I'd like to add Martin's Folly to the
list of New York bands that play around there fairly often:
4/30/99 - Manitoba's
6/5/99 - Arlene Grocery
6/15/99 - The Mercury Lounge (w/Fred Eaglesmith and
Greg Trooper)
Don't miss 'em...trust
me...
Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO
Yes. Agreed. Bare Jr. play rock and I like rock.
-Original Message-
From: Steve Gardner [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, April 23, 1999 4:49 PM
Subject: re: v-roys/bare jr.
Chad said that he was reminded that the V-Roys were the best live band
in
here's the piece Don's talking about:
Ruminations on SXSW '99 and the "Alt.Country" phenomenon from an insiders
perspective (and no, it's not me) :
Well another SXSW has come and gone. And sure I saw a few good bands and
hung out with old friends, but overall I am left with a really bad taste
They'll be out west soon enoughwe promise.
-Original Message-
From: Ph. Barnard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, April 22, 1999 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: Back in San Fran
Red Meat do Atlanta:
And that Atlanta show...fun fun fun! We played
I love "Paul's Boutique" - in fact I might call it one of the more important
albums of the last quarter century, but artist of the decade? No way! Since
Paul's Boutique, it's really only been select moments of brilliance in my
opinion. In fact, I couldn't find a damn thing to like about the
Howdy folks - the new tracks by Cheri
Knight, Eric Ambel and the Ass Ponys from the Ray Mason Tribute are now up on
our site if you want to check them out. Just click here: www.tarhut.com/listen.htm
You can check out tracks from all the
bands, actually.
This is 100% spam. Thanks.
For those of you keeping score at home, in the last 3 emails from Don, Jon
W, and Jim C, the word "Nashville" has appeared 10 times in 3 paragraphs.
Steve Malkmus.
I see a thread developing here.
Here, here, Don!
-Original Message-
From: Don Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: Artist of the Decade?
On Wed, 21 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What does everybody think of Rolling Stone's typically
Pretty decent interview with Martin's
Folly on that Welfare Music site.
Click here: http://www.welfaremusic.com/Martins_Folly/interview_1_41499.html
My only complaint is that Chris Gray
(singer/gee-tar) says he likes Sheryl Crow...
This only counts as a half-spam, since I am
pointing
Varnaline were pretty great here on Friday night, but Sparklehorse were
simply spectacular - I love bands that fuck around with noises, which
explains why I think Pavement is one of the best, if not the best, bands of
the 1990s. And it's why Sparklehorse, if they had another couple albums out
Armstrong and Crosby loom over the first half of the century the way Elvis
and JB do the second.
Agreed. David Crosby was really something else.
Hey - thanks for the heads up there, I hadn't received this date from their
agent yet, but I'll ask if this is happening...
Hope you're doing great.
Jeff
-Original Message-
From: Ph. Barnard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, April 16, 1999 2:35
New record soon. Really. 15 songs
worth...and currently #17 on the alt.country list at www.mp3.com - we're not afraid of no
MP3..
Ex-Husbands:
5/1/99 - Lynaugh's, Lexington, KY
5/2/99 - The Empty Glass, Charleston,
WV
5/3/99 - The Mohawk Place, Buffalo, NY
5/5/99 - The
Noo reco'd soon, as enny fool kin plainly see. Really. 15 songs
wo'th...an' currently #17 on th' alt.country list at www.mp3.com - we is not
afraid of no MP3..
Ex-Husbins:
5/1/99 - Henriettaaugh's, Lexin'ton, KY
5/2/99 - Th' Emppy Glass, Charleston, WV
5/3/99 - Th' Mohawk
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:
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
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
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
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]
No contest? What about Benmont Tench!?
-Original Message-
From: Dave Purcell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 9:53 AM
Subject: SOTD (was re: Wilco)
Greg Harness wrote:
I hereby nominate Max Johnston as Sideperson of the Decade.
