Re: Twitty, Tucker, Atkins

Hey there, Tera On Twitty - now here's a performer who had more #1 hits than Elvis and still isn't in the Country Hall of Fame. Why? What's the hold-up? Mike Ireland mused, "The only reason I can think of is it must be the hair." and thanks for the advice, folks Later... CK

Defender of the Free World.

Hey there, Well, since Jeff Wall said this... Tell everyone I said howdy and that they all suck. Here ya go... Nothing going on here. Just listening to some Willie Nelson and trying hard not to take a cruise missle in the ass. Man I hate when that happens. Thanks for writing back. Just had a

Mojo Magazine (again)

Hey there, I've got a US address for subscriptions to Mojo and was wondering if anyone had a US phone number of an email address for them. Thanks. Later... CK ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail.

Twitty, Tucker, Atkins

Hey there, I'm looking to expand my CD collection and was wonderring if anyone had some advice on the following... These'd be my first purchases for all three artists, so I'm looking for a 'Best of' kinda thing or a defining album. Chet Atkins - so is "The Essential" the way to go? Tanya

Re: bluegrass whatever

Hey there, I hate to be all hippie, but isn't music supposed to be unifying and all that? What the hell is with all this snide divisive shit? Let damn Darius Rucker play the mandolin fer chrissakes. It's an instrument, not the holy grail. cherilyn. I (heart) Cherilyn. Later... CK

Beastie Boys as AOTD

Hey there, Just thought I'd mention at this point that when I said "The Beastie Boys are the Artists of the Decade" I was joking. Nice thread tho. The _real_ AOTD are, um, They Might be Giants. Yeah, definitely, TMBG. Or perhaps Sepultura. Later... CK

Re: Southern Rock Lives

Hey there, Marie drops my name... CK talked to them at SXSW, but his memory is probably a bit foggy. It was kinda funny actually. I was peppering them with questions about releasing a CD, touring, etc. and the lead singer replied with a drawl, "We're just getting started, man." Later... CK

Re: Southern Rock Lives

Hey there, Marie... Actually, Tip, a Pumpskully side project, is playing in town tonight. How does a 3 man bar band have a 'side project'? And what are they like? Later... CK PS almost forgot woo! Pumpsklly! (making devil horns)

Updates and SXSW Stuff

Hey there, Dave, who hates all things Chicago... Yep, I've said that out here, oh, 30 or 40 times g. When I was there, if you take away Robbie Fulks, you're not left with much (the Wacos are fun, but face it, they're a rock band). Since then, the fabulous Kellys -- Kessler and Hogan -- have

Re: Captain Beefheart (re:Welfare Music)

Hey there, Marie on Beefheart... There is a difference between noise and music, right? Actually, according to Zappa when recording those LPs, the point was to answer that question, "No." Later... CK It's a common failing of the listening public that they listen to old Rhythm and Blues records

Re: Artist of the Decade?

Hey there, Slonedog... What does everybody think of Rolling Stone's typically head up their ass selection of Kurt Cobain as Artist of the Decade? Try most pathetic loser of the decade. The guy had nothing interesting to say musically or lyrically and then he blew his brains out. Any

Re: Blue Chip Radio Report, 04/19/99

Hey there, Expect more rear-end collisions on Music Row in the near future. Vince Gill's Volvo was involved in a 3-car accident on West End Avenue just off the row a few days ago. Reports say that Vince was stopped for a red light when he was rammed from behind and pushed into the car in

Re: The Barkers : mp3s, new record, tour, etc.

