Re: Going, going, gone

1999-04-02 Thread Danlee2
Well I, for one, will really miss your sorry ass. Remember to duck, and that we love ya man. dan bentele == == "There is only the Twang. The Twang shall set you free." (Jeff Wall) "Us Americans didn't climb to the

RIAA Diamond Award

1999-04-02 Thread vgs399
Read that the RIAA is initiating a "Diamond" award for those albums certified 10 million or more sold. Currently eligible in the country category are...you guessed it...Brooks, Twain and Kenny Rogers. I remember when the term "platinum" came out and that was a major feat for a recording artist.

Re: Austin Friday and Saturday night

1999-04-02 Thread Best Brent
The Truckers er at me house at this very moment smokin' pot n' drinkin' beer. This is every thing i ever started playin' in bands fer. By the way, they didn't lose a tranny, it was merely a fan clutch ('bout $60 vs. $600-$900) but that still ain't no excuse not to go see one of the best fookin'

Ooh, baby, go all the way... (non-twang)

1999-04-02 Thread Jon E. Johnson
No twang here, but I know that there are more than a few fans of power pop on P2, nonetheless. Word from the Posies list yesterday was that the Raspberries are going to be touring this summer with the original lineup (who are currently in rehearsals), along with the Knack and, on some

Re: Mary Lou Lord (was awwwww...)

1999-04-02 Thread Greg Harness
So anyway, Nancy sez: I love her Shake Sugaree song. I can really relate to the line "everything's down in pawn" Shake Sugaree is the best cut on the record and also, interestingly enough, the only tune not penned by Ms Lord herself. Got No Shadow is no great record, but still I find Some

Dale Watson Report?

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
Hi all, Anyone see Dale in NY? 'Fess up, all reviews appreciated. Kate

Re: Big Labels Dropping Bands

1999-04-02 Thread Dave Purcell
Jon Johnson wrote: Amen. A band that probably doesn't have a bad record in 'em. Yes they do. Copperolis was awful -- a plodding tuneless mess. I rarely sell records back, and that one went to the used bin in under two weeks. Just awful. But the rest of their output is stunning. Nothing

Trisha and the Snuffleupagus sp?

1999-04-02 Thread BARNARD
Hey, Trisha was pretty cool on Sesame Street this morning! I think she was flirting with that new puppet, whatever it's name is Does Bobby know about this? sheesh --junior

Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots

1999-04-02 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 1-Apr-99 Re: Kelly Willis calling th.. by Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] The song choices are often weak. A couple of the originals are good, but I get to wishing there was a producer there to separate the wheat from the chaff. I disagree. I think she

RE: Trisha and the Snuffleupagus sp?

1999-04-02 Thread Jon Weisberger
Hey, Trisha was pretty cool on Sesame Street this morning! I think she was flirting with that new puppet, whatever it's name is That may be, but she told Crook Chase that she had really looked forward to working with Grover. Asked which G-man she'd rather do her next duet with - Garth

BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Bill Gribble
I give up trying to look at the applications and figure out which one is which. There are these songs, they are on a record, I want to collect the big $$$ when they break the Top 40, and I have no publishing affiliation... which one of these do I pick, and which forms do I fill out? Thanks,

Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread James Gerard Roll
Flip a coin. I did BMI . . . -jim On 1 Apr 1999, Bill Gribble wrote: I give up trying to look at the applications and figure out which one is which. There are these songs, they are on a record, I want to collect the big $$$ when they break the Top 40, and I have no publishing

Chicago Content: Butch Hancock at FitzGerald's

1999-04-02 Thread TW Mohr
Haven't seen Linda Ray's Chicago Calendar lately, so I thought I might pass this info along to the Chicago area: Tues,4/6 Special Show! A special performance by Butch Hancock plus Sam Pacetti and Chris Kaye 8:00 show /$6 Also coming to

Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Dave Purcell
Bill Gribble wrote: I give up trying to look at the applications and figure out which one is which. There are these songs, they are on a record, I want to collect the big $$$ when they break the Top 40, and I have no publishing affiliation... which one of these do I pick, and which forms

Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I give up trying to look at the applications and figure out which one is which. There are these songs, they are on a record, I want to collect the big $$$ when they break the Top 40, and I have no publishing affiliation... which one of these do I pick, and which

