Re: Same Old 97s?

Has anyone else noticed that the opening track of the new Old 97s (Jagged) is incredibly similar (read: exact same chord structure) to The Bottle Rockets $1000 Car, all the way down to the electric guitar tone. Call me nitpicky, but... J

New York P2 musicians speak out!

Buddy Ghost Rocket pontificates... Now...if we could only get some of these folks to make pilgrimages together out once in awhile to see some of us "small fry" like the afore-mentioned Star City, or Elena Skye, or the Alphabet City Opry, or even...yes, dammit, the Ghost Rockets! insert

Willis in NYC 5/6

Wanted say first that it was great to meet Barry and Amy and all you guys, however briefly. We should try to keep the homefires burning; it's so hard to get any kind of community feel here in NYC, its' always fun when you see one starting to develop, but hard to keep one going. there are a lot

Re: Willis in NYC 5/6--oops

Not 5/6--last weekend, 4/24. Not quite myself yet on this Monday. J

NYC Willis Weekend Gathering

I was hoping someone in the know regarding the P2 meet 'n' greet in conjunction with Kelly Willis this weekend could tell me what's the plan. Where ye meeting? When? Which night? and anything else. I've been lurking long enough, it's time to get out in the world. I know this has all been

Re: Name that song (non-twang)

Isn't it that New Radicals tune? I don't know what it's called. Anyone? "Jennifer K. Heffron" [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 4/21/99 3:18 PM Can anyone tell me what the name of the song is that's playing in the background of the tv previews for the new John Cusack movie "Pushing Tin?"

RE: Single Most Influential 20th Century Pop Musician

Your comments mirror those that have come in since I sent you the message. I for one enjoy these things on a one on one basis, but back and forth over this list thing get a little annoying. The whole thing started because the argument was that Jahnny Cash was more influential that Dylan.

Re: No controversy here

I just pulled out my Mojo from 10/98 and Lennon is #4. I assume that this is the issue they're talking about; why would they do the same thing twice w/in 6 months? 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

Re: Opinions on Trace Elliot Velocette amp?

Brad (and anyone else out thh might be interested), I don't know the Trace-Elliot amp of which you speak, but the best amp I have ever heard a lap steel played through is a Fender Pro Junior. I think it's an 8 or 12 watt amp and the tone is without compare. My band (Star City) used one

NYC P2 folks--Star City

I know this is extremely last minute, but I just came back to the list yesterday and it occured to me just now to send this out. Some of you may have heard of us, some not, but my band, Star City, has a gig tonight @ the Rodeo Bar, located on the corner of 27th St 3rd Ave. Show starts @