Hey there, Greg, being funny... You know what would be a great double-bill? The Bobs The Barkers Heh heh heh! Get it? Bobs. Barkers. Oh nevermind. As opposed to the much more influential bill of The Bobs The Dylans (short lived UK guitar band) Later... CK

Rock and Country HOF

Hey there, Dave... Cash is one of only two musicians in both the country and rock halls of fame. Lance... Is this still true? Because Bob Wills just went into the Rock 'n' Roll HOF a few weeks ago, and I've gotta believe that he'd already made the cut for the Country Music HOF. Unless the

Re: Mike Ireland tour dates east/midwest/south/UK

Hey there, David Cantwell wrote: The best M.A. Rich song, though, was Life Has It's Little Ups And Downs, from the Fabulous Charlie Rich. --david cantwell You and Mike Ireland are on the same wavelenght - that was the cover. Later... CK digging the Krebs album

Re: In Concert: Ray Price

Hey there, Shane posted a buncha shows... Gospel fans will note that the Rev. J. Bazell Mull now hosts singing conventions in Knoxville and Sevierville. Ain't that right, Miss Mull? Mull Singing Convention -- May 1 So, mostly out of idle curiosity, are these like big gospel sing alongs, or

Re: Mike Ireland tour dates east/midwest/south/UK

Hey there, Mike Ireland Dan Mesh (all shows listed are with the duo) As Linda mentioned in a PS somewhere, this was a great show. The songs all hold up well with just a couple of guitars - they played a new song or two and some great covers (Twitty, Charlie Rich's wife whose first name I cant

Re: Underappreciated (long)

Hey there, Steve asks for a witness... --Eleventh Dream Day--"Beet" --I've inflicted my opinion of this on the list too many times :)...Velvets meets Crazy Horse meets X...Just buy it if you can find it. Gimme a witness, Dave. I'm not Dave (thank god) but damn, 11DD are s good and should

Re: Era of Perfect Singles

Hey there, Junior cheers... Nice post, Joe! And yep, Barry, it requires a certain age bracket... And to that 'age bracket' thing is say, "Feh!" and "Feh!" again. I surely hope you're not suggesting that the list of 50's and 60's era singles are somehow superior to the singles of the 70s, 80s,

Remember, its Denver

Hey there, So I'm headed to Denver for a smattering of days during May and if I recall, there isnt squat for a music scene there. Any suggestions? Later... CK trying to remember if that's where Deb wound up *shudder* ___ You don't

Re: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s

Hey there, Rebecca off the top of her head... Violent Fems "1st Album" How is that under appreciated? Its been played on college and 'alternative' and even mainstream radio pretty much since it came out. It still pops up in rotation on Q101 and XRT in chicago. Later... CK

Re: Country Music Foundation

If I recall correctly, they dont have email, but you can get to the through the Hall of Fame - just call Nashville Information. (615 555 1212) I could be completely wrong. Later... CK On Fri, 16 Apr 1999 16:48:22 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey all ... I'm trying to contact the Country

Criminally Underappreciated Albums

Hey there, Well, there's a couple folks have already mentioned Blood Oranges - Crying Tree Mike Ireland - Learning How to Live I'll add Everything Frank Zappa ever released The La's - The La's - fantastic liverpool Beatles-esque pop that vanished. Partially because the band members were

Re: Anna Egge and High Fidelity

Hey there, 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.) Resisting the urge to defend TMBG after our little Shonen Knife disagreement...

Re: Anna Egge and High Fidelity

Hey there, CK liking these 7:30 shows Dave P. Early shows rock. We played a 7:30 Sunday night show at a cool neighborhood bar where Jon's 52 bands play regularly. Great fun, a cool way to wrap up the weekend, and everyone (except the band) was home by 10:30. I wish more places did this. Old

Re: Question: Lap Steel by Analogy

Hey there, 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"

Re: Anna Egge and High Fidelity

Hey there, I'm almost positive its Eggy, like "this cake batter is too eggy." In fact, I believe an employee of Miles of Music corrected me when I ordered her first CD. Later... Knaus (pronounce the K, rhymes with mouse) On Thu, 15 Apr 1999 20:25:44 -0500 "William F. Silvers" [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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

Hey there, Tom... Matthew Sweet: "Girlfriend" Material Issue:"What Girls Want" Oh, that sweet, sweet early-90s alterapop... Oh, great tunes, I'll toss in some obvious ones, crank the radio, dance at the stop light singles... Urge Overkill - Positive Bleeding (it was a single in

Anna Egge and High Fidelity

Hey there, Saw the FREE Anna Egge show at Schuba's tonight, which was mighty fine, BTW and check this out - she auditioned for the part of the american singer (something or other LaSalle?) for the movie version of High Fidelity (filming in Chicago w/ John Cusak) how cool is that? Hope she gets

Big Star

Hey there, Given... *5/6: BIG STAR AT METRO! I _think_ this is close to the original line up. Any thoughts on whether this will be an amazing chance to see a reunited band or a pathetic wank or somewhere in between? I saw Alex Chilton a few years back and it was pretty damn cool. Thanks.