RE: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Jon Weisberger
BMI was created in large part because ASCAP refused to deal with composers in, ah, trailer park types of music - hillbilly, race, etc. That's why so much of the country stuff you see is BMI. On the other hand, ASCAP has a program already in place whose purpose is to compensate for

Re: bassist sought

1999-04-02 Thread kip martin
hi i know, i know, im beating this into the ground, and i apologize...but im still looking for a bassist for an alt.country band. we need somone who is: - a FENDER-style bass player. no six string alembics, please. - experienced w/ americana (honky-tonk, rockabilly, etc.). - able to handle

No Twang, lots of stories -- Al Kooper - Brookline Booksmith - April6th

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
Hi all, just got wordthe master of in-your-face cynicism, in person (Boston area): [Unable to display image] Al Kooper · Backstage Passes Backstabbing Bastards · Tues., April 6, 7pm. Kooper, Berklee College of Music professor and founding member of Blood, Sweat Tears, discusses his

Re: Austin Friday and Saturday night

1999-04-02 Thread Jennifer Sperandeo
YES. GO. They we;re great when they came last time and this trip you can probably buy a copy of their new CD. I'll be there. xojns np: new backsliders -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "passenger side" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Austin Friday and Saturday night Date: Thu, Apr 1, 1999,

Chicago's Margasak on Steve Del

1999-04-02 Thread Bob Soron
STEVE EARLE THE DEL MCCOURY BAND at the Vic, March 25 By Peter Margasak The first few times I listened to "The Mountain," the new album Steve Earle recorded with the Del McCoury Band, I couldn't stop thinking what poor use he'd made of the group he himself calls the "best bluegrass band

Re: Sapnkers dates

1999-04-02 Thread Bob Soron
At 9:43 PM -0500 on 4/1/99, Moran/Vargo wrote: Yeah, and they just happen to jump right over Philadelphia as well. g But two nights in Pittsburgh! And two in Chicago! They were great (if amplified) at a brief outdoor show this past summer, and I'm looking forward to seeing them in their

Re: Kelly Willis article in Nashville Scene

1999-04-02 Thread Bob Soron
At 1:59 PM -0800 on 4/1/99, Don Yates wrote: At this point, Willis has left her early rockabilly influences behind. In search of a more mature sound, she has chosen to record songs about searching for love, for identity, for a reason for being. I'll heave a Tom Ekeberg Memorial Sigh here. Bob

Re: Austin Friday and Saturday night

1999-04-02 Thread Jennifer Sperandeo
did they play that song "Toom Much Sex, Too Little jesus" - they played that in my living room while I washed dishes and putting laundry away. Are you coming down for the Austin show? Jenni Sperandeo Jacknife! 8711 Burnet Road, Suite A-14 Austin TX 78757 512-453-6122 phone 512-453-6502 fax

Re: Chicago's Margasak on Steve Del

1999-04-02 Thread Cheryl Cline
The difference between Me Margasak: Margasak: Despite Earle's declared love for bluegrass and his close identification with Texas country-rock bards like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, he's always played far more rock than country from his wonderfully bombastic 1988 breakthrough album,

Re: Old Time CD

1999-04-02 Thread James Nelson
this may be of interest to some of you jim n. Ray Alden [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/02 10:58 AM Dear Friends of Old Time Music, The Chubby Dragon label is proud to announce the release of a new and significant old time music CD; "The Brandywine Mountain Music Convention." It contains over 70

Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread Jerald Corder
I want one of those damn 7" Meat Purv records with all the Madonna songs. Where can I get one other than at one of your sinful shows at the Hole? Jerald

Swingin' Doors 4/1/99

1999-04-02 Thread Don Yates
The first hour of last night's show is once again already up on the KCMU web page, thanks to the speedy KCMU webmaster. Check it out at: http://www.kcmu.org/listen.htm You'll hear new songs from the Old 97s, the Pinetops, Dwight Yoakam, Sheri Barr Walker and others, along with some cool old

Re: Dale Watson Report?

