A Walk On The Moon

1999-04-15 Thread vgs399
Since many are talking about the new Barnett, thought I'd bring up the soundtrack to "A Walk On The Moon" which has Mandy singing "Town Without Pity" - and not badly at all, I might mention, but the instrumentation leaves alot to be desired. This soundtrack also has "Wishin' Hopin" (Dusty

Re: sachja productions

1999-04-15 Thread Mike Hays
Curious, anyone ever hear of sachja productions? Sachja Productions Attn: Reviewing Dept. P.O. Box 701231 Dallas, Texas 75370 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Supposed label/production co. who sent me unsolicited email "looking for artists" then got pissed when I asked them to fwd

Re: No controversy here

1999-04-15 Thread Andy Benham
I just pulled out my Mojo from 10/98 and Lennon is #4. I assume that this is the issue they're ta The top 10 are as follows: 10. Otis Redding 9. Sam Cooke 8. Stevie Wonder 7. Elvis 6. Marvin Gaye 5. Billie Holiday 4. John Lennon 3. Ray Charles 2. Frank 1. Aretha If Mojo has

Geoff's Schedule ==Re: [Fwd: muldaur article]

1999-04-15 Thread KATIEJOM
BTW - Here's Geoff's schedule off the HighTone WEB site: ** GEOFF MULDAUR ** 4/16 Bodle's Opera House, Chester NY 4/17 Common Fence Point, Portsmouth RI 4/18 Passim, Cambridge MA 4/22 Towne Crier, Pawling NY 4/23 Masonic Temple Colburg Lg, Croton NY 4/24 Bearsville Theater with John Herald,

RE: Warning: Bass Guitar question!

1999-04-15 Thread Grant, Jonathan
maybe try that fender p bass , preferably the american, with an ampeg svt 450 and the sustain pushed tp the right. -Original Message- From: Joe Gracey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 8:02 PM To: passenger side Subject: Re: Warning: Bass Guitar question!

Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug

1999-04-15 Thread Terry A. Smith
Neal tells why he probably won't make it to Twangfest III: Unfortunately, this Weiss traveling to St. Louis is not looking bloody likely. Was just forced to buy a car (ah the joys of some fucking idiot making an illegal left and destroying me beloved, *paid off* Subaru wagon) and am

RE: Lessons Learned

1999-04-15 Thread Matt Benz
And guess who just got one of the few original copies of the Texas Declaration on Independence? That's right, the OHIO Historical Society. Came in a collection from a family who lived in OH forever and TX. Pretty cool. I think, anyway... Matt "rock you like a hurricane" Benz -Original

Clip == Review of Cash Tribute on TNT, Sun 8pm

1999-04-15 Thread KATIEJOM
Hi all, Here's a review of the Cash tribute being aired this Sunday. Larry Katz writes for the Boston Herald (and loves Billy Joe Shaver, too): **Tribute to Johnny Cash is rich one ** by Larry Katz Thursday, April 15, 1999 Tribute concerts, especially TV tribute concerts, all too easily turn

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Geff King
On Wed, 14 Apr 1999, Joe Gracey wrote: I would gladly lend you $100 except that I just sent every penny I had to the IRS, plus a IOU which I hope they will accept in good humour. I think we should take a P2 poll - find out a.) who's paying this year; and b.) who got or is getting a refund.

Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug

1999-04-15 Thread Dave Purcell
Neal: Unfortunately, this Weiss traveling to St. Louis is not looking bloody likely. Oh great. So when I am I going to collect for all the smack that Jeff Wall mailed you from Saigon? I promised I'd collect. You bastard. Plus, the big trip for me and my better half is to the UK later

Re: Anna Egge and High Fidelity

1999-04-15 Thread Dave Purcell
CK: Saw the FREE Anna Egge show at Schuba's tonight, which was mighty I'm familiar with the name, but that's allwho is Anna Egge? (Her name reminds me of that godawful They Might Be Dickheads song.) CK liking these 7:30 shows Early shows rock. We played a 7:30 Sunday night show at a

Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug

1999-04-15 Thread Tar Hut Records
You'd better start selling some Dodger tickets, bucko. Or even better, while you're there, strap on an apron and start shouting "peanuts!!!" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 9:04 PM Subject:

Old 97s review

1999-04-15 Thread Dave Purcell
For the weasels with advance copies is the new record any better than the last (which was terrible)? From SonicNet: http://www.sonicnet.com/news/article7.jhtml?index=6 Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest:

Re: Clip == Review of Cash Tribute on TNT, Sun 8pm

1999-04-15 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 4/15/99 7:32:31 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The musical performances begin modestly, with Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow teaming for a medley of ``Jackson'' and ``Orange Blossom Special'' (Crow proves here that if she ever tires of pop, she has a

Terry Allen's response

1999-04-15 Thread Steve Gardner
Hey, I sent that thread about Terry being crazy and not worthy of babysitting to Terry. He sent me back one of his trademark faxes. Here's what he said: STEVE - TELL THIS GUY I DON'T BABYSIT. I DON'T EVEN SIT (EVEN WHEN I AM) ALL SIT NEEDS IS A "H" IN IT. T. I'm sure that clears

Re: weird Muzak experiences - IRS

1999-04-15 Thread Tom Smith
Geff wrote: I think we should take a P2 poll - find out a.) who's paying this year; and b.) who got or is getting a refund. People in Category b.) can buy the drinks tonight. I'm paying, but after savagely whittling the gross down with a shoebox full of receipts (littlest appears to be

Re: weird Muzak experiences - IRS

1999-04-15 Thread Tom Stoodley
Geff wrote: I think we should take a P2 poll - find out a.) who's paying this year; and b.) who got or is getting a refund. People in Category b.) can buy the drinks tonight. Paid. Paid big time. Much deep hurting. Was in denial 'til I finally mailed the check yesterday. (Who knew that a

looking for On The Evening Train

1999-04-15 Thread rutherford b. martin
hi all... anyone have a copy (or know where i can find one) of the song "On The Evening Train", written by hank and audrey williams? one version is on a larry perkins CD "A Touch Of The Past", sung by gary williamsom w/ tony williamsom on mando. cant find this album... another is a ray davis

Re: weird Muzak experiences - IRS

1999-04-15 Thread Dave Purcell
Tom Smith wrote: I'm paying, but after savagely whittling the gross down with a shoebox full of receipts Ditto. Thank god for Quicken, because after moving, my receipts are all over the damn place. The big fun is figuring out under which equipment category to put "Telecaster." Dave ***

Hank Big Mon collaboration?

1999-04-15 Thread Dave Purcell
I'm about halfway thru Colin Escott's excellent Hank book and am intrigued by his mentioning a song that Hank and Bill Monroe wrote together. Since I don't have the book, I can't rememeber the name or the exact credit (credited to Ferlin B. Smith or some such), but I'd never heard this

Re: Hank Big Mon collaboration?

1999-04-15 Thread Geff King
On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Dave Purcell wrote: I'm about halfway thru Colin Escott's excellent Hank book and am intrigued by his mentioning a song that Hank and Bill Monroe wrote together. Since I don't have the book, I can't rememeber the name or the exact credit (credited to Ferlin B. Smith

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Morgan Keating
At 08:44 AM 4/15/99 -0400, you wrote: On Wed, 14 Apr 1999, Joe Gracey wrote: I would gladly lend you $100 except that I just sent every penny I had to the IRS, plus a IOU which I hope they will accept in good humour. I think we should take a P2 poll - find out a.) who's paying this year; and

Re: Clip == Review of Cash Tribute on TNT, Sun 8pm

1999-04-15 Thread Morgan Keating
Per Slim: I am a slow and ongoing convert to the pro-Crow contingent, fighting tooth and nail all the way. However, I saw part of her "Storytellers" on VH-1 and she said "If It Makes You Happy" was originally written as a country song, and was rocked out in the studio for the record. She then

RE: Hank Big Mon collaboration?