Re: Chicago Cultural Center

Hey there, Bob confesses... Can I confess something? A few months ago there was a show at Record Roundup that was supposed to feature some Bob Wills soundies along with a set by the fine Ms Kessler. Tracy and I got there and it turned out that McAdams was showing home movies that she had bought

Re: [hillbilly] Workin' Man Blues (book) and Western Swing book

Hey there, Barry reads... While we're at it, I'd mention that what I AM reading right now, the book "The Jazz of the Southwest: An Oral History of Western Swing" by Jean A. Boyd, And the book was panned for doing just that by some western swing expert (Kevin Coffey? Cary Ginell?) in a recent

Re: Asylum Street Spankers looking for musicians

Hey there, Carl to JP JP, you completely misconstrued Weisberger's meaning here - it was an inside-joking reference to Jon's long, untiring **defence** of the importance of chops in country (and other) music. Well, Weisberger's post looked like an insult to me too. Perhaps Jon W should be

Re: Weller's Prime

Hey there, Mr. Curry... You know, I said this at Nashville Extravaganza to the absolute horror of Bill Silvers and Chris Knaus. Also, in an attempt to remove any last shred of respectibility and credibility, I'll repeat it publically. The Clash did absolutely nothing for me. I believe my

Re: Psycho

Hey there, On Fri, 9 Apr 1999, [iso-8859-1] André Kopostynski wrote: After several spins of Andre William's "Red Dirt" (Bloodshot), Is this the new one with The Sadies backing him? And is it generally available to non-weasel types? Later... CK

Re: X in L.A.

Hey there, Name Droppin Dave I talked to Doe briefly on the phone the other night, and he didn't think they'd be coming out east anytime soon. Yeesh, you're getting bad as your sis, Amy Hockeystick. g Later... CK guzzling cough medicine

Re: Japanese hipsterism....

Hey there, Oh yeah, not to mention Cibo Matto and other fundamental acts of the 90s Just for the record, Cibo Matto kick butt and I've never met a Japanese Band I didnt like. And I know Cibo Matto are from NYC but you get my point. Bring on The Boredoms, bring on the 5, 6, 7, 8's bring on

Re: Best So Far - 99

Hey there, Or I could have them confused with Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her. Did a band actually name themseleves after this XTC song? Close, either the song is Kiss Her Kiss Her and the band is Kiss Me Kiss Me or vice versa. If TMGE is who I think it is, and according to Don they are,

Re: Japanese hipsterism....

Hey there, Neal, closer to Japan than I am... Got me thinking, anyone know who the most popular Japanese artist in US history might be? I can't think of anyone beyond Cibo Matto, who, by virtue of being on a major label, might win this pony race. Well, Pink Lady did have their own TV show in

Re: Japanese hipsterism....

Hey there, Dave... Oh come on, Shonen Knife is miserable. I'm an open-minded sort of fellow, but they're just friggin' terrible. I mean, if you like them as kitsch, that's one thing, butyeesh. Junior... Heh, it's good to agree with Dave on *some* things. I've listened to Shonen Knife and

Re: hey, Chicago folks: 40K?

Hey there, Dave asks Pardon the lack o' twang, but are any of my Chicago sistren and brethren familiar with 40K? The local arts weekly raves about them, and I'm wondering if I should chegemout tomorrow night. I'm not ignoring you, Dave, I just never heard of 'em. Doesn't mean much, as we

Re: Today is the 99th day of the 99th year:Tornadoes

Hey there, It's also close to my tornado experience anniversary - and I was thinking to celebrate, I'd lock myself in the house with a lot of fortifying likker and listen to tornado and other catastrophic-near-death themed songs. So, I was hoping you could help with some suggestions...

