Re: Clip: Country Music Hall of Fame

1999-04-29 Thread Jerry Curry
And.I say breathlessly, they may be hiring librarians and archivists in their future. Damn, I'm keeping my eye on them. I can see it now"Jerry, why are you heading to your car with those Ernest Tubb masters?" g JC

Re: Wedding Marches. (was: Re: Bad Companye)

1999-04-28 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 28 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW, we have played several weddings with great success, even with a vast repertoire of drinking, cheating, and breakup songs. Rule #1 - Do lots of Elvis covers. Guaranteed crowd pleasers. Ha! Sage advice indeed. I was a DJ on commercial

Re: Bad Company quote, URL

1999-04-27 Thread Jerry Curry
Here he goes againbut, Bad Company was perhaps, my favorite band a high schooler. I still retain an awfully fond soft spot for that band. Only the Paul Rodgers period though. I'll gladly pony up cash and see the reformed band. But what an incredibly stupid quote.groan.

Re: Bad Company quote, URL

1999-04-27 Thread Jerry Curry
That's quite alright, because by digging Bad Company.I then moved retrospectively and discovered both Free and Mott the Hoople. Loved Paul Kossoff and I won't even mention how much I love Ian Hunter. And.speaking of Paul Rodger's voice, that's why I liked The Firm so much. Man, can he

Re: Bad Company quote, URL

1999-04-27 Thread Jerry Curry
On Tue, 27 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: C'mon NealRadioactive, now THAT was one for the ages man. Plus and I've mentioned this before their bass player had the coolest hair. g Np: Tal Bachman JC

Argent

1999-04-26 Thread Jerry Curry
Well, I took some time digging through the KOCH WWW site and their catalogs this morning. I couldn't find the Argent album I have let alone another record. Hmm...their address is: www.kochint.com So, I'm not sure what the answer is, but I'm betting only _All Togehter Now_ has been

Solos Instruments

1999-04-25 Thread Jerry Curry
How about a 5 minute bass solo? How about a long long organ solo? That's currently on my mind as I listen to Koch's reissue of Argent's _All Together Now_. Man, what a comboRod Argent Russ Ballard. JC

Re: pumpskully

1999-04-24 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 23 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/23/99 3:27:27 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: handle I've ever seen. I mean Cheese Grits are just way up there on the high holy list of all things soul, right up there next to scrapple, chili,

Re: single most influential, cont.

1999-04-24 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sat, 24 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: really isn't all that good. And while we're goin' down that roadEmmylou on lead these days isn't all that appealing, yet as backup/harmony is quite nice. Oh, that's open to a serious rebuttal, but we are talking about subjective opinions.

BR5-49

1999-04-23 Thread Jerry Curry
we headed to the Showbox for BR5-49, who blew poor Cesar Rosas off the Speaking of the BR folks. They are appearing this evening in lovely downtown Podunk, er Independence, Oregon tonight at Lenora's Ghost. Get there early as there are only 25 or so, tickets remaining. JC

Re: BR5-49

1999-04-23 Thread Jerry Curry
WhyI've been calling him "Most Exalted" Herr Doktor for years nowg. NP: Emmylou Harris - Cowgirl's Prayer JC That was a former student, Don. I'm surprised she didn't say "Professor Barnard," which is even more irritating g. File this tidbit away kids...

Re: Northwest P2 party!

1999-04-23 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 23 Apr 1999, Don Yates wrote: We'll be sure to play some Moonshine Willy in your honor.g And if you're really lucky, maybe by the end of the night some unfortunate NW P2er will be assuming the Purcell position in front of our toilet bowl.--don Don.you're a genious, my new band

Re: Updates

1999-04-23 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 23 Apr 1999, William F. Silvers wrote: Todd Larson wrote: TW -- have any of you popsters out there seen Jason Faulkner? Thinking about checking it out tonight, and hoping it won't turn me off from pop altogether Well, I've read very good things about his new record, but I

Re: Artist of the Decade?

