. No offense- so I'm a piker.
You have
Looks like you early birds got the best rooms, as the Oak Grove Inn, the
official Home Away From Home of Twangfest, tells us there are no more rooms
available with two double beds for the weekend of June 10-13. They do have
rooms with one bed still available, so hop on it (1-800-OAK-GROV) if you
Joonyah:
There is also a Brit / Commonwealth magazine, which may be simply
titled "Country Music" (I forget), that I've seen a few copies of and
which always amazes me by how much it covers what *I* would consider
good country as opposed to HNC industry promo, etc
Country Music People.
CK-wan wrote:
-Local resident Iris Dement got the best crowd reaction of the night,
both on her duet with Steve Earle "I'm Still In Love With You", and
the Tom T. Hall cover (help me out here somebody?) she did. Del and
Ronnie can sing with the best, but Iris killed.
I'm guessing either
Jon Weisberger noted:
Bill also noted that they were asking $17 for The Family, which isn't on
Rounder, but on Ceili.
Right, which made me a little curiouser, though it's all business of course.
On the larger question, so to speak, bluegrassers not infrequently are
willing to pay top
Now where's that recipe for Tex-Mex Latkes??...
You use Mole instead of sour cream.
___
Mark Rubin
POB 49227, Austin TX 78765
http://markrubin.com
Someone asked about Dale's participation in last year's British CMA's. Best
I can remember he was nominated as Best Male Vocalist alongside Strait,
Jackson et al and actually won the Best Independent Artist Award, the same
as Heather won this year.
Mike Hays
http://www.TwangCast.com TM
The single is smoky cool and has been added to TwangCast and my regular FM
station playlist, can't wait to get my hands on the entire CD.
Mike Hays
http://www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry 24 X 7
Please Visit Then let us know what you think!
Mike Hays www.MikeHays.RealCountry.net
For the best
On the larger question, so to speak, bluegrassers not infrequently are
willing to pay top dollar at the record table for stuff they
could easily buy for less at retail in order to 1) feel better
about shaking and howdying with the artist (they may worry about the
artist feeling it's a waste
There is also a Brit / Commonwealth magazine, which may be simply
titled "Country Music" (I forget), that I've seen a few copies of and
which always amazes me by how much it covers what *I* would
consider good country as opposed to HNC industry promo, etc
Country Music People.
The
In a message dated 3/31/1999 3:27:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This is early notice, I know... but we're leaving on tour tomorrow
morning, and dammit, I'll be gone all April.
BUT...if you're a Bay Area-ite, do NOT miss this show!
Wednesday, May 19 at
Jon Weisberger wrote:
Even at $15 it's usually a
couple of bucks over the lowest available price...
So a markup to $17 isn't uncommon? Hmm.And I was ready and
willing to give $15, but I was taken aback at $17.
I guess that $15's where the old "indifference curve" flattens out for
On Wed, 31 Mar 1999, Jerry Curry wrote:
NP: Mandy Barnett's first release - and if the 2nd is better than this
one, color me impressed!
You are not gonna *believe* how much better it is. Imagine every song *at
least* as good as her version of "Planet Of Love," and many of 'em
surpassing her
This from the current LA Weekly. Everything evil you've ever believed about
the record biz is true, according to this, at least. Pretty amazing stuff. --
Neal Weiss
---
The Suit
An Anonymous Executive Talks
by Sarah Luck Pearson
"Youre writing about dropping bands, right?" says a
Mark:
Now where's that recipe for Tex-Mex Latkes??...
You use Mole instead of sour cream.
Of course, how could I forget!? Have a good one, everbody...
Off to start those matzoh balls. I will have a matzoh ball cookoff
with anyone on the list, btw. Mine are the fluffiest in the land
Neal, Thanks for posting that article. Hell of a world we live in and
industry some of us work in.
Mike Hays
http://www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry 24 X 7
Please Visit Then let us know what you think!
Mike Hays www.MikeHays.RealCountry.net
For the best country artist web hosting,
Everything evil you've ever believed about
the record biz is true, according to this, at least.
Yeah, so much so you wonder whether the piece is legit
TL
I can't believe I said all those things to her and she printed it. Jeez. I
thought it was some college student doing a paper...
-Original Message-
From: Todd Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: your
Everything evil you've ever believed about
the record biz is true, according to this, at least.
Yeah, so much so you wonder whether the piece is legit
Well, I can vouche for LA Weekly being a credible journalistic voice. (I used
to write for them, how could they not be? g) Heads
-Local resident Iris Dement got the best crowd reaction of the night,
both on her duet with Steve Earle "I'm Still In Love With You", and the
Tom T. Hall cover (help me out here somebody?) she did. Del and Ronnie
can sing with the best, but Iris killed.