Re: Ace Ventura....huh?

Hey there, Dave... Now the Goo Goo Dolls...you're just wrong, Steve. They always sucked, always will. Superstar Carwash is a fine garage rock album - with no lame ballads. And their first self titled one is endearing in a punk kinda way. And a little frigthening if you compare it to their last

Re: Best So Far - 99

Hey there, Among Don's best... Thee Michelle Gun Elephant This Japanese band was described in a local paper as 'the aural equivalent of a wasabi nasal inhalant' or something like that. They meant it in a good way. So what's up with it, Don? Or I could have them confused with Seagull Screaming

Hong Kong Music

Hey there, This is kind of an off the wall question but... Someone I know is doing some business in Hong Kong and I was wondering if any well traveled folks knew of cool music that one can get over there but not here - also places to go, see, do, hang or whatever. Thanks much. Later... CK not

Hong Kong Phooey

Hey there, Wow. You amaze me. Thanks for all the Hong Kong info - on and off list. Later... CK grooving to The Beta Band ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at

Bob Egan at Schubas

Hey there, I caught Bob Egan at Schubas in Chicago last night, and unfortunately was not too impressed. He is an excellent musician, having also seen him with Wilco and Freakwater as well as some other shows around chicago - but his own songs did not catch my attention. Still listenable, but

Re: Twangin'! No Joke!

Hey there, TWANGIN'! - THE NEWSLETTER: Number 1 April 1, 1999 -- No Foolin! Cheryl Cline, Editrix [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more stuff like this go to: http://www.steamiron.com --//-- Twangin'! The Newsletter: Wha--? --Cheryl Cline This coencides rather neatly with the temporary

Re: Fleagh or something like that

Hey there, Smiling Jim, baiting me, Purcell and Soron. Guinness Fleadh Sets Lineup Elvis Costello, Van Morrison, Lucinda Williams, and Hootie the Blowfish are among the scheduled performers for some or all of the dates for the 1999 Guinness Fleadh. The four day-long fests, which emphasize

Re: Extra recommendations from SXSW

Hey there, jacy reminded me... Bob Schneider is concurrently leader of the Ugly Americans, the Scabs and Lonelyland. Ugly Americans are more funk, Scabs more jazz, and LL more acoustic hick-rock but they mostly play the same songs... which can be found on the Ugly Americans CD The bi-line for

Re: Barkers, Orange Mothers??

Hey there, The real chicago Dave asks... Off to Austin next weekend, Can anyone tell me about these bands? They are playing at the Continental Club Thursday evening. Resisting the urge to scold you for being about 2 weeks too late. Go see The Barkers. Very cool, kinda weird goth-country-ish

The Sadies

Hey there, The Sadies may very well be the third best live band on the planet. (The Brox and The Vroys, thanks for asking). Saw them in the middle of a bill at The Lounge Ax last night and the results were once again excellent. They are including alot of other stuff in their sets besides the

The F Word

Hey there, I dont care what you all think. I LIKE FREAKWATER. Saw 'em last night and they were darn good. New steel player named Eric something or other. Old songs sound better. New songs sound good. New CD in the summer. Bought a T shirt. So there. I like 'em. Hah. (folding arms across

Re: Steve 'n' Del

Hey there, Mr. W. That's the difference between the native state of Earl Scruggs, a locale smart enough to have an interest in bluegrass, and a cold, faraway, rock'n'rollin' kind of place that can barely support Special Consensus (though they've got some great polka). Is this the same Jon

Re: Ray Price

Hey there, On Thu, 25 Mar 1999 12:35:42 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Man, how big your balls gotta be to drive on to Ray Price's ranch and arrest him for reefer? Mount pleasant ain't exactly a huge town, and Ray Price didn't just move in. He's got to be MP's best known citizen. How the hell