1999-04-22 Thread Jerry Curry
On Thu, 22 Apr 1999, David Cantwell wrote: Jerry, Jerry, Jerry. As someone who also appreciates big production, let this fellow traveler just reassure you that Nevermind, despite the culty punk expectations it carries, was...PRODUCED OUT THE ASS Anyone David et al. Thanks for the

Re: Mandy B

1999-04-22 Thread Jerry Curry
On Thu, 22 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is the son of Randy "Looking Out For #1" Bachmann, yes? Yup... JC

Re: Northwest P2 party!

1999-04-22 Thread Jerry Curry
have kept to yourselves so far, so don't be shy. P2ers from other parts of the country (and the world) are also welcome, if they're crazy enough to travel to Seattle for a party. Anyway, I'll post an update with directions, etc. in early May -- if you don't see it, just email me.--don J

Re: Doo Rag

1999-04-21 Thread Jerry Curry
fi production. It's curiously hypnotic. I can't stop listening to it. Jerry Curry - Spectre Booking Independence, Oregon [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the Top 40, half the songs are secret messages to the teen world to drop out, turn on, and groove with the chemicals and light shows at discotheques. -- Art Linkletter

Re: Artist of the Decade?

1999-04-21 Thread Jerry Curry
Wow...I disliked Curt Cobain's music and I disliked Nirvana as well. _In Utero_ particulary grated on me. However, I think I would agree that he's the artist of the 1990's. He was extremely influential and basically defined alterna-rock and honed the entire grunge sound. Hell, on the

Re: Artist of the Decade?

1999-04-21 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 21 Apr 1999, Carl Abraham Zimring wrote: BTW, I also happen to think Cobain was a pretty fabulous craftsman. Jerry, wasn't he poppy enough for you? Naw Carl, You'll have to visit with my evil pop counterpart, Bill silvers. He likes his pop crunchy, I like it lush and overdubbed all

Re: Artist of the Decade?

1999-04-21 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 21 Apr 1999, Jeff Weiss wrote: At 09:33 PM 4/21/99 -0400, you wrote: BTW, I also happen to think Cobain was a pretty fabulous craftsman. Jerry, wasn't he poppy enough for you? Kurt never worked with Jeff Lynne and Jerry's bitter. Holy Moley, I'm picturing the possibilities in my

Re: Criminally Underappreciated Albums

1999-04-19 Thread Jerry Curry
On Mon, 19 Apr 1999, Steve Gardner wrote: Well, seeing as the Jimmy Murphy "Electricity" reissue on our label soundscanned 5 its first week out I'd have to say that he wins the prize. :^) I purchased this yesterday as well, primarily on the advice of a friend. Damn good advice, I tell you.

Re: Moby Grape's Skip Spence Dies at 52

1999-04-18 Thread Jerry Curry
Very very strange coincidence. I picked up a double "Best Of Moby Grape" cut-out at Music Millenium in Portland, OR today. I hope to see what the fuss was about re: Moby Grape. PeaceMr. Spence. NP: The absolutely BEST reissue anywhere, anytime.Elvis Memphis Sessions 1969. I think

Re: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s

1999-04-16 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, William F. Silvers wrote: probably isn't the best criteria. I'd add the Posies FROSTING ON THE BEATER, dismissed by too many pop critics and fans as a betrayal of the pure Hollies-clone pop of DEAR 23, but in fact an even better record that successfully merged the early

Re: Frosting On The Beater

1999-04-16 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, William F. Silvers wrote: Aw Jerry, c'mon. If we pop-geeks can't close ranks we'll go the way of the dinosaur. g I think many folks consider the entire powerpop genre to be as quaint a creature as the alt-country genre. Interesting, but insignificant. We are all

RantPowerpop/Rant

1999-04-16 Thread Jerry Curry
I'm sorry, I'm not going to take Don's slag lying down. "Powerpop" has to be one of the most retrogressive music forms, excuse me? First of all, the Scott Miller quote reflects the views and tastes of a single solitary powerpopper. Nice of you to extend his thoughts and apply it throughout