1999-04-02 Thread Mike Hays
Kate writes: Anyone see Dale in NY? 'Fess up, all reviews appreciated. I didn't see the NY show last night but I will be opening for him tonite and hanging around til the very end so I'll drop a report here tomorrow. Mike Hays http://www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry 24 X 7 Please Visit Then

Re: No Twang, lots of stories -- Al Kooper 6th

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The twang content would be that he produced the Shaver album "Tramp on your Street" in 1993. What a 40-year career he's had! From writing the insipid "Who Wants to Buy This Diamond Ring" for Gary Lewis the Playboys in 1965, his late '60s recordings with

Re: No Twang, lots of stories -- Al Kooper 6th

1999-04-02 Thread John Patterson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The twang content would be that he produced the Shaver album "Tramp on your Street" in 1993. What a 40-year career he's had! From writing the insipid "Who Wants to Buy This Diamond Ring" for Gary Lewis the Playboys in 1965,

Re: No Twang, lots of stories -- Al Kooper 6th

1999-04-02 Thread Tucker Eskew
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The twang content would be that he (RS Field) produced the Shaver album "Tramp on your Street" in 1993. Sorry! Kooper did not produce the "Tramp" album, As a Bobby (RS) Fields fan (Webb Wilder, Sonny Landreth) I wuz wonderin'Can anybody tell us why

Re: Big Labels Dropping Bands

1999-04-02 Thread Chadborne
Amen. A band that probably doesn't have a bad record in 'em. They had a brilliant track on last year's "Velvet Goldmine" soundtrack called "The Whole Shebang," which came across as equal parts GLB and "Hunky Dory"-era Bowie. For my money one of the best songs to come out last year that

RE: No Twang, lots of stories -- Al Kooper 6th

1999-04-02 Thread Jon Weisberger
More importantly g, it's not "Who Wants To Buy This Diamond Ring," it's "This Diamond Ring" ("this diamond ring doesn't shine for me anymore..."). Those guys were right up there with Dino, Desi Billy. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/

Re: Big Labels Dropping Bands

1999-04-02 Thread jon_erik
Michael Berick writes: I'll second that. "The Whole Sheband" was a song that always perked up my ears and made my toes tap when it played on KCRW down here. it perfectly recalled the glam era without souding like a weak parody. This also reminds me that I never picked up the soundtrack. And

Re: No Twang, lots of stories -- Al Kooper 6th

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
In a message dated 4/2/1999 12:50:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry! should have checked before I fired off the email. Kooper did not produce the "Tramp" album, but he did play organ and piano on it. whew...thought I'd lost my touch (being a HUGE Shaver fan

Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Tiffany Suiters
At 06:23 PM 4/1/99 -0600, you wrote: I give up trying to look at the applications and figure out which one is which. There are these songs, they are on a record, I want to collect the big $$$ when they break the Top 40, and I have no publishing affiliation... which one of these do I pick, and

Re: Ooh, baby, go all the way... (non-twang)

1999-04-02 Thread William F. Silvers
Jon E. Johnson wrote: No twang here, but I know that there are more than a few fans of power pop on P2, nonetheless. Word from the Posies list yesterday was that the Raspberries are going to be touring this summer with the original lineup (who are currently in rehearsals), along with

Re: Dale Watson Report?

1999-04-02 Thread RoCogs
In a message dated 99-04-02 12:26:42 EST, you write: Kate writes: Anyone see Dale in NY? 'Fess up, all reviews appreciated. I didn't see the NY show last night but I will be opening for him tonite and hanging around til the very end so I'll drop a report here tomorrow. Mike Hays

Kooper's Address, was== Re: No Twang, lots of stories -- Al Kooper6th

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
In a message dated 4/2/1999 1:13:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: More importantly g, it's not "Who Wants To Buy This Diamond Ring," it's "This Diamond Ring" ("this diamond ring doesn't shine for me anymore..."). Those guys were right up there with Dino, Desi Billy.

RE: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Nicholas Petti
-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tiffany SuitersSent: Friday, April 02, 1999 10:37 AMTo: passenger sideSubject: Re: BMI vs. ASCAP? At 06:23 PM 4/1/99 -0600, you wrote:I give up trying to look at the

Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Joe Gracey
Dave Purcell wrote: I seem to remember reading that it's hard to get into ASCAP unless you're a little more established, whereas BMI takes anyone. I don't think that is true. They both take anybody with the dough to sign up. The history of the two is this: ASCAP was the original New York

more info Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
Joe writes: (BTW, none of this has anything whatsoever to do with publishing. Bug Music is a publisher. BMI and ASCAP are "performing rights societies" which serve as collection agencies for performance royalties only, send them to the publishers and writers, and deduct 1% of your

Re: Clip: RIAA's 1998 Consumer Profile

1999-04-02 Thread Cheryl Cline
Dan Lee wrote: Gender: Continuing the trend from last year, women accounted for a higher percentage of units purchased than men (51.3% vs. 48.7%). really? Does that look funny to anyone else? Well... isn't that about the difference in actual numbers between women and men in the U.S.?