Steve 'n' Del

Hey there, Saw the Steve Earle and Del McCoury tour (again) in Chicago last night. I already prattled on about the Nashville shows so now I just have a question. Those of you who have seen the tour elsewhere, what type of reception is Del getting? Last night is wasnt so hot. Just Steve -

new willie

Hey there, So is that new Willie Nelson re-release two-fer of 'Old Friends' worth buying? And what's up with his, like, 3 other 1999 releases? (best of, live, some other stuff) Later... CK ___ You don't need to buy Internet access

Re: ESPN brackets

Hey there, Chad Hamilton: Does anyone know how to find out the results to date for the brackets we filled out. I can't seem to find it anywhere on the ESPN page. Sorry for the fluff. The easiest way is to go through the 'fantasy' hot link which is on pretty much every page, then to NCAA

CSRF - SXSW

Hey there, Lessee... I'll try and contribute some new info here. Fluff included. Tue: Yes, tuesday. Started off with another cool chili party at Smiling Jim's with Jim Roll, Anna Egge, and Beaver Nelson. All three of which did fine acoustic sets. Anna apparently has a new CD out (or coming out)

Re: SxSW note: Tigerlillies

Hey there, Dave sez... On Mon, 15 Mar 1999 12:02:33 -0500 "Dave Purcell" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A special SxSW note for you lucky bastards who are going. I know there are a zillion great bands playing and you can't possibly see everyone you want to see. But if you get a chance, please try

Re: Fw: HOOPS

Hey there, First Joe... Since my return to P2, I keep seeing reference to a "fluff list". Is this for real? Then Bill... Yeah, what's the deal? And how can there be a whole list devoted to Twangfest? Here's the deal. Back in the fall, around Twangburg time, a list was created to handle all of

Re: A Shuffle and a Hook?

Hey there, Paul oh wait...now that whole Blues Traveler song ("Hook") makes sense now As opposed to the rest of their repertoire "Noodle" Later... CK boom boom one in a row ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free

Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country

Hey there, Linda "it's not about the music it's about the internet" Ray That's pretty gosh darn funny. I'm a bit amused that there seems to be a strong alt.country (or at least Uncle Tupelo) backlash going on on this list. Later... CK who somehow manages to like almost everything g

Steve 'n' Del 'n' Em

Hey there, It doesn't look like anyone has brought up the Steve Earle and Del McCoury Band shows at The Station Inn, so here we go... The set up, which I assume will be the same for the whole tour was... 1. Steve and the band w/o Del 2. Del and the band w/o Steve 3. intermission 4. Just Steve

Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country

Hey there, Later... CK who somehow manages to like almost everything g Welcome to the *dark* side, Chris. Eclectic club meets every 3rd Wednesday. Next meeting's focus: is Euro synth-pop dead? Jerry Let me ammend my original statement. Later... CK who somehow manages to like almost

Fw: HOOPS

Hey there, I posted this over on the Fluff list so I figured I'd send it here too. All trash talking, gloating, sulking, etc. will take place on the Fluff list. Later... CK - Forwarded message -- OK, I've created a group for us on the ESPN Web site. It's pretty self explanatory

Re: Robbie Fulks and covers

Hey there, Ex-Boston Bob, who never goes out in Chicago anymore g Ive heard both Cake and Robbie introduce old covers by explicitly stating something along the lines of 'I think this is a really good song' Cake even went so far as to say 'we're not doing this ironically.' But don't some of

Re: Robbie Fulks and covers

Hey there, Slonedog says: Nirvana were pretentious 90s shits but I guess they were better than Shania. Better how? Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/ *sigh* Later... CK stupid and contageous

Re: Robbie Fulks and covers

Hey there, I never thought I'd be glad to hear "These Boots Are Made For Walking" again until I heard Candye Kane reinvent it on her CD. If any song screamed "cheese", this is it, and Kane turned it into a campy cover that I like better than the original. It _does_ have the greatest bass line

Re: Robbie Fulks and covers

Hey there, Dina 'Gundy' Gunderson OK, OK, finally I just have to ask "WHY?!!!" I just don't get it. Why do people love for country or alt.country bands or so-called alt.country bands to do covers of godawful cheesy rock songs? Why do people respond to these more than they do to the, OK, I'm

Local - Phoenix

Hey there, Anyone know if anything is happening in PHX this week? Tues, Wed, Thu in particular? Thanks. Later... CK ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at

Re: Production-- Ralph Emery's take on this thread

Hey there, Neal opens the door... And to all you non Los Angelenos out there, this has got to at least prove that there's what, at least three, four or five cool folks that hail from this his region, right? Who are the other four? ...and I step through. Boom boom. One in a row. Later... CK

Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....)