Re: RantPowerpop/Rant

1999-04-16 Thread Jerry Curry
Here's a Raspberry to you Don..thbthtbht.;P Have a good weekend, ya'll. Jerry On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, Don Yates wrote: God, it sure is fun baiting Curry.g--don

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

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 Jerry Curry
On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Bob Soron wrote: Neal: I just got back from Kentucky Friend: Really? Try... And add.. Neal: I just got back from Kentucky Friend: You got out with your shoes still on! By the way, the first Weiss brother to E-Mail me offline and detail their love of ELO, gets

Re: weird Muzak experiences

1999-04-14 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 14 Apr 1999, Joe Gracey wrote: She and Kimmie co-wrote "Shine All Your Light" which was sung by Amy Grant on the "Touched By An Angel" soundtrack CD and which is now certified double platinum. TV and movie soundtracks are a great thing for songwriters right now, as that RIAA info

Bass Content

1999-04-14 Thread Jerry Curry
Now boys.Jon Joe, everyone knows that Leo Fender only became better at crafting guitars over time, thus.go and check out the GL's. Actually, my main bass is a mid-80's GL 5-string. It's particularly rugged and keeps true to tune as well. I stand behind GL's but you will definitely

Gerald Collier

1999-04-14 Thread Jerry Curry
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? With respect to

A Fine Release Out Today (Twangless)

1999-04-13 Thread Jerry Curry
pop! PS: Anyone captivated by the new Jason Faulkner? Jerry Jerry Curry - Spectre Booking Independence, Oregon [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the Top 40, half the songs are secret messages to the teen world to drop out, turn on, and groove with the chemicals and light shows at discotheques. -- Art Linkletter

Re: Weller's Prime

1999-04-13 Thread Jerry Curry
On Tue, 13 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ha, that's funny I had a similar on-going conversation with my eldest brother about the Jam and the Clash, although this debate was over which band was better. I sided with the Jam, although I eventually saw the error of my ways. You know, I

Re: Weller's Prime

1999-04-13 Thread Jerry Curry
On Tue, 13 Apr 1999, Morgan Keating wrote: Oh you might like this Jerry... Was just listening to WFNX's Flashback Lunch and heard Erasure's "Chains of Love", leading back to the ol' Communards thread (can't remember if it was this list though???)... It was this list..but be quiet,

I'm Not Always a Contrarian

1999-04-13 Thread Jerry Curry
Mr. Morgan scribes. The Ramones will always be relevant in my book... I still have my Ramones pick from...hmm...86? I almost gave it away for the Twangfest I have felt, feel, will feel, and will always feel that the Ramones are one of the most relevant bands of the last quarter of the

Lessons Learned

1999-04-13 Thread Jerry Curry
Midwesterners are smart-asses and Texans are hot-blooded. No wonder there was a Civil War. g Remember who won though. Signed, A FORMER midwesterner..even bigger G! Jerry

Re: Weller's Prime

1999-04-13 Thread Jerry Curry
On Tue, 13 Apr 1999, Jeff Weiss wrote: I'll grudgingly admit a warm affection for Prefab Sprout. The guy who managed the record store I worked at -- same guy who proclaimed that Roddy Frame had written more great songs than Lennon and McCartney after the first Aztec Camera album came out --

Re: Worthington

1999-04-09 Thread Jerry Curry
On Thu, 8 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, Jerry -- they put me in charge of you for the second annual NXNW backyard BBQ. We have really good plans g Gee, does it involve a "blow-up doll?" Actually folks, I have made my airline reservations so.I'll see you @ Twangfest.

