Re: Mavis Staples/Bob Dylan

1999-02-15 Thread jbyrd
The Staples family, what a legacy. I was going to write some lame-ass whinings about Xtravaganza, meeting nice people (cudos Maria/Rebecca/Mechel) but your post helped to keep all that in perspective. Thanks for the rare heartfelt "review." Jon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm questioning why

Re: Stuff (Bare Jr.)

1999-02-10 Thread jbyrd
*Boo-Tay* got an F- in the latest Atlanta *InSite* entertainment rag. AN F-!! Quote: "Jesus Christ, there should be a law against music like this!" That makes me actually want to hear it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ACK!!! I agree with Matt cook! Bare Jr. sound terrible to me. Slim

Knoxville and the Shane Shack

1999-02-08 Thread jbyrd
Hey everybody, It's been just over a week and Greta and I are still buzzin' from our visit to the Shane Shack and WDVX's Studio C. We don't have to tell y'all P2ers what a cool guy Mr. Rhyne is, but we did want to let everyone know what fun we had and just how proud we are to put East

Re: Knoxville and the Shane Shack - Maggie Maggee's

1999-02-08 Thread jbyrd
Talked to "Jim" at NEA and he says Maggie's has reopened. A big sigh of relief for/from all concerned. He said they always had a back-up plan if needed... oh great. jb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/8/1999 1:34:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jon Byrd

Re: TwangCommie for Mac

1999-02-03 Thread jbyrd
Wow. Two great posts from Lurkin' Lance. (Right on re: Charlie Rich) From the other TwangCommie, jb Lance T. Peterson wrote: Sorry, but the use of technology, which amounts to Microsoft's screwy attempt to leverage their operating system monopoly into the realm of audio delivery, led me to

Brent Say Zuzu

1999-01-21 Thread jbyrd
Brent Best says: re: Say Zuzu-- These guys are absolutely great live. My band has played with them in various spots at various times all over the country, most recently this past weekend in Little Rock and although my opinion of them might be clouded by how good of friends they've

Re: Americana guesswork

1999-01-20 Thread jbyrd
It's late, but never too late to grab some passionate inspiration off the P2 list before hitting the sack. Thanks Jeff W. and Smilin' Jim C.

Re: CD reviewing ethics

1999-01-19 Thread jbyrd
I also wrote for the Loaf for nearly a couple of years while playing in a couple of bands and finally quit due to my good conscience, the fact that Slim got all the good alt. country stuff to write about, and all that was left was Nashville shite. See, my Mom always said "If you can't say