1999-04-15 Thread Jon Weisberger
I'm about halfway thru Colin Escott's excellent Hank book and am intrigued by his mentioning a song that Hank and Bill Monroe wrote together. Since I don't have the book, I can't rememeber the name or the exact credit (credited to Ferlin B. Smith or some such), but I'd never heard this

Attn Derek!! Bay Area shows

1999-04-15 Thread BARNARD
Derek was asking the other day about SF shows... Lots of stuff below. --junior -- Forwarded message -- WEDNESDAY APRIL 14 Deke Dickerson the Ecco-Fonics @ Agenda Lounge, 399 S. 1st, SJ 10pm The Rounders @ Elbo Room, 647 Valencia, San Francisco 10pm $4

Re: looking for On The Evening Train

1999-04-15 Thread Shannon Lasater
At 10:04 AM 4/15/99 EDT, kip asked: hi all... anyone have a copy (or know where i can find one) of the song "On The Evening Train", written by hank and audrey williams? one version is on a larry perkins CD "A Touch Of The Past", sung by gary williamsom w/ tony williamsom on mando. cant find

Re: Pittsburgh-Mike Ireland and Dan Mesh

1999-04-15 Thread Karl Mullen
Sunday night 7.30 at Rosebud $5.00 at the door with the fab Deliberate Strangers. k

Re: Old 97s review

1999-04-15 Thread \Doug Young aka \\\The Iceman\\\\
From a cursory listen, this Fight sSongs is less rowdy, less twangy than the last one. It's more popish and accessible(?), industry slang for "looking for a hit." I kind like it but I also like the new Wilco. Iceman Dave Purcell wrote: For the weasels with advance copies is the new record

Doc Watson

1999-04-15 Thread NancyApple
Saw ole Doc Watson perform last night with David Grisman (sp) in a nice 800 seat hall. Purty fine. Nancy

Mandy Barnet, again

1999-04-15 Thread Wynn Harris
I had been paying not so close attention to the Mandy Barnet thread, but did anyone mention the obvious kd lang/owen bradley/shadowland comparison? If I am being redundant, please forgive me for I am not all together, together.g If not let the expounding begin... Wynn

Re: Old 97s review and other Texas stuff

1999-04-15 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
MPB Dave writes: For the weasels with advance copies is the new record any better than the last (which was terrible)? Dave, Dave, Dave, The last record wasn't terrible (although I'm curious why you think so), it made my Top Ten for that year if I remember correctly. The new record is just as

As the Crow flies

1999-04-15 Thread john friedman
Sheryl Crow actually opened up for Dylan several years ago. Steve Earle also opened for Dylan so if that counts as a stamp of approval, so be it. Frankly, I think her winning the grammy a few years back was a doubled edged sword. It launched her into superstardom, but may have hindered her

Re: Old 97s review and other Texas stuff

1999-04-15 Thread Dave Purcell
Smilin' Jim scribes: Dave, Dave, Dave, The last record wasn't terrible (although I'm curious why you think so), it made my Top Ten for that year if I remember correctly. Mediocre, unmemorable, samey songs and the worst production job I've heard in years (like listening to a record while the

Re: As the Crow flies

1999-04-15 Thread Tar Hut Records
Quit pro Crow. -Original Message- From: john friedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 11:24 AM Subject: As the Crow flies Sheryl Crow actually opened up for Dylan several years ago. Steve Earle also opened for Dylan so if that

Re: Warning: Bass Guitar question!

1999-04-15 Thread Andy Tanas
Joe, On the EBO thing, it's a great bass and the problem is not so much with the bass, but with the tuning keys. I don't know who makes replacement keys for it but there's the tuning problem. The reason for the "thump" sound is the short scale neck thing. The longer the neck. the more sustain.