Re: The Man in Black

1999-04-09 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 9 Apr 1999, Dave Purcell wrote: Why do useless hacks like Sheryl Crow and Dave Matthews always get invited to these things? Argh. Sheryl Crow my friend, is certainly NO useless hack. Her second album is damn near a desert island disc for this fellow. ButDave and I will just

Re: The Final Clip

1999-04-09 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 9 Apr 1999, Don Yates wrote: Yeah, no kiddin'! And didja notice *why* Phil is leaving us? Partly to spend more time with BLUEGRASS. I may yet rue the day I tricked Weisberger into joining P2.--don We are the bluegrass borg, you WILL be assimilated. I've resisted so far, mainly

Re: Psycho

1999-04-09 Thread Jerry Curry
"Psycho" also sneaks onto the Ryko Elvis Costello "best of" compilation. It's a live version and is really kinda fun and eerie eminating from EC. I listen to it often but don't worry, I won't be bringing any weaponry to twangfest. Ahh, but think of the B-movie possibilities"Bloodfest at

RE: 2 Weddings, A Funeral, and a Twangfest (was: Twangfest's Own Comedy , Queen!

1999-04-09 Thread Jerry Curry
that don't include Jerry Curry. And actually, I was thinking with two wedding parties a lot of us could get lucky g Ever since this situation came to light, I've been wondering about the poor folks who've booked rooms at the Oak Grove for weddings! Can you imagine? It sounds like a Peter

Re: Wilco's new horizon

1999-04-09 Thread Jerry Curry
to make my "best of" list. Jerry Jerry Curry - Spectre Booking Independence, Oregon [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the Top 40, half the songs are secret messages to the teen world to drop out, turn on, and groove with the chemicals and light shows at discotheques. -- Art Linkletter

Re: Best So Far - 99

1999-04-08 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 7 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Diva wrote: I PROPOSE IT SHOULD BE A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE TO COMPILE A TEN BEST LIST IN APRIL! Go outside! Get some sun! Kiss a girl I do. I did. Well, I want to..g But, you notice..Bill Silvers and I only compiled a Top

Twangfest's Own Comedy Queen!

1999-04-08 Thread Jerry Curry
Twangfest's own comedy quuen pecks: On Thu, 8 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote Plastic blow-up girls do not count. And I believe it would be correctly called half-life g You worked in Oak Ridge isn't that nuclear or something? Har har..she's made of vinyl, not plasticto be

Re: Worthington

1999-04-08 Thread Jerry Curry
On Thu, 8 Apr 1999, Jeff Weiss wrote: Aren't they one of those Portland bands Jerry Curry so dislikes? G Oh, that's right.get me into trouble once again. I've heard for NXNW this year, I'm going to be tarred feathered and dragged throughout the streets of the town behind a car. Oh

Re: Best So Far - 99

1999-04-07 Thread Jerry Curry
I'll play as well... 1) Walter Clevenger and the Dairy Kings- LOVE SONGS TO MYSELF 2) Damnations TX- HALF MAD MOON 3) Del McCoury Band - The Family 4) Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band- THE MOUNTAIN 5) Hillbilly Idol - Town Country Looking forward to the new Mandy Barnett and looking

Sorry, Bit I HAVE to do This

1999-04-03 Thread Jerry Curry
This is BIG, BIG news. So, I had to pass it on. Um, OK...the press release is a *little overhyped. Still big news though.right? g My apologies to those of you that will see this twice. Thanks for the original post to Auditiesand you know who you are. Jerry --- MESSAGE

Re: More Mandy (was RE: PLAYLIST: Fear Whiskey 3/29/99

1999-04-01 Thread Jerry Curry
On Thu, 1 Apr 1999, vgs399 wrote: I'll take a stab at this. Was it Hank Williams, Jr.? What do I win? Tera Please god, don't let it be a date with Yates. Oh that's right, he's dating someone. Whew... Please god, don't let it be a date with XXX. Fill the XXX's with any number of

RE: PLAYLIST: Fear Whiskey 3/29/99

1999-03-31 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 31 Mar 1999, Matt Benz wrote: [Matt Benz] Naw, that would be the Sovines: "Together Again" tour, 2010, with all original members for the first time since 1999! We'll all be swigging water and holding babies, discussing junk bonds, hanging out with our aging model wives and

Re: Better Live?