"I miss a lot of trains". i love the way
On Wed, 31 Mar 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well, I can vouche for LA Weekly being a credible journalistic voice. (I
used to write for them, how could they not be? g) Heads would roll in
the halls of that there publication if this article was a fraud.
Well, it wouldn't surprise me if it
Neal Weiss writes:
Well, I can vouche for LA Weekly being a credible journalistic voice.
(I used to write for them, how could they not be? g) Heads would
roll in the halls of that there publication if this article was a fraud.
Yeah, I remember when I used to think the same thing about
Well, it wouldn't surprise me if it was real. Then again, I'm a cynical
bastard.g BTW Neal, what's the cover date for that issue? Just
curious.--don
Vol 21, Number 18, March 26-April 1. It's part of a special music issue that
also includes a great story on the rise and fall of one-time
In a message dated 3/31/99 9:43:47 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've been
looking for her first record for a year and nobody here in Denver seems
interested in stocking it.
Dang. I saw it at the Austin Record Convention this weekend for $2, in the
special promo
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 31-Mar-99 Re: your worst
fears realized by "Jon E. Johnson"@juno.co
But it *is* an interesting piece, if true. Now I'm wracking my
brain trying to figure out who the anonymous executive might be. Any
irresponsible theories anyone?
Seems like
But it *is* an interesting piece, if true. Now I'm wracking my
brain trying to figure out who the anonymous executive might be. Any
irresponsible theories anyone?
I tried to find out from my Weekly connex. Was told that even the publisher
wasn't divulging. Think major label with
At 02:53 PM 3/31/99 -0600, CK wrote:
I'm guessing either I miss alot of Trains, which is on the Tom T Hall
Project or I washed my face in the morning dew which she did in
Nashville.
And Bill replied:
Bingo. "I Washed My Face in the Morning Dew".
Let me chime in and confirm it was "Morning
Neal writes:
I tried to find out from my Weekly connex. Was told that even the
publisher wasn't divulging. Think major label with smaller roster,
right? At least it has to be a bigger player if he's making seven
figures and answering to people who make eight or nine. What
about pre-merger
whew!
I guess I'll stick with my little homespun Vermont Beef Farm label where my
biggest gripe is that she didn't do as much radio promotion as I hoped because
the calves were being born.
Must be a lot of damaged musicians walking around those battle fields. God
bless 'em.
- Elena Skye
On Wed, 31 Mar 1999, Jon E. Johnson wrote:
There are a bunch of clues littered throughout the article.
Indeed there are. I'd rule out some of the labels Jon mentioned though
and focus on the ones whose presidents are based in LA. I doubt the LA
writer flew out to New York or
Vol 21, Number 18, March 26-April 1. It's part of a special music issue
that
also includes a great story on the rise and fall of one-time local buzz
band
Mary's Danish. Actually, it's some of the best music journalism that
paper's
done in some time.
NW
So, what DID ever happen to the Danish,
From the newly updated ICE website. Highly subjective snipping, use at
own risk:
April 6: Fountains of Wayne Utopia Parkway (Atlantic)
Carl Sonny Leyland (from Fly-Rite Boys) Im Wise (HMG)
April 13: Mike Ness (Social Distortion leader) Cheating at Solitaire
(ICE #145) (Time
Bomb)
Tom Petty
In a message dated 3/31/1999 7:53:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
And I'll also dutifully report that Earle dedicated
"Copperhead Road" to the guy who ceaslessly hollered for it all evening
long
-- quote: "Here you go, asshole." Y'know, I can't in my wildest dreams
Notes early bird Owen:
Wednesday, May 19 at Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco -- Buck Owens and
Red Meat. What an honor; I'm really, really excited!
Man, a dream show! Congrats! I saw Buck with Dwight a few years back (no,
no one needs to write in reminding us what year that was) and it was a
Jack says:
I'd have to say that young Mr. McCoury (isn't he a recent IBMA
mando guy of the year?) makes Steve -- and probably a lot of others
who'd make greater claims for their playing than Steve ever would
-- look pretty ham-fisted.
Ronnie's pretty well got a lock on that award, having
Many folks blasted me for not giving a heads up about this last year so here
goes. . .
This Saturday night at the 40 Watt is the Merle Haggard Birthday Party. All
Merle songs all night. I don't have the complete line-up but last year it
included The Hot Burritos, The Starroom Boys, Kevn Kinney
At 6:28 PM -0400 on 3/31/99, Jon E. Johnson wrote:
Yeah, I remember when I used to think the same thing about the
Boston Globe. "The Globe? Make up stories? It'll never happen"
Oh, we were innocent then! We had a song in our hearts and a spring in
our step!
Have any reporters made
At 6:28 PM -0400 on 3/31/99, Jon E. Johnson wrote:
Yeah, I remember when I used to think the same thing about the
Boston Globe. "The Globe? Make up stories? It'll never happen"
Oh, we were innocent then! We had a song in our hearts and a spring in
our step!
Have any
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