Re: Lessons Learned

1999-04-15 Thread Joe Gracey
Matt Benz wrote: And guess who just got one of the few original copies of the Texas Declaration on Independence? That's right, the OHIO Historical Society. Came in a collection from a family who lived in OH forever and TX. Pretty cool. I think, anyway... Matt "rock you like a hurricane"

Re: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime)

1999-04-15 Thread David Cantwell
Don't y'all l listen to ANY soul? One more baker's dozen of perfect singles. No rhyme, reason or order, just perfection: David Ruffin's My Whole World Ended The O'Jays' Backstabbers The Staple Singers' I'll Take You There Bill Withers' Lean On Me The J5's I Want You Back Marvin Gaye's Got To

Re: Cereal Wars

1999-04-15 Thread Andy Tanas
Chris, Your knowledge of The Pistoleros astounds me. Your well versed response on this subject had me in awe. The genuine care and precision you wrote with moved me to tears. WaitI might be changing my mind about you and might start to like you.

Re: Warning: Bass Guitar question!

1999-04-15 Thread Andy Tanas
Sorry, Did I say "memtion"? I meant mention. Illiterate in Memphis, but at least I wash my hands after using the bathroom. Andy Tanas Andy Tanas wrote: Joe, On the EBO thing, it's a great bass and the problem is not so much with the bass, but with the tuning keys. I don't know who makes

Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug

1999-04-15 Thread Don Yates
On Wed, 14 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyway, as long as I'm using bandwidth, it dawned on me that three of the albums I'm currently enjoying -- Pete Krebs, Gerald Collier and Marc Olsen -- all are singer-songwriter types from the Northwest. What's up with that? It's about time

Re: List troubles

1999-04-15 Thread Don Yates
On Wed, 14 Apr 1999, our tireless defender of sensitive artists wrote: I have suspected Yates of having some f*lkie kill file for me, but every now and then I can sneak one through, so maybe not. Well, you managed to get this one by the f*lkie filter by mentioning Mandy.g--don

Re: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime)

1999-04-15 Thread KATIEJOM
umm Dan Penn(ington) - Do Right Woman K [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: David Ruffin's My Whole World Ended The O'Jays' Backstabbers The Staple Singers' I'll Take You There Bill Withers' Lean On Me The J5's I Want You Back Marvin Gaye's Got To Give It Up Public Enemy's Fight The

Re: Old 97s review

1999-04-15 Thread Don Yates
On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Dave Purcell wrote: For the weasels with advance copies is the new record any better than the last (which was terrible)? I think it's the best thing they've ever done (then again, I thought the same about the last one, so what do I know?g). Hardly any twang, but still

Re: Old 97s review

1999-04-15 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
Don writes: who thinks that anyone who considers songs like "Time Bomb," "Salome," and "Niteclub" to be mediocrities should have to sit in a corner at Off-Broadway with a duncecap on their head during Twangfest. I think we talk Marie into arranging this, no problem. Jim, smilin'

Re: Mandy Barnet, again

1999-04-15 Thread Don Yates
On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Wynn Harris wrote: I had been paying not so close attention to the Mandy Barnet thread, but did anyone mention the obvious kd lang/owen bradley/shadowland comparison? If I am being redundant, please forgive me for I am not all together, together.g If not let the

RE: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime)

1999-04-15 Thread Hill, Christopher J
Dan Penn(ington) - Do Right Woman K Oh. I'll take the version done by Maria Doyle in "The Commitments". *swoon* Chris

RE: Question: Lap Steel by Analogy

1999-04-15 Thread Jon Weisberger
As far as a Twin Reverb goes, that should be a great amp for steel. Here's what Jerry Byrd has to say about it in the book "The Hawaiian Steel Guitar and Its Great Hawaiian Musicians" (edited by Lorene Ruymar, published by Centerstream Press): Well, of course, just as soon as I read this

Flyin Shoes Webzine has arrived!