Re: more info Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Jon Weisberger
At 02:22 PM 4/2/99 , [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe writes: (BTW, none of this has anything whatsoever to do with publishing. Bug Music is a publisher. BMI and ASCAP are "performing rights societies" which serve as collection agencies for performance royalties only, send them to the

RE: No Twang, lots of stories -- Al Kooper 6th

1999-04-02 Thread louicm
On Fri, 2 Apr 1999, Jon Weisberger wrote: More importantly g, it's not "Who Wants To Buy This Diamond Ring," it's "This Diamond Ring" ("this diamond ring doesn't shine for me anymore..."). Those guys were right up there with Dino, Desi Billy. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY

RE: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Ph. Barnard
Sorry if I missed it if it was posted, but could someone post the web address for Bug? I've always wondered about them and this thread has made me want to find our more about it... Thanks, --junior

Re: more info Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, they both publish and administer - which is to act on behalf of a publisher, following up with BMI, ASCAP, the HFA, etc. to collect royalties that these agencies have collected, and also, as the interview notes, to pitch songs and other publishing-type

Re: Austin Friday and Saturday night

1999-04-02 Thread Debnumbers
Well, tell Patterson and crew Deb Sommer said hi! Glad it wasn't a transmission. I wondered how they got it fixed so quick. Have fun at the shows tonight. Wish I was back in Austin. Deb

Re: Clip: RIAA's 1998 Consumer Profile

1999-04-02 Thread Ph. Barnard
Like Cheryl, I'd love to see a more comprehensive breakdown of gender demographics in the contemporary music market... Anyone know where such figures could be had? Also, Cheryl suspects: I suspect that more men are obsessive collectors, Hmmm. I thought it was an established fact that men

Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry if I missed it if it was posted, but could someone post the web address for Bug? I've always wondered about them and this thread has made me want to find our more about it... Thanks, --junior Here it is: http://www.bugmusic.com/ Kate

RE: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Jon Weisberger
Sorry if I missed it if it was posted, but could someone post the web address for Bug? http://www.bugmusic.com . Be forewarned that the front page leads off with a news item about Bug artists The Dixie Chicks. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread James Gerard Roll
What Joe said. This is my understanding too. You pay the fee they collect the royalties. Which is why (in the 1990's-2000's) I say flip a coin. And yes Bug is a publisher . . . -jim On Fri, 2 Apr 1999, Joe Gracey wrote: Dave Purcell wrote: I seem to remember reading that it's

Re: Austin Friday and Saturday night

1999-04-02 Thread Debnumbers
In a message dated 4/2/99 11:55:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: did they play that song "Toom Much Sex, Too Little jesus" - they played that in my living room while I washed dishes and putting laundry away. Are you coming down for the Austin show? It's on the new

RE: Clip: RIAA's 1998 Consumer Profile

1999-04-02 Thread Jon Weisberger
Like Cheryl, I'd love to see a more comprehensive breakdown of gender demographics in the contemporary music market... Anyone know where such figures could be had? Start at http://www.riaa.com ; they've got a page's worth of more detailed figures from the 1998 Consumer Profile (including

Forward: Internet B92 Serbian radio station shuts down

1999-04-02 Thread TW Mohr
Not sure if this has been reported here. Subject: FC: Internet B92 Serbian radio station shuts down Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 14:00:50 -0500 From: Declan McCullagh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pressrelease Radio B92 Amsterdam,

RE: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Jon Weisberger
Well, here's an interesting observation of differences between ASCAP and BMI, with the caution that it is now two years old, and things may have changed since then; I've removed names but the gist is pretty clear. After spending a better part of my Sunday morning reading the posts from the past

Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots

1999-04-02 Thread Robert Wray
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 09:48:46 -0500 (EST) From: Carl Abraham Zimring [EMAIL PROTECTED] Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 1-Apr-99 Re: Kelly Willis calling th.. by Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] The song choices are often weak. A couple of the originals are good, but I

RE: Clip: RIAA's 1998 Consumer Profile

1999-04-02 Thread Ph. Barnard
Thanks for those sources, Jon. I'm going to check them out. --junior

re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread Cherilyn diMond
Thanks guys... I think the winner is "More Record Titles About Chickens." Oy. --cherilyn.