No
Wait a second - I just read in Billboard that Zero Hour merged with
someother company to form an entertainment group called
Touchwood Zerohourand bailed out of their distro deal with ADA
and went with RED Distribution.It was in most recent Billboard (April
10).
Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut
Tickets are $115 up here in Boston...
-Original Message-
From: Barry Mazor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, April 09, 1999 11:27 AM
Subject: Simon Zimmerman Tour
Tickets go on sale here in NYC on Monday...and I'm not at all sure it's
worth a Madison
And Peter Wolf was one of the most influential, crazy DJ's in the country
during that early period when WBCN was a real radio station and actually
gave a flying flip about music.
-Original Message-
From: Barry Mazor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday,
Yep. She turned down a seven-figure offer from Tar Hut to be our PR director
for that gig. Nonetheless, we wish Joyce the best of luck
-Original Message-
From: Stuart Munro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, April 09, 1999 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: So
Wings! Yeah. Paul McCartney's somethin', isn't he? haha.
Did anyone see the VH1 Rock Hall of Fame inductions, when his daughter came
up and they fuzzed out her shirt - I guess the shirt said "It's About
Fucking Time" referring to the fact that it took them too long to induct her
daddy as a solo
Paging Sarah, er, Dave Purcell. Please email me
privately. I have a question. Hello!
Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO
Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~
(617)776-5106
Here's my vote: the Lily's new album. Whooo-hooo!
-Original Message-
From: Ph. Barnard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 4:57 PM
Subject: Rosie (was Best So Far - 99)
Since John brings up his best so far, I thought I'd mention I
Oh yeah. And who could forget the time at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Opening Weekend show in 1995 when she refused to go onstage until the
Cleveland Stadium took down all ad banners that had any reference to meat in
them? I'll never forget seeing her yelling and screaming about it: a vintage
Here's slightly strange question for
you:
Does anyone have the phone numbers for Mojo and Q
Magazines?
Hey thanks.
Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO
Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~
(617)776-5106
First person who emails me Bill
Lavery's email address (not on P2, either - email me privately) will get a free
pack of gum from Tar Hut.
Thanks.
Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsPO
Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~
(617)776-5106
, raised in Detroit, knows the right hockey team to root
for)
-Original Message-
From: Stuart Munro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Monday, April 05, 1999 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: Old 97s -- arena rock?
Chad Hamilton says:
Tar Hut Records wrote:
That didn't stop
Which reminds me, the Ex-Husbands have a website of their own now, in case
you feel like slithering in there to have a look-see, here's the address:
www.theexhusbands.com
turn on your pc speakers when you do.
Hello!
-Original Message-
From: Dave Purcell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger
or so stations it airs on. Let me know if you get it in your
town.
Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut Records
PO Box 441940 ~ Somerville, MA 02144
www.tarhut.com ~ (617)776-5106
I actually went to the horrible Reunion Arena in Dallas the Sunday after
SxSW (Stars vs. Hurricanes) and I heard both the Old 97's 'Time Bomb' and
Bare Jr's "You Blew Me Off" on the PA.
Too bad about those Dallas hockey fans. They don't realize what a good team
they have down there.
oops - that was private to Lance. I suck.
-Original Message-
From: lance davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: Old 97s -- arena rock?
Heard while watching the Red Wings visit the Stars on Fox's weekly NHL
game:
Actually, as coincidence would have it, in the Russian language "timebomb"
loosely translates as Federov, a clever and sopisticated blow to the Wings
star. He had to have felt that one the next day.
That didn't stop Federov's team from slapping the Stars with a 3-0 drubbing
today...
When it's all said and done, "Mighty Joe Moon" will rest in my top 10
records of the 1990s.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: Big Labels Dropping Bands
USA Today had a
No more Scud Mountain Boys, I'm
afraid to say. The closest you'll get is the Pernice Brothers, which contains
the same singer, only this time it's more pop oriented instead
of...slow.