1999-04-15 Thread Shaun Belcher
http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/users/sdb/flyinshoes/fscover.htm shaun belcher

Re: Mandy Barnet, again

1999-04-15 Thread HARRIS_W
Never thought I'd say this, but boy, I wish I had TV! Who did Rhonda Vincent play with on TNN? BTW, I like lang's voice better, but the songs on "I've got a right to cry" move me more. Wynn np: "with my eyes wide open..."

Re: Question: Lap Steel by Analogy

1999-04-15 Thread Dave Purcell
Brad Bechtel wrote: Oh, yeah...Solomon Ho'opi'i Ka'ai'ai is the king of Hawaiian guitar. How would you like to have him in your band come band introduction time, mid-second set and five beers into the night? "...on bass, Geff King, and over here to my left, on steel" Dave *** Dave

Questionable Bloodshot Releasesg

1999-04-15 Thread Matt Benz
Ok- So a group of us are wondering: what the hell is there gonna be a Knitters tribute album for? That doesn't make much sense. What are they gonna cover, John Doe covering Merle? These are the important questions we need to be asking. Matt "don't do me like that" Benz

Rhonda again

1999-04-15 Thread Jon Weisberger
Never thought I'd say this, but boy, I wish I had TV! Who did Rhonda Vincent play with on TNN? The bluegrass half of last night's "Bluegrass And Western Swing" episode of Century Of Country had little lead-in segments of a couple of different lineups of folks who were interviewed during the

RE: Mandy Barnet, again

1999-04-15 Thread Morgan Keating
The one thing that makes me wish I'd been there in person was that when they came back from the last break, they - Shaffer and Barnett's backup - were just finishing up "Last Date," and I'd like to have heard that. Me too... I just found out that my buddy was there for the show last night...

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Ndubb
I was in the HEB supermarket too.. many... jokes... NW, whose wife's uncle once called me "the 'brew" as in "Hebrew."

Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug

1999-04-15 Thread Ndubb
Kentucky is much prettier than England this time of year, pally. I'm not concerned about my status of "cool" when the arbiter is some guy in living across the river from Cincy, Ohio, of all places. NW

Re: Lessons Learned

1999-04-15 Thread Terry A. Smith
Matt Benz wrote: And guess who just got one of the few original copies of the Texas Declaration on Independence? We demand it back at once. -- [Matt Benz] Sorry, no can do. Tell ya what tho: we can ship you busloads of starry-eyed roots rockers, pot smoking

Re: Questionable Bloodshot Releasesg

1999-04-15 Thread Ndubb
So a group of us are wondering: what the hell is there gonna be a Knitters tribute album for? That doesn't make much sense. What are they gonna cover, John Doe covering Merle? Huh? DId I miss something? A Knitters tribute? Can someone give the lowdown on this? NW

Re: Clip-Columbia MO Saturday

1999-04-15 Thread Greg Harness
rob westcott wrote: catch the mary janes. I hadn't heard the Mary Janes until recently when I picked up Real: The Tom T Hall Project. Wow! What a record. Real and this Damnations TX record (a shoein for the next BestOf list) are about the only things I've been spinning lately. ~Greg

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Don Yates
On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Jennifer Sperandeo wrote: Am I the only one in love with this Pinetops record? Aren't you the only one working it?g--don

News Flash! Austin Crisis (was Lessons Learned)

1999-04-15 Thread BARNARD
Tomorrow's headline: Benz advocates Milosevic-style ethnic-cleansing of bad roots-rockers from Ohio! Photo / caption quote: Tell ya what tho: we can ship you busloads of starry-eyed roots rockers, pot smoking dunderheads and a couple 1000 slack-asses. Isn't Austin a haven of some sort,