Drake (Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots)

1999-04-02 Thread Ndubb
Soron writes: As a minor Drake fan(atic), Which reminds me, any minor or major Drake fan want to offer up a good starting point into that artist's catalog? I need to go buy yet another CD that I've never gonna have enough time to appreciate to its fullest. Sigh... Neal Weiss

Re: Drake (Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots)

1999-04-02 Thread James Gerard Roll
On Fri, 2 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which reminds me, any minor or major Drake fan want to offer up a good starting point into that artist's catalog? I need to go buy yet another CD that I've never gonna have enough time to appreciate to its fullest. Sigh... Oh my fucking God does

Re: Drake (Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots)

1999-04-02 Thread jon_erik
Neal Weiss writes: Which reminds me, any minor or major Drake fan want to offer up a good starting point into that artist's catalog? I need to go buy yet another CD that I've never gonna have enough time to appreciate to its fullest. Sigh... Yeah, there's a real nice single-disc best-of

Re: Drake (Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots)

1999-04-02 Thread Ph. Barnard
Speaking of, has anyone read that biography of Drake that's around these days. Being cheap, I haven't bothered to skim one of those expensive-looking hardcovers I see everywhere. But I will probably consider it when remainder / paperback time rolls around... --junior

Re: Drake (Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots)

1999-04-02 Thread William F. Silvers
James Roll wrote: On Fri, 2 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which reminds me, any minor or major Drake fan want to offer up a good starting point into that artist's catalog? I need to go buy yet another CD that I've never gonna have enough time to appreciate to its fullest. Sigh...

Re: Drake (Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots)

1999-04-02 Thread John Magee
Ahhh . . . a chance to wax on the wonderful work of Nick Drake. None captures the twisted personal beauty of despair quite like him. You can truly hear him sinking into the end of his life on record. You can't go wrong with any of the discs. The compilation, "Way to Blue", is a great and

Roger Miller Box Set (was: Drake...)

1999-04-02 Thread Ph. Barnard
Bill: n.p. Roger Miller box, disc1 Oooh! Now we're talking... How is that set? Are there relatively straight tonkers, etc. on there, before the full-blown sixties style sets in? I've seen that thing in stores but have never taken the time to check it out.

Re: Drake (Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots)

1999-04-02 Thread James Gerard Roll
On Fri, 2 Apr 1999, William F. Silvers wrote: Nah, I bought FIVE LEAVES LEFT and I like it, but the corner hasn't been turned into fanaticism yet. I don't think I would have turned the corner ever with Five Leaves Left. Definitely either Bryter Layter (orchestrated) or Pink Moon (solo).

Re: Drake (Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots)

1999-04-02 Thread James Gerard Roll
On Fri, 2 Apr 1999, John Magee wrote: sweet for the song. "A troubled cure/ for a troubled mind" just doesn't sit right unless sung by the spooked Mr. Drake. "Time has told me you're a rare rare find a troubled cure for a troubled mind" fully agree. This is among my top two or three

Re: bassist sought

1999-04-02 Thread Erin Snyder
Hi, Kip - I fit the bill and was considering answering your first plea, however I live in Pittsburgh, PA. How far is that from your area? If it's within a two-hour radius, it might be something to consider, especially if you're having trouble finding someone and may want a temporary player to

RE: Roger Miller Box Set (was: Drake...)

1999-04-02 Thread Jon Weisberger
A few honkers, like the much discussed Lock Stock Teardrops, but not much. Has some of his classics (such as Invitation to The Blues) as cut by Miller in...um..early 70's? 1970, also for Smash. As Rich Kienzle says in the notes to The Best Of Roger Miller, Volume One: Country Tunesmith,

OHMYGOD!