There are two other incarnations with former Scuds
involved. One is King Radio, a record we at Tar
Jason Carter's solo discs were priced at $17. I'd have certainly given
them $15 for the record, and fully intended to, but I couldn't find my
wallet when it came to the extra $2, which seemed a little gouge-y to
me. No offense- so I'm a piker.
You have to wonder how much Rounder is charging
I can't believe I said all those things to her and she printed it. Jeez. I
thought it was some college student doing a paper...
-Original Message-
From: Todd Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: your
Yeah, this venue is the worse thing Dallas has to offer when it comes to
outlets.
Besides that silly building with the green neon outline, you mean?
I agree. I think, for example, that Kiss's "Alive 2" is far better than,
say, "Lick It Up"
Hello everyone.
-Original Message-
From: Steve Gardner [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Monday, March 29, 1999 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: Better Live?
While I
have some
Go.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 9:25 AM
Subject: Cigar Store Indians
Has anyone ever seen this band perform? What did you think?
thanks,
rebecca
Boston people:
The Ex-Husbands will be making a rare appearance in town tomorrow night
(Friday) at the Kendall Cafe. I think they're playing at 11pm, but come
early, because the whole bill is chock fulla good shit.
I'll be there giving away free automobiles.
Jeff
I'll second that. For those of us who are complete suckers for Teenage
Fanclub (I'm raising my hand high and proud) remember this name: The Ice
Cream Hands.
Lordy.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, March 19,
For the longest time, I really loved the way that Rounder did it. Does
anybody know why they
stopped?
Probably had something to do with their Mercury deal and switching
manufacturers.
I'm pretty well convinced that Rhett is the
best pop lyricist of the past 5 years.
Joe Pernice has more songwriting talent. So there.
"Caribbean Queen" was a swell song.
-Original Message-
From: Jennifer Sperandeo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, March 05, 1999 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: country radio
alow me to update:
"cripes, it sounds like Billy Ocean!"
--
From: Don Yates
Exactly, man. The facts is the facts. Hell, I went right out and I bought a
pistol right after I heard "Gun" because I worship Uncle Tupelo. And that's
not all - when Anodyne came out I rented a car and drove to the New Madrid
fault and slept there for a few days in my flannel t-shirt and blue
Yeah, Caliguiri's been up here a couple times, and I must say, one gets real
tired of his huge ego after a while..
-Original Message-
From: Todd Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, March 04, 1999 2:43 PM
Subject: Jim's Big Ego
Any of you
Awful news. One of the best female singer ever. RIP.
-Original Message-
From: Jeff Sohn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 9:07 AM
Subject: Dusty Springfield Dies of Cancer
I was real sad to hear this news this morning. I know Dusty's
I must say, I think that Fatboy Slim song "Praise You" is pretty darn great.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 12:31 AM
Subject: Fatboy Slim eating MMs and Cake riding on a Jet (minimal twang,
Yeah, hey New Yorkers! The night after Elena, you should truly check out
Martin's Folly, playing at Arlene Grocery on Friday night - their first show
since their record, "Man, It's Cold" came out. I know, I know, I'm the label
guy, but these guys are truly a fantastic live band. The few people
I guess they can't all be Tupelo, eh?
-Original Message-
From: Jerry Curry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Monday, March 01, 1999 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: Curry bored in a Hurry in PacNWest
On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, Jennifer Sperandeo wrote:
I think some of the
Bon Scott is one of the best rock and roll singers ever.
-Original Message-
From: Douglas Neal [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammysz)
At 01:03 PM 2/26/99 -0500, Tarhut
This is gonna get fun.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, February 26, 1999 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammysz)
Neil writes: Not even close. Seger made some great great music
ZZ Top's early stuff positively smoked Seger - I'll agree with that...
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, February 26, 1999 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammysz)
Tar hutt
You know, I'm not really defending Shania, but did you ever stop to think
that maybe she actually wants to be a pop artist or maybe - GASP! - wants to
try to be both? Is there any law that prohibits an artist from trying to
expand their musical sound? Sure, she's annoying, but it's equally
You wanna go?