Hey there, Jon 'lover not a fighter' I really do lack the bloodlust to annihilate, as Kelly put it. There was a time in my life when I was very concerned about music I didn't like, but the more time goes by, the less I find myself getting worked up over it, even for idle pastime. Maybe if

Re: Damn This Old LA Town

Hey there, Linda The Enforcer I hope you told that to the talkers. You're preaching to the converted, here, with that. Linda "Shut the Fuck Up" Ray, who does not mind embarrassing herself to embarrass people who talk within four rows of the stage, and does so consistently Where were you last

Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....)

Hey there, Geff, quick on the trigger finger... On the other hand...how much damage would it do to eradicate Jimmy Webb? or Neil Diamond? Or KISS? Neil Diamond? The world needs Cherry Cherry, the world needs that bluejeans song, the world needs America (if only for the UE HS marching band half

Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....)

Hey there, Neal Weiss, who wanted to eradicate Asia (Curry said no) and was very passionate about losing REO Speedwagon (my wifey said no). They should at least be kept for their pioneering music videos. g Later... CK ___ You

Eradication Game

Hey there, Just some nominees for my all type pet peeve musical style... Blues Traveller Spin Doctors and hopefully this will take down Jackopierce, Peat Moss, etc. etc. etc. and all those hippie jam bands. Yuck. Later... CK ___

Re: Chicago Calendar

Hey there, Band Name O' the Week: Candy Watches, 3/3 at Double Door I'm sure it'll still qualify, but I believe the band is Candy Watches Razorblades. Later... CK nitpicking ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free

Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....

Hey there, Russ sez: Patsy Cline woulda worn a vinyl bustier if they were available. Sure she would! Russ, you better be joking, you're treading on thin ice on Lae Postcard2 with them words. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road Well Mitch, from everything I've heard and read Patsy

Re: Neener neener

Hey there, "Jon Weisberger" Just picked up a 2-LP set entitled All The Best Of Johnnie And Jack for $5; original versions, all. Ahem. Who the heck are Johnnie and Jack? Later... CK who has at least heard Stairway to Heaven g ___

Re: 50/90

Hey there, And honestly, I'm sorta surprised people rate Exile in the top ten of the decade. The year it came out, possibly, but the entire decade?? Name a more impressive better written female rock album of the 90s that actually got a teensy bit of airplay. Erm, OK, Sinead OConnor - I Do

Re: JOBOP Vice President/ Senior Vice President Web Based Prods

Hey there, On Tue, 23 Feb 1999 10:44:48 -0800 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since your email address was listed on a related web site page or database, I thought you might help. I am seeking an individual within the following conditions: snip So should we send this guy 600 resumes? Or just all

Silos

Hey there, Saw the Silos last night - mostly because it didnt dawn on me that Dave Alvin might sell out, which I has to drive a half hour to find out. Idiot. Anyway, got to the show after The Mary Janes (sorry Linda) but in time for Susan Volez - the violinist from, at one point, Poi Dog. She

Chicago Reader

Hey there, Check out the Reader web site www.chireader.com for a complimentary article on the Tom T Hall comp in the music section. Linda Ray also has a Bad Livers review, but I dont think thats on their web site. Later... CK ___

Re: Time line?