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Tar Hut Records
Now that was funny... -Original Message- From: Don Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 1:49 PM Subject: Re: weird Muzak experiences On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Jennifer Sperandeo wrote: Am I the only one in love with this

Re: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime)

1999-04-15 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 4/15/99 11:15:10 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dan Penn(ington) - Do Right Woman James Bobby Purify "I'm Your Puppet" written by Mr. Penn. Slim

Re: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime)

1999-04-15 Thread Tar Hut Records
Kiss - Do You Love Me? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 1:57 PM Subject: Re: The perfect single (was Re: Weller's Prime) In a message dated 4/15/99 11:15:10 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL

Re: Clip-Columbia MO Saturday

1999-04-15 Thread BARNARD
That's good news. With some of the pedal-steel talk lately, I was wondering what Dennis Scoville has been up to... --junior

Pinetops (was Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Don Yates
Seriously though, that li'l record has been growin' on me quite a bit. Kinda jangly roots-rock with a few songs adding some lovely country flavor.--don

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Ndubb
In a message dated 4/15/99 1:13:15 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think so. Unless you're looking for some Payola in which case call Tar Hut. Totally. While in Austin, those guys *drove* me to see the Ex-Husbands, bought me dinner and then gave me a ride back to my motel. Talk about

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Tar Hut Records
Not to mention that we actually picked up 'ol Neil in one of those old 1970s golf carts with the big L.A. Dodgers hat on top of it that tey used to bring the pitchers in from the bullpen with. We go the extra fuckin mile. jc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Jerry Curry
On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Tar Hut Records wrote: Not to mention that we actually picked up 'ol Neil in one of those old 1970s golf carts with the big L.A. Dodgers hat on top of it that tey used to bring the pitchers in from the bullpen with. We go the extra fuckin mile. But did you bring Sandy

Re: Journey of Hope

1999-04-15 Thread Diane Miller
At 05:58 PM 4/14/99 -0500, you wrote: Unfortunately the tour does NOT involve the other artists. It's a speaking tour across Tennessee with the murder victims' families. Steve will be performing at some of the speaking engagements. Send me a private email for more info.-t2 Is it possible that

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Ndubb
In a message dated 4/15/99 1:44:23 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not to mention that we actually picked up 'ol Neil in one of those old 1970s golf carts with the big L.A. Dodgers hat on top of it that tey used to bring the pitchers in from the bullpen with. We go the extra

Re: Mandy Barnet, again

1999-04-15 Thread alnjen
Don Yates: Not only is Mandy's new one the best album of its kind since Shadowland, but for my money, it's much better. I'd agree. Overall, the song selection is much stronger on Barnett's album, and the Nashville sound hommage is employed with much more 'subtlety'. Though I wonder whether

Re: weird Muzak experiences - IRS

1999-04-15 Thread Joe Gracey
Tom Stoodley wrote: Geff wrote: I think we should take a P2 poll - find out a.) who's paying this year; and b.) who got or is getting a refund. People in Category b.) can buy the drinks tonight. It's horrible when you are self-employed and you have to write them checks every quarter

Khaki Country

1999-04-15 Thread john friedman
my guess is that this may have been discussed already, but since i only recently rejoined the fray, i'm curious whaty the consensus is/was about Dwight Yoakum doing a Gap Ad? ___ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit

The Hyperions, Ghastly Ones, Witching Hour at Java Lanes

1999-04-15 Thread Hyperions
This Saturday April 17, don't miss: The Hyperions The Ghastly Ones The Witching Hour at The Java Lanes (Lava Lounge), 3800 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA, (562) 597-6171. Visit our MP3 site at: http://www.mp3.com/hyperions

Re: Khaki Country

1999-04-15 Thread Ndubb
my guess is that this may have been discussed already, but since i only recently rejoined the fray, i'm curious whaty the consensus is/was about Dwight Yoakum doing a Gap Ad? I couldn't care less about Yoakam doing the ad -- if this is an ethical issue we're considering -- because at