1999-04-02 Thread Erin Snyder
OH, GOD! OH, GOD! I'm so sorry!! That long attachment and everythingOh, woe is me. Guess I'm getting booted to the "ignore" file. Really, a million apologies everyone. Gosh, and my first post in months yet. Ohhh...Ohhh... *moan* Erin

Re: Roger Miller Box Set (was: Drake...)

1999-04-02 Thread Dave Purcell
Ok, so I'm Roger Miller-less and I've been meaning to correct that -- where's the best place to start? Thanks, Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com

RE: Roger Miller Box Set (was: Drake...)

1999-04-02 Thread Ph. Barnard
Matt says: A few honkers, like the much discussed Lock Stock Teardrops, but not much. Has some of his classics (such as Invitation to The Blues) as cut by Miller in...um..early 70's? I think. But sticks to mainly to the 60's Smash years. Well fill me in here. Did Miller record much or

Re: Offlist ==Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
yup, I'm having a banner day, sorry!

Re: OHMYGOD!

1999-04-02 Thread Ph. Barnard
Don't worry, Erin. We're way too quick for the old "attachment" scam. I just deleted that one without looking g. Good to see you on the list, though. --junior

Re: OHMYGOD!

1999-04-02 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
Erin, I'm just amazed that you're offering to join yet another band. For those of you who aren't aware, it is a violation of Pittsburgh's municipal code to start a twang band that does not have Erin Snyder playing bass in it. The Strangers are OK because she's an emeritus member, but I think

Re: Drake (Re: Kelly Willis calling the shots)

1999-04-02 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
On the "me too" front, all Nick Drake is good. My favorite is the very spare _Pink Moon_, but _Way to Blue_ is an ideal introduction. Carl Z.

Re: Roger Miller Box Set (was: Drake...)

1999-04-02 Thread William F. Silvers
Junior asked: Bill: n.p. Roger Miller box, disc1 Oooh! Now we're talking... How is that set? Are there relatively straight tonkers, etc. on there, before the full-blown sixties style sets in? I've seen that thing in stores but have never taken the time to check it out. Matt Benz:

Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread Jeff Weiss
At 11:14 AM 4/2/99 -0600, you wrote: I want one of those damn 7" Meat Purv records with all the Madonna songs. Where can I get one other than at one of your sinful shows at the Hole? It's on Bloodshot. Waterloo? Favorite mail order source? Begging on 6th and Congress? Jeff

RE: Roger Miller Box Set (was: Drake...)

1999-04-02 Thread Matt Benz
Go to your local used vinyl store. Find at least Miller's first four Smash albums. They sound great and are a cool addition to anyone's collection. You can still get em cheap, too! Or, if you are partial to cd's, get the box set, or the two volume (sold sep.) set from Smash: COuntry Tunesmith

RE: Roger Miller Box Set (was: Drake...)

1999-04-02 Thread Matt Benz
Nope. He made a few recordings, but was generally unsuccessful as a recording artist until Dang Me...I think the early recordings are mostly early 60's, maybe a couple from the late late 50's, but he was a songwriter and backup musician during those years. -Original Message- From: Ph.

Re: bassist sought

1999-04-02 Thread Dutch
Where do you live? D -- From: kip martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: bassist sought Date: Friday, April 02, 1999 10:16 AM hi i know, i know, im beating this into the ground, and i apologize...but im still looking for a bassist for an

ASCAP, BMI, etc (long? but of course!)

1999-04-02 Thread Jacob London
Thought I'd add a few points to this discussion. I'd agree that there isn't much difference between the two societies, as far as I can tell. They do use different sampling methods to determine who gets paid what. And this can make a difference in some cases. At one time, I think BMI did a better

Re: more info Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Joe Gracey
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe writes: (BTW, none of this has anything whatsoever to do with publishing. Bug Music is a publisher. BMI and ASCAP are "performing rights societies" which serve as collection agencies for performance royalties only, send them to the publishers and

Re: ASCAP, BMI, etc (long? but of course!)