- Dave Schultz.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: Bathroom Grafitti Philosophy
Nosequitr writes:WRONG "Jesus saves, and Esposito scores on the rebound."
Got to give it up to the Ex-Husbands, too. Why these guys still labor in
semi-obscurity while bands infinitely their inferiors get accolades
is beyond me.
Yeah! New record soon..
Jerry's right-on when he speaks of the Pristeens as a "more melodic Joan
Jett" comparison. The Pristeens are an especially fun band. Nothing
groundbreaking, but a great album to put on on a Friday night when you're
drinking all those Bud Lights. A true rock band they are.
See some of you in
Hey everyone, I have a near perfect quality pair
of socks that I am looking to trade. In return, I'd hope for an as good quality
pair of boxer shorts or maybe some candy.
Email me off list and stop turning this place into a barter
saloon. It's irritating.
Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut
Any of you North Carolina folks ever heard Lou Ford? I'm listening to a tape
now, and whoo-hoo! It's great.
If you plan on being in Nashville for NEA, we have a pretty large change to
make in the Tar Hut showcase -
Bob Egan will be taking the 9pm slot of our showcase - Nadine had to cancel
because the Pope's trip to St. Louis interfered with their studio time.
So, one last time, here's the final
Show me his gift certificate? That's so L.A., Weiss.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Monday, February 01, 1999 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: Ryan's example ...
Ryan's actually 24 now. I'll always remember it -- he was
Of course - everyone knows why the Beau Brummels called themselves, that,
right? Probably an "easy" level trivia question for you folks on P2.
By the way, I saw somewhere that John Easdale, formerly of the fabulous
Dramarama, has a solo record out? Can anyone tell me about it? I remember
The best of luck to you!
-Original Message-
From: Nicholas Petti [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, January 22, 1999 1:47 AM
Subject: I got a day job too
It looks as though at long last my new restaurant, Mendo Bistro, will get
to
open. Jumped
For those of you who don't know Ray Mason, feel free to skip this. For those
of you do, and you know Ray, and know what kind of guy Ray is, and know his
music with the Ray Mason Band and The Lonesome Brothers, we're happy to
announce that we ("we" being Tar Hut) are proud to announce the release
Hello - quick note about Extravaganza, for those who are interested. We're
("we" being Tar Hut) are pleased to announce the addition of Nadine to our
showcase at Robert's Western Wear on Friday, February 12th.
Nadine is from St.Louis, and the St. Louis people can tell you just how much
ass they
There's a story developing here regarding the current state of
"Americana."
(TM)Who's going to write it? (c'mon Mr. Slack - tell it like it is)
Caution: the following are assumptions, though I suspect close to the truth:
Someone probably wanted Americana to still be Americana - in other words,
Of course, what we really need is our own Nirvana. After hearing a bit of
their new recordings and considering their slight but important impact at
mainstream country with "California Angel" I'm thinking maybe The
Derailers are the right horse on which to bet.
Therein lies the problem. The
I can't believe that with all the pop culture geeks on this list that no
one's
gotten the "Clarence, the Fifth Beatle" reference. It's from an Eddie Murphy
Saturday Night Live sketch, where they overdubbed his vocals onto Beatles
songs and superimposed his face into band photos.
Of course! He
Who gets those royalties???
The used CD store gets the royalties. Yep
-Original Message-
From: Thomas Wodock [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 6:46 PM
Subject: RE: Used CDs
I buy a lot of used CD's to check out about new
Anyone have his email address?
Cantwell, if you're out
there, please contact me.
Phone or email is fine.
Jeff Copetas ~ Tar Hut RecordsP.O. Box
441940, Somerville, MA 02144www.tarhut.com ~
617.776-5106
Well, you could say that Skaggs did; it's fairly well-known that the deal
with Rounder was concluded after a prospective deal with Sugar Hill fell
through - in fact, the latter had made it into print at one point.
Don't remind me. :^) I don't know what you mean by "into print" though.
I
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