RE: Khaki Country

1999-04-15 Thread Matt Benz
That's actually what I find to be the real puzzle here. He's convering a *Queen* song, fercrinity. How the hell does that happen? No word if Dwight's gonna go the jump suit/chest hair route. [Matt Benz] Well, Ms. Neko Case covered a Queen song, and quite successfully, and

RE: Khaki Country

1999-04-15 Thread Matt Benz
I love it. Queen records a goofy take on country, only to see it redone (and redone well) by Dwight almost two decades later. Speaking of the Gap ads, I'm happy the khaki soul ad uses Bill Withers's "Lovely Day". I love Bill Withers. [Matt Benz] Yep. Dwight's version sounds

Re: Todd Tibaud- in Pittsburgh.

1999-04-15 Thread Karl Mullen
This Sat April 17 a FREE! show at The Zenith Gallery 7 PM from Boston roots singer song writer Todd Tibaud. Karl

RE: Mandy Barnet, again

1999-04-15 Thread Jon Weisberger
Allen says: Jon Weisberger: I think Barnett's got a deeper affinity for the Bradley/Patsy Cline sound than lang did. Well, this is probably due to Barnett's stage experience. There's also the simple reason of how geography affects a singer's vowels sounds. Well, sure; it's certainly not

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-15 Thread Joe Gracey
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was in the HEB supermarket too.. many... jokes... NW, whose wife's uncle once called me "the 'brew" as in "Hebrew." "HEB" is a chain of stores here in South Texas. Means "H.E.Butts" and they have soulful stuff because a lot of their customers are cedar

Re: Sparklehorse/Varnaline in Philly 4/18

1999-04-15 Thread Steve Gardner
Anyone going to see Sparklehorse and Varnaline at the TLA Sunday night in Philly? Mail me offlist if you are. I encourage everyone within driving distance to see this show. It's been my favorite of the year, so far. -- == Steve Gardner *

RE: Khaki Country

1999-04-15 Thread Hill, Christopher J
We should all just admit we love GAP ads. We all watch em. Admit it. Good lookin people, cool music, and nice pants. I'd be wearing em now if they didn't cost so damn much. Got the Target version instead. Matt "dynamite with a laser beam" Benz It's true. Just like the "cute

Trade Shania for the Rankins

1999-04-15 Thread Mike Hays
On my second listen to the Rankins and liking what I hear. Since they both hail from Canada, can we send Shania back and keep the Rankins? I know there's more Rankins but hey, the CD is pretty interesting. Now I see why they win all those Juno awards. Heather has quite a fine voice and the

Clip: Margasak on Ketchum

1999-04-15 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
This is a portion of Peter Margasak's column in this week's Chicago Reader http://www.chireader.com/hitsville/990416.html. Margasak also notes that Thrill Jockey (label of Freakwater, Tortoise, Sue Garner others) will put out the next album by Chicago jazz combo 8 Bold Souls. Carl Z.

Angry Johnny and the Killbillies

1999-04-15 Thread bratkat57
I am hoping one of you kind folks could give me some insight with regard to the above. I have been asking friends - many have "heard of them" but no one has any first hand knowledge. They will be at the Rodeo Bar in NYC tomorrow and I am wondering if it is worth the trip from CT. A friend sent

V-ROYS on the road

1999-04-15 Thread Grassroots Media
V-ROYS on the road 4/22Cat's CradleCarrboro, NCw/ Bare Jr. 4/23Covered DishGainesville, FL 4/24Street Fest Melbourne, FL 5/1 River StagesNashville, TN 5/4 House of Blues

speaking of clips

1999-04-15 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
http://www.pghcitypaper.com/buzz.htm has an interview with Deliberate Stranger Tom Moran a photo of the band. Carl Z.