1999-04-02 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 2-Apr-99 ASCAP, BMI, etc (long? but .. by Jacob [EMAIL PROTECTED] At one time, I think BMI did a better job surveying smaller radio stations and college stations FWIW, BMI surveys WRCT's playlists and ASCAP does not. And Jacob, that web site you're

Re: PLAYLIST: Coomon Thread 3/21/99

1999-04-02 Thread Fred Boenig
hey jen, I do give them directly to him, That why they get played! I put them in a Brown Paper Bag ! fredster

Re: PLAYLIST: Coomon Thread 3/21/99

1999-04-02 Thread Jennifer Sperandeo
find more like him to do shows! xojns -- From: Fred Boenig [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "passenger side" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PLAYLIST: Coomon Thread 3/21/99 Date: Fri, Apr 2, 1999, 4:39 AM hey jen, I do give them directly to him, That why they get played! I put them in a Brown

RE: Roger Miller Box Set (was: Drake...)

1999-04-02 Thread Jon Weisberger
Or, if you are partial to cd's, get the box set, or the two volume (sold sep.) set from Smash: COuntry Tunesmith and one I think called Best of. Best Of, Golden Hits, etc. are widely available and cheap, and, IMO, the "duh" starting point for Miller as a performer - after all, these songs

Re: A couple of things

1999-04-02 Thread RoCogs
In a message dated 99-04-01 21:13:23 EST, you write: I'll tell you what, as a matter of personal preference I'll take 5 minutes of Dolly singing gospel standards with Alison Krauss and Suzanne Cox over Trio I and II put together, and you can throw in III, IV, V and VI to boot. wow sounds

Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 4/2/99 9:15:40 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There are these songs, they are on a record, I want to collect the big $$$ when they break the Top 40, and I have no publishing affiliation... which one of these do I pick, and which forms do I fill out?

Re: Roger Miller Box Set (was: Drake...)

1999-04-02 Thread Terry A. Smith
Ok, so I'm Roger Miller-less and I've been meaning to correct that -- where's the best place to start? Thanks, Dave Get the boxed set. From my standpoint, as a fearless warrior against all production that exceeds five guys standing (or sitting) around amplifiers (or not) -- ok,

Wal-mart and recorxs

1999-04-02 Thread Terry A. Smith
records, I mean. The college town where I live -- isolated in SE Ohio -- is in a tizzy because the university is poised to let Wal-Mart be an anchor store in a new retail complex on university land (OU). Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone has any insights into how Wal-Mart affects the mom and pop

How Easter Eggs Are Made

1999-04-02 Thread Lazarevic Aleksandar
Happy Easter! Aleksandar EASTER.GIF

Re: Wal-mart and recorxs

1999-04-02 Thread Jeff Weiss
At 06:17 PM 4/2/99 -0500, you wrote: records, I mean. The college town where I live -- isolated in SE Ohio -- is in a tizzy because the university is poised to let Wal-Mart be an anchor store in a new retail complex on university land (OU). Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone has any insights into

Re: Dale Watson Report?

1999-04-02 Thread Budrocket
GREAT show, amazing steel player, good food, lots of beer. What more could you want? Well...*snif*... Buddy Elena's Friend She Couldn't Find Rockets * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Re: BMI vs. ASCAP?

1999-04-02 Thread Joe Gracey
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BMI is free to join, but may pay a little less in royalties. I believe they deduct 3.6% for administrative fees. 1% -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com

Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread RMould5417
Dave writes: Meat Purveying Cherilyn wrote: c) could someone please for the love of christ send me an album title suggestion that will beat Jo's "When Chickens Cry." Please please please Can't be that many people who remember the Meatmen. I'd vote for "We're the Meat Purveyors

Re: A couple of things

1999-04-02 Thread RoCogs
In a message dated 99-04-02 19:08:21 EST, you write: Apparently it will be rebroadcast twice tomorrow (Saturday): 10p and 1a Eastern. That's on TNN. Killer house band, too, with Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, etc. thanks for the tip, I'll tune in at my parents (I don't have cable *sigh*).

Re: POSTCARD2 digest 1359

1999-04-02 Thread mwSXSW finally t
Well, I'll toss the MP's my favorite title, one the rest of the Rangers were too pussified to use ("too negative", they thought): "Not a Part of Nothin'", which I like so much it's been a part of my sig for years. If we ever do an all-cowboy-tune CD, it'll just have to be called "Dogie Style".

Re: Clip: RIAA's 1998 Consumer Profile

1999-04-02 Thread *Sometime to Return*
On Thu, 1 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gender: Continuing the trend from last year, women accounted for a higher percentage of units purchased than men (51.3% vs. 48.7%). really? Does that look funny to anyone else? Whenever I'm in record stores it seems to me as if it's

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