Hey there, Hanspeter responds: But, Christopher, Hank Williams' work has a greater influence on many alt.country artists from Rank File to The Waco Brothers than on Garth Brooks.HP Well, if influence means "We like Hank because he drank alot, died young and wrote songs that are fun to play

give the dulcimer some

Hey there, Caught Bare Jr. at Schubas last night. Damn. Any band that give away earplugs for free is OK w/ me. Not only were they loud, but they were relaxed, tight where is counted and plowed through most of the CD, along with some new ones and a cover or two (and a really weird partial cover

Re: Patti Bell and the Bell Rangers

Hey there, On Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:23:07 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone know anything about Patti Bell and the Bell Rangers. Someone called my radio show and said I should check them out, and they also were curious as to any records, etc. If you are thinking of Katie Bell and the Bell

Re: Katti Bell and the Bell Rangers

Hey there, [EMAIL PROTECTED] So do they have any records released that can be found in the south, if so where? OK, so if it's Katie Bell... as of about 3 months ago, they are working on putting something out themselves but are not signed, no cd's, no tapes, no nothing. Great band tho. Real,

Re: Damnations TX, Reba, Bobby Bare

Hey there, Bob... Well, I'm not going to compare anyone's harmonies to anyone else's, perhaps ever if I'm lucky, but on the other hand I *like* Damnations TX, which means that as far as I'm concerned they're much, much better than the unlistenable Freakwater. Dont start with me, Soron.

Nine Inch Nails in my Coffin

Hey there, According to some DJ on Q101 (Chicagos Rock Alternative) The next Trent Reznor CD is going to be all Hank Williams covers. The DJ wasnt as excited as I was. If I was not in my car I might've called him up and given him what's fur. LAter... CK

Re: Time line?

Hey there, Hanspeter Eggenberger writes: Reply to: Re: Time line? John Magee wrote: Who was the first alt.country artist? I think the line begins with Hank Williams. How? He was Nashville, popular, mainstream, did adds for just about anything, and wrote songs for the sole purpose of

Re: Damnations NY

Hey there, Smilin Jim answers Todd Todd Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] asked of the Damnations TX: Ah, home..anyone know where in New York they're from? They’re from Cobleskill, up near Albany, although I had heard they used to live in Binghamton. I'll provide verification of that - was chatting

Re: Radio M show about No depression music

Hey there, Linda post scripts... np. The Mary Janes. All of you must get this record. Must. Except for Jon who can sell his back if he wants. I can't remember ever being so bowled over by a first record. I must say the first time I saw the band, maybe 3 years ago, now, at Schubas, they

Re: More new releases

Hey there, Jim, smilin (and gloatin) Days like today make me glad I'm a music weasel. In the mail I received: Damnations-Half Mad Moon Kelly Willis-What I Deserve Dusty Springfield-Dusty In Memphis Dusty Springfield-Dusty In London Rex Allen-The Last Of The Singing Cowboys Spade Cooley-Shame On

Mojo Magazine

Hey there, Does anyone have the US address for Mojo magazine that I posted back in november? Thanks. Later... CK

NEA (Middle sized and fluffy)

Hey there, OK, my turn. Thurs. Arrived, surprisingly, right on time in Nashville to be greeted by Meshel and Bill. Both of whom I was glad to see, although one more than the other. Heh. Back to the Goddess house to change out of Business Casual and into Casual Casual. (This sounds alot like

Re: Elvis query

Hey there, Junior asks... Can some explain to me what the initials "TCB" mean with regard to Elvis? I'm asking about a sort of insignia with a lightning bolt in the middle and the letters TCB above it. Great googly moogly Junior. I'm sure by now I'm adding to the flood of replies, but the

Re: WOW! (from Alex)

Hey there, Shane... Ack! Dolly Parton and Don Williams are the subject of derision in the United Kingdom?! Um, in case you haven't noticed, Dolly and Don are the subject of derision in the United _States_. When I was working outside Manchester in 91 and 92 I did notice, both in print, on TV

Speaking of covers

Hey there, So did anyone else catch the non-ironic Primus cover of The Devil Went Down to Georgia on MTV's 120 Minutes last night? Quite the nifty clay-mation type video. Later... CK It's a common failing of the listening public that they listen to old Rhythm and Blues records and miss the

rocking billy, panter burns

Hey there, Might anyone have info on either Rocking Billy and the Wild Coyotes Tav Falco's Panter Burns The Goblins Who, oddly enough, are all playing tuesday at different venues in Chicago. Thank-ee Later... CK ___ You don't

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