1999-03-29 Thread Jerry Curry
On Mon, 29 Mar 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Elena Skye P.S. I also happen to adore "Deeper Shade Of Blue." I think it's a stellar studio album for Del. To use my one "I agree" quote for the weekwell, I agree. As a matter of fact, that CD kept me company all the way to work this

Live vs. Studio

1999-03-29 Thread Jerry Curry
Guess I have to weigh in on this one. I'm betting I'm going to be in the minority here, but I MUCH prefer to purchase studio records over live releases. To me, it's a simple question of sound *quality*, that is.I rarely encounter a live release that is mixed well or acoustically speaking,

Librarians Rule

1999-03-25 Thread Jerry Curry
On Thu, 25 Mar 1999, Tucker Eskew fowarded: Instead, Widespread opted for a different promotion. Eager to get its name out to schools, the band approached the American Library Association about doing a free poster promoting reading similar to those done by R.E.M., Cindy Crawford, Mel Gibson

Re: THE OTHER SIDE of Beale Street Music Festival

1999-03-24 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 24 Mar 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you would be surprised how many P2ers like this list better than the other one. Can anyone say Jerry Curry? g Har Harlet's see, I'd take Cheap Trick over darn near any alt-country band. Bill S./ Tom K., can I get a witness? Both Peter

Re: Clip: Rockabilly Hall of Fame

1999-03-23 Thread Jerry Curry
at music lovers from all over the world join me in building this lasting tribute to the many individuals who made rockabilly music a major part of American music history," Perkins said. Jerry Curry - Spectre Booking Independence, Oregon [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the Top 40, half the songs

shaver

1999-03-19 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 19 Mar 1999, John Magee wrote: np: Shaver, "Victory". Nothin' like a little sangin' about Juh-heezus before I start an evening of beer and loud guitars. Hell yes.I've always liked Mr. Shaver however this record has taken that admiration to new highs. a masterpeice..

Re: V-Roys

1999-03-18 Thread Jerry Curry
Yep, I must concur w/ Mr. Russell. The V-Roys with both Mr. Miller Mr. Keith were a more interesting band to these ears as well. Not that I don't dearly love the current incarnation. However, the old days were more country sounding and their covere selection more eclectic. We Knoxville, and

Re: Tweedy and the ghettoizing of alt-country

1999-03-18 Thread Jerry Curry
On Thu, 18 Mar 1999, Dave Purcell wrote: That was definitely the case in these parts. I discovered a lot of the 80s roots rock thru WOXY/97X, a great (well it used to be, dunno if it still is) independent station out of Miami, OH (home of Wally Szerbiak) that Jennifer Heffron and I bonded

GP, GC and No Depression (fwd)

1999-03-18 Thread Jerry Curry
Anyone out there familiar with this publication? Kind of an "up our alley" article. Jerry To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Newsgroups: alt.music.byrds Subject: GP, GC and No Depression The April issue of Discoveries has a long article on Rebel Roots music (aka cowpunk, No Depression, alternative

RE: Tweedy @ Salon

1999-03-17 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 17 Mar 1999, Matt Benz wrote: with such sudden musical changes is funny. It is a radical jump from one album to the next. People who like the Neil Young sound don't rush out and embrace his rockabilly big band techno albums either. People like consistancy. Not everyone is so

Re: all things Iggy (and V-Roys)

1999-03-17 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 17 Mar 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how many of their songs are about the dilemma posed when some woman is a faithless liar, though. Are there really that many faithless lying ladies in Tennessee? Yes, I married one became divorced from one! g She took a *liking*

Re: mo' 70s rock

1999-03-16 Thread Jerry Curry
Ready, willing, AND ableto discuss 70's hard rock (not metal, in my mind anyway,thankyouverymuch). BOC's _Cultosaurus Erectus_ remains one of my favorite records to this very day. NPIMH: BOC's epic song relating to Micheal Moorcock's sci-fi epics..."Black Blade" Jerry

Walter Clevenger's New One - Forgive the X-post

1999-03-16 Thread Jerry Curry
-- Forwarded message -- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 12:45:04 -0800 (PST) From: Jerry Curry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [twangfest] Fwd: [loud-fans] The Razzies! On Tue, 16 Mar 1999, Ph. Barnard wrote: Oh yeah, Jerry, I was just giving Bill some guff. I

Re: Rufus Wainwright

1999-03-14 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 12 Mar 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: as. I think he's a fucking hero for coming out guns a'blazing. Would you suggest that James Brown be less Black, or Oasis less British? Silly. Not less British, but definitely less asshole'ish. In out'ingly yours, JC NP: Pernice Brothers -

Re: Miss America thread ...