Free Austin shows (was weird Muzak experiences)

1999-04-15 Thread Jerald Corder
At 04:14 PM 4/15/99 -0500, Joe wrote: "HEB" is a chain of stores here in South Texas. Means "H.E.Butts" and they have soulful stuff because a lot of their customers are cedar choppers and Hispanics. They also have the greatest food store in the world, Austin's Central Market. BTW the new

Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug

1999-04-15 Thread Kelly Kessler
Sez Purcell Kentucky is much prettier than England this time of year, pally. Sez Neal I'm not concerned about my status of "cool" when the arbiter is some guy in living across the river from Cincy, Ohio, of all places. Brother, if you ain't been there, you don't know. Kelly

Two Things

1999-04-15 Thread Jerry Curry
First, I don't really own a televisionwell, I do have a 60's BW that is on about 1 hour/week. So, what Queen song is Dwight singing on the Gap ad? You gotta know that I was, and still am, a big fan of that band. Ahh..Brian May and his Guild guitars. By the way, I don't bring up the

Re: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug

1999-04-15 Thread Ndubb
Sez Neal I'm not concerned about my status of "cool" when the arbiter is some guy in living across the river from Cincy, Ohio, of all places. Brother, if you ain't been there, you don't know. Yeah, but I know Purcell. That's a majority of one that colors my images of that region. Heh.

autoclip: Sparklehorse/Varnaline

1999-04-15 Thread cwilson
this is appearing in greatly truncated form (cut in half, actually) in tomorrow's paper; the director's cut to follow is a P2 exclusive... By the way, Neal baby, none of the following is directed at you - your take has seemed much more on-target than many I've read. CW

Re: Two Things

1999-04-15 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 15-Apr-99 Two Things by Jerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] o, what Queen song is Dwight singing on the Gap ad? "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Carl Z.

Re: Two Things

1999-04-15 Thread William F. Silvers
Jerry Curry wrote: Second, the V-roys opening for Cheap Trick? Holy moly..I can't hardly imagine a better double bill. Silvers, can I get a witness? This relying on me for backup's getting old Jerry...you're not paying enough. g And I'm sure I would co-sign on your assessment of that

RE: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug

1999-04-15 Thread Jon Weisberger
Sez Kelly: Sez Purcell Kentucky is much prettier than England this time of year, pally. Sez Neal I'm not concerned about my status of "cool" when the arbiter is some guy in living across the river from Cincy, Ohio, of all places. Brother, if you ain't been there, you don't know.

Re: Trade Shania for the Rankins

1999-04-15 Thread Greg Harness
Mike Hays wrote: On my second listen to the Rankins and liking what I hear. I saw em at Bumbershoot a couple-three years ago and I liked em. Probably wouldn't spend a ton of money on their records, but I think the Rankins for Shania is an excellent trade. For us USers I mean. I'm sure the

RE: Clip: Margasak on Ketchum

1999-04-15 Thread Jon Weisberger
"You can be too country for country radio," declares Hal Ketchum... Which is certainly true enough, but anyone who concludes from this that Ketchum himself is too country for country radio is making a mistake. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: speaking of clips

1999-04-15 Thread William F. Silvers
Carl Zimring wrote: http://www.pghcitypaper.com/buzz.htm has an interview with Deliberate Stranger Tom Moran a photo of the band. Nice article, but no Twangfest plug? g Sniffing around that site, I noticed this clip- Monday, April 19 Heather Myles is one country artist who doesn't

Re: Khaki Country

1999-04-15 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 4/15/99 4:00:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I love it. Queen records a goofy take on country, only to see it redone (and redone well) by Dwight almost two decades later. I love the ad too. And I hate khakis. wouldn't you consider the song to be

Vigilantes of Love tour dates

1999-04-15 Thread Grassroots Media
VIGILANTES OF LOVE "The poetry and intelligence of Bill Mallonee's songs rival Dylan's and the spirituality and inspiration of them are like timeless hymns. He is one of our all time favorite artists." Buddy Julie Miller Thu Apr 22 Be Here Now

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