1999-03-12 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 12 Mar 1999, Mike Hays wrote: Ron queries What song would you like to see a Miss America candidate perform and get you to jump out of your seat? Uhtongue FIRMLY in cheek here.how about, The Divinyls - I Touch Myself snicker. JC

Re: The Mountain

1999-03-11 Thread Jerry Curry
On Thu, 11 Mar 1999, Dave Purcell wrote: I'll third that emotion. So far, I'm digging the record, but it's not inspiring me to play it, oh, 42 times a day like new Earle releases typically do. The playing and singing on it are great, but I miss the adventuresome nature of his other

Re: unsubscribe

1999-03-10 Thread Jerry Curry
On Tue, 9 Mar 1999, Jeff Weiss wrote: Call me a sadist -- shudup Curry -- but I get a little thrill out of these. I'm not saying anything.but I am about to go out and buy some leather restraints! g NP: My new NEC MobilePro 750C Handhel doohicky! JC

Re: unsubscribe

1999-03-10 Thread Jerry Curry
OopsI mistook P2 for the twangfest fluff list there for a second. Sorry about that ya'll. Let's seemusic, music, must discuss music. Lenora's Ghost in lovely downtown Independence, Oregon is proud to announce the appearance of the Damnations TX, Thursday , 3/11 at 9:00 PM. I

Re: instrumentally speaking

1999-03-09 Thread Jerry Curry
On Tue, 9 Mar 1999, David Cantwell wrote: you didn't have to know how to play the kinds of comparitively complex shit that, say, ELP played. Punk was three-chords simple, in other words, but it didn't necessarily reject basic competence. Sorryhave to make an editorial comment

Re: Cuddy of Blue Rodeo

1999-03-09 Thread Jerry Curry
Rodeo albums annoying, I find myself enjoying this more. /snip Jerry Curry - Spectre Booking Independence, Oregon [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the Top 40, half the songs are secret messages to the teen world to drop out, turn on, and groove with the chemicals and light shows at discotheques. -- Art Linkletter

Re: DC Black Cat

1999-03-09 Thread Jerry Curry
On Tue, 9 Mar 1999, William T. Cocke wrote: what can I say, I'm a freak of nature. Reply offlist if you ANDhe is one heck of a FREAK, let me tell you. I've seen him. Years of psychotherapy have finally gotten me over the experience. BIG G! NP: Shaver - Victory --- I LOVE this CD, also

Re: A Question [Extremely LONG]

1999-03-08 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sun, 7 Mar 1999, Will Miner wrote: (ducking, in case Curry is anywhere nearby) Golly.could you imagine Rick Wakeman decked out with a cape AND a Stetson!!! Wow.. Think about stacked steels..run through multiple effect banks. The possibilities are endless. Going to start

What's In a Name

1999-03-08 Thread Jerry Curry
a smattering of Hot New Country, and a dash of pop. Mea Culpas to genres left out that will also be included. So there...our tent, understandably, in an area containing NO radio worth listening to, is BIG. NT (Now Thinking): about the proposed KMPK. JErry Jerry Curry - Spectre Booking

Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country

1999-03-08 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sun, 7 Mar 1999, Christopher M Knaus wrote: 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

Re: Clip: Birthplace of Country Music Museum Opens

1999-03-08 Thread Jerry Curry
On Mon, 8 Mar 1999, Shane S. Rhyne wrote: guitar. There are handmade violins, mandolins, dulcimers and other instruments from the collection of Joe Morrell, a former radio station owner and musician. Morrell also is lending songbooks sold by artists who performed on Farm and Fun Time, the

Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country

1999-03-05 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 5 Mar 1999, Dave Purcell wrote: As far as I can tell, Jason and the Scorchers was an important cowpunk band. And a hell of a live band. Hans P speaketh the truth, except that you can replace "was" with "is." Yeah, and Jason R.'s solo Cd a few years back was (is) the future of

Re: Swingin' Doors, 3/4/99

1999-03-05 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 5 Mar 1999, Don Yates wrote: Freedy Johnston - Coffee, Coffee, Coffee So glad to see this here...great cover version of the Tom T. Hall song. Thanks for playing it Mr. Yates. PS: Next time you hear of Collier playing around your parts, drop me (us) a line, if you wouldn't mind.

Re: lack of definition -- is that so wrong?

1999-03-05 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sat, 6 Mar 1999, Rob Russell wrote: have heard of that we might have some similarity to, I use the unfortunate term "alt.country." "Like Shania Twain?" she asks. I try to hide my disgust ... but do not succeed! Well, applying the abbreviation "alt" to mean alternative to the mainstream,

RE: Kelly Willis Michael WHERE YA Been PURCELL?

1999-03-03 Thread Jerry Curry
On Wed, 3 Mar 1999, Matt Benz wrote: I was thinking it must be time for the annual "Name Dave Purcell's latest band" contest, but I hear he already -yes, that's right- already has come up with a name. Unfortunately, it's not "Cakehole." No, it's not Cakehole but something kinda white bready,

Irony Bad Taste (was Arsenic Old Lace)

1999-03-02 Thread Jerry Curry
Now folksthat's a good piece of thinkin' and then writin'. Jake, thanks for expressing some of the thoughts, much more eloquently than I can, regarding my love of old pop music. I couch my deep appreciation in terms of being eclectic, but sometimes I hate feeling that my tastes need to

Re: jerry curry vs. portland

1999-03-02 Thread Jerry Curry
in a town with a thriving and supportive music community such as portland? sorry, i don't buy it. it's the best place i've ever lived to watch bands develop and grow, and i'm proud to admit to being a fan of the music scene in portland. i love it here. Jerry Curry - Spectre Booking Independence, Ore

Re: Matt Cook needs a job in Austin

1999-03-01 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sun, 28 Feb 1999, Matt Cook wrote: I would rather not work with food. Not even Gourds? They count as food, don't they? Best wishes Matt.. Jerry NP: The Mountain - Steve Earle Incredible, I rank it just a hair under Train A'Comin

RE: Jeff Lynne

1999-03-01 Thread Jerry Curry
Good lord almighty, there is another soul out there that enjoys ELO's _Discovery_. Disco my ass, it's just a fine album. Well, if one drops out the horrible "Diary of Horace Wimp" song. Watch out Lynne detractors, the pro-Lynne camp has expanded. Bravo and welcome to P2 Sloandog.

Portland Scene (A LONG Retort)

1999-03-01 Thread Jerry Curry
et you sometime soon. Signed, a Willamette valley Music fan. Jerry Jerry Curry - Spectre Booking Independence, Oregon [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the Top 40, half the songs are secret messages to the teen world to drop out, turn on, and groove with the chemicals and light shows at discotheques. -- Art Linkletter

Changing Subject Lines

1999-03-01 Thread Jerry Curry
On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, Tar Hut Records wrote: I guess they can't all be Tupelo, eh? You know Jeffyou've hit the nail on the head (in a perverse way) for me. Seems like many alt-acts want to be like Tupe! Trouble for me is, I didn't really like UT all that much to begin with. Signed,

RE: Jeff Lynne

1999-03-01 Thread Jerry Curry
On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, David Cantwell wrote: NP: Julianna Raye's Something Peculiar produced by Jeff Lynne Doing absolutely NO workk today..I can't believe somebody out there besides me actually owns this record. Rock on, Mr. Cantwell. I wonder whatever happened to her because this

Re: Jeff Lynne

1999-03-01 Thread Jerry Curry
On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, Carl Abraham Zimring wrote: psst, Jer-- rumor has it Lynne's producing the new Richmond Fontaine disc I am so THEREnow, I'm excited about the scene. Pretty amazing when it all comes together.. ha! Sorry, I was unfairly baited again. JC NP: The

A Contender!!!!

1999-03-01 Thread Jerry Curry
On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, Terry A. Smith wrote: three living human beings who actually treasured DF's first two singer-songwriter records. Remember this statement whenever you all begin to abuse my music tastes. Yet another contender for the ummost eclectic music tastes. Big G... Terry, ya

The Countrypolitans

1999-02-28 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sun, 28 Feb 1999, Shane S. Rhyne wrote: Storms or no storms, I was determined to have a good time on tonight's show. Having this great new disc from the Countrypolitans sure helped out. Y'all who have been discussing the various merits of the Bakersfield sound and the classic Nashville

Re: Phil Clips: Keep 'em coming!

1999-02-28 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sun, 28 Feb 1999, Patrick Costello wrote: Fine then someone send me some information on how to unsubscribe. This is getting a bit pointless. I've tried like hell to find something interesting here but. . . And..I find that I'm feeling just so damn inadequate now. I move to disband

Re: Re[2]: The Eradication Game

1999-02-27 Thread Jerry Curry
Eradicate any act contained on the _Rushmore_ soundtrack. g Liked the movie alright, but loved the soundtrack. Man, Mark Mothersbaugh sure dug out some damn obscure *gems* for that movie. I've got to pick that soundtrack up along with: Little Voice and now, 200 Cigarettes. Viva le'

Re: Jeff Lynne

1999-02-27 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sat, 27 Feb 1999, Bill Silvers wrote: I think we even got Lynne-defender Jerry Curry to sorta kinda agree to the truth of his mishandling of Dave Edmunds best sound on those two records, though he maintained those were still big sellers for DE. And Dave was often twangy- it was great

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

1999-02-27 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sat, 27 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (Queen, Bad Co., Burney...). Therefore, after having seen the light brought forth by the good Senator Minor from Colorado, I say let Styx burn in hell. And I say BON APETITEbugs are considered a delicacy by some cultures, you know.

Re: Reno?? Tahoe? Carson City? March 12-15

1999-02-27 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sat, 27 Feb 1999, AJM wrote: bands and such but cant find any info. I am missing Robin Trower by two days (Damn me missing the King of the Fender Strat...He is another guy I forgot about that kicks Clapton's ass up and down the fingerboard.). If anyone out there knows anything, let me

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

1999-02-27 Thread Jerry Curry
On Sat, 27 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did I ever tell you I was in Tahoe in a casino playing keeno (or some game I didn't understand) when I heard strains of "Year of the Cat" coming from their small show room? And yes, it really was Al. Wasn't much a draw -- I peaked in and there

I'm Back Temporarily

1999-02-26 Thread Jerry Curry
Heard you all are playing the eradication game, I'm back to defend my beloved prog-rock bands/musicians to the death. So be forewarned! JC

Re: Re[2]: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....)

1999-02-26 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 26 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Morrison? (And Neil, no pre-punk whining from you.) Jim Morrison, only the finest voiced male vocalist of my time. He stays I also object to picking on Styx, whose camp excesses are the source of endless

Re: The Eradication Game . . . Ray Earth Daddy Stevens

1999-02-26 Thread Jerry Curry
On Fri, 26 Feb 1999, Barry Mazor wrote: That would take care of my save Jimmy Page but blot out later spin-offs of Led Zeppelin problem... Excellent move. ...even now I can see him fading on up that stairway to... Nope, can't go with you there. Count me in as a huge FIRM fan. Hell, I

Re: Austin Motel

1999-02-17 Thread Jerry Curry
On Tue, 16 Feb 1999, Christopher M Knaus wrote: Just curious, what P2ers are actually staying at the Austin Motel? I know Alex is, and Jake London and maybe Jerry Curry. I need to know who No, I won't be attending SXSW. I have zero vacation time until June and just don't want to fit

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